Come Back to the Sect with Me

Ning Liu's heart skipped a beat.

This was the first time he had ever faced such a scene!

He could feel the pressure radiating from Ning Fengzhi, the might of one who stood above others, and within it was a faint, hidden greed.

The temptation of the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda was indeed something no one could resist.

His thoughts raced.

The other party was the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and behind him stood Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, two Titled Douluo.

On his side, although Xu Jiushi was a rank-ninety-six assault-type Titled Douluo, his odds of winning against two opponents at once were not high.

Not to mention, Ning Fengzhi himself was the number one support-type soul master on the Douluo Continent.

Though his Martial Soul Evolution was stronger than the other party's, right now he was only a Soul King!

If they truly came to blows, he was probably still at risk!

However, it was not as if he had no trump cards.

In his system space, there was still a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast lying in wait that he could summon at any time—the Golden-Eyed Void-Tearing Tiger!

If it really came down to mutual destruction, it was still uncertain who would be afraid of whom.

As for the impact being too great and making future auctions impossible? Hmph, he was not afraid of that either!

Now that his foundation had already been established, even without relying on the system, he would be more than able to find a place and cultivate properly!

Once he reached Titled Douluo and rebuilt his power, who would be able to stop him then?

Ning Liu calmed down and looked toward Ning Fengzhi.

In his heart, although Ning Fengzhi was the leader of a sect, he had always been honest, kind, and righteous. He should not go so far as to disregard all dignity and seize it on the spot!

Perhaps there was still a turning point!

"Dad..."

Ning Rongrong said again in a trembling voice.

The aura around Ning Fengzhi suddenly froze, as if a basin of cold water had been poured over his head.

He looked at his daughter standing in front of Ning Liu, her face full of terror yet carrying stubbornness as well, and the heat and greed in his heart instantly scattered by more than half.

What was he doing?

Because of some illusory legend, he was about to attack someone from his own sect?

Since when had he become so narrow-minded and unbearable?

Ning Fengzhi let out a long sigh. The oppressive aura around him slowly withdrew, and he returned to his gentle bearing.

"Rongrong, Dad wasn't planning to do anything."

He spoke softly.

Seeing this, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo also withdrew their Soul Power at the same time.

The two looked at each other and both saw a trace of helplessness in the other's eyes.

The Sect Master still cherished talent too much.

But then again, this was the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda, after all. If it could be resolved peacefully, that would naturally be best.

Ning Fengzhi turned to Ning Liu, apology on his face.

"Ning Liu, I frightened you."

"I lost my composure earlier."

"The appearance of the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda is of too great a significance to my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. For a moment, my heart was clouded."

His tone was sincere.

"I will not covet your opportunity."

"As long as I am here, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will not either!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Ning Liu let out a slight breath of relief in his heart.

Immediately afterward, Ning Fengzhi threw out a decision that shocked Ning Liu even more.

"Ning Liu, the long-cherished wish of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has been realized in you."

"If you are willing, from today onward, you will be the next Sect Master heir of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

"What?"

Ning Liu was completely stunned.

The Sect Master's heir?

Wasn't this turn a little too fast?

"Dad!"

Ning Rongrong froze, then started stamping her feet a little from the side.

"Didn't you promise to let me become the female sect master?"

"How can you go back on your word!"

Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly and did not explain.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, however, wore expressions of complete understanding.

The Sect Master's move was brilliant.

Although Ning Liu was only a branch disciple, he possessed the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda. That alone made him the greatest orthodoxy.

As long as the Sect Master and the two of them, both Titled Douluo, gave him their full support, who in the sect would dare object?

Who even could object?

Ning Liu came back to his senses and hurriedly bowed.

"Sect Master, your favor is too great. This disciple is unworthy of it."

"What virtue or ability does this disciple have to dare compete with Rongrong for the position of sect master?"

Ning Fengzhi waved a hand.

"If you do not wish to accept it for now, then there is no hurry. We can discuss it another day."

He looked at Ning Liu, his gaze gentle yet carrying a trace of expectation.

"However, please rest assured. No matter what happens, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will forever be your strongest backing."

"Come back to the sect with me. This Suotuo City is, in the end, too small. It is not a place for you to remain long."

Ning Liu's heart stirred.

This was indeed the Sect Master Ning he knew!

The entire sect would become his backing...

For his current self, that was definitely a good thing!

As for returning to the sect?

That would not do.

His system, after all, was bound to this Grade D Auction House in Suotuo City.

