Xue Beng

The next day.

Ning Rongrong took out a relatively low-key outfit from her Soul Guidance Bracelet and changed into it.

If she wanted to stir up trouble, she could not dress too conspicuously.

Otherwise, what if someone did not dare to come?

White jade halls and golden horses did not quite suit Miss Ning's habits.

Of course, low-key was low-key, but it could not be too shabby either. She could not disgrace the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's reputation.

Whether Xue Beng would come and whether he would cause trouble—

Honestly, that was a random event. It was fine if he came, and just as fine if he did not.

Her goal was to find Dugu Bo or Dugu Yan.

After tidying up a little, Ning Rongrong pushed open the door and walked out. She planned to first ask at the three Education Committee members' offices, or have them take her there.

She had arrived at Heaven Dou Royal Academy rather late yesterday, so it would not have been appropriate to ask directly. Otherwise, people might think her intentions were too obvious.

"The morning glow brings the vitality of a new day. Faint light spills over the vegetation, while birds occasionally skim the water's surface, stirring ripples."

"It really is a paradise removed from the world." Ning Rongrong let her gaze drift over the surrounding scenery and murmured, "I wonder what the students here are like. Do they have the will to study in such an environment, or will they simply sink into it?"

Ning Rongrong's voice seemed to grow slightly louder. A youth in the distance approached and strode forward, blocking her path.

Ning Rongrong tried to move around him, but the youth stepped to the left and blocked her way again.

"Student, the road is wide enough for everyone to walk their own side. Isn't it a little inappropriate for you to block my way like this?"

Ning Rongrong stopped and sized up the youth before her. His lips curled upward in a Dragon Aotian-like expression, and he looked no older than thirteen or fourteen.

"Hmph, who's your fellow student?" The youth looked arrogant. "There are no country bumpkin brats like you among my classmates. Heaven Dou Royal Academy does not welcome outsiders. Get out of here."

Good grief, was there something wrong with Xue Beng's brain?

He had clearly seen me arrive with Xue Qinghe, so why was he blocking me now?

Do you even know who I am?

No matter what, since this "playboy" had delivered himself to her door, she could only take the challenge.

"I am Education Committee Member Meng Shenji's guest. If this student wants to drive me out, he should think it through carefully."

"Do not lift a stone only to drop it on your own foot."

Since the other side did not want to be called a fellow student, she would call him a student instead. In any case, he was merely a sheep she could fleece.

"Hmph, this academy belongs to my family. Do I need to listen to those old fossils to do whatever I want?"

As he spoke, Xue Beng activated his Martial Soul. A lone Hundred Year Spirit Ring emerged beneath his feet.

"This is your final warning. Get out!"

"Otherwise, I'll beat you, brat, straight out the academy gates."

What a stubborn mouth!

Looking at Xue Beng, who resembled some crooked-mouthed dragon king, Ning Rongrong could not help but mock him inwardly.

Honestly, a "playboy" prince like the one Xue Beng was playing should not merely be throwing people out if he truly wanted to do something.

After all, for an adorable little girl like her, should he not usually tempt her with candy?

What was Xue Beng doing? He did not even dare to speak too harshly.

He only dared to talk big about throwing someone out of the academy. Ning Rongrong knew quite a bit about the character of some Heaven Dou nobles.

The fellow in front of her looked like he was afraid of making too much trouble as well!

Perhaps he knew her identity and wanted to ruin Xue Qinghe's Apprenticeship Ceremony?

But that approach was far too immature.

"A Swan Martial Soul? Are you from the Royal Family?"

"That's right. Scared now, aren't you?" Xue Beng drawled. "If you're scared, then hurry up and get out of the Royal Academy."

Fine, fine, fine!

He had come right to her door to be fleeced. If she did not fleece him dry, she would write Ning Rongrong's name backward.

"I'm a Support Spirit Master. I'm not good at fighting." Ning Rongrong's expression remained calm. She remembered that Xue Beng was five years older than Tang San, yet judging by his current Soul Power fluctuations, he was only Level 18.

"I don't care whether you're a Support Spirit Master or not. Take this!"

Xue Beng roared, veins bulging on his forehead as the phantom of his swan Martial Soul became more solid.

Martial Soul Possession—Swan Impact!

