Misfortunes Never Come Alone (2)

Early the next morning, Shen Tianchen left early to purchase supplies.

By the time he returned to the hotel, Ning Rongrong had only just gotten up.

"Brother Tianchen, why did you buy so many supplies?"

"I'll be Level 60 soon. I plan to go to the Star Dou Great Forest to find a suitable place for secluded cultivation. Once I break through Level 60 and obtain my sixth spirit ring, I'll come back."

His Soul Power Level was bound to become known sooner or later, so there was no harm in telling Ning Rongrong now.

"Oh, Level 60. That's quite... What? Level 60? You're only a little older than me, yet you're almost Level 60? My heavens!"

Ning Rongrong had thought her own talent was already exceptional, but compared to Shen Tianchen, it was nothing worth mentioning.

Then she asked with interest, "You're going to the Star Dou Great Forest? People in the sect said it's very interesting. Rongrong has never been there before. Brother Tianchen, can you take Rongrong to see it? Rongrong promises not to cause trouble."

As she spoke, she noticed Shen Tianchen's expression gradually turning serious and hurriedly asked, "What's wrong, Brother Tianchen?"

Shen Tianchen said sternly, "Haven't you heard? Countless Spirit Masters have died in there, including quite a few experts above Spirit Emperor level."

"If you don't have sufficient strength, even if you make it there, you might become food for spirit beasts."

Originally, he had thought Ning Rongrong could behave however she wanted. He had no spare time to help Ning Fengzhi discipline her.

But the broad-mindedness Ning Rongrong had shown last night made him unable to help feeling worried.

In the original timeline, Ning Rongrong had gotten into a fierce dispute with Dai Mubai for some unknown reason. She had even invoked the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect behind her, intending to intimidate Dai Mubai, only to find that he was not afraid in the slightest.

Her temper was far too willful, practically carved into her bones.

Of course, during their argument, it was also possible that Flender and the others had deliberately arranged it that way. After all, they had promised Ning Fengzhi, so they naturally had to follow through.

Dai Mubai aside, Ning Rongrong's temper alone was a ticking time bomb.

One had to know that ordinary Support-type Spirit Masters usually kept an extremely low profile in daily life. Even her father, Ning Fengzhi, did not dare to casually use his influence to pressure others as she did. It was far too easy to make enemies for the sect that way.

Setting aside whether Ning Rongrong could evolve into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.

The vast majority of Support-type Spirit Masters had no ability to protect themselves. When facing powerful Spirit Masters or spirit beasts, they had little chance even to escape.

A pampered young lady like Ning Rongrong should have understood this principle even more clearly. Instead, she had been excessively indulged by the two grandfathers in her sect.

Sword Bone Douluo could not stay by Ning Rongrong's side at all times. Their duties were to protect the Sect Master and guard the sect.

Once the powerful people around them left, Support-type Spirit Masters were fish on the chopping block, at the mercy of others.

Yet Ning Rongrong still did not understand this and continued making enemies everywhere.

"I don't know how high your status is within the sect, but in the Spirit Master World, you're only a Support-type Spirit Master."

"You were fortunate to have gone out with me last night, and you should also be glad that the two brothers from the Magic Wolf Combination were not narrow-minded people."

"If it had been someone else, they might have held a grudge against you. If I weren't by your side, do you think they wouldn't make a move against you?"

"Support-type Spirit Masters should keep a low profile, not stir up trouble outside."

"The reason your father keeps such a tight rein on you is because he understands your temperament. Once you offend someone beyond repair, it is hard to guarantee they won't strike when your guard is down."

"If you were merely an ordinary disciple, that would be one thing. But you are Sect Master Ning's daughter, the sect's future successor. If you continue behaving like this, the sect won't be far from destruction."

"I've said all I need to say. Whether you listen is up to you."

Ning Rongrong's eyes widened, her face full of disbelief.

She had never imagined that Shen Tianchen, who had always been gentle and refined, would become so angry.

Ning Rongrong's eyes immediately reddened. "Brother Tianchen, do even you think Rongrong was wrong?"

Shen Tianchen still wore a stern expression. "Maintaining reverence toward all things is a compulsory lesson for Spirit Masters. If you still want to follow me, then change your temperament."

"If you think you did nothing wrong, or that you misjudged me, you may leave on your own. I will not stop you."

With that, Shen Tianchen left the room without looking back.

With Ning Rongrong's current temperament at his side, he truly feared she would get him killed.

He was not some nanny. In his eyes, Ning Rongrong's identity carried no intimidation whatsoever.

If she did not want to change her temperament, or still failed to realize the severity of the matter, then for his own safety, they could only part ways here.

After leaving, Shen Tianchen returned to his own room.

He let out a long sigh. "I hope she understands," he said, then lowered his head in thought.

If he remembered correctly, Shrek's admissions had more or less ended.

According to the original plot, Zhu Zhuqing, Tang San, Xiao Wu, and Ning Rongrong would all eventually join Shrek Academy and form the so-called Shrek Seven Devils.

But now, after what he had told her, there was a ninety-nine percent chance Ning Rongrong would not join Shrek Academy.

Without Ning Rongrong's support, they would have difficulty even reaching the finals of the Spirit Master Tournament.

As for who Shrek Academy would find to replace her later, Shen Tianchen did not care.

He also considered recruiting some people into Spirit Hall, but dismissed the thought after thinking it over.

Tang San and Xiao Wu both bore a blood feud against Spirit Hall, so they naturally could not join.

Ma Hongjun and Oscar had been instilled with some improper ideas by Shrek Academy, making them difficult to recruit as well.

As for Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, that was even more impossible.

Around noon.

Ning Rongrong seemed to have thought things through and took the initiative to knock on Shen Tianchen's door.

She came to him and said, "Brother Tianchen, I've thought it over. I know I was wrong. From now on, I'll definitely change my temperament, restrain my temper, and stop causing trouble. I want to keep following you and go with you to the Star Dou Great Forest."

"Knowing one's mistakes and correcting them is the greatest good. However, I still don't recommend that you enter the Star Dou Great Forest."

Shen Tianchen had not expected that a problem which even Ning Fengzhi found troublesome would be solved by his eloquence.

If Ning Fengzhi found out, he would probably thank him properly.

"Why? Isn't Brother Tianchen satisfied even after Rongrong has changed like this?" A pitiful look appeared on Ning Rongrong's face.

"The Star Dou Great Forest is no less dangerous than the Sunset Forest. It contains countless kinds of spirit beasts, and they are all highly hostile toward humans."

"If I were not a Battle Spirit Master, even I would not dare enter it lightly."

Ning Rongrong continued, "But Brother Tianchen, Rongrong has offended quite a few people. If Rongrong stays somewhere alone and those enemies come looking for me again, wouldn't that be dangerous?"

Shen Tianchen pondered for a while after hearing this, but ultimately nodded in agreement.

"Fine, you can go in. But remember, once we enter, you must not run around. Stay by my side at all times and act according to my orders. Can you do that?"

Ning Rongrong was overjoyed upon hearing this and immediately nodded repeatedly like a pecking chick, afraid Shen Tianchen would change his mind again.