Ning Rongrong and Dugu Yan

Time flew by, and nearly two more months passed.

Ning Rongrong's life returned to its two-point routine.

Ever since discussing matters concerning gods with Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong had actually been quite worried.

But if she did not say anything, then neither what she was doing now nor what she planned to do in the future would have any reasonable explanation.

The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud—or rather, the Heart of the Sea God—was honestly useless to her!

And Sea God Poseidon was a peeping freak.

What, you said he was not?

When Qian Renxue underwent her divine trial, what did Poseidon show Tang San?

Fortunately, afterward,

Ning Fengzhi and the two Titled Douluo elders did not question her further. It was as though nothing had happened, and they did not even mention the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud again.

Everything returned to a stable path.

"The ninth meridian has been successfully nourished."

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda surrounding Ning Rongrong slowly vanished. She clenched her fist.

"Still a support spirit master who's light, soft, and easy to topple."

She could clearly sense the strength in her body, yet she could not bring it out.

All she could do was stand in the back with her Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and cheer.

Was that reasonable?

"Whatever, I've come this far. Things will work themselves out when the time comes!" Ning Rongrong dusted herself off and stood.

"Yan Yan Jie, if you're here, come out! Is curling up in a tree and playing kitty that satisfying?"

"Tch, just as I thought. I couldn't hide from you again."

A purple-haired girl leaped down from a somewhat concealed branch and landed steadily on the ground.

After a month of careful treatment, the greenish tint at the roots of Dugu Yan's purple hair had completely disappeared.

Under the cleansing effects of the Medicinal Bath, even her physical condition had improved considerably. She had reached Level 30 and could now obtain her third Soul Ring.

"Rongrong, other than cultivating and reading, don't you have any other hobbies?" Dugu Yan had observed Ning Rongrong for quite a few days.

Aside from cultivating, she was cultivating. Otherwise, she would head to the blacksmith shop.

It seemed to be forging something. Ning Rongrong went to check on its progress every few days.

"I love studying. Studying makes people happy," Ning Rongrong replied casually.

"My ass! Who likes studying? Don't lie to me." Dugu Yan complained.

"Well, how should I put this?" Ning Rongrong thought for a moment before saying, "Since I want to become the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I have to shoulder certain responsibilities."

"For example, turning the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and surpassing my useless father."

"The dignified Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect isn't even a Titled Douluo."

"Ah, I have no choice but to work hard!" Ning Rongrong wore a regretful expression.

Dugu Yan: "..."

The Sect Master of the number one support sect—even if he was only a Level 79 Soul Saint—who would dare treat him as an ordinary Soul Saint?

Not to mention that the support abilities of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda were acknowledged throughout the entire Douluo Continent as being powerful.

"Yan Yan Jie, don't you want to surpass Senior Dugu?" Ning Rongrong asked.

"I..." Dugu Yan fell silent. "That's impossible. My Innate Soul Power is only Level 7."

According to the conventions of Douluo Continent, barring anything unexpected, reaching Soul Saint was basically the limit. Even reaching Soul Douluo was one in ten thousand.

"A Titled Douluo..."

Dugu Yan did not continue.

"Yan Yan Jie, aptitude can be changed!" Seeing Dugu Yan's dejection, Ning Rongrong walked over and spoke softly. "I have great faith in your future."

"Th-then, is that true?" Surprise flashed through Dugu Yan's eyes.

"How did Senior Dugu obtain his Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Martial Soul?"

"Was he simply born with it?"

"Grandpa..." Dugu Yan paused briefly, then said, "I heard that his Martial Soul mutated, changing from the Jade Phosphor Serpent into the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor."

"Then there you have it." Ning Rongrong stood on tiptoe and patted Dugu Yan's shoulder. "There was no road in the world to begin with, but once enough people walked it, it became a road."

"B-but!" Dugu Yan hesitated.

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect lacks everything except money!"

"As for understanding Martial Souls, aside from Spirit Hall, only our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can compare across the entire continent."

Ning Rongrong comforted Dugu Yan and helped her regain her confidence.

