Dugu Yan instinctively lowered her head, only to realize that her view was completely blocked by the obstacles in front of her. It was just as Ning Rongrong had said—she couldn't see her toes when she looked down.
She was momentarily speechless, her face flushing with a mix of embarrassment and anger.
This is called being voluptuous, okay?
Others wish they could have this.
What does a little brat like her know?
Clenching her teeth, she said fiercely, "Little girl, it seems I'll have to teach you a lesson today on behalf of your parents, so you'll know the consequences of speaking out of turn!"
As soon as she finished speaking, Dugu Yan took a step forward, looking as if she was about to grab Ning Rongrong in the next second.
Ning Rongrong, terrified, turned and bolted, her short legs moving like a high-speed motor.
Thus, a peculiar chase scene unfolded within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
She ran, she chased, and there was no escape!
Despite her short legs, the little girl was intimately familiar with the layout of the school. Using this advantage, Ning Rongrong zigzagged through the paths, quickly disorienting Dugu Yan and leaving her lost.
Just then, a tall figure in white gradually approached from a distance. Seeing him, Ning Rongrong felt as if she had found her savior and immediately ran toward him, shouting, "Grandpa Jian, a fat woman is bullying me!"
Chen Xin quickly shielded Ning Rongrong behind him, saying, "Let me see who's bold enough to bully our precious Rongrong on the grounds of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Ning Rongrong clung tightly to Chen Xin's leg, her little finger pointing directly at Dugu Yan. "It's her!"
Chen Xin's gaze sharpened, and the overwhelming pressure of a Titled Douluo was unleashed without restraint, distorting the air around them.
Seeing this, Dugu Bo immediately stepped forward, his Soul Power surging to counteract the pressure. He spoke softly, trying to ease the tension, "Chen Xin, it's been a while. How have you been?"
"Old Poison, I haven't even come looking for you, yet you dare show up here? And you let your granddaughter bully Rongrong? You're asking for death!"
Upon seeing Dugu Bo, Chen Xin's anger flared. Before he could finish speaking, the Seven Kill Sword in his hand, imbued with boundless Sword Intent, slashed toward Dugu Bo like a bolt of lightning.
The strike was incredibly sharp, as if it could tear through space itself, and the surrounding air whistled sharply as it was cut.
Ssshhh!
Even Dugu Yan, standing to the side, could clearly feel the sharpness of the attack, as if her face was about to be sliced open by the Sword Intent. She instinctively took a few steps back.
"Chen Xin, what are you doing? I haven't offended you, have I?"
Dugu Bo shouted as he defended against Chen Xin's attacks, utterly confused as to why Chen Xin was suddenly attacking him so fiercely.
The difference of three levels in Soul Power was still too significant.
Even after absorbing the Immortal Herb, his Soul Power was only at level 93.
At level 93, he was no match for Chen Xin, who was at level 96.
"You haven't offended me, but you took Gu Feng. Enough talk, take this!"
Chen Xin ignored his explanation, intensifying his attacks.
"Gu Feng left on his own! Didn't he say he was returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? I didn't take him."
Dugu Bo dodged Chen Xin's attacks in a panic, urgently trying to explain.
"You're still trying to justify yourself!" Hearing this, Chen Xin's gaze turned cold, and the Soul Power in his hand surged even more fiercely.
Just as the two were fighting more and more intensely, and Dugu Bo was gradually falling into a disadvantage.
"Stop, stop! You two need to stop fighting!"
However, to Chen Xin, a Titled Douluo, Dugu Yan's voice was like the buzzing of a mosquito, completely ignored.
Seeing the situation turning bad, Dugu Yan, in a panic, grabbed Ning Rongrong: "Your Excellency Sword Douluo, if you don't stop, I'll... I'll hit her!"
Ning Rongrong tilted her head in confusion, her voice soft and childlike: "Huh?"
Innocent and naive, she clearly hadn't realized that she had become a hostage.
"Youngster, how dare you!"
A furious shout suddenly rang out, followed by a Bone Dragon Phantom that blotted out the sky, claws bared, pouncing forward.
The overwhelming pressure frightened Dugu Yan, her face turning pale as she stumbled backward, nearly falling to the ground.
Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi walked side by side, their steps steady.
As soon as Ning Rongrong saw them, her eyes lit up like stars, and she joyfully rushed over, calling out: "Bone Grandpa, Dad!"
