Ning Rongrong's Rescue Begins

Dai Mubai lay flat on his back, covered in scorch marks and frost. His legs twitched now and then, proving he was still alive.

The White Tiger Protective Shield had been forcibly shattered. Between the backlash of soul power and the dual impact of ice and fire, it was already fortunate that he had survived.

Ning Rongrong looked down at the Three-Eyed Icefire Guns, her hands trembling slightly. "Th-this... was my doing?"

A dignified level thirty-seven Battle Soul Elder had been instantly defeated by two support-type Soul Masters?

In the past, that would have been pure fantasy. Anyone who said it would have been called insane!

Oscar's reaction was even more direct. His mouth hung wide enough to fit a fist inside.

Ning Rongrong took a deep breath to keep herself from passing out from lack of air. She knew all too well how valuable this thing was!

A weapon that allowed support-type Soul Masters to severely injure a Soul Elder with a single strike—if it were equipped by the direct disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect...

Heavens, who would be foolish enough to come looking for trouble with them then?

"Teacher Ye, do you have any more of these Three-Eyed Icefire Guns?"

How could Ye Hua fail to see through the little witch's thoughts? He honestly shook his head. "For now, there are only these two."

"For now?" Ning Rongrong sharply caught the key phrase. "That means there will be more later?"

"Teacher Ye, we'll buy as many of these weapons as you can provide. Price is no issue!"

"Even if you ask ten thousand Gold Soul Coins for each one, we absolutely won't haggle!"

When the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect spoke, her words carried considerable weight.

"T-ten thousand?!" Oscar's tongue tied itself in knots. Holding the Three-Eyed Icefire Guns in his hands, he suddenly felt as though he were cradling a mountain of gold. "Good heavens, Ning Rongrong, did you really mean that?"

"I did," Ning Rongrong said decisively. "Teacher Ye, as long as you nod, the treasury of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will be open to you."

[Ding--]

[Detected rescuable target "Ning Rongrong" in an unbonded state. Main quest triggered.]

[Quest Name: The Future Father-in-Law's Approval]

[Quest Objective: Gain Ning Fengzhi's approval with the Three-Eyed Icefire Guns. Best case, make him consider taking you as a son-in-law.]

[Quest Reward: Three-Eyed Icefire Guns production blueprint, Three-Eyed Icefire Guns production line.]

[Quest Description: For an ordinary person to earn a father-in-law's approval is like climbing mountains of blades and crossing seas of fire. But you're no ordinary person, so it shouldn't be difficult, right?]

Before Ye Hua could accept the quest, the system prompt continued.

[Ding--]

[Zhu Zhuqing Rescue Progress +10%]

[Current Rescue Progress: 70%]

[Detected that Dai Mubai was instantly defeated. Zhu Zhuqing's fear of the Star Luo Royal Family has greatly decreased, her confidence in defying fate has greatly increased, and her interest in you is gradually growing.]

Well, two pieces of good news at once!

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect urgently needed offensive weapons, especially weapons that could be mass-produced, to defend the sect.

Ye Hua deduced that Ning Rongrong's rescue objective was likely to protect the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect from being destroyed by Spirit Hall and ensure that Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo did not die in battle.

"Rongrong," Ye Hua said, suppressing his thoughts, "I can't guarantee production volume for now, but I promise you that whenever there are new products, I'll reserve them for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect first."

"It's a deal!" Afraid he would go back on his word, Ning Rongrong immediately stretched out her hand, asking Ye Hua to seal the promise with a high-five.

Smack!

Ye Hua raised his hand and gave hers a slap. Only then did Ning Rongrong withdraw her hand in satisfaction, clutching the Three-Eyed Icefire Guns as she stepped aside.

Just then, Flander and Zhao Wuji arrived belatedly.

Seeing the mess at the scene, Flander immediately understood and looked helplessly at Ye Hua.

"What happened?!" Flander asked knowingly. "How long was I gone before something happened again?"

Yu Xiaogang seemed to have found a lifeline. Supporting the unconscious Tang San, he said, "Headmaster, Ye Hua allowed the students to commit violence. Ning Rongrong used his weapon to badly injure Mu Bai!"

"And Xiao San—Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing ambushed him. Not only did Ye Hua refuse to stop them, he even mocked him!"

"Shut up!" Ning Rongrong exploded on the spot. "Tang San struck first!"

