Old Fox Ning Fengzhi!

Ning Fengzhi, the Cunning Old Fox!

Before the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

Having gotten the news from Yu Xiao Gang, the Twin Stars of Clear Sky rushed here without stopping for even a moment.

"Brother Hao, if it's true, don't act rashly!"

Tang Xiao looked at the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and cautioned Tang Hao.

His younger brother was impulsive in everything he did, always reaching for his hammer at the slightest provocation...

"Big Brother!"

"If it's true, then what the hell is there to talk about!"

"They've stolen from our Clear Sky Sect—how am I supposed to stay calm?"

"And it was Uncle's possession!"

Tang Hao spoke coldly. Clear Sky Sect's belongings were not so easily taken. Some things came with a price once they were taken!

He did not care about any of that. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Heh...

If one hammer blow could not make them submit, then two. If two could not, then he would call his father!

How could the Clear Sky Sect endure such humiliation!

"Enough. Just listen to my command later!"

Tang Xiao rubbed his forehead helplessly. Other than their grandfather's words, his brother listened to almost no one... Had he known, he would not have brought him along.

"Alright, Big Brother, don't worry. I know my limits!"

Tang Hao hurriedly pushed his brother inside. Limits? Of course he had them.

After the gate guard went in to report their arrival, the two entered directly.

The current Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was already Ning Fengzhi, though he had only succeeded to the position not long ago.

Yet under Ning Fengzhi's leadership, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect showed no signs of decline. On the contrary, it seemed to be flourishing.

"Sect Master Ning!"

Tang Xiao greeted him politely.

"The Twin Stars of Clear Sky!"

"Magpies sing upon the branches today—so it turns out distinguished guests have come to visit!"

Ning Fengzhi greeted Tang Xiao and Tang Hao with a gentle, jade-like demeanor and a smile on his face.

For a moment, neither Tang Xiao nor Tang Hao knew how to respond.

"You're too kind, Sect Master Ning. We're the ones imposing upon you with this visit," Tang Xiao replied courteously.

Tang Hao, on the other hand, was speechless. Why were these two so good at putting on airs? Could they not just get to the point?

Tang Hao tugged at Tang Xiao's sleeve, signaling for him to hurry up and state their purpose.

Ning Fengzhi was exceptionally observant and immediately noticed Tang Hao's movement. Though his expression remained unchanged, he muttered inwardly, These two wouldn't come without a reason. What exactly are they here for?

He had already made up his mind. No matter what happened, he would first stall them. Once he found out why they had come, he would deal with them properly.

"You two have come from afar, truly bringing honor to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Please, sit, sit!"

Ning Fengzhi was exceedingly courteous as he led the two into the main hall and seated them.

The moment they sat down, Tang Xiao impatiently asked, "Sect Master Ning, my brother and I won't exchange further pleasantries with you."

"We have come this time to ask a favor."

"We would like to borrow your sect's library for a look!"

Tang Xiao was not one for excessive scheming and asked directly. Tang Hao nodded at the side. That was more like it—why waste so much time beating around the bush?

Borrow the library?

Ning Fengzhi suddenly recalled that Yu Xiao Gang from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect had also visited the sect's library before.

Could it be... that there was some treasure in the library?

First the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, and now the Clear Sky Sect. Important figures had come from both...

A suspicion arose in Ning Fengzhi's mind. One person coming might mean nothing, but now two more had come. Perhaps there truly was something in the library that he had failed to discover.

Whether it was true or not, he could not let the two of them enter for now.

"The library?"

"You two have come at an unfortunate time. A few days ago, the library underwent repairs, and all the books were moved elsewhere."

"If you wish to enter, I'm afraid you'll have to wait a few days."

Ning Fengzhi spoke slowly, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger, making it impossible to tell whether he was speaking truthfully.

This...

Tang Xiao exchanged a look with Tang Hao, then shook his head, telling him not to act rashly.

"If that is the case..."

"I wonder if my brother and I may impose upon you for a few days?"

Tang Xiao tightly pressed down on Tang Hao's hand and forced those words out through clenched teeth.

Ning Fengzhi pretended not to notice and continued smiling. "Not a problem, not a problem."

"Someone, take these two to rest and see that they are properly attended to!"

Ning Fengzhi called out, showing no stinginess whatsoever.

"Thank you, Sect Master Ning."

Tang Xiao and Tang Hao offered their thanks before following the attendant to their accommodations.

Watching the two depart, Ning Fengzhi lightly tapped the armrest as he pondered something. "Uncle Jian, what exactly is in our library?"

"To think it could draw people from both the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, one after another."

Sword Douluo slowly emerged from the shadows, equally puzzled. "Fengzhi, if you want to know, why not go take a look yourself?"

"Hahaha, indeed, indeed."

"Uncle Jian, call Uncle Gu later. Let us go see what treasures are hidden in that library."

Ning Fengzhi smiled. "Oh, right, Uncle Jian. Send someone to investigate why the Tang Xiao brothers left the mountains."

"I have a feeling the two of them did not come merely for the library."

Sword Douluo nodded as well. "I'll go now. I'll have Old Bone come protect you while I'm at it."

With that, Sword Douluo vanished.

Ning Fengzhi also began considering whether this might be a trap.

Elsewhere, Tang Hao glared at Tang Xiao indignantly. "Big Brother, Ning Fengzhi was obviously just brushing us off..."

"Why did you still..."

"This is infuriating!!"

Tang Xiao helplessly shook his head. "Hao, Hao, didn't you notice that there was an immense aura hidden nearby, faintly leaking out?"

"If you had truly made a move, we might not have been able to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Tang Hao snorted. "What's there to fear? With you and me joining forces, are we supposed to fear a mere Titled Douluo?"

"Besides, we're from the Clear Sky Sect. Would they really dare to make a move against us?"

Tang Hao was utterly disdainful. His big brother was simply too timid, having cast away all the Clear Sky Sect's domineering spirit.

"Anyway, until this matter is resolved, you will listen to me!!"

Tang Xiao could not allow this fellow to ruin things. He immediately assumed the authority of an elder brother and spoke sternly.

"Fine, fine, I'll listen to you, Big Brother," Tang Hao said dismissively. The fact that he had not attacked outright was already giving his big brother plenty of face.

Only after hearing Tang Hao say that did Tang Xiao relax.

"Big Brother, should we sneak over and take a look tonight?"

Tang Hao suggested.

"There's no need. We only need to find the evidence, and they will not know our purpose."

"Even if we give them time to prepare, it will not matter."

Tang Xiao waved a hand. There was no need for such a thing. Ning Fengzhi could not possibly know why they had come.

As long as he found the evidence, he could hold the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect accountable.

Tang Hao nodded, too lazy to argue further, and lay down to sleep.

Seeing Tang Hao like this, Tang Xiao smiled. As long as he did not cause trouble, that was enough.