A beam of multicolored light descended from the sky and enveloped Tang San. Ning Fengzhi had intervened. Tang San immediately sat cross-legged to regulate his breathing and receive the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's healing.
Ning Fengzhi and his two companions descended from the rooftop to the ground. Ning Fengzhi gave Tai Tan a slight nod and said, "Sect Master Tai, I cannot help you with spiritual injuries."
Unfortunately, Tai Tan's mind was still thoroughly muddled. Tai Nuo and Tai Long helped him up from the ground, but he could not hear what Ning Fengzhi was saying at all.
"Everyone, I'm back!" Ning Rongrong darted out from behind Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, greeting Tang Xuan and the others.
Oscar immediately ran over. "Rongrong, you're back!" With Ning Fengzhi present, Ning Rongrong did not dare respond too enthusiastically and merely smiled in acknowledgment. The others also gathered around to greet her.
"This junior pays his respects to Sect Master Ning and Your Eminence Sword Douluo," Tang Xuan said, bowing slightly to the two men. Tang San had just finished regulating his breathing, and when he saw Tang Xuan bow, he followed suit, respectfully greeting Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin. The rest of the Shrek Seven Monsters also bowed in turn.
Ning Fengzhi stepped forward with a smile. "There's no need for such formalities. You're all Rongrong's friends. Just call me Uncle."
Chen Xin did not step forward, remaining where he stood with his eyes fixed on Tang Xuan. Tang Xuan looked back at him and sensed a surge of fighting spirit. Secretly puzzled, he met Chen Xin's gaze head-on.
Ning Fengzhi noticed the subtle atmosphere between them and quickly drew everyone a little farther away. Events proved him right.
Suddenly, Chen Xin raised his hand and sent a streak of