Leaving the Sect!

In truth, they all understood that although Su Yu doted on Rongrong, he was not without limits.

It was simply that, as parents and elders, they could not help but worry a little more.

The storms outside were too fierce. They wanted the children to spread their wings, yet feared the wind and rain would damage them.

"Forget it. What they needed to experience, they would have to experience eventually. Let us do as Fengzhi suggested." Sword Douluo turned lightly and sighed.

Bone Douluo also sighed. "Let them go. Xiao Yu is steadier than we imagined."

"Rongrong has become much more sensible these past few years as well. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will have to be entrusted to them someday. It would be a good thing for the two of them to gain experience outside in advance."

The three settled the matter here.

Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong ran to Su Yu's door like a happy little sparrow.

Her little hand pounded on the door, her clear voice brimming with irrepressible excitement:

"Brother Su Yu! Open the door! I have good news for you!"

The door quickly opened. Su Yu had barely taken half a step out when the young girl grabbed his arm.

Ning Rongrong tipped up her little face, her eyes sparkling as though studded with starlight, and spoke rapidly:

"Brother Su Yu, Father agreed! He agreed to let us go out and train! Grandpa Jian and Grandpa Bone nodded too!"

She swung Su Yu's arm as she bounced around, even the ribbons in her hair fluttering along:

"We can go to the Star Dou Great Forest! I can finally see the Nether Spirit Flower you told me about!"

"And, Father said you should accompany me. We can plan our own route!"

Seeing her jubilant appearance, a smile rippled through Su Yu's eyes. He reached out and smoothed the bangs the wind had tousled.

"You're that happy?"

"Of course I am!" Ning Rongrong nodded vigorously, the flush on her little face becoming even more pronounced with excitement.

"I've wanted to go out and have a look for ages. Staying in the sect every day was driving me crazy."

"Brother Su Yu, when are we leaving? How about tomorrow?"

"What's the rush?" Su Yu laughed. "We need to prepare some things first. Soul Tools, medicine for injuries, food... we need to have everything ready."

"I'll have the servants prepare them!" Ning Rongrong immediately turned to leave, but Su Yu caught hold of her.

"No need. We'll prepare them ourselves," Su Yu said. "Training is about handling these things yourself. We can't rely on others for everything."

Ning Rongrong blinked, quickly understood, and nodded heavily.

"Right! Then let's prepare now! I'll get my Soul Tool. What about you?"

"Rongrong doesn't need to prepare any of that. Older brother has already prepared everything for you. Rongrong only needs to be a little princess."

Su Yu looked at her, then changed the subject, his tone turning serious.

"Rongrong, once we're outside, you can't be as willful as you are in the sect. There are many dangers out there. You have to listen to me, understand?"

"Got it!" Ning Rongrong patted her chest in assurance. "I'll definitely behave and never run off!"

Though she agreed aloud, her thoughts had already flown far away, filled with the strange flowers and plants of the Star Dou Great Forest and unknown adventures.

Taking Su Yu's hand, she eagerly ran toward her residence.

"Come on, come on! Older brother, hurry up and get ready. Let's try to leave early the day after tomorrow!"

Sunlight fell over their side-by-side figures, stretching their laughter all along the way.

Feeling the warmth in his palm and watching the young girl bouncing around beside him, Su Yu's smile carried a few more expectations for the road ahead.

One day later—

At the Mountain Gate of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the morning mist had yet to fully disperse, carrying the crisp chill unique to the mountains.

Ning Fengzhi stood at the front, his folding fan closed in his hand. His gaze moved back and forth between Su Yu and Ning Rongrong as he repeated his instructions several times.

"Xiao Yu, outside is nothing like the sect. Be more cautious when trouble arises. Rongrong is lively by nature, so look after her more."

"The Star Dou Great Forest has countless Soul Beasts and many dangers. You must be careful."

"Especially you, Rongrong. Don't throw tantrums while you're outside with Xiao Yu. Listen to Xiao Yu.

"Father, I know!"

Ning Rongrong carried a small Soul Tool on her back, and she still clutched the Glimmering Sword in her hand.

She had long been unable to restrain her urge to set off. Listening to Father's instructions, she could not help stamping her foot.

"It's not like we're going to storm some deadly den. We're just training in the outer region. Older brother is so powerful, so we'll definitely be fine!"

Sword Douluo stepped forward and handed Su Yu a palm-sized jade talisman.

"Xiao Yu, this is a Communication Talisman. If you encounter trouble you can't handle, crush it, and I'll be able to sense your location."

"Remember, protect Rongrong and yourself. Don't stubbornly hold on when you face danger. Staying alive is what matters most."

"Yes, Teacher." Su Yu solemnly accepted the jade talisman and carefully put it away.

Bone Douluo took a bulging bag from his Soul Tool and stuffed it into Ning Rongrong's hands.

"There are some Detoxification Pills and dry rations inside. Eat when you're hungry, and don't greedily touch random things outside."

"And if Xiao Yu bullies you, send Grandpa Bone a message. I'll deal with him for you!"

"He wouldn't! Older brother would never bully me!"

Ning Rongrong stuffed the bag into her Soul Tool, grabbed Su Yu's arm, and headed outside.

"Father, Grandpa Jian, Grandpa Bone, we're leaving! We'll bring you gifts when we come back!"

"Be careful on the road!"

Ning Fengzhi called out. He watched their figures gradually recede, only withdrawing his gaze after they vanished around the bend in the mountain path. The concern in his eyes deepened.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo patted Ning Fengzhi on the shoulder.

"Don't worry. With that boy Xiao Yu there, Rongrong will be fine."

"Don't forget, you also sent quite a few Soul Saints to secretly protect them. That girl Rongrong should go out and see the world too."

Ning Fengzhi looked at the empty mountain path and sighed softly, tapping his folded fan against his palm.

"Let's hope so."

After Ning Rongrong and Su Yu left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the first thing they did was head for the Star Dou Great Forest.

In the blink of an eye, two days passed. Ning Rongrong lay sprawled on Su Yu's back as the two made their way toward the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Older brother, I didn't expect training outside to be so exhausting. It's nothing like being in the sect."

Su Yu carried Ning Rongrong on his back, walking steadily along the forest trail. Hearing the tired muttering of the young girl on his back, he could not help smiling.

"This is what training outside is like. Sleeping rough and eating whatever you can find are common. How could it possibly be as comfortable as the sect?"

"But..." Ning Rongrong buried her face in the hollow of his shoulder, her voice muffled.

"Since you're tired, Rongrong, how about we return to the sect?"

Ning Rongrong lay on Su Yu's back, hugged his neck, and gently shook her head.

"No. It's a little tiring, but outside is much more fun than the sect!"

"The Sugar Cake we ate in the little town yesterday was sweeter than what the kitchen makes!"

Su Yu laughed. This girl certainly knew how to amuse herself.

Ning Rongrong wiped Su Yu's forehead with her little hand and said excitedly:

"Older brother, I've already planned it out. This time, we'll first go to the Star Dou Great Forest to see the Nether Spirit Flower, then go to Shrek Academy."

"Shrek Academy?"