Seven Treasures Token Publicly Takes Sides, Whoever Moves Su Hang Asks Me First

"Student Tang San, you should pause this lesson for now."

Teacher Zhao walked back to the training ground clutching his registration book, his forehead covered in sweat, though his gait was steadier than before.

The fine needles had nearly rolled to the students' feet just moments ago; if he had continued to pretend he didn't see it, even the Dean wouldn't be able to save him upon returning.

"Public demonstrations are suspended. Student Tang San, you must first file a safety report. Until safety is confirmed, you are not permitted to use other students as targets."

Tang San stood beside the wooden stake, looking aggrieved.

"Teacher Zhao, I was merely demonstrating the control trajectory; I didn't hurt anyone."

Teacher Zhao closed the registration book.

"The only reason no one was hurt is because Student Su Hang intercepted it quickly."

The surrounding students nodded immediately.

"That's fair."

"If those needles had been any further, my foot would have a hole in it."

"A Control-type should learn to control their own grass before trying to control others."

Yu Xiaogang stepped forward, his sleeves snapping heavily.

"Teacher Zhao, Spirit Master training inherently carries risks. Xiao Chenyu was too fast and Tang San lacked experience, which led to the coordination error."

Xiao Chenyu was immediately displeased.

"Hey, Grandmaster, you're quite good at shifting the blame. Is it my fault for being fast?"

Wang Sheng, clutching a bag of breakfast, chimed in from the side.

"I suggest letting the wooden stake take the blame next time; the wooden stake won't argue back."

Laughter rippled through the crowd of students again.

Yu Xiaogang suppressed his anger, struggling to maintain his authoritative demeanor.

"I am speaking of training factors, not blaming Xiao Chenyu."

Ning Rongrong walked out from the wooden railing, the Seven Treasures Token at her waist tapping gently against her skirt.

"Grandmaster, stop beating around the bush."

She stopped beside Teacher Zhao and pointed toward the fine needles beneath the wooden stake.

"Spirit Skill backlash, Hidden Weapon drops, out-of-control poison needles—these are all risks everyone saw with their own eyes."

Teacher Zhao glanced at Ning Rongrong and immediately straightened his back.

Since the Seven Treasures Little Princess had spoken, he could no longer play deaf.

Ning Rongrong pressed on.

"Can a simple 'lack of experience' cover up the fact that poison needles nearly hurt someone?"

Yu Xiaogang's sleeve hung suspended in mid-air.

"Miss Ning, Tang San is only a freshman."

Ning Rongrong interrupted him directly.

"Are freshmen allowed to let poison needles fly wherever they please?"

"Shouldn't freshmen be even more mindful of the rules?"

Xiao Wu immediately stood by Su Hang's side.

"Exactly. Don't pin this on freshmen; don't insult freshmen."

Tang San smoothed out his cuffs and stepped forward.

"Miss Ning, you have been influenced too deeply by Su Hang; your perspective on things has become biased."

As soon as these words were spoken, the laughter on the training ground faded.

Ning Rongrong did not respond immediately.

Tang San continued.

"Su Hang has been targeting me from the very beginning, and he has been inciting your wariness toward me."

Xiao Wu bristled instantly, her toes digging into the ground.

"Tang San, every time something goes wrong, you blame others. Yesterday, you blamed the rules for your Hidden Weapon sneak attack; today, you blame the speed for your flying poison needles; and now, you're blaming Brother Su Hang for influencing Rongrong."

She lifted her chin.

"Does the entire continent have to accommodate your growth?"

Xiao Chenyu clapped immediately.

"That was a sharp one, Sister Xiao Wu."

Wang Sheng followed up.

"Tang San's growth path: everyone else is responsible for dodging."

Tang San did not look at them, his gaze fixed solely on Ning Rongrong.

"I am merely reminding you that the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect should not get involved between Su Hang and me."

Ning Rongrong's fingertips rested on the Seven Treasures Token, and she did not speak immediately.

Yu Xiaogang seized the opportunity and turned toward Teacher Zhao.

"Teacher Zhao, Su Hang has repeatedly incited conflict among students, verbally attacked classmates and teachers, and even interfered with Tang San's regular training."

He raised a hand and pointed at Su Hang.

"If the academy only disciplines Tang San while letting Su Hang go unchecked, such handling will hardly convince the masses."

