Tang San: If Only I Had an Elder! Then Gu Qing's Brother Could Have Descendants!!

Ning Rongrong took in the reactions of all three. She knew perfectly well that although she cared a little about looks, she was not the sort of lovestruck girl who threw herself at boys the moment she met them.

As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, raised in the palms of Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo, what talented young men had she not seen?

If any handsome guy could make her throw herself at him, she would be far too cheap.

But Gu Qing, the person before her, was different from everyone else.

Ever since she had stepped into the office, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul within Ning Rongrong had been faintly heating up and trembling softly.

It was as though something deep within the martial soul's origin was responding, like bloodlines separated for years finally reuniting.

That was precisely why Ning Rongrong had to get close to Gu Qing and figure out what this resonance was. Calling him "Dear Brother" was indeed a little coquettish, but she did not mind. She had always been good at that anyway.

Back in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, whenever she wanted something, all she had to do was sweetly call out "Grandpa Bone" or "Grandpa Sword," and the two Titled Douluo would never refuse her.

When dealing with a boy who looked icy but was protective at heart, acting cute often worked far better than reasoning with him.

Gu Qing had been about to take a sip of water, but his hand froze halfway through the air.

What the hell?

Dear Brother?

This little girl had just met him, and she was already calling him brother—in that kind of tone.

She had some nerve. Was she trying to take advantage of him?

Gu Qing gave Ning Rongrong a once-over. She had not seemed particularly affectionate toward anyone else in the original story, yet she had latched onto him the moment they met. It was probably that Martial Soul Resonance at work, making her instinctively want to get close to him and investigate it.

Still, Ning Rongrong was indeed quite pretty, her talent was decent enough, and her family wealth was practically enough to rival a nation.

This little rich girl was not a bad option either!

Gu Qing had just opened his mouth to speak when Xiao Wu jumped out from the side.

"No!"

Xiao Wu took a single stride between them, spreading her arms to shield Gu Qing. Even her ponytail stood up in anger.

"What kind of name is 'Dear Brother'? You can call him Headmaster or Brother Gu, but you're not allowed to call him Dear Brother!"

Alarm bells blared in Xiao Wu's heart. What is wrong with this girl? It's only her first day here, and she already wants to steal Brother Gu from me? Brother Gu Qing can only be mine, at most with Third Sister added in! No more than that!

Ning Rongrong tilted her head and unhurriedly took a Gold Soul Coin from her waist pouch, spinning it around her fingertips.

"One Gold Soul Coin for one form of address. That is not a bad deal, is it? Besides, I'm from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Whatever resources Dear Brother Gu needs for cultivation in the future, just tell me."

"Pills, medicinal herbs, soul bones—so long as it can be bought on the continent, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can get it. I'll have my father send it over."

Xiao Wu's eyes widened even further.

So what if she had money?

She instinctively wanted to retort, but the words caught in her throat. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect really was rich.

Super rich! The kind of rich that could rival a nation!

Xiao Wu gritted her teeth and turned to Tang San for help. "Third Sister, say something!"

Tang San stood to the side with a calm expression. She glanced at Ning Rongrong, then at Gu Qing. Her tone was composed, but somehow felt a little strange.

"Let Brother Gu Qing decide for himself!"

Tang San lowered her eyes, her emotions complicated.

If... if Brother Gu Qing had romantic feelings for me, that would be wonderful.

Tang San let out a silent sigh in her heart.

She understood better than anyone the purity and power of Gu Qing's Mystic Jade Body martial soul. It was the most perfect physique on the Douluo Continent, the ultimate physique every member of the Tang Sect dreamed of possessing!

If she could become Brother Gu Qing's partner and bear children, allowing her descendants to inherit this one-of-a-kind Mystic Jade Body, it would be the greatest honor of her life, Tang San's life!! It would also be the supreme glory of the Tang Sect's future!!

Unfortunately... Brother Gu Qing had always felt only the pure affection of siblings toward her.

Tang San's gaze fell on Gu Qing's profile, and a thought that had surged through her heart more than once surfaced again.

If only I had a female elder—an older sister, an aunt, even a mother—she would definitely get that elder together with Brother Gu Qing,

No matter who she was, as long as she could bear descendants with the Mystic Jade Body and leave this perfect bloodline to the Tang Sect. Even if I had to pay any price, I would be willing...

But now, she had nothing. She only had a cowardly, useless father who knew how to forge iron. She could only stand by and watch Ning Rongrong use Gold Soul Coins and sect resources as bargaining chips, while she did not even have a reason to interfere.

But if this Ning Rongrong wanted to get close to Brother Gu Qing and continue this sacred bloodline, she would have to prove that she was worthy!

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources were indeed abundant, but the strength of one's bloodline, the resilience of one's character, and loyalty to the Tang Sect's legacy were not things Gold Soul Coins could buy.

I, Tang San, will always stand beside Brother Gu Qing and filter out every person unworthy of him!

"Enough. Stand properly, all of you."

Gu Qing gave a light cough, interrupting Xiao Wu's jealous squabble and pulling Tang San back from those strange thoughts.

Xiao Wu immediately reined in her temper and obediently stood to one side, though she still glared at Ning Rongrong with puffed cheeks.

Ning Rongrong also stopped arguing. With wide eyes, she looked eagerly at Gu Qing, waiting for his answer.

Zhu Zhuqing remained silently in the corner, but her gaze shifted back and forth between Ning Rongrong and Gu Qing. Clearly, she was still processing the shocking scene of "calling the vice headmaster Dear Brother."

Gu Qing's gaze fell upon Ning Rongrong as he spoke calmly.

"You may address me however you wish, but remember the academy's rules."

"You may be close to me, but you must not neglect your cultivation. I can understand that you see this headmaster's great strength and handsome appearance and become curious."

"But once you enter Self Academy, what you ultimately rely on is your own heart and your own cultivation, not opportunism or currying favor through closeness. Do you understand?"

Ning Rongrong was delighted upon hearing this and immediately nodded hard. "I understand! I will cultivate properly!"

As long as he did not forbid her from calling him that, and as long as she could continue getting close to Gu Qing to study the martial soul's abnormal reaction, she was satisfied.

As for "Dear Brother," Ning Rongrong had really only wanted to see how this young vice headmaster would react when teased. Yet he had remained as steady as a mountain, and she was the one who became embarrassed first.

Watching this unfold, the shock in Zhu Zhuqing's heart did not settle for a long time.

This Headmaster Gu Qing was not only absurdly powerful, and his ideals not only overturned everything on the continent, but even his attitude toward students was unexpectedly casual and gentle.

And Ning Rongrong's bold, straightforward intimacy completely reshaped Zhu Zhuqing's understanding as well. So powerful people could be this gentle. So teachers and students could be this close.

In the Star Luo Zhu Clan, there were only rules, commands, and obedience between elders and juniors.

Zhu Zhuqing had never seen a junior dare speak to an elder like this, nor had she ever seen an elder respond in such a relaxed tone.

This academy truly differed from every place she had ever seen.

Gu Qing swept his gaze over the four girls, his tone turning solemn again.

"From today onward, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing will be the first core students of Self Academy."

The four girls straightened up in unison. Even Ning Rongrong put away her smile, her expression turning serious.

"Self Academy has no class system, only individual instruction. Each of your training plans will be personally tailored by me. Your daily tasks, progress, and assessment standards will all differ."

"At the same time, the academy uses a points system. Complete training tasks to earn points, break through bottlenecks to earn points, and win practical combat assessments to earn points.

Points can be exchanged for soul bones, pills, opportunities to hunt soul rings, and opportunities to receive personal guidance from me."