Ning Fengzhi said that on the surface, but in truth, he still planned to use the grand righteousness of the family and sect to restrain Ning Rongrong's thoughts.
This was also what Ning Fengzhi thought: if Ning Rongrong was willing to agree to a marriage alliance with the Tian Dou royal family, it would also be a good thing.
She would still be the daughter he cherished, still be the little witch of the Qibao Liuli Sect.
If she did not agree, then she could not blame him as her father. Everything was for the stability of the Qibao Liuli Sect.
As an auxiliary sect, they could only continuously form alliances and deepen relationships to ensure the safety and stability of the sect.
So in his view, Ning Rongrong merely marrying the Tian Dou Crown Prince Xue Qinghe would be just a superficial gesture, and their future relationship would only become closer.
And Xue Qinghe was his disciple, so if Ning Rongrong married him, it would be kinship upon kinship. Once Xue Qinghe became emperor, their Qibao Liuli Sect's status in the Tian Dou Empire would rise like water.
At that time, the Qibao Liuli Sect would also be considered to have taken a further step toward prosperity.
"Sect master, you still need to ask Rongrong's thoughts. As her father, you must not use the righteousness of the sect to threaten Rongrong. She is your daughter."
Sword Douluo also knew he could not persuade Ning Fengzhi. He sighed helplessly.
Seeing Bone Douluo beside him unable to hold his temper, he patted his shoulder.
Bone Douluo could only look helplessly toward the room where Ning Rongrong was healing. He regarded Rongrong like a real granddaughter. If it really came to this, he truly could not bear it.
But he also knew Ning Fengzhi's personality—once he decided, not even ten oxen could pull him back.
He insisted on pushing the Qibao Liuli Sect to climb higher, treating Spirit Hall as an imaginary enemy, fantasizing daily that Spirit Hall would suppress them.
But Sword and Bone Douluo were both Titled Douluo, naturally aware of certain secrets. Now that Tang Chen had disappeared, Qian Daoliu alone was the strongest in the entire continent, enough to fight the whole continent alone.
There was no need at all to put the Qibao Liuli Sect in Spirit Hall's eyes. They had already advised Ning Fengzhi many years ago, and Ning Fengzhi did restrain himself for some time.
But after forming alliances with Xingluo and Tiandou, and with Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan suddenly switching stance to join, and even Clear Sky Sect secretly forming deep connections with them, Ning Fengzhi suddenly became arrogant again, ignoring Spirit Hall's strength, thinking that with the support of two empires' million troops and several Titled Douluo, he no longer needed to fear Spirit Hall.
In his eyes, no Titled Douluo could survive a siege by a million soldiers. Such numbers gave him confidence.
"Jian Shu, Gu Shu, don't worry. How could I force Rongrong to marry someone she doesn't like?"
Ning Fengzhi still wore a gentle spring-breeze smile, looking like a gentleman of integrity.
But Sword and Bone Douluo had followed him for many years. They knew exactly what he was. The catgirls hidden in secret chambers were "decorations."
The nine sons from different mothers were "decorations."
Suppressing other auxiliary sects was "decoration." Even Jiuxin Haitang had been bullied to what extent?
"Fengzhi, I hope you're not being too impatient. Everything needs to be done gradually."
Sword Douluo frowned at Ning Fengzhi's impatience. He had already lost reason, wanting Ning Rongrong to make a sacrifice without value.
Who would let the direct daughter of a major power be empress? Was Tian Dou Empire not chaotic enough already?
"I understand, Jian Shu. But I have my own plans."
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi was full of ambition and confidence. His breakthrough, plus support from allies, had made him swell.
He no longer wanted to simply be the second to the first generation sect master. He wanted to surpass the founder and lead the Qibao Liuli Sect to a new height.
"Alright, old bone, let's first check on Rongrong."
Knowing they couldn't change his mind, as expected, Sword Douluo felt disappointed and took Bone Douluo with him to see Rongrong.
But they found that Ning Rongrong was already resting from her serious injuries, so they did not disturb her and quietly left. Their eyes still held reluctance.
She was a granddaughter they had watched grow up—if not in blood, then in affection even deeper.
They knew exactly what kind of nature the royal family had. Crown Prince Xue Qinghe did not like women. The second prince spent his days in the soul arena, violent in temperament. The third prince liked torturing others. The fourth prince was a useless playboy.
In short, they were more twisted and disgusting than Xue Ye himself. Sending Rongrong there was sending her to suffer.
"Old Sword, are you really going to watch Rongrong marry and suffer? Fengzhi is muddled! Using marriage alliance to secure relationships—does he not fear giving away the Qibao Liuli Pagoda spirit?"
Bone Douluo, whose temper was bad, spoke angrily when no one else was around.
"Fengzhi's ambition is great. He does not only want a marriage alliance. He wants Tian Dou to change its surname."
Sword Douluo rolled his eyes and sighed helplessly. "Fengzhi is now obsessed. He has ignored kinship, full of nothing but Qibao Liuli Sect."
He seemed to feel regret for the sect's situation. His tone became bleak.
"But Tian Dou's people are not fools. Xue Ye isn't dead yet. Rongrong will never bear royal heirs. She will only be a sacrifice trapped in the deep palace."
Sword Douluo spoke solemnly. He detested such schemes.
Even if Rongrong married, she would only get a title. As for whose child came after—it seemed Ning Fengzhi did not care.
"How could Fengzhi be like this? That's his biological daughter!"
Bone Douluo couldn't believe it. Scheming types really had dirty hearts.
"He has plenty of sons, hasn't he?"
Sword Douluo asked lightly, making Bone Douluo fall silent. Ning Fengzhi indeed had many sons—only one daughter.
If it were the past, he would never marry Ning Rongrong off. But now that she was crippled, her foundation destroyed, likely unable to break through Soul Sage—
Ning Fengzhi would not bet on her anymore. Emotional ties, compared to his grand ambition, were insignificant.
Seeing his old friend depressed, Sword Douluo comforted: "We can't change Fengzhi's thoughts. When the time comes, accompany Rongrong. Don't let her be bullied."
As members of Qibao Liuli Sect, even if they loved Rongrong, they could not betray the sect. They could only protect her and lessen her suffering.
"Hmph, I know."
Bone Douluo snorted coldly. He didn't care about schemes. To him, Rongrong was his granddaughter. Whoever bullied her—even if Xue Ye himself—he would beat him.
For the first time in his life, the mighty Bone Douluo felt aggrieved, leaving resentfully.
"Ai~"
Sword Douluo sighed, watching him leave. He also loved Rongrong. But the continent was in turbulent times.
Qibao Liuli Sect, pushed too high by Ning Fengzhi, could no longer retreat. They could only keep making moves to maintain their position.
Otherwise, the first to suffer would be Ning Fengzhi—the troublemaker running everywhere—and the Qibao Liuli Sect behind him.
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