Douluo: Ant Power Breaks the Sky

Chapter 58 Indifference
Chen Xin and Gu Rong looked suspiciously at Shi Yi who had recovered his body, then looked at Ning Rongrong and asked again with certainty, "Really?"

Seeing everyone's different expressions, even if Ning Rongrong was stupid, she understood what her father and grandfathers meant.

"Of course it's true, Dad. This is the first time we've left the academy since we came to Tiandou. How could Xiaoyi be related to that incident? And Xiaoyi is just a Soul Master now. How could he hunt down a hundred thousand year soul beast?" Ning Rongrong explained hurriedly.

Gu Rong and Chen Xin looked at each other, doubts still in their eyes, because the information they collected determined that the soul beast must be a transformed soul beast, and there were no signs of fighting at the scene. This also meant that even Shi Yi could still be the mysterious killer. Apart from the soul bones, they really couldn't think of anything else that could allow Shi Yi's fourth soul ring to surpass the level of a thousand years and reach nearly ten thousand years.

Ning Fengzhi seemed to have noticed Zhu Zhuqing's expression at this time, and smiled at Chen Xin and Gu Rong and said, "Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu, it's okay. They have only been in Tiandou for a short time, so they shouldn't be related to that incident."

At this time, Ning Rongrong remembered Xiao Wu's disappearance and said to Ning Fengzhi, "If Xiao Yi can kill the 100,000-year soul beast, then Xiao Wu can do it too? It seems that Xiao Wu from our academy disappeared in that place that day..."

Ning Fengzhi and the other two looked startled when they heard this. Before Ning Rongrong could finish her words, Ning Fengzhi asked, "Rongrong, why did your classmate disappear in that place?"

Ning Rongrong then started talking about Shrek’s victory over Huang Dou, until Xiao Wu’s disappearance at the end.

"Rongrong, I'm afraid your classmate is not missing but hiding." Chen Xin said very seriously.

"Yes, when the teachers of the academy have already been dispatched, a Soul Master risked her life to find someone who was captured by the old poisonous creature. If she is not stupid, then she has other intentions." Gu Rong whispered to Ning Rongrong.

"Grandpa, I don't quite understand what you are talking about." Ning Rongrong asked with some confusion.

“Rongrong, that night, your Grandpa Bone found a man in black, a hundred thousand year spirit ring, and a dead spirit beast in that place. There were no signs of fighting when your Grandpa Bone arrived. After the man in black saw your Grandpa Bone, he used his spirit skills to destroy the body. According to our judgment, the man in black should be from the Spirit Hall, and he is a master of the title level.” Ning Fengzhi said slowly.

"You mean Xiao Wu, under the pretext of looking for Tang San, took advantage of the night to kill a hundred thousand year level transformed soul beast? And then hid." At this time, Shi Yi also slowly walked over and said.

"How could Xiao Wu kill a hundred thousand year soul beast?" Ning Rongrong asked in surprise.

"Are you okay?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shi Yi with a hint of worry in her eyes.

Shi Yi shook his head slightly, looked at Ning Rongrong and said, "According to the information obtained by Senior Gu, there was a man in black, a soul beast corpse, and a 100,000-year soul ring. There were no signs of fighting at the scene. Obviously, the soul beast was a transformed soul beast. If the transformed soul beast's cultivation is lower than Xiao Wu's, Xiao Wu's ability is indeed possible to kill it with one strike, but Xiao Wu cannot absorb the soul ring and can only leave it where it is."

"Then why wasn't it the man in black who killed him?" Zhu Zhuqing asked puzzledly.

“If the black-clothed man’s cultivation level is that of a Titled Douluo, the number of Titles in Tiandou can be counted on one hand. The leader of the Blue Lightning Tyrannosaurus Rex Sect, as well as Dugu Bo, and the two seniors, Senior Gu, said that the black-clothed man released his spirit skills to destroy the body and all traces. As long as the spirit skills are released, it is impossible for Senior Gu to fail to recognize them with his experience. The only possibility is that the title is from the Spirit Hall. The black-clothed man should not be the murderer. With the level of the Spirit Hall, it is impossible for them to waste a hundred thousand year spirit ring, nor is it possible for them to choose the killing location near Tiandou City. So there is only the remaining possibility. Xiao Wu’s disappearance is not accidental.” Shi Yi said lightly.

Shi Yi bowed slightly to Ning Fengzhi and the others and continued, "This matter has been settled. The two seniors can find treasures for Rongrong to improve her physical strength before hunting for spirit rings. As for the analysis results just now, Zhu Qing and I should go back to the academy and report to the teachers, so as to prevent the teachers from stepping into that place and causing any more trouble."

