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"For my brother?" The girl was taken aback, glancing around at the women's clothing section. "Your brother wouldn't..."
"No, no, no! My brother isn't a pervert!" Dongfang Yao waved her hands repeatedly. "He just doesn't have any particular hobbies, so I don't know what to give him."
"Oh, come with me, I'll help you choose!" The girl warmly took her hand.
Thanks to the girl's kindness, Dongfang Yao briefly described her brother's personality.
"So your brother is also a Soul Master! Since he doesn't have any particular hobbies, he must be interested in things related to cultivation, right?"
Dongfang Yao thought for a moment: "Hiss, it seems that's really true!"
"He's an agility-type Soul Master. How about this Soul Master glove?" The girl pointed to a pair of black fingerless tactical gloves. The material looked very durable and the workmanship was excellent.
"Great! I'll choose this one!" Dongfang Yao hugged the gloves to her chest, very happy. "Thank you!"
"You're welcome, I..." The short-haired girl's eyes suddenly lit up as she waved behind Dongfang Yao, "Dad! Grandpa Sword!"
"Rongrong, your Uncle Jian and I have been looking for you for ages." A gentle and refined middle-aged man suddenly stopped speaking, his gaze falling on the girl beside his daughter, feeling that the back of her figure looked somewhat familiar.
Dongfang Yao turned around in confusion and saw a refined middle-aged man and an elderly man with neatly combed white hair.
Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin exchanged a glance and instantly changed their expressions.
Then, Ning Fengzhi smiled gently: "Young lady, has my daughter caused you any trouble?"
"Hmph! What are you talking about! I'm helping her!" Ning Rongrong put her hands on her hips and pouted angrily.
Dongfang Yao quickly explained, "No, I should thank her. She helped me a lot."
"Hehe, that's good. Are you alone? Where are your parents?"
After paying at the counter, Dongfang Jing carefully put a pair of delicate white flower earrings into her soul tool.
It's a little too early for his sister to wear these earrings now, but he can imagine how she'll look wearing them when she's older.
"Brother!" A familiar voice called out.
Dongfang Jing turned around and saw Dongfang Yao with her hands behind her back, mysteriously hiding a gift.
Behind her were a girl of similar age, dressed elegantly, a middle-aged man with a refined demeanor and a cane, and an elderly man with white hair and beard and a tall, upright figure.
Dongfang Jing's gaze swept over the crowd, finally landing on the white-haired old man, and a sense of vigilance instinctively rose in his heart.
"Brother, it's like this," Dongfang Yao jogged over and explained what had happened in a low voice.
After listening, the young man ruffled her hair and said gently, "Go pay the bill, and count your soul coins carefully so you don't make a mistake."
"Hmph, no way!" Dongfang Yao pouted.
Her brother is teasing her again about math, which she's not good at! But she can count money!
Ning Rongrong looked at Dongfang Jing curiously. Was this her brother?
"Rongrong, you should go pay the bill too." Ning Fengzhi gently nudged his daughter's back.
"Okay." Ning Rongrong responded and walked towards the counter with Dongfang Yao.
After the two girls left,
Dongfang Jing turned to Ning Fengzhi and nodded slightly in apology: "I'm sorry, my sister has caused you trouble."
"It's alright." Ning Fengzhi's smile was warm and gentle, like a spring breeze. "Besides, my daughter seems to really like your sister. It's fate that we met today."
Dongfang Jing looked towards the counter, where two girls were talking quietly as they paid their bills.
"Hey! What's your name? My name is Ning Rongrong."
"My name is Dongfang Yao."
"Dongfang, may I call you Yao'er? You can call me Rongrong. Do you live in Soto City?"
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After leaving the gift shop, the group did not immediately part ways.
Dongfang Yao and Ning Rongrong walked ahead, chattering away.
"Hey? Rongrong, are you new to Soto City too?"
"Yes! My home is near Tiandou City. My dad had some errands to run, so he took me out to play! We went to Silvers, Häagen-Dazs, and Xilu City, and then we came to Soto City. It seems like we're going to go to other places after that. It was fun, but I'm exhausted!"
"Wow, I've never been to any of these places you mentioned."
"Where have you been?"
“My brother took me to Winchester, Water City, and Ocean City!”
"Hanhai City? I've heard of it! But I've never had a chance to go! My dad and grandpas always keep me locked up at home, either cultivating or learning etiquette. It's so boring!"
Ning Rongrong complained, then her eyes lit up. "Let's not talk about that! Tell me quickly, what's Hanhai City like? Isn't the sea magnificent?"
"It's so spectacular! It's so hot in Hanhai City. If my brother hadn't applied sunscreen for me, I would have gotten a tan long ago. And there are so many fish in the sea! Whales and sharks!"
Chapter 77 Ning Fengzhi's Proposal
Behind me, watching the two young girls chatting happily,
Dongfang Jing suddenly spoke up: "It is indeed fate. My sister seems to like your daughter very much as well."
“Yes,” Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile, “It’s rare to see Rongrong so talkative. They might become very good friends.”
He changed the subject, his tone naturally carrying a hint of concern and inquiry: "Young man, you look quite young. Why are you traveling around with your sister? You know this continent isn't exactly safe. Are your parents at home worried?"
Dongfang Jing shook his head: "Our parents... had some accidents. As for their travels to the mainland..."
