Brother Wu Qi, are you also planning to go to Shrek Academy?

"Moonlight Pavilion." Wu Qi murmured.

Moonlight Pavilion's mistress, Tang Yuehua, was actually a member of the Clear Sky Sect and Tang San's aunt.

However, Tang Yuehua's identity had not yet been exposed. Xue Qinghe only knew that her background was extraordinary, not that she was connected to the Clear Sky Sect.

If the people from Moonlight Pavilion had come here for grain, then the grain disappearance case Xue Qinghe was investigating was connected to the Clear Sky Sect.

Upon thinking it over, the possibility was quite high.

The Clear Sky Sect had now secluded itself from the world, and its disciples no longer traveled the continent.

During Spirit Hall's revenge back then, the Clear Sky Sect itself had not lost many disciples. With such a large sect in seclusion, its daily consumption of grain was an enormous figure.

The Clear Sky Sect's disciples were all noble Soul Master lords. How could they possibly farm the land themselves?

Tang Yuehua might have been an intermediary they had placed on the continent, purchasing grain in Moonlight Pavilion's name and secretly sending it to the Clear Sky Sect.

Given Moonlight Pavilion's standing among the nobility, few would ever suspect it.

Besides, grain was not military equipment. Very few people paid attention to it.

Xue Qinghe had only noticed it because the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had spread rumors about Suotuo City. While reviewing intelligence on Suotuo City, he had noticed that some of its grain production had vanished into thin air.

Moreover, Xue Qinghe's concern was limited to whether it was connected to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He had no other suspicions and had not even intended to investigate further.

The Clear Sky Sect's move of hiding in plain sight had fooled everyone.

Moonlight Pavilion's mistress was Tang Hao's younger sister. It was hardly strange for Tang Hao to lend a hand when he saw people from Moonlight Pavilion.

Thinking of this, Wu Qi felt much more at ease.

What conspiracy was there? Before any evidence had been found, it was all merely speculation.

He did not intend to report this matter to Xue Qinghe, at least not anytime soon.

He had no way to explain that Moonlight Pavilion was the Clear Sky Sect's outpost. The crucial link could not be explained, so anything he said afterward would be pointless.

But one thing was certain: the matter of the grain truly had nothing to do with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"Moonlight Pavilion is only a place that teaches noble etiquette. Could they be planning a rebellion? Did they secretly raise a thousand armored soldiers?" Qian Gu Changkong guessed.

Wu Qi said casually, "Moonlight Pavilion has close ties with the Empire's nobility. Maybe they're secretly helping some noble acquire grain."

"Besides, this is only a guess. There's no conclusion yet, so stop making wild guesses. It has nothing to do with us."

The Clear Sky Sect was not an immediate threat, so there was no need to focus their attention on it.

Besides, given Qian Daoliu's temperament, when it came to matters involving the Clear Sky Sect, he would most likely smooth things over until nothing came of it.

Ning Rongrong sat by the hotel window, listlessly watching the street outside.

Having seen the wider world, there was little in Suotuo City that could interest her. After several days, she had already explored everything worth seeing.

Wu Qi's figure lingered in her mind. She had still failed to find any trace of him, which inevitably left her irritated.

"Shrek Academy will begin admissions tomorrow. Will he go?"

As she kept thinking, the sky outside had already darkened. Ning Rongrong rubbed her stomach and decided to head downstairs for a hearty meal.

Just as she closed her room door, a familiar voice came from the hallway. Looking ahead, she saw Wu Qi's back.

Ning Rongrong thought her eyes were playing tricks on her. She rubbed them, confirmed that she had not been mistaken, and quickly caught up to him.

"Brother Wu Qi, is that you?"

Wu Qi stopped and turned around. "Ning Rongrong?"

He was not surprised by Ning Rongrong's appearance.

Yet they had been staying in the same hotel without ever running into each other.

It had to be said that fate was truly marvelous.

In truth, Ning Rongrong was used to leaving early and returning late. Meanwhile, Wu Qi and Qian Gu Changkong spent their mornings cultivating Soul Power in their rooms, possibly went out for a stroll around noon, continued cultivating in the afternoon, and only headed to the Great Soul Arena at dusk for training.

Ning Rongrong would only return to the hotel after playing all day and having dinner at night. Their schedules had completely missed each other, which was why they had never met.

"What brought you here?" Wu Qi asked casually.

Qian Gu Changkong scratched at his head. Why did every beautiful girl seem to have her eyes on Wu Qi? Was he not handsome enough?

For a moment, he looked utterly despondent, but Ning Rongrong paid him no attention.

Ning Rongrong first complained about Ning Fengzhi's restrictions on her, then explained why she had come.

"I don't know which bastard spread rumors in Heaven Dou City about how prosperous Suotuo City is. It's completely fake! If I catch him, I'll break his legs!"

Wu Qi and Qian Gu Changkong secretly laughed to themselves.

If Ning Rongrong found out that Ning Fengzhi had spread those rumors, she would probably cry out that she had been fooled.

"Oh, right, Brother Wu Qi, are you also here to enroll in Shrek Academy?"

"I heard Shrek Academy is very impressive."

Wu Qi furrowed his brows.

First Dai Mubai, then Ning Rongrong—why did they both think he was going to join Shrek Academy?

Seeing that he did not want to answer, Qian Gu Changkong quickly picked up the conversation. "Miss Rongrong, the misunderstanding between us..."

For Wu Qi's sake, Ning Rongrong generously let it go. "Forget it. Why would I bother arguing with you?"

"Are you two going to Shrek Academy or not?"

Qian Gu Changkong explained, "We've already seen what Shrek Academy's students are capable of. How should I put it? Their talent is decent, but their combat awareness is severely lacking. They can handle easy fights, but when they face troublesome opponents, they become complete pushovers."

"So, we believe Shrek Academy is entirely overrated. They only want to recruit highly talented students, but their education is an absolute mess."

Ning Rongrong nodded thoughtfully.

A moment later, she smiled. "In that case, I won't go either."

"If Shrek Academy were really as extraordinary as they claimed, its reputation would have spread across the entire continent long ago. The fact that it hasn't only proves that it's all show."

To her, it made no difference where she went, as long as she could stay by Wu Qi's side.

Wu Qi spread his hands. "Do as you like. But I think you should go back soon. If your father starts asking questions, we won't be able to bear the responsibility."

Ning Rongrong pouted. "What's the big deal? Dad's just too controlling."

As she spoke, she put on a pitiful expression. "Brother Wu Qi, you wouldn't abandon Rongrong, would you?"

Qian Gu Changkong felt chills crawl down his spine.

Years ago, Jin Yuting had said the same thing to him. Every time, he had obediently given in.

After a brief moment of thought, Wu Qi agreed.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was, bluntly put, a clown that constantly switched sides. Wherever the benefits lay, that was where it leaned.

Ning Fengzhi was no old fossil. His stance shifted with his interests.

The Worship Hall and the Papal Hall were hardly united. If they could cultivate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect into a vanguard force against Bibi Dong, that would not be a bad thing.

However, before he understood Ning Fengzhi's attitude, he had no intention of getting too deeply involved with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

If he revealed his identity, he would likely drag Qian Renxue into it.

For future dealings with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he would need to find an intermediary.

The support abilities of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul were unparalleled on the continent. Keeping Ning Rongrong by his side would be an enormous help in Team Spirit Battles.