"Many thanks for your kindness, Sect Master."

Ning Liu politely declined.

"This disciple cannot leave Suotuo City for the time being."

Ning Fengzhi's brows furrowed slightly, as if he wanted to ask something, but in the end, he held back.

"In that case, I will not force you."

"However, what plans do you have next?"

Ning Liu smiled faintly, deftly steering the topic aside.

"Since the Sect Master values this disciple so highly, this disciple has no way to repay you."

"This disciple has three modest gifts here, and would like to offer them to the sect."

"Oh? Three gifts?"

Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up, and she immediately came closer.

"Senior Brother, three gifts? I want one too!"

Ning Liu tapped the tip of her little nose and teased her.

"Wasn't that Moonlight Spirit Rabbit Soft Armor earlier a gift for you?"

"I don't care!"

Ning Rongrong puffed out her little mouth and started acting shamelessly.

"That one doesn't count. You have to give me something else too!"

Ning Fengzhi, listening from the side, was somewhat puzzled.

"Moonlight Spirit Rabbit Soft Armor?"

"Wasn't that taken away at the auction by a mysterious buyer?"

Ning Liu looked at Ning Rongrong, a hint of slyness flashing through his eyes.

"Rongrong, if you don't behave, I'll have to have a nice long chat with the Sect Master about that little black notebook of yours."

When Ning Rongrong heard that, her little face instantly fell. She hurriedly covered her mouth, her watery big eyes looking pitifully at Ning Liu, not daring to say another word.

Watching from the side, Ning Fengzhi could not help clicking his tongue in wonder.

This Ning Liu really could keep his family's Little Demoness in line.

Seeing this, Bone Douluo Gu Rong's eyes shifted, and then he quietly transmitted his voice to Ning Fengzhi.

"Sect Master, it seems to me that Rongrong and this boy have a pretty good relationship."

"Why don't you think it over properly and betroth Rongrong to Ning Liu?"

"Although Rongrong is only twelve now, soul masters' bodies develop faster and mature earlier to begin with. On Douluo Continent, it's very common for girls to have children at thirteen or fourteen."

"By joining bloodlines, perhaps the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda martial soul could be passed down. That would be far too important for the sect!"

"As for those so-called sect rules about Inner Sect Disciples not marrying support types, they're only there to restrain mediocre talents and prevent our sect's disciples from being coveted by others."

"If we still clung to old rules when it came to Ning Liu, that would simply be bullshit!"

When Ning Fengzhi heard this, his heart stirred as well, and he sent a voice transmission to Sword Douluo beside him.

"Uncle Sword, what do you think?"

Sword Douluo Chen Xin nodded slightly.

"That child Ning Liu has a resilient temperament, outstanding talent, and, from what we've seen so far, decent character as well."

"If Rongrong can accept him, he would indeed make a good match!"

Ning Fengzhi had formed an idea, but he felt there was no need to rush the matter.

Naturally, Ning Liu had no idea that in that brief moment, Ning Fengzhi and the other two had already held a "friendly" discussion about his lifelong affairs.

He cleared his throat, his expression turning solemn.

"Sect Master, Elder Sword, Elder Bone."

"The sect has shown this disciple the kindness of raising and nurturing him. This first gift is based on some of this disciple's humble views on the sect's current situation."

He paused, then began to analyze.

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is wealthier than all under heaven, and our support abilities are unrivaled across Douluo Continent."

"But precisely because of that, we have also become a fat piece of meat in many people's eyes."

"The more wealth the sect hoards, the more it resembles a vast granary, drawing countless covetous gazes."

"Once the situation on the continent changes, or a powerful enemy appears, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect may very well become the first target to be attacked."

When Ning Fengzhi heard this, he nodded with a grave expression.

What Ning Liu said was exactly what he had always been worried about.

"You're right."

"This is also the problem I have always wanted to solve."

"Could the gift you're giving help resolve this problem?"

He thought of the hidden weapon from the earlier auction, the one called Hidden Arrow.

"If only we could have more of that Hidden Arrow from the auction earlier."

"Unfortunately, the person who made that weapon is unwilling to cooperate with us directly."

When Ning Liu heard this, he laughed heartily.

"Sect Master, although that Hidden Arrow is ingenious, at most it can only threaten a Soul Elder."

"Besides, if the technology is in someone else's hands, we will ultimately be controlled by others."

With a turn of his wrist, the Spirit Charm Star Luo Ring flashed faintly, and an item appeared in his palm.

"Sect Master, two elders, please look at this!"