The Glory of the Sun and Moon in the Peerless Tang Sect

Hearing this, Mu Xue's expression softened considerably. Especially after learning that Tie Li had colluded with the Tian Dou City Guards, she felt genuinely ashamed.

"I'm sorry, I didn't know about these things beforehand. If that's the case, then Tie Li deserves what he got. As for the Heavenly Dou City Guard, we will also investigate."

Looking at Yu Tianhuang, she seemed to have thought of something again and said softly, "If you don't mind, I can take you to find Vina now."

Upon hearing Mu Xue's words, Ning Tianqiao's expression became slightly unnatural, and she glanced at Xu Zihuang out of the corner of her eye.

"This little thing shouldn't be enough to alarm Vina, right?" Xu Zihuang shook his head helplessly.

"We won't go. You can handle it yourselves."

"Alright, we will handle this matter properly." Mu Xue's eyes became enigmatic, and she vaguely exchanged glances with Ning Tian before leading her people away.

The courtyard of the mansion returned to calm, but Tie Li's mangled corpse was a real eyesore.

Xu Zihuang carried Ning Tian and landed in the courtyard.

Ning Tian stepped forward and took Tang Ya's hand, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

"Senior Xiaoya..."

Tang Ya experienced something like that when she was young, so you can imagine the pain she went through. But she always maintained an optimistic attitude at Shrek Academy.

Tang Ya is truly heartbreaking.

Tang Ya, on the other hand, reverted to her usual self, laughing and changing the subject.

"Junior Ning Tian, ​​I said before that Tianhuang would definitely return safely. He should have met your family before, so you two can be considered to have officially confirmed your relationship with your elders as witnesses. Congratulations!"

"Senior Sister Xiaoya, aren't you and Senior Brother Bei the same?"

Ning Tian's cheeks flushed as Tang Ya teased him, but he couldn't hide the deep happiness in his eyes.

On the other side, Xu Zihuang and Bei Bei were also talking to each other.

"Tianhuang, I heard from Xiaoya that you returned to the academy seven days ago. Is it really true, as Elder Xuan and the others said, that you were trapped in a spatial secret realm for more than five months?"

"Senior Brother Bei, these things are a bit complicated to explain. Let's talk about them another time." Xu Zihuang nodded slightly, then changed the subject.

"Regarding this mansion, since it's Senior Xiaoya's home, let's take it back this time. There shouldn't be any problems with Vina and Muxue."

"Thank you, Tianhuang." Beibei patted Xu Zihuang's shoulder heavily with emotion and sighed softly.

Sure enough, Vina and Muxue came over there in person. However, Vina's main purpose was to see Xu Zihuang, and she also took the opportunity to do him a favor by resolving the issues between the Tang Clan and the Iron Blood Sect.

Ultimately, the Tang Clan's residence was returned to Tang Ya. Thanks to Vina's intervention, the city guards who colluded with Tie Li ten years ago were also quickly identified and dealt with seriously.

Having regained control of the Tang Clan's residence and territory, Tang Ya and Bei Bei immediately got busy. The task of receiving Princess Vina naturally fell to Xu Zihuang.

As dusk fell, Xu Zihuang, Ning Tian, ​​Vina, and Mu Xue—one man and three women—sat in a private room of a teahouse on a bustling street in Tiandou City. They had been talking since noon.

Today, Vina learned about Yu Tianhuang from Mu Xue. She didn't even have time to change out of her elegant and luxurious pale yellow palace dress before she rushed out of the palace in a panic.

As always, Vina was gentle and kind, without even putting on any princess-like airs, and personally served tea and water to Xu Zihuang.

"Tianhuang, thanks to the detailed blueprints for the Thunder Rocket you gave me, our Tianhun Empire has equipped itself with an elite archer legion. On behalf of my father and the entire Tianhun Empire, I sincerely thank you for this gift."

At this point, both Vina and Muxue's eyes lit up with excitement. They had conducted experiments and found that an archer legion equipped with lightning arrows was far more destructive at long range than a soul master legion equipped with various soul tools.

"I am a citizen of the Heavenly Soul Empire. I am able to do my part for my country, so why should I ask for thanks or gifts?" Xu Zihuang smiled calmly and declined politely.

Vina's smile remained unchanged, and her delicate dimples appeared on her pretty face, making her exceptionally charming.

