Ning Rongrong: Do You Really Forgive Me? Don't You Want to Punish Me?

The air suddenly fell silent.

Sword and Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi were all men past their prime; how could they fail to grasp the implication of Lin Yan's words? This was clearly a declaration of sovereignty directed right at them!

To have the little princess they had cherished since childhood issue an eviction order against them, and to explicitly state that the two of them would be entering the room together afterward...

That wasn't about discussing some important matter; it was clearly about "discussing" Ning Rongrong herself!

To kill is one thing, but to crush the heart is another. They never expected that after merely slapping this brat on the wrist, Lin Yan would retaliate in such a manner.

The three of them looked at Ning Rongrong simultaneously, hoping that, for the sake of the elders present, she would reject Lin Yan's request.

However...

"Um... Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa, you should head back first."

The young girl huddled in Lin Yan's arms, looking incredibly shy, as if that firm grip of his had already stirred all her romantic feelings.

She continued to explain.

"If the others from Shrek Academy come back later and see you here, they'll start calling me the little princess again, saying I can't leave the protection of my family..."

"Anyway, you should go. I'm doing just fine here."

"Rongrong, you..."

Chen Xin's face darkened as he tried to dissuade her, but Lin Yan stepped forward, shielding the girl behind him.

"Alright, I've wasted enough time on you three."

"Since the three of you have made your decision, then..."

"I won't see you out."

With those words, ignoring the expressions on their faces, he wrapped his arms around Ning Rongrong and turned back into the room. Since the door panel was already shattered, he simply sealed the gap with Blue Silver Grass.

The three watched as the doors and windows were sealed shut by the Blue Silver Grass, feeling as if their hearts were bleeding.

Especially Sword and Bone Douluo; their doting affection for Ning Rongrong was carved into their very bones.

Who could understand? The little girl who used to call them "Grandpa" at every turn was now telling them to leave immediately in front of everyone just for some punk.

"Ahhh!"

"Old Sword, do you dare to help me drag that brat back? I want to make him wish he were dead!"

The nine spirit rings beneath Gu Rong's feet pulsed frantically once more.

Chen Xin wasn't faring any better; the knuckles gripping his Seven Kill Sword were turning white.

Of those present, only Ning Fengzhi remained relatively calm, but even then, his expression was dark to the extreme.

To dare to provoke him like this, right in front of the Sect Master and two guardian Title Douluo...

"Heh~"

"Looking at him, he seems to have you two completely figured out."

As soon as these words were spoken, Chen Xin and Gu Rong both stiffened.

The two suddenly realized that their own feelings for Ning Rongrong were the greatest flaw in this standoff, and that Ning Fengzhi was more like a leader with no way to exert his strength.

Once this thought emerged, both Title Douluo felt a sense of shame.

Yes, if they had followed Ning Fengzhi's plan, Lin Yan would already be a prisoner, and their situation wouldn't be so passive.

Was Ning Fengzhi's thinking really that far ahead? Were they, the Title Douluo, the ones holding him back?

But then, they reconsidered: if it had really come to that, would their Rongrong still acknowledge them as her grandfathers?

The answer was certainly no.

So... the current outcome was both rotten and good.

It was rotten because Lin Yan had used Ning Rongrong as leverage, effectively seizing the initiative in this confrontation.

It was good because, at the very least, Ning Rongrong hadn't reached the point of breaking away from these old men or doing something desperate.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong quickly cleared their thoughts; their eyes held both relief and resentment.

Finally, Gu Rong spoke up.

"What about Rongrong's spirit ring?"

Ning Fengzhi gave a contemptuous smile, one of the few negative expressions he had ever shown.

"Isn't he very capable? Can't he even solve a third spirit ring?"

With that, he slightly loosened his tightly clenched fists and walked away in the opposite direction of Shrek Academy without looking back.

The two Title Douluo could clearly sense Ning Fengzhi's mood; it wasn't just dissatisfaction with Lin Yan, but even a hint of frustration toward the two of them...

Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged glances, seeing the complex emotions in each other's eyes. Finally, a thousand words turned into a single sigh, and they hurried to catch up with Ning Fengzhi.

With this, the three's trip to Shrek Academy finally came to an end.

Ning Fengzhi and Sword and Bone Douluo had failed to uncover the secret and were filled with pent-up rage.

Lin Yan had not surrendered the secret, but he had been threatened and was likewise filled with pent-up rage.

Only Ning Rongrong...

This silly girl enjoyed the love of her elders and the doting of her boyfriend at the same time, and even after making a mistake, she was still enjoying Lin Yan's "punishment"...

Inside the room.

Lin Yan looked at the young girl.

"I made you speak to your elders like that; you don't blame me, do you?"

Ning Rongrong answered directly without a moment's hesitation.

"How could I!"

"It was I who caused trouble and leaked your secret to my father and the two grandpas; how could I possibly blame you?"

"If you hadn't spoken like that earlier, you might have been in danger."

Lin Yan was quite gratified by this silly girl's reaction.

All in all, although Ning Rongrong wasn't very bright and didn't have the best temper, she was sincere and obedient enough toward him.

Women, after all~ it's fine if they're a bit dim-witted; he would just keep her away from major decision-making in the future.

He stroked Ning Rongrong's hair.

"It's good that you understand my good intentions."

"Use your brain before doing things in the future. You were decisive enough this time, otherwise..."

"You know what kind of methods your father has."

Sensing that the three auras outside had vanished, Lin Yan gradually relaxed and slumped into the sofa.

Not to mention the psychological warfare from earlier, just dealing with the sword intent of Chen Xin had exhausted all his physical strength and soul power. Now that his tense emotions had suddenly relaxed, he naturally had no strength left.

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong hurriedly stepped forward, kneeling on the sofa and putting on a well-behaved and adorable expression.

"Um... my father and the others have left."

"Don't be angry anymore."

Lin Yan replied casually, "Mm, it's fine! I'm not angry anymore."

As soon as these words were spoken, Ning Rongrong's expression froze, as if she were surprised by Lin Yan's magnanimity, or perhaps expecting something else.

She asked tentatively.

"Sword Grandpa treated you like that, and you're not even angry anymore?"

"The battle just now must have been very dangerous; it all happened because of me..."

Mentioning these things, Lin Yan was indeed a bit displeased.

But the matter had already passed, and he hadn't even been thinking about it specifically, so why was Ning Rongrong bringing it up now?

He looked at the young girl in confusion, only to see that there wasn't a hint of apology in her eyes; it was clearly full of anticipation.

Only then did Lin Yan remember that when he had threatened Sword and Bone Douluo earlier, he had mentioned punishing Ning Rongrong...

Perhaps it was that forceful grab from before, or perhaps it was just that she had been longing for him after not seeing him for a few days; in any case, the way Ning Rongrong was acting like a Kitten in heat was now obvious.

If Lin Yan still couldn't understand that, he might as well not be alive...

"Are you afraid that I'll take revenge on your elders later? Do you want to pay off some interest on behalf of your Sword Grandpa first?"

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong immediately acted like a startled Kitten, turning her head away with a blushing face.

"I... I didn't, I just didn't want you to have too many negative emotions."

"Of course, if there's any way to make you vent your anger, I... I can do anything."

"Don't keep your emotions bottled up inside..."

Men and women are sometimes just like this; understanding each other's kinks makes their relationship even more solid than that of ordinary couples.

Inside the room, even though Lin Yan had no soul power left and his body was exhausted, he still flipped over and pinned the young girl beneath him.

A wicked smile appeared on his fair, devilishly handsome face as he spoke slowly.

"Get ready to bear my fury on behalf of your family, you slut..."