Chapter 488: The Erratic Train of Thought of the Father-in-Law

Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong hid in the small building for three whole days.

They didn't actually do anything particularly sensational; they just woke up together and shared a sweet morning embrace.

They ate together, feeding each other, showing off their affection.

They described their lives over these past years to each other, letting the other participate in those memories.

People who truly love each other, when together, seem to have endless words to say and endless things to do; they never get tired of it.

Not to mention they had been separated for so long, they needed to truly become familiar with each other again, both in body and in heart.

"Strange, for three whole days, not a single person came to disturb us."

On the sofa, Ning Rongrong leaned comfortably in Qin Jian's arms, pulling his hand and playing with his fingers one by one in her palm.

"It must be that Uncle Ning and the others specifically gave instructions..."

Qin Jian had one hand in hers and the other wrapped tightly around her slender waist, his cheek pressed against her soft, long hair; it was very comfortable.

"No, what I mean is..."

A flash of small, smug pride crossed Ning Rongrong's eyes: "I didn't go back for three days, and that idiot actually didn't notice anything unusual, hehehe..."

Qin Jian was confused: "Idiot? Who are you talking about?"

"I won't tell you!"

Ning Rongrong tossed her head, and her fragrant long hair spread across Qin Jian's face, which was a bit ticklish.

"Alright..."

Qin Jian wiped his face, smoothed her hair back, and smiled: "Rongrong, I should also go find Uncle Ning to talk. Regarding the subsequent strategy of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I can't just stay alone with you anymore."

He originally thought Ning Rongrong would beg him to stay a few more days, but who knew Ning Rongrong would turn back with a giggle, cupping his cheeks with her smooth, cool hands and saying: "Brother Jian, I thought you would have gone yesterday or the day before. To think you stayed with me for three days, that's already great. Go on, go on..."

"It just so happens I can review that... Morse Code you taught me, otherwise I'll forget it soon..."

To her, these three days were simply stolen; every extra day was a joy, so how could she not be happy?

Of course, Qin Jian still hadn't realized why it was "stolen"...

Thus, on the afternoon of the fourth day after Qin Jian returned home, he finally stepped into the sect's Council Hall once again.

This time he was cautious, quietly releasing his Domain Perception first, and discovering that only Ning Fengzhi and Gu Douluo were inside, he then walked in.

"Finally willing to come out?"

Greeting him was Ning Fengzhi's kindly, old-father smile.

Thinking from a different perspective, Qin Jian felt that this father-in-law of his was actually quite good; after all, if his own daughter dared to stay with a man for three days, that man's three legs would definitely not be kept.

Thinking this, the smile on his face became a bit more intimate: "Uncle Ning, thank you for giving Rongrong and me so much time."

Ning Fengzhi rested his hands as usual on his big Scepter, saying leisurely: "No need to thank me. You two had best produce a baby for me as soon as possible. This is a child who nominally has imperial blood; it will be of great use."

Qin Jian instantly fed all his previous sense of intimacy to the dogs.

"No, Uncle Ning, is your train of thought always this erratic now?"

He casually pulled over a chair and sat down beside Ning Fengzhi.

"Just a joke..."

Ning Fengzhi reached out to pat his shoulder, saying gently: "These past years, thanks to the intelligence you passed on from time to time, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has been able to develop to this point. Especially the last Soul Hunting Operation; one wrong move and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have been wiped out..."

He withdrew his hand halfway through speaking and changed the subject: "I should have thanked you properly, but thinking that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will be yours in the future, then I won't thank you."

Qin Jian: "..."

It had only been a few years since they last met, why was this big shot's train of thought becoming increasingly erratic? He felt he couldn't keep up...

"Uncle Ning, regarding Rongrong's princess status, how exactly did you manage that?"

He decided to get straight to the point.

Sure enough, when it came to serious business, Ning Fengzhi became much more solemn and stopped joking.

"Rongrong becoming a princess was something I orchestrated. It looks unbelievable, but it actually wasn't difficult to plan..."

He stroked his Scepter and said: "The Heaven Dou Imperial Family has always hoped to obtain the full support of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but our support has always been limited to the sect level and has never substantively increased the strength of the Heaven Dou Imperial Family, so..."

"Uncle Ning made an Exchange with Emperor Xue Ye?" Qin Jian continued.

Ning Fengzhi nodded, a trace of a smile appearing at the corner of his mouth: "Yes, I promised to transport at least one thousand sect disciples to the Heaven Dou Imperial Family within three years, and Xue Ye promised to give Rongrong the title of princess."

Qin Jian rested his head on his hand, lost in thought.

Gu Douluo was quietly acting as a background board. He knew that the general planning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was now in the hands of these two men before him, and he and Jian Douluo couldn't help with that.

Not good at it, so he didn't interrupt.

"Uncle Ning, this certainly looks like an Exchange, and it can be considered an open conspiracy..."

Qin Jian said: "Our transporting sect disciples into the Heaven Dou army and demanding the princess title for Rongrong is a form of infiltration, while Emperor Xue Ye also wants to digest our people to strengthen his own power... Actually, if given a few years, it might indeed have an effect; at least the increase in the Heaven Dou army's military strength is certain. Unfortunately..."

"Unfortunately, he won't live much longer," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.

Qin Jian also smiled: "I originally thought Uncle Ning would warn Emperor Xue Ye and then help the Heaven Dou Imperial Family expel Xue Qinghe, so as to expand our influence in the Heaven Dou Empire, but I didn't expect Uncle Ning's idea to be even more exaggerated."

"It seems that asking for a princess title for Rongrong is an accessory to the agreement between both sides, a move to put each other at ease, but in fact, this is Uncle Ning's biggest goal, right?"

Ning Fengzhi nodded: "Not bad. Those exchanges are all fake; this one that seems unimportant is the real one."

"But wanting to inherit the Heaven Dou Empire through Rongrong's name is not easy. Does Uncle Ning plan to kill off both Xue Beng and Xue Ke after Xue Qinghe is exposed?" Qin Jian said.

"Why not?" Ning Fengzhi said.

The background board Gu Douluo's old face twitched.

Qin Jian shrugged: "The problem is indeed not big, but it's easy to leave behind evidence, which will create obstacles for winning people's hearts later. Moreover, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family has existed for a long time; it's already difficult for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to take control, and it will be even harder if we leave behind a handle."

Ning Fengzhi nodded and said: "Some things are done first and discussed later. How to operate the follow-up depends on the situation at the time. After all, with multiple forces competing, no one knows what kind of trouble will arise."

"Let's not discuss this for now; we'll talk about it when the time comes."

Ning Fengzhi looked up and said: "Tell me about your plans? Why did you become this Chief Judge of the Judgment Hall, and what are your plans regarding the Spirit Hall Academy?"

Qin Jian smiled slightly: "It can be considered a two-pronged preparation. It was I who influenced the Pope's strategy and modified the entire plan of the Spirit Hall..."

(End of chapter)