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Chapter 62 Ning Fengzhi's Terror
Chapter 62 Ning Fengzhi's Terror
"I'm increasingly unable to understand Uncle Bone's actions."
Ning Fengzhi stood on the high platform of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's huge plaza, looking up at the direction of Bone Peak. Various emotions flowed in his eyes, but in the end, they only turned into a deep sigh.
According to the sect's guards, the patriarch and young patriarch of the Nine Heart Begonia clan came to Bone Peak as guests at the invitation of the Ancient Banyan Tree.
Although there aren't many in the sect, there are a few healing-type Soul Masters, but Gu Rong would rather invite people from the Nine Heart Begonia Clan from outside to assist Gu Xuan in his cultivation than use the sect's resources.
This really frightened Ning Fengzhi.
The excessive distance between them made him worry that Gu Rong might suddenly leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School without saying goodbye.
"It must be because of Xiao Xuan."
As Gu Rong's longtime partner, Chen Xin guessed the reason why Gu Rong chose to leave the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"Xiao Xuan?"
Is he still angry with Rongrong?
Ning Fengzhi's expression suddenly turned serious; this was a big problem.
"There is a little, but not much. Xiao Xuan had a conflict with Rong Rong before, but he never refused the sect's supplies. At that time, I knew that as long as Rong Rong didn't bother him, the chances of him staying in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wouldn't be small."
But last time, we overlooked one thing because we were so excited.
Chen Xin looked somewhat downcast.
"Old Bones isn't stupid. Since he knew that soul bones could increase the absorption period of soul rings, he must have had the idea of asking for those two soul bones for Xuan'er at that time."
But you said you would use it to exchange for gems and soul bones with other forces.
Old Man probably didn't want to put you in a difficult position, so he didn't mention it.
Logically speaking, Xiao Xuan's talent and status should be among the top tier in the sect. Even Rong Rong is half a step behind him. If resources like soul bones were to be collected, he should be given a complete set first before it's Rong Rong's turn.
But we overlooked this point at the time, which caused some resentment to grow in the hearts of both Old Man and Xiao Xuan.
Chen Xin sighed. He had been so focused on getting Ning Rongrong enough soul bones to evolve her martial soul that he had completely forgotten about Gu Xuan and Gu Rong, who provided the valuable information that soul bones could increase the absorption lifespan of soul rings.
Guang prepared everything for Ning Rongrong, but Gu Xuan had nothing. He even traded away the two soul bones that were suitable for Gu Xuan in front of Gu Rong.
How could this not break Gu Rong and Gu Xuan's hearts?
They wanted to gather soul bones for Ning Rongrong, and Gu Rong certainly wanted to gather soul bones for Gu Xuan as well.
But their carelessness in overlooking this point led to the current situation.
"This, this—"
Ning Fengzhi's face turned pale instantly.
He can be smart in some ways, but he can also be stupid in others.
If he has enough time to think and plan, he can indeed be called a wise man, but in some unexpected situations, Ning Fengzhi will find it difficult to make the right choice.
Only now does he realize where he went wrong.
Ning Rongrong is indeed of noble status, but Gu Xuan's status is inferior?
It should be noted that half of the sky in the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is held up by the ancient banyan tree.
In addition, there's the innate talent of having full soul power.
Let alone Ning Rongrong being Ning Fengzhi's daughter, even he himself would have to give Gu Xuan some respect.
He was biased in his handling of Ning Rongrong's matter, and now he's gotten the order of priority wrong in the allocation of resources.
"Uncle Jian, what should we do? What if Xiao Xuan really chooses to leave the sect because of this?"
Ning Fengzhi's dignified image was almost crumbling; he was genuinely terrified.
But now that the soul bones have been changed, it's impossible to return them and give Gu Xuan a new set of soul bones, right?
"There's no other way. What do you think the old man wants to do now that he's left the sect?"
Since we can't give Xiao Xuan a soul bone, then he should hunt soul beasts and get one himself. It's too late for us to try to make amends now.
Chen Xin understood Gu Rong's thoughts, just as Gu Rong had understood him back then.
Therefore, he would not advise Ning Fengzhi to forcefully try to keep him.
After all, if Gu Rong wanted to leave, no one in the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could stop him.
"But you don't need to worry. Old Bones has such deep ties to the sect, he won't leave so easily. But Xiao Xuan..."
Chen Xin shook his head and sighed.
He originally thought that although Gu Xuan had conflicts with Ning Rongrong, as long as the sect invested enough in him and continuously deepened their bond, Gu Xuan would probably stay in the sect for the sake of the sect, even if they had some conflicts.
But now he hasn't gained much benefit and is being treated unfairly, so he feels that he probably can't keep Gu Xuan.
"Why!"
Ning Fengzhi wanted to slap himself to death. How could he have overlooked such an important matter?
"Report"
"Reporting to the Sect Master, something unusual has happened at Bone Peak. I have come to report."
Just then, a disciple dressed in the robes of a sect trotted over and bowed to Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin.
"Bone Peak?"
What happened?!
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin turned to look at the newcomer at the same time, their eyes filled with urgency.
The visitor felt a chill run down his spine, but he still forced himself to speak.
"Reporting to the sect leader, today I delivered the allocated cultivation resources to Bone Peak as usual, but Miss Dugu Yan told me that I don't need to deliver them anymore."
The sect leader said that any unusual activity at Bone Peak must be reported, so I have come to report this matter.
Upon hearing this news from his subordinates, Ning Fengzhi almost lost his footing.
Chen Xin stepped forward to support Ning Fengzhi.
"We understand. You can go now. Don't go to Bone Peak anymore. Wait for our instructions. Remember, don't tell anyone about this."
Chen Xin looked at the newcomer and said seriously.
"Yes, I'll take my leave."
"Uncle Jian, what do you think we should do now?"
Ning Fengzhi only spoke after the disciple left, his voice filled with helplessness.
Bone Peak's actions were nothing short of telling outsiders that he wanted to sever ties with the sect.
Today they're only refusing cultivation resources, but in a few days they might even have to move people out of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"The matter has come to this point and there's no way to change it. The fact that Xiao Xuan is still at Bone Peak proves Old Bone's attitude."
With me and Old Bones around, the sect will always have time to find a suitable pillar of support.
Chen Xin knew that Gu Xuan's departure from the sect was inevitable.
Fortunately, Gu Rong has no intention of leaving for the time being.
Otherwise, Gu Xuan wouldn't have come back.
However, Chen Xin miscalculated one thing: although Gu Rong would still remain in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, things would definitely be different from before.
After all, the ancient banyan tree used to regard the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School as its home.
But from then on, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was just a place for Gu Rong to work.
He didn't leave simply to repay the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for their nurturing.
Apart from that, there will be no further emotional connection between Gu Rong and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Let them fight for it, sure!
But to sacrifice for it?
That's impossible.