Chapter 142 Ning Fengzhi: The enemy of my enemy is my friend
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The main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
This sect’s main hall , hailed as"the richest in the world ,"is so luxurious that it would leave any newcomer speechless.
In the center of the main hall, four figures sat in a circle.
At the head of the table, Ning Fengzhi, dressed in a moon-white robe and wearing a jade crown, exuded a refined and gentle air. He held a cup of tea in his hand, from which wisps of steam rose, filling the air with its fragrance.
To his left sat an elderly man in white robes, his hair as white as snow, his face stern, and his eyes sharp as swords. He was none other than Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo, the pillar of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
On the right , the old man in black robes was hunched over, his face withered, but his deep-set eyes gleamed with shrewdness.
This is the Purple Gold Beam of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the Gu Rong Bone Douluo.
Beside Chen Xin, a beautifully sculpted girl was pouting and shaking his arm.
It was Ning Rongrong, the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect , who had just returned from her"training".
"Grandpa Sword please take me with you"
Ning Rongrong’s voice was so sweet it could drip honey, and her big , bright eyes blinked, her eye sockets slightly red, making her look particularly pitiful.
"Rongrong has never been hit before... That wild woman, she not only hit me, but she also looked down on our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
She became more and more aggrieved as she spoke, tears welling up in her eyes :"She also said... she also said what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is..."
"Grandpa Sword..."Ning Rongrong turned to look at Chen Xin, her voice trembling with tears ,"Don’t you love Rongrong anymore? Rongrong has been bullied like this, and you’re not even willing to avenge me..."
Chen Xin sighed helplessly.
He reached out and ruffled Ning Rongrong’s hair, his voice gentle yet rational :"Rongrong, it’s not that Grandpa Sword doesn’t love you..."
"But we don’t even know anything about her background. What if she’s backed by some hidden family, and her strength is truly comparable to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Making an enemy of her rashly is unwise."
Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong immediately let go of Chen Xin’s hand, her little mouth pouting so much it could hang an oil bottle :"Hmph! Grandpa Sword doesn’t love me anymore! She punched me twice, and you’re not even willing to avenge me..."
She turned around and threw herself into Gu Rong’s arms, her voice even more aggrieved :"Grandpa Bone... you’ll avenge me, won’t you?"
Gu Rong chuckled, his withered face beaming with doting affection as he hugged Ning Rongrong. He gently patted her back, his voice hoarse yet firm :"Of course, my little princess."
"I’m not like some old swordsman who only knows how to talk the talk."
He raised his head, glanced at Chen Xin, and a hint of provocation flashed in his eyes :"Tomorrow, Grandpa will take you to the outskirts of the Star Dou Great Forest to lie in wait! Whoever that blonde woman dares to show up, whoever you point at, Grandpa will beat them up!"
"We must let her know the consequences of bullying our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s little princess!"
"Really?!"Ning Rongrong’s eyes lit up, and she smiled through her tears."Grandpa Bone is the best!"
Gu Rong immediately beamed with joy, and the wrinkles on his face smoothed out a bit.
Chen Xin frowned and said in a deep voice ,"Old bones , taking Rongrong to the Star Dou Great Forest is still a bit risky."
"Furthermore, we can’t be certain whether that woman was truly going to hunt for a spirit ring."
Gu Rong waved his hand dismissively :"So what? Even if we don’t find that blonde woman, we’ll just consider it taking Rongrong out for a walk to clear her head."
"As long as Rongrong is happy, isn’t that enough?"
Ning Rongrong immediately chimed in ,"That’s right! Grandpa Bone loves me the most!"
Gu Rong proudly raised her chin :"Of course, I care for Rongrong much more than that old swordsman who only talks big!"
Chen Xin was speechless, and could only shake his head helplessly.
Ning Fengzhi, watching this scene, put down his teacup with a wry smile :"Uncle Bone, just keep spoiling her."
He turned to Ning Rongrong, his tone slightly reproachful :"Rongrong, didn’t you yourself insist on going out to gain experience and prove yourself a few days ago? How come you couldn’t stand it after less than a month and ran back?"
Ning Fengzhi was actually somewhat disappointed.
He had originally hoped that his daughter would make some true friends at Shrek Academy, temper her temper, and learn some social skills.
After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be handed over to her in the future, and she couldn’t be allowed to continue to be so spoiled.
But unexpectedly...
The child not only couldn’t hold on, but also got into a fight and was punched twice.
Ning Fengzhi initially didn’t believe it. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was a name that everyone in the Douluo Continent respected. Moreover, Rongrong had four bodyguards protecting her.
It wasn’t until he heard the detailed report from the secret guards that he had no choice but to accept this fact.
Moreover, judging from the guards’ descriptions, the blonde woman’s strength being a Soul Emperor , he was able to crush Zhao Wuji, who was at the Soul Saint level, and even forced the latter to lose an arm and admit defeat...
This talent, this combat power, is simply astonishing!
Ning Fengzhi actually had the idea of recruiting her, but seeing his daughter’s aggrieved look, he couldn’t bring himself to say it for the time being.
Hearing her father ’s scolding, Ning Rongrong’s face fell, and she muttered ,"That lousy academy... I don’t want to stay there anymore!"
"From teachers to students, they’re all scoundrels!"
"Especially that fat bastard Ma Hongjun, he’s disgusting! And that Dai Mubai, that self-righteous guy..."
She grew angrier as she spoke , her eyes welling up with tears again :"Dad, you have no idea, that Ma Hongjun got his arm broken by that blonde woman just for making lewd remarks!"
