Chapter 100 Ning Fengzhi's Decision, The Collapse of the Third Elder_1
"Brother Qin, if there's something to discuss, let's go inside,"
In front of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi came back to his senses.
No matter what Qin Xiao's purpose was, this was obviously not the place to talk.
Qin Xiao didn't say anything, he just nodded his head.
However, before everyone could turn around, a voice rang out from behind Ning Fengzhi and the others:
"Qin Xiao, you've finally come. I've waited for you so long that even the flowers have wilted."
Upon hearing the voice, Qin Xiao turned to look behind Ning Fengzhi and saw Ning Rongrong, in a long dress, running out from inside the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect.
Pat-a-tat, pat-a-tat, her fair little feet, tapping on the stone slabs.
This showed just how eager she was to see Qin Xiao.
Thump.
Like a swallow returning to its nest, Ning Rongrong flung herself into Qin Xiao's arms.
"Wuwu..."
Immediately afterward, Qin Xiao heard the sound of the girl's sobs.
Ah, this...
Qin Xiao had no idea what to do.
He could only give Ning Fengzhi a look for help.
"Ahem."
Ning Fengzhi cleared his throat and spoke in a deep voice, "Alright, Rongrong, it's indecent to cry and wail like this with so many people watching. Let's save what we have to say until we get back."
"Okay then..."
Ning Rongrong knew there were many eyes here, and she had to be mindful of her image.
However, after leaving Qin Xiao's embrace, she did not move away but clung tightly to the sleeve of Qin Xiao's garment.
"Is this really okay?" Qin Xiao asked somewhat headache-inducingly.
"This is my home, I don't think it's a problem, who else can say anything?"
Ning Rongrong obviously wasn't going to let go.
"Brother Qin, let's go."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head helplessly and walked ahead.
Qin Xiao thought for a moment and then followed quickly.
Ning Rongrong kept close by his side.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo walked side by side at the rear.
Not until everyone had disappeared did the disciples in front of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect finally take a slow breath.
"Who would have thought that kid younger than us is really a distinguished guest of the Sect Master."
"Lucky that the kid is nice enough; otherwise, we would have been in big trouble today."
The slim disciple said with lingering fear.
At the same time, he felt relieved.
Glad that he didn't act arrogantly, otherwise...the consequences didn't bear thinking about.
"But I'm more envious of how close he can get to the young miss...."
"You can tell that if Qin Xiao agrees, he'll be the Sect Master's favored son-in-law in no time..."
"Ah, if only I could switch places with that kid, I could cut decades off my journey, and wouldn't have to work hard for the rest of my life."
The Sect Disciples envied him openly.
...
On the other side.
In the Sect Main Hall.
"Brother Qin Xiao, please take a seat."
Ning Fengzhi gestured for Qin Xiao to sit before settling in his chair.
This time, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo didn't sit down but stood solemnly on either side of Ning Fengzhi.
In contrast, Qin Xiao's side wasn't lacking in presence either, since Ning Rongrong, standing by his side, was equivalent to the combined forces of Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Ning Fengzhi.
"Your Highness, please enjoy the tea."
Ning Rongrong, unconcerned about her own status, poured a cup of tea for Qin Xiao and then stood obediently behind him.
This scene caused Ning Fengzhi and the other two to twitch. Ning Rongrong had never treated them like this...
Alas.
A girl grows up and soon keeps her own counsel.
The three of them couldn't help feeling this way in their hearts.
Forget it, don't think any more, let's talk business... Ning Fengzhi felt that only by changing the subject could he keep his heart from aching.
"Brother Qin, I wonder what brings you here this time?"
He looked at Qin Xiao and got straight to the point.
From their past interactions, he knew Qin Xiao liked to be straightforward and disliked beating around the bush.
Qin Xiao smiled slightly and said, "To be frank, Sect Master Ning, I'm here to seek help."
"Help?"
Ning Fengzhi frowned, "I'm not sure where Brother Qin should start with this?"
Qin Xiao then pronounced three words, "Hao, Tian, Clan!"
"What?"
Sword Douluo could no longer hold back, his eyes wide, "Qin Kid, are you finally going to make your move on the Hao Tian Clan?"
Qin Xiao: "ヘ(´ｏ｀)ヘ."
"What do you mean by that?"
"The Hao Tian Clan is the one who is going to make a move on me, not the other way around. They have requested negotiations today at noon, and in my view, they intend to encircle me..."
Qin Xiao continued, shifting his gaze from Sword Douluo and looking towards Ning Fengzhi, "Does Sect Master Ning have any news of this?"
Ning Fengzhi shook his head, "I truly didn't know about this; otherwise, I would have contacted Brother Qin earlier.
But there is something I have yet to inform Brother Qin about. Just a few days ago, my Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect received a plea for help from the Hao Tian Clan. They did not specify what they intended to do; I simply brushed them off and ignored them."
"Thinking about it now, they probably wanted to unite with my Seven Treasures Glaze Sect to deal with you."
Upon hearing this, Qin Xiao was somewhat surprised, now almost certain that it was the Hao Tian Clan's intention to have the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect help them...
Little did they know.
The Seven Treasures Glaze Sect would rather see the Hao Tian Clan destroyed...
"It seems my guess was not wrong."
"The Hao Tian Clan's invitation is a setup."
Qin Xiao was now one hundred percent certain of his suspicion and even managed a smile, "To be honest, I also want to take this opportunity to wipe out all the strong players of the Hao Tian Clan in one fell swoop."
Ning Fengzhi's mind raced, asking, "Then how would you like my Seven Treasures Glaze Sect to cooperate with you?"