Chapter 227: Ning Fengzhi's Plan
Could it be… that the Sect Master wants to trade for that thing?
At this thought, Chen Xin and Gu Rong's eyes flickered. Other than that, there was nothing else in the sect that could possibly tempt Mo Hui.
"Sect Master Ning, you're too kind."
Seeing Ning Fengzhi speak with such seriousness, Mo Hui smiled slightly and replied,
"While I wish I could fulfill your hopes, unless something unexpected happens, there will likely never be another Qiluo Tulip in this world."
"No more?"
Hearing this, although Ning Fengzhi had been mentally prepared, the light in his eyes still dimmed.
At the same time, he couldn't help but feel a bit of regret.
If only we had used that Qiluo Tulip earlier, or let Rongrong take it—could our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect have produced a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Tower?
But Ning Fengzhi was, after all, the master of one of the three upper sects. He quickly recovered, smiled apologetically, and said:
"I was just joking. Being able to obtain a Qiluo Tulip and evolve my martial spirit into the Eight Treasures Glazed Pagoda is already a blessing. I don't dare to ask for more."
"But…"
Mo Hui suddenly changed the subject,
"Although I don't have a complete Qiluo Tulip anymore, I do have its seeds."
As he spoke, Mo Hui took out a jade box from his storage soul guide and, with a light wave, offered it to Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi carefully opened it, and immediately, a faint glow spread out. Inside was a shimmering purple-gold seed.
"This is… the seed of the Qiluo Tulip?"
Ning Fengzhi asked with a trembling heart, his eyes fixed on the seed inside the box.
Mo Hui nodded and added:
"But I must remind Sect Master Ning—while you now have the seed, cultivating it to its peak isn't easy.
I estimate it would take at least ten thousand years for it to grow into an immortal-grade herb. But if you can find a spiritual land and nurture it with rare materials, you may shorten that to a few thousand years."
In truth, if the seed were placed in the Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Eyes and carefully cultivated, it could reach maturity within a few hundred years.
Of course, in terms of medicinal potency, it would still be far inferior to the original Qiluo Tulip that had grown in the Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Eyes for countless years.
"Thousands of years? Then… I suppose I'll never reach the Titled Douluo realm in this lifetime."
Ning Fengzhi sighed deeply.
With the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's resources, plus all the herbs he had accumulated over the years, Ning Fengzhi had already raised his spirit power to level 89—just one step away from becoming a Titled Douluo.
However, that final step was like a chasm he couldn't cross.
The Eight Treasures Glazed Pagoda could only support eight spirit rings. Only after evolving into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda could he add a ninth ring and qualify to break through to Titled Douluo.
So even though the sect had long prepared a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring for him, if he couldn't evolve, it was all for nothing.
"Forget it. We'll just have to wait for another elder in the sect to reach level ninety and give the hundred-thousand-year spirit ring to him."
Then, Ning Fengzhi glanced at Mo Hui again and couldn't help but think to himself:
What a pity. Mo Hui's cultivation has risen so quickly that he no longer needs a hundred-thousand-year spirit ring.
Otherwise, even if I couldn't break through myself, I might've been able to recruit him with a ring and a soul bone… and perhaps even marry Rongrong to him, have them raise a few children, and let him become a true part of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect—just like Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu…
But even the most brilliant plan of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect had no chance against someone like Mo Hui.
"Thank you, Mo Hui. If there's anything you need, feel free to ask. As long as our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has it and can provide it, we will."
Ning Fengzhi said sincerely, "But it might take a little while before I can present you with the treasure I had in mind."
"No problem. I haven't been able to reproduce the Qiluo Tulip either,"
Mo Hui replied, shaking his head.
Although the Qiluo Tulip seeds gave the sect hope of producing a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda again, without the aid of a miraculous place like the Yin-Yang Ice and Fire Eyes, even with all their effort, it would take thousands of years.
And in that span of time, far too many things could happen. No one could guarantee that the sect would still exist by then, or that the seed would grow to fruition.
"Ah! How could we do that? If the world knew, wouldn't they accuse our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect of being ungrateful?"
Ning Fengzhi quickly waved his hand.
Though the Qiluo Tulip seed couldn't immediately create a Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, it provided hope—hope that one day, their descendants could.
As long as the seed matured and was fed to a child born with the Eight Treasures Glazed Pagoda, it could evolve into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda.
That person could then continue the legacy, passing on the evolved martial spirit and birthing future generations with the same spirit—eventually turning the entire sect into one of Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda.
Suddenly, Ning Fengzhi called out to the door:
"Qing Xiao!"
"Your subordinate is here!"
A moment later, a beautiful young woman in her twenties entered the room, dressed in formal, colorful attire. She knelt on one knee before them.
Ning Fengzhi ordered:
"Take our distinguished guest to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's treasury. Let him choose any item he wants. No restrictions."
"Yes, Sect Master!"
The woman rose and gestured to Mo Hui,
"This way, honored guest."
Mo Hui hesitated briefly, then followed her. He was genuinely curious about the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's heritage.
Soon, he arrived at the sect's treasury. As the giant doors opened, a brilliant rainbow-colored light burst out, momentarily blinding him.
A moment later, he was led inside.
Even Mo Hui—now a Titled Douluo—couldn't help but sigh in admiration as he looked at the dazzling collection of treasures.
The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect truly lived up to its name as the wealthiest sect on the continent.
Although they lacked artifacts like the Seagod Trident, in terms of sheer quantity, their wealth far surpassed even Seagod Island.
After wandering for a bit, a faint cyan glow in a far corner of the room caught Mo Hui's eye.
"Hmm? That is…"
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