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33.02% Douluo : People are writing diaries in Douluo (completed) / Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Ning Fengzhi’s Decision

Chapter 217: Chapter 217: Ning Fengzhi’s Decision

Ning Rongrong blinked and said, "This technique is called Lingbo Weibu (Ripple Step). It was indeed taught to me by Su Ming—it's his self-created spirit ability. Amazing, right?"

Ning Fengzhi nodded seriously, "Amazing! That Su Ming is truly a genius, no, a prodigy!"

At the same time, all three elders—Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong—were thinking the same thing: Su Ming must be interested in Rongrong, or why else would he teach her such a powerful, self-created technique?

Chen Xin and Gu Rong didn't care as much, as their own speed was already impressive, but Ning Fengzhi couldn't help feeling envious. He worried he might blurt out a request to have Rongrong teach him the technique. However, he restrained himself—after all, Su Ming had taught Rongrong the technique out of goodwill, and he didn't want to be ungrateful. Besides, Su Ming had no real ties to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and Ning Fengzhi hadn't even met him yet.

Although Rongrong had learned Lingbo Weibu, Ning Fengzhi knew she couldn't teach it to anyone else without Su Ming's permission. Otherwise, it could cause a rift with such a talented soul master, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needed to forge alliances with people like Su Ming, not alienate them.

Ning Fengzhi understood the long-term benefits and kept his composure. At that moment, a bold idea crossed his mind—why not betroth Rongrong to Su Ming? Unable to resist, he asked, "Rongrong, do you have feelings for Su Ming?"

Blushing, Ning Rongrong shyly nodded.

Ning Fengzhi smiled warmly, "I see. Although I haven't met Su Ming, if you have good feelings toward him, that says something about his character. I won't oppose your relationship, but there will be some small tests to see his strength."

"Don't worry, it'll just be a way for us, as parents, to assess Su Ming's abilities," Ning Fengzhi added with a sly smile.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong were taken aback. "Fengzhi, you—"

The two elders were anxious. They hadn't even met Su Ming yet! How could they just let their precious Rongrong be taken by some kid? It felt like their precious cabbage was about to be taken by a pig!

Blushing fiercely, Ning Rongrong protested, "Dad, I've already said we're not in that kind of relationship yet!"

Ning Fengzhi chuckled, "Oh, but I can see it clearly. You like him, and he clearly cares enough to teach you such a valuable life-saving technique. Plus, Su Ming meets all the requirements for the future leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's partner. Where else can I find such a perfect son-in-law?"

Ning Fengzhi continued, "How about this? When you return to the academy in a few days, we'll accompany you to meet Su Ming and see what he's like."

At this point, the three elders had different thoughts. Ning Fengzhi genuinely wanted to meet Su Ming and see if he could recruit him into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Even if Su Ming didn't join, building a good relationship would be beneficial.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect lacked high-level combatants, with only Chen Xin and Gu Rong as Titled Douluos. They hadn't seen any new Titled Douluos join in a long time. Ning Fengzhi knew they needed fresh talent, not only for the sect's future but also for Rongrong, as she would inherit the sect one day. Both Chen Xin and Gu Rong were getting older, and they needed strong new allies.

However, Ning Rongrong thought to herself, If Dad knew that Su Ming already had another woman, I wonder if he'd still have these thoughts. Su Ming has already said he won't join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect or become a subordinate.

Chen Xin and Gu Rong shared the same goal: they really wanted to see what Su Ming was capable of, since he had caught Rongrong's eye. In the past, none of the young men at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had ever attracted her interest!

Ning Fengzhi then turned to his daughter and asked, "Now that you've shown us Lingbo Weibu, can you tell us what favor you want to do for Su Ming?"

He already knew the demonstration was meant to convince them, and they were indeed shocked by the technique's power.

Ning Rongrong took a deep breath and said, "Dad, I want to teach Su Ming the sect's secret Multitasking technique. I hope you'll agree."

