While the zuzong was secretly observing the other party, the middle-aged man was also scrutinizing the clan leader and Xiao Wu.
From the fluctuations in their soul power, he could sense that the young man and woman before him were very young, no more than fourteen or fifteen years old, or even younger. However, their soul power was already at the level of a Soul Master, especially the blue-haired boy, who was even close to level 40. How could this not shock him? In his memory, only the geniuses of the so-called Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall could possess such a level.
The middle-aged man noticed the clan leader's gaze, though it was subtle, he still noticed it.
The middle-aged man smiled calmly and said, "This young friend seems to know me?"
Hearing this, the clan leader was taken aback and couldn't help but sigh inwardly, "He really is an old fox. I almost forgot that this guy's ability to read people is unparalleled in Douluo Continent." Fortunately, the zuzong was too lazy to argue. It wouldn't be very meaningful to play tricks on Ning Fengzhi. The other party was not as easy to fool as those idiots like Oscar and Ma Hongjun.
The zuzong said, "I wouldn't say I know you, but you just remind me of someone I know."
"Oh?" The middle-aged man was clearly intrigued. Could it be that the other person knew one of his children? If so, perhaps he could use this opportunity to win them over, after all, such geniuses were rare.
"Then may I ask what that person is?"
The zuzong shook his head, clasped his hands, and said, "I'm sorry, I cannot reveal that person's name."
Regardless of whether the other person was Ning Fengzhi, the zuzong didn't intend to get involved with him for the time being. Ning Fengzhi did value talent, that was true, but he wouldn't be merciful to those he couldn't win over or those who posed a danger to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. He had assassinated geniuses before. The zu zong's comment about the resemblance to someone he knew was merely a smokescreen, a way to prevent himself and Xiao Wu from being targeted.
Meanwhile, Xiao Wu, standing to the side, surprisingly put her mind to something after hearing the clan elder's words.
Xiao Wu leaned close to the clan leader's ear and asked, "Little zuzong, now that you mention it, I remember. This uncle looks a lot like Rongrong."
The zu zong's face darkened. "Damn it, you little rabbit, please don't whisper so loudly! The other person heard us!
" The middle-aged man's eyes lit up. "Rongrong, are you talking about Ning Rongrong?"
Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise, "You know Rongrong too? We met in Soto City, and we even went shopping together!"
"Hehe." The middle-aged man chuckled and said, "Let me introduce myself. My name is Ning Fengzhi, and I'm Rongrong's father."
As he spoke, Ning Fengzhi opened his right hand, and a seven-colored pagoda over a foot tall appeared in his palm, radiating dazzling seven-colored light.
zuzong glanced at the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda in Ning Fengzhi's hand, nodded inwardly, and exclaimed in his mind, "So it really is Ning Fengzhi!"
zuzong said apologetically, "I was very rude earlier, not knowing Sect Master Ning's identity."
"You don't know my identity, so I'm unwilling to easily reveal Rongrong's information. This is being responsible to my friends, there's nothing to apologize for."
Saying this, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but sigh inwardly, it seems that his little devil has grown quite a bit since her trip. It's rare that she's actually made friends.
Ning Fengzhi was clearly interested in zuzong and Xiao Wu, and quickly changed the subject, "It looks like you're about the same age as Rongrong, are you also here to buy things?"
"Wow! Uncle, do you have X-ray vision? You can tell even though we're wearing masks, Rongrong is a few months younger than Xiao Zong, and a little younger than me." Xiao Wu exclaimed in surprise, looking incredulous.
zuzong rolled his eyes at Xiao Wu, hey, this rabbit is too easy to understand! She just casually said something, and you want to explain everything.
"Mmm...mmm..." Xiao Wu's mouth was covered by the zuzong.
The zuzong said, "We're just here to sell some things. If there's nothing else, we'll be leaving now."
As he spoke, the zuzong pulled Xiao Wu away. He was afraid that if Xiao Wu continued talking, she would reveal all her secrets.
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi's heart was already filled with shock. Similar to Rongrong, close to the strength of a Soul Master, wouldn't that mean that she would already be a Soul Venerable before the age of thirteen? And if she made another breakthrough during this period, she could become a Soul Master before the age of thirteen. This was too unbelievable!
Watching the zuzong and Xiao Wu leave, Ning Fengzhi's lips curled up slightly, revealing a bright smile. If Rongrong were with this boy, wouldn't that be...?
Thinking of this, Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up. If that boy really knew his precious daughter, then he would have to find an opportunity to go back and do some serious ideological work with the little devil. Even if they weren't familiar with each other, he would have to make them familiar.
The zuzong pulled Xiao Wu to another area, and only stopped when Ning Fengzhi's figure was out of sight.
Xiao Wu, panting, said somewhat disgruntledly, "Why did you pull me like that? Are you trying to suffocate me?"
The zuzong shook his head. "I was afraid you'd say something that would make you reveal everything. Remember what I always tell you? Don't trust anyone when you're out and about."
"Really? Isn't he Rongrong's father? He seems quite kind!" Xiao Wu asked, puzzled.
"He is Ning Rongrong's father, that's true, but he's also the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, one of the three upper sects. How many of these sect leaders are simple-minded? He could outmaneuver us all. Even I've lied to you before, let alone politicians like them."
At this point, the zuzong felt a pang of sadness, regretting and blaming himself for his past ill intentions towards Xiao Wu.
Sensing the zu zong's dejected mood, Xiao Wu nodded, gently lifted her heel, and lightly kissed his right cheek.
The zuzong was stunned. This rabbit could actually flirt! And he, ZuZong, had actually been charmed!
Xiao Wu giggled and said, "Hehe, not angry anymore! Let's go over there and take a look."
As she spoke, Xiao Wu pulled Zu Zong towards another area.
Half an hour later, Xiao Wu and zuzong walked out of the Heaven Dou Auction House.
When they went in, Xiao Wu was overjoyed. But when they came out, she was furious. Leaving aside the caged canary waitresses, the bunny girl with the mutated martial soul was practically auctioned off alive.
Like the catwoman in the original story, the bunny girl was bought by Ning Fengzhi. As for Zu zong's revolver, it was also bought by Ning Fengzhi. Weapons that didn't require a martial soul, or even the use of soul power, were most popular with support-type soul masters like them who lacked offensive capabilities.
Xiao Wu asked, "Xiao Zong, what do you think will happen to that bunny girl in the end?"
"That bunny girl—no, that bunny girl—is different from those other maids who lost themselves; she still has human emotions. She'll be bought by Ning Rongrong's father, and he'll probably marry her off to one of his disciples and teach her cultivation. Perhaps she'll be bound to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, losing her freedom, but at least she'll be worry-free for life. She won't have to worry about being auctioned off like merchandise again." Based on the original story, Zu Zong gave a relatively objective answer.
Xiao Wu nodded, but her tone still carried a hint of disappointment, "I finally understand why you don't like places like this."
Zu Zong grasped Xiao Wu's soft, boneless hand, their fingers intertwined, calming their complex emotions.