Ning Rongrong
Douluo: Golden Lion Mastiff, Captured by Qian Renxue
Biodata
| Name | Ning Rongrong |
| Alias(es) | Little Witch; little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect |
| Gender | Female |
| Affiliation | Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect |
| Occupation/Role | Sect master's daughter |
| First Appearance | Chapter 17 |
Power Progression
| Period | Cultivation / Ability |
|---|---|
| Before the visit to the Crown Prince's Residence | Has only recently awakened a support-type martial soul. Her exact innate soul power, cultivation rank, martial soul name, and soul-ring configuration have not been stated 18. |
Background / History
Ning Rongrong is the daughter of Ning Fengzhi and a heavily spoiled young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. She is indulged by Gu Rong, one of her two Titled Douluo “grandfathers,” and is notorious within the sect as its mischievous “little witch” 17.
When Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong prepare to visit the Crown Prince's Residence to meet Yun Chen, Ning Rongrong insists on going with them. Gu Rong supports her request, arguing that she and Yun Chen are the same age and should get to know each other, while Ning Fengzhi worries she may cause trouble because of her spoiled temperament 17.
Her real motive is competition. After hearing that Yun Chen is an innately full soul power genius valued by her father and grandfather, and that servants are comparing his talent favorably against hers, she decides to see how capable he is herself 17.
At the Crown Prince's Residence, Ning Rongrong clashes with Yun Chen almost immediately. She demands that he show her around, calls him “you there,” and becomes angry when he refuses to act like her servant. After Yun Chen walks away, she insults him as “just a dog of the Heaven Dou Empire” and threatens that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can make a genius like him disappear 18.
Yun Chen retaliates by slapping her, leaving her face swollen. Ning Rongrong cries until Gu Rong arrives, then immediately demands that he kill Yun Chen, presenting herself as the victim and accusing Yun Chen of bullying her 19.
The incident escalates into a confrontation between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Emperor Xueye. When Xueye reveals overwhelming power through a blue trident, Ning Rongrong initially underestimates him because he appears to be only a Soul Douluo. Ning Fengzhi angrily silences her after she questions why Gu Rong should fear Xueye 20.
After Xueye kills Gu Rong in a single strike, Ning Rongrong breaks down, repeatedly calling for her grandfather as Ning Fengzhi realizes the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has lost one of its pillars 21. Ning Fengzhi subsequently accepts Xueye's judgment and agrees to surrender half of the sect's assets as compensation, leaving the sect publicly retained as a Heaven Dou partner but effectively humiliated and subordinated 21.
The aftermath further intensifies Qian Renxue's hostility toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Angered that the sect attempted to kill Yun Chen, Qian Renxue supports an expanded Soul Hunt Operation and recommends adding Azure Luan Douluo and Lion Douluo to ensure the sect cannot escape 25. She later promises Yun Chen that the sect will pay for the incident 27.
Appearance
Ning Rongrong is introduced as an adorable young girl wearing a sky-blue princess dress 17.
- Sky-blue princess dress 17
- Adorable face 17
- Big eyes used to act pitiful and coax adults 17
- Swollen cheek after Yun Chen slaps her 19
- Blood at the corner of her mouth after the slap 19
- Half of her face swells severely from Yun Chen's blow 19
Personality
Ning Rongrong is spoiled, proud, and used to being indulged by the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Her “little witch” reputation comes from tormenting people in the sect while being protected by her father and two Titled Douluo grandfathers 17.
She is highly competitive about talent and status. Yun Chen’s reputation as an innately full soul power genius threatens her pride, especially because he is the same age as her and servants compare him favorably against her 17.
Her arrogance turns openly provocative during her first meeting with Yun Chen. She expects obedience because of her identity as the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, insults Yun Chen when he refuses to defer to her, and uses the sect’s power as a threat 18.
When real danger appears, she shows a cowardly and sheltered side. After being slapped, she relies on Gu Rong to avenge her, then panics and later fails to understand the danger posed by Xueye’s hidden strength 19 20. Ning Fengzhi's furious rebuke frightens her into silence, demonstrating how little she comprehends the political and martial consequences of Gu Rong's actions 20.
Gu Rong's death finally overwhelms her; she repeatedly calls for him in grief as she watches the protector who had always indulged her die before her 21.
Relationships
- Ning Fengzhi — Father; worries about her spoiled nature, brings her to the Crown Prince's Residence only after she and Gu Rong pressure him, and later scolds her harshly for underestimating Xueye 17 20.
- Gu Rong / Bone Douluo — Protective grandfather figure; spoiled her, supported her request to visit Yun Chen, and attempted to kill Yun Chen after she was slapped. He is killed by Xueye while trying to resist the emperor, leaving Ning Rongrong devastated 17 19 21.
- Yun Chen — Same-age rival and enemy after their first meeting; she challenges his reputation, insults him, threatens him with the sect’s power, and is slapped by him 17 18 19.
- Qian Renxue / Xue Qinghe — Host at the Crown Prince's Residence; Qian Renxue dislikes the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s attempt to get close to Yun Chen and feels possessive when Ning Rongrong is left with him. Following the conflict, Qian Renxue pushes for stronger action against the sect 18 25.
- Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect — Her home faction; her status within it gives her confidence, but the conflict she sparks contributes to Gu Rong’s death and the sect’s humiliation before the Heaven Dou Empire. The sect is forced to relinquish half its assets as compensation 19 20 21.
Story Role / Major Arcs
Visit to the Crown Prince's Residence
Ning Rongrong accompanies Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong during their visit to the Crown Prince's Residence, where the sect intends to approach Yun Chen and possibly have him acknowledge Gu Rong as his master 17.
Conflict with Yun Chen
Her first meeting with Yun Chen turns hostile due to her pride and Yun Chen’s refusal to indulge her. After she insults his status and threatens him using the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s power, Yun Chen slaps her 18 19.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Crisis
Gu Rong’s attempt to avenge Ning Rongrong provokes Emperor Xueye. Xueye intervenes, exposes his hidden trump card, and kills Gu Rong, forcing Ning Fengzhi and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect into submission 20 21.
Aftermath of Gu Rong's Death
Ning Rongrong witnesses Gu Rong's death and is left grieving as Ning Fengzhi accepts the emperor's punishment and offers half of the sect's assets as compensation 21. The incident also drives Qian Renxue to intensify plans against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect through the Soul Hunt Operation 25 27.
Notable Quotes
“Grandpa Gu, Dad, I want to go too! I want to go! Please, take me with you.” 17
“I want to see whether that Yun Chen kid is really as extraordinary as they say.” 17
“I’m the young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect! How dare you speak to me like that?” 18
“And it just so happens that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has the power to make a genius like you disappear.” 18
“Father, Grandfather, what is wrong with you? He’s only a mere Soul Douluo. Grandfather, you’re a Title Douluo—why would you be afraid of him?” 20
“Grandpa! Grandpa... Grandpa!!” 21
Trivia
- Ning Fengzhi calls her a “little rascal,” while the narration calls her the sect’s “little witch” 17.
- Her behavior is explicitly tied to being spoiled by her sect master father and two Titled Douluo grandfathers 17.
- She is the same age as Yun Chen and Tang San according to Yun Chen’s thoughts 18.
- Although she believes her support-type martial soul prevents her from possessing innate full soul power, her actual innate soul power has not been disclosed 17.