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Qian Renxue simply smiled faintly upon hearing the Bone Douluo's words, waving her hand dismissively. "Senior Bone Douluo, I think you might be exaggerating a bit."
"Though Tang Chuan is very close to Dugu Bo right now, it doesn't automatically mean he'll side with Prince Xue Xing in the future. While people's hearts are unpredictable, they can be swayed. If I treat him well, I might even be able to use him to pull Dugu Bo over to my side."
Ning Fengzhi's eyebrows slightly furrowed at her statement, but he didn't immediately argue. He exchanged a pensive look with the Bone Douluo. After a moment, he sighed softly.
"In that case, pay closer attention to this Tang Chuan," Ning Fengzhi advised. "This young man shouldn't be underestimated."
At this point, his tone shifted, and he abruptly changed the subject, flicking his sleeve. "Qinghe, I still need to go to Shrek Academy, so I won't stay here any longer."
Qian Renxue was momentarily startled, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes. "Teacher, what are you going to Shrek Academy for?"
Ning Fengzhi's expression became solemn. "There's a student at Shrek Academy named Tang San. He's skilled at creating a unique type of weapon called Hidden Weapons. These items are quite powerful, excel at concealed assassination, and are very difficult to defend against. If the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can utilize them, it would be like gaining a powerful, unexpected trump card. I'm going there this time to discuss buying a batch of Hidden Weapons for my Sect's disciples to use."
The Rooftop Conversation
The sky gradually darkened. The glow of the setting sun fell upon Shrek Academy's large teaching building, bathing the entire campus in a warm, golden-red hue. On the rooftop, a gentle breeze blew, carrying the cool air of the evening.
At this moment, Tang San and Xiao Wu sat side-by-side on the edge of the roof, watching the sun slowly sink in the distance. The soft, warm light reflected on their faces, giving the scene a sense of tranquility. However, Tang San's expression was deep in thought; he clearly had something on his mind.
"Brother, are you still worrying about your father?" Xiao Wu asked, her voice tinged with concern.
"Yeah, I am," Tang San admitted, his expression solemn. "A few days ago, I tried to ask Headmaster Flender about Dad, but he wouldn't tell me anything. Still, I could tell from his reaction that my father is definitely not an ordinary person... He's very likely a powerful Spirit Master."
Xiao Wu gently comforted him. "Brother, maybe the Headmaster has his own reasons for not telling you. Don't overthink it; maybe your father will just show up one day."
Tang San nodded, his expression relaxing a little. He reached out and gently stroked Xiao Wu's braid, his eyes full of warmth and gratitude. "Xiao Wu, it was so good that I met you. During all this time without my father, I'm just glad to have you by my side."
Xiao Wu looked up, her eyes sparkling with firm resolve, and softly said, "Brother, don't worry, I'll always be with you for the rest of my life."
Just then, a familiar voice drifted up from below. Oscar's figure passed by. "Little San, so you're up here! I heard the guard say that someone seems to be looking for you at the Academy's entrance."
"Got it," Tang San replied, his eyebrows raising slightly. He turned to Xiao Wu, his expression gentle. "Xiao Wu, why don't you go back to the dormitory first? I'll head to the entrance and check; maybe Dad finally came to find me."
Xiao Wu obediently nodded. The next second, Tang San took a deep breath, lightly leaped down from the rooftop, and rushed toward the Academy's entrance with quick steps.
The Unexpected Offer
A few minutes later, as soon as Tang San arrived at the Academy's main entrance, he couldn't help but frown slightly. Using his Purple Demon Eye, he quickly recognized the visitors.
It was Ning Fengzhi and the Bone Douluo!
His heart tightened. Tang San was about to turn back to report this to Flender and the others, but as soon as he turned around, he was surprised to find that Ning Fengzhi and the Bone Douluo had already appeared right in front of him.
Looking at these two extraordinary individuals, Tang San's expression subtly changed. He mused inwardly, "Why are they here again? Did they figure out that I devoured Ning Rongrong's life?"
Before his thoughts were fully settled, Ning Fengzhi spoke suddenly. "You don't need to be nervous. I didn't come here to cause you any trouble this time."
"Oh?" Tang San was stunned, his face puzzled.
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry. "Your name is Tang San, correct? Is your father Tang Hao?"
"You... you know my father!? Do you know where he is now?" Tang San's eyes instantly lit up with joy.
Seeing his reaction, Ning Fengzhi's expression subtly changed. He exchanged a look with the Bone Douluo. From Tang San's reaction, he could tell that the boy seemed completely unaware of his father's true situation.
Frowning slightly, Ning Fengzhi's tone softened, though it held a hint of testing. "You don't... know your father's whereabouts?"
Tang San nodded lightly, his voice tinged with helplessness. "Dad left several years ago, and I don't know where he is now."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression shifted, a complex look flashing in his eyes. He slowly said, "I see... your father and I have met a few times." He paused, his gaze turning back to Tang San, his expression now solemn and testing. "Little San, I came to you this time because I want to make a deal with you."
Tang San frowned, confused. "What kind of deal?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, his expression calm yet serious. "I want to buy the manufacturing methods for your Hidden Weapons. You can name your price; I will not bargain."
Tang San immediately shook his head, replying without hesitation. "Impossible. I won't sell the manufacturing methods for those Hidden Weapons. However, I can find someone to forge finished Hidden Weapons and sell them to your Sect, and I'll earn a price difference from that."
Hearing Tang San's refusal, the Bone Douluo immediately frowned tightly, stepped forward, and angrily yelled, "What did you say? If that's the case, then my great Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will have to rely on a child like you forever?"
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi quickly raised his hand to stop the Bone Douluo. "Uncle Gu, you mustn't. Tang San is, after all, the son of an old acquaintance."
Then, the corners of his mouth curved into a meaningful smile, his tone carrying a hint of testing and suggestion. "Little San, I can tell you don't seem to know your father's identity... What if I trade that information with you?"
A Voice in the Dormitory
Meanwhile, on the other side of the Academy, as soon as Xiao Wu returned to her dormitory and slammed the door shut, a strong and powerful voice suddenly sounded right in her ear.
"I have to say, you're really bold. A Spirit Beast that has transformed into human form and is still in its infancy actually dares to sneak into the human World and wander around," the voice said, sounding cold and imposing. "Aren't you afraid of becoming someone else's Spirit Ring and Spirit Bone?"
When Xiao Wu heard this, her expression instantly changed dramatically, and her heart jumped in alarm. She quickly reached out to pull the door, but found that no matter how hard she pulled, the door wouldn't budge.
The voice sounded again, with a tone of cold deterrence. "You don't need to struggle anymore; this room has been sealed by my spirit power. You can't escape."