Bone Douluo Appeared, Giving Ning Rongrong Confidence (1 / 2)

"Can you really divine a way to upgrade the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

Ning Rongrong looked at Li Tianyuan, still somewhat doubtful. But if he truly possessed such an ability, it would bring an enormous improvement to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Once the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could transform into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and she would qualify to become a Titled Douluo in the future!

For something that valuable, ten thousand Gold Soul Coins really was not much.

Yet even her father could not accomplish such a thing. Could this outrageously handsome fellow before her really do it?

"Of course."

Li Tianyuan spoke confidently.

"All right, wait here. I'll bring you ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. But if you try to trick me, don't blame me for smashing your signboard—or even driving you out of Suotuo City!"

Ning Rongrong pursed her cherry-red lips, a threatening look crossing her face.

"Then I'll await your esteemed arrival, young miss!"

Li Tianyuan remained utterly unconcerned.

"Just you wait."

With that haughty remark, Ning Rongrong turned and walked outside.

After leaving the Heavenly Secrets Tower, she did not return to Shrek Academy. Instead, she headed toward one of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's outposts in Suotuo City.

Watching Ning Rongrong leave, Li Tianyuan decided to wait patiently.

As far as he was concerned, he feared no faction that might come. He only needed to wait for an opportunity.

Before long, in a courtyard belonging to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The steward respectfully welcomed Ning Rongrong into the hall.

"Young miss, what are your instructions?"

The steward asked cautiously.

"I want ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. Get them ready at once!"

Seated at the head of the hall, Ning Rongrong waved her hand.

"Ten thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

Upon hearing such a large sum, the steward's expression changed noticeably.

"Miss, forgive my asking, but what do you need so much money for?"

The steward spoke cautiously.

"Why are you asking so many questions?!"

"Just do as you're told!"

Ning Rongrong snapped angrily.

She had no need to explain this matter to a mere steward.

"But miss, this is a considerable sum. I must find out what it's for, or I won't be able to account for it to the sect master!"

The steward looked troubled.

"Account for it?"

"Just tell my father that I'm the one using the money!"

Ning Rongrong spoke impatiently.

Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, her father, Ning Fengzhi, could do nothing about her.

Spending a little money was no issue at all.

"Well..."

Hearing this, the steward looked even more troubled.

Ning Rongrong naturally had nothing to worry about, but he dared not take the matter lightly. The slightest mistake could earn him a severe punishment from the sect master.

"What are you still hesitating for? I have something urgent to do. Get it ready immediately!"

Ning Rongrong looked thoroughly displeased.

"Well, please wait a moment, miss. I'll prepare it right away!"

The steward wiped the cold sweat from his forehead and lightly cupped his hands. He was about to turn and leave when a gaunt, towering figure walked in, looking like a moving dried corpse, terrifying to behold.

Upon seeing him, the steward immediately assumed a respectful expression again. "Greetings, Your Eminence Bone Douluo!"

That corpse-like figure was Bone Douluo Gu Rong, one of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's two Douluos. He waved a hand expressionlessly, then turned his gaze toward the girl seated in the hall, a trace of affection appearing in his eyes.

"Rongrong, what do you need ten thousand Gold Soul Coins for?"

Gu Rong asked.

Upon seeing him, Ning Rongrong immediately hopped down from her seat and hurried over, calling affectionately, "Grandpa Bone, what brings you here?"

Gu Rong glanced at her. "I came to see you, and to check on the situation in Suotuo City while I was at it."

"Did Father send you?"

Ning Rongrong blinked mischievously.

"You ran off without a word. Your father was deeply upset and worried!"

"You must stop being so naughty!"

Gu Rong spoke sternly.

"I know, Grandpa Bone."

Ning Rongrong replied quietly.

"You little rascal. You're already so grown up, yet you're still this mischievous."

"All right, you still haven't told me why you need ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. Have you offended some powerful figure?"

"Don't worry. Whoever it is, Grandpa Bone will stand up for you!"

Gu Rong patted his chest, looking utterly protective of her.

Ning Rongrong thought for a moment and decided to tell Gu Rong about the Heavenly Secrets Tower.

"Grandpa Bone, hear me out..."

After hearing her account, Gu Rong's expression turned cold. He sneered, "Hmph! Rongrong, you were right. He's nothing but a swindler!"

"To think he dares demand ten thousand Gold Soul Coins!"

"The moment you give him the money, he'll probably run off and never show his face in Suotuo City again!"

"Or even in the Heaven Dou Empire!"

Anger and icy coldness flickered in Gu Rong's eyes.

"Grandpa Bone, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is so powerful. Where could he possibly escape to?"

Ning Rongrong asked.

"To Spirit City, or to Sea Island—somewhere beyond our reach!"

Gu Rong replied coldly.

"But Grandpa Bone, I still want to go and see whether that fellow really has any ability."

Ning Rongrong said.

"Then Grandpa Bone will accompany you, put those hopes of yours to rest, and expose that swindler at the same time!"

"It will also teach you how treacherous the world can be!"

Gu Rong said.

His gaze was deep; he had seen through Ning Rongrong's little scheme.

"Thank you, Grandpa Bone!"

Ning Rongrong was overjoyed. With Bone Douluo backing her, she had no fear of whatever tricks Li Tianyuan might play.

This time, she would make that fellow pay.

An hour later, the steward hurried in, holding a Soul Tool that resembled a cloth pouch.

"Miss, all ten thousand Gold Soul Coins are inside!"

The steward presented the pouch.

Ning Rongrong took it and opened it to look inside. A smile appeared on her face. "Good. I'll bring these ten thousand Gold Soul Coins back."

Hearing this, the steward wiped the cold sweat from his face. "Miss, please spend sparingly."

Ning Rongrong pouted and tugged at the hem of Gu Rong's clothes. "Grandpa Bone, let's hurry! If we're late, that fellow might have run off!"

"Ha ha... What's the rush? I reckon he won't leave before he sees the money."

Despite saying this, Gu Rong still led Ning Rongrong swiftly outside.

By the time they arrived outside the Heavenly Secrets Tower, night was about to fall.

"This is the place!"

"He hasn't run off yet!"

Looking at the Heavenly Secrets Tower's open doors, Ning Rongrong breathed a sigh of relief.

Gu Rong glanced inside and sensed a faint, elusive presence.

The person inside the Heavenly Secrets Tower seemed to be no ordinary individual.

"Grandpa Bone, let's go in!"

Ning Rongrong walked into the Heavenly Secrets Tower first.

Gu Rong followed close behind.

The two soon entered and saw Li Tianyuan seated at the long table.

"Swindler, I'm here!"

Ning Rongrong looked at Li Tianyuan, her expression tinged with haughty pride.

Li Tianyuan said nothing. He raised his head and glanced at Bone Douluo standing behind Ning Rongrong.