The white-haired woman smiled contemptuously and said, "Who are you? I really have no idea. Do you even know who this young lady is?"
Ning Rongrong had the kind of fearless personality where she was scared of absolutely nothing. "Who even are you? I don't know you."
The white-haired woman also said quite generously, "I am the eldest miss of the Bai Family, Bai Jiaojiao. Of course someone from an insignificant background like yours wouldn't know me."
Ning Rongrong actually thought about it for a moment. "I've really never heard of any Bai Jiaojiao. Have you seriously never heard of my great name, Ning Rongrong?"
Bai Jiaojiao said dismissively, "Ning Rongrong? Whose pampered young miss is that? I've never heard of her."
It was hardly surprising that neither of them had heard of each other, because they belonged to entirely different circles. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect that Ning Rongrong came from was a soul master sect, whereas the family Bai Jiaojiao came from was a business clan.
Unfazed, Bai Jiaojiao suggested, "Since we both have our eyes on it, why don't we see who bids more and whoever pays more can buy it? How about that?"
Ning Rongrong said very unhappily, "Why should we? Whatever I lay my eyes on is mine; you can't fight me for it."
Anger instantly flared up in Bai Jiaojiao. "Why can't I fight you for something you've set your sights on? I'm going to compete with you for it today, of all days."
Neither of them would yield to the other as they began to argue. The accessory pendant, which was originally worth only ten Gold Soul Coins, was miraculously bid up to 300 Gold Soul Coins.
Yet this contest ultimately met its conclusion: Bai Jiaojiao actually won. The reason turned out to be that Ning Rongrong had sneaked out from home and hadn't brought much money with her.
Seeing the item she loved taken away by Bai Jiaojiao, Ning Rongrong sat right down on the ground and burst into loud wails. Crying, she spat out harsh threats between her sniffling, "Bai Jiaojiao, I'll remember this! One day, I'll make you regret snatching what I like."
Bai Jiaojiao said with a somewhat punchable attitude, "I'm so scared! Hahaha."
At that moment, no one knew what Ning Rongrong was thinking in her heart, but a smile suddenly appeared on her face. That smile quickly transformed into a trace of fear.
Ning Rongrong quickly ran back to the sect, crying the entire way in as she entered.
"Dad, Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa, someone bullied me."
Ning Fengzhi instantly grew displeased that someone dared to bully his precious daughter. "Rongrong, tell Daddy, who bullied you?"
Bone Douluo said very angrily, "To think someone actually dared to bully my precious granddaughter! Does that person even want to live?"
Sniffling tearfully, Ning Rongrong exaggerated the events of her outing that day, claiming that Bai Jiaojiao had snatched away the item she had bought and even pushed her.
Ning Fengzhi said calmly, "Rongrong, don't worry. No one will bully you. Go back to your room and stay with Mom for now. When you wake up, you'll see that favorite thing of yours."
Ning Rongrong's expression changed instantly as she smiled and said, "Thank you, Daddy, Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa. I'm heading back first."
After Ning Rongrong left, Ning Fengzhi asked Sword Douluo, "Uncle Jian, what on earth happened?"
Ning Fengzhi was a sect master after all; he couldn't possibly just listen to Ning Rongrong's one-sided story. But Sword Douluo's heart was also biased toward Ning Rongrong. "Fengzhi, Rongrong certainly exaggerated some parts, but the facts weren't wrong. That woman named Bai Jiaojiao was indeed a bit too much."
Bone Douluo flew into a rage. "Old Jian, why didn't you stop that Bai Jiaojiao?"
Sword Douluo said with utter helplessness, "There was no way around it. Rongrong sneaked out on a private trip. If she knew I was following her, wouldn't she have come back and lost her temper at us?"
Ning Fengzhi and the two Titled Douluo all sighed. Ever since she was born, Ning Rongrong had received the pampering of her entire family, not to mention that she had even awakened innate rank nine soul power, elevating her status all the more.
Sword Douluo proposed, "Why don't we send someone to secretly infiltrate that Bai Jiaojiao's family and steal that item back?"
"We don't even know what that thing looks like; only you do. Old Sword, you might as well go yourself. Consider it offering a humble apology to atone for your sins."
