"W-What do you think you're doing?!"
Seeing Ye Yu walk toward her after binding Chen Xuan up like a zongzi with his Blue Silver Spiritjade Vines, Ning Rongrong instinctively took a step back. The proud, elegant little face of the spoiled young lady flashed with panic.
As she backed away, she shouted in a trembling voice, trying to appear fierce:
"D-Don't come any closer!"
"If you do, I-I'll scream for help!"
Ye Yu couldn't help but let out a small laugh, glancing around as he replied with amusement:
"Scream? But aren't there people everywhere already?"
Indeed, the moment Ye Yu and Chen Xuan had begun fighting—between the violent eruption of the Blue Silver Spiritjade Vines from the ground and Chen Xuan's sword energy tearing through them and the earth—the commotion had drawn a crowd.
Numerous disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had already gathered nearby, watching the battle from a safe distance. No one dared get too close.
Realizing that Ye Yu was completely unfazed by her threats, Ning Rongrong began to panic even more.
She had always been free to do as she pleased within the sect—no one dared discipline her.
But this person…
He felt different!
And she wasn't wrong.
In the next moment, Ye Yu smirked coldly, and with a simple motion, controlled a vine to loop around her slender waist, hoisting her cleanly into the air.
"Put me down! What do you think you're doing?!"
"If you dare hit me, my father—and Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone—will never let you off!"
Ning Rongrong thrashed about in midair, shouting furiously in her usual haughty voice, trying to scare Ye Yu into backing off.
But Ye Yu simply didn't care.
He knew perfectly well that if he just gave her a mild reprimand, Ning Fengzhi wouldn't say a thing—in fact, the sect master might even welcome it.
"So you're Ning Rongrong, huh?"
"Didn't expect you to be Sect Master Ning's daughter."
"I really don't understand… how a hero like Sect Master Ning ended up with a daughter like you—arrogant, willful, and used to throwing your weight around."
"I have no grievance with you. But just because your father used me as an example to scold you, you came looking for someone to beat me up?"
"You act like this inside the sect, right under your father's nose… I can only imagine what you'd be like out in the real world!"
"Do you even realize what the consequences of your behavior might be?"
"You could cause trouble for the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"And if this becomes your nature—what happens when you run into someone who doesn't care about the sect's name?"
"You could get yourself killed!"
"Today, I'll give you a lesson—on behalf of your father."
As he spoke, Ye Yu gave a sharp snort and controlled a few vines to lash gently at her behind, like whips.
He used only the lightest force—barely a sting.
But for Ning Rongrong, who'd been pampered her entire life and never suffered any real hardship, it was as if she'd been mortally wounded. Tears welled up in her eyes, and she began to bawl.
"You big meanie! You actually hit me!"
"Just you wait—I'm telling my father! I'll tell Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone you bullied me!"
"You say I might cause trouble for the sect? Ha! With Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone around, who would dare touch the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?!"
"And even if I go out, my father will definitely send someone to protect me!"
"Waaaah! You're the worst!"
Nearby, due to the commotion from Ye Yu and Chen Xuan's battle, even more sect disciples had gathered.
And now, inside the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, Sword Douluo Chen Xin, Bone Douluo Gu Rong, Ning Fengzhi, and Qian Renxue had all been alerted by the noise.
The four of them quickly arrived to investigate.
What they saw left them stunned—
Ye Yu, with seemingly endless soul power, had unleashed wave after wave of Blue Silver Spiritjade Vines, overwhelming Chen Xuan completely. The vines multiplied endlessly, consuming his strength and soul power until he was utterly defeated.
All four were visibly shocked.
They had, of course, heard rumors of Ye Yu's impressive showing at Heaven Dou Imperial Academy.
But seeing it with their own eyes was another matter entirely.
"How is he summoning so many vines? They look like crystal blue whips—he shouldn't have enough soul power for this…"
Bone Douluo Gu Rong muttered in disbelief.
"His two spirit skills," Ning Fengzhi said thoughtfully, "seem to be focused on accelerating the growth and regeneration of his martial soul while reducing consumption."
His refined features remained calm, but his narrowed eyes showed the wheels turning behind them.
"Maximum life-force recovery and minimal soul power consumption?"
Sword Douluo Chen Xin finally spoke, voice cool and composed.
"That's the path of the extreme growth system."
"Generally speaking, this type of soul master can surpass others in the same rank, even fight across one whole realm…"
"But if they run into a counter-type opponent—especially one with natural restraint—it's very dangerous."
Hearing this, the others also recognized the inherent flaw in Ye Yu's martial soul.
Yes, the Blue Silver Spiritjade Vine had astounding regeneration and vitality. Even when facing the razor-sharp Seven Kill Sword, it could survive and outlast.
But if he ever encountered a fire-type soul master…
Against flames that continuously burned, the regeneration and growth of the vines might not be enough.
Still—
"To take a so-called trash martial soul like Blue Silver Grass—born with rank 1 soul power—and evolve it to this level…"
"And to find such a perfectly suited development path…"
"Even if there are weaknesses, it doesn't matter."
"This kind of talent is… rare in the world."
Looking into the distance where Ye Yu stood, Ning Fengzhi's voice was full of admiration.
But just then…
They saw Ye Yu hoisting Ning Rongrong into the air, using his vines to spank her!
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo both froze for a second—then instantly lost it.
"This brat is looking for death!"
"He dares lay a hand on Rongrong?!"
Bone Douluo, always hot-tempered, was the first to react, fury flashing in his eyes.
Sword Douluo's face turned ice-cold. Without hesitation, he summoned his Seven Kill Sword.
"Uncle Sword! Uncle Bone—stop."
Ning Fengzhi frowned and raised a hand to stop them.
"Rongrong tried to have Chen Xuan beat up Ye Yu."
"If Ye Yu hadn't been strong enough, he might have suffered real harm."
"Now he's just giving her a bit of payback—it's entirely justified."
"And I can tell—he's held back. He didn't actually hurt her."
"And frankly, what he said was right."
"If Rongrong continues acting like this, what will happen in the future?"
"She's still young. She thinks the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is untouchable. But do the rest of you think that too?"
"What if, someday, she offends someone who doesn't care about our name? What then?"
"Let Ye Yu discipline her. Let her see the consequences of her actions."
"We couldn't bring ourselves to do it—so let someone else do it for us."
"As long as it's not excessive, let the younger generation handle their own issues."
"If we adults interfere in everything… what kind of example is that?"
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