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Chapter 261.
Almost everyone was taken aback by Ning Rongrong's unexpected admission. They hadn't anticipated that she would take this course of action, assuming she would reveal about Wang Feng's ability to cultivate immortal herb. To their surprise, she owned up to it herself.
Her unexpected confession stunned everyone. In that moment, they felt a silent acknowledgment of the emotions brewing within Ning Rongrong's heart.
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Ning Rongrong, her eyes showing a hint of surprise. She had never imagined her confessing. She hadn't expected Ning Rongrong to choose this method to withstand the pressure imposed by the Titled Douluo in white attire and to also negotiate their well being by asking Chrysanthemum Douluo to let them go afterwards.
Wang Feng was also taken aback, but he remained silent, understanding why Ning Rongrong had chosen to step forward at that moment. There were various factors at play. Aside from her own reasons, Ning Rongrong knew she was the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Sect Master. If she admitted her status, the Titled Douluo in white wouldn't dare to harm her due to her sect's influence. However, it was also possible that the other party wouldn't believe her.
"You cultivated it?" The Titled Douluo in white scrutinized Ning Rongrong, sneering, "Can a little girl like you cultivate such things? But since you dare to come forward and confess, it means you truly know who is behind this. Otherwise, you wouldn't risk impersonating someone else. Your martial soul mutated from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, so you're also someone from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Sect? But even if you are, I'll still take you away!"
With that, the Titled Douluo in white approached Ning Rongrong.
He naturally didn't believe that Ning Rongrong had cultivated the immortal herb's, but her sudden admission indicated that she might know the true person behind it. Among these seven people, he wasn't certain who might truly know the cultivator, but since this young girl had stepped forward to take the blame, she likely had some knowledge. Capturing her for interrogation would be easier than dealing with all seven of them.
'This little girl thinks she can fool me?' The Titled Douluo in white smirked inwardly. 'She must have said that deliberately.'
Wang Feng couldn't help but think to himself, "She's drawing the Titled Douluo's attention to herself, focusing his gaze on one person and ignoring the others."
That was exactly what Ning Rongrong had in mind. She knew her straightforward admission wouldn't be believed, but it was enough to divert the Titled Douluo's attention. By making him believe she knew who cultivated the fairy grass, she hoped he would focus his interrogation on her, thus ignoring the rest of the group.
She wasn't naïve, she never expected the Titled Douluo to truly believe her. Moreover, with time dragging on and no one else speaking up, there was the risk that the Titled Douluo might start killing people. With eight of them present, she thought that eventually someone would reveal the truth.
It was better for her to step forward preemptively and divert the Titled Douluo's attention to avoid such a situation. Ning Rongrong pursed her lips, snorting softly. In her mind, she thought, 'What can you do even if you take me away? When you realize I'm the daughter of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Sect Sectmaster's, I doubt you'd dare to directly offend the sect."
Ning Rongrong knew very well that, despite being a Titled Douluo, he wouldn't dare to do anything untoward to her, even if he took her away after she revealed her identity.
Wang Feng was currently weak, and she couldn't allow him to be taken away or let anyone else be harmed.
But just then, a voice interrupted, "Dignified Titled Douluo, why are you threatening juniors?"
As the voice rang out, Wang Feng walked up to Ning Rongrong, shooting her a stern look as if to ask, "What are you doing?"
Ning Rongrong was taken aback, her lips pursing. Wasn't she just worried about him and everyone else?
"Hmm?" The Titled Douluo, squinting, looked at Wang Feng. "Threatening? Haha, kid, I am giving you all a chance to survive. What threat?"
Wang Feng sighed lightly. Recognizing the Titled Douluo's martial soul as the Chrysanthemum, he knew him as the Chrysanthemum Douluo from the original. However, Wang Feng chose not to address him by name.
He simply wouldn't allow the Titled Douluo to take Ning Rongrong away. While Ning Rongrong had done well in diverting the Titled Douluo's attention, it was unfortunate that the Titled Douluo's objective wasn't solely about finding the cultivator of the immortal herb.
But for Tang San and Wang Feng, even if Ning Rongrong were taken away, it would mean their deaths. This was the purpose of his journey.
"You are a Titled Douluo, naturally, you command respect, of course, I understand... just," Wang Feng said, pausing briefly. At this moment, with Dugu Bo yet to arrive, Wang Feng had no other options.
Wang Feng's palm lightened slightly. "Pan..."
