Douluo: Martial Soul White Tiger, I am the White Emperor of Heaven

Chapter 263 Ning Rongrong's Intentions, Qibao Auction House
Despite the stinging pain on his lips and the taste of blood in his mouth, Dai Chengfeng reached out to stop him.

Since Qian Renxue had given him such a valuable gift, Dai Chengfeng was prepared to reciprocate.

However, in his current state, he was completely unable to stop her. After all, he had no soul power and his body was weak. He could only watch helplessly as that slender but upright shy figure slammed the door shut and disappeared from sight.

The sound of footsteps faded away quickly outside the door.

In an instant, only Dai Chengfeng remained in the room.

"Forget it, let's talk about it tomorrow. Anyway, I won't be leaving Tiandou City for the next month."

Dai Chengfeng shook his head helplessly, leaned back in his chair, wiped the blood from the corner of his lips with the back of his hand, and stared at the empty doorway, his eyes filled with reminiscence.

"That must have been the little angel's first kiss, right?"

"Given the character settings in the Douluo Continent world where everyone is obsessed with love, even if it means death, my little angel would never betray me at this point..."

Dai Chengfeng suddenly found himself liking the "love-obsessed" trope.

After thinking for a while, outside the window, the faint morning light tore through the heavy night, dyeing the horizon with large swaths of magnificent crimson.

Dawn has broken.

Dai Chengfeng shook his head and stood up. "It's time to go back. After all, we still have to go to the Qibao Auction House today, and..."

As he spoke, Dai Chengfeng curiously took out the jade stone that Qian Renxue had given him and held it in his palm.

"Hopefully, Sword Douluo and Ning Fengyuan will know what this is."

Dai Chengfeng had a premonition that this thing must have appeared in the original Douluo Continent novel, but it might not be from the first book, otherwise he would definitely not have failed to recognize it.

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The Swan Hotel at dawn.

As Dai Chengfeng stepped onto the wide stone steps at the hotel entrance, the fatigue from a night's journey had not yet completely faded from his brow.

He just wanted to get back to his room as soon as possible, so he could perhaps take a short nap and regain some energy.

However, just as he stepped through the door...

A clear, joyful, and surprised female voice rang out from behind, breaking the tranquility of the morning.

"Dai Chengfeng! You're back so early?"

Dai Chengfeng stopped what he was doing and turned around to look in the direction of the sound.

The morning light outlined two familiar figures.

The woman standing there so gracefully was none other than Ning Rongrong.

Today she was dressed in a light blue outfit, looking both lively and neat. Her long black hair was tied in a ponytail, swaying gently with her surprised movements.

Those bright, lively eyes were sparkling, filled with pure joy, and fixed directly on Dai Chengfeng.

Standing beside her was her uncle, Ning Fengyuan, who was nodding slightly to Dai Chengfeng.

"Brother Ning, Rongrong, good morning."

Dai Chengfeng returned the greeting briefly, then looked at Ning Rongrong, "Why are you here so early?"

Ning Rongrong strode forward, her delicate chin slightly raised, displaying the unique pride of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's little princess, yet within that pride lay a hint of earnestness, eager to prove herself.
"Of course! I will definitely keep in mind what I promised you!"

"After all, I, Ning Rongrong, keep my word!"

Seeing Ning Rongrong's eagerness to take credit, Ning Fengyuan's eyes flashed with a doting smile. He stepped forward and explained:
“Chengfeng, Rongrong really treats your matter as her top priority.”

"Yesterday we returned to our camp in Tiandou City, weary from our journey, and were just about to rest."

"But Rongrong, she forced herself to stay awake and sent someone to summon the manager of Qibao Auction House, instructing him to thoroughly search the treasure vault overnight—to see if there were any top-grade earth-attribute treasures."

"And look, before it was even fully light this morning, she dragged me over to wait for you, afraid of delaying your plans."

“If we go there now, the auction house should have already reached a conclusion on their investigation. Whether they found it or confirmed that they didn’t, we’ll know once we get there.” Dai Chengfeng listened to Ning Fengyuan’s explanation, his gaze falling on Ning Rongrong again, his expression softening.

