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The conditions Yu Xiaogang offered failed to impress Ning Rongrong; instead, a hint of disdain crossed her lips.
A better auxiliary soul master?
Is your brain even functioning properly, Yu Xiaogang?
Behind me stands the continent's most outstanding auxiliary soul master sect. Why would I need to learn from someone who comes from an offensive-oriented sect like yours?
Oh right, I forgot—this guy was already expelled from the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
As for the competition rankings, Ning Rongrong couldn't care less.
Honor was something for those without it to strive for.
She, Ning Rongrong, was born at the pinnacle of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect. Why should she chase such hollow titles? All she needed to do was fulfill her duty as the next leader of her sect.
On the other hand, Yu Xiaogang's insistence stemmed from his reluctance to let go of a top-tier auxiliary martial soul wielder like Ning Rongrong.
The Advanced Soul Master Tournament was just around the corner, only a year or two away. At Tang San's current cultivation speed, he would undoubtedly fail to reach level 40 by then. To secure the vanity-boosting title of "Champion Mentor" in the tournament, having a soul master like Ning Rongrong—who could provide three soul skills granting a 40% team-wide boost at level 30—was absolutely crucial.
If it were an ordinary auxiliary soul master, Yu Xiaogang might have simply said, "Leave if you want. Shrek doesn't need useless people like you."
At this moment, Ning Rongrong realized something: why had she bothered explaining so much? If she wanted to leave, did they really have the guts to stop her?
"I'll say this clearly—I've come here to formally withdraw from your academy out of respect. Don't be ungrateful. I'll leave whenever I want.
Alright, Headmaster Flender, see you later. While Yu Xiaogang's teaching methods were terrible, you're still a decent agility-focused soul master. If things don't work out for you in the future, feel free to seek refuge in the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect with me.
Oh, and the same goes for the other teachers at Shrek. Goodbye."
With that, Ning Rongrong turned and walked away without looking back, displaying her utter contempt for Yu Xiaogang.
This reaction wasn't surprising. Ning Rongrong had always been a little devil. When she first arrived at Shrek, even when Flender gave her a cold shoulder, she dared to retort: "Who are you, a mere Soul Sage, to boss me around?"
It was only because of the bonds formed during their time together that she hadn't simply walked out earlier without a word.
As for the Seven Kill Sword soul master who joined the Shrek Seven Monsters alongside Ning Rongrong, it took him some time to realize that his young mistress had already left. He then calmly departed, showing no signs of emotional disturbance—
His composure was impeccable.
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A while later, Chen Gang's title celebration banquet officially began.
As the son-in-law of the Nine-Heart Begonia Ye family, Chen Gang already enjoyed considerable prestige in the Tian Dou Empire. Now, having broken through to Title Douluo status and regained his youth, he earned the envy of many veteran powerhouses.
However, though this was Chen Gang's title banquet, he was only briefly the center of attention. After a short round of greetings and the announcement of the banquet's start, the guests quickly moved on to mingling and feasting.
The most eye-catching figure, naturally, was Ye Wen. With four heavenly maidens fluttering around him, all eyes inevitably gravitated toward him.
But Ye Wen felt like he wanted to die.
I'm only thirteen years old! Suddenly having five fiancées—it feels like my future will never be peaceful.
Huo Yu'er didn't mind sharing her sisters, but she firmly claimed Ye Wen's left arm to assert her position as the first fiancée.
Though Ning Rongrong was still designated as the next heir of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect, this title was largely symbolic since Ning Fengzhi was still young and had plenty of life ahead of him.
Thus, Ning Rongrong, gradually shedding some of her responsibilities, began reverting to her former mischievous self. Without hesitation, she seized Ye Wen's right arm.
Dugu Yan, seeing that she was too late, flashed a look of frustration and directly embraced Ye Wen from behind, rendering him immobile.
Wait—this is a public banquet. You can't just cling to me like this in front of everyone! What kind of behavior is this?
Though being surrounded by beautiful women was undeniably enjoyable, Ye Wen couldn't help but feel socially mortified. After struggling for a bit, he managed to break free from the trio's encirclement.
At this point, Ye Wen noticed the shy Ye Lingling.
Then, thinking about the three fierce women behind him, he suddenly came up with a brilliant idea.
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"Lingling, you look pale. Did you skip breakfast? Come on, come on. I'm hungry too. Let's go enjoy a feast together."
Without waiting for Ye Lingling to respond, Ye Wen grabbed her slightly cool yet silky-smooth hand and made a strategic retreat toward a nearby dining table.
For a moment, the three women who had been fiercely competing were left stunned. They now realized that Ye Wen probably disliked their earlier possessive behavior.
While Huo Yu'er, confident in her status as the rightful main wife, remained calm and composed, Dugu Yan and Ning Rongrong awkwardly coughed and pretended nothing had happened.
Upon reaching the dining table, Ye Wen quickly released Ye Lingling's hand, noticing that it had grown warm.Â
Turning his head, he saw that the previously serene and elegant girl now had red-tipped ears. Though outwardly calm, it was clear that her heart was racing with embarrassment.
Though they were officially engaged, the two barely knew each other. Ye Wen chuckled awkwardly.
"Sorry, Lingling. Yanyan and the others were being too enthusiastic, so I used you as a shield."
Just then, Ye Wen noticed Ye Lingling opening her mouth as if to say something, but her voice was so faint that he couldn't make it out. Leaning closer, he strained to listen carefully.
This action completely flustered the already introverted Ye Lingling, leaving her utterly speechless. However, Ye Wen's hearing was excellent, and he finally caught her words:
"Just call me Lingling."
What? That's all? Ye Wen inwardly rolled his eyes. For a moment, he thought something serious was going on.
Now that Ye Wen was thirteen and Ye Lingling fifteen, calling her by her first name wasn't inappropriate. Ye Wen quickly adjusted his address, and though their engagement was arranged, he felt they could get along well since neither of them enjoyed noisy environments.
Though Ye Wen had changed how he addressed her, Ye Lingling retained her shy demeanor, proving just how introverted she truly was.
Meanwhile, Dugu Yan and the others eventually joined them. However, due to their earlier behavior, they refrained from aggressively competing for Ye Wen's attention this time. Instead, they busied themselves picking their favorite dishes.
During this process, Dugu Yan told Ye Wen to call her "Yanyan" instead of "Yan Jie," which sounded too formal.
As for Ning Rongrong—
She was the youngest among them, so Ye Wen calling her "Rongrong" felt natural and carried no burden.
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