Chapter 2869: Gathering Information_1
Just then, one of the disciples from the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect hurried over, speaking with utmost respect, "Sect Master, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo, the Crown Prince has arrived!"
Ning Fengzhi responded with slight surprise, "Qing He? What brings him here today?"
Under normal circumstances, Xue Qinghe would have come a few days later!
Upon hearing this, Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged a glance, saying, "Feng Zhi, you go ahead. We'll take care of Ning Rongrong."
Ning Fengzhi hesitated for a moment, then nodded, "Alright, then I'll leave Rongrong in your care!"
He suddenly remembered that it was from Xue Qinghe's own mouth that he had heard the name Xu Sheng, wasn't it?
Perhaps, this was an opportunity to inquire a bit further!!
With that thought, he turned and left…
Only then did Gu Rong raise an eyebrow, "Did you notice? Feng Zhi seemed a bit off when he heard the name Xu Sheng."
Chen Xin narrowed his eyes slightly, "Hmm, I noticed too, but since Feng Zhi has vehemently denied knowing, he must truly be unaware!"
"Perhaps he just happened to hear the name somewhere."
Gu Rong shrugged his shoulders, "Possibly. Let's go and see how Rongrong is doing. She has never been punished so severely before; I fear that she might be frightened by Feng Zhi!"
Upon hearing this, Chen Xin immediately pushed the earlier matters to the back of his mind…
He said urgently, "Yes, yes, yes, my poor Rongrong must still be kneeling in the great hall. We can't let her be wronged!!"
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Seeing Ning Fengzhi appear before him, Xue Qinghe respectfully clasped his fists, "Teacher, I've come uninvited today, sorry to interrupt!"
Ning Fengzhi chuckled lightly, "Not at all, I've always said, Qing He, you're always welcome at the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect whenever you come!"
He wished that this disciple with such exceptional talent would stay within the sect forever!
Unfortunately, his status precluded such a possibility!
Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, "Really? I'm glad I haven't interrupted you, Teacher!"
Ning Fengzhi glanced at the sky and suggested, "Qing He, let's not stand around here. We can talk while we walk!!"
The former naturally did not refuse, echoing, "Yes, Teacher!"
And so, the two of them entered the sect at a measured pace…
During this time, Xue Qinghe glanced at Ning Fengzhi and asked, "Teacher, I noticed a hint of worry on your face just now. Has something big happened in the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect?"
He had never seen such an expression from the latter, so it wasn't hard to guess that something was up!
Ning Fengzhi gave a wry smile and casually explained, "Nothing major has happened in the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect. It's just that the child Rongrong has been too mischievous. She caused some trouble outside, and it's given me a bit of a headache."
"If only she could be more like you, Qing He, how wonderful that would be!"
Xue Qinghe, showing no change in expression, replied, "Teacher flatters me. Rongrong's talent is no less impressive than mine. With more cultivation, she's certain to inherit your mantle!"
"At least, she can make the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect even more splendid!"
Ning Fengzhi did not deny this, "Perhaps, but right now, she's still just a spoiled and willful little girl!"
Suddenly, his gaze grew a shade more profound…
"Qing He, actually, your arrival today is quite timely. There's something I've been meaning to ask you!"
Xue Qinghe feigned surprise, "Oh? Please ask, Teacher. If Qing He has knowledge of it, I will certainly not conceal anything!"
What could it be that had Ning Fengzhi so perplexed?
Ning Fengzhi did not beat around the bush, and asked very directly, "Qing He, I remember you once mentioned a child whose talent surpasses even yours, correct?"
Xue Qinghe did not deny it, nodding, "Yes, Teacher. Are you considering taking another disciple??"
He was curious as to why the other party would ask such a question!
Could it be that something he had done had led to disappointment?
Ning Fengzhi thought there had been a misunderstanding and hurriedly shook his head in denial, "No, no, that's not it, I don't have plans to take on another disciple!"
"I just purely want to know the name of that child so that I won't fail to recognize him if we meet in the future!"
Xue Qinghe thoughtfully said, "So that's what it is."
"Teacher, that child's name is Xu Sheng, he once spent some time in the Tiandou Empire Palace!"
The pupils of Ning Fengzhi brightened as he muttered to himself, "Just as I thought!"
Immediately after, he continued to inquire, "Then do you know anything about this Xu Sheng? For example, what his Martial Soul is..."
Realizing his intention was too obvious, Ning Fengzhi added, "Of course, it's alright even if you don't know!"
Little did he know, these two questions instantly maxed out Xue Qinghe's vigilance...
Yet, he spoke with full of apology, "Teacher, I also don't know what Xu Sheng's Martial Soul is, I don't even know if he has awakened his Martial Soul!"
Ning Fengzhi clearly felt disappointed, but still somewhat unwilling to let it go...
"I see, then how did you judge that his talent is greater than yours, Qing He?"
Xue Qinghe pondered for a moment and then offered a fair answer...
"Through conversation, Xu Sheng appeared very mature in our talks and could consider problems from various aspects, at the very least, I am not his equal!"
Could it be that Ning Fengzhi is so persistent about Xu Sheng's information because he has heard something?
Ning Fengzhi reined in his emotions, "Feng Zhi, asking you so many questions as soon as you arrived, this is really..."
Xue Qinghe shook his head to show it didn't bother him, "It's okay, Teacher, I'm just sorry that I couldn't be of help to you!"
The former pursed his thin lips, "No matter, I was just casually asking, it's not certain that I'll even meet him in the future!"
It seemed, getting any information about Xu Sheng from Qing He might be a bit unrealistic!
But thinking about it, it was normal. If various sects and forces haven't even managed to find out about a person like Xu Sheng within the Martial Soul Hall, how could he possibly know!
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Tiandou Empire Palace!
"Your Majesty the Emperor, Yue Xuan Master requests an audience!!"
The soldier was kneeling on the ground, reporting with a serious face...
Xue Ye frowned, "Tang Xuanzhu? Let her in!"
Could it be that after Tang San had returned, he told Tang Xuan about me sending people to arrest him...
If that's the case, the matter could become somewhat troublesome!
Before long, Tang Yuehua entered the great hall...
She looked at Xue Ye with a complex gaze and said, "Your Majesty the Emperor!"
Xue Ye responded indifferently, "Tang Xuan, what brings you to the imperial palace today?"
Tang Yuehua took a deep breath, "The thing is, I would like to discuss with Your Majesty the Emperor about my nephew, Tang San!"
Xue Ye pursed his lips, "Tang San? Is he the child that Tang Xuan brought into the palace a few days ago?"
Tang Yuehua neither confirmed nor denied, "Yes, Your Majesty the Emperor!"
Xue Ye nodded and asked again, "I do have some impression of him, what would Tang Xuan like to discuss?"
Tang Yuehua stared at the other party and said word by word, "It's about the matter of the child Tang San being kidnapped near the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace!"
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