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A powerful wave of sword intent spread outward, the rushing air battering the surrounding vegetation and making it rustle and sway incessantly.
The Spirit Hall deacon and his men, who had been ordered to investigate discreetly, felt their hearts clench in fear. Not daring to remain hidden, they hurried out and approached Sword Douluo and Ning Fengzhi.
"Greetings, Sect Master Ning, Your Eminence Sword Douluo."
The deacon bowed, adopting an exceedingly humble posture. His subordinates lowered their heads beside him, not daring even to breathe loudly.
That sword intent alone had made their entire bodies tense. They did not even dare casually release their martial souls.
Ning Fengzhi's expression remained unchanged as he lightly tapped his cane against the ground.
"People from Spirit Hall? Since you were spying on us, might His Holiness the Pope have some instructions? Do tell. I am all ears."
"Not at all! We merely heard that two twelve-year-old prodigies had appeared in Suotuo City and came to investigate. We never imagined we would encounter members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Nor were we acting on orders from His Holiness the Pope. Please do not hold this against us, Sect Master Ning."
The deacon hurriedly waved his hands in explanation, his nerves stretched taut. This old fox Ning Fengzhi was trying to pin a charge on me!
If I were accused of sowing discord between Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, even ten heads wouldn't be enough for the chopping block.
Ning Fengzhi feigned realization.
"I see. Then I was worrying unnecessarily. Now that you know, you can return and report, can't you?"
"Yes, yes, of course. We will leave at once."
Not daring to linger, the deacon hastily bowed.
None of them dared delay for even a moment. They