Chapter 54: Meeting School Master Ning
Bai Yu’s answer ignited a spark of hope in Yu Xiaogang. Without waiting for Liu Erlong to speak, he immediately asked,
“Bai Yu, do you have a cultivation method for cleansing marrow and tendons? And that Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone, didn’t you give one to Zhu Zhuqing? You should have more, right? Give it to me! I’ll definitely repay you later!”
Bai Yu rolled his eyes. Good heavens, what’s your level? You’re drawing me a pie in the sky now? When I was eating hospital bread, you were still a 2D image!
“Heh, you make it sound simple, as if cultivation methods are like cabbages. I don’t have any cultivation methods. Doesn’t your disciple have one? Ask him.”
“As for the Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone? How likely is it to find another one? Go ask your disciple, he can answer that for you.”
Hearing Bai Yu push everything onto him, Tang San’s face darkened, and he inwardly screamed, “You are courting death!”
But it was no use; everyone’s gaze was already fixed on him. Tang San’s expression shifted, he took a deep breath, and shook his head, saying,
“My cultivation method also can’t cleanse marrow and tendons; it won’t help Teacher. As for the Immortal Herb, I said before that such a thing should only exist in the heavens; it’s rarely found among mortals!”
“The possibility of finding another Water Immortal Jade Muscle Bone is extremely slim, as difficult as finding a needle in a haystack!”
Tang San’s words plunged Yu Xiaogang back into despair. At this moment, he wanted to die. His right leg was crippled, and he couldn’t be a man anymore, so what was the point of living?
He then vigorously shook his head, shouting in his heart:
“No! I absolutely cannot die! I, Yu Xiaogang, haven’t proven myself yet, how could I just die like this! I must live, I want the world to know my achievements!”
Just as everyone was looking at Yu Xiaogang with sympathy, and Yu Xiaogang was encouraging himself internally, a teacher from the Academy walked over.
Seeing the strange atmosphere, the teacher hesitated but still spoke,
“Um… Dean, School Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is visiting. Should we go receive him?”
“Ah? My father is here? He must be looking for me. Where is he?”
Ning Rongrong exclaimed upon hearing her father had arrived. Flender hesitated, then said,
“Third Sister, you stay here with Xiaogang. Rongrong and I will go see. Bai Xiaozi, are you free? Why don’t you come along too?”
Bai Yu curved his lips, saying with a smile,
“I don’t have anything to do. Going to see is fine. Let’s go, together.”
Bai Yu and Flender walked towards the reception hall together, with Ning Rongrong following behind them, her eyes darting as she stared at Bai Yu’s back.
“Haha, greetings, School Master Ning. Your presence at Shrek Academy truly graces us with splendor. I am Flender, the Dean of Shrek Academy.”
Flender began to flatter as soon as he entered the door, but it was understandable. Ever since the Clear Sky Sect went into seclusion, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could be considered the number one Sect in the world, not only strong but also wealthy!
Ning Fengzhi was not one to put on airs; he handled people exceptionally well, immediately standing up and cupping his hands towards Flender.
“Dean Flender, you jest. My daughter, Rongrong, has caused your esteemed Academy no small amount of trouble. I must ask the Dean to bear with her.”
Flender walked closer, smiling as he said,
“School Master Ning, what are you saying? Rongrong’s ability to join our Shrek is a blessing for our Academy, not trouble at all. Please, everyone, quickly take a seat!”
“These two must be Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, right? Flender greets both of you esteemed sirs!”
Bai Yu also cupped his hands in greeting from the side. This was not about position, but simply giving due respect to the strong.
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo nodded in response, then their gazes fixed on the smiling Bai Yu, as if they could discern something extraordinary on his face.
“Father! How did I cause trouble? Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone, Father is speaking ill of me, you must help me!”
Ning Rongrong walked between Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, hugging their arms and beginning to act spoiled.
“Alright, alright, Rongrong is right. Fengzhi is talking nonsense. How could Rongrong cause trouble? When we go back, Grandpa will deal with him for you!”
Seeing Ning Rongrong, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo immediately smiled, speaking to her dotingly.
Ning Fengzhi stood to the side with a wry smile, saying to Flender,
“Rongrong has been spoiled since childhood. I hope the Dean won’t take offense.”
Flender waved a hand, shaking his head and saying,
“School Master Ning, you jest. Rongrong is very obedient; she doesn’t seem spoiled at all.”
“May I ask if School Master Ning’s visit to Shrek Academy today is to see Rongrong, or is there another important matter? If I can help, I will not decline!”
Ning Fengzhi glanced at Bai Yu, then smiled and said,
“There’s nothing much. Today, I just came to see my daughter, and also to have a chat with young Mr. Bai, this talented young man.”
Flender raised an eyebrow, knowing this was an attempt to win someone over. But it made sense; any major power that knew of Bai Yu would try to recruit him.
“Haha, this person beside me is the strongest student in Shrek’s history, and indeed the talented young man School Master Ning spoke of!”
“Since School Master Ning wishes to chat, I won’t disturb you. I will take my leave now, please excuse me!”
Flender stood up, bowing to Ning Fengzhi, who also stood up and smiled in return, not minding Flender’s boasting.
“Then many thanks, Dean. Please forgive Fengzhi’s discourtesy.”
“Not at all, not at all. School Master Ning, please make yourself at home.”
After their pleasantries, Flender walked out, and then everyone in the room stared at Bai Yu. Bai Yu remained silent, smiling as he picked up his teacup and drank.
“Father, both Grandpas! What are you all doing? Didn’t you say you wanted to chat with Bai Ge? Why isn’t anyone speaking?”
Ning Rongrong’s voice broke the deadlock. Ning Fengzhi chuckled and said,
“Rongrong is right; I was being discourteous. Young Mr. Bai should have known long ago that Rongrong has someone protecting her and relaying messages, right?”
Bai Yu nodded, taking a sip from his teacup.
“I naturally know that.”
Ning Rongrong’s eyes widened. She was about to say, “Since I had someone protecting me, why didn’t they help me when I got beaten?” But then she thought better of it and held it back. She understood without needing to say it, but she was still very angry!
Ning Fengzhi ignored Ning Rongrong’s changing expression and asked Bai Yu with a serious face,
“Then may I ask, young Mr. Bai, which family’s disciple are you from? To be able to fight a Title Douluo with the cultivation of a Spirit Saint, and a Clear Sky one at that, is truly unheard of!”
Listening to Ning Fengzhi’s inquiry, Bai Yu toyed with the teacup lid and chuckled.
“Heh heh, hasn’t School Master Ning already guessed? Why ask again?”
Ning Fengzhi looked a bit helpless, then sighed, saying with difficulty,
“Indeed, although there are some reclusive Sects and families on the continent, their strength is only so-so, with just a few Spirit Douluo overseeing them.”
“The probability of a heaven-blessed prodigy appearing is infinitesimally small, and even if one did, they wouldn’t be allowed to run around freely.”
Bai Yu remained silent, smiling as he drank his tea.
“You are that inconspicuous Holy Son of Spirit Hall, aren’t you? But I’m still very curious, looking at your experiences, you seem to have a free-spirited and uninhibited nature; you shouldn’t join a power. Why did you join Spirit Hall?”