“Perhaps she was inspired by my efforts and is diligently Cultivating within the Sect,” Li Tian said indifferently.
While he was studying with Chen Xin, Ning Rongrong frequently came to the academy to bother him.
If not for that, he would probably have reached Level 20 long ago.
However, after Li Tian finished his studies and moved out of Ning Clan Castle, he never saw her again.
Ning Rongrong ran away from home.
That’s right, due to his arrival, the plot had undergone some changes.
Ning Rongrong ran away from home earlier than in the original timeline.
Ye Lingling asked, “Have you never thought of proactively visiting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?”
Li Tian retorted, “How do you know I haven’t?”
He had indeed gone, but not for Ning Rongrong, but for Chen Xin.
Chen Xin had diligently taught him for a whole year.
Although they didn't have the formal title of master and disciple, the reality of their master-disciple relationship was undeniable.
Initially, Li Tian was still somewhat wary of Qian Renxue’s attitude.
After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was different from the Dugu Residence; befriending the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could easily arouse Qian Renxue’s suspicion.
However, Li Tian later thought it through.
If he truly severed ties with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, wouldn't he become an ungrateful wretch?
Who would dare to employ such a person?
He also didn't want to become the kind of person he disliked most because of external factors.
And so.
He would take Qian Renxue to visit Chen Xin at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School during every holiday season.
It was during his first visit that he learned.
Not long after Ning Rongrong returned to the Sect, she had a big argument with Ning Fengzhi.
And then ran away from home.
Later, he learned of Ning Rongrong’s whereabouts from Qian Renxue.
She went to Shrek.
Qian Renxue subtly mentioned many things; although she didn’t explicitly state it, her words implied that Ning Rongrong didn’t run away from home.
Instead, she was actively sent there by Ning Fengzhi.
Because Shrek had three Innate full spirit power geniuses, and two more with Innate spirit power of eight or nine levels.
Such a small group.
Coupled with the backgrounds of Tang San, Yu Xiaogang, and Dai Mubai.
Their value was higher than Li Tian’s.
Li Tian didn't feel much about this; he wasn't particularly interested in Ning Rongrong.
After all, Ning Rongrong at that time was similar to Xiao Wu.
She couldn't even be considered a loli, making it difficult to develop any interest.
Ning Fengzhi’s choice also aligned with his character.
“What? Are you afraid I'm an ungrateful wretch not worth entrusting anything to?” Li Tian asked with a smile, looking at Ye Lingling.
Ye Lingling said exasperatedly, “Can you be serious? I’m afraid you’re overlooking the nuances of human relationships.”
“The maintenance of friendships is mutual.”
“Although you are currently unable to provide any assistance, you should still maintain the proper attitude.”
Li Tian nodded in agreement.
“Don’t worry, I’m not stupid. I visit them every holiday season.”
Upon hearing this, Ye Lingling said no more.
She was simply reminding Li Tian, as his background was a factor.
He might not understand these things.
Since he was maintaining the relationship, there was nothing more to say.
Actually, she was quite curious.
From their interactions over the past two years, Li Tian didn’t resemble a child from a commoner family at all.
Why did he choose the Heaven Dou Imperial family back then?
With his talent, no force would refuse his joining, right?
However, despite her curiosity, she never thought of asking.
Don’t misunderstand, even though they can joke around now and their relationship seems very good.
They haven’t reached the point of being completely open with each other.
Speaking and acting with discretion; this was the first social lesson for noble children.
“I’m leaving now, see you tomorrow!” The carriage stopped at the entrance of the Ye Residence, and Ye Lingling put on her veil before alighting.
“See you tomorrow!”
After parting ways with Ye Lingling, the carriage quickly arrived at the Dugu Residence.
He got off the carriage and entered the Dugu Residence.
After inquiring, they found Dugu Bo by the fish pond in the back garden.
He was feeding the fish.
“Grandpa!”
“Senior Dugu Bo.”
“Mm.”
Seeing the two return, Dugu Bo threw all the remaining fish food in his hand into the water.
“Come sit.”
Dugu Bo clapped his hands and motioned for them to enter the pavilion and take a seat.
“You brat are almost Level 20, aren’t you?” Dugu Bo scrutinized Li Tian, saying with certainty.
Li Tian nodded: “I should be able to Breakthrough within seven days.”
Dugu Bo nodded in satisfaction: “I heard your Physique strength is comparable to a Spirit Elder?”
Li Tian said: “I’ve compared myself to other Spirit Masters in various aspects, and my Physique strength is already not much worse than an average Level 30 Spirit Grandmaster.”
“Perhaps it still can’t compare to a Level 30 Spirit Grandmaster with a top-tier Beast Spirit, but absorbing a spirit ring not exceeding 1,500 years should pose no risk.”
Dugu Bo nodded, thinking to himself: “No matter how special the Thousand Machine Umbrella is, it’s ultimately just a Tool Spirit, and Tool Spirits don’t provide much amplification to one’s Physique.”
“Yet this brat is only Level 19, but his Physique strength is comparable to a Level 30 Spirit Master.”
“This kid has a secret. How can I get him to share this secret so that Yan Yan can also benefit from it?”
That’s right, this was Dugu Bo’s purpose in calling Li Tian over this time.
Li Tian’s public explanation was due to his Spirit.
However, this explanation might fool ordinary people, but it couldn’t fool Dugu Bo.
A Level 19 Physique comparable to Level 30.
If you said you had a Beast Spirit, I would believe it, but you have a Tool Spirit.
No matter how special a Spirit is, it wouldn’t be this outrageous.
When Li Tian heard him ask about his Physique, he realized the purpose of his summons.
He had long anticipated this situation.
To solve the flaws of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit, Dugu Bo must have researched Spirits extensively.
His explanation would be difficult to fool him.
Li Tian had no solution for this; he couldn't possibly hide his strength and settle for absorbing a hundred-year-level second spirit ring, could he?
That would be completely idiotic.
However, this might not be a bad thing; it could be used to gain some favor.
Is the method of improving Physique valuable?
If Physique can be improved, then the standard configuration for the first four spirit rings can be rewritten.
And spirit rings also have a certain effect of improving talent.
Whether for a force or an individual, the value is unquestionable.
Li Tian was willing to share such a valuable method.
Furthermore, he would later provide a solution to the flaws of the Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit.
Could Dugu Bo still turn his back on them?
The possibility exists, but the risk isn't that high.
After all, they already had some emotional foundation.
Moreover, Dugu Yan was already a Spirit Grandmaster; no matter how much her Physique improved, she couldn't directly absorb a ten-thousand-year spirit ring, as ten-thousand-year spirit rings also had mental force requirements.
In other words, even if the method was told to them, it wouldn't attract outside covetousness.
However, there was still one problem.
The problem Dugu Bo could think of, could Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School not think of it?
If he told them, would it reach Tang San’s ears?
Spirit Hall probably wouldn’t; no matter how lovestruck Bibi Dong was, she wouldn’t share such a secret with Yu Xiaogang unless he reconciled with her.
And now Tang San’s identity had already been exposed early because of him.
So it was even less likely.
Ning Fengzhi was a businessman; he would never engage in such a losing business.
Ning Rongrong, however, was hard to say.
