Douluo Continent: Getting Stronger After Heartbreak

Chapter 17: The Treasure That Verifies Mutual Understanding

"It failed to absorb it initially?"

Qin Jian realized: "So that means they successfully absorbed it later?"

"right."

Ning Fengzhi nodded and said, "Since I have rewarded you with the Tear of the Ocean, I will not take it back. You can slowly cultivate your relationship with it until you are able to absorb it."

Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong exchanged another glance…

"Hey, let's try it now..."

Ning Fengzhi placed two drops of Ocean Tears in Qin Jian's and Ning Rongrong's hands respectively: "Think of each other, and then place the Ocean Tears on your foreheads."

He then stepped back a few paces after he finished speaking.

Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and other high-ranking members of the sects surrounded them.

After all, it was the ocean's tear that had been dormant for thousands of years. Even though they knew the chances were slim, they couldn't help but hope for a miracle to happen.

"Rongrong..."

Under everyone's gaze, Qin Jian was not intimidated. He simply turned to look at Ning Rongrong, his gaze softening.

Do we understand each other's hearts...?

He thought perhaps...

Because he never intended to be heartbroken from the beginning, but truly gave his heart and soul.

Ning Rongrong, being still young, doesn't have as many thoughts and might even be more innocent than him.

"Qin...Qin Jian..."

Ning Rongrong, who was initially a little shy, was drawn to Qin Jian's gaze, and her heart gradually began to flutter, pounding as if it were about to jump out.

Hey.

The two of them raised their hands at the same time and placed the Heart of the Ocean's Tears on their foreheads.

Everyone stared wide-eyed…

"Buzzing..."

A rich ocean light emanated from the water, turning everyone blue.

The light continued to tremble, but it couldn't quite merge into it...

"Sigh, it just didn't work out..."

Someone sighed softly.

"No, it's not over yet..." Ning Fengzhi shook his head.

At this moment, Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong suddenly closed their eyes together.

Countless images flew out of my mind and appeared before my eyes one by one.

They huddled together every night, telling stories...

Those days were spent trekking through mountains and rivers, braving wind, frost, rain, and snow...

Those hands that will always be clasped together...

And that day, when we all roared "Come on!" in the face of the avalanche of the snow mountain...

"Buzz—"

With a long cry, the two tears of the ocean suddenly vibrated in unison!

Everyone instinctively held their breath…

"Buzz!"

The next moment, two drops of ocean tears merged simultaneously between Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong's brows!

An unusually cool wave surged into Qin Jian's mind like water, and he felt his mind clear up. An extremely comfortable feeling made him almost groan.

"Um…"

Ning Rongrong couldn't help but exclaim, "It feels so good..."

The council chamber was completely silent.

Ning Fengzhi breathed a sigh of relief: "I didn't expect them to succeed on their first try..."

The next moment, all the senior executives broke into smiles.

"Yes, I didn't expect it to actually succeed. Those two little guys are really amazing," said Bone Douluo.

Sword Douluo laughed heartily, "Their cultivation speed will increase even more from now on, and they'll benefit immensely!"

Ning Fengzhi nodded and said, "The sect's most precious treasure has finally found a new owner."

At this moment, Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong had adapted to the enhanced mental power and opened their eyes at the same time.

Then they heard Ning Fengzhi step forward and say, "Congratulations, but don't be careless. The Tear of the Ocean is not something that can be accomplished once it is successfully absorbed."

"what?"

Ning Rongrong and Qin Jian were both full of questions.

Ning Fengzhi explained, "Your success now may be due to your young age and less complicated mindset, which is why you have gained the approval of the Tear of the Ocean."

His words drew slight nods from Sword Douluo and the others, who clearly agreed.

"But as you grow older and your minds mature, you will eventually have your own thoughts and pursuits. Whether you can still be on the same page then is uncertain..." Ning Fengzhi said.

"What if we can't understand each other?" Qin Jian couldn't help but ask.

"The ocean's tears within the body of the one who cannot comprehend it will fall..."

Ning Fengzhi remarked with emotion, "That's why the tears of the ocean are the best testament to feelings."

"oh…"

The two nodded, seemingly confused.

The Sword Douluo behind Ning Fengzhi looked at Qin Jian, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes…

"Alright, the rewards are all here. Now you can rest for a few days and then report to the palace," Ning Fengzhi said with a sudden smile.

"The Imperial Palace?"

Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong were once again filled with questions.

"right."

Ning Fengzhi said, "You have worked too hard in the simulated cultivation area this year, and some aftereffects have been left behind. As the saying goes, you should combine work and rest. For the next six months, you will stay in the palace and study etiquette with the princes."

"Etiquette? I don't want to learn it..."

Ning Rongrong immediately pouted.

Qin Jian's expression shifted.

The palace... the prince...

He couldn't help but think of Xue Qinghe. Come to think of it, she'd been lying low for ten years already…

Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue!

Could she be one of the eight in the future?

What if she's the second one...? Forget about heartbreak, it'll be hard to even develop feelings for someone!

Qin Jian suddenly felt that his future was bleak and not worth any expectation...

"Rongrong, this etiquette class has a great influence on a person's temperament. Dad is doing this for your own good."

When Ning Fengzhi saw Ning Rongrong's appearance, he felt a headache coming on. He knew he would have to spend a lot of effort persuading her again.

"Oh... okay then..."

To everyone's surprise, Ning Rongrong only glanced at Qin Jian before agreeing.

"Rongrong... eh?"

Ning Fengzhi instinctively wanted to persuade him again, but then froze, almost unable to believe his ears: "You agreed?"

"Hmm, isn't Qin Jian going too? Then Rongrong will go too," Ning Rongrong said, looking up.

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi didn't know whether to feel gratified or to force a bitter smile.

The original intention of sending Ning Rongrong into the simulated cultivation ground was to temper her temper, but it seems that she has improved quite a bit now.

However, she became closest to Qin Jian...

This made Ning Fengzhi feel quite disgusted.

"Alright, alright, you guys go ahead..."

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, shooing Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong out.

Before they even stepped out of the council chamber, the two of them were holding hands again…

Ning Fengzhi's lips twitched: "It's an indescribable feeling. I really want to beat that little brat Qin Jian to a pulp..."

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo behind him twitched, both finding the situation somewhat absurd.

"I wonder if there will be problems between them in the future, which could cause the Tear of the Ocean to detach," Bone Douluo said, watching the two of them walk away.

Sword Douluo touched his forehead, and thinking about Qin Jian's future, he felt an unbearable headache.

"Sigh, although I feel a little uncomfortable, I still can't bear to see Rongrong get hurt in the future..."

Ning Fengzhi sat down, placing his hands folded on his cane: "Indeed, we should have asked them what they thought and settled things for them sooner rather than later, to prevent them from having other ideas later..."

Beads of sweat slowly appeared on Sword Douluo's forehead...

(End of this chapter)