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The place they were staying at was a luxurious two-story wooden building.
Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo exchanged glances, and Zhuge Lan said helplessly, "Senior Dugu, aside from the mountain-protecting array, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's internal defenses aren't very good."
Dugu Bo nodded.
"Yes, the disciples inside are playing and entertaining themselves, with no sense of urgency as if war is approaching."
Zhuge Lan sighed.
"Why is it like this?!"
Dugu Bo pondered for a moment, then said, "Perhaps it's because the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is, after all, one of the Upper Three Sects, and it has been too prosperous in recent decades, never having been attacked. So, they don't believe war will come. Even if war has already arrived, they'll still treat it as just an accident that will quickly pass."
Zhuge Lan hesitated, then said, "Wouldn't that be very dangerous? If Spirit Hall is prepared for war and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is complacent, they will definitely lose in a fight."
Dugu Bo said firmly, "It's not 'possibly,' it's 'definitely.' If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect relies only on its current state, it will definitely lose."
Zhuge Lan shook his head.
"Senior Dugu, do you have any good ideas?"
Dugu Bo sighed.
"That depends on you."
Zhuge Lan was stunned for a moment, then nodded firmly.
"Understood. I will do my best."
...
In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's deliberation hall.
School Master Ning was handling affairs when a Soul Master disciple walked in.
"Sect Master, a disciple says he has something important to report."
School Master Ning thought for a moment and said, "Let him in!"
The Soul Master quickly left, and after a short while, a disciple walked in and said, "Sect Master, Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo have come to our Sect."
A hint of confusion appeared on School Master Ning's face.
"The mountain-protecting array didn't react. How did they get in?"
The Soul Master shook his head.
"I don't know either; they didn't say."
School Master Ning asked again, "Can you confirm that it's Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo, and not imposters?"
The Soul Master nodded.
"It should be confirmable. The aura they released is that of a Titled Douluo."
School Master Ning nodded.
"Where have they been arranged?"
The Soul Master replied, "Jukeju Restaurant on the mountain."
School Master Ning said, "Alright, I'll go now. You may leave."
The Soul Master walked to the door but was called back by School Master Ning.
"First, tell them I'm busy, and when I'm done, I'll go see them."
The Soul Master nodded in confusion.
"Understood."
After the Soul Master left, School Master Ning got up from his seat and paced around, a clear look of anxiety on his face, as if there was something he couldn't decide.
After a long period of thought, he finally sighed.
Then he called a disciple.
"Go and fetch Sword Douluo; tell him I have an urgent matter."
The disciple nodded.
"Understood, I'll go now."
The disciple left quickly, and after about ten minutes, Sword Douluo, in a cyan robe, walked in.
Sword Douluo saw the worried expression on School Master Ning's face and asked in confusion, "School Master Ning, has some trouble occurred?"
School Master Ning sighed, then said, "Sword Douluo, Zhuge Lan has come, and he brought a Titled Douluo."
Sword Douluo's eyes lit up, and he said with a smile, "Isn't that great? We have an extra Titled Douluo on our side. No, Zhuge Lan's miraculous reputation is very strong; he should also be considered a Titled Douluo. Isn't this a happy occasion? What are you worried about?"
School Master Ning smiled helplessly.
"Although that's true, I previously contacted the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall. They agreed to lift the blockade on our Sect, as long as we hand over Zhuge Lan, and Rongrong's actions will be treated as if they never happened, with the warrant for Rongrong's arrest revoked."
Sword Douluo frowned slightly.
"This is not easy to handle! If our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect does something like that, our future reputation might be ruined. Plus, Spirit Hall has completely surrounded our Sect with no intention of letting up. I'm worried they are deceiving us."
School Master Ning shook his head.
"What the Supreme Pontiff of Spirit Hall sent me should not be fake. I'm wondering if we should capture Zhuge Lan and hand him over to Spirit Hall."
Sword Douluo immediately refused.
"School Master Ning, I do not recommend doing that. You should think it over carefully."
School Master Ning nodded.
"Then you may go down; I will think it over carefully."
...
Jukeju Restaurant.
Inside a room.
Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo were drinking tea in the room. At this moment, they heard a knock on the door outside, and the two exchanged glances.
Zhuge Lan asked, "Who is it?!"
A voice from outside replied, "Are you Mister Zhuge Lan and Mister Dugu Bo? I am here to deliver a message from School Master Ning."
Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo looked at each other and nodded.
Dugu Bo called out to the outside, "Come in!"
A Soul Master opened the door and walked in, then cupped his hands to the two in respect, and said, "Misters, School Master Ning says he has urgent matters to attend to right now and might not have time. He will come to see you two later."
Zhuge Lan and Dugu Bo exchanged glances, a look of confusion on their faces.
Zhuge Lan asked, "What we need to discuss with School Master Ning is the most important matter. Is there anything more important than this?"
Dugu Bo nodded.
"Quickly tell your School Master Ning that Spirit Hall might truly be up to no good this time. If he falls into a trap, it will be terrible."
The Soul Master gave an awkward smile.
"Misters, I am just a messenger disciple. I cannot make decisions on such matters. I have delivered the message, and I will leave now."
Zhuge Lan frowned, looking at the Soul Master who was about to leave, and quickly said, "Wait a moment, can you tell Ning Rongrong? I want to chat with her for a bit."
The Soul Master frowned slightly, turned, and left directly.
Dugu Bo slammed his fist on the table, shattering it, then said angrily, "Kid, do you think it was worth us coming all the way here? We traveled a long distance from the Sunset Forest to help them, and they won't even meet us."
Zhuge Lan said, "It's true, I didn't expect something like this to happen. Perhaps School Master Ning is really busy with something."
Dugu Bo's lips curled into a sneer, and he said unhappily, "How could that be? At this time, I guarantee Ning Fengzhi is currently staying in some room. If he wanted to see us, he would have already. Otherwise, why would he try to put us off like this?"
Zhuge Lan sighed.
"Senior Dugu, in this situation, do you have any good ideas?"
Dugu Bo waved his hand.
"What ideas could I have? If they don't want to see us, even if we're very close, we won't see them. You, however, could meet with Ning Rongrong to understand what her father, Ning Fengzhi, is thinking right now."
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