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He then turned to Ning Rongrong and instructed her, "Rongrong, go buy some groceries. We have guests at home, so remember to buy a lavish spread."
Ning Rongrong wanted to ask something more, but seeing Jiang Yunzhou's serious expression, she immediately realized that the teacher must have intentionally sent her away.
She knew that Jiang Yunzhou was not as unreliable as he appeared on the surface; on the contrary, he was always thoughtful and handled matters properly.
"Okay, teacher, I'll be right back." She replied obediently and turned to walk towards the door.
Seeing Jiang Yunzhou so naturally instructing his daughter, Ning Fengzhi's eyes flashed with surprise, but he didn't say anything.
The fact that the young man could make his usually spoiled and willful little princess so obedient was enough to pique his interest in the young man before him.
Gu Rong, standing to the side, frowned slightly, as if she wanted to say something.
But Ning Fengzhi spoke first: "Uncle Gu, let's talk first."
After giving his instructions, Jiang Yunzhou walked to the stone table with a casual smile on his face and naturally sat down opposite the two big shots.
After all, he was Ning Rongrong's father, so he wasn't too surprised to find out that he had come here.
"Sect Leader Ning, Gu Douluo, it's an honor to meet you both. I apologize for not greeting you properly, as you've come from afar. May I ask when you arrived?"
Ning Fengzhi said calmly, "Dean Jiang, you're too kind. We've been the ones who bothered you. It's just strange that you recognize us, Dean Jiang."
Jiang Yunzhou smiled and said, "Sect Leader Ning and Bone Douluo are very well-known, so it's not surprising that you recognize them."
"Judging from Rongrong's expression just now, it was easy to guess."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi nodded and said, "Then Dean Jiang might as well guess again, what is the purpose of our visit?"
"Sect Master Ning must have come here to visit his daughter more than just for the sake of it, right?"
Ning Fengzhi chuckled, his gaze scrutinizing, "Dean Jiang looks to be only seventeen or eighteen years old, but his composure has made me look at him in a different light."
He continued, "I have indeed heard some rumors and came here to verify them. However, my daughter is very tight-lipped and will not reveal a single word no matter how I ask."
His tone was tinged with helplessness and sarcasm, "It seems that my words as a father are far less effective than those of her teacher."
Jiang Yunzhou clearly heard the subtle sourness in those words.
He laughed heartily: "Rongrong is actually very sensible, but she is still young and needs to be polished. What Sect Leader Ning wants to confirm, I can tell you definitively—it is true."
They're all smart people; some things don't need to be said explicitly, they all understand.
Having received confirmation in person, Ning Fengzhi could not hide his excitement.
In this way, the young man in front of him would become Ning Fengzhi's great benefactor.
"I thank Dean Jiang on behalf of my daughter for his great kindness." He didn't put on airs and thanked him with his hands clasped.
Jiang Yunzhou made a gesture of support, saying, "Since Rongrong has become my disciple, I will consider her one of my own. There's no need for thanks..."
"Furthermore, I can guarantee her safety. Sect Leader Ning can rest assured to entrust her to me."
He wasn't just talking nonsense; it was a way of reassuring them.
"Of course, I trust Dean Jiang."
After their conversation, Ning Fengzhi no longer looked down on Jiang Yunzhou.
On the contrary, they felt that this person was quite extraordinary.
He observed Jiang Yunzhou's words and actions, which, though seemingly casual, possessed a certain order and composure, leaving him with an excellent impression.
Moreover, during his two days here, he observed that his daughter's and Zhu Zhuqing's training methods, though novel, were very effective.
He even considered imitating it.
He continued, "I see that your academy is quite simple. Is it in need of renovation and expansion? If it is convenient, I would like to purchase this place and give it to you as a token of my appreciation."
Jiang Yunzhou's eyes lit up upon hearing this, but after thinking for a moment, he shook his head and said, "I appreciate Sect Leader Ning's kindness, but I do not intend to stay here for long."
But in his heart he was thinking: I've already said that, you might as well just give me the cash.
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Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi immediately became interested.
It's good to leave here, anyway, he felt that this place was indeed a bit shabby.
"Where does Dean Jiang wish to go? If there is anything I can do to help, please don't hesitate to ask."
Jiang Yunzhou explained:
"Both disciples are close to level 30. Once they obtain their soul rings, I will take them away from this place."
"The location has not been determined yet; perhaps we'll go to Tiandou City to take a look first."
As Jiang Yunzhou was speaking, he seemed to remember something, glanced at Ning Fengzhi, and thought to himself, "Isn't this a useful tool?"
"Speaking of which, Sect Leader Ning, there is something I might really need your help with."
