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With the protagonist gone, Xue Ke and Ning Rongrong naturally stopped bickering. However, Xue Ke suddenly realized that her relationship with Ye Wen hadn't grown any closer—in fact, he had used the opportunity to slip away.
It seemed today was destined to be a defeat for Xue Ke, who rarely felt such affection.
Returning to Emperor Xue Ye's side, Xue Ye didn't reprimand her. Instead, he gently patted her head and asked:
"How was it? Do you think Ye Wen is worthy of you?"
"Father, I do feel some affection for him, but… can I really bring him to my side?"
Xue Ke wrung her hands together, her face filled with self-doubt.
Xue Ye chuckled softly. "Liking him is enough.
And Xue Ke, have you forgotten the teachings of our ancestors?
Good things must be seized by your own hands. If you keep hesitating like this, nothing will come of it.
If you like him, confess your feelings, investigate his life, and gradually integrate yourself into it. When the time is right, everything will fall into place naturally.
Don't wait until it's too late to regret, my dear Ke'er."
Xue Ke nodded thoughtfully. The mental pressure she had felt from Ning Rongrong and Huo Yuer began to lift, and her previously gentle gaze started to fill with something called ambition.
On the other side, Ning Rongrong was undergoing a similar conversation. However, Chen Xin and Gu Rong were encouraging her to reject Ning Fengzhi's advice.
But Ning Rongrong's cheeks flushed red, her eyes brimming with restless excitement.
"Father, I really like this Ye Wen. Can't you find a way to get rid of his two fiancées so I can have him all to myself?"
True to her nature, Ning Rongrong, still plagued by princess syndrome, couldn't tolerate anything less than exclusivity. Yet, Ye Wen's undeniable talent and strength had genuinely captured her interest.
The two doting grandfathers were about to agree, but Ning Fengzhi decisively shook his head.
"That won't do, Rongrong. Ye Wen's two fiancées are also prodigies with the potential to become Title Douluos in the future."
Ning Fengzhi sighed deeply.
"Rongrong, you know you're the future heir of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect. As such, you should understand that instead of rejecting people like them, you should try to bring them into your camp.
I understand your desire to monopolize a lover, but before being an individual, you belong to the sect as its next heir. Everything must prioritize the sect's interests—you can't act so impulsively. Otherwise, don't blame me, Rongrong. If you continue like this, the position of sect leader will have to be passed to one of your siblings."
At this, Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged glances. While they could intervene in matters of Ning Rongrong's personal feelings, when it came to the core issue of the sect's succession, even they chose to remain silent.
Ning Rongrong opened her mouth but quickly closed it again. After enduring the emotional conditioning at Shrek Academy, she now understood that returning to her previous pampered life was impossible. She was beginning to accept the responsibilities of being the sect's heir.
Though she had mentally prepared herself, facing reality was another matter entirely.
Just as Ning Rongrong was about to throw a tantrum, the image of Tang San's dark, unremarkable face flashed through her mind, and she immediately fell silent.
While sharing a man with other women did make her uncomfortable, Ning Rongrong reasoned that if her father had chosen Tang San instead, wouldn't that make her even more miserable?
After all, Tang San was so ordinary. Even his mastery of hidden weapons couldn't mask his usual aloofness and lack of charm.
"I understand, Father. I'll try to accept Ye Wen's other wives. Please, don't arrange another fiancé for me," Ning Rongrong said softly.
A question mark appeared over Ning Fengzhi's head.
When had he arranged another fiancé for Ning Rongrong? He certainly wasn't aware of it.
Soon, Ning Fengzhi realized the truth. Eighty percent of the reason was that his recent push for marriage had made Ning Rongrong feel a sense of crisis. Compared to Ye Wen, whom she had some affection for, accepting another "genius" would indeed be difficult for her. That was why she had preemptively made this request.
Still, it was impressive that Ning Rongrong, who had always been known for her fiery temper, could accept the idea of her partner having multiple wives. Ning Fengzhi didn't dwell on it further and nodded in agreement.
However, Ning Fengzhi still found the situation tricky. He couldn't afford to act rashly toward someone like Ye Wen, who had such a strong background. Thus, he began collaborating with Emperor Xue Ye on a plan to win Ye Wen over.
Amidst these scheming minds, Dugu Bo's apprentice ceremony officially began.
The rules for becoming a disciple in the Douluo Continent weren't as complicated as Tang San's experience, which involved kneeling and elaborate rituals. The only requirement was that one could only have one master in their lifetime; otherwise, they would face the disdain of the entire continent.
The main purpose of today's banquet was to officially grant Ye Wen the title of Dugu Bo's disciple. It also served to put an end to the earlier fiasco and signal to others that Dugu Bo's faction had grown stronger.
Ye Wen respectfully served tea to Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo drank it in one gulp, then stood up and loudly announced that Ye Wen was now his official disciple. Anyone who dared to target Ye Wen would be seen as slapping Dugu Bo in the face.
Furthermore, any force that dared to threaten Ye Wen's pharmacy or the Tianxin noble family would face Dugu Bo's wrath!
What followed was a lively banquet where guests enjoyed themselves to the fullest.
Gradually, what had started as a simple apprentice ceremony turned into a social gathering for the upper echelons of the Tian Dou Empire. The atmosphere was vibrant and bustling.
However, one person in the venue was unhappy—Yu Yuanzhen.
Dugu Bo naturally paid no heed to Yu Yuan Zhen. His presence today was purely out of respect for another Title Douluo.
But as the ceremony progressed, Yu Yuanzhen began to sense something amiss. Under his formidable spiritual power at level 95, Ye Wen's age and cultivation level were no secret.
Yu Yuanzhen could tell that this young man had the makings of a future Title Douluo!
That alone might not have been alarming, as the youngest Title Douluo in Douluo history, Tang Hao, achieved the rank at 44. This young man still had a long way to go to fulfill his potential.
By the time the Blue Lightning Twin Stars of his generation grew into their power, there would still be room for competition.
But what truly made Yu Yuanzhen's expression grow darker was the appearance of Dugu Yan.
Her cultivation level was higher than his grandson, Yu Tianheng—despite being the same age. If Yu Tianheng had the potential to become a Title Douluo, then so did Dugu Yan.
Although the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Family's current generation boasted the exceptional Blue Lightning Twin Stars, Yu Tianheng and his brother, only one of them would ultimately achieve the rank of Title Douluo.
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