Chapter 40: Chapter 40: Betrothing Ning Rongrong to Me? (Please Favorite, Please Recommend)_1
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Sect Master Ning's handsome cheeks tensed as he stared intently at Xu Sheng for a long while before a slight smile emerged at the corner of his mouth, "Xu Sheng, may I address you in such a manner?"
Xu Sheng's eyebrows furrowed slightly, "Sect Master Ning jests, of course, you may."
Sect Master Ning nodded slightly, "Then I will call you Xu Sheng. This time, Ning Rongrong encountered danger in Sunset Forest. I thank you for your timely rescue of my daughter; Ning is eternally grateful..."
Xu Sheng responded flatly, "Sect Master Ning need not be courteous. Ning Rongrong is such a wonderful girl; naturally, I could not stand by and watch her life be snuffed out..."
What exactly was Ning Fengzhi trying to probe by doing this?
He had a feeling that the answer would be revealed very soon...
Ning Fengzhi's tone gradually became heavier, a convincing aura spilling forth from within, "Of course, should you ever face any difficulties in the future, as long as it is within our power, our Seven Treasures Glaze Sect will not hesitate to help!"
Xu Sheng's displeasure deepened a notch — he really didn't want to continue such a veiled conversation and directly voiced his thoughts, "Sect Master Ning, I appreciate your kindness and I believe you are aware that my saving Ning Rongrong was not with such intentions in mind."
Ning Fengzhi stood up and then gradually bowed, lowering his head and saying, "Ning understands, of course. However, Xu Sheng, since Uncle Sword inadvertently injured you this time, I'm here today to apologize on his behalf."
Xu Sheng secretly thought to himself, "This Ning Fengzhi, a true man who can bend and stretch, is indeed worthy of the status the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect has within the upper three families."
The venerable Sect Leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect was actually bowing in apology to him...
This also clearly demonstrated his ambition...
Witnessing this scene, Chen Xin, sitting behind Ning Fengzhi, frowned deeply and could not help but scold, "Feng Zhi, what are you doing? Do I need you to apologize for me?"
However, he was stopped by Ning Fengzhi's hand gesture. Ning Fengzhi stood up again, smiled towards Chen Xin and said, "It's not like we can ask Uncle Sword to apologize personally, right?"
Gu Rong patted his shoulder, a fully composed expression on his face, "Feng Zhi must have his own thoughts—don't be so melodramatic!"
Chen Xin swept him a cold glance, retorting irritably, "Humph! Of course, it's not for you! There's certainly no need for melodrama."
If Gu Rong experienced what he was going through, he probably would be even more infuriated!
Xu Sheng didn't intend to make things difficult for Chen Xin, but making him a little uncomfortable was necessary...
After all, how could Chen Xin not withstand even this much discomfort after beating him so fiercely before?
Xu Sheng's expression feigned difficulty as he said, "Sect Master Ning, what are you doing? If it weren't for Sword Douluo's intervention, perhaps I wouldn't have been able to visit your esteemed sect."
Chen Xin wanted to stand up and retort, "Boy! You are—uh..."
But before he could finish, Gu Rong pushed down on his shoulder, forcing him back down...
With his other hand covering his forehead, he felt utterly embarrassed to be sitting with Chen Xin today. Both were Titled Douluo who had faced countless life-and-death challenges, yet it was so easy to anger them...
Getting so calculative with a junior...
Moreover, they were indeed at fault in this matter. To ease the tension with Ning Rongrong, what was a little sarcasm worth?
Ning Fengzhi looked at Xu Sheng's blatant sarcasm, his lips twitching a few times before the expression vanished and he calmly sat back down...
He once again kindly inquired, "Xu Sheng, according to Uncle Sword, has your Soul Power already reached Level Ninety-One?"
Xu Sheng replied with a sly smile, "Hmm, I might have a bit of talent. It seems I awoke with Innate Soul Power Level Ninety..."
Ning Fengzhi's fingers tightened slightly as he endured the discomfort in his heart...
No, no, he must remember that Xu Sheng was Ning Rongrong's savior; he could not afford to fall out with him, could not...
Due to the limitations of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, he could never step into the Eightieth Level Soul Douluo, forever stuck at level 79...
Xu Sheng's words mercilessly shattered the confidence he held as the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect...
Ning Fengzhi: "This kid's every word is barbed, I can't take it personally anymore."
Even Ning Fengzhi nearly couldn't help but get angry, not to mention Chen Xin and Gu Rong behind him...
Upon hearing it, the only sound "Pfft" as if their hearts were riddled with holes by a dagger...
After exchanging a glance, Gu Rong and Chen Xin silently nodded at each other.
This guy says such things and still has the face to claim he has a bit of talent...
Doesn't that mean we are trash?
We can't stay here any longer, afraid I can't resist killing this kid on the spot!
In tacit understanding, the two stood up and Chen Xin coughed, "Well, Feng Zhi, we'll leave this to you. The old bones have been itching for some action recently, I'm going to take care of this guy first."
Gu Rong raised an eyebrow, "Who's itching for a fight? Are you up for a bout?"
Chen Xin, annoyed, scoffed, "Let's fight! Who's afraid of you, don't forget I always have one more victory than you!"
"Nonsense, it is clearly I who am slightly better every time!"
In feigned anger, they argued while swiftly walking out of the hall...
And so, they left...
As a result, the grand hall was left with only Xu Sheng and Ning Fengzhi...
Ning Fengzhi "..."
...
After Gu Rong and Chen Xin had left, the scheming side of Xu Sheng retracted, and he said with a faint smile, "Sect Master Ning has seen the foolish side of me. I was merely displeased from the injury caused by Sword Douluo and wanted to vent a little, with no intention of mocking you."
With just this one sentence, Ning Fengzhi's impression of Xu Sheng rose significantly...
He had thought Xu Sheng's previous behavior was his true nature, but it turned out to be just a way to vent at Uncle Sword and Uncle Bone.
Moreover, the extent of the venting was appropriate; there was no excessive verbal conflict...
Secretly, Ning Fengzhi gave Xu Sheng a mental rating, "Not bad, with such a shrewd mind and terrifying talent, he is likely to be a powerhouse in the future..."
"Considering Ning Rongrong's attitude toward Xu Sheng earlier, if Rongrong could..." Ning Fengzhi's eyes narrowed slightly...
Xu Sheng, seeing Ning Fengzhi across from him deeply lost in thought, assumed he was pondering something important and therefore did not interrupt his train of thought...
Coming back to his senses, Ning Fengzhi, with a gleam in his eyes and a smile that was not quite a smile, asked, "Xu Sheng, what do you think of Rongrong?"
"Rongrong? She's quite well-behaved and sensible. What do you mean by asking this, Sect Master Ning?" Xu Sheng asked in surprise, responding seriously.
Could it be that Ning Fengzhi is considering betrothing Ning Rongrong to me?
Don't play like this, I'm still young!
The corners of Ning Fengzhi's mouth lifted slightly as he sighed softly, "Xu Sheng, Rongrong has never been so close to anyone in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect over the years, and she does have a bit of a stubborn temper."
Ning Fengzhi looked earnestly into Xu Sheng's eyes and suggested, "However, since meeting you, she has started to develop in a positive direction in every aspect. So, if I betroth Rongrong to you, would you be willing?"
As Ning Rongrong is his daughter and has inherited his Martial Soul, the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda...
She will need a powerful Soul Master to protect her in the future, and Xu Sheng, doubtless, is an excellent choice!
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