Simultaneous Transmigration: From Douluo Continent to the Pinnacle

Chapter 17 The Promise, Ning Rongrong's Change

Lin Yao and Ning Rongrong left together, and Ning Fengzhi watched their receding figures with anticipation in his eyes.

Immediately, he summoned the sect's enforcers and ordered them to take Yan Jun and the others away for strict discipline.

He also instructed law enforcement officers to strengthen discipline within the sect and absolutely not allow such incidents to happen again.

Faced with the law enforcement officers' respectful acceptance and the mournful expressions of Yan Jun and the others, Ning Fengzhi simply nodded calmly and said nothing more.

Although Lin Yao said there was no need to investigate further, Ning Fengzhi was not unreasonable. As someone with low emotional intelligence, he naturally wouldn't completely let it go.

However, since this matter originated with Ning Rongrong, even though there were people behind it, it was ultimately not advisable to be too ruthless.

A few words of warning are enough to serve as a deterrent.

In an instant, only Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong remained in the main hall.

"Finally, we've found someone who can keep this girl in check. It couldn't be better. I was worried about this every day before, but now the problem has been solved so easily."

Once there was no one else in the hall, the majesty of the sect leader on Ning Fengzhi's face melted away like the last snowflakes in spring, replaced by his usual calm and peaceful smile, with a hint of relief in his eyes.

"Fengzhi, Rongrong is a proud child. Xiaoyao may be able to discipline her smoothly at first, but if he is not careful in the future, it may arouse her rebellious mentality, which would be unwise."

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's carefree expression, like an old father finally free of a burden, Chen Xin couldn't help but shake his head and remind him with a hint of worry in his voice.

"It's not impossible for the plan to deviate too much from reality, so you have to be prepared for the outcome in advance."

Ultimately, no matter how mature Xiao Yao's mind is, he's still just a six-year-old child. Don't put too much pressure on him.

"Let's give Xiao Yao a chance. But if this kid dares to let Rongrong suffer even the slightest grievance, I will definitely have a word with him."

Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, chimed in, his words carrying a hint of fierce protectiveness.

"Um."

Ning Fengzhi slowly nodded in agreement, but he had two other plans in mind.

Firstly, Rongrong lacked maternal love from a young age and was endlessly pampered by two titled Douluo, so her father always felt constrained when trying to discipline her.

We must find someone they can all accept to properly correct Rongrong's personality, lest she really go astray and we regret it later.

Secondly, they wanted to take advantage of the opportunity for the two of them to spend time together day and night, so that they could gradually develop feelings for each other.

Between opposite sexes, what has always been comparable to kinship is the bond of childhood sweethearts.

This relationship is based on childhood memories, and as long as you are mindful of boundaries, the relationship will definitely develop in a positive direction.

In the future, when the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is handed over to Rongrong, having someone trustworthy and reliable by her side will ensure the stability of the school's position for hundreds of years.

Moreover, given Xiao Yao's current talent and the bond they've developed from spending so much time together, it's not impossible for his relationship with Rong Rong to progress further in the future.

Therefore, all we need to do now is lay the groundwork quietly and patiently, and wait for things to develop naturally.

On the other side, Lin Yao returned to his room, while Ning Rongrong went to the next room—from now on, that would be her residence.

This arrangement was clearly made by Ning Fengzhi so that Lin Yao could teach his daughter nearby.

"Lin Yao, you big bad guy, what are we going to do now?"

Ning Rongrong followed closely into the room, tilting her little face up and asking.

"Well, you've come to the right place. First and foremost, and most importantly—"

Lin Yao suddenly put on a serious expression, spoke solemnly, and deliberately dragged out the last syllable of his sentence.

He carefully observed Ning Rongrong's expression and saw that she was indeed attracted by his words, her big eyes full of anticipation, as if she was waiting for some huge surprise.

Immediately, Lin Yao's lips curled up slightly, and he smiled, "The most important thing is that you should call me Brother Lin Yao, or Brother Lin, or Brother Yao, whatever you like. You can't call me a big bad guy anymore."

"Well----"

Ning Rongrong's face instantly showed a blank expression as she stared at Lin Yao, unable to understand how he could have created such a tense atmosphere just a second ago, and then suddenly change the topic so abruptly.

This sudden turn of events made her feel like she had been tricked, and a faint blush immediately rose on her fair cheeks, clearly indicating that she was angry.

