Do You Even Want to Attend the Feast Without Showing Basic Courtesy? (Seeking Follow-ups and Encouragement)

Everyone looked up at the sound of the voice.

In the distance, Ning Fengzhi and his party were walking toward them.

The person who had just spoken was none other than Bone Douluo, Gu Rong.

Standing beside him were Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, and Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong? Why is she here? Shouldn't she be at Shrek right now?

Fang Xuan was puzzled, unable to fathom why she would appear here.

It couldn't possibly be that she had come for him, could it?

"Two seniors, you have such refined interests. However, this is a young friend's wedding; it is not appropriate for you two to act this way. It would be better to discuss matters in private."

Ning Fengzhi naturally saw through why Yu Yuanzhen was doing this—wasn't he just copying the tactic Dugu Bo had used earlier?

He was making a scene to force the other party into a corner.

Dugu Bo was well aware of this, but this was his own business; when did it become the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect's place to interfere?

"Presenting a betrothal gift must be done with grandeur. I am merely enjoying the liveliness of the day and taking the opportunity to share in the young friend's joy. Young friend Fang Xuan, you don't mind, do you?"

Yu Yuanzhen was an old hand at this, and his words flowed smoothly.

"It's fine, I don't mind these things. Please, continue."

He would have to be insane to voice an objection to this mess, and besides, don't think he didn't know what Dugu Bo was discussing with Ye Qinru in the back.

He truly didn't dare to accept Dugu Yan; setting aside the issue of feelings, her personality simply wasn't a match for him.

Furthermore, one must not covet a brother's woman. Damn it, Yu Tianheng had been chasing her for so long; if he just snatched her away, the man would surely fight him to the death.

Is this Seven Treasures Glazed Sect insane? Or did they bring people here to wreck the venue?

It seems I need to establish ties with Spirit Hall sooner and have them wiped out as soon as possible; they are becoming an eyesore.

They were just two Title Douluos—what were they being so arrogant about?

Spirit Hall had several people who could pin these two to the ground and beat them.

Even the Clear Sky Sect wouldn't dare to be this arrogant. Was the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect acting like the monkey king because there were no tigers in the mountains?

"Why don't you all head inside? Today is my daughter's big day; it isn't appropriate for you all to be standing at the entrance."

Ye Qinru also stepped out to actively smooth things over.

The situation seemed a bit off; she remembered that she hadn't invited the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.

One had to know that the debate over whether the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda or the Nine Star Begonia was the number one support-type martial soul had caused quite a stir in years past.

If not for the severe flaws of the Nine Star Begonia, which limited it to only two in existence at any given time, would it have been the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's turn to hold that top spot?

True, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda could provide support and enhance a spirit master's various abilities.

But the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda could never break through the seven-ring limit in a lifetime, which destined its maximum potential to be quite low.

And while the Nine Star Begonia lacked amplification effects, there was a saying: only the living can talk about output.

The Nine Star Begonia could keep teammates from dying, and even with only one spirit skill, the most crucial point was that the Nine Star Begonia had no level cap.

This point alone was enough to crush the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.

It was just a pity that their numbers would always be their greatest weakness; otherwise, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda could never have sat securely on that throne of number one.

Under Ye Qinru's invitation, the group began to take their seats.

However, the arrival of the four Title Douluos had completely altered the atmosphere of the original banquet.

After all, whose wedding banquet could invite four Title Douluos?

Yu Yuanzhen's arrival was understandable; he had come for Dugu Bo.

But what was the situation with the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect?

Just as everyone was wondering about the purpose of Ning Fengzhi and his group, the man himself took the initiative to approach Fang Xuan.

"Young friend Fang Xuan, greetings. I am Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect. This is your wedding banquet, and we have come uninvited. Please do not take offense."

Ning Fengzhi's attitude was extremely humble, appearing as a modest gentleman who respected the talented, which made him quite likable to others.

But Fang Xuan knew what kind of person he was, so he felt nothing.

If he felt anything at all, it was a desire to kill him on the spot.

And then there was Ning Rongrong beside him—what was that expression? Did she want to fight him?