After saying that, Shi Yi winked at Zhu Zhuqing, and Zhu Zhuqing nodded in understanding.

"Xiao Yi, why don't you stay here for a few more days? We can talk about cooperation on soul guides." Ning Fengzhi still had that warm smile on his face.

"No need for that. I'm still young, and it's time for me to focus on cultivation. Let's consider these issues after I've made some progress in my cultivation." Shi Yi said calmly.

Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, raised his lips slightly, and a disciple from the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect appeared in front of them.

"Send the two distinguished guests back to the academy." Ning Fengzhi personally instructed the disciple.

"Yes, Sect Master." The disciple clasped his fists and said.

Ning Rongrong looked at Shi Yi, whose attitude had changed drastically, but she didn't know what to say. She could clearly feel that Shi Yi's attitude had changed, but she didn't hear any major problems in the conversation between Shi Yi and Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Rongrong wanted to say something to Shi Yi, but was gently pulled back by Gu Rong.

As the two slowly left, Ning Rongrong asked Ning Fengzhi: "Dad, what happened? Why did Xiao Yi..."

Chen Xin looked at Ning Rongrong and sighed slightly. A trace of pity and guilt flashed in his calm eyes. He turned his back slightly.

Gu Rong also looked at Ning Rongrong with heartache. Since it was a matter of one hundred thousand year soul bone, even they couldn't have no suspicion towards Shi Yi.

Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Rongrong, was silent for a while, and then slowly explained: "Rongrong, we were indeed too anxious just now, but since it is related to the 100,000-year soul bone, it is normal for us to have doubts about him, because he has done something that almost no one can do. It is precisely because of such doubts that he has touched his red line that in his eyes, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is no longer a safe place."

Hearing this, Ning Rongrong suddenly felt that the whole world around her had changed. Her father and two grandfathers were not as wonderful as she had imagined.

"So what? If Xiao Yi really has a hundred thousand year soul bone, what are you going to do? Kill him and then take it out of his body?" Ning Rongrong shouted loudly to Ning Fengzhi, Gu Rong and Chen Xin.

"Rongrong, your father did all this for you. Do you think that guy is a good person? He is so nice to you because he is interested in the resources of our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect." Gu Rong said softly.

"Didn't I get any benefit?" Ning Rongrong asked back.

Ning Fengzhi sighed and said, "But some things cannot be obtained through exchange, do you understand, Rongrong?"

"I don't understand!" Ning Rongrong shouted at Ning Fengzhi, then ran away on her own.

"I'll go look after her." Chen Xin said softly, and Ning Fengzhi nodded.

After saying that, Chen Xin's figure slowly disappeared in the courtyard.

At this time, Gu Rong looked at Ning Fengzhi and said, "Fengzhi, if I can't use such a genius, why not..."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head slightly and said, "That child is a smart child. Under the circumstances just now, he was still able to calmly find a suitable reason to leave. He is hinting to us that he will not be an enemy of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and will even continue to be friends with Rongrong. If it were an ordinary child, I'm afraid he would immediately turn against us. Even if the deal fails, the friendship remains. Since the matter of the 100,000-year soul bone has nothing to do with him, and we have obtained a lot of clues, we should focus on the child named Xiaowu, and then let Rongrong send him a batch of rare metals, as a reward for his teaching Rongrong this lesson." Hearing this, Gu Rong thought of Ning Rongrong who had just left in a huff, and sighed, "This is the only way."

Ning Fengzhi gently patted Gu Rong's shoulder and comforted him, "Uncle Gu, don't think too much. If Rongrong wants to take over this position in the future, these are things Rongrong must go through."

Gu Rong also nodded: "I understand, Feng Zhi, but seeing Rongrong's appearance, I really feel distressed. I'm afraid that the sect will not be peaceful these days."

“I actually hope that the sect is not in peace, so that Rongrong can recover faster after venting his anger.” Ning Fengzhi said with a wry smile.

On the other side of the carriage.

Shi Yi looked at Zhu Zhuqing and chuckled, "What's wrong? Are you angry?"

Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shi Yi who looked relaxed and rolled her eyes at him, saying, "I'm just worried about Rongrong. I'm afraid that she will no longer be the same Rongrong after today."

"Oh, it seems you have experienced this too? It seems your sister was also cruel to you." Shi Yi joked with a smile.

Upon hearing this, a complex look flashed across Zhu Zhuqing's eyes, and past events one after another emerged in her mind.

