Ning Rongrong looked at Su Bai, her expression changing.
No wonder Zhu Zhuqing and Liu Erlong's attitudes towards him had shifted significantly.
It turned out that Su Bai did treat them exceptionally well.
Although she didn't know exactly what he had done, she could not deny that they had gained substantial benefits.
With her current constitution, she could absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring for her third spirit ring.
So what about the fourth spirit ring, the fifth spirit ring, and even beyond? Wouldn't she be able to absorb spirit rings that were over a hundred thousand years old in the future?
She could hardly dare to imagine it.
This man was truly too mysterious.
Su Bai didn't explain anything, heavily injuring a ten-thousand-year-old Purple Bamboo.
Then he beckoned to Ning Rongrong, saying, "Don't just stand there; come over and absorb the spirit ring!"
Only then did Ning Rongrong snap back to reality and pull a dagger.
But dismayed, she found she couldn't injure the ten-thousand-year-old Purple Bamboo.
Such a high-level spirit beast not only had high spiritual power but also great defense.
Although Ning Rongrong's dagger was of decent quality, it still couldn't penetrate its defense.
Seeing this,
Su Bai handed a black dagger to Ning Rongrong, saying, "This was made from a scale that shed when I transcended my tribulation. It's a gift for you."
A cold sensation spread through her hand as soon as Ning Rongrong took the dagger.
Just one look, and she could tell the dagger was extraordinary.
But there was no time to dwell on this now; if she delayed any longer, the ten-thousand-year-old Purple Bamboo would die.
So she swiftly delivered a fatal blow.
Then, she began to absorb the spirit ring.
It wasn't long before Ning Rongrong completed the absorption.
After all, with her now-strong constitution, absorbing a ten-thousand-year spirit ring wasn't particularly difficult.
"Su Bai, I did it! I absorbed a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, and I feel like my spirit power has already broken through to level thirty-seven."
Ning Rongrong exclaimed excitedly, then threw herself into Su Bai's arms.
She was overjoyed.
And deeply moved.
Not only had Su Bai given her immortal herbs to enhance her spirit power and evolve her martial spirit,
but he had also used special methods to strengthen her constitution, allowing her to absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring directly.
He even gave her a precious dagger.
Su Bai was incredibly good to her.
Ning Rongrong took the initiative and kissed him.
Su Bai, feeling joyful, responded eagerly.
Bringing Ning Rongrong back to the cave-dwelling, Su Bai instructed, "You should consolidate your spirit power and rest well. I'll come to see you later."
"Mm-hmm!"
...
Elsewhere.
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"What!? You say Rongrong was captured by that spirit beast, and her life is uncertain?"
Hearing this shocking news, Ning Fengzhi could no longer remain calm and exclaimed in distress.
Ning Rongrong was his daughter and the young master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
She had innate spirit power as high as level nine after many generations.
For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Rongrong represented the future.
She was also the one most likely to break through to level eighty.
But now, she had been captured by a spirit beast and was to bear its offspring.
Ning Fengzhi couldn't accept it no matter what.
"I'm sorry, Sect Master. It's our fault. We failed to protect Rongrong, sacrificing her so we could escape with our lives."
Sword Douluo, full of guilt, admitted.
As a titled Douluo, it was disgraceful that a young girl had to sacrifice herself for his survival.
Moreover, before setting off, he had confidently declared Su Bai to be no match.
Bone Douluo fared no better.
Sighing,
Ning Fengzhi took a deep breath and shook his head, saying, "Uncle Jian, Uncle Bone, you need not feel guilty. Rongrong did the right thing. Compared to her, you are more crucial to our sect. She is indeed my daughter."
Turning serious,
Ning Fengzhi continued, "But regardless, Rongrong is the future of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. We must rescue her."
"Uncle Jian, you both are injured. Recuperate first, and we'll discuss how to save Rongrong once you've healed."
"Alas, it can only be this way."
Sword and Bone Douluo felt helpless, but it was the only course of action for now.
A few days later.
Thanks to the various spiritual herbs of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Sword and Bone Douluo recovered from their injuries.
Thus, they and Ning Fengzhi headed to the Star Dou Forest.
Meeting up with the Shrek group.
Seeing Ning Fengzhi had arrived, the Shrek members felt reassured.
With Ning Fengzhi's support, they were confident they could defeat that spirit beast.
The most excited among them was Tang San.
He dreamt of Su Bai being killed, allowing him to seize his destined girl.
With Ning Fengzhi, the world's best support, they were sure to defeat Su Bai.
Yu Xiaogang also looked eager.
Life had been harsh lately, and he missed Liu Erlong dearly.
Rongrong!
I'm coming to save you.
Oscar was equally thrilled.
Time had been short; maybe Rongrong hadn't done anything with Su Bai.
Little did he know that Ning Rongrong had already fallen for Su Bai completely.
"Let's go rescue Rongrong!"
Ning Fengzhi didn't spare them a glance, merely indicating that Sword and Bone Douluo would lead the way.
Out of courtesy, he didn't speak harshly.
However, because of Ning Rongrong's situation, he had no goodwill left for the Shrek people.
...
In Ning Rongrong's cave dwelling.
She and Su Bai had just finished an intense session.
Afterward, she lay, sweat-drenched, on Su Bai's chest.
Despite her enhanced constitution, she was no match for Su Bai.
She had confidently vowed to take Su Bai down before they started.
But clearly, she had overestimated herself.
"Ning Rongrong!"
"Rongrong!"
Calls echoed from outside.
Ning Rongrong's face changed.
She recognized the voices—not only her grandfathers, Sword and Bone Douluo, but even her father had come.
Yet, she had already developed feelings for Su Bai.
Her heart was incredibly conflicted.
Su Bai spoke softly, "You don't need to feel torn. If you want to leave, I won't stop you."
Ning Rongrong said, "I think staying here is quite nice."
These past few days, Su Bai had been with her constantly, showing her the various beautiful sights of the Star Dou Forest and even cooking delicious meals.
And then, they would share intimate nights.
She found this experience wonderful, giving her a sense of being in love.
Moreover, Su Bai had truly treated her exceptionally well.
The most crucial point was, if her father knew her martial spirit had evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and that she had directly absorbed a ten-thousand-year spirit ring for her third spirit ring, he would surely be delighted!
With her father's far-sighted vision, he might even agree that she is Su Bai's woman.
Su Bai generously gifted her precious immortal herbs and was incredibly powerful.
Even her Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa were no match for him.
Now that she had become his woman, and considering his attitude towards her,
if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect ever faced a crisis, Su Bai would undoubtedly step in to help.
In every aspect, this was beneficial to both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and herself.
She believed her father would surely approve of her being with Su Bai.