125: Chapter 125 The Nine-Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda

Ning Fengzhi hurried back to the hotel where they were staying.

As soon as he entered, Chen Xin and Ning Rongrong, who had been waiting for a long time, immediately came up to meet him.

"Fengzhi, what exactly is the matter that His Highness the Holy Son would keep you alone?" Chen Xin asked with concern.

Ning Fengzhi shook his head, his gaze falling on Ning Rongrong: "Rongrong, Daddy made the wrong choice back then.

From this day forward, you must completely sever all ties with that group from Shrek Academy and are not allowed to have any further involvement with them."

He paused, his tone becoming more serious: "What happened in the private room today concerns the survival of our Sect; you must keep it strictly confidential and must never leak a single word. Do you understand?"

"I understand, Daddy." Ning Rongrong nodded with a dejected expression.

She knew in her heart that from the moment her father chose to submit to Ji Xuan, she had no other choice but to draw a line between herself and her former companions.

Now, Ning Rongrong did not have any romantic feelings for Oscar.

Previously, because of Tang San, Oscar had long since stopped pestering her.

She had once followed her father's instructions to look after Tang San, but Tang San had only had Xiao Wu in his heart from beginning to end.

Over time, Ning Rongrong gradually came to regard Tang San only as a teammate to fight alongside. Perhaps she had once had a glimmer of affection for him, but it was far from reaching the deep bond of life and death.

Now that she had to cut ties, although there was some disappointment, it was not unacceptable.

"It is good that you understand." Seeing his daughter so sensible, Ning Fengzhi smiled with relief, though his eyes hid a touch of heartache.

He had privately thought today that if Rongrong could be with Ji Xuan, it might make the position of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School even more stable.

But thinking back to what he had said to Rongrong at Shrek Academy, if he were to say such things now, he would be far too derelict in his duties as a father.

Moreover, seeing that Ji Xuan and Qian Renxue clearly had deep feelings for each other, and thinking of Rongrong's current state of mind, he dismissed the thought.

"Rongrong, absorb this Immortal Plant." Ning Fengzhi took out a jade box and handed it to Ning Rongrong.

"Ah?" Ning Rongrong subconsciously shook her head. "Daddy, this is an Immortal Plant that can break the shackles of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. You should absorb it instead."

"Rongrong, Daddy is old; even if I absorb the Immortal Plant, the effect will be limited."

Ning Fengzhi forcibly shoved the jade box into her hands: "You are the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Only if you become strong can the Sect stand firm in the chaotic times to come.

In the future, you must lead the Sect well and, under the command of His Highness the Holy Son, lead the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to even greater glory."

Ning Rongrong held the jade box, staring blankly at the silk tulip inside, her heart filled with mixed emotions.

"Rongrong, listen to your father." Chen Xin also spoke up to persuade her. "You are the future hope of the Sect."

"Alright, Daddy, Grandpa Sword." Ning Rongrong took a deep breath and nodded. "I will absorb it now."

She sat cross-legged on the bed and carefully took out the silk tulip.

Suddenly, as if remembering something, she looked up and asked: "By the way, Daddy, Tang San once said that there are special methods for picking and consuming Immortal Plants. How should this one be consumed?"

"Do not swallow the whole flower; just gently inhale the essence from the stamen." Ning Fengzhi hurriedly instructed. "Remember to slowly guide the medicinal effect with your Soul Power; do not be too hasty."

"Mm." Ning Rongrong nodded in agreement, immediately closed her eyes, and began to refine the Immortal Plant according to the method Ning Fengzhi had described.

After a long while.

The phantom of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda slowly appeared above her head. The pagoda, which originally only had seven levels, actually began to slowly climb until the ninth level was completely formed, and only then did the movement stop.

The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

"Good! That's great!" Ning Fengzhi looked at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, his eyes welling up with tears.

He had not expected that in his lifetime, he would actually be able to see the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

At this moment, he felt even more that choosing to submit to Ji Xuan was a wise decision.

This would not only preserve the Sect in the turbulent situation of the future, but now it had even given birth to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

With Rongrong as a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit Master, the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would surely be even more glorious.

No, it should be called the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School!

Ning Rongrong slowly opened her eyes and looked at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda hovering in her hand, equally excited.

"Daddy, Grandpa Sword, I did it!" Ning Rongrong jumped off the bed. "My Soul Power has also reached level forty!"

"Rongrong, you are amazing." Chen Xin smiled kindly. "Grandpa Sword will personally take you to hunt for your spirit ring when the time comes."

"Mm, thank you, Grandpa Sword."

"Rongrong," Ning Fengzhi's expression became serious again. "Now, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has no way back.

In the future, you must wholeheartedly assist His Highness the Holy Son; you must never have any ulterior motives, understand?"

Ning Rongrong's excitement instantly subsided a little, and she said in a low voice: "Daddy, I understand the principle of what you are saying, but... but I still need time to adapt."

Her former companions who had fought alongside her had turned into enemies with opposing stances in the blink of an eye; how could she possibly change her mindset all at once?

"Daddy understands." Ning Fengzhi sighed, his tone softening slightly. "Just remember, all the changes you have experienced today were brought about by His Highness the Holy Son."

Ning Rongrong gave a soft "Mm" and looked down at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her hand, her heart filled with a complex mix of emotions.

...

Heaven Dou City, Shrek Academy.

The group from Shrek traveled in a hurry and returned to the academy in just a few days.

Currently, everyone from Shrek was temporarily staying at the academy.

Oscar, having lost Ning Rongrong and without a goal to become stronger, chose to stay at the academy with Ma Hongjun, intending to become a teacher in the future.

Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing, because they had not met Dai Weisi and Zhu Zhuyun at the Soul Master Tournament, dared not return to the Star Luo Empire now and could only stay at the academy for the time being.

This was the imperial city of Heaven Dou, where the Star Luo royal family dared not act rashly, so they were relatively safe.

As for Tang San, he had not been taken away by Tang Hao this time and could only stay at Shrek, waiting for the return of Liu Erlong and Yu Xiaogang.

At the gate of Shrek Academy.

Liu Erlong walked in, stumbling while carrying a jug of strong liquor, her whole body reeking of alcohol, her expression haggard and weary.

"Erlong! Why have you come back alone? Where is Xiaogang? Why didn't he come back with you?" Flender, having received notice from the guard, rushed over in a hurry. Seeing her in this state, his heart tightened instantly.

"Yu Xiaogang is a bastard; he actually rekindled his old flame with Bibi Dong." Liu Erlong gave a miserable smile, lifted the liquor jug, and took a deep gulp; the liquor slid down the corner of her mouth, soaking her clothes.

"Stop drinking!" Flender snatched the liquor jug from her hand. Losing the jug, Liu Erlong instantly broke down.

She looked at Flender, her voice choking with sobs: "Boss Flender, tell me, where am I not good enough?

It's one thing that he has always rejected me, but... but he actually returned to Bibi Dong's side!

That woman hurt him so much back then, how can he still be unable to forget her!"

As her voice trailed off, Liu Erlong could no longer hold on; her vision went black, and she collapsed to the ground, unconscious.

"Erlong!" Flender hurriedly and carefully helped her to the small courtyard at the back of the academy...