Chapter 76: Chapter 76: High EQ – Excellent; Low EQ – Just So-So
"Hehe, Sect Leader Ning."
"Regarding your daughter's matter, you may arrange it as you see fit."
"Elf Academy is, after all, a Soul Master Academy. We accept students regardless of their background."
"Your daughter is exceptionally talented and will undoubtedly shine brightly."
High EQ:
Ning Rongrong is exceptionally talented. Coming to our Elf Academy, she will not only receive dedicated cultivation but is certain to achieve great brilliance.
Low EQ:
Want to arrange for Ning Rongrong to study at Elf Academy?
Fine, come if you want. It's up to you.
Though Ning Rongrong is talented, our Elf Academy won't offer any special treatment.
If she meets the inner academy's requirements, we'll naturally fulfill our duty in nurturing her.
If not, she'll have to stay in the outer academy like everyone else.
Yunxiao was indifferent to Ning Rongrong attending Elf Academy.
Without the fortuitous encounter with the Fairy Kirin Tulip,
Ning Rongrong's talent, though impressive, would never allow her to break through to the Titled Douluo rank in her lifetime.
Whether she could even enter the inner academy remained a big question mark.
"Since that's the case, Elf Crown,"
"I'll bring Rong Rong to enroll at Elf Academy once the new term begins next year."
Unaware of Yunxiao's arrangements for the inner and outer academies, Ning Fengzhi agreed straightforwardly.
From the intelligence gathered during this time, he knew that Yunxiao, up to now,
had only a single little maid by his side and was still unattached.
Once Ning Rongrong entered Elf Academy,
and spent more time interacting with Yunxiao, the Elf Crown,
there was no guarantee the two wouldn't develop a relationship.
He was well aware that
Yunxiao was merely close friends with Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe" and hadn't fully aligned himself with the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family.
Unlike Dugu Bo, who served as a guest elder for the Heaven Dou Empire,
if Yunxiao, the Elf Crown, wished to join any other faction—
whether it be the Spirit Hall, the Upper Three Sects,
or even the Heaven Dou or Star Luo Empires—
they would spare no expense to recruit him.
After some further casual conversation,
Ning Fengzhi tactfully expressed his intention to take his leave.
Out of courtesy, Yunxiao personally escorted the two to the gates of the Elf Residence.
"Sect Leader Ning, Sword Douluo, take care on your journey."
"If you have time, feel free to visit the Elf Residence again."
Ning Fengzhi, this "generous and open-handed" benefactor, naturally deserved Yunxiao's politeness.
First, there was the top-tier Soul Bone from the Heaven Dou Auction House.
Now, there was the Honorary Supreme Elder Token and a 30,000-year leg Soul Bone.
Since he was the one reaping the benefits for free,
Yunxiao certainly wouldn't show any negative expressions toward this wealthy patron.
Just as Ning Fengzhi was about to agree to visit the Elf Residence often,
two very familiar voices reached Yunxiao's ears from nearby.
"Teacher, it's been a while. How have you been?"
"Clan Leader, Xiao Li has returned."
The newcomers were none other than the Crown Prince "Xue Qinghe," dressed in exquisite and luxurious attire,
and Su Xiaoli, clad in a maid outfit paired with black stockings and short boots.
Su Xiaoli's address of "Clan Leader" was a respectful title for Yunxiao.
Of course, this was also Yunxiao's preference—
after all, hearing her call him "Master" all the time was getting old.
That ambiguous form of address always made Yunxiao feel somewhat uneasy.
"Xiao Li, Brother Qinghe."
"You're back from shopping so soon?"
As the saying goes, when putting on a show, one must see it through to the end.
Since he had chosen Su Xiaoli to play along with "Xue Qinghe," Yunxiao naturally had to steer the conversation away from the truth when facing the old fox Ning Fengzhi.
A refined and elegant crown prince, "Xue Qinghe."
A stunningly beautiful woman, Su Xiaoli.
A man and a woman, alone together, out shopping.
Ning Fengzhi, read between the lines.
Savor it, savor it carefully.
"Your Highness, thank you for your concern."
"And Miss Su Xiaoli, it's a pleasure to meet you for the first time."
In response to "Xue Qinghe's" greeting, Ning Fengzhi gave a slight nod.
Although "Xue Qinghe" was indeed his disciple, he carried no airs.
Ning Fengzhi, though the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, was also the Crown Prince's Tutor of the Heaven Dou Empire.
As for "Xue Qinghe," not only was he the Crown Prince and heir apparent of the Heaven Dou Empire, but he was also its future emperor.
Thus, out of courtesy and consideration for their respective statuses, Ning Fengzhi always addressed him as "Your Highness" in public settings.
As for Su Xiaoli, the cat girl—wasn't she the one he had instructed Ning Caichen to gift to Yunxiao in the first place?
How could he not recognize her?
"Xiao Li, let me introduce you."
"This is the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi."
"And the gentleman beside him is the Sword Douluo, Chen Xin."
Seeing Su Xiaoli's puzzled and curious expression as she studied Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, Yunxiao calmly introduced them.
Of course, his intention was to remind her.
Ning Fengzhi, Emperor Xue Ye—these two old foxes.
As well as Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong.
These were figures at the very pinnacle of the Heaven Dou Empire's hierarchy, and Yunxiao had naturally briefed Su Xiaoli about them beforehand.
When it came to acting, Su Xiaoli was no match for a seasoned fox like Ning Fengzhi.
That was precisely why Yunxiao spoke up—to give her a subtle reminder.
"The Sect Leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ning Fengzhi?"
"Sword Douluo, Chen Xin?"
Sure enough, the moment Yunxiao's reminder registered, Su Xiaoli immediately regarded the two of them with wariness.
Ning Fengzhi: "..."
Chen Xin: "..."
Seeing the guarded look in Su Xiaoli's eyes, the two of them could only exchange awkward, helpless glances.
Perhaps recalling certain events at the Heaven Dou Auction House, they could understand her attitude toward them.
What made it even more awkward was that they had initially assumed Su Xiaoli was merely a maid.
But to their surprise, she turned out to be a favored bedwarmer.
Ahem, ahem, "Xiao Li."
"Sect Leader Ning and Sword Douluo are our guests. Mind your manners."
"They even brought gifts when they visited."
"Aside from that rather useless Honorary Supreme Elder Token,"
"Sect Leader Ning also gifted a 30,000-year leg Soul Bone."
With that, Yunxiao flicked Su Xiaoli lightly on the forehead.
Ning Fengzhi: "..."
Chen Xin: "..."
"A... a rather useless Honorary Supreme Elder Token?"
Upon hearing Yunxiao's words, the two of them were once again left speechless.
While they acknowledged that you, Elf Crown, might have no use for this Honorary Supreme Elder Token,
you could at least show some respect to their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Couldn't you have waited until they left before saying such things?
Elf Crown, do you realize how your words make their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School—and its Titled Douluo Supreme Elder—seem so... devalued?
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