Afterward, there was an auction that lasted for several hours…
It wasn't until the end that Hulena couldn't help but stretch herself and sighed, "I never imagined attending an auction could be this exhausting."
"However, it's getting late. Xu Sheng, let's go back," she said.
Xu Sheng naturally had no objections and nodded, "Alright!"
As the two of them stood up, intending to leave, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin also quickly rose to their feet…
The former smiled and said, "Please hold on a moment, young friends!"
Xu Sheng replied without changing his expression, "Seniors, is there something else?"
Truth be told, he didn't have the desire to make contact with the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect right now!
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi once again said in a gentle tone, "Don't worry, I just want to have a private chat with you."
His gaze stayed on Xu Sheng, not paying any attention to Hulena…
Upon hearing this, Xu Sheng responded in a tactful tone, "This... Senior, it's getting dark, and we need to return to Pope Hall early, otherwise we will be punished!"
Growing impatient with their drawn-out conversation, Chen Xin directly pulled off the mask he wore…
He rebuked, "Boy, don't tell me you have forgotten me!"
Xu Sheng pretended to be surprised and said with clasped fists, "I didn't expect it to be the esteemed Sword Douluo. My apologies!"
Chen Xin scoffed in annoyance, "Enough already, when we used our spiritual power to probe you just now, you already figured out our identities, didn't you?"
Xu Sheng still didn't show any flaws and replied, "Sword Douluo jests. With your and this Senior's formidable spiritual power, how could I possibly discern it?"
Seeing that he still wouldn't admit it, Chen Xin's anger surged, "You little…"
However, Ning Fengzhi interjected with a raised hand, "Uncle Sword, there's no need to be agitated!"
With that, he also removed his mask, revealing an elegant countenance…
"Allow me to introduce myself. I am the Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, Ning Fengzhi!"
Xu Sheng narrowed his eyes, "I hadn't realized you were Sect Master Ning, no wonder Sword Douluo was by your side to protect you!"
Since the other party had taken the initiative to reveal his identity, it seemed that today's invitation would be hard to refuse!
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, "I'll skip the pleasantries. I revealed my identity this time actually to have a talk with you, Xu Sheng!"
Xu Sheng expressed surprise, "Oh? Sect Master Ning has heard of me?"
Ning Fengzhi glanced at Chen Xin and explained, "Of course, Uncle Sword has informed me about you!"
"To possess the strength of a Titled Douluo at such a young age, such talent is truly beyond my own!"
Xu Sheng replied, "Sect Master Ning overpraises me, how can I dare to compare with you!"
Mutual flattery in business, he was already very proficient at it!
Chen Xin coughed behind his hand, "Feng Zhi, get to the point!"
Feng Zhi and this Xu Sheng truly were "birds of a feather"!
Ning Fengzhi immediately returned to the topic at hand, "Xu Sheng, would you be willing to have a private chat with me?"
Xu Sheng looked towards Hulena, "This…"
Realizing something, she smiled and said, "Xu Sheng, since Sect Master Ning has extended such a warm invitation, just agree. I will return to Pope Hall by myself!"
Although she did not know why, she felt as though she shouldn't stay here!
Even if it meant reporting back to the teacher at Pope Hall earlier!
With no other choice after receiving her reply, Xu Sheng decided to accept…
"Very well, then I shall respectfully comply!"
...
Evil Moon and Flame, who were still sparring, stopped their movements and jogged over to Hulena upon seeing her return...
Flame was the first to speak, "Nana, why have you come back alone?"
Evil Moon also showed a puzzled face, "Nana, where is Xu Sheng? Didn't he come back with you?"
Hulena's face turned ugly as she spoke, "Xu Sheng is now with the Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, and the Sword Douluo is there too!"
Both of them were shocked, "What??"
Xu Sheng was with the Sect Master of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect, and the Sword Douluo was present as well!
Could it be that they were so angry about the last incident that they came in person to seek revenge on Xu Sheng!!
Regaining his composure, Evil Moon pressed, "Nana, where exactly did you go, and what happened? Tell us everything in detail!"
Hulena bit her thin lips and said word by word, "Xu Sheng and I went to the auction house, and we just happened to run into Sect Master Ning and Sword Douluo in the highest seating area!!"
"Then Xu Sheng's identity was recognized by them!!"
"But it seemed they didn't harbor any enmity!"
Hearing the last sentence, Evil Moon mused, "No enmity, maybe things aren't as bad as we think!"
Flame completely disagreed, "Bullshit! With the way Ning Rongrong acts, how good can Ning Fengzhi be!"
"I say, we should immediately inform the Pope and have him rescue Xu Sheng!!"
As the saying goes, a crooked beam leads to a crooked house!
Evil Moon glanced at him, "Flame, even though Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong are father and daughter, the two might differ!"
After all, Ning Fengzhi's reputation resonated throughout the entire Soul Land!
Flame snorted, "Differ my foot, the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, they're cut from the same cloth!"
Hulena had no time to listen to their complaints, urgently saying, "Although what Flame said is nonsense, I need to stop chatting with you and report this to the teacher immediately!"
If something really happened to Xu Sheng, I wouldn't have the face to go on living!!
Having said this, she rushed towards the grand hall with utmost speed...
Watching her leaving figure, Evil Moon sighed, "Actually, Nana doesn't need to be so anxious. If Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo really wanted to make a move, how could they possibly let her come back to bring us news!!"
Flame still harbored hostility, "Who knows, it might be Xu Sheng who held back Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, allowing Nana to escape back here!"
"Evil Moon, you're thinking too highly of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect!!"
Evil Moon shrugged his shoulders, "Perhaps! But we can't help with anything, it's all up to Xu Sheng now!"
...
Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi, looking seriously at Xu Sheng, said, "Xu Sheng, although I am convinced from Uncle Sword that you have reached the Title Douluo level, could I personally see for myself?"
He was eager to see for himself, how monstrous this child described by Qing He as surpassing a genius truly was!
Xu Sheng glanced around at the civilians and Soul Masters and chuckled lightly, "Sect Master Ning, are you asking me to release my Martial Soul right here?"
Ning Fengzhi paused for a moment, "That… would indeed be presumptuous of me!"
Chen Xin added from the side, "Feng Zhi, there's no need to trouble yourself, I can confirm that this guy has indeed reached the Title Douluo Level!!"
Releasing a Martial Soul in such a place, a Title Douluo level pressure would likely attract the attention of all the soldiers in Martial Soul Hall in an instant...
By then, it would be impossible to explain oneself out of it!!
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