Ning Rongrong exclaimed in surprise.
Then her eyes lit up, and she blurted out, "Oh right, Dad! Did you bring money this time? Quickly give me a few million to tide me over!"
Ning Fengzhi: "..."
He was speechless for a moment, bewildered in the wind. This little cotton jacket seemed to have a few holes in it.
At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing also rushed over upon hearing the commotion. Seeing the two unfamiliar men, she immediately entered a state of alert.
"Rongrong, who are they?" Aside from her teacher, any unfamiliar male was enough to trigger her vigilance.
"Zhu Qing Senior Sister, don't be nervous!"
Ning Rongrong quickly explained, "This is my Dad and Bone Grandpa!"
Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing immediately relaxed and reminded her, "Since they are your family, why are you letting them stand outside the door?"
"Oh, right, right, right! Dad, Bone Grandpa, quickly come in and sit down. I'll pour you some water to drink." Ning Rongrong finally reacted.
Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo exchanged glances, sighed, and stepped into the courtyard.
They felt that Ning Rongrong hadn't changed at all.
Yet, they also felt that the somewhat settled temperament she now possessed was incomparable to her former self.
Having spent many years together, even subtle changes would leave traces.
For some reason, a feeling of relief welled up in Ning Fengzhi's heart.
"Fengzhi, Rongrong seems to have grown stronger!" Gu Rong whispered.
Ning Fengzhi said, "I feel it too."
After sitting down, Ning Fengzhi began his interrogation: "Rongrong, do you know why we came? Are you hiding something from Dad? And what do you need gold coins for?"
Ning Rongrong's eyes darted around. She had merely spoken her mind impulsively just now.
Money? What else could she do with it but prepare to provide for her teacher, what else?
However, she had already guessed why her Dad and Gu Rong had found their way here.
But she couldn't say it!
She secretly thought, It's over, it's over. How am I going to get rid of them?
She looked at Zhu Zhuqing and mentally pleaded for help: "Zhu Qing Senior Sister, what do we do now? Save me!"
Zhu Zhuqing was also helpless: "Rongrong, does your stomach hurt?"
This nonsensical answer, Ning Rongrong instantly understood.
"Ouch!"
She immediately clutched her stomach, her expression pained, "Dad, Bone Grandpa, my, my stomach suddenly hurts so much, I can't accompany you anymore! You've seen me, so just leave the money and go back first!"
Her exaggerated acting silenced all three people present.
Zhu Zhuqing raised a hand to her forehead, not wanting to get involved anymore.
Gu Rong subconsciously wanted to step forward to ask, but Ning Fengzhi stopped him with a look.
Only someone who truly loved her would still be willing to play along with her act, even under these circumstances.
"Rongrong..."
Ning Fengzhi's expression slightly darkened, "Stop acting and answer my questions."
Seeing that she was exposed, Ning Rongrong simply gave up: "Dad, of course I need money for tuition fees."
Ning Fengzhi glanced at her. This brat, still playing dumb?
"Let's not talk about the money first, you know what I want to ask!"
"Oh, don't force me! Without my teacher's permission, I won't say anything!"
Ning Fengzhi sighed and stopped pressing her.
"Alright, then please invite your teacher out. I'll talk to him, is that acceptable?"
"Teacher went out to run errands, he's not here!"
Ning Rongrong stubbornly added, "My teacher is the best teacher in the world, so don't get any other ideas."
Ning Fengzhi suddenly felt a sense of unease.
Had his daughter encountered some shady character? This wouldn't do. If he wasn't allowed to see him, then he absolutely had to see him.
"Really not here?"
"Absolutely true, if you don't believe me, you can ask Zhu Qing!" Ning Rongrong explained.
"Alright, if you have nothing else, then go back first. I still need to cultivate."
Gu Rong interjected, "Rongrong, you can tell us what level you are now, can't you?"
"Bone Grandpa, you're the best. I'm level 29 now."
Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi both showed disbelief upon hearing this. How could she have gained three levels in such a short time since coming out?
She had never seemed so dedicated to cultivation before!
Could it be that she hadn't met a shady character, but had truly met a good teacher?
Connecting this to the news they had received, their expressions immediately became rich and varied.
They absolutely had to meet this person.
Gu Rong and Ning Fengzhi exchanged a smile, each nodding.
"Fengzhi, we'll just wait here for her teacher to return."
Ning Rongrong heard this and grew anxious, quickly speaking to stop them:
"Huh? No, I don't agree."
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong had already aligned their thoughts. Did Ning Rongrong's agreement matter?
"Rongrong, you go cultivate, you don't need to mind us."
"You're being unreasonable, aren't you? How can you be like this..." Ning Rongrong looked aggrieved.
She didn't know what Jiang Yunzhou would think if he saw this when he returned.
What if he got angry and disliked her?
But she couldn't do anything about her Dad. They were refusing to leave, and she was completely helpless.
For a moment, the atmosphere was a bit awkward.
Just as Ning Rongrong was at her wit's end, the courtyard gate was pushed open again, and Xiao Wu skipped in: "Rongrong, Zhu Qing, I'm here to freeload a meal again... Eh?"
Before she finished speaking, she saw Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo in the courtyard.
Especially Bone Douluo, his deep, imposing aura coupled with his sharp gaze, instantly made her feel as if she had fallen into an ice cave, her heart pounding!
Her face instantly turned pale, completely devoid of color.
Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong saw her pale face and quickly went forward to ask.
Gu Rong's expression tightened, and he whispered to Ning Fengzhi, "Fengzhi, this girl has a problem."
Xiao Wu forced a smile and said, "Rongrong, them?"
"Oh, they're my Dad and Bone Grandpa, they're not bad people, Xiao Wu, what's wrong?" Ning Rongrong quickly introduced.
Xiao Wu didn't know whether to laugh or cry. Of course, they weren't bad people to Ning Rongrong.
A wave of desolation washed over her, and she secretly thought, It's over, my identity has been exposed again!
No, what is wrong with this broken village? A Titled Douluo comes every three days. What's going on?
The moment she met Gu Rong's gaze, she knew he had seen through her.
"Rongrong, I'm fine."
"You, hello, I, I suddenly remembered I have something to do, I'm leaving now!" Xiao Wu turned and left without looking back.
"Hey? Xiao Wu, weren't you here for dinner?"
"So, sorry! Rongrong, my stomach suddenly hurts, I'm going back first!"
Xiao Wu fled in a panic, tears welling up and streaming down her face.
She ran all the way back to the Shrek Academy dormitory, slammed the door shut, and tightly wrapped herself in her blanket, as if only then could she block out the terrifying scrutiny from outside.
She screamed frantically in her heart: Yunzhou Older Brother, you said you would protect me! I agreed to be your disciple, please, quickly come and save this little bunny!
At some point, Jiang Yunzhou had become her lifeline, his image filling her mind.
At this time, Jiang Yunzhou, far away in Shenghun Village, was unaware of what was happening at Supreme Academy.
He always felt that this operation had gone too smoothly.
He had originally estimated that it would take at least three or four days to achieve anything, but he had succeeded within a day.
So, he simply swaggered into the blacksmith shop.
He wanted to wait and see if Tang Hao would return.
Because he didn't know if Tang Hao had left any contingencies on Ah Yin.
Would taking Ah Yin have already triggered some contingency, making him realize his home had been stolen?
But after waiting for a whole day, he didn't even see a ghost.
Jiang Yunzhou was a bit disappointed: "Did I beat him too badly last time, and he's hiding in some corner to heal?"
"Sigh, I wonder if those two little girls at home can take care of themselves, or if they're hungry... Never mind, I won't wait anymore."