Douluo V: Starting with daily check-ins, I'm trying to trick Xiao Wu into becoming my wife.

The atmosphere in the main hall of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School instantly became deathly silent.

The air seemed to be frozen completely by an invisible hand, and even the breeze quietly stopped.

Ning Rongrong stood frozen in place, her fair cheeks visibly flushed with a deep crimson, as red as ripe clouds, and her ears were even redder.

She lowered her eyes in a panic, her voice weak and tinged with a hint of coquettish embarrassment: "Father... what nonsense are you talking about!"

Ning Fengzhi was also slightly taken aback.

He never expected that his daughter would choose this crucial moment to push open the door and overhear him proposing marriage in person.

His expression froze briefly, his lips parted slightly, but he quickly regained his composure and resumed his refined and gentle smile.

He looked at his daughter with gentle eyes, his tone firm yet slightly teasing: "Silly girl, do you think I, as your father, don't understand what you've been thinking all this time?"

"Your feelings for Ao Yin are obvious to everyone, not just me, but even to those two old guys, Uncle Gu and Uncle Jian."

Jian Chenxin and Gu Rong exchanged a glance, shook their heads helplessly, and nodded slightly in agreement.

Both of them felt a deep sense of regret.

If Ning Rongrong hadn't suddenly barged in and interrupted, Ao Yin would have already given his answer, and the marriage would almost certainly have been a done deal.

Upon seeing this, Ao Yin immediately burst into laughter, thus avoiding this tricky topic.

He thought to himself that he had truly been caught off guard by this group of veteran powerhouses.

The higher-ups of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School were indeed all extremely shrewd and astute, employing one scheme after another, giving no one a chance to react.

It has to be said that Rongrong's timing in entering the room was ridiculously coincidental.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo have lived for hundreds of years and have experienced all kinds of storms. They instantly saw through the awkward situation and took the initiative to smooth things over.

Jian Chenxin smiled and waved to Ning Rongrong, gently changing the subject: "Rongrong, long time no see! You've grown quite a bit since your training trip. Come over here and let Grandpa Jian take a good look at how much Rongrong has grown!"

Ning Fengzhi chimed in, "That's right, Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, this girl has been away from home for too long this time, having a lot of fun outside. You two should give her a good talking to for me."

His tone shifted, and his gaze returned to Ao Yin, his expression suddenly becoming more serious.

After a slight pause, Ning Fengzhi slowly rose from the sect leader's seat and walked calmly to Ao Yin.

A gentle smile graced his face, and his tone was both polite and serious: "Young friend Ao Yin, there are many details of our cooperation that we need to discuss privately."

"Rongrong, why don't you spend some time talking with the two grandfathers?"

Ning Rongrong pouted, looking unconvinced, and asked curiously, "Why did you have to talk about the collaboration privately? Couldn't you have done it here?"

Ning Fengzhi's smile remained unchanged, but he was secretly making plans in his heart.

We're talking about cooperation here.

They were talking privately, about their daughter's life-long happiness!

If the discussion were held in front of Rongrong, it would put her daughter in an embarrassing position regardless of whether the deal was reached or not.

Ao Yin touched the tip of his nose, understanding dawning on him.

Ning Fengzhi's ability to secure his position as the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is indeed a testament to his meticulousness and thoroughness in handling affairs.

This approach preserved Ning Rongrong's dignity while also showing herself sufficient respect, making it impeccable in every aspect.

Immediately, Ning Fengzhi extended a gentle invitation: "Young friend, if you don't mind, would you like to come with me for a stroll in the sect's back garden? We can talk as we walk."

Ao Yin wanted to politely decline, but before he could speak, Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up and she excitedly spoke first.

"Brother Ao, come quick! My backyard is so beautiful!"

"This is my father's private space; outsiders are never allowed to set foot here. You absolutely mustn't miss it!"

The young girl enthusiastically recommended it, her eyes brimming with anticipation.

Unable to refuse such a kind invitation, Ao Yin could only nod in agreement, his expression calm and composed: "Since the sect leader has extended such a warm invitation, then I shall respectfully accept."

He had absolutely no fear in his heart.

Ning Fengzhi, as the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, seems to have a noble status and prominent position, but the limitations of his martial soul are right in front of him. In the end, he is only a seven-ring Soul Saint, and an extremely fragile support-type Soul Master.

The two powerful, peak-level Soul Saints who were standing in front of the hall just now, who joined forces to use their Soul Fusion Technique, were both crushed and defeated by him head-on.

Even if a mere support Soul Saint were to plot against him, he wouldn't be able to cause any trouble at all.

Ao Yin was not worried at all about the other party secretly playing tricks or setting traps.

Tread-tap-

With steady footsteps, Ning Fengzhi stepped out of the main hall first.

Ao Yin followed closely behind, and before leaving, he turned back and waved gently to Ning Rongrong: "Rongrong, you chat with the two grandfathers for a while, the sect leader and I will be right back."

At this moment, Ning Rongrong was surrounded by Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, who were asking her about her interesting experiences during her training. She was too busy to attend to them, so she could only obediently nod and watch them leave.

Passing through layers of ornately decorated corridors, the two ventured deeper and deeper, eventually arriving at the most secluded back garden of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Far from the hustle and bustle of the sect, this place is rarely visited by people. Surrounded by wildflowers and falling petals, with quiet forests and babbling streams, it is like a secluded paradise.