"Thank you for your trouble, Miss Rongrong."

"Don't be so polite with me, you're my benefactor!"

Ning Rongrong patted her small chest, and the corners of her mouth curved upwards even more. "Shall we set off now?"

"The carriage is waiting outside."

"it is good."

Dai Chengfeng nodded, and soon the three of them boarded the carriage.

The wheels rolled rhythmically over the cobblestone streets that had been sprinkled with water in the early morning, heading towards the headquarters of Qibao Auction House, located in the most bustling area of ​​Tiandou City.

As we traveled along, the scenery outside the window gradually changed from the quiet of the early morning to the bustling atmosphere of everyday life. Vendors began to set up their stalls, and steam rose from the breakfast shops.

Inside the carriage, Dai Chengfeng's gaze occasionally swept over the rapidly receding scenery outside the window, as if he were pondering something;
Ning Rongrong, on the other hand, scrutinized Dai Chengfeng's calm profile with great interest, trying to discern some clues.
Ning Fengyuan closed his eyes to rest, appearing completely at ease.

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As the largest auction house under the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is the most prestigious sect on the mainland.

Qibao Auction House is immediately apparent in its luxurious and grand style, with its towering spires and huge floor-to-ceiling windows gleaming in the morning sun.

As soon as the carriage stopped, a sharp-eyed attendant recognized the sect's insignia and quickly stepped forward to stand respectfully with his head bowed.

"I've met the eldest lady!"

As Ning Rongrong stepped out of the carriage, people immediately greeted her, and Ning Rongrong's bright and charming smile faded.

When facing Dai Chengfeng, she can be the innocent and adorable Ning Rongrong, but when facing these ordinary outer disciples, the natural aristocratic air of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's darling, pampered and spoiled, is revealed without reservation.

Therefore, she merely raised her delicate chin with a reserved air, and commanded in a cool tone that left no room for doubt: "Have the person in charge here come to see me immediately."

The waiter was startled by Ning Rongrong's powerful aura and dared not be negligent in the slightest. He immediately responded and rushed off.

Before long, an auction house manager, dressed in a magnificent brocade robe, slightly overweight, with a worldly smile on his face, jogged up to greet him.

His forehead was slightly sweaty, clearly indicating that he had heard the news of the young lady's arrival and dared not delay in the slightest.

Upon seeing Ning Rongrong, he immediately bowed deeply, his smile both warm and cautious: "Greetings, Lord Ning Fengyuan, greetings, Miss!"

"Your presence, young lady, is an honor to our auction house!"

Ning Rongrong nodded slightly, her expression returning to the gentle demeanor she had shown in front of Dai Chengfeng. She pointed to Dai Chengfeng beside her and said, "This is Young Master Dai Chengfeng, the fourth prince of the Star Luo Empire, and also my good friend."

"From now on, whenever and wherever you see him, you must treat him as if he were me in person, understand?"

The fat manager was shocked. He hadn't expected the young man next to him to be of such high status. His face instantly showed utmost respect and flattery, and he bowed deeply at almost a 90-degree angle.

"I was blind just now and did not know that it was His Highness the Fourth Prince. Please forgive me."

"If Your Highness has any further instructions, I will do my utmost!"

Dai Chengfeng simply nodded calmly: "Thank you for your trouble."

There were no unnecessary formalities, yet he possessed an indescribable air of authority.

Ning Rongrong was clearly satisfied with the manager's attitude and immediately got to the point, her tone carrying a hint of expectation and urging: "Alright, let's skip the formalities."

"Yesterday I specifically ordered you to immediately go to the warehouse to find the top-grade earth-attribute natural treasures. Have you made any progress?"

Upon hearing this, the manager's face immediately broke into a confident and excited smile. He vigorously tapped his round head and exclaimed repeatedly, "Got it! Got it!"

"Thanks to Miss's good fortune, last night all the managers and appraisers of the entire treasure vault were mobilized and searched tirelessly throughout the night, following the characteristics described by Miss..."

"After checking the inventory of books several times, we finally found a treasure that meets your requirements, Miss!"

(End of this chapter)