62: Let’s go and travel with the beauty

Giddy up—

A luxurious carriage, resembling glazed tile all over, sped all the way north under the scorching afternoon sun.

Leaving Soto City, Su Ye and the two others embarked on the journey to Heavenly Dou City.

Compared to Zhu Zhuqing's cold and aloof personality, Ning Rongrong appeared lively and active, like a playful skylark.

Personalities always differ. Ning Rongrong did have some petty habits of a noble young lady, given her status, but her nature wasn't bad. At least she wasn't 'not eating beef'.

And around Su Ye, she behaved quite honestly.

Ning Rongrong's status would be good protection for Zhu Zhuqing, and Little Cat is alone now. He is also busy cultivating to become stronger, so it's good for her to have a friend by her side.

On the carriage roof, Su Ye sat cross-legged, motionless like an ancient pine, golden light flowing over his body, absorbing the scorching energy released by the sun.

The Yin-Yang Limitless Skill requires Immortal Herbs to break through to minor completion, but there are no restrictions on increasing cultivation.

Inside the precious carriage, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing lay leaning by the bed, admiring the beautiful scenery outside through the window.

“Zhuqing, since we're going to Heavenly Dou City, why don't we visit Seven Treasure City together?”

“You haven't been to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. When we get there, I'll take you guys around properly, okay?”

Ning Rongrong pouted her little mouth, looking soft, cute, and a bit spoiled.

Although she was clearly older than Zhu Zhuqing, their temperaments were completely different, making it seem more like a younger sister talking to an older sister.

As she spoke, Ning Rongrong's hands wrapped around Zhu Zhuqing's arm in a fawning manner. She had run away from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School precisely because she was bored staying there for too long.

Although Zhu Zhuqing was a bit cold and didn't talk much, she felt exceptionally reliable to her, the kind of person she could be good friends with.

Now that she had finally made a friend, she didn't want to separate just like that and be caught and dragged back by her parents.

Having a powerful Battle Soul Master friend by her side is completely different. She would have a reason to keep playing outside... Or rather, gaining experience.

Zhu Zhuqing smiled warmly, “It still depends on Su Ye's wishes. If he wants to go to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, then that's naturally the best.”

“But if he doesn't go, I can't just drag him there, can I?”

Ning Rongrong's light blue eyes narrowed.

“Alright, alright!”

“So you're already starting to follow your husband's lead, huh?”

“Don't talk nonsense!” Zhu Zhuqing's cheeks felt slightly warm, and she shyly pursed her lips. Knowing Su Ye was on the carriage roof made her even more embarrassed.

“He and I are just friends, not the kind of relationship you're thinking of.”

Friends?

Heh~~, Ning Rongrong's lips puckered into an 'm' shape. This line couldn't even fool a three-year-old.

The way you look at him, it's almost pulling threads...

Even with your cold and aloof personality, you're like this. If you were passionate, you'd probably be hanging onto his neck by now.

Ning Rongrong sighed and said regretfully:

“Ah, that's too bad. I originally thought you guys would be a couple, so you wouldn't have to worry about the future.”

“Inside Heavenly Dou City, there are beautiful and lovely noble young ladies everywhere.”

“With that guy's monstrous talent, which favored daughter of heaven wouldn't be tempted? By then, they'll all be staring at him like a piece of meat, and he'll have to pick until his eyes are blurry.”

Peeking at Zhu Zhuqing's face, a hint of an imperceptible smile appeared at the corner of Ning Rongrong's mouth.

As expected, upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's heart inexplicably tightened, and the smile on her face also disappeared.

A moment later, her cold eyes lifted slightly.

Realizing Ning Rongrong's intention, Zhu Zhuqing immediately countered, saying with a half-smile:

“What about you?”

“He's so outstanding, aren't you tempted?”

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue, completely unconcerned, “I'm still young, and I'm not thinking about lovey-dovey stuff right now.”