The moment Ning Fengzhi stepped into this area, he stopped and stood with his hands behind his back.

He looked up at the colorful petals falling from the sky, his back view leisurely and relaxed, and slowly said, "This back garden is the most private territory of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"Normally, only Rongrong, the two guardians, and I are allowed to enter; no outsiders are permitted to approach."

"I brought you here today to provide you with an environment where you can feel absolutely at ease."

"You can tell us any thoughts or words you have without reservation or hesitation."

After speaking, Ning Fengzhi slowly turned to the side, his gaze fixed intently on Ao Yin.

After a few seconds of silence, he abandoned his relaxed demeanor, his expression becoming extremely serious, and brought up the previous topic again.

"Young friend, what you said in the hall just now was no joke."

"Being the son-in-law of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School brings unimaginable benefits."

"My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School possesses the top wealth and resources on the entire continent, with a rich foundation and connections all over the world."

"As long as you agree, the sect's endless soul coins and rare resources will be available to you, and we will fully support your research and development of hidden weapons."

"All the disciples and craftsmen in the sect will obey your orders, mass-producing hidden weapons, refining techniques, and improving blueprints for you."

He raised his hand and took out the Zhuge Divine Crossbow illustration that Ao Yin had given him earlier. He gently stroked the detailed drawing with his fingertips, his eyes filled with the ultimate appreciation and admiration.

"Such exquisite and unparalleled concealed weapon craftsmanship is truly unique in this era."

"Such an unparalleled heritage, are you willing to let it be buried in the world, with no one to carry it forward?"

Ao Yin was slightly taken aback, quite surprised.

He originally thought that Ning Fengzhi was just casually probing and making a polite marriage proposal.

After hearing these truly generous terms, he completely understood that this sect leader was sincere and genuinely wanted to arrange his marriage with Ning Rongrong.

After a moment's thought, Ao Yin calmly raised his eyes, waiting for the other party to continue asking questions.

Ning Fengzhi's gaze held a hint of inquiry as he asked softly, "I'm very curious, where does such top-notch concealed weapon skill originate?"

Ao Yin's expression was frank and open, without any concealment, and he calmly said, "This is a tradition I created myself, originating from the Ao Clan."

"Aomen?"

Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow, looking surprised. He had never heard of such a powerful force on the mainland.

Seeing this, Ao Yin simply cut to the chase and stopped beating around the bush: "Sect Leader Ning, I can see your sincerity clearly."

"I won't hide anything from you; I'll tell you everything honestly."

A glint flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, and he immediately replied, "Young friend, please speak freely. Whatever it is, I am all ears."

Ao Yin spoke calmly and clearly, frankly stating the truth: "Before I met Rongrong, I already had someone I loved and a girlfriend I had been with for many years."

"In that case, given Rongrong's noble status, she probably wouldn't accept this situation, and this marriage is unlikely to be successful."

The person he was thinking of was Xiao Wu.

The two have been together for six years, from their first meeting to their growing friendship, walking hand in hand all the way.

The days and nights spent together in the college, the days and nights spent together in the dormitory, the playful chases on the playground, the gentle encounters in the sea of ​​flowers, the trials and tribulations in the forest, and countless unforgettable moments of walking side by side have long been engraved in my heart. The friendship is deeply rooted and irreplaceable.

Upon hearing these words, Ning Fengzhi showed no anger or disappointment whatsoever. Instead, he smiled calmly, displaying remarkable clarity of understanding.

"I thought it was something serious, but it's just having a girlfriend, why worry about it?"

"Love and relationships among young people are inherently unpredictable. A girlfriend is not a wife, and there is no engagement, so anything is possible."

"Rongrong truly likes you, so there's no need to jump to conclusions or reject all opportunities outright."

This magnanimous attitude surprised Ao Yin slightly.

He doesn't care at all that he has a girlfriend?

Could it be that my talent is so extraordinary that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is willing to go to any lengths to win me over?

Ning Fengzhi appeared calm on the surface, but his heart was in turmoil as he pondered silently.

A mere twelve-year-old boy, a genuine four-ring Soul Master, was able to directly defeat and crush a peak Soul Saint who was a level seventy-nine half-step Soul Douluo.

Such heaven-defying combat power is unheard of and unseen throughout the entire history of the continent spanning ten thousand years!

Moreover, based on the news Rongrong sent back, plus the details of the battle in front of the palace just now, he was now 100% certain.

Ao Yin possesses twin martial souls. The obvious Panlong Staff is a top-grade offensive martial soul, while the revealed Holy Dragon Phantom is a top-tier dragon-type martial soul.

Moreover, he has an unknown and mysterious background, and his background is unfathomable.

Such a once-in-a-millennium genius has no upper limit to his future achievements, enough to rival or even surpass a Title Douluo!

Don't tell me you only have one girlfriend.

Even if he is surrounded by a group of beautiful female friends, Ning Fengzhi will not mind at all.

As long as Ao Yin can marry into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, become a member of the sect, and be bound to this future peerless powerhouse, everything is worth it!

In his heart, Ao Yin was the most perfect and irreplaceable son-in-law candidate for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.