Ning Fengzhi stopped them, however. "Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, handling this matter that way isn't entirely appropriate."
Bone Douluo Gu Rong said with great anxiety, "Fengzhi, you already told that girl Rongrong that she'd see that item tomorrow morning. If we don't make a move tonight, what are we supposed to do?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled gently and said, "Simply stealing it won't do. This Bai Jiaojiao had a rather poor attitude toward Rongrong; she needs to be taught a lesson."
Ning Fengzhi literally used the gentlest tone to speak the most terrifying words.
The very next day, news of the Bai Family being exterminated swept through Heaven Dou City.
The Bai Family was one of the premier commercial noble clans in Heaven Dou City. For such a major family to be wiped out overnight inevitably drew the attention of Heaven Dou Emperor Xue Ye.
During the morning court session, Emperor Xue Ye spoke up, "Regarding the tragic extermination of the Bai Family, what are the sect master's thoughts?"
Ning Fengzhi said with a smiling expression, "For the Bai Family to suffer annihilation is truly a misfortune. I hope I can assist Your Majesty in finding the true culprit."
Yet while he spoke such words on the surface, inwardly he believed that Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo had gone way too far. He had originally only wanted to deal with a few people to demonstrate their might, but he hadn't expected an entire family slaughter.
Emperor Xue Ye also issued an imperial decree ordering the officials to investigate the truth behind the extermination of the Bai Family as well. Unfortunately, this truth would never be discovered.
The culprit was right beside him, but Ning Fengzhi certainly wasn't going to turn himself in. This matter ultimately faded away with no conclusion.
The truth behind the destruction of the Bai Family was eventually skillfully pinned on Spirit Hall by Ning Fengzhi. Yet Qian Renxue was unhappy; their Spirit Hall wasn't going to be made to carry just any black pot.
By the time the truth of the matter came to light, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was no longer what it used to be.
When this news reached Shangguan Li's ears, she still found it incredible. After all, the Bai Family was quite famous in Heaven Dou City, yet they had been wiped out overnight.
Shangguan Li asked Qiao Di, "A'Qiao, what do you make of this matter?"
Qiao Di replied, "The truth behind this extermination is definitely not that simple. Does Miss wish to understand it? I can go investigate."
Shangguan Li shook her head. "Better not. Some things are better left unknown."
At that moment, Shaohua also arrived at the shop, speaking in a suspenseful tone, "I also think this matter is definitely not simple. It has the scent of an incident."
Shangguan Li said, "Don't delve too deeply into certain things. Let's continue decorating our shop."
While Shangguan Li, Shaohua, and Qiao Di diligently carried out their renovations, Ning Rongrong looked happily at the Star Pendant.
"Thank you, Daddy." Ning Rongrong hugged Ning Fengzhi happily, and Ning Fengzhi also smiled cheerfully. "As long as Rongrong is happy."
Seeing Ning Rongrong's joy, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo also smiled happily.
"Rongrong, as long as you like it. Is there anything else you want? Tell Sword Grandpa, and Sword Grandpa will definitely get it into your hands," Sword Douluo said cheerfully.
Bone Douluo grew displeased. "It's useless for Rongrong to tell Old Sword. Tell Bone Grandpa, and Bone Grandpa is the one who will get it for you."
The two Sword and Bone Douluos started bickering once again. Watching the two of them act so childishly, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help massaging his forehead and letting out a sigh.
Spirit City, the Pope's Palace.
After reading the ins and outs of the affair, Bibi Dong clenched her fist and slammed it down on the armrest of her seat, saying with a trace of anger, "This Ning Fengzhi! He pins every single blame on our Spirit Hall. When the time is ripe, we'll wipe out your entire sect."
Chrysanthemum Guan said, "Your Holiness the Pope, why not create some trouble for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect first? Our Spirit Hall isn't something just anyone can bully."
Bibi Dong, however, dismissed Chrysanthemum Guan's idea. "There's no need. It's not very convenient for us to make a move, and furthermore, there is no clear evidence that this matter was done by Ning Fengzhi. For the sake of the Soul Hunting Plan, endure it for now."
Chrysanthemum Guan said respectfully, "As you command, Your Holiness the Pope."
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