Contents
- 1Biodata
- 2Power Progression
- 3Background / History
- 4Appearance
- 5Personality
- 6Abilities & Skills
- 6.1Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda
- 6.2Poison Refinement
- 6.3Seven Absolute Soul Scattering Powder
- 6.4Soul Tools and Runes
- 6.5Intelligence and Organization
- 7Relationships
- 8Story Role / Major Arcs
- 8.1First Encounter and Nuoding Training
- 8.2Immortal Herb Rift
- 8.3Blackening and Research
- 8.4Heaven Dou and Submission
- 8.5Yang Yu’s Poison and Intelligence Asset
- 9Notable Quotes
- 10Trivia
Biodata
| Feature | Value |
|---|---|
| Name | Ning Rongrong (宁荣荣) |
| Alias(es) | Little Princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; Rongrong |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; later pledges lifelong loyalty to Yang Yu |
| Occupation/Role | Auxiliary-type Tool Spirit Master; poison refiner; Soul Tool researcher; covert intelligence organizer |
| Status | Active |
| First Appearance | Chapter 10 |
Power Progression
| Stage / Realm / Level | Chapter | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Level 17 Soul Grand Master | 12 | Possesses two yellow soul rings and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. Her Soul Power is criticized as impure and poorly controlled despite her high rank for her age. |
| Level 37 auxiliary-type Tool Spirit Master | 68 | Publicly identifies herself at the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace before challenging Yang Yu with a poisoned needle. |
Background / History
Ning Rongrong is the young miss and heir of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, raised in exceptional wealth and protection. Before meeting Yang Yu, she frequently slipped out of the sect’s inner city to visit the Myriad Treasures Pavilion, where her demands were routinely indulged. 10
At the pavilion, she mocked Yang Yu for handling Star Silver and defended the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda when he exposed its inherent limitation. Her anger escalated into an order to seize him, drawing Sword Douluo Chen Xin into the dispute. 10
Yang Yu later sought to take her as his disciple, harshly criticizing her unstable foundation, crude Soul Power control, and scattered mental energy. Ning Rongrong challenged him with her full-strength Soul Power attack, but he dissolved it without being moved. Ning Fengzhi subsequently agreed to send her with Yang Yu to Nuoding City for a year of foundational training. 12
She left Glazed City stripped of her usual luxuries, wearing plain clothes and required to conceal her identity. The change initially left her distraught and resentful, but Yang Yu’s strict training gradually improved her Soul Power control. 13 15 18 21
After the operation involving the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Yang Yu gave Zhu Zhuqing only a petal to heal her injuries while dismissing the rest as a toy for Ning Rongrong. Feeling used, humiliated, and betrayed, Ning Rongrong broke with him emotionally and swore that he would one day regret looking down on her. 24 26
Her resentment became the catalyst for a drastic transformation. She began studying ancient poison techniques, experimenting with Soul Tool designs, mapping weaknesses in her sect’s treasury defenses, and developing a more calculating public persona. 30 35 42
In Heaven Dou City, Ning Rongrong attempted to seek support from Crown Prince Xue Qinghe while concealing poison tools on her person. She later used an undetectable poison to incapacitate Count Xue Lun during the Vast Sea Auction, securing Blazing Fire Flowing Gold for herself. 61 66
At the imperial palace, she attacked Yang Yu with the Soul Locking Needle. When he proved immune to her poison, she publicly submitted and pledged her lifelong loyalty and knowledge to him. 68 69
Under Yang Yu’s direction, she completed the Seven Absolute Soul Scattering Powder and later received advanced knowledge that expanded her poison arts beyond simple toxin refinement. She was tasked with using the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s commercial network to investigate the Star Luo Empire and secretly cultivate personnel loyal to Yang Yu. 75 91 93
Appearance
Ning Rongrong is a delicate young girl with fair skin, chestnut hair, and sapphire-blue eyes. Her appearance shifts sharply between the pampered sect heiress she once was and the intentionally harmless image she later adopts. 10 42 54
- Initially wears pink-and-white lace princess dresses decorated with pearls and crystals, along with a small diamond crown. 10
- Has soft chestnut hair that falls to her shoulders; later wears it loose or tied into a messy ponytail during training. 10 13 18
- Is made to exchange her luxurious clothing for plain dresses and Nuoding Academy’s gray-white uniform. 13 15
- In public political settings, favors simple, elegant dresses and a timid, delicate demeanor that conceals her vigilance. 54 61 66
Personality
Ning Rongrong begins as proud, willful, and accustomed to having her desires satisfied. She reacts angrily to criticism of both herself and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, particularly when Yang Yu exposes her lack of Soul Power control. 10 12
At Nuoding Academy, she initially complains about hardship, coarse food, and early training. Fear and pressure force her to become more obedient, while her rapid progress convinces her that Yang Yu’s training has value. 15 18 21
Her perceived betrayal over the Immortal Herb turns that obedience into resentment. Ning Rongrong becomes cold, obsessive, and determined to gain power through means outside her sect’s traditional auxiliary path. 24 26 30
She later develops considerable patience and deception. She presents herself as frightened or harmless while gathering evidence, researching poisons, and assessing political threats. 33 42 54
Abilities & Skills
Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda
Ning Rongrong possesses the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, described as the world’s foremost auxiliary Martial Soul. Its exceptional perception of subtle changes in energy and matter becomes central to both her cultivation and poison refinement. 12 67
