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--- Chapter 82 ---
"Hmph, hmph, hmph! Why did Father send me to that dilapidated mansion and this unknown academy? Auntie Yuan, I want to return to the clan!" An adorable girl in her little cyan dress huffed unhappily. She looks flawless with her silky brown hair, fair face, and cute yet fierce expression.
Beside the adorable girl is a black-haired woman in a purple dress. She is a dignified lady with a gentle aura, especially with her hair styled in a low ponytail and held by a jade hairpin.
The adorable girl is Ning Fengzhi's daughter, Ning Rongrong!
She's also the future Nine-Colored Goddess if we follow the Douluo Dalu's main timeline.
Meanwhile, the noble lady is Ning Rongrong's aunt and the seventh elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, Ning Fengyuan.
Ning Fengyuan smiled helplessly at Ning Rongrong's whine because this was Ning Fengzhi's direct order. Since Fengyuan knew just how shrewd the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's leader was, she knew something was off about this operation.
However, Ning Fengyuan was surprised that Ning Fengzhi would send his precious daughter away. If there is one thing Ning Fengzhi treasured the most, more than the clan, it would be Ning Rongrong.
Yesterday, Ning Fengyuan arrived at the Dugu Mansion, according to Ning Fengzhi's order, and was surprised to find no one was there. Then, today, he ordered her again to bring Ning Rongrong to this Dao Academy.
Dao Academy is not a new name to Ning Fengyuan. She understood this seemingly ordinary academy that accepted 'commoner' spirit masters wasn't simple.
Starting from the new classification theories about the martial soul to the miraculous pills that could improve one's qualification as a spirit master.
Ning Fengyuan showed a playful smile to Ning Rongrong and said, "Auntie knows that Rongrong wants to play all day, but I heard this academy is a little interesting."
"I heard there is a monstrous genius in this academy, stronger than any young generation in Heaven Dou Empire."
"Hmm, really?" Swayed by Ning Fengyuan's words, Ning Rongrong's clear cyan eyes lit up in curiosity. "There is such a person here?"
Ning Fengyuan laughed softly, "Of course."
"Your father told me that a boy around your age has reached a Spirit Elder Realm."
"Impossible!" Ning Rongrong was shocked. "I also trained hard every day, putting 3 hours into cultivation, but I only got my 1st spirit ring recently!"
Ning Rongrong also has consumed Mystic Water Pills and Holy Abyss Pills as well as bathed with Foundation Building Liquid every day for a month ever since Ning Fengzhi got his hands on those three drugs, improving her cultivation qualification and spirit rank to level 18.
Ning Rongrong could reach level 20 before reaching 8 years old, which means her cultivation speed is even better than those with Innate Full Spirit Power!
"Hehe, if you don't believe me, we can meet him later." Ning Fengyuan bluffed casually. In fact, she doesn't know if they could meet the monstrous genius boy or not today.
If not, they have no choice but to return to the clan, waiting for Ning Fengzhi's next plan.
Fortunately, a male teacher from the Dao Academy approached them five minutes after their arrival and told Ning Fengyuan that the dean was waiting for them in her office.
"Please escort us to the office, thank you." Ning Fengyuan said to the male teacher.
"Okay." The male teacher agreed, as it was his job, to begin with.
Ning Fengyuan and Ning Rongrong calmly followed the male teacher into the academy, allowing them to witness the scenery full of life with blue silver grass all over the area.
At the same time, Ning Rongrong's curiosity became more piqued as she looked at this calming scenery. After all, she has seen some areas in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan planted with blue silver grass, but they aren't as beautiful as the ones in Dao Academy.
From her father, she knew that blue silver grass could promote life to its surroundings. And he probably learned this method from Dao Academy.
"This place might not be too bad~!" A little witch in Ning Rongrong's heart surfaced as she giggled in amusement.
A few minutes later, the male teacher, Ning Fengyuan, and Ning Rongrong finally arrived at the dean's office located on the highest floor of the main building.
"Here is the office," The male teacher said with a smile. "Well, then, my job here is over."
Ning Fengyuan thanked the male teacher before knocking on the door and dragged Ning Rongrong inside. Upon entering the office, they saw an 'extremely' gorgeous woman in a red dress and a handsome young man in blue training clothes sitting on a comfortable sofa.
Ning Fengyuan frowned in her heart, "Dean Erlong?"
Liu Erlong smiled, "That's me."
"You're... Different from what people say." Ning Fengyuan smiled back awkwardly. "You're definitely more beautiful in person."
"Heh, people say that often recently." Liu Erlong played with black hair, which had gained a slight red tint. After her transformation, Liu Erlong's facial features and temperament have improved significantly.
If Han Yuan is a noble princess, then Liu Erlong is an empress! Such rumors have spread all over the academy this morning.
Ning Rongrong was also surprised by Liu Erlong's appearance and noted this beautiful dean as one of the most beautiful women she knew. Even then, she knew she would also grow up to be a stunning beauty in the future.
Then, Ning Rongrong's attention switched to the handsome young man beside Liu Erlong. He seemed to be a few years older than her.
He looked better than any young masters she had seen in Heaven Dou City, but what drew Ning Rongrong in were those electrifying eyes with indescribable charm. She seemed to be able to stare into those eyes forever without getting bored.
"Hello, my name is Ning Rongrong." Ning Rongrong stepped forward with a smile. "What is your name, Big Brother? Can we be friends?"
Ning Fengyuan raised her eyebrow at Ning Rongrong's action and then looked at the handsome young man. 'This boy, could he be that genius Clan Leader talked about?'
Han Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly before replying, "My name is Han Yuan, but I'm probably only a few months older than you."
"Well, nice to meet you, Ning Rongrong."
"No way, how could you be so big!" Ning Rongrong was surprised as Han Yuan indeed looked older than his age. Although kids in Douluo Dalu grow faster physically, people can still judge their age roughly.
"Big..." Han Yuan was speechless.
The same goes for Ning Fengyuan, who facepalmed at this young lady of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. It seemed this girl needed more education.
Ning Rongrong tilted her head and asked, "Is something wrong with my words?"
Han Yuan cleared his throat, "Ehem, well, you probably shouldn't call someone big out of context."
"Oh, okay." Ning Rongrong nodded in understanding. "Then, can I call you Big Brother? A few months older is still older, right~?"
"Since you're Uncle Ning's daughter, feel free to do so, but I will call you Rongrong in return."
"Is that fine?"
"Hehe, it's fine." Ning Rongrong giggled while waving her hand. "Still, Big Brother, I heard there is a genius around our age in this academy who has reached the Spirit Elder Realm."
"Do you know this person?" She asked with bright eyes.
"..." Ning Fengyuan facepalmed again.
Han Yuan gave Ning Rongrong a playful look and said, "Oh, I know that guy."
"Really?"
"Yeah, I heard he's smart and handsome."
"Hoho."
"I also heard he's currently standing in front of you."
"Standing in front of me?" Ning Rongrong looks puzzled before realizing what it means. "Wait, Big Brother, you're that genius??!"
Han Yuan laughed in amusement and winked, "Haha, the one and only!"