Taming Ning Rongrong's Princess Temper

Xu Peinian and the others had not waited long before Light Feather Douluo returned.

However, seeing that his hands were empty, they knew the outcome had been far from ideal.

"Peinian, your Fifth Grandpa has let you down."

Even a peak Douluo like Light Feather Douluo could not help but blush with embarrassment.

"Fifth Grandpa, this isn't your fault. I've heard of that man before. When he had just entered Rank 90, he killed two elders of our Spirit Hall and severely wounded the previous Supreme Pontiff. Now that he's at least Rank 94, I'm not surprised he managed to escape from you.

"It's just that I hadn't expected to clash with them head-on this time. Otherwise, I should have called a few more grandpas over. Even if they'd grown wings, they wouldn't have escaped."

Xu Peinian comforted him, giving the elderly man with the appearance of a youth a way out.

"Mm. Still, I severely injured Tang Hao. But that guy really is as cowardly as a rat. He would rather take one of my arrows and have his abdomen blasted open than turn back to fight, fleeing into the distance instead."

"Fifth Grandpa is still as imposing as ever."

Though he said that, Xu Peinian was actually quite frustrated.

Their preparations had been insufficient this time, allowing all the big fish to escape and leaving behind only one small fish.

Still, it was fortunate amid the misfortune that the person lying on the ground was Ning Rongrong, the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, rather than one of those other insignificant shrimps.

However, now that they had been exposed openly, it would be much harder to make another move against Tang San and the others.

With things having come to this, he could only make other plans... Xu Peinian stood up and dusted off his backside, then took Zhu Zhuqing's small hand and said to Light Feather Douluo:

"Fifth Grandpa, then I'll have to trouble you to bring this girl back with us."

With the matter temporarily settled, Xu Peinian and the other three did not linger, immediately rushing back toward Spirit Hall at top speed.

At the same time, Spirit Hall forces in the surrounding area seemed to have received orders and began conducting a large-scale search for someone.

Inside the dim prison cell.

Ning Rongrong's eyelashes trembled slightly before she slowly opened her eyes.

What she saw made her stomach churn, and she even dry-heaved aloud.

The cell was dark and cramped, its surroundings filthy and disorderly. From time to time, some adorable little creatures crawled across the floor, while a pungent stench filled the air.

As the cherished jewel of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong had never suffered like this. Even at Shrek Academy, training had merely been difficult; no one had ever dared treat her this way.

"Awake?"

A cold voice came from the shadows beyond the iron bars.

Ning Rongrong instinctively looked over and happened to see a figure in a black brocade robe stroll out from the darkness.

The dim candlelight fell across the left side of his face, making his expression flicker uncertainly between light and shadow.

"It's... it's you!"

Ning Rongrong would never forget that terrifying face.

Its owner had first severely injured his opponent with ruthless methods on the Spirit Arena, then effortlessly defeated their entire Shrek group in a single move.

Even now, the wounds on her skin still ached faintly.

"Miss Ning, please forgive the poor hospitality upon our reunion."

At those words, mist rose in Ning Rongrong's eyes.

This was far more than poor hospitality. It was outright abuse!

"However, Miss Ning's current identity is too sensitive. I could only secure the best cell in the Heavenly Prison for you."

Xu Peinian's smile was as gentle as a spring breeze, yet to Ning Rongrong, it looked like the smile of a devil.

"My father is the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and I'm the little princess most beloved by Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone. You... you'd better release me immediately. Then I won't hold your offenses against you."

Hearing such wishful thinking, Xu Peinian could not help shaking his head inwardly with a laugh.

She really was an inexperienced little princess. Didn't she know that the more she emphasized how important she was, the more excited kidnappers became?

"I never expected Miss Ning to possess such a status!"

Xu Peinian feigned panic and fear.

"Hmph, now that you know, hurry up and let me out. Then safely send me back."

Ning Rongrong crossed her arms over her chest, lifted her head proudly, and gave a disdainful snort through her delicate nose.

"I shall release you at once."

Xu Peinian took out a key and opened the cell door. He then stepped inside and turned around to lock it again.

"Y-you... why did you come in? I told you to let me out!"

Ning Rongrong finally realized that something was wrong. Pointing at Xu Peinian, even her voice began to tremble.

"Hehe, Miss Ning, have you still not recognized the situation? Have I been giving you too much face?"

Xu Peinian abruptly turned his head, his fierce gaze stabbing straight at Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong had never seen such a display before and immediately recoiled from the devil before her.

Yet the more he provoked her, the more her princess temper flared amid her panic.

"You bastard! How dare you threaten me like this? I'll have Grandpa Sword chop you into eight pieces!"

Xu Peinian had not expected Ning Rongrong to be so foolish that she left him speechless. Too lazy to continue acting with her, he simply raised his hand and slapped her across the right cheek.

The sudden slap stunned Ning Rongrong. She stood frozen for three seconds before coming back to her senses and turning into a madwoman, her voice shrill enough to rival a soprano's.

"You actually dared to hit my face! No one has ever dared hit Ning Rongrong since I was little! You're finished! I'll have Grandpa Sword and the others kill your family in front of you, then tear you to pieces!"

It seemed he had still been too gentle... Xu Peinian sighed, then raised the same hand again and, with lightning speed, backhanded Ning Rongrong across the left cheek.

Seeing her slightly swollen cheeks, the anger in Xu Peinian's heart lessened a little.

"You!"

Slap!

Slap! Slap!

Seeing that she still wanted to speak, Xu Peinian slapped her left and right without hesitation. The crisp sounds of slaps echoed through the entire cell with an oddly rhythmic cadence.

"..."

Watching tears stream down Ning Rongrong's round face, swollen high on both sides, while she no longer dared utter a single word, Xu Peinian finally nodded in satisfaction.

He simply did not hit his own women, but that did not mean he would go easy on other women.

Still, he had to admit that slapping the tender, delicate cheeks of a spoiled little princess felt rather satisfying.

"I speak, you listen. Understand?"

Tears filling her eyes, Ning Rongrong nodded slightly.

"See? Isn't this much better? If you knew it would come to this, why act that way in the first place?"

Xu Peinian pinched Ning Rongrong's pretty chin, forcing her to meet his gaze.

Xu Peinian then took out a bottle of swelling-reducing, pain-relieving ointment, poured some onto his fingers, and gently massaged it into her cheeks.

"Miss Ning, you've now been abandoned by the people from Shrek. Otherwise, you wouldn't be alone in this prison cell."

"I suppose you still don't know where you are. This is the largest prison in Spirit City, specifically for holding vicious criminals or enemies of Spirit Hall like you. And I am a member of Spirit Hall."

"There's an old saying where I come from: those who understand the times are heroes. I imagine Miss Ning recognizes quite a few of the various instruments of torture here."

After a pause, Xu Peinian changed the subject:

"Of course, if you are willing to leave Shrek Academy and help Spirit Hall establish a cooperative relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, then you naturally won't have to suffer such pain. You will also become a friend of mine, Xu, and an honored guest of Spirit Hall."