Chapter 134: The Surprise of Sword Douluo
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Today, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was unusually lively, with even the two towering jade pillars of the sect making an appearance. The reason for all the commotion was the return of the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Rongrong, who had been away for a year.
Because Ning Fengzhi had gone to the Tian Dou Auction House, Ning Rongrong had been waiting for a long time, growing impatient.
Although Ning Fengzhi was the revered leader of the sect, he couldn't act too high and mighty in front of his precious daughter.
"Alright, Rongrong, come over here and let your father take a look at you. Don't be angry anymore, I've prepared a gift for you. If you don't behave, though, you won't get it," Ning Fengzhi said, suppressing a smile.
"A gift? What is it?" Ning Rongrong's interest was clearly piqued. She swung her slender little legs and quickly ran over to her father.
Ning Fengzhi's heart stirred, and he asked, "Rongrong, tell me first, what is your spirit power level? If you've made progress, only then can I give you the gift."
As soon as Ning Rongrong heard her father ask about her spirit power, she immediately became proud. "Father, I haven't been slacking off this year. My spirit power hasn't increased much, but I've raised it by about five levels."
"Five levels?" Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly, and he was taken aback.
He knew his daughter all too well. Ever since she was young, Ning Rongrong hated cultivation. Even though she had extraordinary talent, she would always demand gifts in exchange for a little bit of practice. However, ever since Dai Yao had taught her a lesson, she had begun to diligently cultivate, vowing to surpass Dai Yao.
This was something Ning Fengzhi was very happy to see. If her dislike of cultivation could be resolved, he would be grateful to Dai Yao, not punish him for Ning Rongrong's whims.
Especially after Dai Yao had gifted the "Qiluo Tulip," which allowed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Dai Yao had become a great benefactor to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Upon hearing that Ning Rongrong had raised her spirit power by five levels in a year, Ning Fengzhi's voice shifted slightly. "Five levels? You were at level 27 when you left, and now you're at level 32? Are you sure you're not lying to your father?"
Ning Rongrong pouted, looking upset. "Bad father, even though I'm mischievous, I never lie."
Sword Douluo, who was standing nearby, held Ning Rongrong's hand and felt the spirit power within her. A look of astonishment appeared on his face.
"Fengzhi, this girl really has reached level 32 spirit power. It's truly incredible," he said.
At this moment, a servant suddenly rushed in, looking fearful as he glanced at the two Title Douluo and hesitated before speaking.
Ning Fengzhi turned around with a gentle smile, patting the servant's shoulder to ease his anxiety, and said kindly, "Is there something urgent at the sect? Why the hurry?"
"Reporting to Sect Master, a guest of the Nine Tower level has arrived. I didn't dare make any decisions, so I came to inform you," the servant replied.
The guests at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were ranked in nine levels. A level one guest was treated as a guest of the first tier, with each level up representing one more tier of the pagoda. The Nine Tower level represented the highest-ranked guests of the sect.
Even the Pope could only be a level eight guest. Currently, there was only one Nine Tower-level guest in the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and that was Dai Yao.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up, and his tone became more animated. "Oh? Dai Yao is here? Quickly, invite him in. No, I will go greet him personally."
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo exchanged glances, both of them smiling bitterly. Ning Fengzhi was too clear about gratitude and grudges. If not for Dai Yao's great favor to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, why would he, the leader of the second strongest sect in the world, personally greet a low-level soul master?
Meanwhile, Ning Rongrong, hearing Dai Yao's name, showed a flicker of interest in her light blue eyes. Suddenly, she seemed to remember something and touched her cheek.
Ning Rongrong's flustered expression caught Sword Douluo's attention, and he tilted his head and asked, "Rongrong, what's the matter?"
"N-nothing, I just returned from the academy, looking a bit dusty. I'll go freshen up before I come down," Ning Rongrong stammered, her face turning red as if she had been caught with her thoughts exposed. She quickly waved goodbye to the two Title Douluo and left in a hurry.
There was a noticeable excitement in her eyes as she left.
