"Oh?"
Qian Renxue looked at Ning Bei in surprise. She had thought these nobles and sect disciples feared Spirit Hall like tigers and wolves. She had planned to use her identity as a prince to warn him about the threat Spirit Hall posed to the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, hoping to use that as an excuse to ask for a method to improve children's innate talent. She never expected Ning Bei to view Spirit Hall in such a way.
"Brother Ning's perspective truly shocks me. You know, Spirit Hall is an enemy to the major sects and two great empires."
Ning Bei gazed deeply at her and replied, "For organizations that fear being swallowed by Spirit Hall, yes, they are enemies. But if one can achieve long-term and stable cooperation with Spirit Hall, then it might not be the case, don't you think? Brother… Xue?"
Upon hearing Ning Bei's words, Qian Renxue's expression became complicated, shifting constantly. She felt he was hinting at something, but couldn't quite pinpoint what. He couldn't possibly know my true identity, could he? But if not, isn't it a bit inappropriate to say such things to a prince of the Heaven Dou Empire?
She then decided to end the conversation and plan for later.
"Hmph, Brother Ning is still young and doesn't understand the terror of Spirit Hall. Let's talk another day. Brother Ning can also go back and ask his father for his opinion."
With that, she put on an indignant expression and exited the private room.
Ning Bei watched her and pursed his lips. Are you addicted to acting now?
Indeed, Ning Bei wanted to enlighten Qian Renxue, slowly letting her know that he was aware of her identity. Anyway, with Di Tian's presence, he wasn't afraid of her ripping off the facade.
Ning Bei had decided to support Qian Renxue in becoming the spokesperson for Spirit Hall and the two great empires. Then, with an enhanced Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he would make them hesitant to act rashly and maintain a good cooperative relationship.
This was certainly better than being led into a war with Spirit Hall by some petty scoundrels.
Of course, that crazy woman Bibi Dong had to be removed. Otherwise, who knew what that deranged individual would do?
Having concluded this meeting, Ning Bei also planned to return to his sect.
Meanwhile, back at the prince's manor, Qian Renxue was deep in thought about the recent conversation.
Did this guy really figure out my identity, or does he simply admire Spirit Hall's actions?
Just as she was pondering, the shadow beside her reappeared.
"Young master, that boy's Soul Power fluctuations have reached level 55. This is truly terrifying."
This voice interrupted Qian Renxue's thoughts, and her pupils widened.
"What? Is that true? How is that possible?!"
Don't blame Qian Renxue for being so surprised. Even with her Six-Winged Angel Spirit and 20 levels of Innate Soul Power, she still hadn't touched the threshold of a Soul King at nearly 13 years old. Ning Bei had already overtaken her.
The shadow was none other than the one of the two Titled Douluo sent by Qian Daoliu to protect Qian Renxue, the one who used a spear.
He nodded, confirming the veracity of the news.
"Young master, there's no mistake. I'll go after him now and take him out."
Qian Renxue raised a hand to stop him.
"It's true I can't let him continue to grow, but it definitely can't be now. If I invite him to a banquet only for him to die on his way back, then I can't continue as a prince. All these years of effort would be ruined. Let's find an opportunity to act after I become the Crown Prince."
"Yes, young master."
The Spear Douluo thought about it and felt that Qian Renxue made sense. Besides, there was no rush to assassinate Ning Bei. For a Titled Douluo like him, 50 levels or 60 levels didn't make much of a difference.
After the Spear Douluo's figure merged into the shadows, a hint of coldness appeared in Qian Renxue's eyes.
Kid, don't blame me for being ruthless. Why are you so strange? It's one thing if you might know my identity, but your Soul Power is increasing so fast.
Upon returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi immediately summoned Ning Bei to his study.
"How was it, Bei'er?"
"Your old man guessed right. The matter of this morning's Spirit Awakening ceremony has been exposed. Xue Qinghe wants the method to improve children's innate talent."
Although he had already suspected it, Ning Fengzhi's eyes still flashed with a hint of coldness upon hearing Ning Bei confirm it.
"It seems I've been too lenient. Those rats in the sect have also become too restless."
"So, how did you handle it?"
Ning Bei shrugged.
"Just as we discussed before. I said I wasn't involved in management and wasn't aware of anything."
Ning Fengzhi trusted Ning Bei's way of handling things and nodded.
"Don't worry too much about it. He wants to ascend to the position of Crown Prince, so he won't conflict with us. Go back and rest early."
After bidding farewell to Ning Fengzhi, Ning Bei walked back to his room, pondering how to truly reveal everything to Qian Renxue and embark on a path of win-win cooperation.
His Divine Sense swept over the black and gold scales lying in the necklace, and Ning Bei felt slightly more at ease. Even if Qian Renxue didn't trust him and tried to make a move, he had Di Tian as a trump card. If it came down to it, he could summon the Black Dragon to descend from the sky, and all those Assassin Douluo and Spear Douluo would be in trouble.
First, capture those two lowest-ranked Titled Douluo, then have a proper talk with Qian Renxue—that was also a viable plan.
While Ning Bei was deep in thought, he unknowingly returned to his residence. His feet were entangled by something.
He looked down and saw it was a tiny Ning Rongrong.
"Brother, you're finally back! I want to hear a story, the story of the God King sacrificing his beloved."
Looking at her shining big eyes, Ning Bei smiled warmly, cast aside the trivial matters in his mind, and picked her up.
"Let's go, I'll tell my Rongrong a story."
He carried Rongrong back to the room.
"Last time, we talked about the God King being beaten to the ground, looking at his beloved with anticipation."
***
The next morning, Ning Bei planned to visit the Sunset Forest town to see Dugu Yan, whom he hadn't seen in a while. When they last met, she had already reached Soul Power level 35. Following Ning Bei and Dugu Bo's advice, she had decided to diligently refine her Soul Power before consuming the Three-Pattern Azure Spirit Pill and the Purple Heart Obstacle Breaking Pill.
As he approached the courtyard, a purple figure just opened the gate, seemingly about to go out. Her eyes lit up when she saw Ning Bei's familiar figure, and she quickly ran and jumped into his arms.
"A-Bei, you're back!"
Feeling her soft body, Ning Bei teased, "Fat Goose, looks like you've been eating well lately. You've gained quite a few pounds."
A familiar, soul-reaping pinch landed on his waist, making him wince and grimace.
The girl pouted and pulled away from Ning Bei.
"Are you asking for a beating? I've clearly lost several pounds."
Ning Bei inwardly cursed himself for his loose tongue, then expertly put on an ingratiating smile.
"Right, right, my mistake. Yanzi has definitely lost a lot of weight."
Dugu Yan seemed to have forgotten what she was going out for. She welcomed Ning Bei into the courtyard, her green eyes curiously appraising him.
"Are you a Soul King now?"
"That's right. I found a 20,000-year-old Golden Branch Sunflower, and my Soul Power increased quite a bit."
"Really? That's wonderful!"
Dugu Yan was also very happy about her beloved's increase in strength.
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