Awake Already-Another Round?

Ning Rongrong then spoke up, "Lin Hai, my father came to the academy looking for you yesterday, but you weren't there. Find some time to come back to the sect with me."

Her eyes were playful, as if to say: Even an ugly son-in-law must eventually meet his father-in-law!

Lin Hai knew she harbored some resentment. After all, on their journey to Heaven Dou, he had spent most of his time being affectionate with Ah Yin. Since arriving, she hadn't found a chance to confide in him.

This was undoubtedly very hurtful for the young girl in her first love. But this little thing couldn't stump Lin Hai...

He touched his face and looked at Ning Rongrong with a sad expression. "You called me Lin Hai? Am I not pretty anymore?"

Ning Rongrong instantly lost her composure, and uncontrollably spat out a mouthful of food scraps onto Oscar's face.

"Hahaha--"

Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun laughed so hard they almost dropped their cutlery. It was the first time they'd ever seen Lin Hai like this—

No longer the slightly aloof and all-knowing person she usually is, she has inexplicably become "cheeky" with them and more down-to-earth.

Oscar raised his hand, his face a mixture of food scraps and an extremely complex expression.

He seemed hesitant about whether to wipe it off immediately; this might be the most intimate contact he had ever had with Ning Rongrong in his life...

Xiao Wu laughed so hard she bent over, and it took her a while to straighten up. She then poked Lin Hai's ribs with her slender finger.

"Brother! I never imagined you could be so irreverent!"

Tang San sat to the side, his face stiff, wishing he could immediately move to another table to eat. That damned Lin Hai! Always flirting with everyone, behaving frivolously, why can't Xiao Wu see through his true nature?!

An indescribable resentment welled up within him. This is perhaps a shared sense of bewilderment among many "honest people"—

What's so admirable about those damned blond and white-haired bastards?!

Ning Rongrong was embarrassed in front of everyone, and her cheeks instantly turned bright red.

She instinctively wanted to give Oscar an apologetic look, but when she saw him staring at her with an almost dazed expression, her apology turned into embarrassment and anger, and she focused all her anger on Lin Hai, the instigator.

She puffed out her cheeks, trying to make a fierce expression as she glared at him, but she only looked more charming and adorable.

Seeing this, Lin Hai smiled and walked closer, naturally reaching out to pinch her puffed-up cheeks.

Ning Rongrong was like a pufferfish that had been punctured; her energy dissipated instantly, and her little face became gaunt.

"Don't try to be like Zhu Qing, pretending to be tough doesn't suit you!" Lin Hai said jokingly, his laughter low. "Your face just doesn't exude any murderous aura, it's so cute it's unsettling."

He paused, then changed the subject, asking seemingly casually, "I heard that Sect Master Ning and Bone Douluo came to the academy yesterday, just to see me? There must be something else going on, right?"

Upon hearing this, Tang San, sitting opposite him, involuntarily tensed all his muscles for a moment, his knuckles gripping the chopsticks turning slightly white. Could it be... that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect still intends to harm him?

Ning Rongrong's attention was diverted. She tilted her head up, her little face showing the pride of a rich heiress. "Of course it's more than that! My dad sponsored the academy with one million Gold Soul Coin!"

"One million—" Xiao Wu and the others exclaimed in amazement, marveling at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's immense wealth and status as the continent's number one conglomerate!

Ma Hongjun's small eyes darted around a few times before he leaned close to Dai Mubai's ear and whispered, "Boss Dai, do you think... if I go to the dean to apply for some 'funding' now, will that work?"

Dai Mubai glanced at him sideways, his face clearly saying, 'You're probably still half asleep.'

"Fatty, you need to learn to see beyond appearances. The dean is stingy, not really poor! He can haggle for days over a simple change of signboard for the college, just waiting for the other party to lower the price. Do you think he would easily touch this sponsorship fee that just arrived and hasn't even warmed his hands yet? And for something like yours?"

"But... but this is a necessity for me!" Ma Hongjun, somewhat disheartened, but still struggling with the idea.

"Give me a break!" Dai Mubai bluntly exposed him. "You could easily handle your own problem. Can you honestly say you can't?"

Ma Hongjun immediately wilted like a frostbitten eggplant, unable to refute.

Dai Mubai was right. When he had no girlfriend and no money, he did solve his problem of Evil Fire on his own.

It's just that I feel resentful seeing everyone around me eating better and better.

Especially when you see the Lin Hai across the way, surrounded by beauties on both sides, with plenty to spare...

Lin Hai casually put one arm around Xiao Wu's waist and the other around Ning Rongrong's shoulder, and after a moment's hesitation, he said:

"I have some things to take care of these next few days. How about this, I'll find some time in a few days and go with you."

"Okay!" Ning Rongrong nodded obediently.

Lin Hai had his own plans. Upper Three Sects appeared to be united, and the two great empires maintained a facade of rivalry without outright conflict, the most vigilant and wary force among these major powers was always the Spirit Hall.

This is a tacit understanding and strategic balance formed over generations, which cannot be easily changed by the Spirit Hall simply by presenting a few Pope's Decree or bestowing upon a few honorary elder titles.

To truly subdue the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we must start from multiple levels.

First, you need to intimidate him with your strength, then offer Ning Fengzhi benefits that he absolutely cannot refuse, and finally, with Ning Rongrong's close relationship acting as a mediator, only then will you have a chance of success.

It's time for Tang San to "borrow" those Tang Sect Secret Arts and Hidden Weapon blueprints in his mind.

After the meal, Lin Hai specially packed a portion of food and returned to Liu Erlong's courtyard.

Upon entering the room, Lin Hai saw Liu Erlong sprawled on the bed, fast asleep, completely unladylike. Perhaps because he had just come in from outside, Lin Hai keenly detected a faint scent of photinia blossoms.

At this point, simply calling her to get up for dinner would probably be futile. He gently placed the food on the wooden table in the room, walked to the bedside, and lightly slapped Liu Erlong's buttocks.

With a sharp "snap" and a short gasp, Liu Erlong was jolted awake from his sleep.

She was momentarily stunned, but when she saw that it was Lin Hai standing in front of the bed, a hint of fear flashed across her eyes.

Lin Hai leaned down, placing his hands on either side of her body, deliberately putting on a smile that was both affectionate and dangerous, "You're already awake, shall we have another round?"

Upon hearing this, Liu Erlong suddenly grabbed the blanket next to her and wrapped it tightly around her beautiful body, shaking her head like a rattle drum, causing her disheveled hair to fly up.

"Then get up and eat." Lin Hai found her appearance somewhat amusing and stopped teasing her.

And so, under Lin Hai's mischievous gaze, Liu Erlong hurriedly grabbed the clothes scattered on the ground and dressed himself.

Then, almost simultaneously, he walked to the table, quickly finished eating, and finally fled the courtyard in an odd manner.