"Su Ge, come out quick! My dad's here! He says he wants to see you!"
Just then, a knock sounded from outside the door, accompanied by Ning Rongrong's pleasant voice, carrying a hint of delight.
"Got it. I'll be right there."
Su Ge called back toward the door, then rose to his feet helplessly and headed for the academy's reception hall.
During this time, it was not only Ning Fengzhi, Xue Qinghe, the heads of the various academies, and the education committee members who had summoned him. Even Xue Ye had met with him.
Their reasons were simple: to verify the truth of the rumors outside, witness his talent for themselves, and extend olive branches or build closer ties with him.
Not to mention anything else, he had received several Soul Bones alone.
There was even a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, bestowed upon him by Xue Ye.
Though it was of no use to him, he had still accepted it. It was a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, after all—there was no reason to refuse it. He could always give it to someone close to him later.
As for why Ning Fengzhi had come today, Su Ge did not know, but he had grown used to such visits.
The last time Ning Fengzhi had come, he had brought Bone Douluo along. The look in his eyes had clearly been that of a man inspecting his future son-in-law.
Su Ge did not deny his relationship with Ning Rongrong, but Bone Douluo's blade-like scrutiny had not looked like he intended to have a pleasant conversation. It had looked more like he wanted to give Su Ge a thorough beating.
Even though Su Ge knew Gu Rong might not necessarily be his match, that look had still left a deep impression on