Douluo Continent: Tonight, a Fairy Tale Descends

But while I understand, my concerns remain undiminished.

"Rongrong".

Gu Rong, the Bone Douluo, stood up from the armchair, his tall and imposing figure casting a large shadow in the study.

He walked to Ning Rongrong's side, his rough hands gently rubbing her head. His voice was much gentler than usual, yet it still carried an undeniable strength:

“Your sister Xue’s talent is indeed one in a million. But you must know that the higher the talent, the stronger the enemies she will face in the future, and the more dangerous the path she will walk. Grandpa Bone is very touched by your desire to fight alongside her, but you are still too young and not strong enough. Joining a team rashly will not only fail to help her, but may even become a burden to her.”

Gu Rong's words, like a needle, pierced Ning Rongrong's beautiful fantasies and stung her proud heart.

burden.

These two words echoed repeatedly in Ning Rongrong's mind, causing the color to drain from her face, which had been flushed with excitement.

She suddenly raised her head, her beautiful eyes fixed on Gu Rong, her eyes uncontrollably reddening, filled with unbelievable grievance and anger.

burden?

She is the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, a genius with innate soul power of level nine, and the owner of the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

How could she be a burden?

A strong urge to refute almost burst from her throat, but just as the words were about to come out, Ning Rongrong bit her lip tightly.

No.

You can't get angry now.

She took a deep breath, forcing herself to calm down. Her reddened eyes quickly filled with moisture, but she didn't let the tears actually fall.

She knew that getting angry or throwing a tantrum now would be pointless.

Her father and both grandfathers were doing it for her own good, and what they said made sense.

But she was just not willing to give up.

She just wanted to be with Sister Xue.

Ning Rongrong lowered her head, blinked hard, and when she raised her head again, the stubbornness and anger on her face had mostly subsided, replaced by an expression that was a mixture of grievance, pleading, and helplessness.

She released her grip on Ning Fengzhi's sleeve and instead gently tugged at Gu Rong's wide sleeve, her voice soft and low, tinged with obvious sobs.

"Grandpa Bone..."

The cry was soft and pitiful, like a kitten whimpering after being abandoned.

The ancient banyan tree's tall body stiffened for a moment.

He fears nothing in his life, but what he fears most is Xiao Rongrong calling him in that voice.

This girl has been very shrewd since she was little; she knows how to manipulate him.

"Grandpa Bone, do you really think Rongrong is a burden?"

Ning Rongrong looked up, her eyes brimming with tears, looking like they were about to fall, which made everyone's hearts clench.

“Rongrong is not trying to be brave, nor is she being unreasonable. Rongrong knows that Team One is very dangerous, and she knows that Sister Xue is very talented but the road ahead is difficult... But it is precisely because of this that Rongrong wants to stay by her side even more.”

Her voice grew softer and softer, carrying a stubbornness and sincerity unique to young girls.

"Sister Xue is so good to me. In the palace, others either fawn over me because I'm a young lady from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, or they distance themselves from me because of my status. Only Sister Xue treats me as a true friend. She listens to me attentively, teaches me cultivation techniques, and protects me when I get into trouble... Now that she's going to such a dangerous place, how can I hide behind her?"

As Ning Rongrong spoke, tears finally fell, one by one, crystal clear, rolling down her fair cheeks.

She didn't cry loudly, but quietly shed tears. Coupled with her delicate little face, the tears were more devastating than any screaming.

"Rongrong knows she's not strong enough yet. Level 31 is indeed not as good as the members of the Heavenly Dou Team. But I can train! Grandpa Bone, will you teach me? You and Grandpa Sword will teach me together, and I promise, I promise I will catch up with them as quickly as possible!"

She released Gu Rong's sleeve, turned to look at Chen Xin who had been silent by the window, ran over, and grabbed the hem of Chen Xin's clothes.

"Grandpa Sword..."

This cry sounded even more aggrieved.

Chen Xin's eyes, which were always sharp as swords, twitched slightly.

Looking at the little girl he had held in his arms since she was a baby, seeing her crying with tears streaming down her face but trying her best not to cry out loud, the softest string in his heart was plucked hard.

He remembered how Rongrong wobbled and jumped into his arms when she had just learned to walk.

I remember when she awakened her martial soul at the age of six, she excitedly held up the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and shouted, "Grandpa Sword, look!"

Thinking back over the years, although this little girl was spoiled and willful, she was genuinely close to and dependent on the two old folks.

"Grandpa Jian, you love Rongrong the most, don't you?"

Ning Rongrong looked up, tears still streaming down her face.

"Please help Rongrong... Rongrong really wants to be with Sister Xue. I swear, after I join the team, I will be obedient, I will cultivate desperately, and I will never bring shame to the sect."

