After all, Ning Rongrong was Ning Fengzhi's only daughter and the designated successor of the sect, so she naturally understood what Yang Xiong meant.
"Little Xiongzi, what exactly do you mean by that? Is the sect not good to you?"
Yang Xiong smiled, "Rong Rong, I want to ask you a question. If one day the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect encounters a great disaster and needs to sacrifice your two grandfathers to survive, would you sacrifice them?"
Ning Rongrong shook her head, "No, my Sword Grandfather and Bone Grandfather are very strong, they won't be in danger."
Yang Xiong said, "There is always someone better, and the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo are not the strongest in the world. You should understand that the strongest force in the entire Soul Master world is the Spirit Hall. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is prosperous now, don't forget that the Clear Sky Sect was several times stronger back then, but it still declined in the end."
Ning Rongrong was a little angry, "No, I've heard about the history of the Clear Sky Sect. That conflict broke out because of the death of the previous Pope, Qian Xunji."
Yang Xiong laughed, "Rong Rong, this Soul Master world is a hundred times more cruel than you imagine. Trading a Pope for the entire Clear Sky Sect to retreat, the Spirit Hall made a huge profit. Otherwise, how could the Spirit Hall have developed so rapidly in recent years? Without the deterrent power of the Clear Sky Sect, the number one sect in the world, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has also developed rapidly."
Ning Rongrong was stunned when she heard this. No one had ever considered this issue from this perspective.
However, after thinking for a long time, Ning Rongrong spoke, "Little Xiongzi, what did you mean just now by not wanting to be subservient? Do you want to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? You should know that I am the next Sect Leader."
Yang Xiong drained the tea in his hand before slowly speaking, "Rong Rong, let me ask you a question. In terms of strength, the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo can be said to be top masters of this era. With their strength, their treatment anywhere would not be weaker than in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It's even possible for them to establish their own sect. So why do they stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Their deterrent power in the Soul Master world is stronger than Sect Leader Ning's."
"If I remember correctly, they were not both from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but they are willing to dedicate their lives to the sect."
Ning Rongrong quickly said, "Sword Grandfather and Bone Grandfather love me so much, they definitely won't leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Besides, Dad, Sword Grandfather, and Bone Grandfather have gone through life and death together. Their relationship is something you can't imagine."
After saying this, both of them fell silent for a while.
After a long time, Yang Xiong continued, "Rong Rong, we've been together all the time recently, and I've found that I might really be starting to like you."
Ning Rongrong's face flushed slightly, "Who wants you to like me? This young lady is exceptionally talented and beautiful as a painting. There are plenty of people who like me."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but swallow. This little devil girl was a bit too narcissistic.
"Rong Rong, I've been thinking about whether we should continue to be together. You are the little princess of the sect and the future successor of the sect. I don't want to be an ordinary disciple. I want to stand opposite you with dignity. Only then can I truly be qualified to pursue you."
Ning Rongrong said, "Then why did you say just now that you didn't want to be subservient? Do you have any other plans?"
Yang Xiong shook his head, "Rong Rong, I hope our relationship is pure, without any calculations, and also equal."
"We both should know the meaning behind Sect Leader Ning specifically arranging for us to study at Shrek Academy. On one hand, he wants to bring us together, and on the other hand, he hopes that I will trust you, the future Sect Leader, more. Of course, he also needs me to protect you."
Ning Rongrong snorted, "This smelly dad, he has so little confidence in me."
However, after thinking for a while, Ning Rongrong said, "Little Xiongzi, aren't you afraid that I'll tell my dad what you just said?"
A smile appeared on Yang Xiong's face, "Rong Rong, you're underestimating Sect Leader Ning a bit. In the entire Douluo Continent, in terms of vision and wisdom, probably no one can compare to him. He wishes I were stronger and wishes I could create more surprises for the sect. Otherwise, why do you think the Sect Leader was able to make the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect flourish?"
Just as Ning Rongrong was still thinking about Ning Fengzhi, Yang Xiong suddenly touched Ning Rongrong's little face, "Rong Rong, can you give me a chance, a chance to be your boyfriend?"
Ning Rongrong's face was slightly red, "Yang Xiong, I also hope my boyfriend is a true man, a peerless hero who will never be subservient to others."
Yang Xiong looked at Ning Rongrong's appearance and directly kissed her. Their lips met at that instant, and Ning Rongrong seemed completely stunned.
After an unknown amount of time, Ning Rongrong bit Yang Xiong's lips hard, then pushed him away and ran out of the room with a flushed face.
Yang Xiong only felt a sharp pain in the corner of his mouth, and then the little devil girl ran away in a flash.
...
Soon it was evening again, and everyone gathered at the Soul Duel Arena. Ning Rongrong seemed to have disappeared the entire day, not even asking Yang Xiong to eat with her as usual.
In the time that followed, aside from participating in the Soul Duel Competition together, Ning Rongrong seemed to be possessed by Zhu Zhuqing. She suddenly became cold and distant, completely unapproachable.
Over the next full month, everyone actively participated in the Soul Duel Competition. All eight members of Shrek obtained Silver Soul Duel Medals.
