CH 139: Ning Fengzhi
CH 139
(Nobody's POV)
After finishing their match, they excited the Soul Arena and started walking towards Shrek school again.
But on the way, an unexpected guest showed up :"Rongrong." Ning Fengzhi called out as he waved at her.
"Father!" Ning Rongrong said before she rushed towards her father and jumped into his arms while Ma Hongjun teasingly jabbed Oscar a few times.
Ning Rongrong suddenly turned around while holding Ning Fengzhi's and running back to the group again.
They all stood side by side in a small half circle as he nodded at them with his cane in his hand :"hello, kids from Shrek School."
"Hello, Chief Ning." Ali politely nodded back in reply. After all, he wasn't alone. Being rude meant that Zhuqing and his other lovers' reputation would be damaged.
Even though Ali was someone that didn't care about public image and opinion, he still liked to be polite to those who treated him politely.
And now, even though he was unsure of what his situation with the Qibao Amber tribe would be in the future because of the Martial Soul Hall's "plan", because he was polite and Ning Rongrong's father, he was polite as well.
But he just shook his head with a soft smile :"for now, I am just Rongrong's father. I am just an elderly man, I am not your chief. Congratulations, Xiao San. You got a decade millennium soul ring."
Tang San nodded back with a smile :"you flatter me, uncle Ning. Haha, But it's nothing in front of my younger brother's century millennium soul rings."
Ning Fengzhi's eyes went wide before he asked :"so he is your younger brother? Wow, to think that you two brothers would be such geniuses.
It's nice to meet you, Tang Ali, I am Ning Fengzhi, Ning Rongrong's father. You can just call me uncle Ning like Xiao San."
Ali raised his hand to his head as he nodded and gave a salute with his index and middle finger :"it's nice to meet you, uncle Ning.
As you already saw, my name is Tang Ali, but everybody just calls me Ali. So you can feel free to do the same as well."
Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile :"alright, Ali. But count me impressed, even among the many geniuses that I have seen, you take the top.
You are so young, yet you've already reached the Soul King rank. And your soul rings have greatly shocked me.
But, Ning Rongrong has told me a little about you when she came back because of her martial soul.
She surprised me and both of her grandpas by telling us about your level, but she only said that your soul rings are decade millennium.
May I ask, how were you able to increase the age of your soul rings? I would of course pay a great price to know just a ground breaking knowledge."
But Ali just shook his head with a smirk :"sorry, uncle Ning, but I can't tell this to anyone. Let's just say, I have the greatest master in the world."
A surprised expression made its way to his face :"I see, of course such a genius would have a great master.
May I ask just who this master of yours is? To be able to train such a world defying genius like you, that person must be a great figure in the world."
But Ali just chuckled once again :"I'm very sorry for rejecting once again, but my master has told me to not let anyone know about her identity.
And I'm really not one to go against her words, so, yeah. Please excuse my rudeness for the rejection."
And Ning Fengzhi being a smart person, just shook his head with a smile :"no, it's alright. My curiosity just got the better of me.
But it's great to know a genius such as yourself. I hope that you are willing to pay a visit to the Qibao Amber tribe one day.
But that is for another day. I discussed with his majesty just now. Tian Dou Imperial School welcomes you."
Ali sighed as he shook his head :"sorry, but with how the Shrek was treated in Tian Dou Imperial School, it is on my black list now."
Tang San also nodded :"he's right, uncle Ning. We are good at Shrek school. But thanks for the offer anyway."
Ning Fengzhi patted Ning Rongrong's head as he smiled :"I should thank you. The hidden weapons you made for us are very handy. Rongrong, go on with your friends. Otherwise, I might be said to abuse authority."
But she snorted gently as she shook his hand off and turned to him :"they can gossip all day want. We won with our own effort. In fact, you saw that boss Ali won by himself."
Ning Fengzhi smiled and gave a small nod :"before you leave, introduce your friends to me."
Ning Rongrong nodded as she walked to the line and introduced :"senior Huang Yuan's Martial soul in the Lone Wolf. he is a storm attack soul master."
Huang Yuan put his hand over his chest with a small bow before Ning Rongrong introduced again :"senior Jing Ling Skeleton martial soul, keen attack branch. You've met brother Tai Long, pure strength type soul master."
And then she walked to the main group and introduced Jiang Zhu who was standing beside Ali :"this is miss Jiang Zhu. She is a tool soul master at level 35 from healing branch."
But it seems that her martial soul impressed Ning Fengzhi :"oh? Miss Jiang Zhu's martial soul is very special. Focusing on healing will bring you a bright future."
She then came to Ali's other side and grabbed Zhuqing's hand with a smile :"she is sister Zhuqing. Despite being the youngest, she reached the 40th level faster than all of us.
And she did it without the help of a sacred herb! She is also our vice captain with boss Ali being the captain.
