Everyone looked up at the sound.
In the distance, Ning Fengzhi and his group were walking this way.
The one who had just spoken was 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 Academy right now?"
Fang Xuan was puzzled. He couldn't figure out why she had shown up.
It couldn't possibly be because of him, could it?
"Senior, you two certainly seem to be in high spirits. But this is our young friend's wedding. It's not really appropriate for you to behave this way. Better to discuss things in private."
Ning Fengzhi could tell why Yu Yuanzhen was doing this. Wasn't he just pulling the same trick Dugu Bo had used before?
Make a scene, then leave the other party stuck between a rock and a hard place.
Dugu Bo understood that perfectly well, but this was his business. Since when did the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect get to meddle in it?
"Of course the betrothal gifts ought to be presented with a bit of fanfare. It's lively here today, so I thought I'd join in and share in our young friend's good fortune. You don't mind, do you, Fang Xuan?"
Yu Yuanzhen was an old hand at this. He knew just how to talk.
"Not at all. I don't mind. Please, carry on."
He'd have to be sick in the head to complain about this mess. Besides, it wasn't as if he didn't know what Dugu Bo was discussing with Ye Qinru behind the scenes.
He truly didn't dare marry Dugu Yan. Forget the matter of feelings; her personality alone made her a bad match for him.
Besides, a friend's wife was off-limits. Damn it, Yu Tianheng had pursued her for so long, and Fang Xuan had just swooped in and stolen her away. If Yu Tianheng didn't try to kill him, he'd write his surname backward.
"Is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect crazy, or did they bring all these people to crash the party?"
"Looks like I need to get in touch with Spirit Hall sooner rather than later and have them wipe this lot out. They're starting to get on my nerves."
They were only two Titled Douluo. What was there to be so arrogant about?
Spirit Hall had several people who could pin those two to the ground and beat them.
Even the Clear Sky Sect wasn't this brazen. Had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect decided to act like the king of the hill just because the tiger was away?
"Why don't you all go inside first? Today is my daughter's wedding day. It's hardly appropriate for everyone to stand at the entrance."
Ye Qinru stepped out as well, taking the initiative to ease the tension.
Something about the situation seemed off. She was sure she hadn't invited the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
The question of whether the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda or the Nine Star Begonia was the greatest support-type Martial Soul had caused quite a stir in years past.
If the Nine Star Begonia's flaw weren't so severe—that only two of them could exist at any one time—would the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda ever have become the top one?
It was true that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda could provide support, boosting a Soul Master's various abilities.
But its bearer could never break through the limit of seven rings in their lifetime. That meant its potential would never be all that great.
The Nine Star Begonia had no boosting effect, but as the saying went, you had to survive before you could talk about dealing damage.
The Nine Star Begonia could keep its teammates alive. It only had one Soul Skill, but most importantly, it had no limit on its level.
That alone made it more than a match for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Unfortunately, their numbers would always be their greatest weakness. Otherwise, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda could never have held on to the top spot.
At Ye Qinru's invitation, everyone began taking their seats.
But the arrival of four Titled Douluo completely changed the mood of the banquet.
After all, what wedding banquet could possibly have four Titled Douluo as guests?
Yu Yuanzhen's arrival was understandable. He'd come for Dugu Bo.
But what was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect doing here?
While everyone wondered why Ning Fengzhi and his group had come, he took the initiative to approach Fang Xuan and strike up a conversation.
"Greetings, Fang Xuan. I'm Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. We came uninvited to celebrate your wedding. I hope you won't take offense."
Ning Fengzhi was exceedingly humble, every inch the refined gentleman who valued the worthy. He made a favorable impression on everyone who saw him.
But Fang Xuan knew what sort of person he was, so he felt nothing.
If anything, he wanted to kill him on the spot.
And then there was Ning Rongrong beside him. What was that look on her face? Did she want to fight him?
"You're too kind, Sect Master Ning. It's an honor for a small fry like me to have caught your attention. May I ask what brings you here?"
