...
"This is just the first step. What follows is our fatal blow to his academic value."
Ning Rongrong looked at Dugu Yan and Xiao Wu, her eyes gleaming with wisdom:
"The attacks by Sister Yan and Xiao Wu just now have further torn this rift to its maximum."
Now, Tang San has been forced to face reality:
Yu Xiaogang's so-called theories are utterly useless to his current combat abilities!
Yu Xiaogang's value to him isn't as great as he imagined!
"Based on this harsh reality, as Yu Xiaogang's halo and value in Tang San's heart both collapsed, Tang San's regard for him will inevitably decline precipitously."
Ning Rongrong snapped her fingers, her smile bright and smug:
"That's what you call—winning hearts and minds!"
Xiao Wu was stunned, her bright red eyes filled with confusion, and she scratched her head in bewilderment:
"Wow...so that's how it is? Your thoughts are so complicated and convoluted..."
As Dugu Yan walked to the side, after listening to this logically sound and insightful "psychological warfare" theory that directly attacked the weaknesses of human nature, her expression suddenly became somewhat unnatural.
She frowned slightly, staring at Ning Rongrong suspiciously:
"Wait... why does your argument and logic sound so familiar?"
Ning Rongrong chuckled and shrugged confidently, "Of course they sound familiar!
Because all these core techniques were taught to me by Brother Xuanhao!"
"Brother Xuanhao once said that in this world, there is no wall that cannot be dug up, and no defense that cannot be broken!"
Ning Rongrong, mimicking Xuan Hao's usual confident and self-assured tone, cleared her throat and said:
"As the saying goes, nothing is difficult if you put your mind to it. But this so-called 'put your mind to it' definitely not the kind of lowly sycophant who only knows how to give and tirelessly try to please others."
"A truly insightful person understands human nature and finds the crucial breakthrough point.
As long as you apply your efforts precisely where they are needed, even seemingly unbreakable relationships will become as simple as paper!"
Looking at the brightly lit streets of Tiandou City, Ning Rongrong summarized the essence of Xuan Hao's "scumbag tactics":
"The most important thing in doing things is to find the right direction.
If the direction is wrong and the method is wrong, even if you move yourself, it will all be in vain no matter how much you do!"
Upon hearing Ning Rongrong's explanation, Dugu Yan, who was walking beside her, immediately became somewhat unnatural.
She opened her mouth slightly, recalling how Xuan Hao used to often recline on the sofa at home, casually chatting with them about the intricacies of human nature and scheming.
However, back then, Dugu Yan always thought that the bastard was just showing off smugly.
She boasted about how he had set traps step by step, breaking down the defenses of these privileged young women until they were completely devoted to him.
"After all that..."
Dugu Yan's lips twitched slightly, and she muttered in disbelief,
"That bastard wasn't showing off his scumbag achievements to us, but was actually teaching us how to deal with people?!"
Ning Rongrong gave her a strange look and sighed helplessly:
"Sister Yan Yan, you've been with Brother Xuan Hao for so long, haven't you realized yet? He's the kind of person who never talks nonsense."
"He would never be so bored as to flaunt things that he has already achieved but are ultimately useless."
"As long as he's talking to us in a serious tone, no matter how bizarre, morally questionable, or even if his theories make you so angry you want to punch him, they must have some profound practical application."
Ning Rongrong shrugged: "Actually, the little tricks I used tonight to borrow strength and sow discord are just the most superficial aspects of his theory."
If Xuanhao himself orchestrated this tonight, given his methods, it wouldn't be as simple as just creating a rift between Tang San and Yu Xiaogang.
He could absolutely push the situation to the extreme, making Tang San feel intense resentment and even physical disgust towards Yu Xiaogang!
Na'er, who had been walking quietly beside him, nodded in agreement.
"Rongrong is right."
"My brother is really amazing in this area. Once his super brain starts working on 'playing,' almost no one can escape his grasp."
"Huh? Play?" Xiao Wu looked completely bewildered, her two rabbit ears curling up in confusion.
"What do you mean by 'playing'? Does scheming against others count as playing?"
"It's just for fun."
Na'er turned her head and looked at the bewildered Xiao Wu, explaining calmly, "Whether it's manipulating people's hearts, playing with other people's feelings, or manipulating the power of Tiandou City and the power struggles of those big forces, in your eyes, it's all just 'playing'."
"Anyway, he refers to all his methods other than his absolute combat power as 'playing around'."
"Because my brother often said that in the face of overwhelming absolute power, any so-called conspiracy, trickery, or power struggle in this world is just a paper tiger that can be broken at the slightest touch."
We can 'play' with these methods, using them as a pastime when we're bored, but we must never become fundamentally dependent on them.
"However..."
Na'er changed the subject, "In order to prevent others from using these underhanded methods to manipulate us and make us cannon fodder when we travel on the mainland in the future, we must also be proficient in these things."
We learn these things not to scheme against others, but simply for self-preservation.
At this point, Na'er looked at the group, a faint smile playing on her lips:
"However, to be fair, this skill of 'playing' is a rare talent, and not everyone can learn it."
"Among us, Rongrong is the quickest-thinking and most adept at learning.
As for Sister Yanyan..."
Na'er glanced at Dugu Yan, whose face was slightly flushed, and mercilessly exposed her true nature:
"Sister Yan Yan is really too insensitive to these subtle schemes and hints."
After all, she has a straightforward temper.
When she encounters something or someone she doesn't like, she either starts cursing or throws poison powder at them and takes action.
She's not going to bother scheming against others.
"You brat, you dare tease me now, huh!" Dugu Yan feigned anger as she reached out to pinch Na'er's fair cheek.
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong couldn't help but giggle and added casually:
"Actually, this is quite normal. After all, I am a support-type Soul Master from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, so my innate combat strength is weaker than yours."
Without these auxiliary tactics, schemes, and leveraging others' strengths to defend myself, wouldn't I be like a fish on a chopping board?
Therefore, being more cautious has naturally become one of the most crucial skills for me to survive and thrive in this Douluo Continent.
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