Ning Fengzhi's Visit

"Is something wrong today? Why are you up so early?" Zhu Zhuqing was still lying in bed, looked at Lu Yuan, who was already dressed, and asked with a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"I reckon someone is arriving today, and I need to get up to greet them, so I can't get up too late." Looking at Zhu Zhuqing, Lu Yuan smiled slightly and said.

"There's someone, who is it?" Zhu Zhuqing asked.

"Who else could it be but that old fox Ning Fengzhi? After we finished making the Soul Tool last time, we sealed it in the warehouse because the competition was coming up. We haven't sent it to him yet. He must be getting anxious a long time ago."

"Furthermore, according to what Senior Dugu said, Xue Ye wants to win me over. If nothing unexpected happens, that old fox Ning Fengzhi will be the first to persuade me and do his best to pull me onto the sinking ship of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family. After all, he still supports the Heaven Dou Empire."

Lu Yuan said softly.

"So what do you want to do?" Zhu Zhuqing asked with some curiosity.

"Of course, we should go with the flow. We can take this opportunity to intervene in the upper echelons of the Heaven Dou Empire, work with Xue'er from the inside and outside, and swallow the entire Heaven Dou Empire into our own hands," Lu Yuan said calmly.

"I see." After listening to Lu Yuan's words, Zhu Zhuqing pondered for a while and said, "Although that's how it is, you can't agree too readily. Otherwise, if it goes too smoothly, it might arouse suspicion."

"Of course!" Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan smiled slightly and said, "If they want to win me over, then they naturally have to pay a price. How could I possibly agree without offering some benefits? Don't worry about these things, I've already made plans."

"It's good that you have a plan." Zhu Zhuqing nodded gently, recalling Lu Yuan's meticulous planning all along.

Suddenly, a strange smile appeared on her lips. "Xue Ye really is courting death, actually opening the door for you, this vicious wolf. I find it rather amusing when I think about his attempt to win over the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall."

"Heh, who told me to keep my identity a secret? From Xue Ye's perspective, he didn't make a mistake in trying to win me over; on the contrary, he was quite wise. The Dragon King Hall is indeed very strong now, even stronger than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It's perfectly normal for him to try to win me over."

"However, this seemingly correct decision is based on the premise that I am only the Hall Master of the Dragon King Hall, but in reality I am also the Holy Son of the Spirit Hall. Therefore, his decision has further pushed the Heaven Dou Empire into the Abyss. From a third-party perspective, it has to be said that his operation is indeed a bit cunning."

As he spoke, Lu Yuan couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"Alright, I'll go out first. You can get some more sleep." Looking at Zhu Zhuqing, Lu Yuan's eyes showed a hint of concern.

"No, I'll get up too. I'll go with you later. Didn't you say you wanted me to learn more about these things by your side?" Zhu Zhuqing said with a smile.

"Hmm, okay then!" After hearing this, Lu Yuan considered it for a while and then nodded.

The sun hung high in the sky, its brilliant golden light bathing the earth.

In the reception room of the Dragon King Hall, Lu Yuan and Ning Fengzhi sat facing each other.

"Xiao Yuan, it's been a long time since we last met, hasn't it?" Ning Fengzhi said gently, looking at Lu Yuan across from him.

"It hasn't been long, just over a year," Lu Yuan said calmly.

"More than a year is a long time." Ning Fengzhi sighed softly, taking a sip of tea.

"Xiao Yuan, where have you been all year? I've come here several times, but you're never here." Ning Fengzhi asked softly, looking at Lu Yuan.

"Something happened this past year, and I was unable to get away or make Soul Tool, which caused some inconvenience to Uncle Ning," Lu Yuan said softly.

Hearing Lu Yuan's words, Ning Fengzhi's heart stirred. He knew that Lu Yuan did not want to talk about his specific whereabouts over the past year. However, he was also a smart man. Since Lu Yuan did not want to talk about it, he would not ask.

Changing the subject, Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly and said, "It's alright for me. It's fine if I get the Soul Tool later. It's just that I feel sorry for Rongrong. She has been missing you so much this past year. She has lost a lot of weight, and it breaks my heart to see her like this."

"It wasn't until you came back that this girl got much better and became more energetic. Xiao Yuan, you've really captivated my Rongrong."

Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Lu Yuan's body trembled slightly, and his gaze involuntarily drifted to Ning Rongrong, who had been standing quietly beside Ning Fengzhi.

At this moment, her cheeks were flushed, and her hands were tightly gripping the hem of her skirt. She looked shy, but her gaze was still boldly fixed on Lu Yuan, her eyes burning with intense affection.

"Ahem!" When Lu Yuan met Ning Rongrong's gaze, he immediately lost his composure. He coughed slightly and decisively changed the subject.

"Uncle Ning, is there something important you need from me this time? If it's about Soul Tool, I've already made a batch and they're in the warehouse. You can take them with you when the time comes."

Seeing that Lu Yuan had changed the subject again, Ning Rongrong gently bit her red lips, her eyes filled with a hint of disappointment. Why was it so difficult for her to be with Lu Yuan?

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Ning Rongrong, then at Lu Yuan who had changed the subject, and couldn't help but sigh inwardly. It seemed that it would take Rongrong some more time to win over this guy.

With these thoughts racing through his mind, Ning Fengzhi smiled again and said, "I really do have some important business to discuss with you today. The Soul Tool is just one of them; the other is to help someone deliver a message."

"What news?" Lu Yuan raised an eyebrow and asked, pretending to know nothing.

"Hehe, this should be good news for you. His Majesty has long admired your name and would like to invite you to meet again next Sunday so that you can get to know each other," Ning Fengzhi a slight smile.

"Get to know me? I'm afraid you're just trying to win me over." Upon hearing this, Lu Yuan tapped his fingers lightly on the table and said with a half-smile.

"Hehe, Your Majesty does indeed mean that," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile, without any intention of refuting, because he knew that Lu Yuan was also a smart man who had long seen through everything. Since that was the case, it was better to admit it openly.

Moreover, this matter concerns Xue Ye, and has little to do with Ning Fengzhi. He can admit it without any harm.

"I knew this old man had ulterior motives. Otherwise, given his opportunistic nature, why would he have taken the initiative to invite me to meet?" Lu Yuan said with a faint smile.

I'll post two chapters now, and another one around 5 PM. That's five chapters today!