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Having made up her mind, Ning Rongrong, filled with hope for the future, slowly drifted off to sleep.
Nothing was happened that night.
Ye Tianchen, who had been cultivating all night, came out of the woodshed. He was still wearing the same simple gray robe, but his demeanor was quite different from before. He was less repressed and more relaxed.
"It's time to put an end to this."
Looking back at the woodshed where he had lived for so long, Ye Tianchen turned around and stepped onto the shadow cast by the low eaves.
The shadow acted as a dividing line, perfectly separating the woodshed from the road ahead.
Ye Tianchen stood on the dividing line. Behind him was a narrow woodshed that was not exposed to sunlight, and in front of him was a broad road paved with golden light.
After a moment of silence, Ye Tianchen looked towards the square and took a step forward, trampling Sanpao under his feet.
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On the vast and flat continent, four priceless thousand-year-old dragon-scaled horses rode side by side, pulling a carriage made entirely of golden nanmu wood. The soft and bright morning sunlight shone down, making the small, jewel-like pagodas on the carriage sparkle like glass.
"When did Rongrong become so interested in martial spirits?"
Inside the carriage, Ning Fengzhi looked at his beloved daughter, who was engrossed in her studies. His refined face showed not only curiosity but also a hint of satisfaction.
"Lately, I've also been wanting to... to learn more."
Ning Rongrong glanced at Ning Fengzhi, then quickly lowered her head again.
"It's rare to have such an idea, Rongrong. It's always good to learn more. By the way, whose books are you reading?"
Ning Fengzhi was delighted to see his little princess so diligent and eager to learn.
"The author of 'The Ten Competitive Core of Martial Souls' is called something like 'Master.' Who would call themselves a master? That's quite narcissistic."
Ning Rongrong muttered a complaint and slowly turned to the next page.
However, the next second, Ning Fengzhi snatched the book from her hand.
"Don't look at this yet. I'll find a few more and send them to you later."
Ning Fengzhi tossed the book out of the car without changing his expression, maintaining an elegant demeanor throughout.
"Okay, Dad."
Although she didn't know why her father was reacting so strongly, Ning Rongrong nodded and rubbed her tired eyes.
The reason her eyes were tired was not because the content she had just read was obscure or difficult to understand, but because the content of the book seemed to be pieced together and contradictory, or simply put, it was utter nonsense.
"If you're tired, take a rest. Grandpa will call you when we get there."
Dressed in a white robe and with his back straight as a sword, Chen Xin looked at Ning Rongrong with eyes full of doting affection, and even his voice became much gentler.
"Okay, Grandpa Sword."
Ning Rongrong sweetly agreed and slowly lay down. Soon after, the sound of her peaceful slumber could be heard.
"I never expected Yu Yuanzhen to invite us to the ceremony. Could it be that this stubborn old dragon has become more tactful?"
Remembering the purpose of this trip, Chen Xin, who knew Yu Yuanzhen well, couldn't help but speak up.
"It's not that Yu Yuanzhen has become more shrewd, but rather that the situation is such that he has no choice but to do so."
"Now that the Clear Sky Sect has retired, only two of the three upper sects remain, and the four lower sects have openly or secretly pledged allegiance to the Spirit Hall, making the Spirit Hall the only dominant force. In the long run, only by forming alliances can we continue to move forward. Yu Yuanzhen took the initiative to show goodwill for the sake of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and my agreement to become the Crown Prince's teacher and accepting Yu Yuanzhen's invitation this time is also for the sake of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Ning Fengzhi tapped rhythmically on his cane, sunlight streaming through the crystal car window and reflecting off his face, obscuring his expression.
"Sect Master, do not worry. With me and Old Bones here, we will not allow anyone to threaten the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Although Chen Xin's voice was soft, his words were full of confidence. As the number one attack Douluo on the continent, he was indeed qualified to say such things.
"With Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu by my side, I have no worries. But I am worried about Rongrong. She is my only offspring who inherited the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul, and she is the surest successor to the sect leader."
"But Rongrong is a girl and will inevitably get married in the future. I am worried that Rongrong's future partner may not be able to help her support the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Ning Fengzhi sighed softly, his gaze falling on his sleeping daughter's face. He felt both the worry of a father for his daughter and the concern of a sect leader for the future of the sect.
"Sect Master, rest assured, no matter who Rongrong's future partner is, if you want to successfully marry Rongrong, you will have to get past me and this old man. Otherwise, it's all out of the question."
"Similarly, if the other side can get past the two of us, then successfully supporting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect should be no problem either."
Chen Xin and Gu Rong had no children of their own, and they had long regarded Ning Rongrong as their own granddaughter. Whether for public or private reasons, they would never show any favoritism towards Ning Rongrong's future spouse.
"I feel much more at ease with what you said, Uncle Jian. In fact, I even feel a little sorry for Rongrong's future partner, being targeted by two Title Douluos. I hope he can handle it."
Ning Fengzhi's lips curled up slightly, as if he had thought of some interesting scene.
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Achoo!
As Ye Tianchen stepped into the square, he rubbed his slightly sore nose. After looking around, he deliberately found a secluded corner to stand in and silently closed his eyes to rest.
At this moment, it seemed that some people around noticed Ye Tianchen's figure. Amidst whispers, more and more people looked at Ye Tianchen, their eyes filled with surprise and schadenfreude, anticipating a good show.
After attempting to cultivate for about an hour, Ye Tianchen ultimately chose to give up.
"As expected, only my soul power has improved. My physical constitution is still ridiculously poor. That makes sense. If my physical constitution wasn't bad, I wouldn't have awakened a martial soul like Luo Sanpao. It seems that I not only need to find a way to evolve my martial soul, but also need to repair my physical constitution. Of course, it would be best to do both at the same time."
Ye Tianchen sighed softly. He wasn't exactly disappointed, but he felt somewhat helpless.
Just then, the five elders in charge of the soul-testing ceremony on the platform seemed to have received some message and hurried towards the main gate.
The unusual behavior of the elders attracted the attention of everyone in the square, and a great deal of discussion and noise arose.
The noise attracted Ye Tianchen's attention. Because of the remote location, he couldn't hear very clearly, but he vaguely heard words such as "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School", "Little Princess", and "So beautiful".
"So it really is you, you piece of trash? What are you doing here?"
Before Ye Tianchen could even think, three familiar figures appeared in front of him. The one speaking was none other than the ever-present Yu Tianfei.
"What's it to you?"
Ignoring Yu Tianfei's surprised expression, Ye Tianchen remained indifferent.
"Last night, the clan leader clearly..."
Seemingly understanding something, Yu Tianfei's expression towards Ye Tianchen now held a hint of schadenfreude.
"I remember now. You were staying in the woodshed where the servants used to live. That place is even more remote than the forbidden area in the back mountain. No wonder we couldn't hear any noise. Alright, just stay here. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, one of the three upper sects, will be coming to observe the ceremony later. Cherish this opportunity, because this may be the last time in your life you'll have such close contact with such an existence."
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