Teacher Zhao was stuck again.

Su Hang had not been anxious from start to finish, simply standing beside Xiao Wu.

Ning Rongrong turned around and looked at him.

Su Hang did not speak for her.

Xiao Wu also looked at Su Hang, her hand already resting on his sleeve.

She wanted Su Hang to say something.

But Su Hang merely raised his teacup, his expression steady.

When it came to choices like this, Ning Rongrong had to walk the path herself.

Outside the training grounds, a middle-aged man dressed in gray pushed past the students and walked quickly to stand behind Ning Rongrong.

"Young Miss."

Ning Rongrong could tell who it was without turning around.

"Uncle Ning Chuan, are you here again?"

Ning Chuan lowered his voice.

"The Sect Master has ordered that the Seven Treasures Secret Line is only to protect the Young Miss's safety; it is not appropriate to be directly drawn into the disputes of Notting Academy."

Ning Rongrong did not move.

Ning Chuan added another sentence.

"Young Miss, this is not the inner courtyard of the sect. Once the Seven Treasures Token is displayed too prominently, many people outside will set their sights on us."

The students at the edge of the training grounds could not hear clearly, but seeing the Seven Treasures Secret Sentry appear, they all quieted down significantly.

Yu Xiaogang also paused.

The Seven Treasures Secret Sentry's words were to his advantage.

As long as Ning Rongrong took half a step back, Su Hang would lose a layer of protection today.

Tang San stood where he was, his sleeves hanging down, his entire demeanor turning quiet.

Ning Rongrong looked down at the token in her palm.

In the past, whenever she made a decision, her father would cover for her, Sword Grandpa would back her up, and Bone Grandpa would clean up the mess.

But last night, Su Hang had told her not to hand over the power of choice.

Xiao Wu suddenly spoke up.

"Ning Rongrong, if you don't want to deal with this, just go back to the Side Room and eat some snacks."

Ning Rongrong looked up and glared at her.

"Who said I wasn't going to deal with it?"

Xiao Wu snorted.

"Then hurry up, this young lady is waiting to see."

Provoked by her, Ning Rongrong instead suppressed that lingering hesitation.

She walked to the center of the training grounds and held the Seven Treasures Token aloft.

The sunlight fell upon the token, making the patterns of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda shine clearly.

Teacher Zhao stood at attention on the spot.

Ning Chuan raised his hand to stop her, but ultimately stopped halfway.

Ning Rongrong spoke, enunciating every word clearly.

"Su Hang is an honored guest of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect."

The entire crowd erupted in an uproar.

"An honored guest?"

"Personally acknowledged by the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect?"

"Who would dare to investigate Boss Su casually now?"

Xiao Chenyu jumped straight up.

"Boss Su, you're amazing!"

Wang Sheng also waved his breakfast bag.

"With the Seven Treasures Token's verification, you've got the academy's top-tier treatment!"

Ning Rongrong ignored the commotion, keeping the token held up before her.

"Anyone who wants to touch him for some inexplicable reason must answer to the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect first."

Yu Xiaogang's sleeve stiffened.

Tang San stood beside a wooden post, the few tattered strands of Blue Silver Grass at his side pressed against the ground by the wind.

The Seven Treasures connection had already been claimed by Su Hang.

Teacher Zhao immediately tucked the registration book under his arm.

"Since Miss Ning has already vouched for him, the academy will not handle Student Su Hang's situation lightly."

He turned toward Tang San.

"Student Tang San, your demonstration is paused; continue filling out the Hidden Weapon registration."

The crowd of students leaned completely toward Su Hang.

"That's the right way to handle it."

"Register the Poison Needle first; stop thinking about investigating others."

"I finally see it clearly today—Boss Su really has people backing him."

The System Panel popped up in front of Su Hang.

[Ning Rongrong Favorability: 22%→30%.]

[Reward: 700 Diary Points.]

[Bonus Reward: One-time Mall Discount Coupon ×1.]

Su Hang glanced at it and did not use it.

Xiao Wu stood beside him, watching the way Ning Rongrong held up the token, and felt a bit sour inside.

But this time, she didn't snap at anyone.

Ning Rongrong retracted the token into her palm and walked up to Su Hang.

"Su Hang, I'll lay it out for you today: if you can truly help me protect the Seven Treasures, I will stand by your side until the end."