“If I really develop feelings, others probably won't be able to snatch him away from me. What am I afraid of?”

“If push comes to shove, I'll just have Grandpa Sword and the others tie him up and bring him directly to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Heh, nobody will even think about snatching him away from this grandma.”

With a light and breezy tone, she spoke the most outrageous words, yet Ning Rongrong's face showed no trace of embarrassment, only superiority and pride.

Even Zhu Zhuqing was dumbfounded hearing this, and she inwardly cursed.

Little trick, you want to provoke me, huh~

Stealing a glance, Ning Rongrong inwardly rejoiced. How could the move she used backfire?

Seeing that Zhu Zhuqing actually dared to resist, a certain person's heart, which wanted to be a strategist, was completely ignited.

Having little ideas without having to take responsibility? It's simply awesome.

Heh, if it actually works out, with her little matchmaker connection...

Pulling both of them to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School together? That's a done deal!

Clap—

“Oh, right~”

Ning Rongrong pretended to realize and clapped her hands, her sapphire eyes sparkling as if she had discovered a new continent.

“Zhuqing, your words reminded me.”

“There are so many beautiful female disciples in the Sect. If I arrange a marriage for him, wouldn't I be able to trick him into joining our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?”

“With his talent, he'll be at least a Title Douluo in the future. No matter how you look at it, it's a sure-profit deal!”

The speaker had an intention, and the listener took it to heart. Zhu Zhuqing's gaze suddenly darkened.

Having left the Zhu Family and the imperial family, she was actually very ordinary by herself, not much stronger than others.

Although Su Ye was very good to her, that goodness was mixed with too many things, and she was a bit confused about what Su Ye's intentions towards her truly were.

He was destined to become the number one person in the World. The current her was simply not worthy of him, and she no longer dared to think too much in that direction.

Especially seeing Su Ye defeat Zhao Wuji, she was happy, but also very clear that the gap between them had already widened too much.

He and she, perhaps they weren't people from the same World...

“That's fine too.”

“He has extraordinary talent. If he also gets help from your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, his future will be even brighter.”

“He eats so much now, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is quite suitable for him.”

Zhu Zhuqing said with a forced strong smile, but this smile contained a hint of bitterness, and her heart felt like it was being twisted by a knife.

And this answer was also unexpected for Ning Rongrong, making her immediately feel something was wrong.

How could this be?

Don't you like him...?

Noticing the complex expression on Zhu Zhuqing's face, Ning Rongrong's heart trembled, and she instantly realized she had said the wrong thing.

“Alright~”

Ning Rongrong nudged her shoulder and playfully comforted her, “I know you like him, you're just too shy to say it. I was just joking.”

“Don't think I don't know, you stare blankly at the things someone gave you every day. That look of first love is almost...”

Mmmph—

Her breath was stifled back down from her throat into her stomach, and Ning Rongrong's little mouth, which leaked air, was tightly covered.

“If you dare talk nonsense again... I... I...”

Her eyes bulged as if she wanted to kill, and the flush on Zhu Zhuqing's neck rushed up her face, until her entire earlobe was burning hot.

But she held it in for a long time and couldn't find a good way to threaten Ning Rongrong. In the end, she angrily pinched Ning Rongrong's slender waist, and only then did she stop.

However, the young girl's cheeks had already been flushed red by the warm sun. Even if she tried to maintain her cold demeanor, it was useless at this moment.

Rubbing her waist, Ning Rongrong revealed a mischievous smirk, having succeeded in her scheme.

“Um, Zhuqing, want me to give you some pointers? Maybe one day you'll win the handsome guy's heart...”

Still not shutting up, Zhu Zhuqing bared her teeth and grunted softly, “Have you ever been in love before?”

“No!”

“But that doesn't stop me from giving you ideas.”

As soon as Ning Rongrong said the word “No,” Zhu Zhuqing got up and reached out of the carriage compartment with a fruit plate.

Ning Rongrong: o_O???

The clown, is actually me??