He just thought of a word.
Suddenly, a booming deep voice echoed from the distance, "Little Chrysanthemum, you dare to threaten juniors just for a immortal herbs? Shameless! These youngsters are under my protection! I dare you to lay a finger on them?"
The resounding voice reverberated throughout the surroundings.
Wang Feng shook his head with relief. Finally, he had arrived. If Dugu Bo hadn't come, he would have had to resort to using the Pangu Axe.
This voice was familiar to Tang San and Wang Feng. It was none other than the old poison, Dugu Bo!
Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression changed as he looked into the distance and retorted coldly, "Heh, I didn't expect, Old Poison, who hasn't aligned with any faction to become a lackey of an academy. When did you join Shrek Academy?"
In the distance, Dugu Bo arrived, his soul rings shining, exuding the aura of a Titled Douluo, facing off against Chrysanthemum Douluo.
"Aren't you the lackey here?" Dugu Bo laughed, "Chrysanthemum Douluo, I'm a senior consultant at Shrek Academy, and my status is no lower than yours. Are you not ashamed to call me a lackey? Pot calling the kettle black."
After solving his poison problem, Dugu Bo who looked to be in his advanced age, had became younger looking like someone in his thirties. Despite this, Dugu Bo's tone remained sharp. While there were only a handful of Titled Douluos across the continent, they were generally familiar with each other.
"I warn you, if you dare to utter those words again, I'll kill them all!" Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression sank hearing this as his voice took a sharp tone.
Dugu Bo wasn't intimidated. The two of them engaged in a standoff in the air, causing the atmosphere to become extremely tense.
"We should retreat," Wang Feng whispered to everyone.
When the Titled Douluo arrived, it seemed that things would be resolved peacefully. Tang San nodded slightly and began to slowly withdraw.
But just at that moment, a ghostly figure appeared behind the group, accompanied by a hoarse, eerie voice:
"Old Chrysanthemum, the old poison has been good to you. Why are you treating him like this? Maybe I should also call you 'Little Chrysanthemum'?"
The eerie voice, sounding as if Wang Feng was speaking through a fan, came in fits and starts, sending chills down their spines. However, upon a quick glance, Wang Feng's body suddenly tensed up.
It was a figure shrouded entirely in shadow, his whole body pitch black and devoid of any discernible shape. The voice emanated from there.
Ghost Douluo!
Wang Feng's pupils slightly contracted. He was naturally familiar with the two great Douluos of the Soul Hall. But with Ghost Douluo's appearance, Ning Fengzhi and the others should have also arrived by now. Why hadn't they shown up?
"Ghost, I dare you utter another word?" Chrysanthemum Douluo snorted coldly, his tone dripping with dissatisfaction towards him.
Ghost Douluo chuckled twice, "Come on, Little Chrysanthemum, let's not waste time. Kill Tang San and Wang Feng quickly, and leave the rest alone. I turned around just now and saw that Jiu Yikai had slipped away and disappeared. If you let him go, it'll be hard to explain!"
Hearing this, Chrysanthemum Douluo was stunned. They had just arrived, and he had been drawn into the battle here. Ghost Douluo had gone after Jiu Yikai to prevent his escape, –but he hadn't anticipated Jiu Yikai would have actually manage to flee.
Chrysanthemum Douluo's expression fluctuated. His fascination with flowers made him eager to uncover the origins of the immortals herbs on these individuals. But now, it seemed there was no such opportunity. If they failed to achieve their mission objective, it would be difficult to justify themselves upon their return.
In the next moment...
The martial soul emanated from the palm of the Chrysanthemum Douluo, its imposing aura overwhelmingly pressing.
Not to be outdone, Dugu Bo unleashed the Jade Phosphorous Snake Emperor directly, and the battle between the two was on the brink!
Meanwhile, Ghost Douluo launched a direct attack on Tang San's group, vanishing almost as soon as he finished speaking with Chrysanthemum Douluo!
As Ghost Douluo disappeared, cold sweat broke out on Tang San's back. His Purple Demon Eye had already reached their limit, and he couldn't clearly see his opponent's figure!
The strength of a Titled Douluo was beyond their level. Wang Feng's pupils flashed, as he instantly entered the [Slow World] state, could he barely track Ghost Douluo's figure!
Too fast! Was this the speed of a Titled Douluo?
Wang Feng's eyes flickered, his expression grave. Only in the [Slow World] state could he catch Ghost Douluo's speed!
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