Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's main hall, Ning Rongrong sat quietly in an armchair, her expression blank, her gaze vacant, and two faint tear stains still visible on her delicate face.
"My Rongrong, why did you suddenly come back? Did something upset you at school?"
Ning Fengzhi strode through the doorway of the main hall and asked with concern when he saw Ning Rongrong.
The familiar voice broke Ning Rongrong's thoughts. She turned her head and saw her beloved father, Ning Fengzhi, walking towards her, a kind smile gracing his face.
Recalling the awkward scene from earlier, Ning Rongrong's expression turned exceptionally cold.
Ning Fengzhi sat down beside her with a chuckle. Seeing Ning Rongrong's upset expression, Ning Fengzhi didn't take it to heart. Ning Rongrong had been pampered since childhood, her emotions always clearly displayed on her face. In his opinion, she was still dwelling on the previous matter.
Ning Fengzhi thought for a moment and explained, "Rongrong, ever since your mother passed away, I haven't remarried out of consideration for your feelings. Now that you've grown up, I should also have my own life. Can you understand your father?"
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong gave a bitter smile. Ning Rongrong had lost her mother at a young age. Aside from his original wives and concubines, Ning Fengzhi, just as he said, had not brought any new people into their family. Hearing Ning Fengzhi's explanation, Ning Rongrong finally understood that the reason for all of this was still because Ning Fengzhi was considering her. Ning Rongrong subconsciously nodded. Perhaps she had grown up, or perhaps it was her debt to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in her previous life. Seeing her long-unseen father, Ning Fengzhi, again, even if he had done something that would infuriate both gods and men, Ning Rongrong couldn't bring herself to hate him at all.
Ning Fengzhi's heart filled with joy when he saw Ning Rongrong nod. Regardless, his daughter had accepted the fact.
Seeing Ning Rongrong's small face still bitter, Ning Fengzhi smiled, "Rongrong, I have some happy news to tell you!"
With that, Ning Fengzhi's thoughts stirred, and the dazzling Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared in his palm.
"Look... Rongrong, what is this!" Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.
Ning Rongrong was stunned, looking at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in Ning Fengzhi's palm with confusion. She didn't understand why this was cause for joy; it was just a Spirit, wasn't it?
"No!"
Ning Rongrong rubbed her eyes, looking at everything in disbelief. Eight... Nine.
"How is this possible, this is the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed.
"Hahahaha, Rongrong, you're not mistaken, this is indeed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! Your father's Spirit has evolved!" Ning Fengzhi said happily.
No wonder, no wonder...
Seeing Ning Fengzhi's excited demeanor, Ning Rongrong finally understood. She also comprehended the reason for Ning Fengzhi's earlier absurd behavior.
"Father, what exactly happened?" Ning Rongrong asked, puzzled.
Ning Fengzhi smiled, "Rongrong, you've probably read the 'Encyclopedia of Martial Soul Cultivation,' haven't you?"
Ning Rongrong nodded, surprised, "Father, you're not going to tell me that you found the qiluo tulip, are you?"
Ning Fengzhi laughed heartily, "That's right! The reason my Spirit evolved is because I found the qiluo tulip!"
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Ning Rongrong was completely stunned. According to her understanding, there was only one such rare treasure as the qiluo tulip in the entire world. And now, this sole qiluo tulip, capable of evolving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, had been refined by her own father. Her path to godhood was completely cut off!
Although Ning Rongrong had already given up hope of becoming a god, she still wanted to try through her own efforts. But now, her hope was completely severed, and the one who severed it was her beloved father, Ning Fengzhi.
The cruel reality made it difficult for her to accept, and tears unconsciously streamed down her face!
Ning Rongrong's reaction, in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, made him believe his daughter was happy for him, happy for the Sect, and thus crying tears of joy!
It must be said that Ning Fengzhi's imagination was terrifying, otherwise such a misunderstanding would not have occurred.
Completely misunderstanding Ning Rongrong's true thoughts, Ning Fengzhi added fuel to the fire with a smile, "Rongrong, from now on, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can be renamed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School! I, Ning Fengzhi, will ensure the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is passed down through generations! I know you're happy for your father, don't cry, this is a great joyous occasion!"
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Ning Rongrong finally reacted. She wiped away the tears on her face, forcing a smile, and tried her best to regain her inner calm.
A moment later, Ning Rongrong's eyes suddenly lit up. The qiluo tulip grew in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well; this was something the Shrek Seven Devils all knew. If her father obtained the qiluo tulip, did that not mean he also obtained the other Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?
There were so many Immortal Herbs in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Perhaps there were other Immortal Herbs that could help her Spirit evolve?
Thinking of this, Ning Rongrong immediately asked, "Father, where did this qiluo tulip come from?"
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi sighed and said, "The qiluo tulip was obtained from Master Lin. For this legendary Immortal Herb, your father has secretly led the Sect to pledge allegiance to Master Lin. But it was all worth it. Now my Spirit has evolved into the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. I believe it won't be long, just a few decades, before the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School can truly flourish on the Douluo Continent!"
Ning Fengzhi's words were like a bucket of cold water poured over Ning Rongrong's face. Ning Rongrong looked stunned, unable to believe any of this was true. Ning Rongrong knew that the Master Lin Ning Fengzhi spoke of was Lin Chen, and Lin Chen's identity was already obvious: he was clearly an enemy of the Shrek Seven Devils. Now, with the Heaven Dou Empire in turmoil, her father was not only in the dark but had also secretly pledged allegiance to their adversaries. This reality was suddenly too much for her to accept.
Not only that, Ning Rongrong's idea of evolving her Spirit was also completely shattered. At this moment, she suddenly thought of Zhu Zhuqing. For some reason, she began to envy Zhu Zhuqing. Both had lived a second life, but Zhu Zhuqing had done nothing and yet obtained the Immortal Herb she had longed for!
Seeing Ning Rongrong's low Spirits, Ning Fengzhi said, "Rongrong, I know you can't accept this reality all at once. Submitting to Master Lin was a decision I carefully considered. Master Lin's strength is unfathomable. With him and the Heaven Dou Empire, our Sect can be safe for a hundred years!"
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong felt a wave of desolation in her heart. Others might not know the true situation of the Heaven Dou Empire and Lin Chen, but how could she not know?
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