That day, Ning Bei was pondering how to obtain the Immortal Herbs from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well when Ning Fengzhi summoned him to the Council Hall.
Entering the Side Hall, he saw a blond man, about 10 years old, standing next to Ning Fengzhi.
The young man saw Ning Bei enter and greeted him with a warm, springtime smile, then nodded in acknowledgment.
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi said to Ning Bei:
"Bei Er, this is the First Prince of the Heaven Dou Empire, His Royal Highness Xue Qinghe. He's here to discuss an apprenticeship with your father. Come and greet His Highness."
Ning Bei nodded and approached the young man, his eyes scanning the other's chest. He mused inwardly that it wasn't just unremarkable, it was completely undeveloped.
He must have just gotten rid of the original First Prince and isn't yet the Crown Prince. Coming to apprentice with Ning Fengzhi this time is clearly to bind the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to the First Prince's cause.
He had, after all, taken the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's etiquette classes, so he bowed respectfully.
"Ning Bei greets His Royal Highness, the First Prince."
"No need for such formality, Brother Ning. From now on, I'll be Sect Leader Ning's disciple. You can just call me Big Brother Xue."
Ning Bei rolled his eyes internally. Big Brother Xue? Are you sure you're not Big Sister Xue?
He thought this, but of course, he couldn't say it aloud.
"Then your younger brother will respectfully obey, Big Brother Xue."
Xue Qinghe found Ning Bei's address somewhat odd, though he wasn't sure why. He didn't dwell on it, only thinking that Ning Fengzhi's youngest son was worth cultivating, as it would help in controlling the Heaven Dou Empire.
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly, seeing the two conversing harmoniously.
"You two are similar in age; you should interact more often."
"Yes, Father."
"I understand, Teacher."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, signaling with his eyes for Ning Bei to leave. He and Xue Qinghe still had things to discuss.
Ning Bei pouted, thinking, As if anyone wants to listen to your shady deals.
But as he reached the door, Ning Bei's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he'd remembered something.
Dugu Yan was about his age and should be enrolled at the Heaven Dou Royal Junior Academy now.
So, if he also went to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy, he could get in touch with her. As long as he could get to know Dugu Yan, he wouldn't have to worry about not meeting Dugu Bo, and then he'd have a lot of room to maneuver.
Before, Ning Bei had considered directly taking Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo to blockade the Sunset Forest.
But first, he couldn't explain how he knew about the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well. Blaming everything on the Pill Tower would be too far-fetched.
Second, if he provoked Dugu Bo too much, while Dugu Bo might not be able to defeat Sword and Bone Douluo, he had the ability to destroy the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, leading to a mutual destruction.
That would be a net loss. Moreover, if Dugu Bo miraculously escaped from Sword and Bone Douluo, then Ning Bei would never be able to leave his home again, constantly having to guard against sneak attacks. One had to remember that Dugu Bo's moral bottom line was among the lowest of the Titled Douluo; hadn't he attacked a 30-something Soul Elder punk in the original story?
Realizing that approaching Dugu Yan was the best method, joining the Heaven Dou Royal Junior Academy became very necessary. And it would be easy for Xue Qinghe to get someone into a national junior academy.
Thus, under their puzzled gazes, Ning Bei, who was supposed to have left, returned to stand before them again.
"Bei Er, is there something else?"
Ignoring Ning Fengzhi's question, he looked directly at Qian Renxue.
"Big Brother Xue, I'd like to enroll in the Heaven Dou Royal Junior Academy. Would it be convenient for you to help?"
Qian Renxue was surprised by Ning Bei's words and pondered inwardly.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's resources are far better than the Heaven Dou Royal Academy's. Why would this person abandon the near for the far?
He must feel that the Sect has too many restrictions and wants to go out and have some fun.
Believing she understood Ning Bei's thoughts, Qian Renxue smiled and agreed to his request.
"Brother Ning wants to enroll in the junior academy? That's simple. Your brother can just make a call."
"However, this semester's classes are almost over. Brother Ning can wait until the new semester begins in half a year to enroll."
Seeing the other party agree, Ning Bei smiled and thanked him, then walked out of the Council Hall under Ning Fengzhi's livid expression.
After eating lunch alone, Ning Bei was summoned by Ning Fengzhi again before he could even take a nap.
Arriving at the Council Hall, he found not only Ning Fengzhi but also Sword and Bone Douluo seated nearby. Xue Qinghe was nowhere to be seen, so he must have already left the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Seeing Ning Bei arrive, Ning Fengzhi immediately began to scold him.
"Bei Er, do you understand that your Martial Soul's function must absolutely not be exposed? I don't agree with you going to the Heaven Dou Royal Junior Academy."
Sword and Bone Douluo remained silent, clearly agreeing with Ning Fengzhi's decision.
Ning Bei had anticipated their attitudes and smiled, summoning the Pill Tower.
Two yellow Spirit Rings shone sequentially, and two Soul Beasts appeared in everyone's sight: a Hurricane Hunting Falcon and a Golden Armor Battle Bear.
Seeing their puzzled expressions, Ning Bei cleared his throat.
"Ahem, ahem, let me introduce myself. Ning Bei, from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. My Martial Soul is the Summoning Tower, and I am a Level 22 summoning-type Battle Soul Master."
Bone Douluo watched Ning Bei's antics with a face full of black lines.
"Bei Er, stop messing around, you..." He then seemed to understand something and immediately paused his words. "Are you trying to...?"
Seeing the look of sudden realization on Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin's faces, Ning Bei nodded in satisfaction.
"Father, Grandfathers, I'm not someone who doesn't understand priorities. Before I even thought about going to the academy, I'd already come up with a plan. This way, I can perfectly conceal the true nature of my Martial Soul."
Although the three of them understood that Ning Bei's Martial Soul was no longer at risk of exposure, they still asked, puzzled, "Even so, you could still study here in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Why do you insist on going to Heaven Dou Academy?"
"Exactly, just stay in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Ning Bei shook his head helplessly. He knew these three wouldn't let him go easily, and he couldn't just say he wanted to go flirt with Poison Douluo's granddaughter. Luckily, Ning Bei had prepared another excuse.
"Father, Grandfathers, at the end of the day, I'm still a support-type Soul Master. For my future partner, it would be best to find a powerful Battle Soul Master. Do you think such a person exists within the Sect?"
The three fell silent at his words.
Forget about female Battle Soul Masters suitable for Ning Bei; there weren't even male ones. And even if there were, they wouldn't produce offspring!
Once Ning Fengzhi understood, he no longer tried to stop Ning Bei.
"Since you have your own ideas, we won't stand in your way anymore. But remember, the outside world isn't like the Sect. You must conceal the true abilities of your Martial Soul."
"I understand, Father." Ning Bei nodded in agreement.
Sword Douluo, seeing that the matter was settled, looked at the excited Ning Bei with a chuckle.
"Good kid, a summoning-type Battle Soul Master, huh? You really came up with that."
Ning Bei scratched his head at the remark and laughed sheepishly.
Thanks to the generous tip from "Tian Tian Zhan Shao"!
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