"Later, he was slapped to death by that woman."
Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow upon hearing this.
Slap him to death?
It seems that the blonde woman is not only strong, but also ruthless.
While I was pondering this.
Suddenly, hurried footsteps came from outside the hall!
A flying Soul Master dressed in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect’s attire hurriedly landed from the sky, scrambled to his feet on the plaza in front of the hall, and ran into the main hall!
He was panting heavily and covered in sweat, but he stopped in front of the palace gate, knelt on one knee, and his voice was hoarse from running :"Report —!!!"
"Urgent report from Wuhun City!!!"
The loud voice instantly shattered the slightly warm atmosphere inside the hall.
Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong all turned serious at the same time!
Even Ning Rongrong lifted her head from the Gu Rong and looked at the newcomer with curiosity.
Ning Fengzhi said in a deep voice ,"Come in and speak."
The scout strode into the main hall, knelt on one knee again before the four, took a few deep breaths to calm himself, and then spoke :"Reporting to the Sect Master, two Supreme Elders, something terrible has happened in Martial Soul City!"
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly :"Explain clearly."
The scout swallowed hard."Yesterday, a mysterious powerful figure suddenly appeared in Martial Soul City and publicly challenged Pope Bibi Dong in front of the Papal Palace!"
"A great battle erupted between the two sides. My subordinates were unable to approach and investigate the specifics, but that afternoon, the Spirit Hall issued a proclamation abolishing Bibi Dong’s position as Pope! Qian Renxue... is to immediately assume the position of Pope!"
"The coronation ceremony will be held in Wuhun City in three months! Invitations to all sides are already on their way!"
The words fell.
The main hall was deathly silent.
Someone... has come to Wuhun City to challenge Pope Bibi Dong? Bibi Dong’s papacy... has been revoked?
Has Qian Renxue become the new Pope?
Wait... who is Qian Renxue?
After full dozen or so breaths, Ning Fengzhi slowly put down his teacup, his voice regaining its calm :"You may leave now."
"yes!"
The scout bowed and withdrew, his footsteps fading into the distance.
The hall returned to silence, but the atmosphere was completely different.
Ning Fengzhi looked at Chen Xin and Gu Rong, and asked in a deep voice ,"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, what do you think?"
Chen Xin pondered for a moment, then slowly spoke :"In my opinion... it must have been that mysterious powerhouse who defeated or even killed Bibi Dong. Otherwise, the Spirit Hall wouldn’t have so hastily appointed a new pope."
Gu Rong frowned and said ,"But the Spirit Hall’s announcement said the papacy was abolished, not that the pope has fallen."
"If Bibi Dong is really dead, why not just announce the Pope’s martyrdom? Why go through all this trouble?"
Chen Xin shook his head :"Perhaps announcing the Pope’s assassination would be a huge blow to the Spirit Hall’s prestige. So even if Bibi Dong is really dead, he will use the excuse of abolishing or impeaching her to maintain a semblance of dignity."
The Gu Rong nodded thoughtfully.
Ning Fengzhi then asked ,"Have you heard of this Qian Renxue?"
The Gu Rong shook its head :"Never heard of it."
Chen Xin slowly said ,"If I’m not mistaken , she should be a descendant of the former Pope Qian Xunji."
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong were both startled!
" Qian Xunji’s bloodline?! " Ning Fengzhi lowered his voice , " That person ... wasn’t she already ..."
Chen Xin nodded :"This Qian Renxue was probably raised in a secret place in the Hall of Offerings or the Spirit Hall, so the outside world has never heard of her name."
A hint of seriousness flashed in his eyes :"Her sudden ascension to the Pope must be backed by the full support of the High Priest of the Temple."
"I even suspect... that the great battle in Spirit City today was also influenced by factors within the Spirit Hall!"
Ning Fengzhi gasped!
If that’s really the case within the Spirit Hall is probably more intense than he imagined!
Ning Ringrong, listening from the side, was completely confused and couldn’t help but ask ,"Grandpa Sword, is the Hall of Offerings... very powerful?"
Chen Xin glanced at her and said in a deep voice ,"The Hall of Offerings is the true foundation of the Spirit Hall."
"Every one of the enshrined figures inside is a Super Douluo of level 95 or higher."
"And the Grand Elder, Qian Daoliu... is a peerless Douluo of level ninety-nine, known as invincible in the sky, and one of the most powerful figures of this era."
Ning Rongrong closed her mouth, not daring to ask any more questions.
Ning Fengzhi tapped his fingers lightly on the armrest, lost in thought.
After a moment, he slowly spoke :"Judging from the current situation... a major upheaval must have occurred within the Spirit Hall."
"That mysterious expert likely comes from a hidden force and is dissatisfied with the Spirit Hall, or rather, Bibi Dong, which is why he openly came to challenge them."
A glint of insight flashed in his eyes :"This... might be an opportunity for us."
Ning Fengzhi sat up straight, a hint of excitement in his voice :"The enemy of my enemy is my friend!"
"If that mysterious powerhouse truly harbors a grudge against the Spirit Hall, perhaps we could try to contact and win them over! With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect plus a reclusive force capable of defeating Bibi Dong ... even with Qian Daoliu in charge of the Spirit Hall, they might not be able to do anything to us!"
He became more and more emotional as he spoke :"As long as we are of one mind and help each other..."
"The Spirit Hall can’t cause any trouble!"