Ning Bei rubbed the bruised flesh on his waist, and after making repeated assurances, left the Crown Prince Residence.
Back at the Sect, he was summoned to the Council Hall by Ning Fengzhi.
As soon as he entered the hall, he sensed the strange expressions of the three people present. Gu Rong met Ning Bei's questioning gaze and forced a smile on his gaunt old face.
"Good lad, you still say you don't have something going on with that Little Saintess? She's been staying here for days now."
Hearing this, Ning Bei staggered, nearly losing his balance. What's wrong with this old guy? Why is his thought process always so strange?
He glared at them, not bothering to explain. Anyway, everything would come to light after the Heaven Dou Imperial Family changed.
"My fifth trial is complete!"
As expected, the expressions of the three who were just gossiping instantly turned serious, though the excitement in their eyes couldn't be concealed.
"Really? What was the fifth trial again?"
Ning Bei raised his right hand and pointed to the ring on his index finger.
"The Ice Snow God Ring, a divine artifact of the Ice God. Gaining its recognition was the fifth trial."
"Hiss, a divine artifact!"
"Bei Er, what are the effects of this divine artifact?"
Chen Xin stared intently at the ring on Ning Bei's finger, his heart filled with fervor.
After explaining the two abilities of the Ice God Ring, he once again elicited exclamations from the three. It was indeed too abnormal. A single ring almost negated the entire auxiliary effect brought by the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, not to mention the Ice God's Blessing.
After the three calmed down, Ning Bei continued, "My sixth trial has also been issued: to establish Ice God Halls on the continent, and receive the support of Ice Soul Masters. The rewards will be distributed according to the prosperity and fame of the forces, with a time limit of one year."
Hearing the content of Ning Bei's sixth trial, the three were initially happy, but frowned slightly upon hearing the one-year time limit.
"One year? Isn't that too rushed?"
Ning Fengzhi's words were echoed by Sword and Bone, who nodded in agreement.
Ning Bei smiled slightly, indicating that he had already made arrangements.
"I have already established branch halls of the Ice God Hall in the central area of the Far North Land and Heavenly Water City, which are being managed and promoted by Little Snowflake and the Shui Family. In the next few days, I plan to establish a branch hall in Seven Treasure City as well. I believe that over the course of a year, we will be able to build up our reputation."
Hearing this, the three nodded in satisfaction.
"It's good that you have a plan. I will send people to promote the Seven Treasure City branch hall, as a contribution."
Ning Bei nodded, not refusing his old father's kindness. After chatting for a while, he asked about the Little Fox's situation.
With the serious matters discussed, the corners of Gu Rong's mouth once again turned up in a lecherous smile.
"What, can't wait to see your little lover? She should be with Rongrong and the others, but that Little Fox doesn't seem to get along very well with those girls. They've been bickering a lot these past few days. Why don't you go and mediate?"
Ning Bei gave Gu Rong a supreme eye roll, then left the hall amidst the three's teasing smiles, heading straight for the little girls' residence. Hu Liena should be there too.
Just as he entered the small courtyard where Ning Rongrong lived, he heard the Little Rabbit and the Little Fox arguing.
"Tch, eating and living here for free, can't even be chased away, so shameless."
"Hehe, what's wrong? Are you, silly rabbit, afraid that I'll steal your sweetheart away?"
"Who are you calling a silly rabbit?"
"Someone who gets taken care of so easily in a solo Spirit Duel, who else would be the silly rabbit?"
"Wah, ya ya ya! Rongrong, Zhuqing, let go! Xiao Wu must peel the skin off this stinky fox!"
Hu Liena sat across from the three girls, watching the enraged Little Rabbit with amusement, finding it very entertaining to tease her.
"Aiya, Xiao Wu, calm down a bit. No matter what, this person is representing Spirit Hall as a guest. If you act recklessly, others will say that our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has no manners!"
Xiao Wu, who had already formed a grudge with the Little Fox during the Soul Master Competition, couldn't stand the provocation and insisted on beating her up, struggling in Ning Rongrong and Little Cat's arms.
Hu Liena, who was constantly adding fuel to the fire, suddenly caught sight of a figure slowly approaching. Her eyes lit up, and she stood up to offer a salute.
"Young Master Ning, you've kept me waiting. I'm finally able to meet you today."
"Big Brother!"
"Big Brother Ning Bei!"
Upon hearing this, the three girls immediately turned around. Seeing Ning Bei return, they happily called out. Xiao Wu instantly became gentle, making Hu Liena's mouth twitch. That detestable stinky rabbit has two faces!
Ning Bei smiled and nodded at his three girls, then frowned.
"You're here to see me about something?"
The cold and distant tone slightly stunned Hu Liena, and an unnamed fire surged in her heart. No matter what, I'm still considered your Martial Niece, right? I've waited for you for so long, and this is the attitude I get?
Xiao Wu was very pleased with Ning Bei's reaction, making faces at Hu Liena smugly. Let you show off your power, see? My Big Brother Ning Bei doesn't care about you at all.
Although angry, Hu Liena kept the purpose of her trip in mind, put away her slightly stiff expression, and explained with tender affection:
"I'm here on my teacher's orders to ask Martial Uncle for some Soul Nourishing Pills in preparation for the trip to Slaughter City."
"???"
Several question marks rose in Ning Bei's mind. Wasn't I clear enough that day? Bibi Dong still intends to let the Little Fox go to Slaughter City?
And even if she's going, what does it have to do with me? Asking for Soul Nourishing Pills right off the bat?
"Are you sure it was your teacher who sent you?"
Ning Bei originally intended to confirm Bibi Dong's purpose, but after saying half a sentence, he had a pretty good idea.
Most likely, Pope Big Sister couldn't refuse her disciple and wanted me to play the villain, or directly pass the buck, so that if something goes wrong, she can blame me for her disciple being seduced away.
"Are you sure you want to go to Slaughter City?"
"Yes, Martial Uncle, I..."
"Wait, wait, how did I become your Martial Uncle?"
Ning Bei felt a headache coming on. What kind of messed up titles are these? How did I suddenly get such a big Martial Niece?
Hu Liena, who was interrupted, looked at Ning Bei strangely, thinking, 'Do you think I'm blind? That day in the Papal Hall, you and Teacher were like that... tsk tsk tsk, I can't even look at it.'
But knowing the way to survive, she understood that some things shouldn't be gossiped about, and just gave Ning Bei a knowing look.
For some reason, Ning Bei understood the meaning of that look at a glance, and a awkward smile tugged at the corner of his mouth.
"Forget it, since your teacher has agreed, I won't say any more. Just remember, if you don't want to die, stay away from that Tang San."
"Why?"
Hu Liena was very puzzled. It was one thing for her teacher to say that, but why did Ning Bei also regard that Tang San as so important, and even act as if she was inferior to him?
"Sigh, do as you see fit. I've said what I needed to say. Your life and death have little to do with me. If you want to die, don't blame me for not reminding you."
With that, Ning Bei threw a few jade bottles towards the Little Fox.
"These are some Soul Nourishing Pills and Restoration Pills. The Soul Nourishing Pills can repair damage to the soul and can also soothe emotional fluctuations to a certain extent, while the Restoration Pills are pills for recovering from injuries."
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