Douluo Continent: Getting Stronger After Heartbreak

Chapter 16: Let's arrange a marriage?

Inside the small building.

Ning Fengzhi stood outside the door, his face full of conflicted emotions.

"Uncle Jian, I think their relationship has exceeded my expectations... and it seems that this year's training has brought about quite a few side effects..."

He rubbed his forehead and said, "Aside from hugging me at the beginning, Rongrong acted very distant afterwards, and was quite cautious when talking to me..."

Sword Douluo thought for a moment and said, "It seems so. Rongrong seemed a little distant when she spoke to me just now."

"Besides, she can only fall asleep when she sleeps with Qin Jian, so doesn't that mean the two of them can never be separated again?"

Ning Fengzhi looked very unhappy.

I imagine every father would be very unhappy at this time...

"By the way, how is Qin Jian? Has anything happened to Rongrong?" he suddenly asked.

Sword Douluo shook his head and said, "Sword'er seems perfectly normal, I can't see anything wrong with him, well... he's just a little quieter..."

"It seems there's been some impact..."

Ning Fengzhi frowned in thought, then said, "In that case, we should try to help them get out of this as soon as possible. Qinghe made a suggestion a few days ago, which is quite good..."

"Qinghe? The sect leader's disciple, Xue Qinghe?" Sword Douluo asked.

"Um."

Ning Fengzhi said, "The royal etiquette class, which is held every few years, has just started. Qinghe suggested that Rongrong also go and learn... Originally, I didn't want to affect Rongrong's cultivation, but now it seems like a good idea. Qin Jian and Rongrong can go together."

Sword Douluo pondered for a moment, then said, "That's true. It's unavoidable to interact with others during etiquette class, and the two of them have just gone through the most arduous training environment, so they do need to relax a bit. After all, it's important to have a balance between tension and relaxation."

Ning Fengzhi nodded.

He looked at the tightly closed door, and a gentle expression slowly appeared on his face.

"Uncle Jian, judging from their current behavior, why don't we just settle things? That way we can feel more at ease," he suddenly said.

Sword Douluo was a little confused by his change of topic. Why was he suddenly getting engaged?

"They're only ten years old... Isn't this too hasty? What if something unexpected happens later..."

There's no need to worry about anything. Knowing Qin Jian's nine trials of divine status, he knew that unforeseen events were bound to happen!

"misfortune…"

Ning Fengzhi rested his chin on his hand and murmured, "That's possible. After all, young feelings are the most unstable. They're not mature enough yet, and they haven't figured out what they really want or what kind of person they like..."

"Yeah yeah…"

Sword Douluo nodded repeatedly.

He just hoped Ning Fengzhi wouldn't arrange any marriage between Qin Jian and Qin Jian, otherwise they might break up later...

Qin Jian will be torn to pieces by Ning Fengzhi!

"Well, it still depends on Rongrong's own wishes. As long as she's happy, it's fine to settle things now..."

Ning Fengzhi's words once again made Sword Douluo's heart jump.

"After all, Qin Jian is Uncle Jian's personal disciple, someone we know well, so we're not worried about him running away..."

Sword Douluo's face was expressionless, but his heart was...

The next day, when Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong walked out of the room hand in hand, they saw Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo already sitting on the sofa waiting for them.

Their gazes simultaneously fell on the small hands they were tightly clasped together…

"You have to hold hands right after you wake up?"

Ning Fengzhi's tone sounded a little sour.

"ah…"

Ning Rongrong blushed and quickly pulled her hand away.

Ning Fengzhi didn't say anything more, but stood up with his canes and said gently, "You two wash up and have breakfast first. Come to the sect council hall after you're all done."

"Is something the matter, Dad?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask.

She generally doesn't go into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's council hall, as it's where the sect discusses important matters or awards prizes.

"You two have broken a sect record that has lasted for nearly a thousand years, so naturally you will be rewarded," Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.

Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up at the same time.

After the two finished eating and washing up, they walked hand in hand to the sect's council hall, only to find that a group of high-ranking members had already gathered there.

Ning Fengzhi took the seat of honor without hesitation, placing his hands on his cane.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo stood behind him. The dozen or so people standing on both sides of the hall were elders of the sect who had reached the Soul Douluo level, or direct disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School who had reached the Soul Emperor level.

They all belong to the sect's high-ranking members, and they generally have the right to make suggestions to the sect leader regarding sect decisions.

"Sect Master, Teacher, Rongrong and I have arrived."

Qin Jian led Ning Rongrong across the threshold and into the center of the hall.

Girls are more shy, and seeing that everyone's eyes were on the two of them, Ning Rongrong quickly and quietly pulled her hand away.

Seeing her little gesture, Ning Fengzhi chuckled softly and said, "You have broken the sect's thousand-year record and united the sect's people. According to the sect's rules, you will be bestowed with the most magical sect treasure, the Tear of the Ocean!"

"Tears of the Ocean? What's that, Dad?" Ning Rongrong couldn't help but ask.

Ning Fengzhi smiled gently and said, "Those are two tears left by a pair of deeply devoted lovers. Legend has it that thousands of years ago, this couple angered the gods and were punished by the heavens, dying on opposite sides of a continent thousands of miles apart, their ashes scattered in different oceans..."

"However, a thousand years later, the oceans on both sides swallowed the continents and met in the center, condensing into two crystal teardrops. These are the Tears of the Ocean," Ning Fengzhi said.

Ning Rongrong was somewhat stunned: "What a tragic story..."

Qin Jian nodded beside her.

Hey.

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi raised his hands, and two teardrop-like crystals appeared in his hands.

The next moment, a pale blue light, like that of the ocean, radiated out, illuminating the entire hall and casting a blue glow on everyone's faces.

"What a nice view…"

Ning Rongrong cupped her hands in a heart shape.

Even Qin Jian's eyes lit up.

Ning Fengzhi walked down the steps and stood in front of the two of them, saying, "The Tear of the Ocean has a similar effect to the Spirit-type Soul Bone. It can enhance the cultivation of the spirit and prolong the duration of a prolonged battle."

"Wow, that's amazing!" Ning Rongrong exclaimed.

"But absorbing it isn't easy either..."

Ning Fengzhi looked at the two of them separately and said, "The Tear of the Ocean requires a high degree of mutual understanding. If you two don't have that kind of tacit understanding and bond, then you won't be able to absorb it."

"A meeting of minds..."

Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong looked at each other, and their cheeks both felt hot at the same time.

If they successfully absorb it, it's practically the same as going public with a relationship...

And what if they both fail? Who knows what will happen...

"It's okay if you fail."

Ning Fengzhi seemed to know what they were worried about: "Even the pair who successfully passed the final test in the records from a thousand years ago, they were initially unable to absorb it..."

(End of this chapter)