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As a result, that very night, while Luo Nan was still studying how to deal with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they came to his doorstep on their own initiative.
"Knock, knock, knock—"
A rapid yet light knocking at the door interrupted Luo Nan's train of thought.
"Come in," Luo Nan said indifferently, frowning slightly.
The study door was pushed open, and an attendant walked in hastily, reporting in a low voice:
"Master, the Pavilion Master asks you to head to the Heaven-rank reception room on the top floor immediately. Distinguished guests have arrived late at night, asking specifically to see you and the Pavilion Master."
"Distinguished guests? At this hour?" A trace of surprise flashed in Luo Nan's eyes. "Who is it?"
"It is Sect Master Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect leading the group in person. Accompanying him are several followers from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, as well as Prince Xue Xing of the imperial Family," the attendant answered quickly.
"Ning Fengzhi? Prince Xue Xing? Heh, they certainly came fast enough."
Luo Nan could guess with his pinky toe that Ning Fengzhi, running frantically to the Moon Pavilion late at night instead of sleeping, was definitely here for Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who had almost been torn to shreds by his claw.
As for why Prince Xue Xing came along, the imperial Family likely realized the gravity of the situation and wanted to step in to bolster the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's presence.
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The top floor of the Moon Pavilion, Heaven-rank reception room.
Ning Fengzhi sat in a carved red sandalwood armchair. The composure and elegance he usually maintained—unshaken even if Mount Tai collapsed before him—were now completely gone.
His Face was slightly pale, his eyes bloodshot, and his brow heavily clouded with dense gloom and anxiety.
Beside him, Prince Xue Xing's expression was equally solemn.
Last night, the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud was stolen, and Bone Douluo was severely injured.
Prince Xue Xing didn't even need to think to know that this was definitely that kid Luo Nan's doing!
He hadn't expected this kid Luo Nan to be so strong that he could even heavily injure Bone Douluo.
This meant that the mysterious Spirit Master who killed Yu Yuanzhen a year ago was very likely Luo Nan!
Tang Yuehua sat upright in the main seat, maintaining the dignity and elegance expected of the Moon Pavilion's Pavilion Master as she casually exchanged pleasantries with Prince Xue Xing. However, her gaze drifted toward the reception room door from time to time.
Just then, a steady sound of footsteps came from outside the door.
The reception room door was pushed open, and Luo Nan walked in slowly with unhurried steps.
Seeing Luo Nan appear, Tang Yuehua's tense nerves instantly relaxed.
She stood up completely naturally, walked to Luo Nan's side, and said softly, "Husband, you're here."
Luo Nan gave Tang Yuehua a slight nod, then sat down boldly and squarely in the main seat.
His calm gaze swept over Ning Fengzhi and Prince Xue Xing, and he spoke indifferently:
"Sect Master Ning, Your Highness, visiting my humble Moon Pavilion in the middle of the night, to what do I owe the honor?"
Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath, forcefully suppressing the anxiety in his heart.
He knew now was not the time to put on airs; Uncle Bone's life was hanging by a thread, and he could draw his last breath at any moment.
Without beating around the bush with hypocritical pleasantries, he stood up directly, cupped his hands slightly toward Luo Nan and Tang Yuehua, and got straight to the point:
"Your Excellency Luo Nan, Pavilion Master Tang, Ning's late-night disturbance is truly out of helplessness."
"Ning has heard that Senior Ye Ci of the Nine Heart Begonia Family is currently living in seclusion in your esteemed pavilion."
"Ning's visit this time is regarding a matter of utmost urgency. I wish to seek Senior Ye Ci and implore you both to grant me a favor by allowing Ning to meet Senior Ye Ci."
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Tang Yuehua did not answer immediately, but turned her head to look at Luo Nan instead.
Her gesture was abundantly clear, telling Ning Fengzhi and Prince Xue Xing that in the Moon Pavilion, the person who truly made the decisions was Luo Nan.
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi immediately turned a hopeful and pleading gaze toward Luo Nan.
As the grand Sect Master of one of the Upper Three Sects, he lowered his stance extremely low at this moment, showing just how anxious he was inside.
Luo Nan picked up the freshly brewed premium tea from the table, leisurely blew on the tea leaves floating on the surface, and took a gentle sip.
The entire reception room fell into a suffocating silence, with only the subtle sound of Luo Nan sipping tea echoing through the room.
Ning Fengzhi's heart leaped into his throat.
Setting down the teacup, Luo Nan looked at Ning Fengzhi and said in a flat tone:
"Sect Master Ning is well-informed indeed. That's right, Senior Ye Ci is indeed enjoying her twilight years in my Moon Pavilion. However..."
Luo Nan shifted the conversation:
"Senior Ye Ci is advanced in years and has long stopped interfering in the grievances and disputes of the Spirit Master's world."
"Although she lives in seclusion in the Moon Pavilion, our Moon Pavilion has always respected Senior's wishes."
"Whether she is willing to see you, and whether she is willing to lend you a hand after seeing you, are all unknown."
"Although I am the master of the Moon Pavilion, I cannot force Senior to do something she is unwilling to do."
Hearing that Luo Nan did not reject him directly, a ray of hope instantly ignited in Ning Fengzhi's heart, and he hurriedly said:
"Your Excellency Luo Nan speaks truly. Ning would never dare force the issue; I only ask that Your Excellency inform her on my behalf."
"As long as I can meet Senior Ye Ci, no matter what condition Senior proposes, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will accept without hesitation!"
"Since Sect Master Ning has put it this way, I'll send someone to invite her over. As for the result, that will depend on Sect Master Ning's own luck."
Luo Nan turned his head and instructed the attendant behind him, "Go to the backyard and invite Senior Ye Ci over. Tell her distinguished guests seek an audience."
"Yes, Master." Receiving the order, the attendant quickly retreated.
After about the time it takes an incense stick to burn, the tapping sound of a walking cane finally came from outside the reception room.
Immediately after, supported by Ye Lingling, the silver-haired and heavily wrinkled Granny Ye Ci tottered into the reception room.
"Brat Luo Nan, calling this old woman up in the middle of the night, is there something urgent?"
As soon as Granny Ye Ci stepped inside, she didn't even cast a glance at Ning Fengzhi or Prince Xue Xing, directing her gaze straight at Luo Nan instead.
Luo Nan stood up and personally went forward to support Granny Ye Ci, saying with a smile:
"Senior Ye, my apologies for disturbing your rest."
"It wasn't this Junior who needed you, but rather Sect Master Ning Fengzhi of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect here, who has a matter of dire urgency and wishes to request you, Senior, to personally take action."
"As for the specifics, you should ask Sect Master Ning yourself."
Luo Nan deliberately placed emphasis on the words "personally take action."
Having lived for most of a lifetime, Granny Ye Ci was wise and experienced, instantly catching the implied meaning in Luo Nan's words.
Luo Nan was telling her: I brought the person to you, but I don't want you to help him.
Granny Ye Ci sneered inwardly.
Although she didn't know how the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had offended Luo Nan, she was now tied to the same boat as Luo Nan.
Luo Nan had not only cured the defect in her granddaughter Ye Lingling's Spirit, but also provided them with an absolutely safe sanctuary. She naturally knew what to do.
However, superficial courtesies still had to be maintained for the sake of Face.
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