Dugu Bo and Lin Xiao didn't dare to stop after being frightened by the Titan Giant Ape. They only rested after reaching the outer area of the Star Dou Great Forest.
At this time, Dugu Bo's mind calmed down, and he no longer had the panic of last night. He smacked his lips and said with interest, "That was the legendary 100,000-year Soul Beast?"
"Tsk tsk, truly ferocious."
"In the future, I, Dugu Bo, will also be someone who has dealt with a 100,000-year Soul Beast."
Lin Xiao said mercilessly, "Yes, if running away in a panic after seeing it from a distance counts as dealing with it!"
Dugu Bo's old face turned red with embarrassment and anger.
"Lin Xiao, kid, do you have any conscience?"
"Why did I run so fast? Don't you have any idea? Isn't it because I have a burden like you!"
Lin Xiao curled his lips and didn't respond.
He took the Little Red Bird hidden in his hair and gently stroked the red feathers on its body, saying with lingering fear, "Maple Leaf, I was really scared last night."
"That was the Titan Giant Ape. Although I'm very curious about 100,000-year Soul Beasts, I almost lost my life last night."
He stroked Maple Leaf's feathers, wanting to comfort the poor Little Red Bird, but its eyes were bright and full of energy, and it didn't seem scared at all.
Lin Xiao praised:
"Remaining calm in the face of great events, you truly are my Lin Xiao's bird!"
Maple Leaf blinked, looking very cute.
Seeing this, Lin Xiao was even more proud: His bird is just awesome!
...
Back in Heaven Dou City, most of the holiday had already passed.
Shui Binger originally wanted to come to Heaven Dou City to find Lin Xiao, but unfortunately, Lin Xiao wasn't there. Now that she's coming, the time is a bit rushed.
Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling were still complaining about Lin Xiao's absence during the last holiday.
In the end, they decided that this summer vacation he would accompany Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling, and during the winter vacation, he would accompany Shui Binger.
Lin Xiao thought to himself that it would be best to let Sister Yanyan and Sister Lingling get to know Shui Binger as well, so that everyone could become good friends after getting to know each other.
However, there was another matter that had been giving Lin Xiao a headache recently.
Ning Fengzhi had left Ning Rongrong for him to take care of.
...
"Lin Xiao, what is your relationship with Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling?"
"Good friends."
"Then what about the girl you often exchange letters with?"
"Good friends."
"Do you like Ye Lingling's mom? Why else would you always be with her?"
Lin Xiao's forehead veins bulged, and he couldn't help but knock Ning Rongrong on the head, scolding, "What do you know at such a young age? I'm Aunt Ye's disciple. If I don't stay with her to learn about pharmacology, what do you want me to do?"
"Alright, I've answered your three questions. Now it's your turn to promise me three things."
"First, don't bully anyone in your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School during the holiday; second, keep a safe distance from me usually, don't get too close; third, be a dignified lady! At least during the holiday!"
Ning Rongrong covered her head, feeling the pain:
"Lin Xiao, even my dad has never hit me!"
Lin Xiao responded indifferently.
"Oh, too bad I'm not your dad."
Ning Rongrong's face flushed red, and she was about to get angry.
But when her eyes met Lin Xiao's handsome face, the anger in her heart disappeared for the most part; and after seeing his calm eyes, she felt inexplicably uneasy.
In the end, she endured it and said sullenly, "I, Ning Rongrong, keep my word."
She felt a little regretful in her heart, as none of the questions she asked had yielded the answers she wanted, but on second thought, she felt it was a good thing.
At least Lin Xiao didn't like anyone! Ning Rongrong spent all her time by Lin Xiao's side during this period, only returning to sleep at night, and even then, she didn't cause any trouble.
This surprised a considerable number of elders and disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and after learning the truth, they were filled with gratitude and admiration for Lin Xiao.
