Rongrong Wants to Go Too! Of Course She Does!

After the meeting, Zhao Tian did not immediately return to the rear courtyard. Instead, he followed Ning Fengzhi to the study.

"Tian'er, do you know why I wanted you to participate in this competition?"

Ning Fengzhi sat behind his desk, gazing gently at Zhao Tian.

"Teacher wants me to broaden my horizons and gain practical combat experience."

Zhao Tian answered honestly.

"That is only one reason."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head.

"Secondly, Spirit Hall has been continuously courting the major sects and clans in recent years. Although our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is one of the upper three sects, we cannot remain completely uninvolved."

"Sending you to this competition is to let Spirit Hall know that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has worthy successors. We are not someone they can manipulate as they please."

Zhao Tian suddenly understood.

So that was it.

This was not merely a competition, but a political contest as well.

"Thirdly..."

Ning Fengzhi paused, his gaze deepening.

"I suspect Spirit Hall has another purpose in holding this competition."

"What purpose?"

Zhao Tian's heart tightened.

"It is unclear for now, but given Spirit Hall's way of doing things, it definitely will not be as simple as 'selecting talent.'"

Ning Fengzhi spoke gravely.

"So when you participate in the competition, be extra vigilant. Pay close attention to Spirit Hall's every move."

"This disciple understands."

Zhao Tian nodded.

He knew Ning Fengzhi's concerns were not unfounded.

In the original story, Spirit Hall would eventually fall out completely with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and launch a war of extermination against it.

Although that would happen more than a decade later, there was no harm in learning about Spirit Hall's movements in advance.

"Enough of this."

Ning Fengzhi waved a hand, and a smile returned to his face.

"Go check on Rongrong. She came looking for me earlier and asked why I had called you away. I told her I had business with you, and she was not too happy about it."

Zhao Tian smiled, took his leave, and departed.

When he returned to the rear courtyard, Ning Rongrong was sitting on the steps outside Zhao Tian's courtyard, propping her chin up with both hands as she waited in boredom.

The moment she saw Zhao Tian return, she jumped to her feet.

"Zhao Tian! What did Daddy say to you? Why did you talk for so long?"

Ning Rongrong ran over and asked, her little face tilted upward.

"Teacher said he wants me to participate in a competition three months from now."

Zhao Tian answered honestly.

"A competition? What competition? Rongrong wants to go too!"

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up.

"Teacher should tell you about it later."

Zhao Tian answered honestly.

Hearing that, Ning Rongrong's eyes shifted thoughtfully. She did not ask any further questions, instead grabbing Zhao Tian's hand and pulling him toward the courtyard.

"Then let's eat first! Rongrong's stomach is completely flat from hunger!"

Pulled along by her, Zhao Tian smiled helplessly.

They had lunch in Ning Rongrong's courtyard.

Ning Fengzhi had specially instructed the kitchen to prepare several exquisite dishes, filling the table.

Ning Rongrong ate until her mouth was greasy, occasionally placing food onto Zhao Tian's plate with excessive enthusiasm.

Zhao Tian found the sight amusing.

This girl definitely wants something.

Sure enough, after finishing their meal, Ning Rongrong wiped her mouth, moved close to Zhao Tian, and blinked her large eyes.

"Zhao Tian, do you think Daddy will let Rongrong participate in that competition too?"

Zhao Tian glanced at her. "You want to go?"

"Of course I do!"

Ning Rongrong nodded vigorously.

"Rongrong has a soul ring now! And Rongrong's amplification is one hundred percent! You felt it yesterday too, right? With Rongrong helping you, you'll definitely beat everyone!"

As Ning Rongrong spoke, she puffed out her little chest, her face full of pride.

After thinking it over, Zhao Tian felt that Ning Rongrong had a point.

With her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda and the Dark Gold Terrorclaw Bear soul ring, her first soul skill could provide one hundred percent Power Amplification. Among children from six to ten-odd years old, that was absolutely a heaven-defying support ability.

It really would be a pity not to bring her along.

"Then go talk to Teacher about it."

Zhao Tian said.

"Rongrong will go find Daddy right now!"

Ning Rongrong acted as soon as she spoke, darting away in a flash.

Sect Master's study.

Ning Fengzhi was reviewing the sect's accounts when he suddenly heard hurried footsteps outside the door.

"Daddy!"

Ning Rongrong pushed open the door and ran to the desk, bracing both hands against its edge, her little face filled with determination.

