Douluo Continent: Gretchen at the start, empowered by the Star God.

Chapter 73 Ning Fengzhi's Pain

"Fengzhi, have you found out yet?"

Inside the main hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sword Douluo Chen Xin looked at Ning Fengzhi with a serious expression, while Bone Douluo beside him also had a serious expression, which lowered the overall atmosphere of the main hall.

Not long ago, Sword Douluo Chen Xin returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and brought back good news—Lang Lei has a deep connection with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

But when Ning Fengzhi learned from Sword Douluo that Lang Lei in the sect was just an ordinary servant, he immediately felt uneasy and a sense of unease welled up in his heart.

As the sect leader, how could he not know about the sordid things that happened within the sect?

However, as long as it doesn't affect the development of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the tasks assigned by the sect are completed, Ning Fengzhi will usually turn a blind eye.

After all, managing these things requires a lot of effort. Wouldn't it be better to use that time to do something else?

As long as he does things cleanly and doesn't damage the reputation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it's fine. As the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, does he still need to go back to the slave auction to boost his reputation? If his subordinates cause trouble, he will be severely punished.

Fortunately, those who dared to do it were quite skillful and handled things cleanly.

But that's where the problem lies. What if that little guy named Lang Lei in the sect gets "dealt with"?

Upon receiving the information from Sword Douluo, Ning Fengzhi immediately ordered people to investigate, and today, they did indeed find out something.

"I have found the steward in charge of arranging Lang Lei. He will be here soon, and we will know as soon as we ask him." Despite feeling a little uneasy, Ning Fengzhi still maintained a calm and composed demeanor.

"Okay, let's hope it's a good result..."

Sword Douluo was actually somewhat uneasy at this moment.

After looking for Ning Fengzhi, he went to Lang Lei's former residence, only to find that Lang Lei was no longer there, and a little guy he didn't recognize was living there instead.

The little guy became timid and submissive when he saw him, completely unlike the humble yet assertive feeling that Lang Lei had given him before.

He also asked several children of Lang Lei's age, and without exception, they all answered that Lang Lei had been exiled from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and sent to other branch schools.

"Hey, Old Swordsman, Feng Zhi, do you guys have to be so nervous?" Bone Douluo Gu Rong comforted him. "He's just a genius, after all. It's not like our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School doesn't have any more. If he's gone, he's gone."

"Uncle Gu, you don't understand. With that kid's talent, he's destined to become a Title Douluo, and he might even become a Super Douluo, or even reach that level..."

"If such a genius were to join our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it would guarantee prosperity for at least four, or even five, generations!"

"If we wait until he grows up, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will be able to achieve the goal of having three titles in one school, and the title of the top of the three upper schools will belong to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"If he can truly reach that level, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will experience unprecedented prosperity. If we miss out on such a genius, Feng Zhi will likely regret it for the rest of his life..."

"Is it that powerful?" Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, was speechless.

"Not only that, but there's also a high probability that there's one or even more Title Douluos behind the older Lang Lei. If Lang Lei joins our sect because of his younger brother, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can indirectly befriend the Title Douluos behind him," Sword Douluo Chen Xin added.

At the same time, this also serves as a reminder to Bone Douluo that the opponent is not a rootless duckweed, and it is only a matter of time before he grows up.

"I see..." Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, nodded thoughtfully.

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"Sect Master, Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, this humble one greets you."

Just as the three were talking, an outer sect steward jogged into the sect master's hall and immediately bowed as soon as he stopped.

"You're Steward Zhang?" Ning Fengzhi asked with a smile.

"It is my humble servant, and it is my honor to be remembered by the Sect Master."

"You're one of the people in charge of caring for and arranging for the orphans adopted by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, right?"

When Deacon Zhang heard this, he broke out in a cold sweat. He had recently dealt with several batches of orphans and embezzled a large amount of gold soul coins. Could it be that he had embezzled too much this time, and the sect master couldn't stand it anymore?

Although his mind was racing, he dared not be careless and immediately replied, "I would not dare to deceive the Sect Master. That is indeed me."

"Okay, that makes things much easier." Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Then let me ask you, do you know an orphan named Lang Lei?"

Deacon Zhang's mind immediately went on high alert. Usually, when encountering this situation, it must mean that the orphan has some special background, or that his family has come to his door through some means. Otherwise, there would be no need for the sect leader to come and question him personally.

Deacon Zhang cried out in despair, how could he have encountered something with such a low probability of occurrence?

"Yes, I know." Deacon Zhang knew full well that since Sect Master Ning Fengzhi had summoned him, it meant he had most likely already investigated the matter thoroughly, and the investigation had fallen on him. Even if he denied it, it would only increase suspicion...

"Where is he now?" Before Ning Fengzhi could speak, Sword Douluo Chenxin asked first.

Deacon Zhang was startled and quickly turned slightly to face Sword Douluo, replying in a flustered manner, "Your Majesty, this humble servant... does not know."

"Bang!"

Sword Douluo slammed his hand on the table beside him, looking somewhat angry.

Deacon Zhang was so frightened that his legs went weak and he sat down on the ground.

"Uncle Sword, calm down, calm down." Ning Fengzhi quickly tried to appease Sword Douluo, while coldly shouting at Deacon Zhang, "Tell the truth, or else..."

Steward Zhang instantly broke out in a cold sweat. Just who was this person that could make Sword Douluo care so much?

Although he had heard that the little guy had a good relationship with Sword Douluo before he turned six, according to his observation, Sword Douluo had never interacted with Lang Lei again in the year after he turned six! Otherwise, how could he have dared to throw Lang Lei into the Star Dou Great Forest!

"Reporting to the Sect Master, he was... dealt with by me." Deacon Zhang replied tremblingly, fearing that he would lose his life at any moment. Although his cultivation was not low, he did not even have a chance to escape in front of these three.

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's heart skipped a beat; his worst fears had come true.

Sword Douluo's eyes widened: "Deal with? How do you mean to deal with it?"

"So, so, it was thrown into the Star Dou Great Forest..."

"How dare you! Who told you to do this!" Sword Douluo was furious. Anyone would know what would happen to a child with little cultivation who was thrown into the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Tie him up, abolish his cultivation, and lock him in jail," Ning Fengzhi said weakly.

"Yes!" Several guards immediately ran towards Steward Zhang.

His years of neglect have finally led to problems...

"Hmph!" Sword Douluo Chen Xin snorted coldly, and a sword aura flew out, directly crippling Deacon Zhang's cultivation.

"Spare me, spare me, Sect Master! I know I was wrong!" Deacon Zhang cried out as he struggled.

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, and Steward Zhang was taken away.

(End of this chapter)