"Remember the domain of the original site: "
" Ning Rongrong, if you dare act so recklessly again-"
"Believe me, I'll kill you."
A chill seeped into Ning Xuan's voice, utterly unlike his usual refined and courteous manner.
Ning Rongrong shivered at once.
For some reason, she thought of the scene from yesterday, when Ning Xuan had slaughtered his way through the training grounds at Blue Tyrant Academy.
Was he really still the same good-for-nothing he used to be?
Ning Rongrong couldn't help asking herself.
But she quickly dismissed the thought entirely.
It had to be because of the Immortal Herb!
As long as she could get the Immortal Herb, she could also break through the Martial Soul Shackles of the family. Given time, she would definitely surpass Ning Xuan.
He was just a good-for-nothing!
A good-for-nothing who wasn't even worthy of helping her put on her shoes!
What gave him the right to lord it over her?
"I don't believe you!"
Ning Rongrong met his gaze coldly, making no effort to hide her loathing.
"Give me the Immortal Herb, and I'll leave right now."
Ning Xuan was so exasperated that he laughed.
"Do you want the Immortal Herb that badly?"
"What do you think?"
"Give it to me, and I'll never bother you again."
Ning Xuan took a small step forward, bent down, and leaned close to her ear.
"All right, my dear little sister. Let me tell you something."
"I'd sooner throw that Immortal Herb away than give you even a single leaf."
With that, Ning Xuan paid no heed to her livid face.
He let out a loud "Ha!" and turned toward Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who wore a disappointed expression.
"Grandpa Sword, let's go. We're heading to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"To break off the engagement!!!"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin froze.
He slowly nodded, then followed Ning Xuan out of the marketplace.
"Ning Xuan, you good-for-nothing! You'll regret this!"
Ning Rongrong turned and shouted at Ning Xuan's back.
[The system detected Ning Rongrong's extreme anger. Emotional Value +2000]
Just as he was about to leave the marketplace, Ning Xuan suddenly stopped.
He turned around too, looking at Ning Rongrong, who was still glaring at him viciously, and gave her a teasing smile.
Ning Xuan called over the marketplace's manager.
In a voice loud enough for Ning Rongrong to hear, but not too loud, he said,
"Go to Moonlight Pavilion later and notify Lady Yue. Tell her that the Immortal Herb she wanted a few days ago can be discussed again after I return from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"But tell her to be prepared. She'll have to pay a sufficient price."
Ning Rongrong stood dumbstruck!
[The system detected Ning Rongrong's extreme shock, extreme anger, and extreme despair. Emotional Value +10000]
It really worked!
Ning Xuan's lips curled upward, and he told the marketplace supervisor to go and deliver the message.
Then he waved his hand.
He took Sword Douluo Chen Xin and climbed straight into the carriage bound for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
Inside the marketplace,
Ning Rongrong didn't collapse to the ground and burst into tears until the carriage had gone far away.
Someone passing by recognized her.
They pointed and whispered among themselves, making Ning Rongrong feel even more humiliated.
Instinctively, she fled into Ning Xuan's Rest Room.
But what she saw inside made her break down even more.
Dried blood, now congealed.
Xiao Wu's head, her eyes still wide open.
And the headless corpse sprawled on the ground...
The scene hit her with such force that her head nearly exploded on the spot. Her body swayed, and she slumped into the dried pool of blood.
[The system detected Ning Rongrong's extreme emotional breakdown. Emotional Value +2000]
Inside the carriage,
Ning Xuan, who had been resting with his eyes closed, suddenly opened them. His lips curled into a cold smile.
Ning Rongrong must have seen what was in the Rest Room by now.
He had left it there especially for them.
"Xiaoxuan."
Seeing him open his eyes, Sword Douluo Chen Xin spoke softly, his expression complicated.
"Rongrong, she..."
"Grandpa Sword."
Ning Xuan looked at him.
"Do you think Ning Rongrong can still be saved?"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin fell silent, his old eyes clouded.
He couldn't understand it either.
How had the little princess he and Old Bone had watched grow up and spoiled so much become like this?
"If I really become the head of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect one day,"
Ning Xuan said without reservation,
"if she's still like this, I won't hesitate to drive her out of the family."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin's body trembled.
In an instant, he seemed even older.
"Grandpa Sword, don't tell Father about what happened today yet."
Ning Xuan sighed too.
"If he knew that his little princess had become so unreasonable, he'd probably be heartbroken."
"Mm."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin said bitterly,
"Grandpa will use his judgment."
At this, Sword Douluo Chen Xin slightly raised his head and said, puzzled,
"But Xiaoxuan, the arrangements you just made were a little inappropriate."
Ning Xuan asked without surprise,
"Grandpa Sword, do you mean having someone contact Tang Yuehua?"
"That's right."
"The Immortal Herb is a matter of great importance. How could you let outsiders know?"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin said gravely.
Ning Xuan smiled wryly.
He helplessly shrugged.
"There's no hiding it. Tang Yuehua already knows. Before I returned to the sect a few days ago, she had already come to see me."
"She wanted to buy an Immortal Herb."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin froze.
Then he understood.
"Was it that despicable woman, Liu Erlong?"
"She told Tang Yuehua about the Immortal Herb long ago."
Ning Xuan said,
"If we want her to keep it secret, we can only make her a beneficiary too. Otherwise, if the Clear Sky Sect behind her finds out, it might even bring a few Titled Douluo here."
"Since you've arranged everything, then I can rest easy."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin couldn't help sighing, too.
"If that girl Rongrong were even half as sensible as you, that'd be wonderful."
Ning Xuan said nothing.
He turned aside and lifted the carriage curtain. Just then, he saw the gatehouse of Blue Tyrant Academy as they passed by it.
Blue Lightning City.
The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
The Meeting Hall.
The clan head, Yu Yuanzhen, sat at the head of the hall, his expression grave.
There was another person in the hall. His gaze was cold, and he exuded an imposing presence without needing to show anger. He was none other than the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's second-in-command, Yu Luomian.
He was also Liu Erlong's father.
"Erlong, tell us. What exactly happened?"
Yu Yuanzhen slapped the table coldly.
Liu Erlong had a voluptuous figure and was alluringly beautiful, but now she stood in the hall without saying a word.
"Speak up!"
Yu Luomian also slammed his hand down on the table.
Because of their Martial Soul, everyone in the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had a fiery temperament. They were certainly not an even-tempered lot.
"He wants to break off the engagement, doesn't he?"
Liu Erlong's eyes were a little red.
"Then let him break it off. Does he really think I want to marry him?"
"Break off the engagement?"
Yu Yuanzhen sneered.
"Easy for you to say. The two great clans are joining in marriage, and it was announced to the whole continent long ago. Is this something either family can simply call off?"
"Liu Erlong, do you think I called you back to ask whether you want to break off the engagement?"
Yu Yuanzhen stood up.
His tiger-like eyes blazed brightly, as if flames were burning within them.
"You must give me a reason!"
"I absolutely refuse to believe that boy Ning Xuan would ask to break off the engagement for no reason."
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