"Daddy, Rongrong wants to participate in that competition too!"

Ning Fengzhi looked up. Seeing his daughter like this, he was somewhat surprised.

"How did you know about it? Did Tian'er tell you?"

"Mm! Zhao Tian told me!"

Ning Rongrong nodded, then continued, "Daddy, Rongrong is really strong now! Rongrong's first soul skill has one hundred percent Power Amplification!"

"Zhao Tian is good at fighting, and Rongrong can increase his strength. We'll definitely win!"

"Daddy, please let Rongrong go! Please!"

As Ning Rongrong spoke, she pressed her hands together and looked at Ning Fengzhi with sparkling eyes.

Ning Fengzhi could not help but laugh at the sight of his daughter.

He had already intended to do so, but he had not yet found a suitable chance to tell her.

Zhao Tian and Rongrong—one an attacker, the other a support—were naturally suited to be partners.

This competition was the perfect opportunity for their first appearance before the world.

"Rongrong, do you really want to go?"

Ning Fengzhi deliberately asked.

"I really, really do! Rongrong wants to go so badly!"

Ning Rongrong nodded forcefully, afraid that her father might not believe her.

"Alright, then Daddy agrees."

Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile.

"But there is one condition."

"What condition?"

"For these three months, you must train properly and become more proficient with your martial soul and soul skills. You cannot slack off."

"Rongrong promises not to slack off!"

Ning Rongrong raised a little hand and declared solemnly.

"Alright, go tell Tian'er the good news."

Ning Fengzhi waved a hand.

"Thank you, Daddy! Daddy is the best!"

Ning Rongrong cheered and ran out, even forgetting to close the door.

Ning Fengzhi watched his daughter's cheerful retreating figure and shook his head with a smile.

Since meeting Zhao Tian, this child had become more and more sensible.

Ning Rongrong ran all the way back to the rear courtyard, panting as she charged into Zhao Tian's courtyard.

"Zhao Tian! Daddy agreed! Daddy said Rongrong can participate in the competition!"

Ning Rongrong's little face was flushed with excitement.

Zhao Tian was training in the body-tempering methods from the Radiant Divine Canon in the courtyard. Hearing her, he stopped.

"Really?"

"Really! Daddy said it himself!"

Ning Rongrong ran over, grabbed Zhao Tian's hand, and smiled so brightly that her eyes curved into crescents.

"Zhao Tian, from now on, Rongrong will be your exclusive support!"

"With Rongrong here, you won't be able to beat anyone—no, nobody will be able to beat you!"

Ning Rongrong misspoke and hurriedly corrected herself, her little face flushing slightly.

Warmth welled up in Zhao Tian's heart as he looked at her.

"Alright, then I'll be counting on Rongrong from now on."

"It's no trouble at all! Rongrong is willing!"

Ning Rongrong said with a grin, then shook Zhao Tian's hand.

"What do we do next? Are we going to start special training?"

Zhao Tian thought for a moment. "Rest first. Starting tomorrow, we'll officially begin coordination training."

"Alright! I'll listen to you!"

Ning Rongrong nodded vigorously.

Early the next morning, the two of them arrived at the training grounds.

Zhao Tian taught Ning Rongrong several body-tempering methods from the Radiant Divine Canon that suited support-type soul masters, instructing her to practice them every day to strengthen her physique.

Although support-type soul masters did not need to charge into the front lines, having a stronger body meant surviving longer on the battlefield.

And only a living support was a good support.

This time, Ning Rongrong did not complain of hardship or exhaustion. She gritted her teeth and completed every set of movements.

She did not want to hold Zhao Tian back.

Even more, she did not want Zhao Tian to think she was useless.

After the body-tempering training ended, they began coordination training.

Zhao Tian unleashed Phoenix Holy Light Blast while Ning Rongrong released Power Amplification beside him.

Again and again, they continuously refined their teamwork.

The light of Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda grew brighter and brighter, while her timing with the amplification became increasingly precise.

At first, Zhao Tian had needed to remind her. Later, the moment Soul Power stirred within Zhao Tian's body, her amplifying light would descend like a shadow following its form.

Chen Xin stood in the distance, watching the two children work together so seamlessly, a gratified smile appearing on his face.

These two children were growing at a speed visible to the naked eye.

At Spirit Hall's competition three months later, they would surely astonish everyone.