His gaze swept over Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin, his tone calm:
"Partly it was due to the circumstances, and partly it was because we are inherently averse to constraints and unwilling to follow the crowd. Opportunities are often accompanied by risks, and as her older brother, I always wanted to fight for her a carefree future so that she could choose her own life as she pleased."
"I see." Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly.
He glanced at his daughter, who was chatting happily, and then at Chen Xin beside him.
After a moment's hesitation, his tone remained gentle but took on a more formal tone: "Young brother, are you also a Soul Master? Uncle may ask a question, please answer truthfully."
"please say."
"What are your views on the current situation in mainland China? If we disregard your sister and only consider yourself, what would you choose? Would you still be working in mainland China?"
Dongfang Jing raised an eyebrow: "Senior, your question is far too grand. How can I, a mere lowly Soul Master who can be found anywhere, talk about vision and perspective?"
"Haha, let's just assume for now, feel free to speak up, I just want to hear your thoughts." Ning Fengzhi smiled, but his expression became even more serious.
Dongfang Jing remained silent for a moment, then his gaze fell on his younger sister.
What would I be like without Yao'er?
Throughout the many adventures, her original intention has never changed, and it all depends on her.
If her adoptive parents hadn't given birth to Yao'er, and she were the only one left in the world, would she still have worked so hard?
They would fight tooth and nail to avenge their parents, but what would happen after that?
After thinking for a moment,
Dongfang Jing raised his eyes and said frankly, "I dare not speak presumptuously about the situation on the continent. But if it weren't for Yao'er, I might have chosen to live a peaceful life. I could have joined the Spirit Hall on the day my Spirit Awakened, or attached myself to a sect, or perhaps served the Empire."
"But this is ultimately just a hypothesis."
His tone was resolute: "Yao'er is the most important person to me. I will always stand behind her until she decides her own life. As for myself, I'll talk about it when the situation on the mainland changes."
Upon hearing this, Chen Xin gave Dongfang Jing a deep look.
Ning Fengzhi's serious expression faded, replaced by a refined smile: "Young brother, you are truly a man of deep affection and character. A brother who cherishes his sister like you is a rare find in this world."
After saying that, he looked ahead and pointed to a snack shop not far away: "Rongrong, take your new friend to buy some snacks."
“Okay!” Ning Rongrong replied happily.
Dongfang Yao looked at her brother, received a nod, and then followed him.
Making sure the two girls couldn't hear the conversation, Ning Fengzhi turned to Dongfang Jing with a solemn expression: "In that case, young brother, I won't beat around the bush."
"I am Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Dongfang Jing's eyes sharpened, and he took a half step back, his soul power surging within him, ready to unleash its power.
"Good lad! Soul Master?!" Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi's eyes flashed with surprise at the same time.
Ning Fengzhi immediately raised his hand, his tone softening: "Young brother, don't be impatient! Do not use that mysterious escape technique again! Finding you and your sister was no easy task. We have no ill intentions here, nor do we intend to harm you."
Upon hearing this, Dongfang Jing's expression softened slightly.
But their guard remained, and they waited for the other party to continue.
Ning Fengzhi frankly explained his previous efforts to send people to keep an eye out in Shuilan City, his subsequent search on the mainland, and the purpose of his trip to Notting City.
"I've been traveling with my daughter for several months, partly to handle the affairs of the sect's businesses in various cities, and partly because I was hoping to run into you at Notting Academy."
"From what you just said, I know you are unwilling to be bound by the sect. But, why not listen to my other suggestion?"
As Ning Fengzhi spoke, he turned to introduce the old man beside him, "This is one of the guardian Douluos of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sword Douluo Chen Xin."
Titled Douluo! No wonder his aura was so imposing!
Dongfang Jing remained calm and bowed respectfully, saying, "Greetings, Sect Leader Ning, and Your Excellency Sword Douluo. I apologize for not recognizing you earlier."
"It's alright." Chen Xin's voice was calm, his gaze as sharp as a sword. "Young man, let me ask you, does your sister's innate soul power exceed level seven? Is her martial soul a sword?"
"Yes. What do you mean, senior?"
Ning Fengzhi continued, "When Uncle Jian was in Shuilan City, he caught a glimpse of your sister from afar and had a vague feeling that she had extraordinary talent!"
“Uncle Jian is getting old and has no children. It would be a real pity if his swordsmanship were to be lost. That’s why I’m thinking of taking your sister as my apprentice.”
"Exceptional talent?" Dongfang Jing asked in confusion, looking at Chen Xin.
Chen Xin nodded and slowly said, "On the continent, martial spirits and soul power are highly valued. Among weapon martial spirits, some people awaken hammers and spears, and are accompanied by not weak innate soul power. However, innate soul power only determines a soul master's talent and the speed of soul power cultivation, but it does not mean that the person is necessarily good at this. Some people are born to use spears, but their martial spirit is a bow; some people are born to use swords, but they have no innate soul power."
Dongfang Jing immediately understood: "You mean..."
"Indeed." Chen Xin's gaze was sharp. "Leaving aside other weapons for now, just considering swords, with my discerning eye, I can tell at a glance that your sister is a natural-born swordswoman! And she also possesses a sword martial spirit. Judging from your reaction, her innate soul power must be quite high. With all three combined, she is an exceptional talent for swordsmanship!"
"I have encountered many others with similar talent in swordsmanship. However, their martial souls are not sword martial souls, and their innate soul power is mostly below level 3, or even zero. A prodigy like your sister is truly one of a kind in my entire life!"
Dongfang Jing remained silent.