Time flew by, and in the blink of an eye, only two months remained until the agreed-upon enrollment date. Ning's Mother's belly had reached its critical point, indicating Ning Rongrong was due to be born soon.
Recalling the spoiled face from the original story, Ning Bei decided that once the Little Witch was born, he would ruffle her up properly.
Three days later, Ning's Mother experienced sharp pains in her stomach and was rushed into the delivery room.
Ning Fengzhi and Ning Bei received the news and also arrived at the delivery room door, waiting anxiously.
"Father, have you thought of a name for my sister?"
Hearing Ning Bei's question, Ning Fengzhi looked at him with amusement.
"How do you know it's a sister and not a brother?"
"Uh, brothers aren't fun. I want a sister."
Ning Bei secretly cursed himself for his carelessness, then quickly fabricated a story. He couldn't possibly say he'd read the original novel.
Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, his eyes filled with anticipation.
"If it's a girl, let's call her Ning Rongrong, symbolizing the prosperity of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Ning Bei understood upon hearing this. This is it, then. My arrival hasn't changed anything. My name is Ning Bei, but what if Ning Fengzhi suddenly decided to name her Ning Bao?
While the two chatted, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo also arrived at the delivery room door. Clearly, both were extremely concerned about the impending new life.
Bone Douluo eagerly questioned Ning Fengzhi about the situation.
"How is it, Fengzhi?"
Just as Ning Fengzhi was about to answer Bone Douluo, several piercing screams came from the delivery room, followed by the cry of a baby.
The several people brightened at the sound, all turning their gaze towards the delivery room.
"Congratulations, Fengzhi."
"Congratulations."
"Thank you, Uncle Chen, Bone Uncle."
At that moment, the delivery room door opened, and a maid ran out.
"Congratulations, Sect Master, it's a Little Miss! Mother and daughter are safe."
Ning Fengzhi happily acknowledged her, instructing the maid and midwife to collect their rewards, then looked at Ning Bei.
"You were right, kid. You have a sister."
"Congratulations, Father."
Ning Bei pouted. If it were a brother, I'd be utterly stuck.
After the midwife announced they could enter the delivery room, the group immediately went in.
Sitting on the bed was a young woman, Ning's Mother. Soul Masters in this world had stronger physiques; having just given birth, she was already able to sit up.
In Ning's Mother's arms was a delicate, pink-skinned baby, cooing softly. When she saw the four of them approach, her small mouth drooped, and she began to cry loudly.
This crying immediately threw the four grown men into a flurry.
"What's wrong? I held Bei Er when he was born, and he didn't cry like this."
"You're right, what should we do?"
The newborn Ning Rongrong left the usually decisive Titled Douluo at a loss, making Ning Bei sigh at the saying one thing conquers another. This was a classic case of the squeaky wheel gets the grease.
Watching Ning Fengzhi and the two others gathered around Ning Rongrong and Ning's Mother, Ning Bei felt like "Status -1" appeared above his head.
Then, Ning Bei stepped forward and began to push the three away. I haven't even ruffled her yet, get out of my way!
After much effort, he squeezed to Ning's Mother's side. Looking over, Ning Rongrong hadn't stopped crying. It was a heart-wrenching wail that truly saddened anyone who heard it.
Afraid the infant would hurt her throat from crying, Ning Bei summoned the Pill Tower and produced several Meridian Protecting Pills. Ning Rongrong smelled the medicinal fragrance, immediately stopped crying, and smiled as she reached for the pills in Ning Bei's hand.
Ning Bei carefully took her from Ning's Mother's arms.
He extended his index finger and thumb to pinch her adorable little cheek. Ning Rongrong not only didn't cry but smiled even more happily.
This scene made the eyes of Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo redden.
"Bei Er, let me hold her."
"Yes, yes, me too!"
Saying this, they reached out to snatch her, but as soon as their hands touched Ning Rongrong, her small mouth drooped, and she began to cry loudly again.
