Douluo: Poisonous Tongue, Loves Telling the Truth

Her expression was incredibly arrogant, hands on her hips, looking as if she were ready to start a fight right then and there.

"Ning Rongrong?"

"Xia Ran?"

Two voices of surprise rang out simultaneously, both of them widening their eyes in utter shock.

Hearing the name "Ning Rongrong," Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu, who were behind him, also crowded around Xia Ran.

"Zhuqing? Xiao Wu?"

"Why are you two here?"

The person who had arrived was none other than Ning Rongrong, who had returned to her sect some time ago.

After leaving the Star Dou Forest, Ning Rongrong had located a nearby sect property and boarded a carriage back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

When they had parted ways, she had even mentioned that she would return to Shrek in a while to visit Xia Ran and Zhu Zhuqing.

He hadn't expected to run into her here.

"What is the name of this restaurant?"

Xia Ran recalled the commotion outside the door just a moment ago and couldn't help but ask.

"It's named Ning! This is a property of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"More than half of the restaurants in Heaven Dou City belong to my family!"

As she finished speaking, the scene fell into a dead silence!

Xia Ran had thought the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be wealthy, but he hadn't imagined they were this rich; it seemed their businesses were spread across the entire continent.

Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu also widened their beautiful eyes, not expecting Ning Rongrong to be a real "princess"!

"You haven't answered yet! Why did you come to Heaven Dou City? I even sent people to Shrek to look for you a while ago!"

Chapter 51: Grandpa Sword has agreed to our relationship

(Adding one of Ning Rongrong!)

Zhu Zhuqing immediately recounted everything that had happened during this period to Ning Rongrong.

From Tang San's drastic change in temperament after returning to the academy and the appearance of Yu Xiaogang, who wanted to take Xia Ran as his disciple; to Dai Mubai using hidden weapons to severely injure her while Tang San fled; and finally, Xia Ran saving her and confirming their relationship...

After the story was told, Ning Rongrong once again revealed that evil, squinting expression of hers!

Her gaze kept scanning Zhu Zhuqing's chest, and in the end, she even pulled her aside to whisper secrets!

As a fellow girl, Xiao Wu also wanted to join in on the fun; she perked up her pink rabbit ears, grabbed a carrot from the dinner plate, and joined the gossip circle while stuffing her mouth with food.

For a moment, Xia Ran was the only outsider in the private room, and he even considered whether he should leave to give the three of them some space.

Watching the three girls acting all sneaky over there, with Ning Rongrong glancing at him from time to time, Xia Ran felt speechless, knowing that nothing good would come of today.

He had originally thought it was just a simple incident involving an ignorant passerby, but he hadn't expected...

Before long, the three of them finally finished their discussion.

He didn't know what Ning Rongrong had said, but when they returned to the dining table, Zhu Zhuqing's beautiful, mature face was flushed so red it looked like it could bleed.

Ning Rongrong kept encouraging her with that mischievous smirk, making Xia Ran feel truly uneasy.

Finally, he couldn't hold it in anymore and slammed his hand on the table.

"I'm warning you! If you keep looking at me with that expression, I won't be polite!"

"Yo, yo, yo~ Let's see how you plan to be 'impolite' right in front of Zhuqing!"

Facing Xia Ran's threat, the little witch revealed her wicked side, puffing out her flat chest as she prepared to go head-to-head with him.

The "what are you going to do about it" expression on her face was just begging to be punched, and she didn't forget to nudge Zhu Zhuqing with her elbow, signaling for her to speak up.

"Xia Ran, why don't you go to the Sunset Forest tomorrow? Since Rongrong is here today, let's go for a stroll tonight."

Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing was actually following the other girl's lead and making the request, Xia Ran couldn't help but be surprised.

He felt more and more that something big was about to happen; his intuition was usually very accurate!

However, he had originally planned to rest here for the night anyway, as everyone was exhausted from the long journey.

Besides, with Xiao Wu acting as a stumbling block, he hadn't been able to have any deep interactions with Zhu Zhuqing for several days, and with their departure approaching, they really needed to have a heart-to-heart...

He agreed immediately.

"Alright, I'll listen to you."

Seeing Xia Ran's reaction, Ning Rongrong folded her arms across her chest, rolled her eyes beautifully, and wore an expression of utter disdain.

"Tch~ how many days has it been since you confirmed your relationship?"

Then, she changed the subject, staring at Xia Ran with curiosity.

"I heard you're going to the Sunset Forest by yourself?"

"Do you want me to say a word to Grandpa Sword? He has already agreed to our relationship."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere in the room instantly froze.