She paused, as if she had thought of something, and her voice softened even more:

"Besides, if I can establish myself in the Heaven Dou First Team, it will be good for the sect as well. The people in the Heaven Dou First Team are the future hope of the Heaven Dou Empire. If I can become a member of them, I can help my father more in the future, right?"

That's a very eloquent way of putting it.

They appealed to both emotions and practical interests.

Gu Rong and Chen Xin exchanged a glance, both seeing wavering in each other's eyes.

Gu Rong sighed heavily, his rough hands rubbing Ning Rongrong's head, his voice softening: "You little rascal... you just know how to sweet-talk us."

"I didn't try to comfort Grandpa Bones!"

Ning Rongrong immediately retorted, her face flushing red with excitement.

"I'm serious! I really want to become stronger, and I really want to fight alongside Sister Xue!"

As she spoke, she turned to look at Ning Fengzhi, who had remained silent.

“Father, Rongrong knows you are worried about my safety. But Rongrong is already twelve years old, not a child anymore. Don’t you always say that the path of a Soul Master must be walked by oneself? Now, the path Rongrong wants to take is the path of fighting side by side with Sister Xue. Please give Rongrong a chance.”

"If I become a burden after joining the team, if my skills really hold us back, then I will voluntarily withdraw without any complaints. But at least, let me try, okay?"

Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Rongrong's face, at her shoulders trembling slightly with nervousness, and the wall of reason and worry in his heart was crumbling inch by inch.

Chapter 254 Agree

Ning Fengzhi was well aware of Ning Rongrong's feelings.

This girl has been spoiled since she was a child, and has had everything she wanted, but she has never been so persistent about anything before.

Her friendship with Snow White was genuine, and her desire to become stronger was also genuine.

As a father, he should offer his support.

But as the sect leader...

"Charm".

Chen Xin suddenly spoke, breaking the silence.

He walked to Ning Fengzhi's side, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable weight: "Let Rongrong give it a try."

Ning Fengzhi looked up at him.

Chen Xin's sharp eyes softened considerably at that moment.

"Rongrong is right, she's not a child anymore. We can't protect her forever. In the end, she has to walk some paths on her own."

He paused, then continued, "As for safety... with us here, with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School here, no one in the Heaven Dou Empire dares to touch a hair on Rongrong's head. Besides, although the training of the Heaven Dou First Team is strict, the protective measures are the highest level in the empire, so nothing serious will happen."

Gu Rong also came over and patted Ning Fengzhi on the shoulder in a casual manner.

"Old Chen is right! Our Rongrong's talent is not bad, it's just that she is a few levels short of soul power."

As he spoke, he glared at Ning Fengzhi, as if to say, "If you don't agree, I'll get angry with you."

Ning Fengzhi looked helplessly at the two old people and the child.

He knew he had already lost.

From the moment Rongrong shed tears, and from the moment Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu softened their hearts, he knew there was no turning back.

He remained silent for a long time, so long that Ning Rongrong's heart was in her throat, so long that she almost thought her father was truly going to heartlessly reject her.

Ning Fengzhi finally let out a heavy sigh.

The sigh was filled with helplessness and worry, but in the end, it turned into a sense of resigned acceptance.

He stood up, walked over to Ning Rongrong, and reached out to help her up.

Ning Rongrong looked at him nervously, her eyes still red and tears clinging to her eyelashes.

"Rongrong," Ning Fengzhi's voice was soft, but it made Ning Rongrong's heart race suddenly, "Are you really sure?"

"I've thought it through!" Ning Rongrong answered without hesitation, her voice trembling slightly with excitement.

"No matter how tough or tiring the training is, even if there's a risk of injury, even if we have to face competition and skepticism from other talented individuals, I won't regret it."

"No regrets!" Ning Rongrong said resolutely. "As long as I can be with Sister Xue, I'm not afraid of anything!"

Ning Fengzhi looked into his daughter's incredibly bright eyes, where a flame he had never seen before burned.

That is the passion and persistence of youth, the resilient core revealed after shedding the spoiled exterior.

He suddenly realized that perhaps he had always underestimated his daughter.

She may be willful or spoiled, but the pride and indomitable spirit of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School flow in her veins.

"Okay." Ning Fengzhi finally nodded.

This single word, though seemingly casual, made Ning Rongrong's eyes widen instantly.

She could hardly believe her ears.

"Really?"

"Really." Ning Fengzhi's face showed a helpless yet doting smile.

"But there are a few conditions."

“Father, just say the word! I’ll agree to any condition!” Ning Rongrong immediately chimed in, a bright smile blooming on her little face. Her tears hadn’t even dried before she was all smiles, making her look both pitiful and adorable.

Ning Fengzhi held up three fingers: