After Qian Renxue heard Bone Douluo's words, she merely smiled faintly, waving her hand dismissively, and said, "Senior Bone Douluo, I'm afraid you're exaggerating a bit."
"Although Tang Chuan is currently very close to Dugu Bo, that doesn't mean he will necessarily side with Prince Xue Xing in the future. While human hearts are unpredictable, they can be guided. If I treat him kindly, I might be able to use him to bring Dugu Bo over to my side as well."
Ning Fengzhi's brows furrowed slightly at her words, but he didn't immediately refute her.
He exchanged a look with Bone Douluo beside him, both with a thoughtful and pensive expression. After a moment, he sighed softly and then spoke:
"In that case, pay more attention to this Tang Chuan."
"This child must not be underestimated."
At this point, his tone shifted, and he suddenly changed the subject, flicking his sleeve.
"Qinghe, I still need to go to Shrek Academy, so I won't stay here any longer."
Hearing this, Qian Renxue was slightly startled, her eyebrows raised, and a hint of confusion flashed in her eyes as she asked, "Teacher, what are you going to Shrek Academy for?"
Ning Fengzhi's expression was solemn as he slowly said,
"At Shrek Academy, there's a student named Tang San. He's skilled at creating a type of unique weapon called Hidden Weapons. These items are quite powerful, excel at concealed assassination, and are difficult to guard against. If they can be used by my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it would be like gaining a powerful trump card out of thin air. I'm going there this time to discuss purchasing a batch of Hidden Weapons for the Sect's Disciples to use."
...The sky gradually darkened.
The afterglow of the setting sun fell upon Shrek Academy's spacious teaching building, bathing the entire Academy in a golden-red halo.
On the rooftop, a gentle breeze blew, bringing with it the coolness of the evening.
At this moment, Tang San and Xiao Wu sat side by side on the edge of the rooftop, their gazes fixed on the slowly sinking sun in the distance.
The sunlight of the setting sun reflected on their faces, soft and warm, yet also carrying a sense of tranquility.
However, Tang San's expression was a little deep, clearly indicating he had something on his mind.
"Brother, are you still thinking about your father?"
Just then, Xiao Wu suddenly spoke, asking with a hint of concern.
"Yes. A few days ago, I went to ask Headmaster Flender about Dad, but he wouldn't tell me anything. However, I could tell from his expression that my father is definitely not an ordinary person... He's very likely a powerful Soul Master," Tang San said with a solemn expression.
Hearing this, Xiao Wu comforted him with a gentle voice:
"Brother, perhaps the Headmaster has his own reasons for not telling you. Don't overthink it; maybe your father will suddenly appear one day."
Tang San nodded, his expression relaxing slightly. Then, he reached out and gently stroked Xiao Wu's braid, his eyes filled with warmth and gratitude, saying,
"Xiao Wu, it's so good to have met you."
"During these days without my father, I'm glad to have you by my side."
Xiao Wu looked up, her eyes sparkling with firm resolve, and softly said, "Brother, don't worry, I'll always be with you for the rest of my life."
Just then, a familiar voice suddenly came from below.
Oscar's figure passed by below, saying, "Little San, so you're here! I heard the guard say that someone seems to be looking for you at the Academy's entrance."
"Got it." Tang San's brows raised slightly at the words, and he nodded.
Immediately, he turned to Xiao Wu, and said with a gentle expression, "Xiao Wu, you go back to the dormitory first. I'll go to the entrance and see; maybe Dad came to find me."
Hearing this, Xiao Wu nodded obediently.
The next second, Tang San took a deep breath, his figure lightly leaped down from the rooftop, and with swift steps, he quickly rushed towards the Academy's entrance... A few minutes later.
As soon San ran to the Academy's main entrance, he couldn't help but frown slightly.
Through his Purple Demon Eye, he quickly discovered who the visitors were.
It was Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo!
His heart tightened, Tang San was about to turn back and report this to Flender and the others, but as soon as he turned around, he was surprised to find that Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo had already appeared before him.
Looking at these two extraordinary individuals, Tang San's expression changed slightly, and he mused in his heart, "Why are they here again? Did they discover that I devoured Ning Rongrong's life?"
Before his thoughts had fully settled, Ning Fengzhi suddenly spoke: "You don't need to be nervous. I didn't come here to cause you trouble this time."
"Oh?" Tang San was stunned, his expression slightly puzzled.
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, his tone carrying a hint of inquiry, and softly asked, "Your name is Tang San, right? Is your father Tang Hao?"
"You... you know my father!? Do you know where he is now?" Hearing this, Tang San's eyes instantly lit up, overjoyed.
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly. He exchanged a look with Bone Douluo beside him.
From Tang San's reaction just now, he could tell that this child seemed unaware of his father's true situation.
Frowning slightly, Ning Fengzhi's tone softened but carried a hint of testing.
"You don't know... your father's whereabouts?"
Tang San nodded lightly, his voice carrying a hint of helplessness, saying, "Dad has been gone for several years, and I don't know where he is now."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly, a complex look flashing in his eyes, and he slowly said, "Oh, I see... Your father and I have met a few times."
At this point, he paused, his gaze turning to Tang San, his expression solemn and with a hint of testing, "Little San, I came to you this time because I want to make a deal with you."
Tang San frowned at the words, puzzled, "What kind of deal?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, his expression calm yet with a hint of seriousness, saying, "I want to buy the manufacturing methods for your Hidden Weapons. You can name your price; I will not bargain."
Tang San immediately shook his head, replying without hesitation:
"Impossible. I will not sell the manufacturing methods for those Hidden Weapons. However, I can find someone to forge finished Hidden Weapons and sell them to your Sect, earning a price difference from that."
Hearing Tang San's words, Bone Douluo immediately frowned tightly, stepped forward, and angrily shouted,
"What did you say? If that's the case, then my great Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will have to rely on a child like you forever?"
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi immediately raised his hand to stop Bone Douluo, his tone carrying a hint of seriousness: "Uncle Gu, you mustn't. Tang San is, after all, the son of an old acquaintance."
Then, the corners of his mouth curved slightly, revealing a meaningful smile, his tone carrying a hint of testing and suggestion, saying, "Little San, I can tell you don't seem to know your father's identity... What if I exchange this information with you?"
...Meanwhile, on the other side,
As soon as Xiao Wu returned to her dormitory and slammed the door shut, a strong and powerful voice suddenly sounded in her ear: "I have to say, you're really bold. A Soul Beast that has transformed into human form and is still in its infancy actually dares to sneak into the human World and wander around."
"Aren't you afraid of becoming someone else's spirit ring and Soul Bone?"
When Xiao Wu heard this, her expression instantly changed dramatically, and her heart was startled.
She quickly reached out to pull the door, but found that no matter how hard she pulled, the door remained motionless.
The voice sounded again, with a hint of coldness and deterrence, saying, "You don't need to struggle anymore; this room has been sealed by my Soul Power. You can't escape."
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