Chapter 13: Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin

Chapter 13: Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin

Suddenly, Yu Yuanzhen paused, a familiar surge of soul power approaching their location catching his attention.

He was about to speak to Tiankong but swallowed his words as the figures approached.

In moments, a middle-aged man and an elderly man, both with a dignified presence and smiling faces, slowly appeared in front of Yu Yuanzhen and Tiankong.

The middle-aged leader exuded a scholarly aura, appearing genial and approachable. Behind him, the elderly man's face bore a resolute expression, and his penetrating gaze gave him the demeanor of a sharp sword.

"It's quite a coincidence to encounter Clan Master Yu here in Heaven Dou City!"

"Fengzhi offers his respects!"

The middle-aged man greeted Yu Yuanzhen with a bow and a smile.

Although his strength was much inferior to Yu Yuanzhen's, his status was slightly higher.

This was none other than Ning Fengzhi, the Clan Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and the elder behind him was the clan's guardian elder, Sword Douluo Chen Xin.

"It's indeed a fate that brings us together in Heaven Dou City. I am here taking my grandson for a visit, and to think that the first old friends I encounter are you!" Yu Yuanzhen responded with a polite smile.

Tiankong stood beside Yu Yuanzhen, appearing rather small in comparison. No one would notice him next to their legs.

Eye-level with him was a little girl curiously staring at Tiankong, her eyes darting around as if plotting something.

At the moment, she stood beside Ning Fengzhi, easily overlooked due to her short stature.

"What a coincidence indeed, this is my daughter, Rongrong, don't you want to greet Grandfather Yu?"

Yu Yuanzhen was an old friend of Ning Fengzhi's father, and even though their current statuses were similar, Ning Fengzhi was still considered a junior in private.

It was customary for Ning Rongrong to address Yu Yuanzhen as grandfather. Among the top three sects, such familiar terms were encouraged to foster closer bonds, not fearing even the Spirit Hall.

"Grandfather Yu!"

Ning Rongrong called out sweetly, her voice soft due to her young age, completely masking her mischievous nature.

"Uncle Ning, Elder Sword Douluo."

Before Yu Yuanzhen could prompt him, Tiankong greeted Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin respectfully.

Reciprocity was common courtesy.

Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin were initially surprised, then nodded in approval.

The boy was indeed sharp.

Suddenly, Chen Xin's eyes flashed with doubt, giving Tiankong another look. He felt something off about the boy.

It wasn't that Tiankong wasn't human, but the fluctuations of soul power emanating from him were peculiar.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was well aware that Tiankong was Yu Yuanzhen's adopted grandson. What was wrong with raising a scout among allies? They even had records of his age.

For a child a little over six years old, his soul power fluctuations did not match his age at all. Even seasoned Soul Honors did not exhibit such strong soul power.

Chen Xin's reaction caught the attention of Yu Yuanzhen and Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi was puzzled, wondering what was going on with Uncle Sword?

Yu Yuanzhen knew exactly what Chen Xin was thinking. Ordinary Soul Fighters might not notice anything amiss with Tiankong, but Chen Xin was a ninety-sixth level Titled Douluo.

Just as the atmosphere became slightly awkward, and the three adults were unsure of what to say next, Ning Rongrong cheerfully smiled and asked, "Big brother, have you awakened your martial soul?"

She was ready to show off her innate level-nine soul power!

Having finally found a peer, Ning Rongrong jumped at the chance to boast.

"Rongrong!"

Ning Fengzhi quickly interjected, as martial soul awakening and soul power levels were personal secrets not typically discussed upon a first meeting.

Yu Yuanzhen, however, waved his hand dismissively, as everyone there was well aware of each other's situations.

As Yu Yuanzhen contemplated Ning Fengzhi's invitation, he slightly hesitated before nodding, "That would be most kind, Clan Master Ning."

"Thank you, Uncle Ning," Tiankong politely expressed his gratitude.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Tiankong and the visibly upset Ning Rongrong, and somewhat wistfully commented, "I envy you, Clan Master Yu. If only I had such an adopted son..."

Ning Rongrong: "???"

Yu Yuanzhen: "???"

Yu Yuanzhen's expression darkened, a fleeting murderous intent flashing in his eyes, his soul power instinctively rising.

Ning Fengzhi is no fool—Tiankong represents the future of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan. It seemed Ning Fengzhi had ambitions that were a little too presumptuous.

Fortunately, Yu Yuanzhen restrained himself at the last moment, though his displeasure was evident.

"Clan Master Ning, perhaps it's best we don't impose. We will take our leave," Yu Yuanzhen stated, taking Tiankong's hand and turning to depart.

This left Ning Fengzhi confused, wondering what had gone wrong when the conversation had been flowing smoothly just moments before.

"Fengzhi, when you made that comment just now, this old man almost wanted to kill you!" Chen Xin quietly transmitted his voice to Ning Fengzhi.

He too was nervous; with Tiankong and Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong here, a fight breaking out in Heaven Dou City would not be a trivial matter.

Ning Fengzhi's complexion changed. He couldn't fathom why Yu Yuanzhen would suddenly have such a deadly impulse towards him!

Reflecting briefly, he pinpointed the likely trigger.

"Could it be because I mentioned the adoption?" That seemed to be the moment Yu Yuanzhen's demeanor shifted.

They parted on less than amicable terms.

"Fengzhi, that young one is no ordinary child! The fluctuations of soul power emanating from him are stronger than those of an average Soul Honor!" Chen Xin remarked as he watched Yu Yuanzhen and Tiankong walk away.

"If I were Yu Yuanzhen, and you dared to say that, I might have been even less courteous than him."

"Ever since Yu Yuanzhen brought that child back to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, he has disregarded opposition from his clan to adopt him as his grandson."

"And the treatment he's given is even better than that of his own grandchildren."

"After the martial soul awakening, he personally took him to obtain a soul ring..."

Chen Xin paused, reflecting on the significance of Yu Yuanzhen personally escorting Tiankong to get a soul ring after his martial soul awakening.

What did that indicate? Clearly, it meant Tiankong had full innate soul power.

From the intelligence reports sent back by spies and the phenomena that occurred on the day of Tiankong's martial soul awakening at the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the details were extraordinary.

Now, it was even more exceptional, as with the support of all the elders of the clan, Tiankong had been made the Young Clan Leader.

The next Clan Master of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan! All the elders supported this decision.

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