Xiao Wu looked at Xia Ran with an expression of disbelief, her pair of pink rabbit ears instantly standing straight up.

Zhu Zhuqing frowned slightly, also looking toward Xia Ran, her meaning clear as she waited for his explanation.

Xia Ran, for his part, looked at Ning Rongrong with equal disbelief; how could this girl dare to say anything? He was very certain that he had maintained a very clear sense of boundaries with her.

This girl was clearly provoking him on purpose!

"Wait... what did he agree to?"

"What could there possibly be between us! If you don't make yourself clear, I'm really going to lose my temper today!"

Seeing Xia Ran so flustered, the little witch put on a relaxed and composed air, speaking unhurriedly.

"Look at you, getting worked up again!"

"It's just that he agreed to let you teach me how to cultivate."

As she spoke, she even gave Xia Ran a symbolic wink.

Hearing the word "cultivate," Xiao Wu immediately lost interest and went back to gnawing on the carrot in her hand with disappointment.

Zhu Zhuqing let out a sigh of relief and shot Xia Ran a glare.

"..."

"Zhuqing! You should spend less time with her in the future."

He was truly impressed by Ning Rongrong; every time she reached the critical information, she would leave a long, dramatic pause.

As expected of someone raised by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, this girl's art of language was truly top-tier.

Come to think of it, that old guy Chen Xin actually agreed to let him and Ning Rongrong cultivate together.

Was this a case of switching to enticement after intimidation failed? The key was that the stakes of this temptation were far too high—handing over their own little princess to someone else. He wondered what the other party was thinking.

The shrewd individuals in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were not like ordinary people; they must know what it meant to have her learn cultivation from him. Letting this little princess follow him was tantamount to them tacitly acknowledging that something would happen between the two of them.

Thinking of this, Xia Ran couldn't help but shrink his neck back.

If he really brought Ning Rongrong along with him, wouldn't he be nagged to death every day!

"What are you doing? Are you trying to go back on your word?"

Seeing Xia Ran's "half-step retreat," Ning Rongrong immediately put on a fierce expression.

"If you dare to go back on your word, I'll really have my Grandpa Sword tie you up and drag you back!"

Ever since she returned to the sect last time, the first thing she did was discuss the issue of Xia Ran with Sword Douluo.

When she truly learned from him that the sect's policy toward Xia Ran was to destroy him if they couldn't win him over, she had been furious.

Ning Rongrong had locked herself in her room for three days and three nights, not even taking a drop of water.

It had even scared Chen Xin, and after Gu Rong learned about it, he had scolded him for a long time.

The little princess they had raised since she was small had gone on a hunger strike for three days because of a decision made by the old sword man; Gu Rong had been ready to start a war with Chen Xin on the spot!

In the end, it was Ning Fengzhi who gathered everyone together to reconsider their attitude toward Xia Ran.

Logically speaking, Chen Xin's approach was indeed the most secure. An unprecedented genius who had not yet been discovered by the Martial Soul Hall and had not joined any faction—winning him over to their side was the best option.

But if the other party was arrogant and felt no sense of belonging to the sect, the best method was undoubtedly to eliminate him!

What did good talent matter? This continent had never lacked geniuses, but they only counted if they could survive in the hands of these old monsters.

Unfortunately, their little princess was now far too invested in that brat. She had actually locked herself up for him, with the clear attitude that if they didn't agree, she would never leave her room again for the rest of her life.

Helpless, everyone had to change their strategy. Since they couldn't destroy him, they had to win him over at all costs...

Xia Ran, on his end, did not know what had happened within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; he was just genuinely surprised that the old man Chen Xin would change his mind.

Part of the reason he left Shrek was because of Chen Xin; Xia Ran was afraid that if that old guy really found him later, he would raise his hand and strike with a sword at the slightest disagreement!

However, since the other party had temporarily lost their hostility, he couldn't very well go back on his word and could only bite the bullet and bring Ning Rongrong along.

"Uh, I wouldn't go back on my word."

"Just wait until I return from hunting for my soul ring. In the meantime, you can go shopping with Zhuqing and Xiao Wu, and have a good time in Heaven Dou City."

Seeing that Xia Ran had agreed quite readily, Ning Rongrong's attitude softened a little.

"Hmph! That's more like it."

"But your strength is improving so fast! Weren't you at level 42 before? How long has it been, and you're already going to hunt for your fifth soul ring."

"Knowing too much won't do you any good!"

"Tch~"

Chapter 52: New Style!

Evening.

The group walked through the busiest night market in Heaven Dou City, where all kinds of lanterns and glowing Soul Tools bloomed with strange and brilliant colors on both sides of the street.