Two-Week Vacation: Rongrong Returns to the Sect, Fengzhi Visits Friends

The next morning, on Shrek Academy's training grounds, Yu Xiaogang looked at the energetic group and suddenly announced some welcome news. "You've all trained hard lately, and you've just gone through breakthroughs in Soul Power. Flender, Erlong, and I discussed it and decided to give you two weeks off. No training—go have fun, adjust yourselves, and prepare for the Elite Competition."

"Really? That's great!" Ma Hongjun was the first to jump up, his eyes sparkling with excitement. "I'm going to Heaven Dou City's Snack Street and try every delicious thing there!" Dai Mubai also nodded with a smile. "Perfect. I can go practice at the Soul Dueling Arena and get familiar with my new Soul Power level." A faint smile appeared on Zhu Zhuqing's cool face as she said softly, "I want to visit the Soul Tool shops in Heaven Dou City and see whether they have any speed-type Soul Tools that suit me."

As everyone eagerly discussed their vacation plans, Xiao Wu tugged on Tang San's sleeve and asked with shining eyes, "Third Brother, what are we doing during the vacation? Should we gather herbs in the forest outside the city, or go browse the market?" Tang San looked at her expectant expression and smiled gently. "Whatever you want. I'll go wherever you want to go."

Lin Zhixia leaned off to the side, smiling at their tacit understanding. She then turned to Oscar. "Oscar, your Food System Spirit Ability was just improved. Do you want to check out the ingredient shops at Spirit Hall? You might find materials for new spirit abilities." Oscar's eyes lit up. "Great idea! Fourth Sister, let's go together then. I'll treat you to Heaven Dou City's most famous Sweet Cake!"

Just as everyone was chatting excitedly, Ning Rongrong suddenly spoke up. "I may need to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect first. I haven't seen Dad, Sword Grandpa, or Bone Grandpa in a long time. I want to tell them about my breakthrough." Tang San nodded. "You should. It'll be good to go back and see them. If you need any help, just tell us."

That afternoon, Ning Rongrong set out for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with the Recovery Sausages Oscar had prepared and the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Usage Experience Lin Zhixia had helped organize. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was located atop a mountain outside Heaven Dou City. Its buildings gleamed with gold and jade, looking like a glazed castle from afar.

As soon as she reached the sect entrance, the gate guards respectfully saluted her. "Young Sect Master, you've returned! The Sect Master and the two Titled Douluo are waiting for you in the main hall!" Ning Rongrong nodded with a smile and hurried toward the hall. The moment she entered, she saw Ning Fengzhi seated at the head, with Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong standing on either side. All three looked at her expectantly.

"Dad! Sword Grandpa! Bone Grandpa!" Ning Rongrong threw herself into Ning Fengzhi's arms and said coquettishly, "I'm back!" Ning Fengzhi smiled and stroked her head. "Silly girl, how have you been at Shrek? Have you been cultivating properly?"

"Of course I have!" Ning Rongrong straightened up. With a thought, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda rose from her palm. The nine-tiered pagoda radiated dazzling nine-colored light as clear Spirit Power Fluctuations spread outward. "Dad, Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa, look! My Martial Soul evolved into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, and my Soul Power has risen from Rank 28 to Rank 38!"

Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong were all stunned. Then, surprise burst forth in their eyes. Chen Xin stepped forward and carefully examined the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, his voice trembling with excitement. "The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda! It really is the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda! Rongrong, you've broken the thousand-year limitation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!" Gu Rong could not help nodding as well. "Rank 38! How long has it been? You rose ten ranks already. It's practically a miracle!"

Ning Fengzhi looked at his daughter, his eyes filled with pride. He gently patted Ning Rongrong's shoulder. "Good child, you're truly the pride of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! Tell Dad quickly—how did you do it? Did you encounter some fortuitous opportunity?"

Ning Rongrong sat down and excitedly told them about obtaining Aromatic Silk Beauty at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, how Tang San had distributed the Immortal Grade Herbs, and how everyone had broken through together. When she mentioned Tang San, her tone was especially admiring. "Dad, Third Brother is incredible! Not only did he find the Immortal Grade Herbs, he even knew which herb suited each person. My Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda was able to evolve entirely because of the Aromatic Silk Beauty Third Brother gave me!"

When she mentioned Lin Zhixia, she added with a smile, "And Fourth Sister is amazing too. Not only did she help me organize the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's usage techniques, she also guided me in controlling my Soul Power during training. She and Third Brother are both my role models!"

The more Ning Fengzhi heard, the more interested he became. A trace of curiosity flashed in his eyes. "Rongrong, who exactly are this Third Brother and Fourth Sister you keep mentioning? They can find Immortal Grade Herbs and understand so much about herbal properties and Spirit Knowledge. They're not simple people."

Chen Xin nodded as well. "If they can earn Rongrong's admiration and help her achieve such a tremendous breakthrough in so short a time, these two young people are worth meeting." Gu Rong stroked his beard and smiled. "Since Rongrong is on vacation, why not invite them to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect as guests? We can properly thank them for taking care of Rongrong."

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up. "Yes, yes! I'll send Third Brother and Fourth Sister a message right away and invite them to visit the sect! Dad, Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa, you'll definitely like them once you meet them!"

Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile. "All right, then we'll wait for your friends to visit. For now, rest properly in the sect and spend some time with us."

That evening, Ning Rongrong sent Tang San and Lin Zhixia messages through a Soul Tool, inviting them to visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect during the vacation. After discussing it, Tang San and Lin Zhixia decided to accompany Xiao Wu around Heaven Dou City for a few days before going to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect together. That way, they could fulfill Xiao Wu's wish while also visiting Ning Rongrong's family and thanking them for taking care of Rongrong.

Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun had already plunged headfirst into Heaven Dou City's Snack Street, holding Roasted Spirit Deer Meat in his left hand and Sugar Cake in his right, eating to his heart's content. Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing went to the Soul Dueling Arena, where an exciting two-person battle drew continuous applause from the stands. With Lin Zhixia accompanying him, Oscar also found quite a few rare ingredients and began researching new Food System Spirit Abilities.

The two-week vacation had only just begun, and relaxed smiles filled the faces of the Shrek Group. They did not know that this visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would not only forge deep friendships with Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong, but also secure a powerful backer for Shrek Academy, adding greater odds of victory to the coming Elite Competition.