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Ning Fengzhi knelt, his entire body trembling.
Not from fear.
But from excitement.
The Senior actually knew his name.
What did that mean?
It meant that he—Ning Fengzhi—wasn't just a passing nobody in the eyes of this unfathomable existence.
He had presence.
"Yes! This junior is Ning Fengzhi!"
He raised his head, voice loud and earnest, nearly ready to recite his ancestors back eighteen generations just to leave a deeper impression.
"Since it's you, that's just right."
Lin Feng shifted lazily in his rocking chair, propping his chin up with one hand.
"You have a daughter named Ning Rongrong?"
The moment that name was spoken, Zhu Zhuqing—mopping the floor in the corner—paused subtly, glancing up.
Ning Fengzhi's heart exploded with joy.
The Senior… even knew Rongrong?!
Could it be the Senior had been silently watching over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect all along?!
"Replying to Senior—she is indeed my humble daughter!"
His voice brimmed with fatherly pride, his smile nearly glowing.
"My daughter Rongrong is exceptionally talented, possessing innate level nine spirit power, the most gifted in our sect in hundreds of yea—"
He cut himself off.
Right. Why would he brag? Before this Senior, "genius" probably meant nothing more than a dandelion seed on a roadside.
Then, from the corner of his eye, he spotted someone.
Zhu Zhuqing.
The girl who should've been attending Shrek Academy. His daughter's classmate.
Yet now…
The aura around her was clearly that of a Spirit Elder.
And not just any Spirit Elder—her foundation was terrifyingly solid.
That wasn't even the shocking part.
She was wearing the same black-and-red uniform as the waitress and cashier earlier.
An attendant.
Zhu Zhuqing had become the Senior's attendant.
A bolt of lightning struck Ning Fengzhi's mind.
The Senior asked about Rongrong…
He couldn't have… taken interest in her as well?
Wanted her to serve at his side?
His heart thumped violently, nearly leaping out of his throat.
This wasn't misfortune.
This was divine favor.
To serve tea and water beside such a Senior…
His ancestors would burst out of their graves in celebration!
In an instant, Sect Master demeanor, pride, calm—everything evaporated.
Ning Fengzhi crawled forward two steps, bowing deeply, voice trembling with eagerness.
"Senior! If you wish to see Rongrong, this junior will immediately send someone to Shrek Academy—no! I will go personally! I will personally bring her back to serve you!"
Everything Ning Fengzhi thought of, the seasoned Titled Douluo present naturally thought of as well.
A dozen gazes instantly turned toward him.
Damn it.
This old fox's luck is too good!
Lin Feng raised an eyebrow, interest flickering.
"Shrek Academy?"
"Yes! My humble daughter is currently studying there!"
Ning Fengzhi bowed even lower.
"That place may be shabby and run-down, but it helps temper her personality—hardship will be good for her."
Lin Feng nodded slowly.
"Oh—"
"That explains it."
Ning Fengzhi blinked.
"Se… Senior? What do you mean?"
Lin Feng slowly sat upright.
His once-lazy eyes now carried amusement—dangerous amusement—making Ning Fengzhi's heart hammer.
"Your daughter," Lin Feng said, his voice stretching out, "said something… interesting to me two days ago."
Ning Fengzhi felt his blood freeze.
"What… what did Rongrong say?"
Spirit Hall's Elders perked up instantly, chopsticks lowered, eyes blazing with gossip.
Chrysanthemum Douluo even winked at Ghost Douluo with a clear "Good show incoming."
Lin Feng didn't drag it out.
He snapped his fingers.
An ethereal, seductive voice echoed through the restaurant:
"Young maiden~ do you desire power? Do you wish to break through the limits of your Spirit?"
Everyone stiffened.
The Senior?
No… not quite. Similar, but not exactly.
Then a crisp yet wary young girl's voice responded:
"Who?!"
"Who's speaking?!"
Ning Fengzhi's heart lurched.
Rongrong.
He would recognize that voice anywhere.
"I am the will of Feng Ran Pavilion."
"Become an employee. Gain unparalleled opportunities. Fulfill your Sect's thousand-year dream."
Spirit Hall's members exchanged looks.
Ah—this was the Pavilion's recruitment recording.
Ning Fengzhi understood too.
He froze—
Then ecstasy exploded in his chest.
The Senior had invited Rongrong!
But—
Where was she now?
Ning Fengzhi's smile cracked.
Could it be…
Did Rongrong refuse?
His blood pressure skyrocketed.
Foolish child!
Do you know what you refused?!
That was enough fortune to make your ancestors claw their way out and laugh themselves to death!
No matter what, he would beg the Senior for another chance!
But before he could form his plan—
A clear, arrogant laugh erupted in the restaurant.
"Hahahaha! I'm dying of laughter!"
Ning Fengzhi's heart dropped into icy water.
Then—
"Me, Ning Rongrong of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, become an employee for your damn Feng Ran Pavilion?"
Silence.
Dead, suffocating silence.
The word "damn" was like two invisible slaps—
pa!
pa!
Ning Fengzhi's face turned paper-white.
A second ago, he felt chosen by the heavens.
This second, he became the punchline.
The restaurant's temperature plummeted.
Sixteen gazes, sharp and cold as blades, locked onto him.
Not curious.
Not amused.
But killing intent.
Pure, suffocating killing intent.
As if Ning Fengzhi were already a corpse.
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