Chapter 278: Losing the Meaning of Life

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A mocking voice came from the direction of the entrance gate, prompting everyone in the hall to turn their heads. They saw a young man in a green shirt standing by the door, one hand on the wall, and the other clutching his stomach, pretending to vomit. The small cat on his shoulder imitated its owner's actions, mimicking the vomiting motion perfectly, which looked quite comical.

Disgusting?

Upon hearing this remark, Chen Xin and Gu Rong's faces immediately turned ugly. As Titled Douluo powerhouses, who wouldn't treat them with utmost respect? Even if there were complaints, no one would dare to say it to their faces. Within the sect, only Ning Rongrong could speak to them with such a tone, as she was their beloved princess. But who are you?

Oh, it's just Zeng Yi! In that case, it's fine.

Seeing that it was their disciple who spoke, Chen Xin did not say much. As Zeng Yi's master, he knew well enough that his disciple had a sharp tongue and was adept at various mocking techniques. But he also recognized Zeng Yi's remarkable strength and talent, so he cherished him despite the insults. After all, it wasn't the first time.

What's wrong with being criticized a few times in order to revive the way of the sword?

However, Gu Rong was different. He had never met Zeng Yi before and had no idea that this young man was his good friend's disciple. And even if he knew it was Zeng Yi, he shouldn't have said such things to him. He was a Titled Douluo, after all—didn't he still have any dignity? Did he not understand the concept of respecting the elderly and cherishing the young? Even Zongmen Ning Rongzhi wouldn't dare speak to me like this!

Gu Rong squinted his eyes and stared at Zeng Yi, a terrifying aura emanating from his body, enveloping Zeng Yi. He sternly said, "Kid, who do you think is disgusting?"

Naturally, the terror of a Titled Douluo level aura was overwhelming, and Zeng Yi, at his current level, naturally found it difficult to resist. However, his expression remained calm and relaxed, completely unaffected by Gu Rong's aura.

Because he had a Titled Douluo level master protecting him, there shouldn't be any problem.

Gu Rong noticed the anomaly and glanced at Chen Xin beside him, frowning. "What about you, you…"

"What about me?" Chen Xin, pointing directly at Gu Rong, interrupted in a mocking tone, "Is there something wrong with my disciple's words?"

Gu Rong was stunned. This fellow is actually this sinister person's disciple? No wonder this scoundrel would defend this person. But just now, I didn't mishear, your disciple seemed to insult both of us, right?

Why did it become only me being insulted when it reached your lips?

However, since he was Chen Xin's disciple, Gu Rong couldn't get angry. But Chen Xin dared to trample on his pride like this, and Gu Rong simply couldn't tolerate it. Instantly, anger surged within him.

"Damn scoundrel! Today, I won't stop until I fight you!" Gu Rong roared in anger.

Chen Xin, unyielding, responded, "Come on then, don't think I'm afraid of a worthless pile of bones like you."

But Ning Rongrong, who had been watching the figure at the entrance, was indifferent to the quarrel between her two grandfathers. Her gaze fixed on that figure.

"Zeng Yi? Why are you back?" Ning Rongrong saw that it was Zeng Yi and instantly became excited and delighted. She quickly ran over to him.

Zeng Yi smiled and said, "We happened to run into Master and your father, so we came back to the sect together."

"Oh, I see. It's really lucky that you met them. But didn't my father go out for something important? How did he cross paths with you? Did he go to Heaven Dou City?" After hearing Zeng Yi's answer, Ning Rongrong began to speculate.

"Well, we were at-"

"Cough cough."

Ning Fengzhi, who was drinking tea on the side, coughed when he heard Zeng Yi was about to reveal where they had been, gesturing for him to stop. He didn't want his daughter to know that they had gone to an auction house; otherwise, she would never stop nagging about it.

Understanding Ning Fengzhi's intention through the coughing, Zeng Yi immediately stopped himself from revealing what they had encountered.

Well done, young man! You have great potential!

Seeing Zeng Yi cooperating like this, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but nod and admire him inwardly.

"What place? Tell me quickly!" Zeng Yi suddenly stopped talking, making Ning Rongrong extremely curious. Her bright eyes stared at Zeng Yi, urging him to spill the beans.

