112: Chapter 112 Gift

Norma leaped onto the wall and stared coldly at Nie Ning: "Do you have nothing to say?"

Hearing this, Nie Ning immediately let go, wanting to respond with sign language, but he lost his balance and fell off the wall.

However, Nie Ning quickly scrambled up from the ground, brushed the dust off his buttocks, and used sign language to indicate he was just curious and came over to take a look.

Norma sneered: "Heh, you really are interesting. Even at a time like this, you're still putting on an act in front of me."

Last time she borrowed the power of the Moon Goddess, she had already seen through Nie Ning's disguise and strength.

She hadn't expected this person who played the fool every day to actually be a powerful wizard.

Nie Ning looked at Norma with a dazed expression, using his hands to gesture and ask what she was talking about.

Having played the fool for so long, acting confused was second nature to him, and no flaws could be seen at all.

Of course, this was only effective when the other party was unaware.

But Norma had already seen through Nie Ning's identity. At this moment, her gaze toward him was like looking at a clown, filled with contempt.

Seeing Nie Ning still talking nonsense in sign language, Norma really wanted to split this guy in half with a single sword strike.

But remembering her breakthrough in Nie Ning's room last time, a blush couldn't help but appear on her face.

"If you like acting so much, then keep acting. If you have the guts, act for the rest of your life!"

After dropping those harsh words, Norma left the training ground.

Watching Norma's retreating figure, Nie Ning muttered to himself.

During the incident with the evil demon last time, he had felt as if the Moon Goddess was watching him. Thinking about it now, it was undoubtedly Norma.

'Forget it, if she knows, she knows. At worst, I'll just refuse to admit it.'

Nie Ning curled his lip and followed Norma out of the training ground.

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The next day, evening.

Detective Agency.

Just as Nie Ning reached the door, he heard the sounds of laughter and chatter coming from inside.

Walking in, he saw that besides Borton and the others, there was also a young girl and a middle-aged woman in the room.

The middle-aged woman bore some resemblance to Marina, looking like a mother and daughter pair.

The young girl was likely sixteen or seventeen. Aside from looking youthful and lively, she was almost a carbon copy of Marina.

At this time, a cake was placed on the table in the middle; it seemed someone was having a birthday.

"Yo, yo, our busy man is back again, again, and again?"

As Nie Ning entered the room, he was greeted as usual by Borton's sarcastic voice.

Ignoring Borton's sarcasm, Nie Ning looked at the cake on the table and asked curiously, "Is it someone's birthday today?"

"It's my daughter's birthday."

Seeing Nie Ning not taking the bait, Borton couldn't help but curl his lip.

"So it's Marina's birthday. You should've said so earlier. I didn't prepare any gifts, but I do have a knight sword; consider it a gift."

Nie Ning smiled and took out a knight sword encrusted with various gems, handing it to Marina.

"It's not my birthday."

Marina shook her head in confusion and pulled the young girl to her side. "This is my sister, Mona, and this is my mother, April. Today is my sister's birthday."

Besides, who gives a girl a weapon as a gift, even if the gems on it are indeed beautiful?

"You have another daughter?"

Nie Ning blinked and turned to look at Borton.

"Ahem, this is my brother Bronk. Call him Uncle."

Borton coughed twice to hide his embarrassment, then pulled Mona over and introduced her.

He did indeed want a son, but what could he do if he couldn't have one?

Otherwise, why would he have needed to take Quis as his apprentice? It was because he feared his skills would die with him.

"Uncle."

Mona called out with a flushed face.

Her eyes occasionally darted behind Nie Ning, not understanding where he had pulled the knight sword from.

"Hello."

Nie Ning smiled.

But in his heart, he was grumbling. He was only a few years older than Mona, yet he was being made to sound so old.

"Do you have some business with me?"

Seeing that Nie Ning was a bit embarrassed, Borton pulled him aside.

After all, he had known Nie Ning for so long; this guy usually only came here when he was short on money or materials.

"Let's talk in the office."

Nie Ning didn't answer but walked into the office.

The Blood Flame Secret Art was no ordinary thing. For an ordinary person, possessing such a treasure was a crime; the more people who knew, the less safe it was.

Even for Quis and Duru, who didn't follow the path of a knight, it was hard to guarantee they wouldn't harbor ill intentions once they knew the function of this secret art.

He didn't want Borton to be in danger because of a secret art.

Seeing Nie Ning so cautious, Borton couldn't help but frown. He then turned to Mona and the others: "You guys eat the cake first. I have some business to discuss with him."

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The office.

As the door closed, Borton stared at Nie Ning strangely.

"What's wrong? Is there anything in the city now that can stump you?"

Last time, Nie Ning had emphasized that his strength was very great, and Borton naturally believed him, so he was curious about what Nie Ning was being so mysterious about.

"I took a trip to the Wantai Forest, so I brought back some local specialties for you."

As he spoke, Nie Ning pulled out the cultivation technique and secret art he had obtained from the ruins.

Initially, Borton thought it was materials from exotic beasts, but looking at the books on the table, since when did the Wantai Forest produce such things?

With a curious attitude, Borton took the booklet and began to examine it.

As the pages flipped faster and faster, Borton's eyes slowly widened.

If what was recorded in the book was true, then this secret art was practically priceless!

"Is this real?"

Borton looked at Nie Ning in disbelief and asked.

Nie Ning rolled his eyes: "Nonsense. When have I ever brought you fake goods?"

"This is too precious."

Borton felt a bit embarrassed, but the smile on his face couldn't be suppressed.

"If you don't want it, I'll take it back."

Hearing this, Nie Ning curled his lip and made a move to take the items away.

"Hey, hey, what do you mean? There's no taking back a gift that's been given."

Borton hurried to stop him, then glanced out the office window.

"But it really is too precious."

"How about this: once Mona finishes school, I'll have her marry you. That way, we'll be family, and there'll be nothing to say about our own things."

Hearing this, Nie Ning thought to himself, 'Wow, what a guy.'

This old fellow's ambition wasn't small; he even wanted to keep fleecing him forever!

"Keep dreaming. I think I'd better just take it away. Just pretend I never came today."

As he spoke, Nie Ning stood up to leave.

Hearing that Nie Ning was leaving, Borton immediately waved his hand for Nie Ning to stop, a fawning smile on his face: "Just joking, just joking. Why are you getting worked up?"

Nie Ning shook his head slightly, not dwelling on it too much.

"Keep the things safe and don't let others find out. Only a few families in the city have this. Use it secretly yourself to avoid any unpleasantness."

"Don't worry, I'll definitely keep it safe."

Borton happily tucked the cultivation technique and secret art back into his robes.

Now that he had this, perhaps he should consider having a third child.

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