"Daddy, do you not believe what I said?" Ning Rongrong asked, clearly displeased.
"Of course not. How could Daddy not believe what you say, Rongrong?" Ning Fengzhi replied with a smile.
Naturally, Ning Rongrong could tell he was treating her like a six-year-old child, humoring her. What Ning Fengzhi didn't realize was that, although she looked like a child on the outside, her mental age had long surpassed that. She had the vision of someone destined for godhood.
Rongrong explained, "There's a kind of immortal-grade herb in this world called the Qiluo Tulip. Consuming it allows one to absorb the essence of heaven and earth, as well as the radiance of the sun and moon. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is itself a treasure-type martial spirit. With the help of this Qiluo Tulip, it could have a synergistic effect, possibly even breaking the inherent limitation of the Seven Treasure Pagoda—allowing it to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"
"Ning Rongrong, where did you hear this from?" Ning Fengzhi asked, confused.
"Daddy, it's better if you don't ask how I know. I even know where the Qiluo Tulip is—it's in the Sunset Forest, inside the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. That place is home to many immortal-grade herbs, including the Qiluo Tulip we need!" she said enthusiastically.
"The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?" Ning Fengzhi repeated, puzzled.
"Yes! But right now, it's in Dugu Bo's hands. Don't worry—I know how to get the immortal herbs from him. I can even persuade Dugu Bo to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan!" she said confidently.
Now Ning Fengzhi was truly intrigued. After all, Dugu Bo was a Titled Douluo. Bringing him into the clan would be a huge boost to their strength.
That said, he didn't take Ning Rongrong's words too seriously. In his eyes, she was just a six-year-old child, and this was nothing more than playful chatter.
"Daddy, I happen to know Dugu Bo has been poisoned," Rongrong added, flashing a little grin with her sharp tiger teeth.
As Ning Fengzhi walked away, Rongrong watched his departing figure, her eyes full of determination.
This life, she would not let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan fall. She would not allow Sword and Bone Douluo to die.
In her previous life, she had received a great favor from Tang San and obtained the Qiluo Tulip because of him. She'd even developed feelings for him. But knowing how pure and unattainable he was, she never pursued those feelings and eventually fell for Oscar instead.
Later, when Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo sacrificed themselves to save Tang San, she and Oscar used their only chance at the Resurrection Light to revive Tang San. Yet Tang San refused to use the remaining opportunity to resurrect her grandfather Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo. That moment had caused her affection for Tang San to cool significantly.
She didn't exactly hate him—but whatever secret feelings she had once held had faded.
I'm sorry, Third Brother. In this life, I have to think of my clan first.
Among the reincarnated Shrek Seven Devils, Ning Rongrong was the one who controlled the most resources.
She planned to use the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan to take possession of both Dugu Bo and the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
That way, she wouldn't owe Tang San any favors. With control of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, the clan would also control the future. With such a foundation, they could very well become the number one clan on the continent.
Of course, she still intended to enroll in Shrek Academy. She was incredibly eager to learn Tang San's hidden weapon techniques. In her past life, despite the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan offering massive support to Tang San, they had never obtained those secrets.
Her plan was to use immortal herbs in exchange for control over the Tang Sect's hidden weapon techniques and cultivation methods, thereby elevating her standing within the team.
Before the immortal herbs arrived, she would focus on training diligently and making the most of these six precious years.
Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi, cautious as ever, didn't completely believe Dugu Bo had been poisoned just because of Rongrong's word. After discussing with Sword and Bone Douluo, he began investigating Dugu Bo in earnest.
Information about the Dugu family was soon placed in front of Ning Fengzhi.
"Dugu Bo reached the rank of Titled Douluo decades ago, yet he's been stuck at rank 91 for years. His son and father both died early. If we attribute it to poisoning from his martial spirit, it actually makes perfect sense," Sword Douluo said.
"To be harmed by his own poison... Who would've thought that the infamous Poison Douluo would have such a fatal flaw?"
"So, the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well Rongrong mentioned might really exist," Sword Douluo mused. "Dugu Bo is eccentric, but he values gratitude and has a strong sense of right and wrong. He once served Prince Xue Xing out of gratitude for saving his life. If we can resolve his issue, I believe it won't be hard to recruit him. Even if he doesn't join, we could at least count him as an ally."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, pushing up his glasses thoughtfully. "Still… how did Rongrong learn all this? I don't recall her ever leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan."
"Come on, Sect Master," Bone Douluo chuckled. "You're not seriously suggesting someone swapped our Rongrong, are you? I've watched her grow up—there's no problem. Maybe she's just naturally gifted."
"…Let's hope that's the case," Ning Fengzhi said.
Meanwhile, as Ning Rongrong was preparing to make her move on the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well…
In Nuoding City
Qian Renxue, Bloodthorn Douluo, and Snake Spear Douluo had already arrived.
"Looks like Nuoding Academy's school year hasn't started yet," Qian Renxue remarked with a satisfied smile.
"Uncle Xue, Uncle She Long, I want you to lead the Spirit Hall forces here and investigate this person's background."
As she spoke, she handed over detailed information on Xiao Wu:
Xiao Wu: Age 6. Martial spirit—Soft Bone Rabbit. Innate full soul power.
"Are you sure she's really the transformed form of a 100,000-year soul beast?" She Long asked.
Qian Renxue nodded. "Absolutely certain."
Though Bloodthorn and She Long didn't know the full story about Xiao Wu, they didn't ask questions. They immediately began organizing Spirit Hall forces in the city to investigate this 100,000-year soul beast's presence.
Xiao Wu, due to her past life experience, was extremely cautious about the human world. But with the advantage of reincarnation and her knowledge of the future, she had lowered her guard a little.
She had first blended into a small village to awaken her martial spirit. After obtaining her Spirit Hall registration proof, she set off toward Nuoding City.
Along the way, she skipped and hopped, dreaming of the day she would reunite with her Third Brother.
But she couldn't help but feel conflicted. So many of Tang San's fortuitous encounters in his early years were thanks to her and Da Ming and Er Ming.
She was willing to sacrifice herself for Tang San's future. In her past life, his final Blue Silver Emperor soul ring and his first Clear Sky Hammer soul ring both came from Da Ming and Er Ming.
Now that she knew the future, she could help him avoid every danger. But each of those dangers was also an opportunity in disguise.
It was only after Da Ming and Er Ming were hunted by Spirit Hall that they willingly sacrificed themselves for Tang San. This was a delicate and critical storyline—should she still try to persuade them to sacrifice themselves?
After all, once Third Brother became a god, he'd definitely bring them back to life.
(End of Chapter)
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