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"Rongrong?"
Oscar was the first to notice her. He stopped what he was doing, his face full of surprise. "Didn't you say you were going to Shrek Academy? Why are you back so soon?"
Everyone stopped practicing and focused their eyes on Ning Rongrong, their eyes full of confusion.
Xue Tianxing was especially surprised - he clearly remembered that a few days ago Ning Rongrong was still excitedly talking about going to Shrek Academy for an "adventure", but how come she came back so soon after.
Xue Tian walked forward and asked with a smile:
"Rongrong, didn't you go to Shrek Academy? Why did you suddenly come to us? Is it because Shrek Academy doesn't suit your taste?"
When Shrek Academy was mentioned, Ning Rongrong's face instantly darkened, and her tone was filled with uncontrollable anger:
"I did go! To be honest, Shrek's Dean Flanders and Teacher Zhao Wuji are quite interesting, but some of the students are just terrible!
Especially that Dai Mubai, who is fickle and loses his temper at the slightest provocation.
Later, a guy named Yu Xiaogang came to the academy and called himself a "master". I think he is just a fool!
He can't even break through to Soul Master, and the method he teaches is not as effective as our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's mimicry training room. He even dares to covet our sect's distraction control method!
I had a complete falling out with them a few days ago and just left that lousy place!"
Ning Rongrong became angrier and angrier as she spoke, pouring out all the grievances she had suffered at Shrek Academy.
Shui Yue'er understood Ning Rongrong's personality best, so she quickly stepped forward, took her hand, and said,
"Those people are going too far! Especially that Yu Xiaogang, who actually coveted your sect's secret techniques. How shameless! Dai Mubai is not a good person either, he's not worth your anger."
Dugu Yan and Oscar also echoed and comforted Ning Rongrong.
Xue Tianxing waited until she calmed down before asking softly:
"So, Rongrong, what are you going to do next? Are you going to go back directly to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?"
Ning Rongrong raised her head, her eyes instantly becoming pitiful, and she pulled Xue Tianxing's sleeve and shook it:
"I don't want to go back to the sect. I want to stay at Barak Academy to study and practice with you. Brother Tianxing, you won't abandon me, right?"
Xue Tianxing was stunned, with a hint of surprise in his eyes - he had actually wanted Ning Rongrong to join his team for a long time.
Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda spirit is the continent's top auxiliary spirit. If it can be evolved into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda by taking the immortal grass, its strength will definitely increase greatly, and the help it can provide to the entire team will be immeasurable.
He had tentatively asked Ning Rongrong before, but was rejected by her. Unexpectedly, she now took the initiative to ask to stay.
But after the surprise, Xue Tianxing remembered the key point - Ning Rongrong's refusal was not intentional, but came from her father Ning Fengzhi.
Xue Tianxing clearly remembered that the last time Ning Rongrong rejected him, she secretly told him that it was Ning Fengzhi who did not allow her to join Barak College.
Behind this is the careful consideration of Ning Fengzhi as the leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
As one of the most powerful sects in the Tiandou Empire, the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect has maintained a close alliance with the Tiandou royal family for many years.
Ning Fengzhi is also the teacher of Tiandou's eldest prince Xue Qinghe, and holds a very important position in the court of Tiandou Empire.
The rise of the Barak Kingdom is now evident—Xue Tianxing is exceptionally gifted and undoubtedly the future heir to the kingdom;
Liu Tianfeng's breakthrough to Titled Douluo gave Barak top combat power;
With Dugu Bo's secret support, the Barak Kingdom has become an emerging force that can compete with the Tiandou and Xingluo empires.
During this sensitive period, if Ning Rongrong joined Barak Academy, it would inevitably arouse the suspicion of the Tiandou royal family.
Emperor Xue Ye was already wary of the rise of the Barak Kingdom. Once he realized that the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was getting too close to the Barak Kingdom, even if he didn't dare to take action against the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect openly, he would definitely suppress the sect's interests through various means in secret - such as cutting trade route privileges, restricting resource acquisition, and even isolating Ning Fengzhi in the court.
As the leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi must weigh the pros and cons.
He was happy to see Ning Rongrong making friends with Xue Tianxing and others in order to maintain good relations with the Barak Kingdom, but he would never let Ning Rongrong join the Barak Academy, so as not to bring unnecessary trouble to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
It's not that he doesn't trust Xue Tianxing, but as the sect leader, he must put the overall interests of the sect first.
Thinking of this, Xue Tianxing's smile faded a little, and he said softly:
"Rongrong, of course I welcome you to stay. But will your father, Sect Master Ning, agree?"
When Ning Fengzhi was mentioned, Ning Rongrong's eyes dimmed instantly. She lowered her head and whispered:
"I know my father won't let me join Barak Academy, but I really don't want to return to the sect, nor do I want to go anywhere else. I just want to practice with you..."
Seeing her aggrieved look, Shui Yueer couldn't help but say:
"Sister Rongrong, just stay here! We won't tell Sect Master Ning!"
"no."
Xue Tianxing shook his head. "The truth cannot be hidden. If Sect Master Ning knew about this, it would affect the relationship between our two families."
He pondered for a moment and continued:
"How about this? You stay in the palace first. I'll have someone talk to Sect Leader Ning. Perhaps we can find a solution that satisfies both sides."
Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up and she nodded quickly:
"Okay! Then I'll trouble Brother Tianxing!"
Shuiyueer also smiled and said:
"Don't worry, Rongrong. With Tianxing here, we'll definitely be able to convince Sect Leader Ning. We can practice together again!"
The atmosphere in the martial arts arena became relaxed again, and Ning Rongrong's face showed a long-lost smile.
Xue Tianxing sat in the study of the palace, his brows furrowed, his fingers tapping unconsciously on the table.
How to convince Ning Fengzhi to agree to let Ning Rongrong join Barak College has become his most difficult problem.
He knew very well that although the Barak Kingdom was developing rapidly, in terms of the actual benefits it could provide to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, it could not be compared with the Tiandou Empire in the short term.
As a worldly-wise sect leader, Ning Fengzhi would never easily compromise the sect's core interests for his daughter's personal wishes.
"Are we really going to give up?"
Xue Tianxing felt unwilling.
If Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda martial spirit can absorb the immortal grass and evolve into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda, it will not only become the continent's unique top-level auxiliary martial spirit, but will also allow her team's strength to soar.
He must not miss such an opportunity.
Suddenly, Xue Tianxing slammed the table, a look of determination flashing in his eyes:
"Got it! The Nine Treasures Glazed Tower! This is the bargaining chip that Ning Fengzhi can't refuse!"
Originally, he planned to wait until Ning Rongrong officially joined Barak Academy before taking out the "Qiluo Tulip" that could evolve the Seven Treasures Glazed Tower. Now, it seems that he has no choice but to reveal his trump card in advance.