Ning Fengzhi's Decision
Liu Erlong was also startled and quickly stepped forward.
Upon seeing this, Yan Zu had a sudden thought, and Little Jade on his shoulder immediately understood, lightly leaping down and letting out a clear, melodious chirp.
A rich, auspicious aura of jade color spread out like warm water, forming an invisible domain that enveloped Ning Fengzhi. That peaceful, tranquil, and vibrant aura acted as the most effective soothing agent, gently calming Ning Fengzhi's turbulent emotions and disordered Soul Power.
Nourished by the Auspicious Domain, Ning Fengzhi's wild laughter and tears gradually subsided, his violently heaving chest slowly calmed down, and his eyes regained their clarity.
He took a deep breath, feeling the comforting and calming aura that soothed his soul. He glanced at Little Jade, then looked at Yan Zu, his eyes filled with indescribable gratitude.
He gently patted his daughter, who was nestled on his lap, her face pale with fright. His voice was still a little hoarse, but it had regained its usual gentleness and composure. "Rongrong, don't be afraid, Daddy's alright—Daddy's just so happy—so happy I don't know what to do—"
He raised his head, wiped away his tears, and looked at Liu Erlong and Yan Zu, a guilty smile on his face, "I'm sorry, Dean Liu, young friend Yan, please forgive my rudeness. I lost my composure just now."
Liu Erlong waved his hand and said with a smile, "Sect Master Ning, there's no need to be so polite. If it were me, I would probably be just as excited to see Rongrong achieve such a feat. The Ten Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is unprecedented. This is not only Rongrong's glory, but also the glory of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It is worthy of celebration."
Yan Zu nodded with a smile, "Yes, Sect Master Ning. Rongrong's ability to break through the shackles of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's heritage and evolve into the Ten Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is due to her own talent and hard work, as well as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's good fortune. You don't need to feel guilty."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, his guilt gradually fading, replaced by a deep sense of relief and gratitude. He looked at Ning Rongrong and asked gently, "Rongrong, tell Daddy, how did your Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve into the Ten Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? What exactly happened?"
Ning Rongrong nestled close to her father and whispered, "It was mainly thanks to A-Zu's help—he gave me some very special pills and—guidance." She vaguely described the specifics but highlighted the key point.
Ning Fengzhi then turned to Yan Zu, his face showing a solemn and grateful expression. He stood up, bowed deeply to Yan Zu, and said respectfully and sincerely, "Young friend Yan, I am deeply grateful! Rongrong's achievements today are all thanks to your help. I, Ning Fengzhi, and my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, have no way to repay this great kindness! From now on, whatever you ask of me, Young friend Yan, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will do our utmost to help you, even at the cost of our lives!"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong also quickly stood up and respectfully bowed to Yan Zu.
They knew what the Ten Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda meant to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; the kindness shown by Yan Zu was an immense favor to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Sect Master Ning, Senior Sword Douluo, Senior Bone Douluo, please rise." Yan Zu hurriedly stepped forward to help the three up, his tone humble, "Rongrong is my partner, it's only right that I help her. Moreover, Rongrong's ability to evolve the Ten Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is mostly due to her own talent and hard work; the pills were merely an aid."
Ning Fengzhi understood, and once again cast a grateful glance at Yan Zu, but did not ask for details.
This respect and character greatly increased Yan Zu's goodwill towards him.
Yan Zu paused for a moment, then continued, "Sect Master Ning, actually, I also have something I'd like to ask you and Senior Sword Douluo for help with today."
"Young friend Yan, please speak. As long as it's within our power, we will not refuse!" Ning Fengzhi said quickly, his tone firm. Let alone one thing, even ten or a hundred things, as long as Yan Zu asked, he would agree without hesitation.
Yan Zu nodded and said, "Rongrong has now evolved the Ten Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and her extraordinary talent will inevitably attract the covetousness of some people. Her safety is of paramount importance. Therefore, I would like to ask Senior Sword Douluo to stay at the Blue Tyrant Academy for the time being to protect Rongrong's safety."
Furthermore, a month from now, I plan to take Teacher, Xiao Wu, and others to the Soul Hunting. Teacher needs to obtain the Eighth Soul Ring, and I would like to ask Senior Sword Douluo to accompany us to assist us in the Soul Hunting and ensure everyone's safety.
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi agreed without hesitation, "No problem! Uncle Jian, you will stay at the Blue Tyrant Academy for now to protect Rongrong's safety. A month later, you will accompany Friend Yan and the others to the Soul Hunting. No matter what dangers you encounter, you must ensure the safety of Rongrong and Friend Yan."
Sword Douluo Chen Xin nodded, his tone firm. "Please rest assured, Sect Master, I will not fail in my mission! With me here, I will ensure that Rongrong and Young Friend Yan suffer the slightest harm!"
With the matter settled, Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo rose to take their leave. They needed to return to their sect immediately to deal with the series of chain reactions that this earth-shattering news might bring, and to ensure the strictest secrecy.