"Tianhuang, to be honest, my father has also been wanting to meet you. If you and Ningtian are free tonight, why not come to the palace for tonight's banquet?"

As a princess of a nation, Vina must always behave appropriately.

She was determined to win over Yu Tianhuang and had put aside all her pride, but given her level of understanding, she wouldn't stoop to the low act of only inviting Yu Tianhuang while deliberately ignoring Ning Tian.

Furthermore, Vina didn't intend to ruin the relationship between Yu Tianhuang and Ning Tian; she simply wanted to interfere and get involved. Coming from royalty, her views on relationships differed from those of ordinary people.

As long as Yu Tianhuang is willing to marry her as his legal wife, she doesn't care about anything else, including whether Yu Tianhuang has other women.

"I'm really sorry, Vina. Our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is having a family banquet tonight." Ning Tian replied with a smile. However, what she said was true.

Xu Zihuang plans to take Ning Tian back to Tianlongmen tomorrow; this was arranged beforehand.

Tonight's family banquet at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is a farewell feast for them.

Vina's smile froze for a moment, but she quickly regained her composure.

"Let's talk about it another time."

Xu Zihuang stood up as Ning Tian suggested, and smiled as he gestured to Vina and Muxue.

"Vina, Muxue, it's getting late, Ning Tian and I will head back now."

Ning Tian smiled sweetly, affectionately took Xu Zihuang's arm, and the two left together. Only Vina remained, clutching the hem of her magnificent palace dress and pursing her lips, and Mu Xue, who had been a spectator the whole time.

Mu Xue gently touched her forehead, then reached out her other slender finger and lightly tapped Vina's forehead, saying helplessly.

"You've noticed it too, haven't you? Ning Tian is clearly on guard against you."

"Sister Xue, I wish I had chosen to stay at Shrek Academy and study there."

After a series of setbacks, even someone as composed as Vina began to doubt herself.

“I don’t think Ning Tian is much better than me, but she has been with Tianhuang for so many years.”

Chapter 443 Heading to Dragon City and Ning Tian's Sixth Soul Ring Target

Before leaving Tiandou City, Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian made one last trip to the former Tang Clan residence.

Ning Tian's original intention was to invite Tang Ya and Bei Bei to the banquet at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School tonight, but the two politely declined.

Tang Ya and Bei Bei were well aware that although their relationship was close, it was definitely inappropriate in this setting. This was Ning Tian's family banquet, and they were, after all, outsiders. Moreover, they also needed to handle some matters concerning the Tang Clan.

In the end, Tang Ya simply expressed her gratitude to the two of them again and made an appointment to meet again at Shrek Academy.

As Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian stepped out of Tiandou City, a lavishly decorated carriage had already arrived, its metallic texture exuding elegance. Night was approaching, and the exquisite soul-guided chandeliers hanging in the four corners of the carriage emitted a soft, warm glow. The carriage was also equipped with various soul-guided devices for everyday convenience, such as heating and soundproofing devices.

Moreover, what was being pulled was not an ordinary steed, but a wondrous and extraordinary soul beast, the Dragonscale Horse.

The Dragonscale Horse, as its name suggests, possesses a trace of dragon blood. It is further subdivided based on the rank and purity of its dragon bloodline.

The two dragon-scaled horses before us possess the bloodline of the Crimson-Armored Earth Dragon, also known as Crimson-Scaled Horses. They not only have exceptional endurance but are also adapted to various harsh, low-temperature environments. In the northern part of the continent, they are far more popular than Horned-Scaled Horses, and naturally, much rarer and more expensive. They are often priceless.

This also reveals the profound foundation of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School to some extent.

The one who drove the carriage was an inner disciple of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School. He respectfully opened the carriage for Xu Zihuang and Ning Tian, ​​and only after the two were seated did he close the door and drive the carriage toward the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.

"Roar—" The two red-scaled horses raised their heads and snorted, but what they emitted was a deep dragon roar.

Thanks to its special structure and the use of a soul guide, the carriage moved very smoothly during its journey.

Xu Zihuang leaned against the window, watching the scenery gradually pass by. Ning Tian nestled in his arms, her eyes filled with a smile, together creating a warm and cozy scene.

Xu Zihuang placed his left hand on Ning Tianxiang's shoulder, gently stroking her hair which exuded a faint fragrance, and teased her.