"He used poisoned crossbow bolts to ruin our roast whole lamb, then showed off some hidden weapons and claimed Teacher Ye was a fraud!"

"Dai Mubai agreed to the match himself. He even said, 'What's the harm in taking a hundred hits?' I gave him one shot, and he couldn't withstand it himself. How is that my fault?"

Feeling the rapidly rising smell of gunpowder, Flander let out a long sigh.

"Alright, alright. Tang San provoked them first and then broke the rules. Tang San was at fault."

"Mu Bai's injuries will be his responsibility. In the future, think carefully before agreeing to a match, and don't casually boast."

Yu Xiaogang's expression collapsed as he demanded, "Flander! They were beaten into this state, and you're just letting it go?"

Flander adjusted his glasses. "Xiao Gang, injuries are unavoidable in matches between students."

"Besides, Dai Mubai agreed to the match himself. He can't refuse to honor the result just because he lost, can he? As for Tang San, he broke the rules and struck to kill. It's already generous that he hasn't been expelled!"

Although Clear Sky Douluo Tang Hao stood behind Tang San, Flander acted as if the man did not exist. The reason was simple: Tang Hao could not defeat that senior wielding the Ironblood Heavy Sword.

Rather than offend Tang San and Tang Hao, he absolutely could not afford to offend Ye Hua!

As for the weapon capable of severely injuring Dai Mubai...

Flander did not ask. If Ye Hua wanted to explain, he would do so himself. There was no need for Flander to meddle.

Besides, he had come to announce something else.

"Ahem." Flander cleared his throat twice. "According to the original plan, all students will be led by their teachers into the Great Spirit Arena for practical combat training."

"This is the best way to test the results of your training. It's far better than locking yourselves in the academy and beating each other up."

The moment he finished speaking, Yu Xiaogang's expression changed.

Of the three students he had brought, not one was in decent condition!

Tang San had been kicked in the crotch by Xiao Wu and was still unconscious.

Dai Mubai had been blasted into charcoal and was still lying on the ground.

Ma Hongjun was at least standing, but the backlash from his Evil Fire had nearly burned him to death. His condition was hardly light!

"Flander," Yu Xiaogang said with a bitter smile, "we'll rest and recover for now. Take them there first."

Flander glanced at the three battered wrecks, sighed heavily in frustration, and said, "Fine. Teacher Ye, will you lead the team?"

Ye Hua nodded. "Of course. After all, I'm their training teacher."

"As for Grandmaster, you should take care of the wounded first. A teacher's failure to teach strictly is laziness!"

Yu Xiaogang's cheeks abruptly tightened, his teeth grinding with a creak.

But his students had been instantly defeated one after another. What face did he have to argue back?

Ye Hua did not spare him another glance. He led Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, Ning Rongrong, and Oscar toward Soto City.

He had spent quite a bit recently. Although Flander, that iron rooster, would reimburse him, he had only fifty Gold Soul Coins left on hand.

This was the perfect chance to make a good haul, so he would not be short of funds later.

After a long journey, Ye Hua finally led the group to the Soto Great Spirit Arena and casually rented a small villa nearby for a short stay.

Soto City was not small. They could not possibly fight all day, rush back to the academy overnight to rest, then hurry back again the next day, could they? Wouldn't that exhaust the students to death?

It had to be said that the Soto Great Spirit Arena certainly had style.

As the largest Soul Master arena in the Barak Kingdom, even after night fell, its lights illuminated the entire venue as brightly as day.

The entrance bustled with people and Soul Masters everywhere. Some gathered in groups of three or five to discuss tactics, while others leaned alone against walls with their eyes closed to rest. A faint smell of sweat and blood permeated the air.

Ye Hua led the group through the crowd and arrived at the registration counter.

The old man in charge of registration did not even raise his head. "Name, martial soul, soul power level."

After everyone reported their basic information, they successfully received Iron Spirit Duel Badges.

"Tonight, Xiao Wu, Zhu Qing, and I will each fight a one-on-one match first, just to warm up."

"After that, I'll team up with Rongrong and Xiao Ao for a two-on-two match, while Xiao Wu and Zhu Qing will form another team."

"All of us will fight tonight. Once we're tired, we'll return to the villa to rest and continue tomorrow."

"Now, everyone gather around. I have a few secret tasks for you..."