Ning Fengzhi Visits Shrek
Upon hearing this, Ah Rou immediately became excited. "You mean Ah Yin?! She's also in Heaven Dou City?"
"Oh, you guys know each other! But that makes sense, the Star Dou Great Forest isn't actually that big..." Lin Hai chuckled, it seemed the deal was done.
Ah Rou nodded slightly embarrassedly. "I fought with her a few times before because of tribal issues, but I never expected that we would become friends after fighting!"
The matter of clan territory... Goodness, your Soft Bone Rabbit clan must have eaten a lot of their territory!
To be honest, Lin Hai was very curious about what it would be like for two gentle women to fight, but he estimated that the chances were slim—perhaps he could try a different way to "spar"?
"You just said she lost her memory, what happened?" Ah Rou asked, puzzled.
Lin Hai shook his head with a wry smile, "It's a long story for a child without a mother. Since you're friends, that makes things easier. Go keep her company and help her remember things! Maybe if you kiss her a couple of times, it'll remind her of something?"
Ah Rou playfully punched Lin Hai and said coquettishly, "Stop talking nonsense. Xiao Wu has loved eating carrots since she was little, and I've always loved them... Why would I tell you what I like to eat?"
Lin Hai blinked, looking completely innocent: I don't think I asked that, did I?!
"Pfft—" Ah Rou couldn't help but laugh out loud, not knowing whether she was amused by Lin Hai's expression or felt that what she had just said was too outrageous.
"Anyway, Xiao Wu and I rarely eat Blue Silver Grass; it doesn't taste good at all!"
Lin Hai rolled his eyes. "That's right, grass isn't really meant to be eaten. Ah Yin has transformed back into human form, and she's fragrant and juicy. But don't ask too many questions now, I'll take you to see her!"
After saying that, he grabbed Ah Rou's arm without saying another word, and the two disappeared from the rooftop in a flash.
At this moment, Flender and Liu Erlong entered the reception room and met Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong. Gu Rong's peculiar appearance caused Flender's pupils to shrink slightly, but he quickly recovered and put on a fawning smile:
"Oh, Sect Master Ning, Your Excellency Bone Douluo, welcome to Blue... Shrek Academy! Your presence truly brings honor to Shrek Academy!"
Gu Rong nodded slightly, Ning Fengzhi rose to greet him with a gentle and refined smile.
"Dean Flender, you flatter me. My daughter is studying at your esteemed academy, and I should have paid her a visit long ago. However, due to the many affairs of my sect, I have been unable to make the trip. Today, Rong Rong returned to the sect and only then did I learn that your academy has moved to Heaven Dou City, so I came here specifically to pay my respects."
He looked at Liu Erlong beside Flender and asked, "This must be Vice Dean Liu Erlong, right?"
Liu Erlong remained calm and nodded to the two, saying, "Greetings, Sect Master Ning, and Your Excellency Bone Douluo."
"I've long heard of the legendary Golden Iron Triangle, but I've never had the chance to meet them..."
After exchanging pleasantries and pleasantries, the three of them took their seats.
Ning Fengzhi recalled what Flender had said when he first entered and spoke first:
"Rong Rong told me that Blue Tyrant Academy has now been renamed Shrek Academy. However, when Uncle Bone and I entered just now, we saw that the sign at the school gate had not been changed yet. It seems that the academy is busy with affairs, and we have indeed bothered them."
Seeing that his "slip of the tongue" had worked, Flender immediately put on his acting skills and let out a long sigh:
"To be honest, Sect Master Ning, whether it was Shrek Academy, which I previously ran in Suotuo City, or Blue Tyrant Academy, which Er Long ran, both were primarily for teaching commoner students."
"A student like Rong Rong is truly an exception. If it weren't for Sect Master Ning's letter instructing me beforehand, I wouldn't even dare to accept her!"
"Since the academy primarily caters to ordinary students, tuition fees are naturally low, resulting in both academies operating at a loss for many years. Now that they've merged, it's only making matters worse!"
"A few days ago, Tang San, a student of the academy, was ambushed outside Suotuo City and was seriously injured. The academy spent all its funds just to hire someone to treat him, which is one of the reasons why Shrek moved to Heaven Dou City."
As he said this, Flender casually observed Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong's expressions.
The result disappointed him somewhat.
Gu Rong's poker face showed only a slight hint of surprise before returning to its usual calm. Ning Fengzhi, however, frowned slightly and said:
"Suotuo City... As far as I know, the strongest individuals in the Suotuo City Spirit Hall Main Hall and the City Lord's Mansion are only Soul Saint. Who on earth dares to be so audacious?"
Flender felt his acting skills were far inferior to the two opposite him. He shook his head and said:
"They are just three Soul Ancestor who often cause trouble in the city. They say they are acting under someone's orders, but we don't know the specific identity of the person in charge. Fortunately, Tang San has now recovered and is in Heaven Dou City. Plus, we, the Golden Iron Triangle, are all here, so there shouldn't be any major problems."
He was already certain that the mastermind was Bone Douluo.
This statement served two purposes: first, to make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect think twice; and second, to tell Ning Fengzhi regardless of whether Gu Rong was present that day, he did not intend to expose the matter and hoped that the other party would stop there.
By feigning poverty in her words, she was also trying to test Ning Fengzhi's attitude.
"It's good that everyone is alright." Ning Fengzhi nodded, then got to the point:
"Rong Rong told me that there is a student named Lin Hai in your academy, and that Rong Rong's great progress is all thanks to his help. I wonder if this Young Friend Lin Hai is still in the academy?"
Mentioning Lin Hai invigorated Flender, much like how people used to react when mentioning Yu Xiaogang:
"He was here just now, but he left before Sect Master Ning arrived. That kid goes out every few days, I don't know where he goes. Is Sect Master Ning looking for him?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "Naturally, it's to express my gratitude. Our sect had an ancestor who broke through the Martial Soul limitations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but due to the passage of time, the method of breaking through has not been passed down."
"Now that Rong Rong has broken free from her confinement with Lin Hai's help, as the sect leader and a father, I naturally have to express my sincere gratitude."
Flender waved his hand and said, "Sect Master Ning, you flatter me. Lin Hai entered the academy a year earlier than Rong Rong, so he is considered a senior. It is only right that he helps his junior sister. There is no need for thanks."
Flender had speculated that Lin Hai might be from the Spirit Hall, and since Ning Fengzhi's intentions were so obvious, Lin Hai's unwillingness to show himself suggested that he didn't want to have too much contact with him, or perhaps he had other motives.
Giving yourself the opportunity is also a way of going with the flow, giving yourself a chance to reap favors.
Shrek's teachers are all straightforward, and most of the students are also simple-minded. Now, with the addition of such a perceptive and exceptionally talented student, Flender feels even more confident that Shrek's future is bright.
Ning Fengzhi shook his head solemnly. "Anything that can break the shackles of Martial Soul is a treasure in any faction. How can I not thank you?"
"However, since my Young Friend Lin Hai is not here, I will come to bother you another day."
"If he returns, please convey our gratitude to Dean Flender. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect welcomes Young Friend Lin Hai to visit at any time. Of course, all the teachers and students of the Shrek Academy are also welcome..."