"Sect Master Ning is too polite. It is a great honor for a small person like me to receive the attention of Sect Master Ning. I wonder, what brings Sect Master Ning here today?"

Fang Xuan had no intention of wasting words with him. Since he had two Title Douluos of his own to hold the fort, he figured the other party wouldn't dare do anything to him.

Did he want to avenge his daughter? Then he could try.

"It's nothing of great importance; it's just that there were some misunderstandings between you and my daughter previously."

"I have already investigated the events of that day clearly. It was my daughter who spoke without thinking first. I have come this time to apologize to you on her behalf, and I hope you will not hold a grudge over what happened before."

As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall was in an uproar.

No one expected that the Ye Family's son-in-law would have such a grievance with the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.

But why was the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect the one coming to apologize? This matter seemed somewhat suspicious.

Everyone remained silent, watching quietly.

This included Yu Yuanzhen, Dugu Bo, and Ye Qinru.

None of the three were aware of this matter; after all, Fang Xuan had never mentioned it to them, so it was only natural they were in the dark about the inside story.

"Sect Master Ning is too kind. However, I truly did not know at the time that the other party was the young lady of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect. But Sect Master Ning, I am curious why you would let Miss Ning Rongrong associate with that group of people."

"I mean no offense, it is just that I spent a long time in Soto City and know the situation there quite well."

"If I am not mistaken, the fat boy I struck that day and the guy who stood up for him have reputations that are less than stellar."

"One was frequenting brothels at a tender age, and the other spends his days in the company of wine, lust, and prostitutes. Even if I don't call them scum, they are likely not much better. I fear Miss Ning Rongrong might have been led astray by them."

Fang Xuan put on an expression of being completely oblivious, yet slightly surprised.

After all, he certainly couldn't touch Ning Rongrong, but the others were a different story.

Tang San and his group had only just arrived in Soto City, so finding dirt on them was difficult.

But he knew exactly what kind of situation Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai were in; even if he had never met them, he knew their life stories by heart.

There was no helping it—the Lustful Tiger and the Lecherous Chicken; this combination was so famous that it would be hard not to remember them.

The moment Fang Xuan finished speaking, Ning Fengzhi's expression began to turn unsightly.

This was not directed at Fang Xuan, but at Ning Rongrong.

He had been so busy investigating the teachers at Shrek Academy that he had neglected the students beneath them.

With his own daughter spending so much time with such people, it was inevitable that she would be influenced.

Fortunately, he had called her back in time; otherwise, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

"Thank you for informing me, young friend. On behalf of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, I thank you."

All talk and no substance—the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect was just like that.

In truth, the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect had prepared a congratulatory gift, but it had been disrupted by Yu Yuanzhen.

The other party had casually tossed out a spirit bone; if he were to present something too inferior, he feared he would become a laughingstock.

As the second of the Upper Three Sects, if they presented a worse gift than the third sect, it would damage the sect's reputation if word got out.

That was why Ning Fengzhi had mentioned not being invited; since there was no invitation, wasn't it perfectly reasonable that no gift had been prepared?

"You're welcome, it's a small matter. I know the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect has many affairs to attend to. Since the misunderstanding has been cleared up, please, Sect Master Ning, take your time leaving."

The corner of Ning Fengzhi's mouth twitched; he didn't seem to recall saying he was leaving.

Yet, with Fang Xuan having said that, he had to leave whether he wanted to or not.

And what was it that I came here for again?

Ning Fengzhi felt his head buzzing; he had completely forgotten the main purpose of his visit.

Most importantly, Fang Xuan's words didn't seem false. What if something really happened to his daughter?

Soto City was a strange place; he had to return immediately to investigate.

On the other side, Dugu Bo and the others were also bewildered by Fang Xuan's flashy maneuver.

That was the Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, and he even had two Title Douluo behind him—could you at least show some respect?

Although the other party's posture looked like they had come to stir up trouble, they hadn't actually done so yet.

Dugu Bo and Yu Yuanzhen had been prepared to take action, so what was the meaning of him just shooing them away with two sentences?

Fang Xuan, however, hadn't thought that much about it. After all, if you don't even bring a gift, you still want to sit down and eat at the banquet? Not a chance.