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Chapter 154 - Chapter 154: Ning Fengzhi’s Shock

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After the alliance talks concluded, Dai Weisi and the others returned to the Star Luo Empire along with Dai Tianxing and his wife. Tang Yueh

After the alliance talks concluded, Dai Weisi and the others returned to the Star Luo Empire along with Dai Tianxing and his wife. Tang Yueh

After the alliance talks concluded, Dai Weisi and the others returned to the Star Luo Empire along with Dai Tianxing and his wife. Tang Yuehua also accompanied them.

Now that Tang Yuehua was his fiancée, it was only natural for her to return to the Star Luo Empire with him.

Of course, Dai Weisi had considered asking Tang Hao to relocate the Clear Sky Sect into Star Luo territory. That way, their alliance would be unbreakable. Otherwise, with the Clear Sky Sect in the north and the Star Luo Empire in the south, the Spirit Hall might attack them one by one and eliminate them separately.

However, the Clear Sky Sect had resided in their current location for generations. Asking them to leave wouldn't be easy, so Dai Weisi ultimately said nothing.

Besides, once he absorbed the Clear Sky Sect into his domain in the future, it could serve as Star Luo's foothold within the Heaven Dou Empire. Not only would it allow them to gather intelligence, it could also shelter talented civilian soul masters from Heaven Dou—and act as a military stronghold for Star Luo.

When the time came to launch a unification war against the Heaven Dou Empire, they could coordinate attacks from within and without, achieving conquest at minimal cost.

As Dai Weisi and his group set off on their return journey, the news of the Clear Sky Sect re-emerging spread like wildfire.

Meanwhile, in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect near Heaven Dou City, Ning Rongrong had finally returned home after a long absence.

Upon hearing of his daughter's return, a middle-aged man dressed in elegant white robes walked slowly toward Ning Rongrong. His skin was fair, his features delicate and refined—he had the gentle and scholarly air of a noble, exuding kindness and approachability.

This man was none other than Ning Rongrong's father, Ning Fengzhi, the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Behind him stood two elderly men.

One was a sharp-eyed old man with childlike features and silver hair. His aura was intense, his gaze sharp yet gentle—like a sword sheathed in grace. He was Sword Douluo, Chen Xin.

Standing beside him was a tall, gaunt elder with shriveled muscles and skin, a large frame, and clad in deep blue armor. His eyes were full of affection as he looked at Ning Rongrong. He was Bone Douluo, Gu Rong.

Seeing Ning Rongrong return, Chen Xin stepped forward and laughed heartily. "Rongrong! You're finally back. Grandpa missed you terribly while you were away."

"Ehehe, Grandpa Sword! I missed you so much too!" Ning Rongrong leapt into Chen Xin's arms, snuggling into his embrace.

Gu Rong, watching from the side, grew a little jealous. "Hey now, Rongrong, don't you miss Grandpa Bone too? You're making me sad!"

"Hehe, don't be sad, Grandpa Bone! I missed you a lot too!" she giggled.

Seeing this heartwarming scene, Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, a faint smile tugging at his lips. Then he asked, "Rongrong, weren't you studying at Shrek Academy? What brings you back all of a sudden? Don't tell me you skipped classes again."

"Rongrong, be honest with Grandpa. Did someone at school bully you? If so, tell me—Grandpa Sword will deal with them!"

"Ehehe, no, no, nothing like that. Father, Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone—I actually came back to give you all a surprise!"

"Oh? A surprise?" The three men exchanged glances, then asked in unison, "What kind of surprise?"

"You'll know when you see my spirit."

With that, Ning Rongrong summoned her martial spirit—the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda—and held it up before them. The three stared at it closely and counted the levels. Their eyes lit up with amazement as they exclaimed:

"Eight levels! The Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"

"Rongrong, your martial spirit evolved!"

"How did you manage to do that?!"

"Well, here's what happened… I met the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire..." Ning Rongrong then explained how she met Dai Weisi and consumed the Prism Grass. The three men listened thoughtfully.

"Rongrong, you're saying your martial spirit evolved just from eating a herb?" Ning Fengzhi asked.

"That's right!"

"An herb… To think something like that exists in this world—something that can trigger a positive evolution of a martial spirit postnatally…" Ning Fengzhi muttered. He then asked, "Rongrong, after consuming the Prism Grass, did you feel unwell at all? Is it possible the Crown Prince tampered with the herb?"

"Ah? I don't think so. I don't believe Brother Dai would do something like that, and I've felt totally fine since."

"Still, to be safe... Sword Uncle, please check Rongrong's condition using your soul power. If that Crown Prince has any ill intentions, we need to be cautious."

"Understood. Leave it to me," Chen Xin replied solemnly. After all, when traveling, you should never consume food from strangers.

What Chen Xin didn't know was that it was perfectly safe if you're the one who asked the stranger for it—and that's exactly what had happened. Ning Rongrong had requested the Prism Grass from Dai Weisi herself.

Chen Xin used his soul power to examine her body. Moments later, his eyes gleamed, and he chuckled, "Seems we were worrying too much. Rongrong's body is in excellent shape. Her muscles, bones, and vitality are stronger than ever.

The Prism Grass not only evolved her martial spirit, but also reinforced her constitution and boosted her core vitality."

"Hehe, I knew Brother Dai wouldn't hurt me," Ning Rongrong said sweetly. "And the Prism Grass I took was only a top-tier herb. Above it are even rarer immortal herbs—those might even evolve my martial spirit into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"

"Oh?" Ning Fengzhi raised his eyebrows in excitement. "Rongrong, did you ask the Crown Prince whether the Prism Grass or those immortal herbs are for sale?

If he's willing to sell, our sect is willing to pay any price. You're old enough now to understand how valuable the Prism Grass is to us."

Seeing her father's serious expression, Ning Rongrong put away her smile and nodded. "Don't worry, Father. Of course I asked—why do you think I rushed back?

Brother Dai said he does have more Prism Grass and is willing to sell, but the price is steep—seven million gold soul coins per plant. As for the immortal herbs, he has only a few left, and the price is even higher. Plus, they may not be compatible with us.

Brother Dai explained that whether it's top-tier herbs or immortal herbs, their properties must align with the soul master's own attributes. Otherwise, instead of nourishment, they could become deadly poison.

So even if he has immortal herbs, they might not be suitable. We'd have to try our luck."

"Very wise," Ning Fengzhi said with a gratified nod. His daughter had truly matured, now thinking about the sect's interests.

"Then we mustn't delay. Let's head to the Star Luo Empire immediately and find the Crown Prince. We'll buy as much Prism Grass as he's willing to sell!"

With the Clear Sky Sect dormant, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was the top sect in the world—and they were immensely wealthy. Seven million gold soul coins was nothing to Ning Fengzhi.

"It should've been done long ago. Fengzhi, I'll accompany you on this trip," Gu Rong volunteered eagerly.

"Excellent. Thank you, Uncle Bone," Ning Fengzhi replied, immediately ordering preparations for their journey to the Star Luo Empire.

But just then, a disciple of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect burst into the great hall in a panic.

"Sect Master! Sect Master! Something big has happened—the soul master world may be on the brink of a major upheaval!"

(End of Chapter)

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