"Cough cough, why do you ask so many questions, little girl? That's a place where men go. You're still young, and knowing about it could affect your mental and emotional development." Zeng Yi coughed twice and said to Ning Rongrong.

Puff~

Upon hearing Zeng Yi's words, Ning Fengzhi had tea in his mouth and nearly sprayed it out.

You scoundrel! You're fooling me!

Seeing Zeng Yi's wicked smile, Ning Fengzhi's twitched, feeling the impulse to hit him.

Ning Rongrong snorted disdainfully and said, "A place where men go? You mean a brothel? As if I don't know about those. Shrek Academy's one of the Seven Monsters, Ma Hongjun, goes there whenever he has free time. Even Dai Mubai is the same. After being classmates with them for a year, I've seen it all."

However, Ning Rongrong didn't expect Zeng Yi to go to such places. In her impression, Zeng Yi would only go to three types of places: restaurants, bars, and the Spirit Arena.

"You're lying! How could my dad go to such a place?" Ning Rongrong didn't believe a word. How could such an obvious lie deceive her? Did they really think she was a child?

Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but feel moved. Indeed, she was a good daughter who understood her father so well.

"If you don't believe it, then forget it. I haven't said anything wrong."

Zeng Yi was telling the truth because the auction house they had encountered openly trafficked slaves. It would easily have a negative impact on a child's psyche when witnessed.

"Hmph, I won't talk to you anymore. I'll play with Xiao Ju." Ning Rongrong pouted and reached out to pick up Xiao Ju from Zeng Yi's shoulder, holding it in her arms instead.

"It's been a few days. Xiao Ju, did you miss me?"

"Meow~"

"You damn scoundrel! Today, I'll let you taste my new move, Illusion of the Eternal Forest!" In the hall, Gu Rong shouted, assuming a stance with his palms turning into claws. He took a step forward, his figure mysterious and unpredictable, incredibly fast. In an instant, countless claw shadows enveloped Chen Xin.

Undaunted, Chen Xin laughed heartily, "I'll break through all your techniques with a single sword strike!" He pointed his right index and middle fingers together, mimicking a sword, and attacked Gu Rong.

Of course, the two were not using their spirit power in the fight, as a Titled Douluo's power could easily reduce the hall to ruins within moments. Instead, they relied on their physical strength and techniques to battle.

Even so, their movements were not to be underestimated. Zeng Yi only saw their blurred figures. He wasn't sure how many rounds they had fought.

Moreover, their fight didn't cause any damage to any of the hall's items. This just showed the precise control they had over their own strength, without wasting even a fraction of it.

Otherwise, a Titled Douluo's physical strength, even if just a hint of it was released, could turn the hall into ruins.

Ning Rongrong, who had been playing with Xiao Ju, was interrupted by the fighting and shouting. She immediately became unhappy and complained to her two grandfathers, "Grandpas, aren't you done yet? You're both grown-ups, yet you still fight and quarrel like children. Isn't that childish?"

Hearing Ning Rongrong's words, Chen Xin and Gu Rong almost simultaneously stopped their movements.

Childish?

The two elderly men felt as if two arrows had pierced their hearts when their beloved granddaughter spoke like this, making their expressions rigid.

"Moreover, I am no longer a child. Stop treating me like one and trying to spoil me. Sometimes, what you say makes me feel disgusted. Can't you two be a bit more mature?" Ning Rongrong added.

Disgusted?

Mature?

The two men felt like two more arrows were embedded in their hearts. They momentarily lost all color from their eyes, becoming hollow.

"So, it's our actions that have made Rongrong unhappy."

"Time really flies. Rongrong has already turned thirteen, no longer a child. We've become childish and even disgusted her."

"Yes, Rongrong has grown up. She doesn't need us two old men protecting her anymore."

Chen Xin and Gu Rong, the two Titled Douluo, seemed to have lost their souls, their lives devoid of meaning. Their expressions looked extremely uncomfortable as they sat on the sofa, muttering a few words to themselves.

Seeing the two Titled Douluo in such a state, Ning Fengzhi and Zeng Yi both suppressed their smiles and refrained from bursting out in laughter. Only Ning Rongrong could bring out such expressions from these two superpowerful Titled Douluo.