Interest Supreme

Hearing these words, a smile also appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face.

Then he spoke up, saying:

"Qinghe, come with me, we will start our lessons today."

"As for Rongrong, you go find somewhere to play first."

Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Ning Rongrong spoke up:

"Dad, I'll stay right here and study with Senior Brother, I won't disturb you."

"Alright then, Rongrong, you can just stay here on the side."

Then Ning Fengzhi brought Jin Hao and Ning Rongrong into the study of the mansion.

After arriving there, Ning Fengzhi led Jin Hao in front of a desk, and subsequently spoke up:

"Qinghe, the first lesson I'm giving you today is not to teach you the cultivation of your Martial Soul, but to teach you a concept that your master has believed in for a lifetime."

"Please, Teacher, tell me what concept that is?"

"This concept is that, in Master's view, as the supreme ruler of a faction, you must remember one thing: there are no eternal enemies, only eternal interests."

"Never bring past hatreds into the present to make yourself give up the opportunity to gain benefits."

Having said this, Ning Fengzhi saw Ning Rongrong sitting obediently to the side, and then also spoke to Ning Rongrong:

"Rongrong, you will inherit the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School in the future. Dad doesn't need you to understand this sentence right now, but I hope you will always remember it from now on."

Ning Rongrong nodded in response, but she looked rather absent-minded.

Meanwhile, hearing this, Jin Hao fell into deep thought. Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi assumed Jin Hao was pondering the reasoning behind these words.

The reality, however, was that upon hearing Ning Fengzhi say this, Jin Hao was wondering whether, since Ning Fengzhi pursued eternal interests, it might be possible for him to win over Ning Fengzhi in the future after restoring his original identity.

Since Ning Fengzhi pursued eternal interests, when the time came for him to overthrow that woman Bibi Dong, would Ning Fengzhi put in effort if he provided benefits?

Thinking about this, Jin Hao felt it was entirely feasible. As long as he had conditions that could move Ning Fengzhi when the time came, relying on the master-disciple relationship coupled with bestowed benefits, guarantees, and friendly ties with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School, Jin Hao did not believe Ning Fengzhi would not be tempted.

Furthermore, wasn't his relationship with Ning Rongrong good right now? Jin Hao might not have much confidence in winning over Ning Fengzhi after restoring his identity, but Jin Hao was certain he could make Ning Rongrong call him Senior Brother just like now even after he regained his identity.

Having thought of this, the corner of Jin Hao's mouth curled into a smile.

Seeing this scene, Ning Fengzhi assumed Jin Hao had figured out the meaning behind the phrase, so he continued speaking to Jin Hao:

"Qinghe, have you figured out this concept?"

Hearing these words, Jin Hao snapped back to his senses, and then spoke to Ning Fengzhi:

"Teacher, I have remembered this principle, and I will not forget this concept."

Seeing this, a smile hung on Ning Fengzhi's face. Over the time that followed, Ning Fengzhi taught Jin Hao beyond the primary principles he currently upheld, spending the entire morning doing so.

He taught Jin Hao how to become a qualified ruler.

Throughout Ning Fengzhi's teachings, Jin Hao did not become distracted at all. He listened to everything, thought about everything, and never relaxed for a moment, because what Ning Fengzhi was teaching now was indeed useful to Jin Hao.

Just like that, time reached noon, and Ning Rongrong, who had been guarding by Ning Fengzhi and Jin Hao's side, was now asleep with her head on the desk.

At this moment, seeing that the time was about right, Ning Fengzhi spoke to Jin Hao:

"Qinghe, let's end today's lesson here, we'll continue tomorrow."

"Since it's noon now, have lunch here at the manor before leaving."

Hearing this, Jin Hao naturally nodded, and then Ning Fengzhi summoned the servants outside, telling them to prepare the midday meal.

Subsequently, Ning Fengzhi walked over to the sleeping Ning Rongrong, picked her up, and prepared to take her away from here and head to the dining hall.

Then, just as she was being picked up, the previously sleeping Ning Rongrong woke up with sleepy eyes, and subsequently asked Ning Fengzhi:

"Dad, are you done with class?"

In response, Ning Fengzhi said to the Ning Rongrong he was holding:

"That's right, Rongrong, Dad and your Senior Brother finished class. We're going to enjoy lunch now, and then you can go play in Heaven Dust City with your Senior Brother."

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong instantly perked up, becoming much more awake.

Afterwards, the group arrived at the dining hall. Upon arriving, Jin Hao discovered that Sword Douluo, who had been missing all morning, was also in the dining hall.

Seeing Sword Douluo, Jin Hao spoke up:

Your Holiness Sword Douluo.

Seeing this, Sword Douluo also spoke up:

"Your Highness Qinghe!"

At this moment, Sword Douluo also noticed the sleepy-eyed Ning Rongrong in Ning Fengzhi's arms, so he immediately reached out and took Ning Rongrong over from Ning Fengzhi's arms.

Then Sword Douluo spoke up as well:

"Our Rongrong fell asleep? Come, Grandpa Sword will hold you."

With Sword Douluo holding her, Ning Rongrong spoke to Sword Douluo:

"Grandpa Sword, put Rongrong down quickly. Rongrong needs to eat lunch first, and then go play with Senior Brother."

As she said this, Ning Rongrong tried to wiggle out of Sword Douluo's embrace.

Seeing Ning Rongrong trying to break away from him and hearing her words, Sword Douluo felt utterly terrible. The granddaughter who would normally cling to him the moment they met at the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School now didn't even want to be held by him.

How could Sword Douluo's mood possibly be good?

Therefore, the next second, Sword Douluo—who had just been kindly greeting Jin Hao—cast a furious glare at Jin Hao.

Seeing this scene, Jin Hao could only force a smile, not daring to say much.

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi also smiled and spoke up:

"Alright, Uncle Jian, put Rongrong down to eat. Let Rongrong eat her meal and then go play with Qinghe."

Hearing this and looking at Ning Rongrong in his arms who wanted to get down to eat, Sword Douluo finally set her down.

Then Ning Rongrong crawled onto the table and began to eat.

Before long, Ning Rongrong finished eating, and then came over to stand beside Jin Hao, waiting for him there.

Seeing this scene, Ning Fengzhi spoke up:

"Rongrong, stop staring at your Senior Brother over there. Since you're done eating, go outside and sit waiting."

Hearing this, Jin Hao—who was also just about finished eating—spoke up:

"It's fine, Teacher, I'm pretty much done too."

Then Jin Hao said to Ning Rongrong:

"Let's go, Junior Sister, I'll take you out to take a look. Today I'll take you to the South District, and finally we can even go to the Royal Primary Academy. Senior Brother has a subordinate there, and I can introduce you two when we arrive."

Naturally, Ning Rongrong replied:

"Okay, Senior Brother, let's set off quickly."