Chapter 136: Partial to Shrek

On the other side, inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Sword Douluo opened his mouth to catch a crossbow bolt flying from behind Ning Rongrong, then got a mouthful of venom sprayed out by the pressure of the arrowhead.

Then, under Ning Fengzhi's stern shout, Ning Rongrong knelt down in tears to admit her mistake.

Just like in the original work, Sword Douluo, a dignified Title Douluo, was careless and, although not injured, was poisoned by the venom inside the arrowhead.

"Rongrong, don't cry." Sword Douluo forced out the toxin and hurriedly hugged Ning Rongrong to comfort her.

Once she was coaxed, he looked up at Ning Fengzhi, "Sect Master, if possible, we must do everything in our power to recruit the young man who made these Hidden Weapons into the sect."

Ning Fengzhi nodded very seriously, looked at Ning Rongrong, and said softly: "Rongrong, are the people who made these Hidden Weapons from Shrek Academy?"

"Yes, his name is Tang San, and he is a member of the academy team." Ning Rongrong nodded.

The three of them looked at each other, their gazes flickering in unison.

"Fengzhi, I feel this Tang San is a bit unreliable and not worth investing in." Bone Douluo spoke up with a frown.

With this impulsive, hot-tempered, and reckless personality and performance, he felt this person was very unreliable.

Or was he acting so unscrupulous because he was the boyfriend of Dugu Bo's granddaughter? And this Yu Xiaogang, as an uncle, actually went to extract information about his own nephew and then spread it; this act was even more inappropriate.

"Hmm, then let's wait until they come back."

Seeing Ning Rongrong walk away, Ning Fengzhi's expression settled down and turned calm.

Ning Fengzhi quickly composed his emotions and asked in return: "Rongrong, you have stayed at Shrek for so long, so you must be extremely familiar with your teammates. I wonder, what is your evaluation of this student named Tang San?"

"Rongrong, don't tell anyone in the sect about today's matter for now; tomorrow I will follow you to meet this Tang San," Ning Fengzhi said. "Go inside first. Tell Daddy how you have been doing at the academy these days. By the way, mention this student Tang San to Daddy, so Daddy can be prepared when we go tomorrow."

Upon hearing this, the corners of Ning Fengzhi's mouth rose into a smile, and he nodded with satisfaction, saying: "Our Rongrong has grown up."

"He's usually fine, but he is exceptionally stubborn and impulsive in certain matters, especially in relationships; he is the kind of crazy that doesn't count the consequences," Ning Rongrong thought for a moment and replied: "Especially when fighting against the Imperial Fighting Team. Before the battle started, I had already told him that at least one Title Douluo was standing behind Shi Quan, but he still held killing intent toward Shi Quan. Injuries are inevitable in a Soul Fighting Tournament; he should know that better than anyone, but as soon as Xiao Wu was injured, he acted like a mad dog, wanting to bite anyone he saw."

In fact, most of this was due to Shi Quan's influence, and it was only after Shi Quan defeated Tang San in a crushing manner that she thought of these things.

Ning Rongrong nodded, stood up to greet Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, and then ran out happily.

Sitting on the sofa, Ning Rongrong began to recount the things she had experienced at the academy during this period, including the match against the Imperial Fighting Team at the Great Soul Arena, and the subsequent exposure of information related to Shi Quan by Yu Xiaogang, which made all three of them frown as they listened.

"Okay, but Daddy, Tang San and the others probably won't be at the academy tomorrow. Zhu Zhuqing broke through to Level 30 today, so they should be going to obtain a Soul Ring tomorrow. If you want to see him, you might have to wait until they return."

"That Master is also a name without substance; it's one thing that his strength isn't great, but the disciple he taught is still like this. If it weren't for his innate talent being a bit stronger, he would be completely incomparable to Shi Quan," Sword Douluo said with a look of disdain.

Ning Rongrong felt a bit embarrassed and subconsciously lowered her head slightly.

He was somewhat worried that Ning Rongrong, who had finally been set straight by Shi Quan, had been led astray again after a trip to Shrek.

Especially after hearing about the various events at the Soul Arena, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but shake his head slightly. The purpose of Soul Fighting sparring is to improve actual combat ability, yet because Xiao Wu was injured, this Tang San actually used a lethal weapon like Hidden Weapons in the Soul Arena.

"Hmm." Ning Rongrong nodded and was led into the house by Sword Douluo holding her hand.

"Rongrong, these Hidden Weapons are special and of great use to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. We'll discuss the rest after we see Tang San tomorrow. You go back and rest for a while first; Daddy still has a few things to handle, and I'll come find you when I'm done. We'll call your brothers together for a good gathering then."

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, "Uncle Bone, you are right, but the Hidden Weapons Tang San makes are of extraordinary significance to the sect, and these Hidden Weapons must be held in our hands."

Shi Quan's identity is special, and the news about the Ink Jade Divine Bamboo can be said to be top secret, known only to a very few people. How could Yu Tianheng spread it just like that? Was he really not afraid of offending Dugu Bo?

Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but smile, "Uncle Sword, are you thinking of taking an apprentice again?"

Sword Douluo said: "Didn't you hear Rongrong say that this Shi Quan defeated an opponent of the same level with just his Sword Technique? If this kind of talent for the sword..."

"Sigh..." Sword Douluo finally let out a helpless sigh.

Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo naturally understood why Sword Douluo sighed, because Shi Quan's martial soul was only Blue Silver Grass. If it were a sword-type martial soul, even if his innate talent wasn't good, with such sword talent, Sword Douluo would inevitably have recruited Shi Quan as his apprentice.

"Behind Shi Quan stands the Imperial Family and Dugu Bo. As for Tang San, behind him stands nothing more than a piece of trash expelled by the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon family. Moreover, Rongrong is more inclined toward Shi Quan; there is no need to consider how to choose. As for Tang San, we will first use the Hidden Weapons to test him. If he cooperates, that's fine; if he doesn't..." A cold sneer appeared at the corner of Ning Fengzhi's mouth.

Early the next morning, Ning Rongrong returned to the Heaven Dou Imperial Academy, and the group led by Flender set off for the Sunset Forest.

Another day passed, and Shi Quan, Dugu Yan, and Ye Lingling returned to the academy.

Looking at the dormitory where only Yu Feng and the Shi brothers were present, Shi Quan and the others realized that Yu Tianheng had gone out to train with the Shrek group; the so-called training was naturally to help Zhu Zhuqing hunt a Spirit Beast.

Upon hearing this, Dugu Yan was furious.

Yu Feng and the others were also somewhat helpless. Yu Tianheng not only wanted to go himself but also wanted to drag them along to cooperate with Yu Xiaogang's training, but the three of them politely declined.

The most important thing was that Qin Ming, as the team leader, actually agreed and supported Yu Tianheng's idea.

"Teacher Qin's heart has clearly tilted toward Shrek," Ye Lingling said with a frown.

Dugu Yan said coldly: "In Teacher Qin's heart, I don't think our Imperial Fighting Team is as important as that Shrek Team at all."

"And Tianheng, as the captain of the Imperial Fighting Team, actually took the lead in cooperating with the Shrek Team's training. In his heart, is Xiao Quan still his teammate?"

Speaking of Yu Tianheng, Dugu Yan was even more anxious; Yu Tianheng's actions this time disappointed her too much.

"Yanzi, in the Imperial Fighting Team, I will only stand behind Xiao Quan." Ye Lingling's words were very clear. Between Yu Tianheng and Shi Quan, she would firmly stand behind Shi Quan.

Yu Feng and the Shi brothers also had complex expressions.

Shi Mo and Shi Mo, who were usually taciturn, looked at each other before speaking first, "We brothers naturally trust our own brother more."

The "own brother" they referred to was naturally Shi Quan, who shared the same surname.

"Alright, alright." Shi Quan waved his hand hurriedly, "Let's wait until the captain comes back. This talk..."

Yu Feng came to Shi Quan's side, patted Shi Quan on the shoulder, looked at Dugu Yan, and whispered: "Xiao Quan, I definitely stand with you too. The boss was indeed a bit excessive this time, it's just that Yanzi..."

Shi Quan then changed the subject, "Sister Yanzi, Lingling, let's not talk about these trivial matters. Quickly tell Yu Feng, Shi Mo, and the others about your improvements during this period."

Ye Lingling looked at Dugu Yan and said softly: "Yanzi and I have both broken through to Level 40."

"What?!" Yu Feng and the Shi brothers stared at Ye Lingling with wide eyes. Dugu Yan was fine, after all, she was already Level 39 before, but Ye Lingling was only Level 36 before. Now that she told them she had broken through to Level 40, how could they not be surprised?

"Yanzi is understandable, but Lingling, what's going on with you?" Yu Feng swallowed his saliva and looked at Ye Lingling, then at Shi Quan.

"Don't tell me... don't tell me... you are the same as Xiao Quan?" Yu Feng said with envy.

Shi Quan smiled without saying a word, only saying: "The matter of Sister Yanzi and Lingling's breakthrough is currently only known to Grandpa Dugu and you all. You must keep this matter secret for now and cannot spread it."

Shi Quan looked at the dejected Dugu Yan: "Sister Yanzi, shall we talk alone?"

"Okay." Dugu Yan nodded gently.

The two of them arrived inside a private conference room.

"Sister Yanzi, regarding the captain, I know it isn't easy for you being caught in the middle; I have an idea you could try, perhaps it can help you make a choice."

"What idea?" Dugu Yan raised her head to look at Shi Quan.

"After the captain returns, tell him normally about your and Lingling's Breakthrough, and tell him not to tell anyone else; if he can keep the secret, everything will naturally be fine, and you can train as usual, but if the captain tells Yu Xiaogang the secret of your Breakthrough, then you should really consider the relationship between you and the captain."

"Once the secret of the Immortal Herb is exposed, it will also have a significant impact on Grandpa Dugu."

"But what if he really leaks it?" Dugu Yan asked subconsciously.

Dugu Yan did not notice that when she asked this question, she actually already had some doubts about Yu Tianheng in her heart; the trust of the past had quietly collapsed at some unknown time.

"Don't worry, Sister Yanzi, the changes in you and Lingling will be discovered sooner or later; regarding the Immortal Herb, Grandpa Dugu and I have already discussed a way to handle it, so you don't need to worry."

"Alright." Dugu Yan nodded, looked at Shi Quan and said: "Xiao Quan, don't worry, I will handle this matter well; if Tianheng can keep this secret, I hope you, Xiao Quan, can still be a bit more tolerant toward Tianheng."

"It's fine, you know, I'm a very laid-back person; as long as people don't come to provoke me, I can't be bothered to pay them any mind..."