Ning Fengzhi had only known about the relationship between the two of them in private and had not paid much attention to it.
Nor had he interfered.
Otherwise, perhaps he would have discovered Lu Jiang's talent within the sect.
"But it's not a big problem. Rongrong should be able to smoothly bring Lu Jiang back!"
Fortunately, according to Rongrong, Lu Jiang had a very weak personality.
He was especially obedient toward Ning Rongrong.
When the time came, as long as Ning Rongrong tempted Lu Jiang a little, she would definitely be able to summon him back to the sect.
Although it might seem like he was selling his daughter, he believed Rongrong would understand him.
After all, this concerned the development of the entire sect.
Their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect desperately needed a genius outside the support system.
As long as Rongrong could control him, no matter what method she used, it would be an enormous benefit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Afterward, Ning Fengzhi said to Chen Xin,
"Uncle Jian, perhaps you don't know this, but that person used to be a disciple of our sect."
"He was also Rongrong's former lover."
Chen Xin's eyes immediately widened upon hearing that.
He had always doted on Rongrong and practically treated her like his own granddaughter.
Yet he had not known that Rongrong had secretly found herself a boyfriend?
"Elder Chen, don't be anxious yet. You saw that man's strength just now."
"Rongrong being with him may not be a bad thing now."
"As long as Rongrong can persuade him to change his mind, our sect will gain another genius for us to command."
After calming down, Chen Xin nodded.
Although he adored Ning Rongrong, if it was her own choice, then he had nothing to say.
The key was whether Ning Rongrong, after learning that Lu Jiang was a genius, would still help them persuade him to come back.
"But what if he refuses?"
"The Crown Prince's intentions were obvious just now. He was telling us that Lu Jiang belongs to him."
A chill flashed through Ning Fengzhi's eyes.
Then he said in a voice as cold as an ice cellar,
"If he refuses to return to the sect, then we absolutely cannot allow such a genius to fall into anyone else's hands."
"No matter how powerful he is, he is merely a junior with somewhat better talent."
"Whether he works for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is unimportant, but he cannot work for any other force."
Chen Xin immediately understood Ning Fengzhi's meaning. He quietly followed behind him and said nothing more.
Meanwhile, after the victor had been decided, Firefly dismissed her armored form.
She then walked over to Lu Jiang and looked at him expectantly.
Lu Jiang understood what she meant, so he reached out and stroked Firefly's head.
"Mm-hmm. Very impressive. Our Firefly is the best!"
Firefly blushed, looking thoroughly pleased as she enjoyed Lu Jiang's caress.
Then Xue Qinghe walked onto the arena while applauding.
"I knew I hadn't misjudged you. From now on, you are the captain of the Imperial Dou Team."
After saying that, Xue Qinghe looked at the other members of the Imperial Dou Team.
"Do any of you have any objections now?"
At that moment, everyone exchanged glances and did not dare speak.
Even Yu Tianheng, the strongest among them, had been instantly defeated with a single strike. What could they possibly say?
Xue Qinghe then left with Lu Jiang.
Once they returned to the Crown Prince's Mansion, Lu Jiang finally could not hold it in any longer.
He directly held out his hand to Xue Qinghe.
"I've done what I promised you. Where's my money?"
Xue Qinghe laughed twice, then turned around and said,
"The favor of a dignified Crown Prince is actually worth less to you than Gold Soul Coins."
"Fine. Knowing that you have something you seek is actually more conducive to cooperation between us."
"There are two million Gold Soul Coins in this Soul Ring. Consider the extra amount my investment in you."
Lu Jiang accepted it with some surprise.
Well, damn. He had not expected Qian Renxue to be this generous—she had handed over two million without a second thought.
Yet when she had borrowed one hundred Gold Soul Coins from him before, she had been so stingy.
After Lu Jiang put away the Soul Ring, Xue Qinghe said to him,
"Lu Jiang, an Outer Disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect who failed to break through Rank Ten for years."
"At the same time, you were the boyfriend of the sect master's daughter, Ning Rongrong. Unfortunately, she dumped you a few days ago, correct?"
Lu Jiang was not surprised. Given Qian Renxue's methods, investigating him would not have been difficult.
Besides, he had never intended to hide anything.
So he said indifferently,
"Why has the Crown Prince investigated me so thoroughly? Don't tell me you like me?"
Xue Qinghe was momentarily stunned by the unexpected remark.
Then his face reddened slightly as he snapped,
"Impudent! Do you know who you are speaking to?"
After saying that, Xue Qinghe sighed again.
"I know that casually investigating your background was inappropriate."
"But if we want to cooperate over the long term, this is an unavoidable step. I hope you can understand."
At this point, Xue Qinghe patted Lu Jiang on the shoulder.
"I believe that with your talent, it will not be long before the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect lies beneath your feet."
Lu Jiang merely smiled and said,
"Of course."
Lu Jiang arrived at the residence Xue Qinghe had arranged for him.
Then he lay directly down on the broad velvet bed and quietly pondered.
He had already sensed Ning Fengzhi's presence during the earlier battle.
There was no doubt that his talent had been exposed, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would certainly make a move against him.
Hmph. They treated me like that back then, and now they want me to go back and work myself to the bone for them? Dream on!
There was no way he was going back. All he could do now was seize every moment to grow stronger.
Before the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect made a move against him, he had to raise his strength to a level sufficient to protect himself.
This matter was already urgent!
With that thought, Lu Jiang tossed the Soul Ring in his hand.
These two million Gold Soul Coins were the starting capital for his growth!
Lu Jiang quickly bought the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Mucus he had been eyeing earlier.
After all, accumulating slot points required consuming a massive amount of Soul Power.
Buying Whale Rubber that was only a few hundred or a few thousand years old would have too little effect. It would be the same as throwing money away.
So Lu Jiang only bought the Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Mucus.
The shop owner even thought he had encountered some wealthy patron and stubbornly insisted on introducing him to other aphrodisiacs.
But Lu Jiang had not come for that sort of thing in the first place.
So he ignored him.
After buying the Whale Rubber, Lu Jiang returned to his room.
Then he summoned Firefly.
When Firefly saw the huge chunk of Whale Rubber on the bed, she covered her mouth in surprise.
"Trailblazer... are you planning to..."
The moment she thought of why Lu Jiang had bought this chunk of Whale Rubber, Firefly's face instantly turned red.
Steam rose from above her head once again.
Were they really going to take that step so soon?
She was not ready to carry the Trailblazer's baby yet!
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