The Hundred Year Spirit Ring lit up as Xue Beng charged directly at Ning Rongrong. The fist he swung carried waves of Soul Power.

"Unsteady footing. People in this world really are... tsk tsk."

Ning Rongrong took two steps back and avoided Xue Beng's attack.

Xue Beng immediately threw another punch with his backhand.

One step, two steps—she lightly dodged again.

As a Battle Soul Master's rank rose, the boosts from Martial Soul Possession and Soul Rings widened the gap between their combat strength and that of Support Spirit Masters of the same level.

However, Xue Beng, who only had one Spirit Ring, was nowhere near capable of creating such a gap.

Not to mention that Ning Rongrong herself had already reached the Soul Elder realm and possessed extensive combat experience.

Even without activating her Spirit Rings, she could easily evade his attacks with her perception alone.

Xue Beng's disorderly punches were practically predicted by Ning Rongrong and effortlessly avoided.

"Country bumpkin, do you only know how to dodge?" Xue Beng glared, his eyes wide.

"I'm a Support Spirit Master." Ning Rongrong's expression did not change in the slightest.

Xue Beng turned, intending to adjust himself and attack again. But as his right foot stepped forward, his heel suddenly slipped, and his balance faltered.

He staggered and fell to the ground, his forehead making intimate contact with the floor.

Ning Rongrong stood not far behind Xue Beng, her gaze indifferent. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda resting on her palm slowly faded away and disappeared.

From beginning to end, Xue Beng never saw the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Rongrong's hand.

"Damn it, you actually used a dirty trick!" Xue Beng rose while clutching his forehead, where a swollen bump had appeared.

"You slipped and fell all by yourself, and you can blame me for that?"

Although the sudden patch of water on the ground was the result of Ning Rongrong using True Qi and mental power to affect the density of moisture in the air.

Would she admit it? Of course not!

"D-Damn it! Just you wait! I'll be back!"

Xue Beng roared, then turned and ran away.

Ning Rongrong did not stop him as she watched him flee in disgrace.

"What a splendid show." Ning Rongrong shook her head.

Sure enough, everyone in the Heaven Dou Empire was an actor. Xue Beng wanted to ruin the Apprenticeship Ceremony, yet he was afraid of making too big a mess.

But he truly was a playboy too, despite being so young.

Was this Romance Continent, after all?

"Let's go, let's go. I'll visit the Education Committee members and see if I can find Dugu Yan."

The matter with Xue Beng was merely a small interlude and did not affect Ning Rongrong's mood at all.

As for him calling for help? If she beat the little one and the old one came, that was even less of a problem.

The only people Xue Beng could find were Prince Xue Xing, at most with Dugu Bo added in.

Dugu Bo and Ning Fengzhi had a fairly decent relationship.

As long as she made her identity clear, he probably would not make a move. If it was not Dugu Bo, what did she have to fear from anyone else?

Prince Xue Xing certainly would not attack her. Neither he nor Xue Beng could bear the consequences.

If those two really disregarded the consequences, then Ning Rongrong would accept it and call in her backing.

When she saw the three Education Committee members again, Ning Rongrong told them about encountering Xue Beng.

Naturally, Ning Rongrong omitted Xue Beng's name and only said that the other party had a Swan Martial Soul.

But who were the three Education Committee members?

Meng Shenji slammed the table fiercely!

"This is outrageous." Meng Shenji was so furious that his eyes turned bloodshot. Then, seemingly afraid of frightening Ning Rongrong, he calmed himself and said, "Rest assured, Young Sect Master Ning. The three of us will go over at once and seek justice for you."

"There's really no need. I'm not the one who got hurt," Ning Rongrong said.

"No!" Bai Baoshan said angrily as well. "If Young Sect Master Ning had not possessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's secret techniques, the consequences would have been unimaginable. Especially since that fellow Xue Beng has always..."

Bai Baoshan swallowed the rest of his words, seemingly afraid that speaking them would pollute this pure little girl's ears.

Zhi Lin, who had remained silent beside them, also stood up. "If they do not give us an explanation, I'll resign!"

Meng Shenji and the other two stood united. They were all on Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's side.

Moreover, the day after tomorrow was Crown Prince's Apprenticeship Ceremony. If anything happened to Ning Rongrong at the academy, the consequences would be unimaginable.

Thus, led by the three Education Committee members, they set off in high spirits to seek justice.