Chen Xin nodded. "That's right. Start with Ao Tian. If we make him reject Rongrong, it'll work out even better."
Ning Fengzhi said, "That kid can actually craft attack-type soul tools. If we can recruit him into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—or at least obtain the method for making those attack soul tools—our chances of standing against the Spirit Hall will greatly increase."
He stood up and walked toward the door. "Sword Uncle, get some rest early."
However, he didn't return directly to his own room. Instead, he went downstairs again, summoned several disciples, and instructed them:
"Whether you find Ao Tian or not, in two days go to Shrek Academy and inform the Grandmaster. Tell him you didn't find anything. Understood?"
"Understood, Sect Master."
"Mm. Searching for Ao Tian is a long-term task. Once you find him, don't alert him. Report back to the sect immediately."
"Yes!"
Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, then went back upstairs to his room.
Since the Grandmaster and Tang San dared to scheme against him, there was no reason for him to keep working for them.
If they wanted news about Ao Tian, they could look for it themselves…
Being able to reach a preliminary cooperation agreement with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect put the Grandmaster and Tang San in good spirits. The two ate a meal outside before returning to Shrek Academy.
By then, night had already fallen.
The Grandmaster escorted Tang San back to his room and said, "Get some good rest. I'll go inform Flender and Zhao Wuji about Ao Tian. Once the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect finds him, we'll strike with lightning speed."
"Alright," Tang San replied.
After the Grandmaster left, Oscar immediately leaned in, puzzled. "Tang San, didn't Ao Tian get torn apart by that soul beast? Why did the Grandmaster say he's not dead?"
Tang San said, "Go call Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun over."
Oscar didn't even step outside. He just shouted, "Boss Dai! Fatty! Get over here—Ao Tian isn't dead!"
Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun, who lived next door, immediately came over.
As soon as he entered, Ma Hongjun asked, "How is that possible? That night, Boss Dai and Teacher Erlong saw it with their own eyes—Ao Tian was torn into several pieces."
Dai Mubai didn't speak and simply looked at Tang San.
Tang San had just returned; clearly, this information had come from him.
Tang San said, "This afternoon, my teacher and I went to the auction house. We saw Ao Tian there."
"How could that be? Wasn't he dead?" Ma Hongjun found it hard to believe.
Tang San said, "My teacher and I saw it with our own eyes. Ao Tian was bidding against the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for a catgirl. In the end, he bought her for ten million gold soul coins."
"Ten million gold soul coins?!"Ma Hongjun swallowed hard, his eyes nearly popping out.
Among the Shrek students, he was the poorest. Back then, he often needed money to visit women—his soul master subsidy wasn't enough, and he even had to rely on his teacher.
Ten million gold soul coins… he felt that amount alone could crush him to death.
Even Dai Mubai was shocked. He knew Ao Tian was rich, but he hadn't expected him to be this rich.
Ma Hongjun complained bitterly, "The heavens are so unfair. Some people are born good-looking, with great backgrounds, surrounded by beauties—and even buying a woman costs this much money."
Dai Mubai ignored Ma Hongjun's sour whining and sneered. "It's good that he didn't die. I was regretting that I couldn't take revenge before. Looks like heaven favors me—leaving his life for me to settle the score."
Tang San said, "I'm on fairly good terms with Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. They're already searching for Ao Tian. Once they find him, they'll send someone to inform us."
Ma Hongjun's eyes lit up. "Those immortal herbs might not have all been used up yet. We still have a chance."
Tang San sighed. "The odds aren't high. So much time has passed—he's probably already used them up. It's also possible he didn't know the herbs could be eaten directly and destroyed them."
Dai Mubai said coldly, "I've already notified the Star Luo imperial family and the Zhu Clan. Experts will arrive soon. Anyone who dares to steal a woman from me, Dai Mubai, will regret it very soon."
Outside Ao Tian's residence, several groups of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples had already passed by.
Strangely enough, they seemed to turn a blind eye to the words "Ao Residence" on the plaque. Whenever their gazes swept over it, they would unconsciously ignore those two characters.
There were quite a few people around who had once seen Ao Tian, but at this moment, their impressions of him were gradually fading.
When questioned by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, all of them claimed they had never seen Ao Tian and didn't know such a person.
Trying to find Ao Tian this way was doomed to fail.
After Zhu Zhuqing helped the catgirl, Xiao Li, wash and dress up, a beautiful young girl appeared before everyone—her looks and figure not inferior to Zhu Zhuqing's.
Unfortunately, she was just an ordinary person. Her soul power hadn't even reached level ten, and she hadn't become a soul master.
According to her story, her parents had died early. She grew up with relatives and was later cruelly sold to the auction house.
In the dining hall, Ao Tian and the others were eating.
Xiao Li had never eaten such good food before, but because she was a little afraid of Ao Tian, she didn't dare pick up dishes herself.
Everything in her bowl had been placed there by Zhu Zhuqing.
Zhu Zhuqing said, "Ao Tian, can Xiao Li stay here? She's homeless now, and she's just an ordinary person. If she leaves, she'll definitely be caught by bad people again."
After being dressed up, the once seductive catgirl looked pure and innocent.
Hearing Zhu Zhuqing's words, her big eyes immediately filled with anticipation as she looked at Ao Tian.
Living here seemed quite safe—she just didn't know whether this man would allow her to stay.
Ao Tian looked at the girl and said, "I don't keep idle people. What can you do?"
"I can wash clothes, cook, and clean. I can do everything," Xiao Li said hurriedly.
"Then you can stay. No need to cook—washing clothes and cleaning will be your responsibility," Ao Tian said.
"Thank you!" Xiao Li immediately stood up and said gratefully.
Early the next morning, Ning Fengzhi and some of his disciples began their return to the sect.
Xue Ye also announced to the entire city that the soul beast had already left and that everyone was safe.
At Shrek Academy, the Grandmaster found Tang San.
"Xiao San, Ning Fengzhi and the two Titled Douluo have already returned to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. However, there are still sect disciples searching the city for Ao Tian. Once he's found, they'll notify us."
"It's just a pity that the soul beast escaped. In my lifetime, I don't know if I'll ever see such a soul beast again," the Grandmaster said regretfully.
"Teacher, don't worry. Such a powerful soul beast must be hiding in one of the major soul beast forests on the Douluo Continent. When I become a Titled Douluo in the future, I'll definitely capture it for you," Tang San said.
"Good, good. I'll wait for that day," the Grandmaster said, laughing heartily.
Inside a luxurious carriage, Ning Rongrong sat absentmindedly.
The more she thought about it, the more she felt that Tang San must not be allowed to cooperate with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Aside from her personal dislike of Tang San, there was also Ao Tian.
Because Ao Tian and Tang San didn't get along, Ning Rongrong didn't want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to have any ties with Tang San.
What if Ao Tian got angry and went back to ask the Spirit Hall to attack the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?
She didn't want war to happen. Once war broke out, many people in the sect would surely die.
"No… I have to think of a way to stop this from happening."
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