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

Chapter 467 Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing

After walking for a while, and having overcome her initial curiosity, Ning Rongrong looked at Dai Chengfeng ahead.

She quickened her pace to stand beside Dai Chengfeng, looked up and asked, "Dai Chengfeng, is your residence far from here?"

"It's not far, it's just over there in the palace area."

Dai Chengfeng pointed to a group of buildings that was significantly more magnificent and heavily guarded in front of him. "That's where the high-ranking members of the Spirit Hall, their families, and core disciples live. It's relatively quiet and safe."

Ning Rongrong said "Oh," rolled her eyes, and then asked, "So... does anyone else live there?"

“I mean, apart from the servants.”

Dai Chengfeng did not stop walking and casually replied, "I live in a separate courtyard with many rooms. I live alone, except for the servants who come to clean regularly."

"However, my mother is in the guest room outside..."

He paused, then, thinking that Ning Rongrong might be worried about the inconvenience, added, "Don't worry, I will arrange for you to stay in a private room, so we won't disturb each other."

"Who, who's worried about that!"

Ning Rongrong blushed and said stiffly, "I was just asking!"

"Don't you find it lonely living alone in such a big courtyard?"

Dai Chengfeng smiled, not exposing her little scheme: "I'm used to it. It's good for cultivators to be able to endure loneliness."

As they spoke, the two arrived at a quiet courtyard.

The courtyard walls were high, and guards in fine armor stood watch at the gate. Upon seeing Dai Chengfeng, they immediately bowed respectfully: "Your Highness!"

At this moment, the guards also saw a beautiful young girl with exquisite features and luxurious clothes following behind Dai Chengfeng, but who was clearly not a member of the Spirit Hall. A hint of surprise flashed in their eyes.

But being well-trained, they didn't ask any further questions.

Dai Chengfeng nodded slightly and led Ning Rongrong straight inside.

The courtyard is more spacious inside than outside, with pavilions, towers, bridges and streams, and is decorated in a very elegant manner. Although it is not as luxurious as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it has its own grandeur and cultural heritage.

Wow, this place is pretty nice!

Ning Rongrong looked around at the scenery in the courtyard, her tone carrying a hint of approval.

Born into wealth, she had extremely high standards; to receive a "not bad" from her was already a rare privilege.

Just as Dai Chengfeng was about to take Ning Rongrong to choose a room, he happened to see a slender figure in black walking out of the training room on the other side.

That person was Zhu Zhuqing.

She seemed to have just finished her training; fine beads of sweat still clung to her forehead, and her tight-fitting black training clothes accentuated her near-perfect figure.

Her aloof expression faltered slightly when she saw Dai Chengfeng and Ning Rongrong beside him.

Especially when they saw Ning Rongrong's lively and charming temperament, which was out of place with the Spirit Hall, and the seemingly familiar atmosphere between her and Dai Chengfeng, a hint of barely perceptible curiosity flashed in their cat-like, lively eyes.

"Dai Chengfeng, didn't you go to Senior Liu Erlong's place today?"

Zhu Zhuqing stepped forward and greeted him in a cool, detached voice.

As she spoke, her gaze fell on Ning Rongrong again: "And who is this young lady?"

Upon seeing that it was Zhu Zhuqing, Dai Chengfeng smiled and introduced her, "Zhuqing, you've come at the perfect time."

"Let me introduce you to Ying Xi'ai. This is Ning Rongrong, the daughter of Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Then he turned to Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, this is Zhu Zhuqing, my...fiancée, who is currently staying here to cultivate." The moment Zhu Zhuqing appeared, Ning Rongrong subconsciously straightened her back. The girl's innate sensitivity made her realize that the girl in the black dress was unusual.

It wasn't just because of Zhu Zhuqing's stunning appearance and aloof temperament, but also because she sensed a sharpness and a powerful aura emanating from Zhu Zhuqing that was rare among her peers.

Moreover, the fact that she could live in Dai Chengfeng's courtyard suggests that their relationship was definitely not ordinary.

Hearing Dai Chengfeng's introduction, a hint of curiosity flashed in his eyes, "A member of the Zhu family?"

As the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, she had occasionally read some interesting stories about the Star Luo Empire's royal family since she met Dai Chengfeng.

Therefore, she already knew that Dai Chengfeng had a fiancée.

"The little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"

On the other side, a hint of surprise flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. She didn't know when Dai Chengfeng had met the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but on the surface, she still nodded slightly to Ning Rongrong as a greeting.

"Hello."

Ning Rongrong immediately adopted the demeanor of the young mistress of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Although she felt inexplicably nervous inside, she showed no sign of it on her face and responded gracefully:
"Hello, you must be Sister Zhu Zhuqing? My name is Ning Rongrong. I'll be bothering you for a while."

Her words sounded polite, but the way she addressed me as "sister" and said "excuse me" implied that she was a guest, but also an important one.

Dai Chengfeng didn't notice the silent undercurrent between the two girls. He explained to Zhu Zhuqing:

"Rongrong secretly ran away from the sect to bring me some things."

“I’m not comfortable leaving her alone in Wuhun City, so I asked her to come and stay for a few days.”

"Zhuqing, you are more attentive than me. Rongrong is not familiar with this place. If I am not available, please help look after her."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Dai Chengfeng, then at Ning Rongrong, who was clearly nervous but trying to appear calm, and softly hummed in agreement.
"I will."

Ning Rongrong felt a little resentful when she heard Dai Chengfeng entrust Zhu Zhuqing with this task, but she also knew that Zhu Zhuqing was probably very strong, and Dai Chengfeng's words made sense, so she could only purse her lips and say nothing.

Dai Chengfeng then said to Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, Zhu Qing is from the Zhu family of the Star Luo Empire. He is very powerful. You are about the same age, so you should be able to get along well."

“I will live in the main room in the east wing, and Zhuqing will live in the west wing. You can stay in whichever of the rooms in the south wing you like.”

"It's cleaned regularly, so it's very clean."

Ning Rongrong looked in the direction Dai Chengfeng pointed. The south wing room had good lighting and was a distance away from both Dai Chengfeng's main house and Zhu Zhuqing's west wing. It was neither too close to cause gossip nor too far to feel distant. She was quite satisfied.

However, she still deliberately picked a few things: "Hmm... let me see, I'll take the one with the window facing the pond!"

"it is good."

Dai Chengfeng nodded and personally led Ning Rongrong to choose a room. He then summoned the maids and instructed them to prepare brand-new bedding and daily necessities.

With everything arranged, Dai Chengfeng watched Ning Rongrong curiously touching and looking at everything in the room. Although he was eager to see the "Heart of the Earth," he restrained himself and asked:
"Rongrong, you must be tired from your journey. Would you like to rest for a bit, or should I have someone prepare some snacks and tea?"

Ning Rongrong really wanted to pester Dai Chengfeng to take her out to play right away, but she was no longer an ignorant child.

She clearly remembered Dai Chengfeng's barely suppressed excitement and seriousness when he saw the fragments of the "Heart of the Earth".

She came all this way secretly, just to deliver this extremely important thing to him, didn't she?

Now that the item has been delivered, he must be eager to use it to enhance his strength.

Thinking of this, Ning Rongrong was a little disappointed, but she still waved her hand and pretended to be magnanimous: "Oh, go ahead and do your thing! Don't worry about me!"

"Let me pack my things first."

(End of this chapter)