Chapter 48: How About Arranging a Betrothal?

Inside Suotuo City.

Flender, accompanied by several teachers, searched the city thoroughly but did not find the "culprit" they had anticipated.

Under their crackdown, even the criminals in the city became well-behaved; for a period of time, almost no malicious incidents occurred in Suotuo City.

Meanwhile, the letter he wrote arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at an extremely fast speed.

When Ning Rongrong was in Suotuo City, there were indeed disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect secretly following behind her.

However, when she left the city, she rode in Wu Qi's carriage.

Although she had some contact with Wu Qi, it was not for long, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples did not think they would ride in the same carriage.

But after the carriage drove far away, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciple realized the problem; coupled with the news of Ning Rongrong's disappearance coming from Flender's side, he dared not linger and quickly returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to report.

……

Inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi received Flender's letter, but it did not attract his attention and was just casually discarded to the side.

Regarding Ning Rongrong's itinerary, it was handled by him alone, and Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were unaware.

Upon learning the news of Ning Rongrong's disappearance, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo stormed into the sect's main hall aggressively to hold him accountable.

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, signaling the disciple who came to report to withdraw.

At the same time, he gave a bitter smile, "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, you—"

Not giving him a chance to continue, Sword Douluo said with an unkind tone: "Fengzhi, Rongrong running away from home was planned by you, right? Now that Rongrong is missing, if anything happens to her, I will hold you responsible!"

Gu Rong's words were relatively tactful, but there was also a sense of reproach in his tone.

Ning Fengzhi sighed and took a letter from his bosom, "Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, this is a letter secretly sent by the Dragon Snake Family. After reading it, you will know where Rongrong is."

Chen Xin was half-believing and half-doubting as he reached out to take the letter.

The content of the letter was naturally the Dragon Snake Family expressing their apologies to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

When at the Star Dou Great Forest, Chao Tianxiang had verbally intimidated Ning Rongrong; if this matter were not explained clearly, it would inevitably lead to questioning by Ning Fengzhi.

At that time, upon learning the news, Meng Shu did not dare to be careless and immediately sent the letter in the name of the family.

Ning Rongrong appearing in the Star Dou Great Forest proved that she was not missing.

After reading the letter, Chen Xin's expression softened somewhat, but he also had doubts, "Rongrong has only been away from home for less than a month. Logically, her strength could at most break through one level, far from reaching the requirement to obtain a Soul Ring. Why would she appear in the Soul Beast Forest?"

Before Ning Fengzhi could speak, Gu Rong said irritably: "Old Sword, look carefully!"

The content of the letter clearly mentioned that there were two other people beside Ning Rongrong.

Furthermore, Meng Shu asked in the letter if they were disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Wu Qi's good looks had already deeply attracted Meng Yiran. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was willing to let them go, the Dragon Snake Family was willing to become allies with them.

"The Dragon Snake Family has quite the ambition, wanting to use us as their backing!" Gu Rong curled his lips.

However, he had a doubt: who were the two people behind Ning Rongrong in the letter, and they were not old either.

Ning Fengzhi explained with a smile, "They are two geniuses recruited by Qinghe, Wu Qi and Qiangu Changkong."

The two participated in Spirit Fighting at the Great Spirit Arena, and their martial soul information and soul power levels were all collected by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples.

"Qingluan Spirit?" Chen Xin murmured.

Six years ago, he had seen Qingluan Douluo in Tiandou City; could this Wu Qi before him be the boy from back then?

But why would the genius taken away by the Spirit Hall back then appear in the Heaven Dou Empire now?

"Old Sword, guessed something?" Gu Rong said with a half-smile.

Chen Xin frowned, "If he is the boy taken away by Qingluan Douluo back then, then they are secret agents sent by the Spirit Hall to Xue Qinghe's side!"

Ning Fengzhi said indifferently: "If he really is a person from the Spirit Hall, for us, it might not be a bad thing."

The commercial expansion of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect overlapped with the interests of the Spirit Hall, and they had suffered no shortage of suppression.

Qingluan Douluo's status in the Spirit Hall is not low; his disciple must be one of the core members of the Spirit Hall.

If Wu Qi could mediate from within, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would only gain more benefits.

Ning Fengzhi's stance was flexible and changeable; whichever side offered more benefits, he would lean toward that side.

Ever since the Clear Sky Sect was forced into seclusion, the three upper sects standing together (as a community of interests) had long existed in name only.

The power of the Spirit Hall is immense; if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect leans toward them, they can receive protection while also gaining more benefits. Why not do it?

Gu Rong saw through his thoughts and said with a chuckle: "Fengzhi, if Wu Qi is indeed that boy from back then, then his current age is definitely no more than thirteen."

"A Soul Elder under thirteen is a rare existence in the history of the entire continent. Tang Chen might not have had such cultivation at his age. In the future, he will surely be the core foundation of the Spirit Hall."

"If his identity is true, since Rongrong fancies him, why not arrange a betrothal in advance and tie that kid to our chariot, how about it?"

Chen Xin did not object.

Ning Rongrong's birth determined her future destination. Being able to find someone she loves, and one who also aligns with the sect's interests, is already extremely rare.

Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile, "Uncle Bone's words make sense. It's just that my disciple will have to suffer a bit."

Taking Xue Qinghe as a disciple was also driven by interests.

What the Heaven Dou Empire can give them, the Spirit Hall can also give in the future.

Besides, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might not be unable to stand on two boats and eat double the benefits.

……

Time flies, the sun sets.

Suotuo City welcomed an uninvited guest.

A middle-aged man with a flat-top haircut stood with his hands behind his back, looking at the plaque at the city gate, filled with emotions.

"More than ten years have passed, and Suotuo City is still the same. I wonder how Xiao San is performing in his new environment?"

"Counting the days, he should have broken through to level thirty by now."

The person who arrived was none other than Yu Xiaogang.

Many years ago, he had traveled here with Flender, and back then, Flender had boasted that he would build the most unique Spirit Master Academy on the entire continent in Suotuo City.

Yu Xiaogang had already heard of the great name of Shrek Academy back when he was in Nuoding City.

Although the academy's current development had not followed Flender's original plan entirely, it was still quite commendable.

Yu Xiaogang believed that with Tang San's addition, Shrek Academy would only get better. Moreover, this was also a stepping stone for Tang San; after participating in the Spirit Master Tournament in the future, Tang San would become famous throughout the continent, and he would be able to share in the glory.

While lost in thought, he walked through the city gate without realizing it.

The city guards immediately stopped him, "Halt, those without local residency must pay an entry fee of one Gold Soul Coin to enter the city."

His train of thought was disrupted, and Yu Xiaogang was instantly incensed, "Are you blind!"

As a Spirit Master, he had never needed to pay an entry fee to enter a city.

A mere brute dared to block his path!

The city guards did not stand on ceremony with him; at a command, a fully armed squad surrounded Yu Xiaogang.

"Suotuo City is not a place where you can act recklessly!"

(End of this chapter)