Kapitel 116: Putting Eggs In Two Baskets
Zhang Hu was completely bewildered, unsure of how to handle this situation. The sect leader hadn't given any instructions on what to do in such a case!
Not only was the other party uninterested in making a large profit, but they were also voluntarily offering up so much...
As Zhang Hu left the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, his eyes were still filled with confusion.
"Fengzhi, giving up such a profit isn't the usual style of our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect," said Gu Rong, his expression unchanged. He had some idea of Ning Fengzhi's intentions but wasn't entirely sure.
Upon hearing this, a gleam of gold flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes as he murmured, "Uncle Bone, this isn't enough!"
"We should deepen our cooperation with the Body Sect."
Neither Chen Xin nor Gu Rong were fools. While their insight into business matters wasn't as sharp as Ning Fengzhi's, and their sense of the bigger picture likewise wasn't as strong, they understood the purpose behind his actions.
"Tying our interests together, so that we either thrive or fall together, huh?"
In the past, Chen Xin and Gu Rong might have asked, "Is this really necessary?"
But now, they couldn't say that anymore.
"Oh, Fengzhi," Chen Xin suddenly recalled something and turned to Ning Fengzhi.
"Uncle Sword, what's the matter?"
"It's been a while since the disciple acceptance ceremony. Shouldn't we let Rongrong out by now?"
At these words, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong exchanged glances, momentarily stunned.
For the past two months, they'd been extremely busy, especially due to matters related to the Body Sect. Ning Fengzhi, in particular, not only had to calculate how many resources to allocate to the Body Sect, but also how much would be appropriate, and consider the follow-up issues as well.
In the midst of all that, they had almost forgotten about Ning Rongrong.
It's been almost four months since the disciple acceptance ceremony, hasn't it?
After some brief thought, Ning Fengzhi nodded.
"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, what do you think we should do with Rongrong once she's out?"
Shrek Academy had its own... issues.
However, Shrek Academy housed a direct descendant of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the son of its sect master, and the daughter of its second-in-command. Moreover, the academy also had the son of the Haotian Douluo, the third prince of the Star Luo Empire, and a member of the Zhu family.
It was a vast and intricate network of relationships, one that even Ning Fengzhi couldn't ignore.
Putting all one's eggs in one basket is risky; if the basket drops, they could all be lost.
By placing the eggs in different baskets, even if one drops, it wouldn't be a big deal for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
Shrek's teaching methods certainly had significant flaws, Ning Fengzhi acknowledged that.
He had once been a student at the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy himself. Did that academy not have its own problems?
It did! But due to the importance of the network of relationships, he had to go.
Ning Fengzhi's words left both Chen Xin and Gu Rong deep in thought.
Under normal circumstances, they'd want Ning Rongrong to just live a happy and carefree life.
As Titled Douluo at levels 96 and 95, respectively, their lifespans were far greater than Ning Rongrong's.
There was a good chance that when she passed, they would still be alive.
"Shrek Academy is worth investing in," Chen Xin eventually said.
Surprisingly, Gu Rong didn't oppose Chen Xin's opinion this time.
"Investment is fine, but we must be firm in our stance!"
Three days later, the eldest daughter of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong, freshly released from her confinement, once again fled the sect. Her escape was incredibly smooth.
Ning Rongrong had no other thoughts; she just felt that she was getting better at escaping.
"Hmph! If you won't let me find my friends, I'll go anyway!"
Her few months of confinement had not curbed Ning Rongrong's stubbornness; in fact, it had only intensified.
Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong watched as Ning Rongrong left the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for Heaven Dou City.
How far was Heaven Dou City from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, after all?
This was the sect's stronghold, and every move Ning Rongrong made was being watched.
In the streets of Heaven Dou City...
Zhongli and Paimon were casually strolling around. Life either changes you, or others change you.
Paimon was a perfect example of the latter.
When she first arrived on the Douluo Continent, she was eager to explore and find meaning in her travels. But after spending so much time with Zhongli, her sense of adventure had completely faded away.
The main reason? The soul beasts on Douluo Continent were way too fierce...
Zhongli walked ahead while Paimon followed behind, her eyes somewhat dazed, as if deep in thought.
Suddenly, Zhongli stopped in his tracks, and Paimon, lost in her own thoughts, bumped right into his back.
"Ouch!"
Snapped back to reality, Paimon exclaimed in surprise and almost fell to the ground. Luckily, she managed to regain her balance before hitting the ground.
"Zhongli, what's going on?"
Zhongli must have had a good reason for stopping so abruptly! Paimon, thinking this, didn't blame him but instead asked what was up.
"Nothing much, just noticing that Heaven Dou City seems busier than usual," Zhongli replied as he turned to look at Paimon.
Indeed, the number of people in Heaven Dou City had increased noticeably since their arrival.
Suddenly, Zhongli seemed to have realized something, and his eyes lit up in understanding.
The preliminaries for the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament were likely about a year and a half away. The people arriving early in Heaven Dou City were either spectators from far away or competitors coming to gather information in advance.
It had been over two months since the establishment of the Body Sect, and the initial excitement had died down. The disciples of the Body Sect weren't traveling around the continent but were training deep in the mountains and forests, so it was unlikely this had anything to do with them.
The real reason must be the upcoming tournament.
The Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament was held every five years, rotating between the Heaven Dou Empire, Star Luo Empire, and the Spirit Hall. This year, the Spirit Hall was the host.
After hearing Zhongli's explanation, Paimon scratched her head. She wasn't too familiar with tournaments or competitions. Because Zhongli wasn't much into watching matches either, she hadn't had much exposure to them.
On the Douluo Continent, a place obsessed with competition, Zhongli and Paimon were like a breath of fresh air.
Not interested in spirit fights? Most people claimed they didn't like violence, but who didn't enjoy watching a good match? Spirit fights, after all, were a form of art too.
"Master, little Paimon!"
At that moment, Du Bafang approached Zhongli, his expression somewhat odd, as if he was burdened with something on his mind.
"Grandpa Du, what's up with you?" Paimon asked.
"I... I have something I need to discuss with the Master."
Du Bafang scratched his head, clearly troubled. Zhang Hu had messed up the task he was assigned, and after three days of analysis, they still couldn't figure out why Ning Fengzhi had made the choices he did. That's why he had come to seek out their laid-back sect leader.
"Let's go," Zhongli said as he led the three of them away.
After the trio left, some passersby finally snapped out of their daze.
"Such a young sect leader... Their sect must be pretty small, right?"
As soon as those words were spoken, the "locals" instinctively distanced themselves from the person.
"You're new to Heaven Dou City, aren't you?"
"Yeah!"
"That's the Martial God Douluo and the acting sect leader of the Body Sect!"
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