"Haha, who said our Rongrong couldn't become a Soul Elder before thirteen?"
"Hasn't she done it now?"
"I wonder if that fellow Flender's jaw would drop if he saw how far your cultivation has progressed."
Inside the Little Shop, Sword Douluo watched Ning Rongrong's improvement with the deep satisfaction of a proud elder.
"Sword Grandpa, I did pay for this strength, after all..."
Ning Rongrong sounded a little embarrassed.
"Haha, does strength bought with money not count as strength? Who made that rule?"
"Having money is a kind of strength too."
Sword Douluo laughed.
The power of money, huh...
Hearing that, Lin Xiao grumbled inwardly, You really do become like the company you keep. After spending so long with Ning Fengzhi, even Sword Douluo's words unconsciously embody the true meaning of extravagant wealth.
"Hehe, when you put it that way, it does make sense..." Ning Rongrong tilted her little head in thought, then broke into a delighted smile.
In her heart, she agreed with Sword Douluo.
"Rongrong, say goodbye to Boss Lin."
Sword Douluo looked at Ning Rongrong and said, "We shouldn't delay. Since you've reached the threshold of a breakthrough, Rongrong, I'll take you to hunt for a Soul Ring in the Star Dou Great Forest. I'm sure your father will be utterly astonished by your transformation when he comes here."
"Mm-hmm."
Ning Rongrong nodded vigorously, then said to Lin Xiao, "Boss, I'll come see you again when I get back from the Star Dou Great Forest."
Coming to see me doesn't mean much. Opening jars is what really matters... Lin Xiao thought, but aloud he said, "Of course. You're welcome anytime..."
Then he watched the two of them leave the Little Shop.
Outside the shop.
Ning Rongrong took out a potion and handed it to Sword Douluo. "Sword