In Suotuo City.
Flender led several teachers and conducted a thorough search throughout the city, but they did not find the so-called "culprit" they had expected.
In fact, under their pressure, even the criminals in the city behaved themselves. For a period of time afterward, Suotuo City saw almost no serious incidents.
At the same time, the letter Flender had written was delivered to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at remarkable speed.
While Ning Rongrong was in Suotuo City, disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had indeed been secretly following her.
However, when she left the city, she rode in Wu Qi's carriage.
Although she had interacted with Wu Qi before, the contact had been brief. The sect's disciples did not believe they would leave together in the same carriage.
By the time the carriage had traveled far away, the disciple finally realized something was wrong. Coupled with news from Flender that Ning Rongrong had gone missing, he dared not delay and immediately returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to report.
Within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi received Flender's letter but did not pay it much attention, casually setting it aside.
Ning Rongrong's itinerary had been personally arranged by him. The Sword and Bone Title Douluo were unaware of it.
When they learned that Ning Rongrong was missing, the Sword and Title Douluo stormed into the main hall to confront him.
Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, dismissing the disciple who had come to report, then gave a bitter smile. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, you…"
Before he could finish, Chen Xin spoke harshly, "Fengzhi, Rongrong leaving home was your arrangement, wasn't it? Now she's missing. If anything happens to her, you will answer for it!"
Gu Rong's tone was milder, but his words also carried blame.
Ning Fengzhi sighed and took out a letter from his sleeve. "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, this is a confidential letter sent by the Dragon Serpent Family. After reading it, you will know where Rongrong is."
Chen Xin accepted the letter skeptically.
The contents were naturally an expression of apology from the Dragon Serpent Family.
In the Star Dou Forest, Chao Tianxiang had verbally intimidated Ning Rongrong. If this matter were not clarified, Ning Fengzhi might hold them accountable.
When Meng Shu learned of this, he dared not be careless and immediately sent a letter in the family's name.
Ning Rongrong's appearance in the Star Dou Forest proved she was not missing.
After reading it, Chen Xin's expression softened somewhat, but he still had doubts. "Rongrong has been away from home for less than a month. At most, she could have advanced one Level. She shouldn't yet need a Spirit Ring. Why would she be in the Spirit Beast Forest?"
Before Ning Fengzhi could answer, Gu Rong said irritably, "Old Sword, read more carefully!"
The letter clearly mentioned that Ning Rongrong had two young companions by her side.
Meng Shu even asked in the letter whether they were disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Wu Qi's appearance had deeply attracted Meng Yiran. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect was willing, the Dragon Serpent Family hoped to form an alliance.
"The Dragon Serpent Family is quite ambitious, wanting us as their backer," Gu Rong scoffed.
However, he was curious about the identities of the two youths beside Ning Rongrong.
Ning Fengzhi smiled and explained, "They are two talents recruited by Qinghe—Wu Qi and Chang kong."
The two had participated in Spirit Battles at the Grand Spirit Arena, and their Martial Spirit and Spirit Power Levels had already been recorded by the sect's disciples.
"Azure Luan Martial Soul?" Chen Xin murmured.
Six years ago, he had seen the Azure Luan Douluo in Heaven Dou City. Could this Wu Qi be that boy from back then?
But if he had been taken away by Spirit Hall at that time, why was he now in the Heaven Dou Empire?
"Old Sword, have you figured something out?" Gu Rong asked with a faint smile.
Chen Xin frowned. "If he is that boy taken by the Azure Luan Douluo years ago, then they are likely pieces placed by Spirit Hall at Xue Qinghe's side."
Ning Fengzhi said calmly, "If he truly belongs to Spirit Hall, that may not be a bad thing for us."
The commercial expansion of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect overlapped with Spirit Hall's interests, and they had often faced suppression.
The Azure Luan Douluo held a high position in Spirit Hall. His disciple would undoubtedly be part of its core.
If Wu Qi could mediate between them, the sect would only gain more benefits.
Ning Fengzhi's stance had always been flexible, he would lean toward whichever side brought greater benefit.
Ever since the Clear Sky Sect withdrew from the world, the former unity among the top three sects had existed in name only.
Spirit Hall possessed enormous influence. Aligning with them would not only provide protection but also greater advantages.
Gu Rong saw through his thoughts and chuckled. "Fengzhi, if Wu Qi truly is that boy from back then, he cannot be more than thirteen years old."
"A Spirit Elder at that age is extremely rare in the continent's history. Even Tang Chen may not have reached that Level at the same age. In the future, he will surely be part of Spirit Hall's core."
"If his identity is confirmed, and Rongrong favors him, why not arrange a betrothal in advance and bind that boy to our side? What do you think?"
Chen Xin did not object.
Ning Rongrong's birth had already determined much of her future. To find someone she truly liked who also aligned with the sect's interests was already rare.
Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded. "Uncle Bone makes a good point. It seems my disciple will have to make some sacrifices."
Accepting Xue Qinghe as a disciple had also been a matter of interests.
What the Heaven Dou Empire could offer them now, Spirit Hall might also provide in the future.
Besides, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could benefit from both sides at once.
Time passed, and the sun set in the west.
Suotuo City welcomed an unexpected visitor.
A middle-aged man with a flat head stood with his hands behind his back, gazing at the plaque above the city gate, filled with emotion.
"More than ten years have passed, and Suotuo City is still the same. I wonder how Little San is doing in his new environment?"
"By now, he should have reached Level 30."
The man was Yu Xiaogang.
Many years ago, he had traveled here with Flender. At that time, Flender had declared he would establish the most unique Spirit Master academy on the continent in Suotuo City.
Yu Xiaogang had already heard of Shrek Academy's reputation back when he was in Nuoding City.
Although the academy's development had not fully followed Flender's original plans, it was still noteworthy.
Yu Xiaogang believed that with Tang San's addition, Shrek Academy would only improve. Moreover, it would serve as Tang San's stepping stone. After participating in the Spirit Master Tournament in the future, Tang San would become famous across the continent and Yu Xiaogang would share in that recognition.
Lost in thought, he stepped through the city gate without realizing it.
The guards immediately stopped him. "Halt. Those without local registration must pay one gold soul coin as an entry fee."
His thoughts interrupted, Yu Xiaogang became furious. "Are you blind?"
As a Spirit Master, he had never needed to pay an entry fee before.
How dare an ordinary guard block his path?
The guards showed him no courtesy. With a single command, a fully armed squad surrounded Yu Xiaogang.
"This is not a place where you can behave recklessly!"
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