Uncle Ning!

She leaned in closer and cautiously stretched out her little hand, wanting to touch the edge of the array diagram, but an invisible force gently bounced her away.

"Immortal Slaying Array Diagram..." Ning Rongrong tilted her head and muttered softly.

"It sounds so powerful! What does it do? Can it cut through lots of things like Grandpa Jian's sword?"

Su Yu put away the array diagram and Soul Rings, then rubbed her hair.

"What it does is far more complicated than simply cutting things."

Su Yu gripped the hilt of the Immortal Slaying Sword and gently held the blade out before Ning Rongrong.

The crimson blade gleamed with a warm, flowing luster beneath the sunlight, its surface carved with intricate patterns that seemed almost alive.

The patterns flickered faintly as the light shifted. Though they exuded a chilling killing intent, Su Yu's Soul Power had currently suppressed them into docility.

"Give it a try, but be careful."

Su Yu's voice was encouraging.

Ning Rongrong swallowed, wiped her little hands against the hem of her clothes, and cautiously reached out, her fingertips lightly resting on the hilt.

It was not as cold as she had imagined. Instead, it carried a faint, gentle warmth. Clearly, Su Yu had deliberately restrained the sword's vicious aura.

"So heavy..."

The moment she tried to lift it, the weight of the blade dragged down her wrist, and her little face immediately turned red with strain.

"Brother Su Yu, it—it's so heavy!"

Su Yu chuckled softly and secretly sent a thread of Soul Power over to support the blade.

"Try using your Soul Power to guide it."

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up, and she did as he said, mobilizing the Soul Power within her body.

Though the support-type Soul Power of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda did not excel in attack, it was pure and gentle. As it slowly flowed in through the hilt, it unexpectedly resonated subtly with the Immortal Slaying Sword.

The blade trembled slightly and gave off a low hum, as though responding to that pure Soul Power.

"It moved! It moved!"

Ning Rongrong cried out in delight. With the help of the force Su Yu had sent over, she finally managed to raise the sword to her chest.

Imitating the way Sword Douluo practiced his swordsmanship, she awkwardly swung once. The sword tip sliced through the air, trailing a faint red gleam.

"Watch your footing."

Su Yu reacted quickly, catching her when she nearly fell from losing her balance, then smoothly took the sword back.

"This sword has a fierce temperament. You'll only be able to truly control it once your Soul Power grows stronger."

Ning Rongrong panted, her little face brimming with excitement. "Wow! The Immortal Slaying Sword is amazing!"

"It's more amazing than every sword I've ever seen! Brother Su Yu, can you teach me Sword Practice in the future?"

"Father always says I'm a Support System Soul Master, but I want to become an Assault System Soul Master. That way, I can protect Father too someday!"

As she spoke, Ning Rongrong clenched her little fists and swung them through the air twice.

Seeing her clenched little fists and the light shining in her eyes, Su Yu could not help smiling. He reached out and gently rubbed her hair.

"With that determination, Rongrong, Ning Sect Master will definitely be touched when he hears it."

It was then that Ning Rongrong spotted Ning Fengzhi and the other two approaching from the corner of her eye.

Her eyes lit up, and she ran over like a nimble little deer.

She grabbed Ning Fengzhi's sleeve and shook it, her clear voice filled with excitement.

"Father! Brother Su Yu's Martial Soul is so powerful! It's called the Immortal Slaying Array Diagram, and he has two super powerful swords too. They're more impressive than every sword I've ever seen!"

Ning Fengzhi laughed as she shook him. Raising a hand, he gently stroked the top of her head before turning his gaze toward Su Yu.

The gentle smile he had worn earlier faded slightly, replaced by inquiry and solemnity in his eyes as he slowly spoke.

"Little friend Su Yu, I have never heard of your Martial Soul before. It must possess something exceptional."

"You flatter me, Ning Sect Master. I still have many shortcomings and need to devote myself to learning."

Su Yu bowed slightly, his tone humble.

Bone Douluo also set aside his usual teasing expression. His sharp eyes sized Su Yu up and down, and only after a long moment did he speak.

"At the Soul Grandmaster level, you can bear two Hundred Thousand Year Soul Rings and condense such a sharp sword weapon. Such a Martial Soul is truly unprecedented."

Su Yu cupped his hands. "You overpraise me, Senior. This junior is still inexperienced and needs more tempering through experience."

At that moment, Sword Douluo stepped forward and said gravely, "Xiao Yu, your Martial Soul has extraordinary potential, but your foundation still needs to be strengthened."

"From now on, I'll personally teach you for two hours every day. Remember, my methods have always been strict. If you can't endure them, say so early."

"Yes! This disciple will definitely live up to Teacher's expectations!" Su Yu answered with a bow, his voice firm.

Sword Douluo nodded slightly in acknowledgment.

Ning Fengzhi stepped forward and lightly patted Su Yu's shoulder, his tone warm.

"Xiao Yu, since you are Uncle Jian's disciple, there is no need for you to call me 'Ning Sect Master' from now on. It sounds too distant. Just call me Uncle Ning."

"Thank you, Uncle Ning." Su Yu looked up, a little more warmth in his eyes.

Seeing this, Bone Douluo also moved closer. He crossed his arms as he looked at Su Yu, a hearty smile appearing on his face.

"Xiao Yu, just like Rongrong, call me Grandpa Bone. Here, this is a meeting gift for you."

As he spoke, he pulled a card shimmering with a Purple Gold sheen from his Soul Tool and handed it to Su Yu.

Su Yu looked at the card in slight surprise and instinctively glanced at Sword Douluo beside him.

Sword Douluo gave a soft snort. His tone was somewhat impatient, though he could not hide his indulgence.

"If that old bone gives it to you, just take it. All he's saved up in his life is some spare money. No need to be polite with him."

Only then did Su Yu accept the Purple Gold card and cup his hands. "Thank you, Grandpa Bone."

Ning Rongrong watched enviously from the side and clung to Bone Douluo's arm coquettishly.

"Grandpa Bone! What about mine?"

Unable to withstand her pestering, Bone Douluo took out another sparkling Soul Beast Core pendant from his Soul Tool and stuffed it into her hands.

The Young Girl cheered and went Bouncing Around to one side.

Ning Fengzhi watched Ning Rongrong clutching her newly acquired pendant as she spun around on the grass, a gentle smile rippling in his eyes. He then turned to Su Yu.

"All right, Xiao Yu, we'll head back first and won't disturb you young people."

Bone Douluo nodded as well. Before leaving, he did not forget to wink at Su Yu, his expression seeming to say:

"I'll leave this girl in your care."

The moment the two turned around, Sword Douluo's voice sank, carrying unquestionable authority.

"Xiao Yu, your training begins tomorrow. I'll wait for you here at Mao Shi tomorrow morning, at six. Don't be late."

Su Yu froze—Mao Shi?

That was two hours earlier than he had expected.

But he did not hesitate in the slightest and immediately straightened his back as he answered.

"Yes, this disciple understands. I definitely won't be late."

Only then did Sword Douluo nod in satisfaction and turn to follow Ning Fengzhi and the others.

After the three left, Ning Rongrong grabbed Su Yu's hand.

"Brother Su Yu, I want to practice the sword! I'm not afraid of hardship!"

"Okay, Rongrong. Tomorrow morning, older brother will bring you here to practice the sword too!"

"Yay! Older brother, you can't lie to me!"