Witnessing the chaotic scene before him, Ning Fengzhi pondered silently.
He vaguely felt that things might not be as they had initially thought. If Dugu Bo had truly kidnapped Gu Feng, given his cautious nature, he would never have brought Dugu Yan along so openly.
"Rong Rong, tell Dad what exactly happened?"
Ning Fengzhi crouched down and asked gently.
Ning Rongrong repeated what had just happened in her soft, childlike voice.
However, with the limited logic and expression ability of a child, her words were jumbled and incoherent, leaving Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi utterly confused and unable to make sense of it.
Thus, Ning Fengzhi turned his gaze to Dugu Yan, his expression gentle and his tone sincere: "Young friend, could you please explain in detail?"
Dugu Yan looked up at the sky, where her grandfather was locked in a fierce battle with Chen Xin, struggling to hold his ground, her eyes filled with worry.
After a moment of hesitation, she nodded lightly: "Alright."
Then, Dugu Yan clearly and systematically recounted their purpose for coming here, including the earlier conflict with Ning Rongrong and Gu Feng's final whereabouts, leaving out no detail.
After listening, Ning Fengzhi fell into a brief contemplation, slowly digesting the information.
After a moment, he nodded, turned to Gu Rong, and said with a grave expression: "Uncle Gu, please stop Sword Uncle first. Your Excellency Dugu's visit here is likely as a friend, not an enemy."
"Alright."
Although Gu Rong was extremely surprised, his years of trust in Ning Fengzhi left him without hesitation. In a flash, he darted forward to stop the two.
Subsequently, after comparing notes, they discovered that it was Gu Feng who had deceived both sides!
Poor Chen Hao and Dugu Bo had inexplicably been framed.
Gu Rong was so angry that his beard bristled, and he gritted his teeth, saying: "That rebellious grandson of mine, he's infuriating! He's utterly audacious. When he comes back, I'll teach him a lesson and show him what rules are!"
"Bone Grandpa, are you going to hit Brother Gu Feng? I won't allow it! Rong Rong will protect him!"
"You bad grandpa!"
When Ning Rongrong heard that Gu Rong was going to punish Gu Feng, she immediately became anxious. Her little face turned red, and she stood in front of Gu Rong with her hands on her hips, puffing up her cheeks, ready to confront him head-on.
Seeing this scene, the tense atmosphere in the room instantly relaxed, and everyone couldn't help but laugh. The way the little girl was protecting Gu Feng was simply too adorable.
Dugu Bo couldn't help but remark, "Sect Leader Ning, your daughter is truly innocent and lovely. With such a strong sense of loyalty and righteousness, she is sure to achieve great things in the future."
Chen Xin's lips curled slightly, and a proud expression appeared on his face, as if to say, "Of course, the child I've watched grow up couldn't possibly be anything less." He added, "Indeed, our Rong Rong has been well-behaved and kind-hearted since she was young."
"Your Excellency Dugu is too kind. By the way, I heard that Your Excellency has come here to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Is that true?"
Ning Fengzhi asked with a smile, his eyes revealing a hint of anticipation.
Dugu Bo nodded solemnly and said, "Naturally. Gu Feng has done me a great favor. I've always been clear about gratitude and grudges, so I will keep my promise and join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to contribute to the sect."
Hearing this, everyone present, including Chen Xin, who had just been ready to draw his sword against Dugu Bo, was utterly shocked, as if they couldn't believe their ears.
Even Gu Rong, who had been fuming with anger moments ago, instantly calmed down, his expression becoming extremely complicated.
Chen Xin looked at Gu Rong with a suspicious gaze, as if to say, "What? Are you telling me that your mischievous grandson ran away from home, wandered around for a bit, and somehow managed to bring back a Titled Douluo?"
You call that a rebellious grandson?
Is this some kind of humblebrag?
Upon learning the truth, Dugu Yan's face flushed slightly. She clenched her teeth and tightened her fists, thinking, "That naughty little brother! He's so disobedient! Always causing trouble, making my grandpa take a beating for no reason and almost get hurt!"
"Hmph, I'll remember this. I'll make sure to pay him back for this beating sooner or later!"
In her mind, Dugu Yan pictured Gu Feng running away from her, and she couldn't help but smile slightly. Although her words sounded fierce, deep down, she couldn't help but feel somewhat helpless toward this clever and mischievous "naughty little brother."
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