"You big bad guy—"

"Rongrong, as the face of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, are you the kind of person who goes back on their word and will be looked down upon? We made a promise back then."

Before Ning Rongrong could finish speaking, Lin Yao interrupted her, abruptly cutting off her build-up of emotion and seizing the initiative.

"Hello----"

Ning Rongrong's thoughts were disrupted by this interruption, and a hint of resentment flashed in her eyes—she had been manipulated by this bad guy again!

She bit her lip and spoke haltingly, "Brother Lin... Brother Lin Yao—are you satisfied now? What are the plans next?"

After saying that, she crossed her arms and turned her head sharply to the right, looking utterly arrogant.

It seemed that by displaying such imposing presence, they could salvage some of the momentum that Lin Yao had so easily manipulated.

"Satisfied, very satisfied. As for the arrangements for you, it's actually very simple: to make the most of your time as much as possible."

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Lin Yao smiled and continued, "For example, I usually allocate my time to meditation, basic swordsmanship practice, and learning the combat skills and theoretical knowledge of Soul Masters."

You were too lazy before, so you might not be able to adapt to high-intensity training suddenly. Therefore, you only need to complete one-quarter of my training plan.

It might feel tedious at first, but once you get used to the feeling of daily effort and daily rewards, you might just fall in love with it.

"Brother Lin Yao, I don't think I can handle this. Too much pressure will overwhelm a child. We should balance work and rest. We need to go out and have some fun."

Besides, with our talent, even if we grow naturally every day, we're still far stronger than those with low innate soul power. There's no need to work so hard now; we can always work harder later.

Provoked by Lin Yao, Ning Rongrong called him "Brother Lin Yao" in front of him, as if she had unloaded some kind of psychological burden.

The way he called out at that moment felt incredibly natural, as if he had wanted to say it for a long time but had just been too embarrassed to speak up.

"It is precisely because we are talented that we cannot waste our talents."

While relying on talent to grow certainly makes us stronger than most people, why can't we use this to widen the gap between ourselves and those whose talents are not much different from ours?

Wouldn't that be more fulfilling?

Lin Yao shook his head slightly, his tone serious.

"As for balancing work and rest, of course, that's no problem. We can discuss a time, and I'll take you out for some fun then, how about that?"

He paused, then added with a smile, "No, Rongrong, you're more familiar with Tiandou City, so you should be the one taking me out to play."

Lin Yao did not completely reject Ning Rongrong's idea.

Putting aside the fact that there's some truth to what she said, just considering how to interact with children, if you want to subtly influence them...

If you want to teach her good qualities, you should affirm her ideas.

This is the only way to get closer to each other and gradually gain her trust, rather than making the relationship tense and hostile.

"Okay then."

Seeing that she had managed to squeeze out playtime from her originally packed training schedule after arguing her case, Ning Rongrong reluctantly agreed.

"Good, as expected of our sensible Rongrong."

Lin Yao smiled when he saw her relent.

Actually, he just said that his training schedule was packed, and he cut Ning Rongrong's schedule by three-quarters.

Even so, it's still not an easy task for a child.

After all, not everyone is like Lin Yao, possessing a powerful mental strength far exceeding that of other Soul Masters of the same age, and having the determination to become stronger and change his destiny, knowing the many threats to the future.

Therefore, Lin Yao never intended to give Ning Rongrong such a large amount of training—she was still a child after all.

His actions just now were more like wanting to open a window, but the people inside wouldn't allow it.

If you first say you want to demolish the house, and then suggest opening a window, the people inside will naturally agree.

"No way, why are you smiling so wickedly?! You're not going to lie to me like Dad did, are you?"

He promised to take me out, but then he said he was busy and asked someone else to take me. All I wanted was for him to come with me.

Looking at the smile on Lin Yao's face, Ning Rongrong suddenly remembered her past experiences and became somewhat suspicious.

She walked a few steps to Lin Yao, tilted her head up and stared intently into his eyes, as if trying to see if he was lying.

If Lin Yao also says one thing and does another, that would really infuriate people.

"There's no reason for a brother to lie to his sister."

Seeing her clearly terrified expression, Lin Yao's gaze softened, and his tone became gentler: "In that case, let's pinky swear. Whoever breaks the promise will become a little glutton, watching others eat delicious food while they can't get a single bite."

As he spoke, he raised his right hand, extended his little finger, and gently offered it to Ning Rongrong.