Even Oscar and Ning Rongrong, the two support system Soul Masters, managed to earn enough points through two-on-two and seven-person team Soul Duel Competitions to obtain Silver Soul Duel Medals.
In the seven-person Soul Duel Competition, regardless of who was on the field, they basically maintained a perfect winning record.
Yang Xiong was quite busy in the seven-person Soul Duel Competition, mainly acting as a power attack type player. Even facing Soul Elder teams didn't put too much pressure on him. Of course, at times, he also had to act as an agility attack type Soul Master, and even a defense type Soul Master.
After defeating a team called the Ferocious God Battle Team in the final day's seven-person team battle, the entire team finally obtained the Silver Soul Duel Medal. Yu Xiaogang officially announced the end of the second phase of training.
After more than a month of fighting, basically everyone's soul power had not increased, except for Zhu Zhuqing, who had advanced one level and was now at level twenty-eight.
At this moment, everyone cheered, and even Ning Rongrong was extremely excited. After all, for a support system Soul Master like her, staying on the field was too disadvantageous; she could be hit by the enemy if she wasn't careful.
Whether it was team battles or double battles, Yang Xiong had been taking care of Ning Rongrong recently. He had rescued her on the stage multiple times, but Ning Rongrong remained very proud, always scoffing at Yang Xiong's actions, leaving him feeling awkward.
Especially since that day, the two of them hadn't been alone together again. Everyone else thought the young couple was having some kind of conflict.
Today, when they completed the final assessment, the two of them walked together for a rare moment, but Xiao Wu also pulled Ning Rongrong along and looked at Yang Xiong with a wary expression, leaving Yang Xiong speechless.
There was another dinner gathering that evening, mainly to celebrate the completion of the second phase of training.
Ning Rongrong seemed to have returned to her Little Devil Girl nature, drinking wine glass after glass directly. Her drinking capacity made several of the boys feel ashamed.
Just as Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong clinked glasses and drank, a hint of pride appeared on Ning Rongrong's face again: "Little Xiongzi, I'm happy today, so I won't argue with you."
Yang Xiong quickly said, "Then thank you, Rong Rong. But one glass isn't enough, we should drink a few more."
Everyone else also started cheering. Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong clinked glasses repeatedly, seemingly easing the awkwardness from before.
Meanwhile, Oscar pulled Yang Xiong aside and whispered, "Brother Xiong, how did you offend this young lady? You've been in a cold war for a month, and now you've finally made up."
Yang Xiong smiled and put his arm around Oscar's shoulder: "Little Oscar, I've participated in so many Soul Duel Competitions with you recently, shouldn't you drink a few more glasses with me?"
After drinking a few glasses, Oscar said, "Brother Xiong, with your drinking capacity, who would dare to drink more with you?"
...
After eating and drinking to their fill, everyone returned to the hotel. Yang Xiong and Ning Rongrong had both booked luxury suites on the top floor.
After reaching the top floor, Yang Xiong directly pulled Ning Rongrong to the corner.
Yang Xiong, emboldened by the alcohol, pulled Ning Rongrong to the corner and directly wrapped his arms around her, leaning her against the wall.
"Rong Rong, it's been so long, you should have cooled down by now. Can you accept being my girlfriend now?"
After drinking today, Ning Rongrong's face was already slightly flushed, and she even looked a little tipsy, making her appear even more charming.
"Didn't you say you didn't want to be below others? Your soul power is still one level lower than mine."
Yang Xiong smiled and said, "It's just one level of soul power. I should be the same as you soon."
A hint of pride showed on Ning Rongrong's face: "Don't forget that this young lady is a cultivation genius. I'm also working hard to cultivate now. It's not that easy to surpass this young lady."
Yang Xiong said, "Let's not talk about soul power. From today onwards, you are my girlfriend. I won't let anyone bully you."
Ning Rongrong snorted, "With Sword Grandfather and Bone Grandfather protecting me, who could possibly bully me?"
Yang Xiong smiled, "Rong Rong, have you forgotten? Every time in the arena matches, you hid behind me. I saved you many times."
Ning Rongrong said, "Seeing how hard you've worked, this young lady will reluctantly agree to be your girlfriend."
Yang Xiong was overjoyed and immediately pulled Ning Rongrong into his embrace. Perhaps this was the first time in both his past and present lives that Yang Xiong had held a girl, the first time he felt a girl's fragrance. He was completely intoxicated.
...
Just as everyone was celebrating the end of training, Yu Xiaogang and Flander looked extremely serious.
Yu Xiaogang said, "The children performed exceptionally well. Even I was amazed by their performance in the Soul Duel Arena. Perhaps they can truly make history."
"Today, the person in charge of the Soul Duel Arena found me and hoped I would arrange a seven-person match for the Shrek team. I think we should take this seriously."
Flander shook his head, "Xiaogang, you should understand how strong the enemy is. Among the eight members of Shrek, four are still Soul Greatmasters. The opposing team is entirely composed of Soul Elders, and their Martial Souls alone show their extraordinary nature. Moreover, all of them have the optimal Soul Ring configuration, clearly indicating they come from a significant background."
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