"What?!"

All three were stunned. Rongrong wanted to pass on the sect's most closely guarded secret!

Chen Xin and Gu Rong remained silent, knowing that the decision ultimately rested with Ning Fengzhi. But they thought to themselves, If Su Ming and Rongrong truly end up together, it wouldn't be considered an outsider learning it. However, they're not officially together yet!

Ning Fengzhi hadn't expected Rongrong to return home so urgently for this reason. After a moment of thought, he had made up his mind. But first, he asked, "Rongrong, can you tell me—did Su Ming ask you for this secret technique, or...?"

Before he could finish, Ning Rongrong quickly shook her head. "Dad, Su Ming didn't ask for the Multitasking technique—I wanted to give it to him. I believe it will be useful to him, and I don't want to be someone who only takes without giving in return."

"You saw how powerful the technique Su Ming taught me is—it's definitely on par with our sect's secret technique."

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi relaxed a bit. It wasn't Su Ming who requested the technique. That was a relief. If Su Ming had asked, Ning Fengzhi might have seen it as a transaction, which would have lowered his opinion of Su Ming.

"So, Rongrong, can you explain why the Multitasking technique would be useful to Su Ming?"

Ning Rongrong had anticipated this question and answered confidently, "Dad, Su Ming's spirit is wood-based, so he's technically a control-type spirit master. The Multitasking technique would allow him to better assist his teammates in battle."

She thought to herself, He's an all-rounder, so this counts as part of the truth!

For the first time, Ning Rongrong didn't fully tell the truth to her father and grandfathers. She felt a little excited but knew it was necessary to protect Su Ming's secret about Sage Mode. Even her closest family couldn't know.

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, then smiled. "If you want to return the favor, teaching Su Ming the Multitasking technique isn't out of the question. I agree."

The main reasons Ning Fengzhi agreed were Su Ming's close relationship with Rongrong and the incredible value of the technique Su Ming had taught her.

Moreover, Ning Fengzhi had his own motive—he hoped Su Ming might teach him Lingbo Weibu one day!


Chapter 218: Chapter 218: Tang San's Confidence, Ning Fengzhi Arrives

After settling things, Ning Rongrong chatted with the three elders about her life at Shrek Academy and shared stories about Su Ming. The more they heard, the more curious they became about Su Ming. A genius spirit master from a small village? It seemed unbelievable! Not to mention that Su Ming's spirit rings exceeded the best age limits, shattering Master's theories.

Of course, the sect leaders knew well enough that Master's theories weren't always absolute.

Time passed quickly, and soon it was the last day of the break. Ning Rongrong prepared to return to the academy, but she couldn't help but wonder if Su Ming had mastered his Sage Mode yet. Moreover, he hadn't written in his diary for several days—what was he up to? It couldn't be that he was spending all his time with Xiao Wu, right? She shook her head, dismissing the idea. It was more likely that Su Ming had been in seclusion.

As they prepared to depart, Ning Rongrong hesitantly asked, "Dad, do all of you really need to come with me to the academy? One of you is enough."

She was worried. If her father and her two grandfathers went, it might put too much pressure on Su Ming. Or worse, it could lead to conflict.

Ning Fengzhi saw through his daughter's concerns and reassured her with a smile. He patted her head, "Don't worry. We're only going to see Su Ming, that's all. When we arrive, your grandfathers won't show themselves—just you and I will go inside. You don't need to worry about me either. I'm genuinely interested in recruiting such a talented individual, unlike your more… hot-headed grandfathers."

Chen Xin: ... Gu Rong: ...

The two elders remained silent. Ning Fengzhi wasn't wrong; compared to him, they could be considered to have rather fiery tempers.

Ning Rongrong was resigned to the situation, thinking, Everyone knows the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect always travels with at least one Titled Douluo for protection. She could only hope that her grandfathers would keep their promise and not cause any trouble at the academy.

