"Hmph." Gu Rong let out a light snort. Though dissatisfied in his heart, he didn't say anything more.
Seeing this, Chen Xin, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but tease, "Old Bone, you keep calling him a rebellious grandson every day. If you really don't want this grandson, why not give him to me? From now on, he'll be called Chen Feng, and I'll definitely train him to become the number one Titled Douluo in the world."
"You dare!" Gu Rong glared at him.
"Tsk, tsk, tsk, you old man, your words don't match your heart. You talk so much about disliking him, but deep down, you treasure him dearly."
Chen Xin continued to jest, a mischievous smile on his face.
Having his true feelings exposed so directly, Gu Rong's face turned red with embarrassment and anger. He retorted, "What? Not convinced? If you're not convinced, go have one yourself. It's not like you have the ability anyway."
"Old Bone, are you looking for a fight?"
Chen Xin was provoked by Gu Rong's words. His eyes widened, and his aura suddenly surged. The Sword Intent around him began to fluctuate faintly, as if he was ready to take action at any moment.
"Not convinced? Let's go outside and settle this! Whoever backs down is the grandson!"
Gu Rong didn't back down either. He took a step forward, and the Bone Dragon Phantom that seemed to blot out the sky appeared to stir restlessly. The immense pressure emanating from his body caused the surrounding air to tremble slightly.
"Afraid of you? Let's go then."
Dugu Bo, who was standing nearby, watched the two of them exchange heated words, their hostility palpable. He was utterly stunned.
He had long heard that Chen Xin and Gu Rong didn't get along, but seeing them confront each other so fiercely with his own eyes was still shocking.
They could even argue in front of the Sect Leader.
Had he accidentally boarded a pirate ship?
Would he have to watch them bicker and fight every day in the sect from now on?
Seeing that the two were about to start fighting again, Ning Fengzhi quickly stepped in to mediate, "Uncle Gu, Uncle Sword, you've been fighting your whole lives. Why not take a break today? Let's first see what Little Feng has sent back."
Chen Xin glared fiercely at Gu Rong before sitting back down. "I'll give Little Feng some face this time. Otherwise, you'd definitely be in for a beating!"
Gu Rong, not to be outdone, glared back and said, "In for a beating? I'll make you fly, believe it or not!"
"Hmph." Both of them let out a simultaneous snort before turning their heads away.
Ning Fengzhi forced a bitter smile. He couldn't help but feel that if he weren't here, this family would fall apart.
Shaking his head helplessly, Ning Fengzhi turned his attention to the letter Gu Feng had sent.
He slowly unfolded the letter, which contained only a few short lines.
Seeing Ning Fengzhi start reading the letter, Gu Rong and Chen Xin, disregarding any sense of propriety, immediately leaned in together, their heads pressed close as they read along.
[Uncle Ning, reading this letter is like seeing me in person. It's not that I don't want to come back, but you know how my grandfather is. If I return, I'll definitely be in for a beating. Unless you make him apologize and yield to me, I'll come back.]
Reading this, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but chuckle.
This Gu Feng was indeed clever for his age. Afraid of being beaten upon his return, he actually proposed such a condition.
Having been mocked by Gu Rong for not having any descendants all this time, Chen Xin now saw an opening in the letter's content.
This was truly the epitome of filial piety!
He couldn't help but burst into laughter, his face full of mockery: "Hahaha, old man, why don't you hurry up and apologize? Otherwise, that kid might not come back."
Gu Rong's face instantly turned red with anger, his eyes filled with fury: "Impossible! That rebellious grandson of mine has done so many wrongs, and I haven't even settled the score with him yet. And now you want me to apologize to him? Don't even think about it!"
[As for the Immortal Herbs I had someone bring back, they are of great help to the sect. The method of consumption is written on the back.]
Ning Fengzhi slightly frowned, his heart filled with curiosity about these Immortal Herbs, wondering where Gu Feng had obtained such treasures.
Gu Rong also couldn't help but ask: "What exactly are these Immortal Herbs? How can they be of help to the sect?"
Chen Xin impatiently glanced at Gu Rong: "Don't speak yet, keep reading. You'll know once you finish."
[As for what the Immortal Herbs are and their effects, it's hard to explain everything in the letter. I can only tell you that they are enough to seize the creation of heaven and earth, to lay the foundation for a God. And the mystery of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda that you've always dreamed of lies within them...]
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up, his expression becoming extremely focused, and even his breathing became rapid.
Seeing Ning Fengzhi like this, Gu Rong felt a bit worried and quickly said: "Fengzhi, this, this is about the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. You mustn't believe it lightly. It might just be that kid talking nonsense again."
"Yes, Fengzhi. Don't let this kid's words ruin your mood," Chen Xin also chimed in to smooth things over.
Both of them knew that the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had always been Ning Fengzhi's obsession. They were afraid that Gu Feng was just joking on a whim, giving Ning Fengzhi hope only to let him down, which would undoubtedly be like rubbing salt in his wound.
After all, there should be a limit to jokes.
Ning Fengzhi smiled gently, a hint of gratitude in his eyes: "Don't worry, I won't get angry with Xiao Feng over such a small matter. I know what I'm doing."
[As for the personnel allocation, I've also organized it for you.]
The letter listed some names and related arrangements in detail. Ning Fengzhi carefully read through each line, genuinely surprised by Gu Feng's meticulousness.
This child, despite his young age, considers things so thoroughly, which is truly rare.
Then, Ning Fengzhi turned the letter over to the back, where the first line clearly read:
[Yulan Tulip + Eight Petal Immortal Orchid, split into two, each consuming half.]
[Consumption personnel: Uncle Ning and Rong Rong]
Ning Fengzhi slightly frowned, feeling a bit puzzled. Two Immortal Herbs, why couldn't each person have one? Why did they have to consume them together? What was the reasoning behind this?
He continued reading and finally understood Gu Feng's idea.
It turned out that only the Yulan Tulip could create the legend of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and there was only one of these Immortal Herbs, which was not enough for two people to consume separately.
If it were forcibly split in half for two people to consume, it might result in neither of them being able to reach the level of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
But the medicinal power of the Eight Petal Immortal Orchid is neutral, soothing, and peaceful, perfectly integrating with the medicinal power of the Yulan Tulip, just enough to make up for the half deficiency, allowing both to benefit smoothly.
"Fortunately, Xiao Feng is a member of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, otherwise I wouldn't know what to do."
Ning Fengzhi was deeply shocked and filled with emotion, unable to help but murmur softly.
After reading the letter, Chen Xin said with a hint of envy, "Old Bone, are you really not going to reconsider? Don't you dislike this rebellious grandson of yours? Why not give him to me? I'd be happy to take him."
"Hmph," Gu Rong snorted lightly, not engaging further, but the faint smugness at the corner of his mouth made Chen Xin grit his teeth in frustration.
At this moment, Dugu Bo spoke up to remind them, "Sect Leader, why not call them over now? I've already taken the Immortal Herb, and the earlier it's consumed, the better the effects. I can also stand guard for you."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi nodded and said, "In that case, many thanks to Elder Dugu."
Then, Ning Fengzhi turned to the attendant and instructed, "Go and summon Rong Rong, as well as Elder Chen, Elder Wang… and all the other elders."
"Yes!" The attendant quickly nodded and hurried out of the hall.
"Sword Uncle, Uncle Gu, you
should take the Immortal Herb now."
"This is the Seven Star Sword Bamboo, and this is the Ninth Grade Dragon Fungus."
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