"Please speak freely, Dean Jiang, there's no need to be so polite," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile. It's good that the other party has something to ask for; if they don't, it would be difficult to deal with them.
Jiang Yunzhou didn't mince words and said directly, "To be honest, although I'm using the academy's name here, I don't actually have any of the necessary permits or qualifications..."
Ning Fengzhi immediately understood. Such a small matter was nothing more than a matter of a word to him: "This is simple, leave it to me."
Jiang Yunzhou was overjoyed; the matter was settled.
He continued, "That's right, I plan to form a team to participate in the next All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament. I don't want to be unable to register due to qualification issues, that would be a laughing stock."
"Haha~ Don't worry, Dean Jiang!"
Ning Fengzhi laughed loudly, "I, Ning, will definitely handle this matter perfectly for you!"
Since the other party was so willing to help, Jiang Yunzhou quickly cupped his hands in thanks: "In that case, I will trouble Sect Leader Ning. May I ask how much the fee will be?"
Ning Fengzhi would never accept such a small amount of money.
Moreover, this is not enough to repay Jiang Yunzhou's investment in his daughter.
He shook his head repeatedly and waved his hand, saying, "Dean Jiang, let's not talk about these trivial matters anymore."
After exchanging pleasantries, the two settled their business.
The atmosphere in the courtyard immediately became much more relaxed.
Having solved his immediate problem without spending any money, Jiang Yunzhou was naturally in a great mood.
He looked into the distance and shouted, "Zhu Qing, don't you have any sense? Hurry up and serve some good tea!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing, who was watching from a distance, couldn't help but twitch at the corner of her mouth.
How can you blame yourself for this?
However, judging from the teacher's tone, he seemed to be in a good mood, so we won't blame him; as long as he's happy.
She dared not delay and quickly went to prepare tea.
Ning Fengzhi thought to himself: If I had refused to help just now, I probably wouldn't have even been able to get a cup of tea.
With the business concluded, the restless Bone Fighter finally found an opportunity to interject.
He looked Jiang Yunzhou up and down, his voice low:
"Young man, judging from your steady aura, your foundation should be quite good. What realm are you at now? Do you need this old man to give you a few pointers?"
Gu Rong spoke with the air of a senior, but he also had the intention of giving Ning Rongrong a warning and was preparing to show her the backing she had.
Seeing Jiang Yunzhou bossing Ning Rongrong around just now, he had wanted to do the same for a long time.
He's never done that before, and it feels so unfair.
Jiang Yunzhou was delighted when he heard this; wouldn't this mean he had a free sparring partner?
As for giving pointers? Not to brag, but he really doesn't need any pointers. However, he'd still enjoy exchanging ideas.
He knew very well how much Gu Douluo doted on Ning Rongrong, and he was probably unhappy that he was ordering her around.
Unhappy? Jiang Yunzhou's lips curled into a playful smile.
That's perfect, he's the cure for all kinds of unhappiness.
"Oh? Bone Fighter wants to give me some pointers? That's wonderful."
"Come on, let's not stay here. Let's go to the woods over there and have a proper spar."
He was looking for an opportunity to flex his muscles in front of these two, so that others would know he was no pushover.
Now that Xiao Wu's identity has been exposed, these two people in front of him must already know.
He didn't know what the two were thinking, and the best way to dissuade them was to show them his strength.
Tell them that Xiao Wu is under his protection.
Gu Rong was momentarily stunned.
He was only saying it casually, harboring the intention of an elder giving a warning to a younger generation.
This kid is really clueless. Is he genuinely unable to understand the implied meaning, or is he deliberately going along with it?
But the words had already been spoken. As a titled Douluo, if she backed down, wouldn't she lose all face?
"Very good, you have guts!"
Gu Rong gave a light snort, "Then let's go!"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head with a wry smile: "Uncle Gu, let's stop here and not ruin the harmony."
"Feng Zhi, do you think I'm a three-year-old?" Gu Rong said unhappily, feeling like she was being treated like an immature person.
"I know what I'm doing. Do you think I'd be willing to hurt Rongrong?"
As soon as he finished speaking, his figure flickered and disappeared from the spot like a ghost.
Jiang Yunzhou chuckled, thinking to himself, "So Gu Rong can throw a little tantrum?"
He moved swiftly, following closely behind like a shadow.
Zhu Zhuqing had just brought out the tea when she saw two figures 'whoosh' over the courtyard wall and disappear in an instant.
"Teacher, where are you going?"
She called out loudly, but received no response, as the two had already gone far away.
Ning Fengzhi, standing to the side, smiled and waved to her: "Girl, don't worry, they're going to spar. Do you want to watch your teacher spar?"