This child may be young, but his abilities are great! Ning Fengzhi had also been secretly observing Ning Rongrong's changes, and found that she had become like a different person during this time. She no longer deliberately opposed adults as she used to, nor did she enjoy playing pranks.
Then, the old father secretly ran to Lin Xiao's side without Ning Rongrong's knowledge to see what she was busy with all day.
What he saw shocked him even more! Ning Rongrong was actually cultivating diligently?
She was actually reading books seriously?
She even helped clean the Ye Residence's courtyard! Who is this well-behaved and sensible little padded jacket? Who is this gentle and dignified young lady?!
Ning Fengzhi even wondered if this was his daughter!
He suddenly felt that his understanding of his daughter was not as deep as Lin Xiao's.
Ning Fengzhi decided to have a good chat with Lin Xiao.
...
"Sect Leader Ning, my humble abode has nothing else, only some simple tea."
Lin Xiao brewed tea for Ning Fengzhi.
Then, he handed over the teacup with steaming hot tea.
Ning Fengzhi observed the other party's every move, impeccable in his manners, truly a precocious and intelligent young man.
The more he looked, the more he felt his sons were stupid.
He subconsciously took a sip of the tea, which was light but had a sweet aftertaste, leaving a fragrant aroma in his mouth.
"Tea brewed with Thousand-Year Snow Herb?"
Ning Fengzhi exclaimed, "You call this simple tea?!"
He usually drinks this kind of tea himself!
Ten-thousand-year tea leaves are only tasted occasionally, and besides, Lin Xiao's Thousand-Year Snow Herb tea leaves are of much higher quality than Ning Fengzhi's!
His heart was filled with mixed feelings.
He had a sense of déjà vu, like he was used to showing off, but suddenly someone was flexing on him.
"If Sect Leader Ning likes it, you can take this jar of tea back with you."
"Aunt Ye has a lot more here."
Ning Fengzhi politely declined, "Forget it, a gentleman does not take what others cherish."
He didn't want it, and Lin Xiao didn't force it on him.
Ning Fengzhi took a sip of tea, and then said, "Rongrong has changed a lot during this time. I was once very troubled by Rongrong's affairs, because she lost her mother at a young age, and she is my only daughter, so whether it's me or her brothers, we all dote on her very much, and Uncle Sword and Uncle Bone also love her in every possible way."
"This has also cultivated her lawless personality."
"Among the sect, the elders and disciples I arranged to take care of Rongrong are all afraid of her like snakes and scorpions. Rongrong's personality has become more and more arrogant and domineering, and she is self-centered in everything."
"I was helpless, but I didn't expect you to have a way to change her. I don't know what you did?"
Lin Xiao pondered for a while and said, "It's actually very simple."
"She just needs to be disciplined."
"Because Sect Leader Ning, you are busy with your affairs, and your sons also have their own careers, and Miss Ning Rongrong's mother has passed away, which has left Miss Ning Rongrong without anyone to discipline her."
Lin Xiao was afraid that Ning Fengzhi would not understand, and explained, "Discipline is actually a manifestation of love. Who would care about you if they didn't love you? This is also the most common way parents show love to their children."
"Miss Ning Rongrong, in the end, is somewhat lacking in love, lacking in companionship..."
Ning Fengzhi suddenly felt enlightened.
At the same time, he looked at Lin Xiao strangely.
The way he said that...
You're giving her the discipline her parents never did.
Are you Ning Rongrong's father, or am I Ning Rongrong's father? Lin Xiao was actually holding back something he didn't dare say.
He was afraid Ning Fengzhi would kill him.
That is, he possesses a quality that Ning Fengzhi lacks.
--The unwavering majesty of a father.
He really does beat Ning Rongrong.
Every time Ning Rongrong wants to be naughty, Lin Xiao only needs to look at her steadily, his eyes as calm as an abyss, and he can make Ning Rongrong behave herself.
Lin Xiao sometimes feels like he's the real dad.
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