Seeing this, the two Title Douluo exchanged glances and both sighed simultaneously.
Being old and experienced, they understood exactly what Ning Rongrong was thinking. A woman only cares about her appearance when she's in front of someone she cares about.
"This Dai Yao kid, I heard he already has a few women. It seems even the granddaughter of Dugu Bo, that old poison master, is his girlfriend," Bone Douluo gritted his teeth, clearly dissatisfied with Dai Yao.
Sword Douluo sighed helplessly. "Dai Yao is talented, and he's also a powerful soul master. He fits the sect's expectations. But he's not the right match for Rongrong."
"Yes, his connection to the Spirit Hall is too deep. He'll join them eventually, and that would make him an enemy of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. If Rongrong were to end up with him, it would be too cruel to her, as her lover would become her enemy."
Bone Douluo, Gu Rong, frowned with concern for Ning Rongrong's future, his gaze flickering with worry.
After a while, Dai Yao arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School under the personal greeting of Ning Fengzhi.
"Ning Uncle, you're too kind. I'm just an ordinary soul master, for you to personally welcome me is too much," Dai Yao said gratefully.
"You are the great benefactor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Ever since I used the Qiluo Tulip, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. My soul power has now reached level 83," Ning Fengzhi replied with a warm smile.
"The title of the world's greatest auxiliary soul master is well-deserved, and I owe it all to you."
Dai Yao replied, "It was just a coincidence. I didn't know that the immortal herb would have such an effect on the evolution of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Of course, Dai Yao knew how precious the Qiluo Tulip was to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. At the time, he had gifted it to them to thank the school for saving his life.
"Do you still have any of the Qiluo Tulip?" Ning Fengzhi asked.
"No, there was only that one."
"Ah, what a pity. Otherwise, Rongrong's martial soul could also evolve. With her talent, her future achievements would surely surpass mine," Ning Fengzhi sighed.
The two continued walking, and soon they arrived where Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were waiting.
"Hey, where's Rongrong?" Ning Fengzhi asked, noticing her absence.
"Rongrong said she had just returned from the academy and was a bit dusty, so she went to change clothes before joining us," Sword Douluo explained.
Ning Fengzhi's eyes narrowed, and he immediately understood Rongrong's intentions. But he didn't plan to interfere too much.
Dai Yao was also slightly surprised. Rongrong had returned? According to the original timeline, she should still be at Shrek Academy.
Sword Douluo, seeing how much more handsome Dai Yao had become over the years, couldn't help but marvel. No wonder Dai Yao had won the hearts of several girls. With his looks, he could easily charm anyone.
But when he thought about Rongrong, his expression became stern. He couldn't accept the idea of Ning Rongrong becoming Dai Yao's concubine.
His voice, tinged with emotion, said, "Dai Yao, what is your spirit power level now? Have you made any progress?"
Dai Yao, puzzled, replied, "I'm now at level 39."
"Thirty-nine?" Sword Douluo's eyes widened in shock.
Even Bone Douluo and Ning Fengzhi turned to look at Dai Yao, equally stunned.
Dai Yao summoned his spirit and released his soul rings, three in total: one yellow and two purple, glowing with a mesmerizing light.
As they felt Dai Yao's surging spirit power, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo exchanged glances.
"Thirty-nine? If I remember correctly, Dai Yao, you're younger than Rongrong, right?" Ning Fengzhi said, surprised.
"Yes," Dai Yao replied.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo both took a sharp breath.
"Dai Yao, with your current soul power level, you could easily participate in the Continental Soul Master Elite Tournament," Ning Fengzhi remarked.
In Ning Fengzhi's plans for Rongrong's future, the reason she wasn't the auxiliary soul master for the Tiandou Royal Academy's team was that she was still too young to meet the tournament's standards. Besides, there was someone else who could rival them—Ye Lingling, who also had a Nine Hearts Sea Butterfly martial soul.
But now, Dai Yao, who was the same age as Ning Rongrong, had already reached level 39, surpassing Ning Rongrong by seven levels.
(End of chapter)
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