Rong Rong Leaves

The moment she summoned it, Ning Rongrong immediately noticed that the Martial Soul in her hand was indeed different from before. It felt somewhat higher in grade.

At the same time Ning Rongrong summoned her Martial Soul, Xiao Yun immediately sensed that her Martial Soul had indeed evolved. However, it had not directly evolved into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, but the Eight Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.

At the same time, Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing saw Ning Rongrong's actions as well. They almost simultaneously began counting the levels of the treasure pagoda in her hand. "One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight."

"My Martial Soul evolved too." Ning Rongrong could hardly believe it. Her Martial Soul had truly evolved. Although it had not directly become the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, it had become the Eight Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. This was already an enormous improvement. Though it was only one rank beyond the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, it had still broken through the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's limitations, allowing her level cap to rise to level eighty-nine, a Peak Soul Douluo. This was enough to shake the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

At the same time, Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu congratulated her together. "Rong Rong, congratulations! Your Martial Soul evolved too."

After truly confirming that her Martial Soul had evolved, the way Ning Rongrong looked at Xiao Yun changed, as if she wanted to swallow him whole. She thought, Just absorbing a wisp of this senior's aura made my Martial Soul evolve. If I absorbed another wisp, could my Martial Soul evolve to an even higher level?

Xiao Yun saw through her thoughts at once and directly shattered her fantasy. "This only works the first time it is absorbed, and only when one's level is low. Only then can it evolve a Martial Soul. Once a Soul Master's level is high enough, it only has the effect of condensing Soul Power."

Xiao Yun then looked up at the sky outside and spoke directly to the three women. "This old man has matters to attend to and must leave at once. Farewell for now. If fate allows, we shall meet again, young friends."

After speaking, he pushed open the private room's window and used the Human Immortal Cloud-Riding Spell. Immortal Qi formed a white cloud beneath his feet, and he rode it into the air, shooting straight into the heavens. Before leaving, he transmitted his voice to Zhu Zhuqing. "If you wish to gain the strength to obtain freedom, or if you encounter any danger, you may seek the protection of Xiao Yun, the innkeeper of Yunlai Inn."

Hearing Senior Taibai's voice so suddenly startled Zhu Zhuqing. However, when she noticed that Rong Rong and Xiao Wu showed no unusual reaction, she did not reveal anything either. She merely kept the matter in her heart, thinking that she could take a look if she ever had the chance.

After Xiao Yun left, the three women did not remain there any longer. They swiftly departed and returned to the hotel where they were staying. Tang San and the others had yet to return, but several Shrek Academy instructors were in the hotel, especially Immovable Ming King Zhao Wuji.

Ning Rongrong was eager to return to her sect and tell her father that her Martial Soul had evolved, so she directly asked Zhao Wuji for leave. "Teacher Zhao, I have an urgent matter and need to go home. Please let the dean know after he returns."

Zhao Wuji knew of Flender and Yu Xiaogang's plans. During the negotiations with Heaven Dou Royal Academy, they intended to make use of Ning Rongrong's status as the princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to secure certain benefits. Naturally, with the negotiations about to begin, he could not casually allow Ning Rongrong, the key figure, to leave. He immediately stopped her. "Ning Rongrong, we will be going to Heaven Dou Royal Academy the day after tomorrow to discuss enrollment. You cannot leave during this time."

The moment he said that, Ning Rongrong's Young Lady temper flared up. She said to Zhao Wuji, "Teacher Zhao, I am informing you, not asking for permission. So whether you agree or not, I am returning to the sect."

With that, she ignored Zhao Wuji and turned to leave.

Seeing this, Zhao Wuji immediately reached out, intending to stop her.

Just as he was about to grab Ning Rongrong, she abruptly halted and allowed Zhao Wuji to block her path.

She questioned him coldly, "Teacher Zhao, are you really going to stop me from returning to my sect?"

Zhao Wuji's face also darkened. "Without the dean's approval, I cannot let you leave."

Ning Rongrong had not expected that she had merely returned to kindly give notice, only to be forcibly stopped and prevented from leaving. Thinking of all the suppression she had suffered at Shrek Academy, the little devil's temper immediately erupted. She pointed at Zhao Wuji's nose and cursed, "Who the hell do you think you are? A mere Soul Saint dares stop me from going home? Do you believe I'll have Grandpa Jian and Grandpa Gu destroy your entire Shrek Academy?"

Being cursed at with someone pointing at his nose, Zhao Wuji's fury surged as well. A dignified level seventy-five Soul Saint was being berated by a little girl pointing at his nose. His emotions slipped out of control, and his Martial Soul emerged behind him. He wanted to make a move and teach this little girl who did not know the immensity of heaven and earth a proper lesson.

Ning Rongrong was somewhat frightened at the sight, but her stubborn streak had taken hold. She walked up to Zhao Wuji without taking any defensive stance and shouted, "Zhao Wuji, come on, do it! As long as you dare lay a hand on me, I'll immediately fire the distress signal of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

As she spoke, she took a special Soul Tool from her Storage Soul Tool.

Zhao Wuji recognized at a glance that it was indeed a Soul Tool for releasing a special signal, and he was immediately at a loss. If Ning Rongrong truly sent it out, there would be no turning back. Although Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, had asked them to discipline Ning Rongrong, it would be different if she truly encountered danger or even released a distress signal. Her father would not care about the reason. He would definitely hold the entire Shrek Academy accountable, which would directly disrupt all of Flender and Yu Xiaogang's plans.

However, he could not back down now either. If he retreated outright, he would truly be beneath this little girl from then on.

At that moment, Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu, who had been in their rooms, noticed the commotion and immediately appeared between them.

Zhu Zhuqing saw that something was wrong with their states. She immediately pulled Zhao Wuji aside, learned what had happened, and said to him, "Teacher Zhao, Rong Rong truly has something extremely important to report back. You should not have stopped her."

On the other side, Xiao Wu also pulled Ning Rongrong aside and persuaded her, "Rong Rong, don't be angry. Teacher Zhao does not truly want to stop you from leaving. He is only worried about your safety. He is afraid you might encounter danger while returning to the sect alone. That would be irresponsible toward you."

With Xiao Wu's persuasion, Ning Rongrong finally calmed down. She then said to Xiao Wu, "For your and Zhu Qing's sake, I won't pursue this matter. But you both know my situation. I need to return to the sect immediately to report it."

Zhao Wuji had calmed down as well. Though he was still extremely angry at Ning Rongrong's behavior, he directly returned to his room and did not dare continue stopping her. After all, if they truly fell out, the consequences would be difficult to handle.

After Ning Rongrong left the tavern, members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect soon gathered around her and escorted her away.