Martial Soul Plaza

As noon drew closer, Zhu Zhuqing grew increasingly silent. Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu could both tell that something seemed to be weighing on her mind.

Ning Rongrong asked bluntly, "Zhu Qing, what are you thinking about? You seem so troubled."

Xiao Wu casually chimed in, "Yeah, your brows are practically knitted together."

Only then did Zhu Zhuqing snap out of it. Smiling, she said, "It's nothing. I was just wondering whether the person who sent us flowers yesterday was really Xue Beng. If it was him, how did he know our names?"

Ning Rongrong said disdainfully, "Why care about him? That guy has never done anything good. I keep hearing about him bullying people. We can just ignore someone like that."

However, Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "It definitely isn't that simple. We only just arrived in Heaven Dou City, yet he already received the news. That means his intelligence network is very well-informed, which is completely unlike the behavior of a spoiled prince. I even suspect that the person who wrote the letter wasn't Heaven Dou's Fourth Prince Xue Beng at all, but someone else."

Xiao Wu, that silly rabbit, had none of that kind of scheming mind. She simply could not imagine that something as simple as sending flowers and a letter could have so many hidden complications.

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong asked, "In that case, should I have disciples from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect investigate who sent the flowers?"

But Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. "There's no need to trouble your sect's disciples. Forget it, let's not worry about it. Let's go take a look at Spirit Hall Plaza. It seems quite lively over there, and I haven't seen Spirit Hall in Heaven Dou City yet."

Ning Rongrong immediately agreed, saying happily, "I know that place well. I often came there to play when I was little."

However, Xiao Wu spoke with some concern. "Is it far? If we go so far away, Third Brother and the others will worry."

Zhu Zhuqing immediately retorted, "Sister Xiao Wu, Third Brother and the others went out to have fun by themselves and didn't bring us. Clearly, they aren't concerned about our safety. Besides, no Soul Master would dare make a move at Spirit Hall Plaza. Anyone who did would be wanted by Spirit Hall."

Ning Rongrong added, "Sister Xiao Wu, don't worry. Spirit Hall Plaza isn't far away. We'll get there quickly by carriage."

Since both of them agreed, Xiao Wu could not refuse and could only agree as well.

Very soon, Ning Rongrong summoned a carriage. After the three women boarded it together, they headed for Spirit Hall.

Just as Xiao Yun thought Zhu Zhuqing would not come to keep the appointment and was preparing to leave, he suddenly sensed Ning Rongrong, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu getting out of a carriage. They were calmly admiring the grand and magnificent Spirit Hall of Heaven Dou City before them.

Xiao Yun had not expected Zhu Zhuqing to bring Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu with her.

But since she had come, it meant that she still hoped to improve her strength and gain freedom, rather than become someone's accessory. As for bringing Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu along, that showed she was somewhat worried that it might be a trap.

Watching the three women head toward Spirit Hall, Xiao Yun secretly realized that things were bad. At this moment, a Titled Douluo was stationed inside Spirit Hall. He had sensed this through his Spiritual Sense when he previously approached Martial Soul Divine Hall. He did not know which one it was, but there was definitely one inside.

If Xiao Wu entered Spirit Hall, it would be easy for them to discover that she was a Soul Beast, causing a massive uproar. That did not fit Xiao Yun's current plan of gradually dismantling the Shrek Seven Devils.

Xiao Yun went to a secluded spot, then used Immortal Power to disguise his appearance as that of a slovenly old man. Then, one step ahead of the three women, he arrived before them.

As the three women passed by, he called out, "Young Ladies, please wait."

Yet Ning Rongrong and the other two women ignored him and walked straight past.

Xiao Yun could only speak again. "Three Young Ladies, please wait."

Only then did Ning Rongrong and the other two women turn around. Ning Rongrong looked at Xiao Yun and asked, "Old man, were you calling us?"

Xiao Yun nodded, stroked his beard, and revealed a kindly smile. "Yes, you three."

Ning Rongrong sized up Xiao Yun's old-man disguise and said disdainfully, "Old man, what do you want with us?"

Unbothered by Ning Rongrong's disdain, Xiao Yun smiled. "Three Young Ladies, are you planning to enter Spirit Hall?"

"So what if we are?"

"This old man advises you not to go inside, especially this one." Xiao Yun pointed at Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu immediately grew tense. Before Ning Rongrong could speak, she asked, "Grandpa, why won't you let me enter Spirit Hall?"

Ning Rongrong noticed that Xiao Wu had answered herself, so she could not interrupt. She could only stare at Xiao Yun and wait to see what he would say.

Xiao Yun softly said, "There is a Titled Douluo inside Spirit Hall."

The moment his words fell, fearless Xiao Wu immediately showed fear. After all, she was a Soul Beast transformed into human form. Ordinary Soul Masters could not discern it, but Titled Douluo were entirely different. They could easily sense the difference between transformed Soul Beasts and ordinary Soul Masters. In their perception, a human Soul Master's soul was humanoid, while a transformed Soul Beast's soul, if its level was insufficient, was half-human and half-beast. The difference could be recognized at a glance.

At the same time, those words made Xiao Wu realize that the person before her had definitely seen through her identity as a Soul Beast. He was saving her, so she quickly thanked him. "Old sir, thank you."

Ning Rongrong still did not understand what was happening and turned a curious gaze toward Sister Xiao Wu.

Xiao Wu did not know how to explain it either.

Xiao Yun clearly noticed this and helped her change the subject, speaking of Ning Rongrong instead. "You must be Ning Rongrong, the Young Lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Rongrong was not curious about why he knew her name. Instead, she admitted it openly. "So what if I am?"

Xiao Yun suddenly wanted to tease this little girl. "If you are, then I'll teach you a proper lesson on Ning Fengzhi's behalf."

As he spoke, he raised his right hand and flicked Ning Rongrong lightly on the forehead. At the same time, he sent a strand of Immortal Qi into her body. Xiao Yun did not dare use any force. With the strength of his current body, if he did, he might very well send her flying.

As for Ning Rongrong, upon hearing that he wanted to discipline her on behalf of her father, she instinctively assumed that Xiao Yun knew her father. When she saw his hand reaching toward her, she had just wanted to dodge when she felt as though something had bound her, leaving her utterly unable to move. She could only watch helplessly as his finger lightly flicked her forehead.