Chapter 196 An Uncertain Future
With no other factors interfering, and given that Ning Fengzhi was already in a weaker position and was also trying to win over Qin Mu, the cooperation was quickly finalized.
However, even though Ning Fengzhi was in such a disadvantageous position, Qin Mu did not take advantage of the situation to make any excessive demands, which made Ning Fengzhi's goodwill towards him rise to another level.
As soon as their meeting ended, Ning Rongrong knocked on the door of the reception room and personally served them tea.
"Hehe, young friend Qin Mu, let's toast to this collaboration!"
Ning Fengzhi was slightly surprised that Ning Rongrong had personally come to serve him tea and water. Then, as if he had thought of something, he stood up happily, picked up two cups of tea, and handed one of them to Qin Mu.
"If young friend Qin Mu doesn't mind, you may call me Uncle from now on."
Ning Fengzhi asked Qin Mu with a slightly probing tone, and Qin Mu responded with a smile, which made Ning Fengzhi's face even happier.
"Uncle Ning is so kind to me, how could I possibly refuse?"
Qin Mu accepted the tea from Ning Fengzhi with both hands and happily clinked glasses with him.
After exchanging a few more pleasantries, Qin Mu made an excuse and left the reception room with Ling Yuan.
Ning Rongrong's gaze remained fixed on Qin Mu until he left the reception room, and she still stared at the door with lingering interest.
"Girl, stop looking, they've all gone far away."
A mocking voice rang out, and Ning Rongrong turned her head sharply, only to find Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo giving her a half-smile.
"When did my girl become so concerned about someone?"
Ning Fengzhi's eyes were full of smiles, and he showed no displeasure at Ning Rongrong's excessive attention to Qin Mu.
"What?! Dad, don't talk nonsense! I just came to deliver tea!"
A blush instantly appeared on Ning Rongrong's pretty face.
"It is indeed rare that Rongrong would come to this occasion, and even come here to serve tea."
"It seems like none of us have ever been treated like this by Rongrong, right? It seems Qin Mu has had a big influence on you!"
"Tsk tsk, I'm actually feeling a little jealous!"
Sword Douluo seemed oblivious to Ning Rongrong's change and continued talking to himself.
"Grandpa Sword! How could even you be here!"
At this moment, Ning Rongrong wished she could disappear into a crack in the ground. Amidst the teasing of Ning Fengzhi and the other two, Ning Rongrong stomped her foot angrily, then shyly ran away from the reception room.
Seeing Ning Rongrong leave the reception room, Sword Douluo immediately spoke to Ning Fengzhi.
"Sect Master, it seems that Rongrong has really fallen for Qin Mu. Should we help them get together?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's smile slowly faded, and he did not immediately reply to Sword Douluo.
At this moment, Bone Douluo, who had been silent until now, suddenly stood up and spoke.
"Sect Master, although we have agreed to cooperate with Qin Mu, who can say for sure what will happen in the future?"
"In my opinion, as long as Qin Mu doesn't toy with Rongrong's feelings, we shouldn't interfere too much in the affairs of these two children. Let them develop freely."
"Furthermore, Qin Mu's matter is of great importance, and the current situation is somewhat unpredictable. What if we choose the wrong side..."
Bone Douluo's words made sense. Sword Douluo opened his mouth to refute, but after glancing at Ning Fengzhi, he swallowed his words.
"Uncle Bone, what you said makes a lot of sense."
"Regarding the two children, I agree with you."
"If the two children are truly destined to be together, perhaps the status of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will also rise accordingly."
"After all, with Qin Mu's talent, it's hard for him not to become the Pope in the future."
Ning Fengzhi stood up, slowly walked to the window, put his hands behind his back, a wistful expression on his face, and then slowly sighed.
"However, I have a completely different view of the current situation."
"In the end, the Spirit Hall's power has grown too great, and we have to admit that with our current strength, we are simply not enough to contend with the Spirit Hall."
"Even with the two of you, Sword Uncle and Bone Uncle, plus my amplification, we have no hope of winning as long as our opponent is the Spirit Hall."
"Bibi Dong's ambitions are now beginning to be exposed."
During their conversation, Qin Mu also subtly mentioned to Ning Fengzhi the current strength of the Spirit Hall.
Putting aside everything else, among the titled Douluos who are currently comparable in strength to the two guardian Douluos of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, there are the three mentioned by Qin Mu: Ling Yuan, Yue Guan, and Gui Mei.
What Qin Mu didn't mention?
Not to mention anything far away, four or five such individuals have emerged in the Continental High-Level Soul Master Elite Tournament, including a very rare healing-type Title Douluo.
Even a powerful sect like the Clear Sky Sect was forced into seclusion under the oppression of the Spirit Hall. Tang Hao, the youngest Title Douluo, was hunted down like a dog by the Spirit Hall.
Ning Fengzhi asked himself if their Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect did not have the same powerful force as the Clear Sky Sect.
If the Spirit Hall really attacks them, their only fate will be the annihilation of their sect!
Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to consider this issue.
"Instead of gambling on whether the ambitious Bibi Dong will make a move against us, let's bet our future on Qin Mu!"
"Anyway, if the Spirit Hall wants to attack us, it will be difficult for us to resist."
"But if we bet right, then in the future, there will definitely still be a place for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on the continent!"
Although Ning Fengzhi was reluctant to admit it, after such a cost-benefit analysis, he had no choice but to gamble the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect on Qin Mu.
"Qin Mu is a good person, he doesn't kill people, and he treats us with great respect. He doesn't have the arrogance of those people from the Spirit Hall."
"In my opinion, Qin Mu and Bibi Dong are really different."
"At least, if Qin Mu were the Pope of the Spirit Hall, he would never have thought of sending people to kill us!"
Sword Douluo praised Qin Mu highly, which made Ning Fengzhi and Bone Douluo look at Qin Mu in a new light.
"You scoundrel, you rarely speak of someone like that! Especially not a young person!"
"Old bones, you don't understand."
Sword Douluo simply shook his head at Bone Douluo's words, then looked intently at Ning Fengzhi.
"Qin Mu's moves are full of righteousness and integrity, and his unity with the hammer is also very pure."
"This level of understanding would never be found in a petty person."
"Sect Master, I trust my judgment!"
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi nodded.
"I hope so! I also hope I haven't made the wrong bet this time."
"If my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect really reaches that final stage, even if it costs me my old life, I will make them pay the price!"
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