"So you were pretending to be angry just now?" Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shi Yi and asked back.

Shi Yi shook his head slightly and sighed, "Of course not. Everyone has their own secrets and their own bottom line. Of course I am angry, but what can I do? In front of a behemoth like the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, what does my anger mean? The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect can trample on your bottom line at any time. Instead of getting angry, you might as well go back and practice well. Only when you are strong can you keep your bottom line. It is not in vain to get a piece of high-quality whale glue."

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing glared at Shi Yi and said, "I see you are not worried about Rongrong at all."

"Growth also requires a price. Of course, teaching a child also requires a price. I'm afraid there will be no peace in the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect during this period. When Rongrong comes back, we will see a brand new Rongrong." Shi Yi chuckled.

"Do you think this is a good thing for Rongrong?" Zhu Zhuqing asked softly.

"There is no absolute good thing in this world. After this incident, Rongrong may become the person Ning Fengzhi wants, but that is definitely not the person Rongrong wants herself to be." Shi Yi sighed.

"The self in my mind..." Zhu Zhuqing murmured and repeated.

Shi Yi smiled and patted Zhu Zhuqing on the shoulder and said, "It's okay, it's not a big deal. The fact that we can walk out of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect alive is proof. Ning Fengzhi still wants Rongrong to come to Shrek to study, so you should think about how to tell the dean when you go back. I'm afraid Xiao San won't believe this result after he comes back."

"I always feel that you don't seem to care much about the people around you." Zhu Zhuqing looked at Shi Yi and said seriously.

Shi Yi looked at Zhu Zhuqing and smiled, "No, I'm very concerned about your cultivation, right? I always take a look at you."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing blushed and said unhappily, "Get lost, that's not the concern I'm talking about."

"I understand what you mean. Take the mistress for example. Do you think I treat her worse than an ordinary friend?" Shi Yi looked at Zhu Zhuqing and asked seriously.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded upon hearing this.

"That's just your opinion. If you grew up with me, you would know that I've actually surpassed the average person in my attitude towards Xiao San. For the average person, I wouldn't even say a word. I had no friends when I was studying at Notting College, and most people held a very low status in my heart. But I would at least say hello to Xiao San and Xiao Wu, and I also gave Xiao San advice on her training, and even taught her lessons instead of the teacher many times."

Shi Yi paused as if recalling something.

"Of course. As for why Xiao San and Xiao Wu's status in my heart has not improved over time, it's because Xiao San is a very thoughtful person like me. When you know that someone is on guard against you, will you make progress and deepen your relationship with him? Of course, I am also on guard against Xiao San, and he understands this. Compared with Xiao San, I prefer a cultivator like you. Your mind is simple, and I also admire you. Helping you change your destiny is also a very meaningful and challenging thing. I have to say that your status in my heart is much higher than Xiao San and Xiao Wu."

Shi Yi said this and then he slowly laughed. Zhu Zhuqing's face turned even redder when she heard that.

"Then why has Xiaowu's status in your heart never improved?" Zhu Zhuqing asked curiously.

"Didn't Ning Fengzhi suspect that Xiao Wu was the one who killed the hundred thousand year soul beast? If Xiao San, who is born with full soul power, is studying at Notting College because her surname is Tang, then why did Xiao Wu, who is born with full soul power, come to Notting College to study? To put it nicely, Xiao Wu and I grew up together, but in fact, I only saw her once every few days at Notting College, and that was to say hello to her for Xiao San's sake. In my eyes, this girl with unknown purpose, noisy and uneducated is no different from an ordinary person."

Upon hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing's face showed a look of enlightenment. She suddenly understood Shi Yi's indifferent behavior.

"So, don't take something as insignificant as growing up together too seriously, because the same concept may look different to different people. Look at Dai Mubai, didn't you and he grew up together? Are you still the same kind of people now?" Shi Yi asked Zhu Zhuqing.

Hearing this, Zhu Zhuqing said softly, "He wasn't like this when he was a child. Even now I can understand him, but I don't support him."

"If Dai Mubai at least left a good impression in your childhood, then Xiao Wu never left a good impression on me. I feel the world is a lot quieter when she disappears." Shi Yi chuckled.

As he spoke, the carriage gradually stopped.

The voice of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect disciple was heard from outside the car, "Two distinguished guests, we have arrived."

"Let's go, we can practice with peace of mind now." Shi Yi said with a smile.

Zhu Zhuqing also smiled and nodded slightly.

Then the two of them slowly got out of the car and entered the college.

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(End of this chapter)