Next, I should give them some private space. I'll also go out and see what's happening outside.
Watching the mother and daughter, who had finally reunited, Gu Yi thought to himself.
With a thought, he silently left the Endless Bone Domain, leaving the place to them.
However, on the academy plaza, the atmosphere was tense and ready to explode.
"Fengzhi! What exactly are you thinking?"
"What did that kid Gu Yi tell you that made you agree to leave?"
Holding the Seven Kill Sword, Chen Xin stood with Ning Rongrong, glaring furiously as he questioned Ning Fengzhi and the others.
"Sword Uncle, Xiao Yi offered more valuable terms in exchange. I had no reason to refuse."
"Besides, this was Xiao Yi's own choice. We should respect it."
Ning Fengzhi explained.
"Hmph! He may not want it, but our Rongrong does!"
"No matter what you say today, I'm taking that little girl away. If that kid Gu Yi doesn't know what's good for him, I'll kill the girl and take her soul bone!"
Chen Xin snorted, as though he had made up his mind.
"That's right! That's right! Sword Grandfather treats me the best!" Ning Rongrong clapped and cheered beside him, feeling immensely pleased.
Being spoiled like this felt wonderful!
"Rongrong!" Ning Fengzhi called out sternly, his face darkening.
His intention was obvious: he wanted Ning Rongrong to stop fanning the flames.
Yet Ning Rongrong was clinging to Chen Xin's leg, without the slightest hint of fear.
Pretending to be startled, she timidly hid behind Chen Xin and said softly, "Sword Grandfather, Dad is being mean to me."
That immediately won Chen Xin's sympathy.
"Fengzhi! I'm talking to you. Why are you yelling at Rongrong? She hasn't done anything wrong."
"If Rongrong hadn't sent word this time, would you have known