Ning Rongrong Arrives at Heaven Dou Royal Academy

Ning Rongrong immediately pictured Ye Xiao's handsome yet somewhat annoying face in her mind.

No, I have to go find him!

He had bullied her last time, so she had to win back her dignity this time!

And... and she had to let him see just how powerful the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda truly was.

It was definitely not like he had said!

Ning Rongrong no longer hesitated and waved at the Disciple. "Got it. You may leave!"

Then, like a little whirlwind, she rushed from the room and ran toward the study where her father, Ning Fengzhi, handled sect affairs.

"Father! Father!" Ning Rongrong's crisp voice reached the study before she did.

Inside the study, Ning Fengzhi sat behind his desk, dealing with sect matters.

He had an elegant temperament and a gentle expression. Hearing his daughter's voice, he looked up, a loving smile appearing on his face. "Rongrong, what is it? Why are you in such a hurry?"

Ning Rongrong ran up to the desk, panting. Bracing both hands against its edge, she lifted her Little Face and said seriously, "Father! I want to go to Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

"Oh?" Ning Fengzhi raised his brows slightly, setting down his pen as he asked gently, "Why do you suddenly want to attend Heaven Dou Royal Academy? Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's own training system is not lacking, and Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu can guide you as well."

"I... I just want to go!" Ning Rongrong twisted her body, beginning to wield the Little Demoness's full coquettish arsenal. "I heard Heaven Dou Royal Academy has many formidable people my age, and I want to see them for myself! Besides... besides, the environment there is nice, and there are lots of children."

She did not directly say it was because of Ye Xiao, but the thoughts and urgency she could not hide on her Little Face were impossible to conceal from Ning Fengzhi, the meticulous Sect Master who saw through people's hearts.

A knowing smile flashed through Ning Fengzhi's eyes.

He naturally knew that his daughter had had a minor conflict with the Boy named Ye Xiao.

When Uncle Jian returned, he had mentioned it briefly. He said the child possessed both talent and character, and that he seemed to be only six years old yet was already a Soul Master, which was rather unusual.

On top of that, Rongrong had investigated him. How could he not know?

A six-year-old Soul Master capable of drawing even Uncle Jian's attention was indeed worth watching.

If his talent was truly exceptional, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might be able to invest in and recruit him early.

Letting the two children interact would allow them to see what Ye Xiao was really like. At the same time, it would let Rongrong gain experience outside and see the world beyond the sect, along with talented peers. That might not be without benefit to her future growth.

With that in mind, Ning Fengzhi's smile remained unchanged as he nodded. "Since Rongrong wants to go, then go."

"Really?!" Ning Rongrong had not expected her father to agree so readily. She jumped up in delight.

"Mhm." Ning Fengzhi nodded. "However, once you are at the academy, you must follow its rules and cannot be willful or cause trouble. You must not neglect your cultivation either, understand?"

"I know, I know! Thank you, Father!" Ning Rongrong cheered, lunged forward to hug Ning Fengzhi, then ran off again.

She was already plotting how to charge into Heaven Dou Royal Academy and settle scores with that annoying yet somewhat special Ye Xiao.

Watching his daughter's cheerful figure depart, Ning Fengzhi smiled and shook his head.

Ye Xiao... Heaven Dou Royal Academy... perhaps it was time to have someone keep a closer eye on that child.

At Heaven Dou Royal Academy, the morning sunlight filtered through towering trees, scattering mottled patches of light and shadow.

As usual, after finishing his morning training, Ye Xiao headed toward the academy's Mimicry Training Ground.

The environment there would help him sense and control the power of the Five Elements Jade Seal with greater precision.

Just as he passed through a small garden connecting the teaching area and the training area, a familiar figure suddenly sprang out from behind a rosebush and blocked his path.

"Ye Xiao!"

Ye Xiao focused his gaze, then let out a soft sound of surprise.

It was actually the Little Princess, Ning Rongrong.

Today, she wore an even more exquisite, well-fitting pale pink academy dress that made her skin appear even fairer.

Her smooth Long Hair had been tied into two adorable buns behind her head, secured with hair ties set with tiny pearls.

She stood with her hands on her hips, chin slightly raised as she looked at Ye Xiao.

Yet due to their height difference, the pose looked more like she was slightly lifting her head to look up at him. It added a touch of innocent charm and gave her no imposing presence at all.

"So it's you." Ye Xiao stopped. "Why are you at the academy? This isn't the Seven Treasures Chamber of Commerce."

"Hmph! Why can't I come?" Ning Rongrong wrinkled her little nose, puffed out her chest, which had only just begun to develop, and said proudly, "I'm here to study! Starting today, I'm a student of Heaven Dou Royal Academy!"

"Study?" Ye Xiao froze for a moment before quickly understanding.

That was right. Following the original course of events, Ning Rongrong should indeed have gone to Shrek Academy.

But that would be six years later.

Yet now, because of his appearance, had he inadvertently changed her choice?

She had actually come directly to Heaven Dou Royal Academy?

Shrek Academy of the future would probably lose Ning Rongrong, this Little Demoness and top-tier support Soul Master.

Still, that was fine.

He instinctively glanced around Ning Rongrong. The area was empty; she was alone.

"Are you here by yourself?" Ye Xiao asked curiously.

Considering how dearly the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect treasured this Little Princess, they had let her come to enroll at the academy alone?

That did not seem very reasonable.

Ning Rongrong blinked her big eyes, looking perfectly justified. "I'm here to study. If I'm not coming alone, am I supposed to bring a whole group with me?"

Ye Xiao could not help but laugh and deliberately teased her. "I thought a noble young lady like you would at least bring dozens of bodyguards everywhere, surrounded by attendants in a grand procession.

Looks like I overthought it."

Ye Xiao actually had a favorable impression of Ning Rongrong. After all, looks were justice.

She was pink and adorable, and her temper had not reached Little Demoness levels either. She was simply a spoiled Little Fellow; with a bit of guidance, she could still become well-behaved.

"You!" Ning Rongrong caught the mockery in his words. Her Little Face puffed up like an angry Little Pufferfish, looking both cute and lovable.

"This is Heaven Dou Royal Academy! There are three Commissioners here, along with so many teachers and guards. It's perfectly safe! I don't need to bring so many bodyguards!"

She paused, then extended a fair, tender finger straight at Ye Xiao. Her tone turned fierce. "Besides, the greatest danger here is you, you Bad Egg."

Seeing Ning Rongrong reminded him of how he had bullied her until she cried last time.

Ye Xiao did not know whether to laugh or cry.

He had not expected this Little Princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to be so grudging and stubborn.

Now Ye Xiao understood. This Little Fellow had come specifically for him.

As for Ning Fengzhi and the others, they had probably investigated him as well.

Let them investigate if they wanted. Ye Xiao did not know what the future held either.

He just had to cultivate.

As long as he possessed sufficient strength, there would be many things he could change.