Fang Xuan had no intention of wasting time with him. He had two Titled Douluo on his side to back him up, after all. Ning Fengzhi wouldn't dare do anything to him.
Want to avenge your daughter? Go ahead and try.
"It's nothing much. My daughter and you had a misunderstanding."
"I've looked into what happened that day. My daughter was the one who spoke out of turn, so I've come to apologize on her behalf. I hope you won't hold what happened against her."
The moment he said this, the whole crowd erupted.
No one had expected that the Ye Family's son-in-law would have a feud with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
But why had the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect come to apologize? Something about this seemed suspicious.
No one said a word. They just watched in silence.
Yu Yuanzhen, Dugu Bo, and Ye Qinru were all watching too.
None of them knew what had happened. Fang Xuan had never mentioned it to them, so it was only natural they didn't know the details.
"You're too kind, Sect Master Ning. At the time, I truly didn't know she was the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. But, Sect Master Ning, I'm curious why you let Miss Ning Rongrong associate with that group of people."
"I don't mean anything by it. I've spent a long time in Suotuo City, so I know quite a bit about what goes on there."
"If I'm not mistaken, the fat guy I beat that day and the fellow who stood up for him don't exactly have good reputations."
"One of them was visiting brothels at just a few years old, and the other spends every day drinking and carousing with prostitutes. Calling them scoundrels wouldn't be far off. Could they have led Miss Ning Rongrong astray?"
Fang Xuan put on an expression of complete ignorance, tinged with surprise.
There was no way he could touch Ning Rongrong, of course, but the others were another matter.
Tang San and the others had only recently arrived in Suotuo City. It would be hard to find anything unsavory about them.
But Fang Xuan knew all about Ma Hongjun and Dai Mubai. Even though he'd never met them, he knew their life stories by heart.
He couldn't help it. Lustful Tiger and Lecherous Chicken were such a notorious pair that it was impossible to forget them.
The instant Fang Xuan finished speaking, Ning Fengzhi's expression began to darken.
It wasn't Fang Xuan he was upset with, but Ning Rongrong.
He'd been so focused on investigating the teachers at Shrek Academy that he'd neglected the students.
His daughter had been spending so much time around people like that. It was hard to imagine she wouldn't be influenced by them.
Luckily, he'd called her back in time. Otherwise, the consequences would have been unthinkable.
"Thank you for informing me, young friend. I thank you on behalf of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
All that hot air and no reward? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect really was nothing special.
In fact, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had prepared a congratulatory gift. Yu Yuanzhen had simply thrown a wrench in their plans.
The man had presented a Soul Bone without hesitation. If Ning Fengzhi's gift was too shabby by comparison, he'd be laughed at.
The second-ranked sect among the Upper Three Sects, and its gift was worse than the third-ranked sect's? That would damage the sect's reputation if word got out.
So Ning Fengzhi had claimed he hadn't been invited. If they hadn't been invited, it was only reasonable that they hadn't prepared a gift.
"You're welcome. It was nothing. I know the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has a lot on its plate. Now that the misunderstanding has been cleared up, I won't keep you, Sect Master Ning."
Ning Fengzhi's mouth twitched. He hadn't said he was leaving.
But now that Fang Xuan had said that, he had no choice but to go.
And what had he come here for again?
Ning Fengzhi's head was buzzing. He'd completely forgotten the main reason for his visit.
Most importantly, Fang Xuan didn't sound as if he were making things up. What if something really happened to his daughter?
There was something strange about Suotuo City. He had to return at once and look into it.
Meanwhile, Dugu Bo and the others were just as dumbfounded by Fang Xuan's slick maneuver.
The man was the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and he'd brought two Titled Douluo with him. The least Fang Xuan could do was show him some respect.
Sure, the group had looked like they'd come to cause trouble, but they hadn't actually started anything yet.
Dugu Bo and Yu Yuanzhen had both been ready to throw down. So what did Fang Xuan mean by chasing them away with just two sentences?
Fang Xuan hadn't thought that far ahead. After all, you hadn't even brought a wedding gift. Did you still expect to sit down and enjoy the feast? Not a chance.