Chapter 103: Chapter 102: Gu Rong’s Worry: Our Little Princess is at Risk!
Ning Rongrong sensed that the time was right and glared at Dai Mubai. "I'm the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, and you're just the third prince who fled from the Star Luo Empire. If we're comparing status, mine is definitely higher than yours. Go ahead, try laying a finger on me!"
Dai Mubai, already enraged by Ning Rongrong's provocation, let his anger cloud his mind. His hand, previously pointing at her, curled into a claw, reaching toward her neck!
It seemed that Dai Mubai was determined to teach her a lesson. So what if she was the heir to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan? And so what if her status was a bit higher than his? After all, she was just a support-type Spirit Master, and a small lesson was in order.
He'd considered the possibility that there might be someone protecting her in the shadows, but he assumed they would only intervene if her life was in real danger. Besides, Ning Rongrong had mentioned she'd run away on her own—would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan really let her escape undetected? Impossible.
So, the most likely reason was that Ning Fengzhi was using this as a chance for her to gain some real-world experience, possibly even intending for others to roughen her edges.
As long as he didn't kill her, Dai Mubai believed he'd be safe.
And, indeed, if events had followed the original plot, Dai Mubai would have struck out at Ning Rongrong at this very moment. However, Tang San's intervention would have given him a way to back down, sparing her. And back then, the guardians hidden in the shadows never made an appearance.
In the original plan, Ning Fengzhi had sent Ning Rongrong out with the purpose of refining her character. But now, things were different: her formerly spoiled and willful attitude was gone! This transformation only made Ning Fengzhi and the clan elders adore her even more. They would never allow their little princess to be wronged. In fact, Ning Rongrong had even asked Gu Rong to check on her at Shrek Academy to ensure she wasn't being bullied.
These variables were things Dai Mubai had failed to consider.
And, of course, there was another unexpected factor—Su Ming.
Su Ming had kept a close watch on both Ning Rongrong and Dai Mubai, ready to intervene the moment Dai Mubai made a move.
Nearby, Xiao Wu was watching with a frown, her concern for Ning Rongrong evident. She couldn't understand it—Ning Rongrong had her own diary and knew that provoking Dai Mubai at this time was unwise. So why was she still doing it?
Granted, this time Ning Rongrong's words were more factual and not just idle taunts, as Su Ming's diary had indicated before. But she was still taking a risk; after all, she was a support-type Spirit Master. Was she not worried about Dai Mubai's reaction?
With these thoughts in mind, Xiao Wu kept a close eye on the two, ready to step in if Ning Rongrong was in danger. After all, she agreed with what Ning Rongrong was saying, and this time, Ning Rongrong was standing up for Zhu Zhuqing!
As Dai Mubai made his move, Ning Rongrong instinctively shut her eyes. Xiao Wu was also prepared to act, but someone beat her to it—Su Ming.
Out of nowhere, thick vines burst from the ground around Dai Mubai's feet, binding him tightly.
Although Su Ming's Spirit Skill activated without any warning, it didn't escape Gu Rong's notice. As a Level 95 Titled Douluo, he could detect even the faintest Spirit Power fluctuations. That was why he hadn't intervened.
Gu Rong had just arrived in Soto City, intending to head directly to the academy, when he happened to see Rongrong leaving the fighting arena with a few others—likely her classmates. So, he'd hidden himself to observe, wanting to see how she was interacting with the others.
To his surprise, he learned that Dai Mubai was the third prince of the Star Luo Empire and that Zhu Zhuqing was his fiancée. Who would have thought that these two would show up in the Heaven Dou Empire?
Gu Rong was familiar with the competition rules within the Star Luo royal family, and he looked down upon Dai Mubai's behavior. Running away before the fight—how cowardly!
As for Zhu Zhuqing, her journey to the Heaven Dou Empire to seek Dai Mubai in an effort to change her fate made him think highly of her. The thought even crossed his mind: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Star Luo Empire were rivals; knowing that these two were Star Luo royalty, perhaps he should secretly eliminate them.
But he dismissed the idea. Dai Mubai's level of strength and temperament would eventually be his downfall, and he'd likely be disqualified or killed in the competition with the Star Luo crown prince. There was no need for Gu Rong to intervene and bring trouble to the clan.
Besides, Ning Rongrong's willingness to stand up for Zhu Zhuqing suggested a good friendship. Gu Rong didn't want to create a rift between them by harming Zhu Zhuqing.
Seeing Su Ming step in at the critical moment and activate his Spirit Skill without displaying his Spirit Ring immediately caught Gu Rong's eye. This young man was clearly skilled and had impressive control over his Spirit.
Gu Rong had a hunch about Su Ming's identity—this must be the remarkable young Spirit Master who was rumored to be a 43rd-level Spirit Elder—a true prodigy.
If he could recruit Su Ming into the clan, they'd be securing a talented new generation. After all, the clan couldn't rely solely on him and his fellow Titled Douluo. New blood was essential for their future.
Su Ming's timely intervention suggested he was closely watching over Rongrong, which made Gu Rong's heart sink slightly. Clearly, Su Ming had his eye on their little princess, and Gu Rong was having mixed feelings. He felt as if their beloved little princess was about to be taken away by a wolf. And while Su Ming was certainly talented and of good character, the thought still irritated him.
On the other side, Ning Rongrong, eyes tightly shut, waited nervously. After a few seconds, realizing she was unharmed and that no attack had landed, she thought, Could it have been Su Ming? Or perhaps Xiao Wu?
Her heart was racing as she slowly opened her eyes, unsure what to expect.
The first thing she saw was Dai Mubai, frozen mid-step, his hand poised like a claw—but his entire body was wrapped in thick vines!
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