Ning Bei wordlessly handed the baby to Bone Douluo.
"Here, here, take her. You comfort her."
Bone Douluo was immediately flustered, holding Ning Rongrong and not knowing what to do. After comforting her for a long time, he looked at Ning Bei for help.
Sword Douluo, meanwhile, watched Bone Douluo with a look of schadenfreude.
"Serves you right, you old geezer, for trying to snatch her! Go on, comfort her properly."
Bone Douluo immediately became angry and embarrassed upon hearing this.
"Old Sword Man, you say that as if you could comfort her! If you can, go ahead and do it!"
With that, he handed Ning Rongrong to Chen Xin.
However, Chen Xin refused to take her. Wouldn't it be a joke if a dignified Titled Douluo couldn't handle a child?
Ning's Mother watched Ning Bei with amusement from the bed.
"Bei Er, stop messing around. Quickly soothe your sister, she hasn't eaten yet."
Ning Bei took Ning Rongrong back, and Gu Rong let out a sigh of relief, wiping the faint sweat from his forehead, as if he had just fought a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast.
But you have to admit, Ning Rongrong, who had been crying her heart out in Gu Rong's arms just moments before, immediately quieted down once she was back in Ning Bei's embrace, raising the corners of her mouth into a smile.
Seeing this, Sword Douluo taunted his old rival.
"I think you're just ugly; you scared the child."
"Nonsense, it would be the same if you tried."
Ning Fengzhi also smiled with a sigh of emotion.
"It seems Rongrong really likes Bei Er. I'll leave her to you from now on."
Ning Bei's face fell upon hearing this. It's fine to hold her occasionally, she really is cute, but asking me to babysit? Are you serious? Don't you care about the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect anymore?
If Ning Fengzhi could hear Ning Bei's thoughts, he would surely say, "Future? Isn't she right there in your arms?"
After soothing Ning Rongrong and returning her to Ning's Mother, everyone left the delivery room, not wanting to disturb the little infant while she ate.
In the time that followed, besides cultivating Soul Power, making Pills, and nurturing Soul Beasts, Ning Bei added the daily task of holding Rongrong.
The little girl was extremely fond of him; from far away, she could smell the scent of pills and know Ning Bei had arrived, and happy laughter would follow.
This made Ning Bei gradually forget the spoiled and willful Ning Rongrong from the original story and begin to lean towards becoming a doting older brother.
However, time passed quickly. In the blink of an eye, it was time for Ning Bei to enroll in Heaven Dou Royal Junior Academy. He reluctantly bid farewell to Ning's Father, Ning's Mother, and Rongrong, then took Ning Tao and set off for Heaven Dou City.
Although Heaven Dou City wasn't far from Seven Treasure City, returning every day was certainly impossible; he could only come back during weekly holidays.
"Sigh, infants don't remember much. I wonder if Rongrong will still recognize me when I return?"
Ning Tao, standing nearby, looked at the sighing Ning Bei with amusement.
"Young Master, don't worry. Miss Rongrong likes you so much, and it's only been a week. She definitely won't forget you."
"Really? That's good then."
That's right, he had to bring Ning Tao to school. He was used to being served; how could he possibly endure doing everything himself from now on? Besides, aristocratic academies didn't forbid such behavior.
The journey of several hours passed quickly, and the bustling Heaven Dou City appeared before them.
After bidding farewell to the escorting Sect members, he led Ning Tao towards Heaven Dou Junior Soul Master Academy.
From afar, he saw Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, waving at him.
It had to be said that Qian Renxue was quite skilled at winning people over. As a prince, personally welcoming Ning Bei to school showed a respectful attitude towards worthy individuals.
"Big Brother Xue, long time no see. Why did you trouble yourself to come welcome me in person?"
"Brother Ning, no need to be polite. I'll take you to get something to eat, and then introduce you to the academy's headmaster."
Ning Bei no longer stood on ceremony.
"Then I'll trouble Big Brother Xue."
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