Chapter 36: Brother Wu Qi, do you also intend to go to Shrek Academy?

"Moon Pavilion." Wu Qi murmured softly.

The Pavilion Master of the Moon Pavilion, Tang Yuehua, is in truth a member of the Clear Sky Sect and also Tang San's aunt.

However, Tang Yuehua's identity is not currently exposed; Xue Qinghe only knows that the other party has an extraordinary background, not that she is related to the Clear Sky Sect.

If people from the Moon Pavilion came here for grain, then the grain disappearance case that Xue Qinghe is concerned about must be related to the Clear Sky Sect.

Upon careful thought, the possibility is high.

The Clear Sky Sect has now closed itself off from the world, and sect disciples no longer walk the continent.

Back when the Spirit Hall took its revenge, not many of the Clear Sky Sect's own disciples actually died. With such a large sect closed off, the daily consumption of grain and fodder is a massive figure.

The disciples of the Clear Sky Sect are noble Spirit Master lords; how could they possibly go down to the fields to farm themselves?

Tang Yuehua might be an intermediary they have planted on the continent, purchasing grain in the name of the Moon Pavilion and secretly sending it to the Clear Sky Sect.

Given the Moon Pavilion's status in noble circles, very few people would harbor suspicions toward it.

Furthermore, grain is not military equipment, so very few people pay attention to it.

The only reason Xue Qinghe could notice it was because of the rumors the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect spread about Suotuo City. It was only while he was digging through intelligence on Suotuo City that he noticed some grain production had vanished into thin air.

Moreover, Xue Qinghe's focus on this is limited to whether it has any connection to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect; he has no other thoughts on the matter and has not even considered investigating it deeply.

The Clear Sky Sect's trick of hiding in plain sight has managed to fool everyone.

The Pavilion Master of the Moon Pavilion is Tang Hao's younger sister; it is not strange that Tang Hao would extend a helping hand upon seeing people from the Moon Pavilion.

Thinking of this, Wu Qi felt open and relaxed.

There is no such thing as a conspiracy theory; it was merely a fantasy before finding evidence.

He does not intend to report this matter to Xue Qinghe, at least not in the short term.

He has no way to explain that the Moon Pavilion is the Clear Sky Sect's outpost; if the key link cannot be explained, anything said afterward is useless.

But what is certain is that the grain matter is indeed unrelated to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"The Moon Pavilion is just a place for teaching noble etiquette; could it be they want to rebel? Are they secretly raising a thousand armored soldiers?" Qiangu Changkong speculated.

Wu Qi said casually, "The Moon Pavilion has close ties with imperial nobles; perhaps they are secretly helping some noble obtain grain, who knows."

"Besides, this is just a guess, there is no conclusion yet, stop guessing blindly; it has nothing to do with us."

The Clear Sky Sect is not a current threat; there is no need to focus our attention on them.

Furthermore, given Qian Daoliu's temperament, when facing matters regarding the Clear Sky Sect, he would likely smooth things over and let it end in nothing.

Ning Rongrong sat by the hotel window, looking out with boredom.

Having seen the world, there were too few things in Suotuo City that could interest her; after a few days, she had played through everything.

Wu Qi's figure lingered in her mind, and the fact that she had not found a trace of him made her feel inevitably irritable.

"Shrek Academy starts enrollment tomorrow. Will he go?"

As she thought, the sky outside had grown dark. Ning Rongrong rubbed her stomach and decided to go downstairs for a hearty meal.

Just as she closed her room door, a familiar voice came from the hallway. Looking forward, it was indeed Wu Qi's back.

Ning Rongrong thought her eyes were playing tricks on her; she rubbed them, and upon confirming she hadn't seen wrong, she quickly chased after him.

"Brother Wu Qi, is that you?"

Wu Qi stopped his steps and turned his head. "Ning Rongrong?"

He did not feel surprised by Ning Rongrong's appearance.

Yet, the other party was staying in the same hotel as them, but they had never met.

One has to say, fate is truly wondrous.

In fact, Ning Rongrong was accustomed to leaving early and returning late, while in the morning, Wu Qi and his companion would practice soul power in their room, might go out for a stroll at noon, continue practicing in the afternoon, and then head to the Great Spirit Arena for training until evening.

Ning Rongrong would only return to the hotel after playing and eating dinner at night, causing their schedules to be completely staggered, which resulted in them never bumping into each other.

"Why are you here?" Wu Qi asked casually.

Qiangu Changkong scratched his head in frustration; why were all the pretty women staring at Wu Qi? Was he not handsome himself?

For a moment, he looked utterly dejected, but Ning Rongrong paid him no mind.

Ning Rongrong first complained about Ning Fengzhi's control over her, then immediately stated her intention for coming here.

"I don't know which bastard spread rumors in Heaven Dou City about the prosperity of Suotuo City; it's a total lie! If I catch them, I'll break their legs!"

At this, Wu Qi and his companion secretly chuckled.

If Ning Rongrong knew that the rumor was spread by Ning Fengzhi, she would likely cry out that she had been swindled.

"By the way, Brother Wu Qi, are you also here to enroll in Shrek Academy?"

"I heard Shrek Academy is very impressive."

Wu Qi furrowed his brows.

First Dai Mubai, then Ning Rongrong; why did everyone think he wanted to join Shrek Academy?

Seeing that he did not want to answer, Qiangu Changkong hurriedly took over the conversation. "Miss Rongrong, the misunderstanding between us..."

For the sake of Wu Qi, Ning Rongrong generously expressed, "Forget it, why would I hold a grudge against you."

"Are you going to Shrek Academy or not?"

Qiangu Changkong explained, "We have already seen the students of Shrek Academy. How should I put it? Their talent is good, but their combat awareness is very weak. They are fine when fighting a winning battle, but when they encounter a difficult opponent, they are cowards."

"Therefore, we believe Shrek Academy is entirely a hollow reputation; they only want to recruit talented students, but they are a complete mess in terms of education."

Ning Rongrong nodded knowingly.

A moment later, she smiled and said, "If that's the case, then I won't go either."

"If Shrek Academy were truly as mysterious as they say, its reputation would have spread across the entire continent long ago. In this situation, it only proves they are all show and no substance."

For her, it was all the same where they went, as long as she could stay by Wu Qi's side.

Wu Qi spread his hands, "Suit yourself. But I think you should head back sooner. If your father asks, we won't be able to bear the responsibility."

Ning Rongrong pouted, "What of it? Dad just has too strong a desire for control."

As she spoke, she put on a pitiful expression, "Brother Wu Qi, you wouldn't abandon Rongrong, would you?"

Qiangu Changkong felt his hair stand on end hearing this.

Years ago, Jin Yuting had said the same thing to him, and every time, he would obediently give in.

Wu Qi thought for a moment and then agreed.

To put it bluntly, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was just a clown jumping from side to side, leaning toward wherever there was profit.

Ning Fengzhi was no old fossil; his stance shifted according to his interests.

The Consecration Hall and the Pope Palace were not of one mind; if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could be cultivated into a vanguard force to oppose Bibi Dong, that would not be bad.

However, he did not intend to have deep contact with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect before figuring out Ning Fengzhi's attitude.

If he were to expose his identity, he feared it would implicate Qian Renxue.

Future contact with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would require finding an intermediary.

The support ability of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul was in a league of its own on the continent; having Ning Rongrong stay by his side would be a huge help for team Spirit Fighting.

(End of chapter)