On the carriage returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School from the Blue Tyrant Academy, Bone Douluo Gu Rong finally couldn't help but ask in a low voice the question that had been bothering him, "Fengzhi, why didn't you take the opportunity to ask that Yan Zu if he had any way to help you too?"
He didn't finish speaking, but Ning Fengzhi understood what he meant—whether it could also help him evolve his Martial Soul and break through the bottleneck of level 79.
Ning Fengzhi gazed at the rapidly receding scenery outside the window, his face regaining the wisdom and composure of a sect leader. He gently shook his head, his tone deep. "Uncle Gu, I understand what you mean. But, a great kindness can turn into an enmity."
He said slowly, "We have had some cooperation with young friend Yan before. It seemed like an equal cooperation, but in reality, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect gained far more benefits than young friend Yan in that cooperation. We already owe young friend Yan a favor."
Now, he has helped Rongrong evolve this unparalleled Ten Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. This kindness is so great that I feel I can never repay it. If I were to ask him to help me evolve my Martial Soul now, regardless of whether he could do it, wouldn't that make my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect appear greedy and insatiable?"
He turned to look at Gu Rong: "Yan Zu was able to allow Rongrong to frankly tell us that the evolution originated from his help. This trust is invaluable. We must not destroy this hard-won trust and harmonious relationship because of momentary greed."
His good relationship with Rongrong and his pleasant cooperation with the sect are the greatest positive connections. If an opportunity arises in the future, he will naturally consider it. Right now, what we should do most is to solidify this relationship, not to make insatiable demands. We need to take a long-term view."
Upon hearing this, Bone Douluo pondered for a moment, then his face showed admiration. He said, "I am truly impressed! No wonder you are the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; you have foresight! I was short-sighted, only seeing the immediate benefits and neglecting long-term relationships. Thanks to your reminder, otherwise, we would have made a grave mistake!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled and waved his hand, "Uncle Gu, no need for formalities. We've worked together for many years, and you're only thinking of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; you just haven't figured it out yet. From now on, as long as we remember to treat people sincerely, know how to be grateful, and not be greedy, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can develop for a long time."
After Ning Fengzhi finished speaking, he turned his gaze back to the window, his heart filled with turmoil.
The appearance of the Ten Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda signifies that the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will take a completely different path, full of infinite possibilities.
All of this is inextricably linked to the young man named Yan Zu. He must carefully plan how to maintain this good relationship even stronger.
Inside the Blue Tyrant Academy, after seeing off Ning Fengzhi and the others, Yan Zu looked at Ning Rongrong beside him, who was still somewhat frightened by her father's outburst, but mostly proud, and his heart was filled with anticipation.
The team is constantly improving, and its strength is steadily increasing. The Soul Hunting a month from now, and even the more distant future, seems to be full of light.
After seeing Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo off, the training ground of the Blue Tyrant Academy gradually returned to its usual hustle and bustle, but with a different atmosphere.
Sword Douluo Chen Xin remained at the academy, his awe-inspiring sword intent acting as an invisible barrier, silently protecting the area and greatly enhancing the academy's sense of security.
Ye Lingling continued her rigorous training. The pale green light of the Nine Heart Begonia would occasionally illuminate a corner of the training ground, complementing the light of Ning Rongrong's Ten Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. The healing and supportive auras blended perfectly, safeguarding everyone's training.
Yan Zu stood at the edge of the training field, watching his busy teammates, his gaze slowly falling on Xiao Wu beside him.
After several days of adaptation, Xiao Wu's control over the Moonlight Jade Rabbit Martial Soul has become increasingly proficient. Her movements are as agile as flowing moonlight, and the distance and speed of her Moonlight Teleportation have significantly improved. However, occasionally, a hint of anticipation for a Soul Ring would appear in her eyes.
She had already broken through level 50, but she had not been able to condense her Fifth Soul Ring. Her Soul Power was stuck at the level 50 bottleneck, and she could not advance any further.
Xiao Wu seemed to notice Yan Zu's gaze, turned her head, her pink eyes sparkling, and walked forward with a smile, gently taking his arm. "A-Zu, what are you looking at? Do you think my Moonlight Teleportation was faster than before?"
Looking at her bright smile, Yan Zu felt a warmth in his heart. He reached out and ruffled her hair, his voice gentle. "Yes, Sister Xiao Wu is getting more and more amazing. But there's something I want to tell you."
"What is it?" Xiao Wu blinked curiously, her face full of anticipation.
"I'm planning to take you home tomorrow," Yan Zu said slowly, his voice serious. "Firstly, you're already level 50 and need to condense your Fifth Soul Ring. The academy is crowded and inconvenient, while home is quieter and safer. Secondly, I have some pills I had prepared that I'm giving to my parents to improve their aptitude and strength, so they can better protect themselves in the future."