Huo Yuhao gently patted Bingdi's small hand, signaling her not to worry. Then he looked at Ning Zhiyuan and said,
"Patriarch Ning, I greatly welcome your sect joining the Heavenly Court. But I won't use that method. Besides—if I truly married your daughter just to make you join us, how would you know I wouldn't abandon the people beside me in the future for another benefit?"
His words sent Ning Zhiyuan into silence.Yes… if Huo Yuhao were really someone who chased benefits above all else, how could he trust such a man?
But that thought was quickly thrown aside.What a joke—this world is full of interest and profit. Parents even kill their own sons; what more is there to say about outsiders?
Ning Zhiyuan was still a sect master. He'd sat in a high seat for many years; his understanding of human nature wasn't something ordinary people could compare to.
But with Bingdi present, this wasn't the time to continue. Ning Zhiyuan could only temporarily withdraw.
"Your Excellency is right. I was inconsiderate. We will take our leave for now."
Watching the four leave the great hall, Huo Yuhao's gaze deepened.For some reason, he just couldn't shake the feeling that Ning Zhiyuan wasn't trustworthy.
The feeling came out of nowhere—pure instinct.But since the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect wanted to come, he didn't need to refuse them.
Once they experienced the Heavenly Court's benefits, Huo Yuhao believed that even if he used a stick to drive them away, they still wouldn't want to leave.
Besides… the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect had a massive number of outer disciples.In a sect that revolved around the Ning family, these disciples were of lower status.To put it bluntly—they were basically house servants.
Though, to be fair, because the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda lacked combat power, the sect didn't bully their outer disciples too badly.
Compared to them, the Haotian Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan didn't even treat outer disciples like people.
To them, outer disciples were disposable—abandoned at any time.The four auxiliary clans kicked out by the Haotian Sect were the best example.
That was the flaw of any sect founded on a single family.By comparison, the Body Sect and the Sea God Pavilion did far better; both only cared about talent, strength, and loyalty—not bloodline.
And the Heavenly Court made no such distinctions either.
Huo Yuhao didn't believe those Nine Treasures outer disciples would willingly be someone's dogs when they could choose a better life.
Right then—
"What? You're so deep in thought… looks like you were tempted. Did I ruin your good thing?"
Bingdi's sour little voice cut into his mind.
Turning around to see her puffed-up cheeks, Huo Yuhao couldn't help but laugh.He reached out and directly scooped her up.
Bingdi was petite; in Huo Yuhao's hands, she weighed almost nothing.
He set her on his lap, lightly kissed her red lips, and teased:
"What's wrong? My little Bing'er jealous?"
The more he looked, the more he liked her.Lolis had their own charm.
Bingdi snorted, about to speak——but then he pushed her down.
And so, inside the grand hall, yet another round of the great harmony of life played out.
On the other side, Ning Zhiyuan and the others left the Heavenly Court and were heading back.
Yanhuang Douluo asked,"Husband, have you truly decided to join the Heavenly Court?"
Ning Zhiyuan replied,"Why? Do you find something wrong with it?"
Yanhuang Douluo frowned."The Heavenly Court has seven halls. Dilongmen and the Element City Guild each control two. But he only gave you one hall master seat. Isn't that unfair?"
She was standing up for her husband.
Dilongmen and the Element City Guild combined still couldn't compare to the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect.
Yet Huo Yuhao gave Ning Zhiyuan only one hall to manage.Wasn't that too biased?
Shouldn't the number of followers brought in determine the benefits?
As for herself, she wasn't dissatisfied—After all, she was granted one ten-thousand-year bonus ring every year.That was an absurdly generous reward.
A Titled Douluo with a standard ring configuration could, after seven years in the Heavenly Court, have every soul ring raised to ten-thousand-year level.
Unthinkable in the past.
But Ning Zhiyuan only shook his head.
"With the Heavenly Court's appeal, as long as they can survive the early pressure from other factions, people will trample over each other trying to join later."
"Adding flowers to brocade is not as good as providing charcoal in the snow. Compared to Dilongmen and the Element Guild… we're already a step late. We must seize this chance."
"A new era is coming. We cannot fall behind."
Yanhuang Douluo still frowned, while Jian Douluo fell deep into thought, saying nothing.
Originally, he didn't have many years left to live.But three days ago, after upgrading his soul rings at the auction, his soul power increased by one rank, extending his lifespan.
Now, he was thinking—After the Nine Treasures Glazed Sect joins the Heavenly Court, and after a few years when all his rings become ten-thousand-year level, maybe… he could break through to rank 98.
That night, in the Heavenly Court, Su Shan'er arrived at Huo Yuhao's residence.
"Come in."
Before she could knock, his voice reached her.
Entering, she saw Huo Yuhao and Bingdi cultivating on the bed.
"Greetings, Teacher."
"You don't need to be so formal in private."
Huo Yuhao waved his hand."For the next period, I'll personally guide your cultivation. And you'll stay here temporarily. Your bed is over there."
Shaner looked where he pointed—
—and saw a rectangular block of ice by the wall, the floor around it covered in frost.
She stared blankly.This thing is for sleeping? And in the same room as teacher and mistress?
Seeing her confusion, Huo Yuhao explained:
"This is no ordinary ice bed. When you lie on it, the cold will stimulate your body, forcing your soul power to circulate on its own."
"Over time, your body forms a habit. As long as you sleep on the ice bed, your soul power will circulate automatically. Which means—you'll be cultivating even while asleep. The Ming Realm will replenish your soul power, so you won't need to worry about depletion."
Shaner's eyes widened.
She hadn't expected such a thing.This was literally AFK cultivation.Others cultivated while awake; she would cultivate while awake and asleep.
Over time, the gap would only grow wider.
"Of course, the cold will damage your body. No one is allowed to heal you—you must adapt on your own. The process will be painful. If you don't wish to—"
"I'm willing!"
Before he finished, Shaner cut him off, her eyes firm."Teacher, I can do it."
Huo Yuhao smiled—not surprised at all.
He watched her lie down on the ice bed, curling up and trembling the whole night.
This idea came from the Ancient Tomb Sect in Return of the Condor Heroes.Little Dragon Girl used something similar when training Yang Guo.
Except there it was qi.Here, it was soul power.
Three days later, at an artificial lake within the Heavenly Court…
On the lake surface, Su Shan'er staggered—Splash!
She fell into the water again and swam back toward the shore, where Huo Yuhao quietly observed.
For the past few days, he had personally trained her.
She had already grasped the AFK cultivation method, and now he was training her control.
One thing couldn't be denied—Shaner's talent wasn't top-tier.Her martial soul was unique, but compared to Lin Kong, Xiang Yuqing, Weina, and Long Aotian, she was weaker.
It might be because her cultivation was still too low.
Next chapter: The Divine Ranking returns. We'll skip unnecessary content, explain its origins, and then it won't appear again. (Dog head for safety.)
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