novelraw Chapter 747 Nangong He’s Dilemma
Chapter 747 Nangong He’s Dilemma
Chapter 747: Nangong He’s Dilemma
Watching Ding Wan’er’s blissful expression, Vice Principal Ning finally understood why Ding Wan’er, a genius of her caliber, agreed to become Lin Feng’s fiancée because of an engagement contract. He vividly remembered what happened at that birthday party. Only someone like Lin Feng, who stood above all geniuses, could conquer a genius like Ding Wan’er. These two together were truly the happiest occurrence!
Lin Feng looked at Ding Wan’er’s happily smiling face and stood still, naturally understanding her inner feelings. He didn’t have the heart to break her sense of happiness at the moment, but being surrounded by a group of people—and a group of students at that—made him feel somewhat uncomfortable. After thinking it over, he decided it was best to leave the place first.
"Wan’er, let’s go. I’ll take you back," Lin Feng said lightly to Ding Wan’er, then smiled at her. He too wished to capture this moment forever, but given the time and the setting, it wasn’t quite appropriate. It wasn’t a big deal for him, but he had to consider Ding Wan’er’s position as a university president. If the two of them just stood there looking affectionate, it might not reflect well on her.
"Okay," Ding Wan’er, called by Lin Feng, also noticed the gazes of the surrounding students and blushed. She understood what Lin Feng meant. She hadn’t thought about it earlier, being moved by Lin Feng’s painting, but now, under the watchful eyes of the students, she felt very embarrassed. After all, she was the president of Yingbo University, and it really wasn’t appropriate. With this in mind, Ding Wan’er reached out to take Lin Feng’s hand, turned around, and prepared to leave with him.
But before leaving, Ding Wan’er went to the students, naturally retrieved the painting Lin Feng had made for her, and held it carefully. To her, this was the first painting Lin Feng had drawn for her, and she intended to preserve it well no matter what because it was a piece of Lin Feng’s heart, irreplaceable. After arranging the sheets of paper, she naturally linked arms with Lin Feng and turned to leave.
"Wow, that’s so cool. I wish I had a boyfriend like Teacher Lin!"
"Yeah, if my boyfriend were that gentle, I’d be so happy I could die."
"You? There’s only one Teacher Lin in our school. Who could compare to him!"
"Ah, why can’t I be as amazing as Teacher Lin? If I had his level of skill, there’s no way I’d still be single."
"I wish I had Teacher Lin’s painting skills. I could definitely make my girlfriend truly devoted."
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All the students, watching Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er’s figures receding into the distance, were overwhelmed with happiness. This joy came from within, genuinely delighted for Ding Wan’er to have found a partner like Lin Feng. In their eyes, someone as formidable as Lin Feng was the dream lover every girl yearned for. Only Lin Feng was worthy of the president. The two of them together were so well-matched; it was indeed a match made in heaven!
With that thought, the students couldn’t help but start clapping, sending off Ding Wan’er and Lin Feng. They aspired to find the other half of their lives just like Ding Wan’er and Lin Feng...
"Whooosh..."
The sound of clapping was unceasing. At this moment, only applause could express their blessings for the president...
Vice Principal Ning, watching Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er leave, also had a broad smile on his face. When Ding Wan’er took over Ding Yi’s position, no man could get close to her, leaving her personal issues unresolved. As her elder, he was anxious for her, but now he could finally rest easy. He had long felt Lin Feng’s deep love for Ding Wan’er through Lin Feng’s actions and the way he looked at her. In such a context, Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er were sure to be very happy, which was what he most wanted to see.
Hearing the students’ applause, Vice Principal Ning smiled and shook his head, feeling genuinely happy inside. He thought to himself, perhaps it was time to talk with Ding Yi. They should arrange the marriage of the two young people sooner. Although they were already engaged, making the marriage official would be more reassuring. Lin Feng, a young man so formidable—missing out on him was not an option. If they let go of Lin Feng, he truly couldn’t imagine any other man who would be suitable for Wan’er.
Moreover, the most important thing is that Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er’s affection for each other is now so strong, and he can feel Ding Wan’er’s sense of happiness. Such a sense of happiness can only be felt between people who are truly in love. Vice Principal Ning is now silently blessing Lin Feng and Ding Wan’er, hoping that the two of them can have a beautiful ending.
At the same time, in a courtyard house at the foot of the Imperial City in the Capital City, an uninvited guest had just arrived.
"Don’t just stand outside the door, come in if you’re here." An elderly man dressed in black silk Tang-style clothing, with silvery-white hair that betrayed no sign of old age, looking surprisingly spirited, was teasing the goldfish in the pond in the courtyard. Without looking up, he suddenly spoke as if talking to himself.
"Elder, it’s been many years since we last saw each other, and your cultivation has improved again; the gap between us grows ever wider," a hearty laugh sounded from outside the door as a similarly silver-haired, tall and thin old man in a gray robe entered. He had a rosy and shiny complexion that made it impossible to guess his age; he seemed extraordinarily lively.