The two have been dating for more than a year by the way. Zhuqing's martial soul has actually evolved several times and its name is Chaos Jaguar now.
She was actually level 40 half a year ago, but she also consumed a sacred herb then. Her level was 47 after hunting her 4th soul ring, but she hasn't told us her current level."
An impressed expression formed on Ning Fengzhi's face as he nodded :"very impressive. Miss Zhuqing is definitely a genius who has a high chance of reaching the titled douluo level.
It also makes sense that she is together with Ali. After all, geniuses attract beauties. Not only are both of them good looking, they are both geniuses, a match made in heaven. You have my blessings."
Zhuqing blushed as she lowered her head and gave a small nod :"thank you for the kind words, uncle Ning."
Ning Rongrong then went on to introduce the others :"this is Dai Mubai the Evil Eye White Tiger. He is the boss after boss Ali. He is already a soul master at level 44 at such a young age."
She then turned to Oscar, but was more bashful at introducing him :"he is Oscar, his martial soul is sausage. A tool soul master at level 41 from food branch."
But her words slightly surprised Ning Fengzhi :"food branch? Level 41?" Oscar took the chance to make a good impression in front of his crush's father :"uncle Ning, I admire the Qibao Amber tribe. I wonder if I have the honor to join your cause?"
Though, Ali knew his intentions as he smirked :'admire the Qibao Amber tribe my ass. You don't admire his clan, you admire his daughter. But well, praise worthy to get the girl of your dreams.'
And Ning Fengzhi didn't turn him down either :"I would like to recruit you. With your talent, boy, the door of Qibao Amber tribe is always open for you."
"Father, you can't call him "boy"
But Ning Fengzhi just laughed :"the joy messed with my head. Xiao Ao has a great future in the food branch."
And they started to move as she kept on introducing :"you know brother San well. Over here is brother Ma Hongjun. His martial soul is Phoenix, level 41 from storm attack branch."
"Phoenix?" He asked, surprised :"are all of you above level 40 already?" And Ning Rongrong answered :"Xiao Wu hasn't reached level 40 yet. But she didn't use the sacred herbs. Otherwise, her level would be much higher."
But suddenly, Ma Hongjun pulled an unexpected move as he walked to Ning Fengzhi's side :"hello, uncle Ning.
Do you have another daughter as beautiful as Rongrong? If I could marry your daughter, I'll join Qibao Amber tribe right away!"
They all laughed, including Ning Rongrong, but Ali shook his head as he face palmed :'this dumbass...'
But the respond of Ning Fengzhi was even more unexpected :"but Rongrong is the only daughter I have. If she is willing to do so, I have no objections."
But that honestly made Ali feel weird :'bruh, what... What kinda father is this? He just lost every bit of respect that I had for him.
How the fuck do you expect me to respect someone that would marry his daughter to someone he just met because the guy is better than average, barely genius?
Nah, man. I won't respect this kind of father that would marry of his daughter just to pull a genius into his clan.'
Though, it seems that Ma Hongjun didn't want to steal the crush of his brother either :"perhaps I should get myself a pretty wife instead. You said it yourself, the door of Qibao Amber tribe will always be open for us."
But Ali didn't believe in that either :'heh, bullshit. These kinds of people only accept you when you are a genius and aren't in any trouble.
But if you anger a big shot, they will immediately throw you away faster than you can get what happened.
Wasn't it obvious by how shamelessly he was talking about pulling the geniuses inside? At least be a little humble in doing it.
I mean, it's not wrong to want geniuses, but I still don't like it that they will probably just leave him if he's not good anymore.'
Ning Fengzhi :"yes, the Qibao Amber tribe welcomes you at all time. I am glad to meet talented young people like you today. You may go back now. I need to have a word with Xiao San."
It seems that his words annoyed Ning Rongrong, though. Cause she showed him her tongue as she put her hands on her sides :"this is not fair. You care more about him than me."
"I do wish to have a son like Tang San." He said before they all started to walk away. But Ali noticed how a sad expression took over Tang San's face for a second.
He sighed as he continued walking with Zhuqing by his side :'Ning Fengzhi's words probably reminded him of dad.
I've gotta admit, even I miss that grumpy old guy. He is my dad in this world after all. And even though he didn't do much of a good work at it, I still do care for him.'
As they walked away, Zhuqing grabbed his hand and gently squeezed with a slightly worried face :"Ali, what happened? Why are you suddenly sad?"
Ali just smiled as he shook his head :"nothing. I just missed my dad a little, that's all. Haven't seen that old man in years, wonder what he's doing.
But oh well, forget about it for now. Let's go and relax. Or better yet, see if Mubai can convince that bitch dean of ours."
And that's what they a set off to do as they went to his office and waited outside while Dai Mubai went inside to convince him.