Ning Fengzhi's Little Scheme: Keep Ning Rongrong Close, Zhu Zhuqing Distant

After the last great battle, the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was destroyed, but the newly built main hall is magnificent, with a dome as high as thirty meters.

In the center of the main hall stood a long banquet table made of sandalwood, covered with a tablecloth woven with gold thread.

Tassels adorned with precious jewels dangled from the corners of the tablecloth, swaying gently in the breeze that swept through the hall. The swaying caused the jewels to collide, creating an atmosphere of grandeur befitting a wealthy and powerful family.

Bowls, plates, and cups were neatly arranged on the table. Compared to the banquet utensils inlaid with gold and jade, they were much simpler and more elegant, without any decorations such as gold or jade.

However, precisely because of its simplicity and elegance, the materials used must be of higher quality; otherwise, it would appear shabby.

Even with Meng Chen's knowledge, he couldn't tell what material these banquet utensils were made of; he only knew they were crystal clear and smooth, indicating they had been carefully selected.

Several servants carried trays back and forth, placing one steaming dish after another on the table. The dishes looked tempting and smelled delicious, making one's mouth water.

The seating arrangement at this banquet was particularly strange.

At least that's how Ning Rongrong sees it.

Her father, as the sect leader and an elder, did not sit in the main seat. Instead, he solicitously invited Meng Chen to sit in the main seat.

Ning Rongrong probably couldn't have imagined that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had actually become Meng Chen's vassal. Therefore, Ning Fengzhi to Meng Chen to sit in the main seat was not out of modesty, but simply his duty.

Ning Fengzhi's refined face wore a perfectly gentle smile.

Today, he specially changed into a plain white outfit, which was fresh and elegant, and not at all ostentatious. For the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, it even seemed a bit petty.

Even the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo who accompanied them were the same.

This was also Ning Fengzhi's special arrangement, after all, judging from the few times he had met Meng Chen, Meng Chen's attire was always simple, low-key, and rather casual.

His current status is essentially that of Meng Chen's subordinate; how could a subordinate dress more extravagantly than his superior?

Therefore, Ning Fengzhi cleverly chose to wear very understated clothes.

Besides clothing, Ning Fengzhi's little schemes also reached out to Meng Chen.

To Meng Chen's left is Ning Fengzhi, to his right is Ning Rongrong, to Ning Rongrong's right is Sword Douluo Chen Xin, to Chen Xin's right is Gu Rong, and to Gu Rong's right is Zhu Zhuqing...

This arrangement placed Zhu Zhuqing almost half a table away from Meng Chen, demonstrating the cleverness of Sect Master Ning.

If it weren't for the convenience of Ning Rongrong and Meng Chen's interaction, Ning Fengzhi might have placed his seat between Meng Chen and Ning Rongrong, which would have further distanced Zhu Zhuqing from Meng Chen.

Although Zhu Zhuqing is usually aloof and doesn't interact with many people, she's not stupid; the arrangement of this seat is clearly targeted at her.

She felt a little disappointed.

Compared to Ning Rongrong, who possesses the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, what am I?

Zhu Zhuqing didn't mean to compete with Ning Rongrong; she just wanted to get a little closer to Meng Chen, that was all.

Ning Rongrong seemed surprised by her father's arrangement. She glanced apologetically at Zhu Zhuqing, Zhu Zhuqing returned a look that said it was no problem.

Ning Fengzhi raised his wine cup and said to Meng Chen, "Young friend Meng, I invited you here today to celebrate your breakthrough to Soul King. Moreover, after entering the Soul King, you were even able to defeat Soul Saint level opponents head-on. Such an achievement is unprecedented on the entire continent."

Even now, Ning Fengzhi's tone was full of admiration and shock. Such a young Soul King, and to Battle Soul Saint while still Soul King, was unprecedented in any aspect.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong both gave Meng Chen a complicated look.

It's true that the Yangtze River generation surpasses the older; in the near future, their generation may have to relinquish their right to dominate the Soul Master World to this young man before them.

Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were overjoyed to hear Ning Fengzhi's praise of Meng Chen, especially Zhu Zhuqing.

Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Meng Chen raised his wine cup to toast him. "Sect Master Ning, you're too kind. I was just lucky."

Ning Fengzhi a wry smile.

Luck? Luckily, you managed to defeat an opponent twenty levels higher?

However, that's not the point today. Ning Fengzhi straightened his expression and continued, "Secondly, I also want to talk to you about that matter. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has collected quite a bit of metal recently. If young friend Meng needs it, we can go and take a look now."

Hearing her father say this, Ning Rongrong immediately became interested and asked, "That's right, Dad, why are you collecting all those metals? I've never seen you interested in these things before. You can't sell them, so why go to all this trouble to collect them?"

"Ahem, I have my own reasons, so don't say anything more!"

Ning Fengzhi observed Meng Chen's expression and was relieved to see that he was not displeased.

Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Meng Chen knew that the cunning Ning Fengzhi had not told Ning Rongrong about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School's submission to him.

But it doesn't matter, it's better to keep a low profile. Besides, if Ning Rongrong finds out about those things, our friendship will be ruined.

Meng Chen Ning Fengzhi, "Then thank you very much Sect Master Ning. However, I don't particularly need it right now, so I'll leave it for now."

Seeing this, Ning Rongrong knew that Ning Fengzhi had collected so much metal for Meng Chen.

As the Young Sect Master, she certainly possessed this level of judgment.

Is Dad trying to... please Meng Chen?

Ning Rongrong's little head was filled with big questions.

Ning Fengzhi originally thought that if Meng Chen needed that batch of metal, he might be able to use it as a way to get Meng Chen to reveal the method for evolving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. However, Meng Chen didn't buy it and rejected the idea by saying that he wasn't in a hurry to use it.

Left with no other option, Ning Fengzhi took the initiative to bring it up himself. "Young friend Meng, to be honest, there's a third reason I invited you here today."

Ning Fengzhi paused for a moment, carefully choosing his words, and said as tactfully as possible, "As you know, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda lineage is inherently limited. Once you reach level seventy-nine, it becomes very difficult to make any further progress. Our Ning clan family has managed the sect for generations, accumulating countless resources and foundations, but we have never been able to break through the upper limit of the quality of our Martial Soul."

"You mentioned the other day that you had a way to help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. I would like to humbly ask you about this method..."

Ning Fengzhi made a point of asking for advice, his gaze fixed on Meng Chen's expression, his deep, pool-like eyes filled with sincerity and expectation.

It's not easy for the head of a sect to lower himself to this extent.

Ning Rongrong was startled when Ning Fengzhi this.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, evolving?

Is what Dad said true?

Ning Rongrong immediately stared intently at Meng Chen.

Meng Chen remained unmoved.

He put down his wine glass, then picked up his teacup and took a sip. His movements were so unhurried that Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong were getting impatient.