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Chapter 288: Chapter 288: Gu Rong Advocates for Su Ming?

Dugu Yan smiled and said, "Grandpa, your thinking is the same as mine. I currently don't have any speed-enhancing spirit skills. If I'm lucky enough to get one that increases both speed and attacks, that would be amazing."

Dugu Bo chuckled, "Yan Yan, spirit skills like that aren't so easy to come by. I'll try my best to find you a high-quality spirit beast, but in the end, it will depend on your own luck."

After that, Dugu Bo pulled Dugu Yan to sit down and briefly explained everything that had happened in the past two months. Then he took out the immortal herb and the external spirit bone of the Eight Spider Lances. "Yan Yan, you should absorb these two things first. They will strengthen your body, and as for your spirit power, you'll see the results after you obtain your fourth spirit ring."

Looking at the external spirit bone and the immortal herb in front of her, Dugu Yan's eyes were filled with excitement. "Grandpa, do you think after absorbing these, I might be able to absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring for my fourth spirit ring?"

Dugu Bo was stunned by the boldness of her thought. "No, the difference between a thousand-year and a ten-thousand-year spirit ring is fundamental. A ten-thousand-year ring carries the resentment of the spirit beast's death, and even with these items, your mental strength won't be at the level of a Spirit King. So it's safest to stick with a spirit ring under ten thousand years."

Dugu Yan understood that Su Ming probably had something to enhance mental strength, but given their current relationship, even if he respected her grandfather, it was unlikely that Su Ming would just give it away. Plus, there wasn't enough time for her to slowly cultivate her mental power. She decided to let it go for now.

Meanwhile, after returning to his dormitory, Su Ming planned to spend the night finishing up the last of his talismans. He had only a few spatial talismans left to make, and he wanted to complete them before delivering everything the next day, considering how much time had already passed.

After what seemed like an eternity, Su Ming finally completed the talismans. Looking out the window, he saw the first light of dawn breaking. The sky was already bright!

Realizing he had some time left, Su Ming decided to recover his mental energy. He had spent the entire night crafting, which had taken a toll on him.

As he recovered, Su Ming pondered about his upcoming visit to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. Since his relationship with Ning Rongrong was now official, this visit was akin to meeting her family. He wondered if he should bring gifts for Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo to make a good impression.

After some thought, Su Ming dismissed the idea. The gifts he had already brought to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan—like the Lingbo Microstep technique and the evolution of the Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda—were more than enough to prove he was worthy of Ning Rongrong. There was no need to offer more.

It wasn't that Su Ming was being stingy. While Ning Rongrong was now effectively "his," Ning Fengzhi and the two Douluo elders were not. If he gave them rare herbs now, they might use the gifts to strengthen themselves, which could become a problem later if they refused to align with him, especially considering Su Ming's likely future allegiance to the Spirit Hall. If they refused to be won over, giving them such gifts now would essentially be aiding potential enemies.

It was best to wait until the time was right for further gestures.

When the time felt right, Su Ming met Ning Rongrong at the agreed location. Xiao Wu knew the purpose of the trip to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan and didn't ask to join.

The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan wasn't far from Heaven Dou City, so Su Ming didn't feel the need to have Dugu Bo accompany them. If any danger arose, he and Ning Rongrong could escape easily enough on their own.

At the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin (Sword Douluo), and Gu Rong (Bone Douluo) received word early that morning that Su Ming and their "little princess" were on their way.

Chen Xin snorted, "Good! I haven't even gone to find that Su Ming to give him a piece of my mind, and here he comes, walking right into our hands!"

"When we last met, I thought he had good character, but it turns out he's just a philanderer."

Gu Rong coughed twice, "Ahem, Xin, let's not forget that Fengzhi here also has many women... Mind your words."

Ning Fengzhi: ...

Chen Xin: ...

Sword Douluo was taken aback and snapped, "How can Su Ming compare to Fengzhi? Fengzhi is the leader of a great sect, and having more wives is for the purpose of passing down strong descendants. What right does Su Ming have to claim both Rongrong and others?"