"Nangong He, it’s indeed been many years since we last met. Haven’t you also made considerable progress? What brings you all the way to the Capital City so suddenly?" The "Old Monster" spoke indifferently as he looked at Nangong He who was entering. He was curious about why Nangong He had suddenly come to find him in the Capital City. After all, Nangong He was just slightly below the Ancestor of Li Family, Li Deming, in rank. There must be some significant issue for Nangong He to seek him out instead of handling it himself.
"Ah, Elder, let’s not talk about it anymore. I have to ask you to step in this time; otherwise, the situation is truly uncontrollable." Nangong He walked up to the "Old Monster," and with a mix of emotions, he knew that only the "Old Monster" could now stabilize the situation. No one knew the "Old Monster’s" name or surname, but for decades he had been an advanced expert of the latter stage of S-rank, unrivaled in the Cultivation World. But Nangong He was very uncertain since the "Old Monster" never left the Capital City.
However, the situation was now precarious, and aside from asking the "Old Monster" to intervene, he could think of no other way to deal with the current issue. He wouldn’t have rashly come to the Capital City to seek the "Old Monster’s" help if it weren’t for an utterly urgent situation.
"Oh? Is there really something you can’t handle? Tell me about it." The "Old Monster" had a very good impression of Nangong He. They met by chance decades ago when Nangong He had just reached S-rank. The "Old Monster" highly regarded Nangong He’s character—simple-hearted, kind, and upright—so he felt favorably towards him and had even given Nangong He some guidance. Now, hearing Nangong He speak like this, the "Old Monster" was even more intrigued, wondering exactly what had happened that Nangong He, who had reached the middle stage of S-rank, could not manage on his own.
After speaking, the "Old Monster" pointed to a stone tea table in the courtyard, signaling Nangong He to sit down and explain the matter slowly. If even Nangong He couldn’t handle it and had to ask for his help, then the issue must indeed be very serious. The "Old Monster" wanted to know what exactly had occurred.
He had been in seclusion all this time, so he was not very aware of the outside world. However, if he wanted to know what had been happening during this time, it would be easy—a phone call could manage that. But he wanted to hear it personally because he found it hard to believe.
"Elder, did you know? The four Prominent Families are no longer the same. A few days ago, Li Deming exited his seclusion and successfully broke through to the latter stage of S-rank. It was then that, under his direction, the Li Family began to annex the other three Prominent Families. The Kong Family has already been annexed, the Yu Family is wavering, and the Nangong Family has also been approached. If we don’t take control now, in the future, there will only be the Li Family dominating everything, and the centuries-old balance of the four families will be completely destroyed."
"Moreover, the Li Family is aggressively expanding, enticing many skilled cultivators with high rewards and convincing them to join. With such strong financial support, the overall strength of the Li Family has far surpassed that of the Nangong Family. The pressure is unprecedentedly immense for the Nangong Family, and if it cannot be controlled now, it won’t be long before we will be swallowed up by the Li Family," he continued.
"Honestly, I feel extremely ashamed. Although I am the ancestor of the Nangong Family, I no longer have the power to protect it. With no other option available, I can only come to you for help, Elder. It really is a desperate measure, and if there were any other way, I would never trouble you like this. Only you can now suppress Li Deming. My request is not excessive; as long as the Nangong Family can be preserved from being annexed, I would be completely satisfied," Nangong He said, with a face full of helplessness. He was truly at his wits’ end. He had not expected Li Deming, the Ancestor of Li Family, to suddenly break through to the latter stage of S-rank, an unexpected event for everyone. What surprised others even more was that Li Deming’s first act after coming out of seclusion was to start annexing the other families of the four Prominent Families. Although Nangong He’s strength was only slightly less than Li Deming’s before, now Li Deming had stepped into an entirely new domain, and he was no longer Li Deming’s match.
In such circumstances, with the Li Family’s sudden rise and aggressive expansion defying common sense, only the "Old Monster" could resolve the situation. Apart from him, Nangong He could not find anyone else who could handle the current crisis. With no other choice, he had to come to the Capital City to seek help from the "Old Monster."
If he could persuade the "Old Monster" to act, then there would still be a glimmer of hope for the Nangong Family. Otherwise, the Nangong Family would likely vanish, and he would not be able to face his ancestors...
"Oh? Li Deming has broken through to the latter stage of S-rank?" After hearing the entire account from Nangong He, the "Old Monster" was also surprised. He had not expected that Li Deming would make another breakthrough to the latter stage of S-rank, an event that required both opportunity and strength. The "Old Monster" was genuinely astonished, as he believed, based on Li Deming’s ability and comprehension, that it would be impossible for him to reach the latter stage of S-rank unless he had encountered some fortune, otherwise, it would be impossible.