"Brother Lin Yao, you're so childish, it's like you're trying to fool a little kid."

Ning Rongrong said this, but a bright smile bloomed on her face.

That smile was more relaxed and more adorable than any she had ever given Lin Yao since he met her.

As she spoke, she extended her right hand, carefully raised her little finger, and hooked it tightly with Lin Yao's little finger.

"This isn't childish; it's a promise I made to Rongrong, and I'm very serious about it."

Half a month has passed since the two made their pinky promise. Under Lin Yao's guidance, Ning Rongrong has undergone a complete transformation, and her soul power has successfully broken through to level ten.

Compared to the original story, she was able to break through to level ten before the age of seven, which was undoubtedly much faster.

It's worth noting that in the original story, Ning Rongrong's soul power was only level 26 when she was around eleven years old, while Zhu Zhuqing, whose innate soul power was one level lower than hers, had a soul power one level higher.

Even considering the differences between battle-type and support-type soul masters, and Zhu Zhuqing's desperate cultivation stemming from her sense of crisis after being abandoned, Ning Rongrong's innate soul power was at level nine, perhaps even just a step away from level ten. This was still significant for Zhu Zhuqing.

Zhu Qing's level seven talent was originally overwhelming.

However, her soul power was surpassed when she appeared, which is enough to show how much she "slacked off" in the original work.

However, a support-type Soul Master with a talent level of nine or above can already be considered a prodigy.

Even Oscar, who followed Dai Mubai into indulging in drinking, gambling, and womanizing, was able to reach level 30 Soul Master at the age of fourteen despite wasting his time and depleting his energy.

This shows the importance of talent.

It was precisely because of this breakthrough that Ning Rongrong successfully obtained her first spirit ring, and it was the best spirit ring configuration.

With the arrival of a 400-year-old soul ring, her soul power soared to level thirteen.

The thrill of this leap in strength was irresistible to her, and during that time, even without Lin Yao's supervision, she would consciously work hard to cultivate.

In fact, Lin Yao's influence was not only in guiding Ning Rongrong through his words and deeds, but also in providing her with subtle, intrinsic support, which enabled her to make such progress in soul power cultivation.

To let her experience the joy of breakthrough as soon as possible, especially to cross the important threshold of level ten and obtain her first soul ring.

Every day, Lin Yao would activate his Star Body Martial Soul while she cultivated, using the effect of the Zhou Tian Star Array to gather soul power and silently increase her cultivation speed.

This is one of the reasons why she was able to break through so easily.

As for why Ning Rongrong didn't notice her cultivation speed had increased, it was simply because she had never seriously cultivated before, always practicing sporadically and never really grasped the concept of normal cultivation speed.

Barring any unforeseen circumstances, her first soul skill will be the same as in the original story: a power boost.

However, the color of her spirit rings is much darker than in the original story, indicating that they are of a higher age, which is the result of her hard work.

Before his breakthrough, Lin Yao seemed to see his past self in six-year-old Ning Rongrong.

Every day I'm either slacking off or on my way to slacking off.

Studying? That's absolutely impossible.

In his past life, he outwitted his teachers in class, and as long as he didn't want to, the teachers couldn't find his hidden phone.

Now, this little girl Ning Rongrong wants to play tricks on him, the "old master of slacking off," which is like showing off one's skills in front of Guan Yu. He can easily manipulate her.

Lin Yao could always accurately predict her thoughts just before she wanted to slack off, and then stare at her with a look that said, "I saw right through you: Do you want to break your promise?"

Under the tutelage of such a "veteran," Ning Rongrong, the little slacker, had to work hard every day compared to her former self, sometimes even feeling bewildered by the unbelievable.

It was only thanks to Lin Yao taking her out to play at the designated time every day that Ning Rongrong's "wounded" little heart was somewhat comforted.

During this time, Ning Fengzhi listened to his subordinates report on his daughter's changes, and couldn't help but feel uneasy:

How could it be so effective? Could the promise made by two children with a pinky swear have such magic?

It should be noted that Ning Rongrong, who used to have no interest in cultivation and relied solely on the natural growth of her soul power, is now approaching the limit of her body by meditating and cultivating for an extended period each day.

Afterwards, Ning Fengzhi personally observed for a while, combining the information reported by his subordinates, but he still couldn't figure out anything, and could only sigh inwardly:

I'm really getting old; I understand the world of young people less and less.

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