"The person behind you should be Crown Spirit Kite, right?"
"Crown Spirit Kite's strength, among the forces behind you, should be a pillar of support. For your elders to send her to protect your safety shows how much they value you."
Ning Fengzhi observed Spirit Kite, seemingly asking casually.
"School Master Ning, you jest."
"My talent isn't the best. My older sister's talent surpasses mine, but she lives in seclusion with our elders and doesn't wish to venture out."
"Although Spirit Kite is strong, there's still a gap compared to my elders."
Ye Xi surveyed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's environment, answering very naturally.
Ye Xi naturally knew that Ning Fengzhi's questions were to probe her background, so she decided to answer with nine truths and one lie, using it as a bluff.
"Still too young after all."
Listening to Ye Xi's answer, Ning Fengzhi thought to himself.
But then, looking at Ye Xi's current age, Ning Fengzhi felt relieved.
No matter how high one's talent, no matter how much of a prodigy one is, in terms of life experience, there will still be shortcomings.
So, it was normal for him to probe some things with a few words.
Meanwhile, Xue Qinghe, sitting nearby, was secretly winking at Ye Xi, feeling that Ye Xi's answer was perfectly fine.
With these answers, given Ning Fengzhi's old fox-like personality, the possibility of him secretly making a move was practically zero.
Just then, a clear and pleasant voice rang out from outside the hall.
"Papa."
As the voice fell, a girl of similar age to Ye Xi, dressed in a white long dress with an exquisite face, ran in from outside the hall.
Behind the girl followed an elder with white hair and a youthful complexion, watching with a smile.
"Rongrong."
"Why are you here?"
Ning Fengzhi reached out, picked up Ning Rongrong, and placed her on his lap.
"Papa, can't I be here?"
Ning Rongrong said, her gaze sweeping across the hall.
As Ning Fengzhi's student, Ning Rongrong naturally knew Xue Qinghe, so Ning Rongrong locked her gaze on Ye Xi and observed her.
"Come, Papa will introduce you."
"This is Ye Xi. Although she's about your age, her talent is rare on the entire continent. Moreover, she will soon become the head of a major force, one comparable to our Upper Three Sects."
As Ning Fengzhi spoke, he didn't Stingy his praise.
But after Ning Rongrong heard Ning Fengzhi's words, her eyes couldn't help but narrow slightly, a flicker of displeasure passing through them.
This was the first time Ning Fengzhi had praised someone so highly; even Ning Rongrong, the Young Miss of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, had never received such praise from Ning Fengzhi.
"Oh, she doesn't look any different."
Ning Rongrong glanced at Ye Xi, muttering indifferently.
"You..."
Spirit Kite, a Peak Douluo, was about to say something after hearing Ning Rongrong's whisper, but was interrupted by a voice.
"It's just a child's innocent remark."
"No need to mind it."
As the voice fell, the white-haired, youthful-faced elder picked up Ning Rongrong.
"Grandpa Sword."
Ning Rongrong nestled in Chen Xin's arms, glancing at Ye Xi from the corner of her eye.
"Spirit Kite, the Young Miss of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is still young. We don't need to mind it; just be more tolerant."
Ye Xi waved her hand indifferently, picked up the seven treasure glazed tile tea, and slowly savored it.
"Yes, Young Miss."
Spirit Kite replied, then stood silently behind Ye Xi, no longer speaking.
When Ning Rongrong heard Ye Xi's words, she immediately became unhappy.
What did she mean, saying she was young and didn't need to be minded?
Did that mean that being young didn't even qualify her to be minded?
Thinking of this, Ning Rongrong immediately looked at Ye Xi.
And Ye Xi had just raised her head, meeting Ning Rongrong's gaze.
Ning Rongrong's eyes held a hint of gloom.
Ye Xi's eyes, however, were as calm as an ancient well, as if saying, 'No need to guess anymore, it's exactly what you're thinking.'
Just as Ning Rongrong was about to say something, she heard Ning Fengzhi's voice echo in the hall.
"My daughter is a bit spoiled; I hope you'll forgive her."
Ning Fengzhi's voice was gentle, giving a feeling of warmth like a spring breeze.
"School Master Ning, you jest."
Ye Xi waved her hand indifferently, indicating that she hadn't taken the previous incident to heart at all.
No errors, no omissions, no content in one glance!
"Hmph."
Ning Rongrong coldly snorted, saying nothing more.
"Uncle Jian, please take Rongrong outside to play first."
Ning Fengzhi turned his gaze to Chen Xin.
"Alright."
"Rongrong, Grandpa Sword will take you outside to play."
Chen Xin said, then carried Ning Rongrong out of the hall, but as he left, his gaze inadvertently swept over Spirit Kite.
From Spirit Kite's faint aura, Chen Xin could tell that her spirit power Rank was comparable to his own.
After Chen Xin and Ning Rongrong left, Ning Fengzhi stood up from the main seat and looked at Ye Xi.
"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's pastries are also excellent. Paired with seven treasure glazed tile tea, they have a unique flavor. Would you like to try some?"
Ning Fengzhi asked softly, a smile on his face.
"No need to trouble yourself."
"School Master Ning, I suddenly remembered that I have some matters to attend to, so I'll be heading back first."
"Next time I have time, this Junior will visit again."
Ye Xi rose from her seat, casually found an excuse, and prepared to leave.
"Since that's the case, I'll have someone package some seven treasure glazed tile tea for you to take back."
"You can't come to my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and leave empty-handed."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ning Fengzhi walked to the entrance of the hall and instructed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's Disciples to prepare.
"Then I'll trouble School Master Ning."
Ye Xi sat back down in her seat, waiting quietly.
Xue Qinghe, meanwhile, sat quietly in his chair, idly spinning the teacup in his hand.
Before long, Disciples brought over the packaged seven treasure glazed tile tea.
Three portions of seven treasure glazed tile tea were placed before Ye Xi, Xue Qinghe, and Spirit Kite.
After the three collected the seven treasure glazed tile tea, they walked straight out of the hall, with Ning Fengzhi seeing them off.
Ning Fengzhi only stopped at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's mountain gate, quietly watching the three board the carriage.
"Teacher, we'll be heading back now."
"Come visit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School again when you have time."
Xue Qinghe bid farewell, then entered the carriage.
After Xue Qinghe boarded the carriage, it drove off in the direction of Heaven Dou City.
Watching the carriage gradually disappear into the distance, Ning Fengzhi said nothing more, but turned and walked back into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.