Beyond the Sect

[Ning Rongrong]

[Destiny Node: Beyond the Sect]

Lu Yuan looked at the last four words, his gaze lingering for a moment.

Ning Rongrong would indeed leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect someday, but since the Eye of Destiny had marked this matter separately, what mattered naturally would not be merely her leaving the sect itself.

He did not dwell on it further.

Yet Ning Rongrong noticed his gaze and looked down at herself. "Why were you looking at me just now?"

"I was thinking about something."

"Something related to me?"

"I don't know yet."

That answer only made her more curious, but before she could press further, her attention returned to the Abyss-Sinking Spear. "Is your spear heavier than before?"

"Quite a bit heavier."

"Let me try it."

Ning Rongrong reached out as she spoke, but Ning Fengzhi stopped her from the side. "Rongrong, an Instrument Martial Soul is not a weapon displayed on a rack."

"I just want to hold it."

"Even so, he has to be willing."

Ning Rongrong immediately turned to Lu Yuan.

Lu Yuan withdrew the Abyss-Sinking Spear. "I'm not willing."

Her eyes widened at once.

Holding back a laugh, Ning Fengzhi shook his head and was about to speak when someone hurried in from outside the side hall. The palace attendant first bowed to Xue Qinghe, then turned to Ning Fengzhi.

"His Majesty requests that the First Prince and Sect Master Ning proceed to the Imperial Study."

They had just finished the apprenticeship ceremony when the summons came. Xue Qinghe was somewhat surprised, but she did not ask further. "Understood."

The attendant did not leave immediately. He looked at Lu Yuan again. "Young Master Lu, the imperial reply regarding the hunting grounds for the Spirit Sanctuary is currently being sealed. Steward Zhao