"Besides, Gu Rong, why does it sound like you're defending Su Ming?"

Gu Rong calmly responded, "I'm merely stating facts. When I first found out, I was furious too. I even gave Su Ming a choice—he could only pick between Rongrong and Xiao Wu. His response was, 'Only children make choices—I want them both!'"

"That made me really angry. But what he said next shocked me: the reason you're both so angry is not just because Rongrong is your precious daughter, but also because Su Ming is just a talented commoner. Currently, he can't match up to someone like Fengzhi in terms of wealth or status."

Chen Xin snorted, "At least the boy knows his place."

Ning Fengzhi chuckled softly. He didn't say much, but it was clear he was listening carefully. In his view, Su Ming had potential. If Rongrong herself accepted him, Ning Fengzhi wouldn't be opposed. He preferred to think things through carefully.

Gu Rong continued, "But, Xin, listen to this: Su Ming then said that at his current pace of growth, he's confident he'll reach the level of a Title Douluo by the time he's in his twenties!"

Seeing Chen Xin about to interrupt, Gu Rong cut him off, "Wait, don't be so quick to argue. Even if you think Su Ming's bragging, consider this: with his talent, he could very well surpass Tang Hao's record!"

"And there's another reason why I don't think Su Ming is just boasting, and why I'm not as against him as you are."

Now both Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were curious. What could possibly convince Gu Rong, who doted on Rongrong as much as they did?

Gu Rong paused before continuing, "It's because Su Ming has a powerful technique. Once activated, it can protect multiple people and even withstand attacks from a Title Douluo. It's a very unusual ability!"

"You remember the ambush by Yu Yuanzhen's forces on the way to Heaven Dou City, right? They were after the Lingbo Microstep technique, and Su Ming used that very ability to block all attacks except for Yu Yuanzhen's!"


Chapter 289: Chapter 289: Ning Rongrong’s Little Schemes – Has the Little Cotton Jacket Let in Some Wind?

This revelation left Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin shocked. After all, Su Ming was still only a Spirit Ancestor (Soul Sect), yet he had such a powerful defensive spirit ability?

Ning Fengzhi scolded, "Uncle Gu, why didn't you tell me and Sword Uncle earlier? Why wait until now?"

Gu Rong chuckled, "Fengzhi, I did give you a rough explanation before, but I saved this bit for now to make a bigger impact."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head, realizing that Gu Rong was trying to advocate for Su Ming. Otherwise, why bring this up at this specific moment?

Chen Xin frowned and said, "Old Bones, I understand your point, but aren't you worried that Rongrong might suffer if she stays with Su Ming? From what you're saying, Su Ming will likely have more than just two women in the future."

Gu Rong sighed, "Old Swordsman, you know I adore Rongrong just as much as you do. Of course, I've thought about that. But seeing how Su Ming treats Rongrong, I don't think we need to worry too much. Besides, Rongrong herself doesn't seem to mind, and I wouldn't want to break them up."

Ning Fengzhi finally spoke, "And let's not forget that in our effort to win Su Ming's favor, we already gave him the secret to controlling the mind. On top of that, his talisman-making is crucial to the safety of our clan's disciples. If we break them up now, we'll be making an enemy of Su Ming."

"All things considered, Su Ming is actually a very suitable candidate to be the son-in-law of our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan, isn't he? I suspect his reluctance to marry into the family stems from his awareness of his own situation. He knows he's too sentimental. If he were to marry into our clan, for the sake of the clan's prestige, he'd be forced to choose just one woman."

"I'm also quite curious about Su Ming's defensive ability. When he arrives, I hope to witness it myself. I just wonder if it can withstand a full attack from a Title Douluo."

Chen Xin grunted, "Then let me be the one to test it later. Honestly, I understand all the reasoning, but it still bothers me!"

Ning Fengzhi wasn't surprised by Sword Douluo's reaction. Though Gu Rong was trying to smooth things over for Su Ming, Chen Xin wasn't the type to let go of things easily. However, Ning Fengzhi cautioned, "Sword Uncle, feel free to test it, but don't go overboard. We're hosting Su Ming, and we can't lose our manners or put Rongrong in an awkward position."

