Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect (3)

Ye Qingcang did not hide anything from Ning Fengzhi, but openly and frankly explained the situation of the merger of the Divine Realm, the Deity' schemes, and the turmoil in the human realm.

"So, Qing Cang, you want our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to support you, is that right?" Ning Fengzhi was a smart man, and what was most commendable was that this smartness was never annoying. He turned the tables and said, "To put it more bluntly, do you think you will win?"

"Just because I think I'll win, does that mean I'll definitely win?"

"Just because I think I'll lose, does that mean I'll definitely lose?"

"Just as there is a draw between winning and losing, I never make a judgment before the result is known. Doing so would only leave others with a frivolous impression. Sovereign Ning should understand this as well."

"Besides that, I'd like to say something that might not be very polite: Sovereign Ning's method of turning the tables is a bit too old-fashioned."

"Whether I want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to support me or not is actually useless."

"If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is willing to support me, I don't need to come and say it directly; my goal has already been achieved. But if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is unwilling to support me, even if I am sincere, the result will only be failure."

"The choice has always been in Sovereign Ning's hands."

"I came here simply to discuss my views on the forefront of the times with Sovereign Ning, to exchange opinions, and to see what better insights Sovereign Ning has about this era that is both good and bad."

"I have no other thoughts besides this."

Ye Qingcang's tone was full of confidence.

The ocean embraces all rivers; its vastness lies in its inclusiveness.

A sheer cliff stands tall, for it is unyielding when it is free from desire.

The same applies to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family.

The identity of the God Trial Taker did bring him many conveniences, but it also brought him many inconveniences. Before the storm came, it was extremely difficult to distinguish between those who changed their ways with the wind and those who remained unchanged. After the storm came, even if one could distinguish them, it would be too late to regret it.

In that case, doing your best is the most important thing.

Whether you betray me or not is up to you.

Rather than letting myself get caught up in internal strife and go to great lengths to win you over, I'd rather let you fight amongst yourselves and think about whether or not to betray me.

And that is confidence!

It was the confidence that made Ning Fengzhi make up his mind!

"A long, long time ago, my mother taught me a principle: five essential elements for success—calmness, composure, confidence, humility, and careful speech." Having decided to follow Ye Qingcang to the end, Ning Fengzhi naturally wouldn't be stingy with terms, and generously smiled, "It's hard to imagine someone your age possessing all five... I believe my judgment will remain as accurate as ever, so let's look at the facts!"

Ye Qingcang took a sip of tea.

But before he could put down his teacup...

He wasn't even given a chance to answer.

Ning Rongrong, who had been sitting quietly listening, couldn't sit still any longer. "Dad, why did Grandma say that there are five essential elements for success?"

"The meaning of calmness is: those who achieve success must always maintain a clear mind in order to find the most crucial thread in a chaotic situation. Grasping this thread is equivalent to grasping the opponent's lifeline. The essence remains the same no matter how things change."

"The meaning of composure is: those who achieve success must always maintain their influence. When others are calm, you cannot panic; when others panic, you also cannot panic. You are the backbone of everyone. Many times, even if you are unsure, you must pretend to be confident. Only in this way can you inspire others. It has nothing to do with whether you have a solution to the problem."

"Confidence means that those who achieve success must have absolute trust in every judgment they make. Changing one's mind frequently can be God of Destruction to any matter. Even if your judgment brings you unbearable losses, as long as you still believe it is correct after calm reflection, then even if you know that the path ahead is not the right one, you must confidently and firmly uphold your judgment to try to survive against all odds."

"Humility means that those who achieve success should not be blinded by the praise of some people. The best strategy is to remain hidden among the crowd. You must have a trump card in your hand, and the weight of your trump card must be greater than the cards you have revealed. This is the last line of defense."

"The meaning of 'being cautious in speech' is: those who achieve success must control their tongues, not make promises they cannot keep, and not make empty promises to others. Everything should be accomplished in secrecy. If you believe that others will keep your secrets, so you confidently tell them your plans, others will also believe that their close friends will keep their secrets, so they confidently tell those friends about your plans. This not only increases the risk of the plan being exposed, but also allows your enemies to discover the plan first, leading to the deaths of countless people who trusted you."

"Am I right?"

"Uncle Ning?"

Ye Qingcang answered in this way on behalf of Ning Fengzhi.

They naturally brought the topic back on track.

If Ning Fengzhi were to answer, he would inevitably have to make small talk. Although Ning Fengzhi was very knowledgeable about interpersonal relationships and wouldn't leave him speechless, he still preferred to keep the initiative in his own hands, which made him feel more at ease.

"Could there really be people in this world who are born with knowledge?" Ning Fengzhi joked, shook his head, looked at Ning Rongrong, and continued the conversation, "What Qingcang said is generally correct, but he didn't mention some details. However, the essence remains the same. As for the details, you can adapt to the situation. As long as you can remember these five elements, even if your father passes away one day, he can entrust the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to you with peace of mind... But then again, don't get too obsessed with it. What Qingcang just said are things that successful people need. The foundation of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is: first, wealth; second, vision. These are the most important."

"Don't worry, I've remembered everything!" Ning Rongrong knew when it was appropriate to joke around and when it wasn't, so she nodded seriously. Then, she added a Ji Xiang phrase, "But... Dad, what you said is a bit too pessimistic. Although birth, aging, sickness, and death are the natural cycle, your daughter... that is, me, is the future Nine Colors Goddess. When I ascend, I will definitely take the three of you with me, so you will never die and will always be by my side. What do you say, Grandpa Sword?"

"Alright, alright, then we'll wait for Rongrong to ascend and take us up to enjoy our retirement..." Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong exchanged a glance and smiled with great satisfaction. The first half of the sentence was spoken by Sword Douluo Chen Xin, while the second half was naturally added by the not-so-serious Bone Douluo Gu Rong: "Don't worry, we're all ready. All that's missing is Rongrong to take us up to enjoy our grandchildren."

Ning Rongrong was taken aback at first, then became extremely embarrassed.

Is this how the word "Han Yi Nong Sun" is used?

You're still hung up on that joke you just made about me, aren't you?

She pouted, about to explode.

Unexpectedly, I was also forced to experience what it felt like to have my spellcasting interrupted.

"Report!" A disciple from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School arrived at the door. Seeing Ning Fengzhi nod in acknowledgment, he continued, "Reporting to the Sect Master, the Clear Sky Sect has sent a visiting card outside the door, stating that they have important matters to discuss with you!"