Sacred Hand Benevolent Heart, Nine Heart Begonia

Rongrong?

Ning Rongrong?!

No wonder she was so spoiled and willful!

If it was Ning Rongrong, that little devil, then it was not strange at all.

As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, her family could be called wealthier than a nation without exaggeration. Especially with two Titled Douluo who utterly doted on her, she truly could do whatever she pleased.

Cheng Xiao studied Ning Rongrong thoughtfully for a long while, committing her to memory. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was one of the targets he intended to assess, so Ning Rongrong's conduct naturally had to be taken into consideration.

Upon hearing the man's warning, Ning Rongrong stiffened. Then her shoulders slumped. She turned around, made a face at him, and said, "Why did you come so quickly? I haven't had enough fun yet!"

"You..." The man shook his head helplessly, beckoning to her. "Come on, stop fooling around. You've been out long enough this time."

"Next time, I'll definitely run farther away." Ning Rongrong pouted, but despite her words, she obediently went to his side.

"My sincerest apologies. I will compensate the shopkeeper for all the losses my junior sister caused today." The man looked at the shopkeeper apologetically, then swept his gaze over the surrounding diners. "Please forgive her, everyone. I'll cover everyone's expenses today. My junior sister is immature and has disturbed your enjoyment. I hope you will be understanding."

The man was refined and courteous. Though he carried the bearing of someone in high position, his every gesture lacked any overt forcefulness, and his words made people feel as if bathed in a spring breeze. The diners felt much better as a result. As for those who recognized his identity, they dared not say another word and wished they could bury their heads.

"Then we won't disturb everyone any longer!" Seeing no objections, the man smiled and prepared to leave with Ning Rongrong.

Suddenly, a figure entered the corner of his eye. The man froze, then stopped in his tracks. A hint of puzzlement appeared on his face as he looked toward that diner.

The man seemed unable to confirm it. Frowning, he carefully searched his memories before finally dredging up a portrait from the depths of his mind. His eyes lit up, and he hurried over to Cheng Xiao's table.

"Could you be Senior Ye, known as Sacred Hand Benevolent Heart?" The man performed the courtesy of a junior.

Sacred Hand Benevolent Heart? Ye?

Could it be Nine Heart Begonia?! Ye Renxin?!

Cheng Xiao was dumbfounded. A million wild horses stampeded through his mind. He had imagined that the old man was no ordinary person—otherwise, why would he have gone to such lengths to befriend him? But he had never expected something this explosive.

This was the top Healing Soul Master on the entire Douluo Continent!

If the support branch was divided further, it could roughly be split into three major categories: food-type, healing-type, and enhancement-type. The Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda was unquestionably the continent's number one Martial Soul among enhancement-types, while Nine Heart Begonia was the number one Martial Soul among healing-types!

Perhaps some people did not believe Nine Heart Begonia could stand alongside the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda. After all, healing-types could only provide large-scale group healing, whereas the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda could push one's strength to its peak, allowing one strike to kill an enemy before they even had time to heal.

However, compared to the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda, Nine Heart Begonia's power to rally others was absolutely not much weaker.

Healing was not only needed during battle! It was also needed after battle!

How many Soul Masters had suffered hidden injuries in battle, leaving their Soul Power unable to advance for the rest of their lives? How many had died young because of such hidden injuries? If they had a top-tier Healing Soul Master, would they have ended up like that?

To say nothing else, if Tang Xiao and Tang Hao's father had received Nine Heart Begonia's treatment back then, how could he have so easily fallen ill from anger, suffered a relapse of his old injuries, and died? If Tang Hao had Nine Heart Begonia, would he have needed to force all his hidden injuries into his hands and feet, sacrificing an arm and a leg just to prolong his life?

These were effects the Seven Treasure Glazed Pagoda could never achieve!

The saying circulating across the continent, "With a Nine Heart Begonia Soul Master around, even dying is difficult," was not just empty talk!

As the saying went, "A life-saving favor must be repaid a thousandfold." Countless people had had their lives saved by Nine Heart Begonia, and innumerable others remembered that kindness, waiting for the day they could repay it.

If not for the fact that only two Nine Heart Begonia Soul Masters could exist at once, making interruptions in its inheritance all too likely, the Ye Family would have been able to rally a vast number of Soul Masters into serving them. They might not have rivaled the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but founding a major sect far surpassing the Lower Four Sects would have been absolutely no problem.

No wonder the old man had tactfully declined his deliberate attempt at friendship earlier. Who was he to try becoming friends with the continent's number one healing Soul Master?

Cheng Xiao's thoughts raced. No, this was too good an opportunity. He had finally encountered it—he could not let it slip away just like that!

Can't become friends? I'll insist on it! At worst, I'll steal away your granddaughter!

His gaze shifted slightly and landed on the quiet girl beside him. A series of schemes appeared in Cheng Xiao's mind. A smile curled at his lips, and his eyes narrowed into crescents.

Ye Lingling was currently watching the man speaking with her grandfather in curiosity, completely unaware that a fox beside her had already set his sights on her.

Suddenly, as if a chill ran down her spine, Ye Lingling's delicate body shivered. She raised her head in confusion, and her gaze collided with Cheng Xiao's fixed stare. Her smooth, fair cheeks instantly flushed red. She hurriedly shrank her neck, lowered her head, lightly bit her lip, and silently picked at her white rice to hide her embarrassment.

"You know me?" Seeing the man head straight for him and even call out his title, Ye Renxin raised a brow and asked.

"Who on the continent does not know of you, Senior?" The man smiled. "Would I be fortunate enough to invite you to my residence for a talk?"

Ye Renxin leaned back slightly and examined the man.

"This is the Crown Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe! He is also the disciple of Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect." Seeing this, Cheng Xiao took the opportunity to introduce him and defuse the awkward situation.

Xue Qinghe looked at Cheng Xiao, revealing a friendly smile. He nodded in thanks. Fortunately, the youth had rescued him from the awkwardness; otherwise, as the dignified Crown Prince, having to introduce himself would have been rather embarrassing.

"Oh, so it's you! I came to Heaven Dou City and saw you once many years ago. You were only three or four at the time, weren't you..." Ye Renxin understood the implication and cooperatively eased the awkward atmosphere. "In the blink of an eye, you've grown so much that this old man could barely recognize you. How is your father, the Emperor?"

"I am honored that you remember him, Senior. Father's health worsens by the day. I invited you to my residence this time in hopes that you might examine and treat him."

Cheng Xiao's expression became rather strange as he found it absurd. Qian Renxue wanted to treat Xue Ye? What a joke. She probably wished he were dead.

Then Cheng Xiao understood. It was merely an excuse to display her "filial devotion," while also allowing her to befriend the continent's number one healing Soul Master. She had the same idea as him.

"There is no need to go to your residence. I am going to visit an old friend I have not seen for many years, and I do not wish to be disturbed."

Ye Renxin waved his hand, not giving Xue Qinghe face merely because he was the Crown Prince.

To him, the Crown Prince's status carried even less weight than his status as Ning Fengzhi's disciple. Even if Ning Fengzhi himself were here, he would have to address him as Senior. Ye Renxin had every confidence to refuse.

"I see..." Xue Qinghe sighed, looking regretful. "If you have any matters requiring assistance, Senior, you may send someone to the Crown Prince's Mansion at any time. I will do everything in my power to ease your concerns. Then I shall not disturb you further, Senior. Please enjoy your meal."

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