Just then, footsteps sounded from afar.

"Grandpa!"

Dugu Yan hurried over and threw her arms around Dugu Bo.

"Alright, alright, you're already so grown up." Dugu Bo stroked Dugu Yan's head, a kindly smile appearing on his face.

Dugu Bo's complexion was much better than it had been over a month ago.

In terms of Soul Power, he had also broken through from Level 91 to Level 92.

He was no longer the Shame of Titled Douluo.

Ning Rongrong walked over as well. Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Ning Fengzhi were all there.

Judging from their expressions, something important must have happened.

After a brief chat, everyone got down to business.

"It's like this, Rongrong." Ning Fengzhi spoke. "Dugu Elder has a Medicine Garden in Sunset Forest with many precious Spirit Medicines. We hope you can make a trip there."

When it came to appraising treasures, Ning Rongrong was even more skilled than him, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Yes, Young Sect Master." Dugu Bo added, "There are many unknown Spirit Medicines in the Medicine Garden. Perhaps they may be of use to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"Since I've already joined the sect anyway, there's no need to keep this matter hidden."

"A Medicine Garden! As expected of Senior Dugu. No wonder you know so much about medicinal principles." Ning Rongrong suppressed the excitement in her heart and tried to remain calm.

"You flatter me. Compared to the Young Sect Master, I still have much to learn about medicine." Dugu Bo smiled.

When it came to poison, Ning Rongrong might not match him. But in medicinal combinations, herb identification, and the like, this Titled Douluo could not compare to her even if he rode a horse.

And the reason he had broken through from Level 91 to Level 92, while also suppressing the Jade Phosphor Serpent Emperor Poison and condensing it into a poison pill, was Ning Rongrong's doing. Oh, and Sect Master Ning and the two Titled Douluo elders had helped as well.

If not for them, he would probably have been finished for real.

"Then when are we going?" Ning Rongrong asked.

"Three days from now," Ning Fengzhi said. "The Soul Tool you had the blacksmith shop make still needs a little time. Don't you want to wait and see it?"

"Uh, it succeeded?" Ning Rongrong asked in surprise.

"There still seem to be some problems, but they can barely make one."

"Anyway, we'll take a look then. Mass production may be quite troublesome." Ning Fengzhi sighed as he said this.

"This time, Sword Elder, Bone Elder, and I will not accompany you to Sunset Forest."

"Dugu Elder, Rongrong will be in your care."

"Rest assured, Sect Master. Sunset Forest is like home to me. The Young Sect Master's safety will not be a problem."

Dugu Bo patted his chest in assurance. Whether out of sentiment or reason, he would guarantee Ning Rongrong's safety.

"Huh?" Ning Rongrong blinked in surprise. "Dad, you're not going? There might be good Spirit Medicines there."

"No." Ning Fengzhi shook his head. "The Crown Prince has just sent a letter saying that he will be staying at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for a while."

"Huh?"

What was that crazy pair up to? Why was Xue Qinghe coming here?

The dignified Crown Prince was coming to stay at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Was he not afraid Xue Beng would whisper into Xue Ye's ear and turn things around?

"Um... can we refuse?" Ning Rongrong's eye twitched.

She did not want to see Xue Qinghe. She did not want to see Qian Renxue.

She was definitely here to gather intelligence!

"Unfortunately, no," Ning Fengzhi said. "The Fire Dragon Fruit we gave him earlier allowed Xue Qinghe to break through three levels."

"He is coming to express his gratitude. Xue Ye also seems to want to find out whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has any other means of increasing Soul Power."

In truth, Ning Fengzhi could not make sense of it either.

The Fire Dragon Fruit clearly only had special effects on Martial Souls related to the fire attribute.

When fire-attribute spirit masters consumed it for the first time, there was a chance it could raise their Soul Power by one or two levels.

Could the Swan Martial Soul really be that weak? Or was the Royal Family's cultivation method flawed?

Could the Swan Martial Soul possibly be a fire-attributed Martial Soul?