If he could establish ties with the Blue Dot Tyrant Dragon Clan, setting everything else aside,
purchasing Soul Tools would definitely become much more convenient in the future.
Not to mention all the other benefits that would come with it.
In their eyes, even a beggar, so long as he could establish some connection with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan,
would absolutely be treated as an honored guest by all the major sects.
Even Yu Xiaogang, who was far away at Nuoding City Junior Soul Master Academy, where no one usually cared for him and he was subjected to all kinds of ridicule,
found his circumstances transformed beyond recognition.
The academy higher-ups who had previously thought he was merely staying there to sponge off the academy
even came in person to ask after his well-being in every possible way.
They were terribly afraid that Yu Xiaogang might suffer the slightest grievance in a little place like Nuoding City.
The sudden change left Yu Xiaogang baffled for a time.
But he soon realized what had happened.
The academy higher-ups must have recognized his theory on Soul Masters!
He, Yu Xiaogang, was no good-for-nothing!
A few days passed, and preparations for the family gathering were nearly complete.
The venue was naturally within the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
No one dared presume to trouble them to come elsewhere.
Apart from the Clear Sky Sect, which had withdrawn from the world, virtually every prominent sect and clan in the Heaven Dou Empire had come to the gathering.
Many clan leaders were chatting as they waited for Yu Yuanzhen to appear.
"Dad, didn't you always refuse to go to gatherings before? Why were you willing to come this time?"
Ning Rongrong wore a luxurious princess dress, looking as exquisite as a porcelain doll.
"Rongrong, I'm afraid the sky over this continent is going to change. I came today to introduce you to the young clan leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, so that it might be of some help to you in the future."
Ning Fengzhi reached out and patted Ning Rongrong's head.
Just because others didn't know didn't mean that he, the master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, didn't know either.
The reason the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan had undergone such a great change
was all because of that young clan leader, who was only nine years old.
If he could do so much at such a young age, Ning Fengzhi dared not imagine what heights Yu Tianheng would reach in the future.
Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect also had two Titled Douluo holding the fort, if they could make friends with him, it was naturally better not to make an enemy of him.
The sect would also be handed over to Rongrong in the future.
He had to do everything he could to pave the way for his daughter.
"Young clan leader?"
Ning Rongrong tilted her little head, looking utterly puzzled.
She had never paid much attention to these matters between adults.
"Rongrong, you only need to remember that you must never offend the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. The better your relationship with them, the more help it will surely be to you."
Ning Rongrong thought for a moment, though it was unclear whether she understood.
She merely nodded her head twice with all her might.
"Sect Master Ning, it's been a long time. I didn't expect you to come as well."
An elder of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan noticed Ning Fengzhi and came over to chat with him.
Relations among the Upper Three Sects had always been fairly good.
Seeing that her father was too busy to pay her any attention, Ning Rongrong set off on her short little legs
toward a nearby table laden with cake.
Even the princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect couldn't resist the temptation of cake.
Just as Ning Rongrong was about to eat some cake, she noticed a youth not far away out of the corner of her eye.
That big brother is so handsome!
The youth wore a robe embroidered with a Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon.
He stood in an inconspicuous corner,
his eyes bright as he seemingly observed the guests in the banquet hall.
After looking at him a couple of times, Ning Rongrong hesitantly picked up a piece of cake and walked over.
Yu Tianheng had been considering whether he needed to find a few partners
when he suddenly noticed a chubby little hand holding a piece of cake appear in his field of vision.
"Are you afraid to eat cake? It's okay! I got you some!"
Ning Rongrong's cheeks were full, and her words came out a little muffled.
Hearing this, Yu Tianheng smiled and accepted the cake from her hand.
"Thank you. What's your name?"
"Ning Yongyong (Ning Rongrong)."
When he heard that name, Yu Tianheng couldn't help frowning.
He hadn't expected to meet Ning Rongrong so early.
But Ning Rongrong was still young, and she didn't have the appearance of a willful young lady she had when she first appeared in the original work.
Seeing that Yu Tianheng hadn't responded,
Ning Rongrong hesitated for a moment before asking,
"Big brother, you still haven't told me your name."
"My name is Yu Tianheng."
Yu Tianheng reached out and rubbed Ning Rongrong's head.
Setting everything else aside, Ning Rongrong really was extraordinarily cute at this age.
He truly couldn't understand how she would come to fancy a sausage seller later.
After eating two pieces of cake, Ning Rongrong was somewhat full.
She reached out and tugged at the hem of Yu Tianheng's clothes, asking,
"Big brother, it's so boring here. Can you take me outside to play?"
The banquet hall was filled almost entirely with the leaders of various clans.
There really wasn't another child Ning Rongrong's age.
"Mm."
Yu Tianheng nodded.
The next moment, Ning Rongrong happily grabbed hold of Yu Tianheng's finger.
The two headed toward the main entrance together.
A short while later, Ning Fengzhi finished his conversation and was just about to speak to his daughter.
But when he looked around, Ning Rongrong was nowhere to be seen.
Ning Fengzhi immediately released his Soul Power and began scanning the area around the banquet hall.
Several of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's senior elders naturally sensed this presence as well.
"Sect Master Ning, what do you mean by releasing your Soul Power to investigate?"
"Rongrong is missing."
Ning Fengzhi looked somewhat worried. After all, the banquet was a place where dragons and fish mingled.
"Please don't worry, Sect Master Ning. I saw Miss Rongrong go out with our young clan leader just now. With him there, she should be fine."
The senior elder's words left Ning Fengzhi rooted to the spot.
Young clan leader? The young clan leader who brought about such progress for the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?
"Which young clan leader are you referring to?"
To make sure, Ning Fengzhi still asked.
"Our Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan has only one young clan leader: Yu Tianheng."
The senior elder gave Ning Fengzhi a rather strange look.
After receiving a definite answer, Ning Fengzhi no longer beat around the bush.
"Senior, at the end of the day, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has only support-type Martial Souls. Might we form an alliance with the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan?"
"Sect Master Ning, I can't make that decision. You may have to discuss it with our young clan leader."
The senior elder's words once again left Ning Fengzhi somewhat unable to understand.
Just then, the banquet hall doors were pushed open.
Ning Rongrong held Yu Tianheng's hand, a freshly woven wreath on her head.
When she saw her father, Ning Rongrong's eyes immediately lit up, and she hurried over.
"Dad, look! Isn't the wreath Brother Tian Heng made me pretty?"
Ning Rongrong's proud little face was full of showy anticipation as she waited for praise.