"The way you asserted your dominance over Vina today almost made me not recognize you."

"Isn't it because you're too good at attracting attention?" Ning Tian gave Xu Zihuang a playful glare.

"If I hadn't told you, Vina, the dignified princess of the Heavenly Soul Empire, would have practically thrown herself at you. Didn't you notice the way she looked at you?"

"This can't be blamed on me, I didn't do anything." Xu Zihuang shook his head helplessly.

He did have the idea of ​​contacting Vina back then, but since his strength improved and his mindset changed, he hasn't done anything out of line when he interacts with her now. Even the matters discussed five months ago during the Continental Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament were all about the important matter of resisting the Sun Moon Empire's invasion in the future.

"Tianhuang, did I say what you did? It sounds like you've confessed without being asked," Ning Tian teased Xu Zihuang in a joking tone, then smiled sweetly.

"Actually, I had expected this to happen, because the man I like is so outstanding."

“That’s true,” Xu Zihuang agreed without changing his expression.

Ning Tian's eyes were like autumn water as he smiled and replied, "So, don't you think you should give me some sense of security?"

"How do you want me to give you a sense of security?" Xu Zihuang looked at Ning Tian with a puzzled expression.

Ning Tian touched Xu Zihuang's lips briefly, her smile unwavering, and said meaningfully, "You just need to agree to my request, and you'll find out then."

"Of course I'll agree." With a hint of guilt in his eyes, Xu Zihuang pulled Ning Tian into his arms and made him sit on his lap.

Looking at the charming and lovely Ning Tian, ​​he took the initiative this time.

Completely immersed in the moment, Ning Tian's beautiful eyes were filled with sweetness and tender affection.

The mountain road from Tiandou City to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School was quite rugged, preventing the Crimson Scale Horse from reaching its full speed. They arrived at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School half an hour later.

As night fell, the lights flowing over the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile School's buildings appeared exceptionally dazzling.

The banquet was held in the courtyard where Ning Tian had been staying recently. Including Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao, there were only four people in total.

Upon entering the courtyard, Xu Zihuang saw Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao already waiting there. He said apologetically, "I'm sorry, Uncle Ning, Gu Lao, for keeping you waiting."

"It's alright." Ning Xingxu waved his hand dismissively, while gesturing to Xu Zihuang at the same time.

"sit down."

Xu Zihuang sat down opposite Gu Lao, to Ning Xingxu's right. Ning Tian, ​​on the other hand, naturally took her seat to Xu Zihuang's left. A strange blush appeared on her delicate face, and although her gait was still elegant, there was a subtle sense of unnaturalness to it.

Ning Tian casually greeted Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao.

“Dad, Great-Grandpa.”

Ning Xingxu and Gu Lao were both formidable figures; how could they not see Ning Tian's unusual demeanor? Their gazes met for only a moment, yet they already understood each other.

Unlike the old man's consistent and gratified expression, Ning Xingxu poured Xu Zihuang a glass of fragrant fruit wine made from various spiritual fruits with deep emotion.

"Tianhuang, I'm entrusting Tian'er to you."

Xu Zihuang dared not delay and quickly picked up the glass with both hands to receive the clear wine, nodding solemnly.

"Uncle Ning, please don't worry."

Ning Tian, ​​who had not yet fully calmed down, did not notice the change in atmosphere and some details as keenly as usual. She simply assumed that her father was worried about her safety when she went to Dragon City in the northeast of the Heavenly Soul Empire.

"Father, don't you trust Tianhuang's strength?"

"Of course we're at ease." Gu Lao laughed heartily, but his all-knowing gaze made Xu Zihuang's scalp tingle.

Seeing his daughter's state, Ning Xingxu's deep, weathered eyes revealed a hint of helplessness. He then sincerely advised Xu Zihuang, "No matter your background, the Tianlong Sect is ultimately your root. Go back and have a good talk with your grandfather and the others. You should be able to tell that their attitude towards you isn't as it seems on the surface. If there's anything you can't say or any unresolved issues, just talk it out."

Ning Xingxu's words were entirely from the perspective of an elder.

This also shows that he truly acknowledged Yu Tianhuang and regarded him as a close junior. If it were only for the benefit of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, he wouldn't have needed to say these things.