- At level 17, possesses two yellow soul rings. 12
- Her first soul skill, Power Amplification, boosts her power. 12
- Can channel concentrated Soul Power through the pagoda in direct attacks, though her early control is poor. 12
- Its energy-sensing and precision-control qualities allow her to manage complex poison fusion. 67 75
- Yang Yu identifies the Martial Soul as the foundation she must prioritize over poison as she grows stronger. 91
Poison Refinement
Ning Rongrong studies ancient poison-refining methods and applies her Martial Soul’s control capabilities to create precise, difficult-to-detect toxins. 42 67
- Uses an almost invisible poison to paralyze Count Xue Lun’s arm during an auction without leaving clear evidence. 66
- Carries poison equipment including a poison wristband and a hallucinogenic jade hairpin. 61
- Created the Soul Locking Needle, a hair-thin blue needle loaded with potent poison; it fails against Yang Yu’s poison immunity. 68 69
- Was tasked with producing a slow-acting poison using the Seven-Colored Corrupt Soul Orchid. 71 72
- Her prolonged exposure to potent poisons gives her Soul Power a faint fishy-sweet quality. 66
Seven Absolute Soul Scattering Powder
Ning Rongrong’s most significant documented poison creation is the Seven Absolute Soul Scattering Powder, completed after an extremely difficult refinement process. 75
- Combines the Seven-Colored Corrupt Soul Orchid, Netherworld Corrupt Heart Grass, and five additional potent poisons. 75
- Is extremely Yin and cold, colorless, odorless, and difficult to detect. 75
- Can dissolve into water, wine, or air. 75
- Was selected for use against three high-ranking officials affiliated with the Crown Prince’s Mansion. 75
Soul Tools and Runes
Ning Rongrong independently researches Soul Tool structures alongside her poison work. 30 35 42
- Engraves runes in an attempt to build a Soul Power receiver. 30
- Attempts to embed a soul crystal fragment into a hairpin to create a rudimentary Soul Power fluctuation disruptor. 35
- Records experimental data, failures, and dangerous materials in a private notebook. 42
Intelligence and Organization
Following her renewed commitment to Yang Yu, Ning Rongrong uses the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s commercial reach for covert work. 91 93
- Investigates the Star Luo Imperial Family, Evil Soul Masters, strange rituals, and information connected to “Vessels.” 91 93
- Screens sect personnel for trustworthiness and potential. 91
- Begins cultivating a hidden force with roles in intelligence, commerce, management, and more. 91
Relationships
- Ning Fengzhi — Her father and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s Sect Master. He indulges and worries over her, but agrees to Yang Yu’s proposal that she train in Nuoding City. 12 13
- Yang Yu — Initially her provoking rival and forced senior brother, later her master. Their relationship fractures over the Immortal Herb, develops into hostility and attempted revenge, and ends in her public oath of lifelong loyalty. 12 24 26 69 91
- Chen Xin — Sword Douluo and a guardian of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He protects Ning Rongrong during her first conflict with Yang Yu and scrutinizes Yang Yu’s influence over her. 10 12 13 33
- Zhu Zhuqing — Yang Yu’s other trainee. Ning Rongrong resents Zhu Zhuqing after Zhuqing receives a petal of the Immortal Herb, believing she was favored. 18 24
- Xiao Wu — Initially friendly and attentive toward Ning Rongrong, while secretly seeking information on the Aromatic Silk Beauty. 19 21
- Hu Liena — Her visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect unsettles Ning Rongrong; later, Hu Liena remains suspicious of the harmless persona Ning Rongrong presents at the Spirit City gala. 43 54
- Xue Qinghe — Offers Ning Rongrong a place at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and tests her intentions as a possible political recruit. 61
Story Role / Major Arcs
First Encounter and Nuoding Training
Ning Rongrong’s first encounter with Yang Yu begins with a public clash at the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. His exposure of her Martial Soul’s limitation and her own lack of control results in her being sent to Nuoding City for training under his supervision. 10 12 13
Immortal Herb Rift
She is drawn into Yang Yu’s plan surrounding the Aromatic Silk Beauty, but his treatment of the stolen herb leaves her feeling exploited. The incident breaks her trust and drives her vow for revenge. 21 24 26
Blackening and Research
Ning Rongrong embraces poison arts, Soul Tool experimentation, and strategic deception. She hides her work behind a weak, timid facade while pursuing the strength and recognition she believes she was denied. 30 35 42 54
Heaven Dou and Submission
After fleeing to Heaven Dou City and contacting Xue Qinghe, she employs poison at the Vast Sea Auction and ultimately confronts Yang Yu at the imperial palace. Her failed attack ends with a public oath of allegiance to him. 61 66 68 69
Yang Yu’s Poison and Intelligence Asset
Ning Rongrong completes the Seven Absolute Soul Scattering Powder, receives deeper knowledge for her poison path, and begins organizing intelligence and personnel within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for Yang Yu’s purposes. 75 91 93
Notable Quotes
“Yang Yu! You will regret this! You look down on me today! One day, I will make you, all of you, kneel before me and beg me!” 26
“What belongs to me, I will personally take back! In my own way!” 35
“I know I am no match for Your Highness the Holy Son, and going up would only be asking for humiliation.” 68
Trivia
- Ning Rongrong’s first documented Soul Power level is 17; she later reaches level 37. 12 68
- She was initially known for sneaking out to the Myriad Treasures Pavilion because she found sect life boring. 10
- Yang Yu’s first lessons for her were to “learn your place” and “learn to endure hardship.” 12
- Her later poison research is aided by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda’s fine perception of energy and matter. 67 91