Chapter 137: Ning Rongrong's Heart

"Brother, do you think Xiao San will agree to discuss establishing the sect with Titan?" Xiao Wu asked curiously as they walked along the path in Shrek Academy.

"Xiao San? He won't refuse," Mu Chen replied confidently.

"You're that sure?" Xiao Wu smiled.

"Of course." Mu Chen nodded with certainty.

Knowing the storyline of Douluo, Mu Chen understood that in Tang San's heart, he wanted the Tang Sect to shine in the Douluo Continent. Mu Chen was merely advancing this storyline.

Tang San mistakenly believed Mu Chen to be the reincarnation of Tang Lan, an elder from the Tang Sect of the Huaxia realm. Thus, he never questioned Mu Chen's orders, especially something as significant as establishing the Tang Sect.

With Tang San and Titan from the Power Clan, establishing the Tang Sect was something Mu Chen didn't need to worry about. He just had to wait for the sect to be established and comfortably assume the role of sect leader.

"Brother, you're treating Xiao San as free labor!" Xiao Wu teased softly.

"Absolutely. If there's free labor, why not use it?" Mu Chen chuckled proudly.

"Rongrong!"

"Father! Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa!"

As Mu Chen, Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, Liu Erlong, and others were walking toward the faculty building of Shrek Academy, they encountered three people.

Leading them was a man with a jade-like face, straight nose, and gentle demeanor, wearing a spotless white robe. He appeared to be in his forties, with soft black hair draped casually over his shoulders, exuding an air of ease and authenticity.

Mu Chen recognized him as Ning Fengzhi, the master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and Ning Rongrong's father.

To Ning Fengzhi's left stood an elder in an immaculate white robe, with white hair and beard, and a serene expression. His eyes seemed to overlook all things, giving off an aura of supremacy. This elder was undoubtedly Sword Douluo Chen Xin, the guardian of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

The other elder, with slightly white hair and a skeletal build towering at 2.5 meters, was none other than Bone Douluo Gu Rong, another guardian of the clan.

From Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong's conversation, Mu Chen learned that Ning Fengzhi had come specifically to see his daughter.

"Hmm, you seem to have grown taller these days," Ning Fengzhi affectionately patted Ning Rongrong's head, glancing at Mu Chen.

It was clear that Ning Fengzhi had other motives.

"Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa, haven't you missed me over the past year?" Ning Rongrong playfully asked.

"Of course we have," Sword Douluo Chen Xin replied.

"I have too, but just a bit more than the coward," Bone Douluo Gu Rong said.

"No, it's me who missed you more," Chen Xin quickly retorted.

"No, he's lying. It's clearly me. What, don't believe it? Let's duel. Whoever wins missed Rongrong more," Bone Douluo challenged.

"Duel it is, whoever's afraid!" Chen Xin countered.

"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, you've been at it for a lifetime without settling this. Seeing Rongrong only once a year, let's leave it for today," Ning Fengzhi interjected.

"Hmph!"

"Hmph!"

Both Chen Xin and Gu Rong grunted in unison, choosing to compromise for Ning Rongrong's sake.

"Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa, I have a way to prove which of you misses me more," Ning Rongrong said mischievously, casting a glance at Mu Chen.

Mu Chen had a sudden foreboding feeling.

"What way?" Chen Xin asked.

"You can each have a match with Brother Mu. Whoever wins misses me more," Ning Rongrong suggested, then looked at Mu Chen. "Brother Mu, is that okay?"

"Brother, it seems Rongrong likes you," Xiao Wu whispered in Mu Chen's ear.

"Xiao Wu, don't talk nonsense," Mu Chen replied.

"Brother, this is a woman's intuition. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan is one of the seven great clans, and Rongrong is the sole heir. Her husband must be exceptional. Although you caused a stir at the Haotian Sect, few know of it. Rongrong wants you to show your worth to her father," Xiao Wu analyzed.

"But..." Mu Chen hesitated.

"Ding!"

"Congratulations, you have triggered a B-Rank hidden mission: Defeat Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong to make Ning Rongrong proud!"

"Don't want to?" Ning Rongrong asked, disappointment clouding her eyes.

Yes, Xiao Wu was right. Ning Rongrong had feelings for Mu Chen. If asked when she started liking him, Ning Rongrong couldn't pinpoint it. She only knew that ever since Mu Chen used the Thousand-Year Kill on her, his image was etched in her heart.

Ning Rongrong's proposal for the duels was to gain Mu Chen recognition from Ning Fengzhi and the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. If Mu Chen could defeat the clan's guardians, who would oppose her relationship with him?

In essence, this wasn't a mere spar; it was about whether Ning Rongrong could secure the clan's blessings for her relationship with Mu Chen.

No one knows a daughter better than her father! 

Ning Fengzhi watched Mu Chen, having discerned his daughter's deep interest in the youngest earl in the history of the Heaven Dou Empire.

Emperor Xue Ye had concealed Mu Chen's feats, wary of drawing the Spirit Hall's attention by revealing his prowess. Thus, even with Ning Fengzhi's lofty status, he only knew that his disciple Xue Qinghe had sworn brotherhood with Mu Chen, and that Emperor Xue Ye had granted Mu Chen the title of earl.

Ning Fengzhi wanted to see what made this young man so special to his daughter.

"Alright!"

Not wanting to see Ning Rongrong upset, Mu Chen agreed.

"Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa, what are you waiting for? Let's start!" Ning Rongrong's previous disappointment shifted to joy, her eyes meeting Mu Chen's. As their gazes locked, her cheeks flushed, and she shyly lowered her head, unable to maintain eye contact.

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