"Alright, let's go!" she said.

At Shrek Academy around noon, Tang San strode confidently into the dining hall. That morning, he had finally completed a full set of hidden weapons, including the Zhuge Crossbow. If he had more time, he could have made a few more sets, but this would suffice for now. He was eager to show the power of his hidden weapons to Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu.

However, upon entering, he noticed that only Dai Mubai and a few others were present. Su Ming, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and even Rongrong were all absent.

The last few days had been quite busy for Tang San. Between managing the blacksmith shop and assembling the hidden weapons, it had been more convenient for him to stay in a nearby hotel rather than travel back and forth between the city and the academy.

After asking around, Tang San learned that Su Ming had been in seclusion, and Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing had been diligently training as well. Even Dai Mubai and the others, feeling the pressure, planned to train more after lunch. Especially Dai Mubai, who, despite being three years older than Zhu Zhuqing, was close to being overtaken in rank.

Meanwhile, Ma Hongjun, having overcome his need to suppress his evil fire, had increased his cultivation speed, having just reached level 27. He was still the lowest-ranked in the group, but it was progress worth celebrating.

Tang San furrowed his brow upon hearing that Su Ming had been training so hard. Something doesn't feel right, he thought, a sense of unease creeping in.

Just then, the doors opened again, and Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing entered. They were surprised to see Tang San back, guessing he must have finished making his hidden weapons. They wondered when Su Ming would finally emerge from his seclusion.

An hour later, Yu Xiaogang and Flender gathered everyone in the training field to discuss the upcoming Soul Duel matches. But when Yu Xiaogang noticed both Ning Rongrong and Su Ming were absent, he sighed in frustration. Su Ming had entered seclusion right after the break started, and Ning Rongrong had abruptly returned to her sect.

"Oscar, you share a room with Su Ming. Any idea if he's come out yet?" Yu Xiaogang asked.

Oscar shook his head. He had knocked on Su Ming's door a few times but had received no response. He, too, was curious about what Su Ming and Ning Rongrong were up to. He had already given up on learning Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track and was hoping to focus on Lingbo Weibu, but with both of them absent, he had no idea what was going on.

Just as Yu Xiaogang was about to continue speaking, Ning Rongrong and Ning Fengzhi walked in.

Flender leaned over to Yu Xiaogang and whispered, "Hold on, Xiaogang. Look who just arrived—Rongrong's father!"

Rongrong ran over to Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing, hugging them tightly. "I'm back!"

After greeting her friends, she returned to her father's side and introduced him to the group, "Everyone, this is my father, Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Ning Fengzhi scanned the group before settling his gaze on Yu Xiaogang. "You must be Master. It's an honor to finally meet you."

Yu Xiaogang's heart sank. Oh no, he thought. Did Rongrong really go back to complain to her father?

Ning Fengzhi's eyes shifted to Flender next. "And you must be the renowned flying master of the Golden Iron Triangle, Flender, the three-eyed cat eagle."

Flender forced a stiff smile, "Welcome, Sect Master Ning. What brings you here today with Rongrong?"

Both Flender and Yu Xiaogang were nervous, thinking the same thing—that Ning Fengzhi had come to settle a score on behalf of his daughter.

One thing they both noticed was the absence of Ning Fengzhi's usual Titled Douluo escort. As the sect master, Ning Fengzhi was typically accompanied by at least one Titled Douluo for protection. The fact that no one else had shown up made them even more uneasy. What was Ning Fengzhi planning?

Ning Fengzhi, fully aware of their concerns, recalled what Rongrong had told him: how Yu Xiaogang and Flender had interrupted Su Ming's lesson on Lingbo Weibu, which could have caused serious setbacks in her cultivation. Though he wasn't sure if learning Lingbo Weibu was truly so risky, Rongrong had asked him to make his presence known and intimidate them a little. As a father, Ning Fengzhi was happy to oblige.


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