Ning Rongrong

Biodata

Feature	Information
Name	Ning Rongrong (宁荣荣)
Alias(es)	Little Princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect 48
Species/Race	Human
Gender	Female
Affiliation	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; formerly Shrek Academy 49 171
Occupation/Role	Support-system Tool Soul Master; Ning Fengzhi's daughter and the sect's rightful heir 49 173
Martial Soul	Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda 49
Soul Power	Level 26 upon joining Shrek Academy 49
Status	Alive; remains at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect after its submission 173 245
First Appearance	Chapter 48

Appearance

Ning Rongrong is introduced in a pale-green long dress, carrying herself with the elegance of a well-bred young lady despite the pride evident in her demeanor. 48

• Pale-green clothing is her usual attire. 48 64
• She is described as elegant and refined in bearing. 48
• Her appearance and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's marriage expectations initially lead her to view Yang Jian as an ideal prospective husband. 48

Personality

Ning Rongrong begins as a proud, willful sect heiress accustomed to ordering others about. At Shrek Academy, she dismisses Tang San after Yang Jian injures him and readily sides with Yang Jian despite barely knowing him. 50

Her interest in Yang Jian becomes stubbornly competitive when he repeatedly ignores or leaves her behind. Rather than abandon him, she continues following him and insists that persistence will eventually win his attention. 55 62 64 Over time, hardship and Yang Jian's control force a marked change in her behavior: she stops protesting, performs travel and camp work without complaint, and becomes increasingly capable of handling practical matters. 81 94

Despite her dependence on Yang Jian, she remains attached to her family and sect. Her confidence collapses when she witnesses Ning Fengzhi's murder and Chen Xin's suicide, leaving her traumatized and grieving. 172 173 Later, she continues cultivating while privately mourning her father and the sect's fallen elders. 245

Abilities & Skills

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda

Ning Rongrong possesses the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, making her a support-system Tool Soul Master. She was level 26 at age twelve when Yang Jian arrived at Shrek Academy. 49

• Her support-system path leaves her with less physical endurance than battle-oriented Soul Masters. 55 121
• Her martial soul and direct-line status make her valuable to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. 48 173
• Yang Jian possessed a Aromatic Silk Beauty capable of evolving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but ultimately chose not to give it to her. 67 171

Travel and Logistics

During the group's overland journeys, Ning Rongrong gradually becomes proficient at managing practical arrangements. 94

• Drives carriages and handles the reins competently after repeated travel. 81 97
• Finds routes, asks for directions, arranges lodging, and manages itineraries. 94
• Earns direct praise from Yang Jian after locating the Breaking Clan without delay. 94

Background / History

Ning Rongrong attends Shrek Academy as a twelve-year-old level 26 support-system Soul Master. When Yang Jian introduces himself as a twelve-year-old Soul King, she immediately considers him an ideal marriage prospect: he is handsome, powerful, and fulfills her sect's expectation that her future husband be a Battle Soul Master. 48 49

After Yang Jian injures Tang San, Ning Rongrong defends Yang Jian, offers Tang San money for treatment, and insults Tang San when he protests her taking an outsider's side. 50 She later chooses to leave Shrek Academy with Yang Jian and Zhu Zhuqing of her own accord. 54

Her early excitement gives way to frustration as Yang Jian neglects her, refuses to answer her questions, and repeatedly leaves her behind. Nevertheless, her pride and competitive nature keep her from leaving him. 55 62 64 After learning that Yang Jian belongs to Spirit Hall, she initially attempts to leave, but allows him to provoke her into continuing with the group. 69

While traveling with Yang Jian, Zhu Zhuqing, and Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong is compelled to serve as labor, including driving, cooking duties, and camp work. She gradually adapts to these demands and later proves useful in planning routes and securing accommodations. 81 94

When Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin locate her in Heaven Dou City, Ning Rongrong refuses to return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and hides behind Yang Jian for protection. She believes Yang Jian will keep her safe, unaware of Ning Fengzhi's fear of him. 115 116

Yang Jian later brings her back to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, leading her to believe he is taking her to meet her family. Instead, he demands the sect's submission, threatens her life, and orders Chen Xin to kill Ning Fengzhi. Chen Xin then takes his own life. 171 172 173 Yang Jian spares Ning Rongrong because she is the sect's rightful heir and can be used to stabilize its rule. 173

Relationships

• Yang Jian — Initially sees him as a perfect prospective husband and voluntarily leaves Shrek Academy to follow him. His neglect, coercion, and eventual destruction of her family leave her devastated. 48 54 62 172 173
• Ning Fengzhi — Her father and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's sect master. She defies his efforts to bring her home, then witnesses his death at Chen Xin's hand. 115 116 173
• Chen Xin — “Grandpa Sword,” a longtime elder figure in her life. He tries to persuade her to return to the sect, later kills Ning Fengzhi under Yang Jian's order and commits suicide. 115 116 173
• Gu Rong — “Grandpa Bone,” whose death is one of the tragedies Ning Rongrong confronts upon returning to the sect. 172 173
• Zhu Zhuqing — Former Shrek classmate and fellow traveler. Their relationship turns hostile after Zhu Zhuqing rejects Ning Rongrong's orders and slaps her. 54 78
• Xiao Wu — Fellow traveler and laborer under Yang Jian; the two repeatedly compete for Yang Jian's attention and argue over who should be carried during flight. 81 97 98
• Oscar — Shrek classmate who is jealous of her immediate interest in Yang Jian. 48 54
• Tang San — Shrek classmate with whom she has a heated argument after she defends Yang Jian. 50

Story Role / Major Arcs

Shrek Academy

Ning Rongrong meets Yang Jian at Shrek Academy, becomes interested in him because of his appearance and extraordinary cultivation, then takes his side during his confrontation with Tang San. 48 50

Departure and Pursuit

She asks to accompany Yang Jian when he leaves Shrek Academy with Zhu Zhuqing. Though Yang Jian treats her with indifference, she follows him through Suotuo City, Star Dou Town, Notting City, and Spirit Hall. 54 55 62 69

Journey with Yang Jian

Ning Rongrong travels with Yang Jian's group as a coachman and laborer, eventually becoming responsible for routes, directions, and lodging arrangements. Her efficiency earns Yang Jian's approval in Dragon Hidden City. 81 94

Reunion with Ning Fengzhi

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin find Ning Rongrong in Heaven Dou City and attempt to take her home. She refuses, trusting Yang Jian's assurance that she may stay until she wishes to return. 115 116

Fall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

Yang Jian takes Ning Rongrong back to her sect and forces its submission. She witnesses Ning Fengzhi's death and Chen Xin's suicide, after which Yang Jian leaves her alive to serve as the sect's remaining legitimate heir. 171 172 173

Notable Quotes

“I'm not going back! I haven't had enough fun yet!” 115

“Dad! What is going on? How did Bone Grandpa die? Why does Yang Jian want to kill you?” 172

Trivia

• Ning Rongrong initially imagines that Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong would approve of Yang Jian as her chosen partner. 48
• She is particularly affected by cold weather because her support-system physique and lower cultivation give her less endurance than battle-type Soul Masters. 121
• Her return to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect surprises its disciples, who note that her gentler behavior differs sharply from her earlier reputation for mischief. 171