Chen Xin huffed, "Don't worry, Fengzhi. I'll be mindful."

Not long after, Su Ming and Ning Rongrong arrived at the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan. As soon as Ning Rongrong spotted her father and the two elders from a distance, she excitedly waved her hand, "Father, Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa, I'm back!"

With that, she dashed forward using the Lingbo Microstep technique, arriving quickly in front of Ning Fengzhi.

"Father, Grandpas, what do you think of my Lingbo Microstep? Pretty fast, huh?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded, "Very fast. Our Rongrong is becoming more and more capable."

Seeing Ning Rongrong rush forward so quickly, Su Ming felt it was inappropriate to walk leisurely, so he used a movement technique to appear before them in an instant.

This display of speed left the three men inwardly astonished. Su Ming's movement was much faster than Rongrong's Lingbo Microstep. They couldn't help but wonder just how proficient Su Ming had become with the technique.

Ning Rongrong had deliberately shown off her skill with a bit of her own cunning, hoping to soften her family's stance and make them go easier on Su Ming.

Of course, her little scheme didn't escape the notice of her father and the two elders. They could only smile inwardly. Was their precious little girl's "cotton jacket" beginning to let in some wind?

But Ning Rongrong wasn't finished. She stepped back, spun around playfully, and blinked mischievously. "Father, Grandpas, want to guess what my current spirit power level is?"

The three men exchanged confused glances. Gu Rong remembered that Rongrong had just reached the 35th level during their last meeting, only two months ago. He ventured a guess, "Level 37?"

It was already a bold guess, considering she had just recently broken through to level 35. Since she asked, he figured the increase must have been significant.

To their surprise, Ning Rongrong shook her head.

"Bone Grandpa, you guessed wrong. Try again!" she teased.

Chen Xin spoke hesitantly, "Rongrong, don't tell me you've reached level 39?"

Ning Rongrong giggled, "So close, Sword Grandpa, but still wrong!"

At that, the three men's eyes widened in shock. "Level 40?!"

"Bingo!" Ning Rongrong beamed.

Su Ming stood aside, quietly watching Ning Rongrong's performance. He couldn't help but smile. Her playful antics were quite amusing.

However, instead of celebrating her rapid advancement, the three men grew worried. "Rongrong, you didn't use any improper methods to force your spirit power up, did you? That could damage your foundation!"

They all looked to Su Ming, thinking he might have had a hand in this rapid advancement.

Before Su Ming could respond, Ning Rongrong summoned her martial spirit and smiled, "Don't worry, Father, Grandpas. Take a look at my martial spirit. There's nothing harmful about this. In fact, Su Ming helped me a lot!"

The three men, still puzzled, moved closer. Ning Fengzhi was the first to notice something unusual. His eyes widened in shock, "Rongrong… Your martial spirit… Nine layers!"

Upon hearing this, Gu Rong and Chen Xin were equally stunned. Ning Rongrong's martial spirit had evolved into the Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

Ning Rongrong nodded proudly. "That's right! Su Ming gave me an immortal herb called Qiluo Tulip. After absorbing it, my spirit power reached level 40, and more importantly, my martial spirit evolved!"

Ning Fengzhi stared at the Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in front of him, overwhelmed with excitement. The problem that had plagued their clan for so many years had been resolved, all thanks to Su Ming!

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's reaction, Chen Xin sighed inwardly. Su Ming had indeed played his cards well. It seemed Ning Fengzhi would likely approve of Su Ming and Rongrong's relationship after all.

Su Ming's contribution wasn't just to Rongrong but to the entire Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Clan.

Realizing that her plan had likely succeeded, Ning Rongrong added with a smile, "Alright, Father, Grandpas, now you understand my intentions. So, you're not allowed to give Su Ming a hard time!"

Gu Rong chuckled at her. The last time they met, she had just been calling him "Su Ming." Now it was "Su Ming gege (brother)." How things had changed!


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