Chapter 120: Ning Fengzhi's Calculations
As the strongest auxiliary martial spirit, heaven is fair. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tower's role on the battlefield is undeniable, but it also possesses flaws.
The reason the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tower is called "Seven Treasures" isn't just because it has seven layers. More importantly, this martial spirit can only accommodate seven soul rings—two fewer than any other martial spirit. This is why Ning Fengzhi, as the sect master, remains at seventy-ninth level soul power, unable to break through to the next realm.
Soul Douluo requires an Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Tower.
As for Title Douluo, it must be a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower.
Ning Fengzhi inhaled slightly, a grave light flashing in his eyes. "I truly want to know what kind of genius this Zu Zong is. Remember the revolver I gifted you last time? He auctioned it."
"Wow! Dad, I'd forgotten if you didn't mention it. He seemed to have many other models too! Just before I returned today, I saw an even more formidable piece." Ning Rongrong exclaimed excitedly.
Changing the subject, Ning Fengzhi gave Sword Douluo a meaningful glance.
Sword Douluo nodded in agreement. "Thirteen years old, Soul King cultivation. And he gifted Rongrong a divine artifact—he's worthy of being our grandson-in-law."
Due to Zu Zong's butterfly effect, the Shrek Seven Devils never experienced life-and-death trials together in Star Dou Forest. Naturally, Ning Rongrong hadn't developed feelings for Oscar.
Ning Rongrong's pretty face flushed. "Grandpa Sword, don't talk nonsense. Zu Zong already has someone he loves. How could there be anything between us? I..." At this moment, every interaction with Zu Zong flashed through Ning Rongrong's mind.
From their first meeting at the mask stall, where she had approached him because of his outstanding appearance and a sense of familiarity.
In Soto City, when Zhu Zhuqing recounted how she met Zu Zong. Ning Rongrong had recalled how at seven or eight years old, she had wandered off while playing and gotten separated from clan guards, encountering villains before being rescued by a passing young man who helped her find her guards—though she couldn't clearly remember his face.
Until yesterday, when Zu Zong shared his experiences at Liu Erlong's inquiry. When he mentioned helping a lost little girl find her family at seven or eight years old and taking her to see the little goldfish.
Ning Rongrong had been thrilled at that moment, but after glancing at Zhu Zhuqing beside her, she suppressed her feelings.
Because Ning Rongrong finally realized why Zu Zong seemed familiar. The little girl he took to see the goldfish was none other than herself. Originally sporting short hair at ear length, she had grown it long because he had casually remarked that long hair looked better.
Whenever Ning Rongrong recalled Zu Zong taking her to see the goldfish—how he had even tricked her into calling him "husband"—her heart couldn't help but flutter.
Just this morning, when Zu Zong produced the Yearning Heartbroken Red. Although Xiao Wu and Zhu Zhuqing had successfully made it fall from the Wujue Stone, it seemed to have an owner and returned to the stone.
Even Ning Rongrong didn't know where she found the courage. After hearing Zu Zong's tragic love story, her mind replayed their recent encounters and the memory of watching goldfish together at seven or eight years old. She instinctively spat a mouthful of heart's blood onto the Yearning Heartbroken Red. Though not as smooth as Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu's attempt, she succeeded.
This proved her feelings for Zu Zong were genuine.
Ning Fengzhi naturally observed Ning Rongrong's reaction. The corners of his mouth lifted slightly, revealing a barely detectable smile. Perceptive as he was, how could he fail to see his precious daughter was emotionally unsettled?
Ning Fengzhi said, "Hearing you say this, I must find time to meet this Zu Zong! After you obtain your third soul ring, we'll pay him a visit. After all, he gifted you such a precious immortal herb—it would be improper not to express our gratitude. Also, I should ask if he's willing to—"
"Ah! Dad, don't! Zu Zong already has a girlfriend, and their relationship is deep. It's impossible between us." Ning Rongrong waved her hands, denying it hastily.
Ning Fengzhi smiled faintly. His precious daughter had "I like him" written all over her face, yet she stubbornly denied it. Zu Zong's girlfriend must be that girl from the auction house—truly talented, even stronger than his own daughter.
If they could recruit Zu Zong into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, that girl would surely join too. Buy one, get one free—what a bargain.
As for Zu Zong taking multiple wives, Ning Fengzhi didn't mind. Wasn't it normal for men to have three wives and four concubines? He himself had more than one wife. As long as he treated his daughter sincerely and supported her well after she became sect master, that was enough.
Ning Fengzhi said, "I wanted to ask if he has more firearm-type weapons, and whether he'd sell them in bulk to our clan. Better yet, if he'd sell us the manufacturing method. I had our craftsmen examine it—the gun's structure isn't overly complex, but we can't produce the ammunition."
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong's face flushed crimson again. She realized she'd been manipulated.
————Dividing Line————
In the blink of an eye, a week had passed since Zu Zong distributed the immortal herbs.
During this time, Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu had both obtained suitable soul rings.
Although Xiao Wu had consumed the Transformation Pill and completely eliminated her soul beast aura, the innate abilities of her transformed beast form remained preserved. Under Zu Zong's deliberate arrangement, he took Xiao Wu to Sunset Forest and separated from Liu Erlong, finding a secluded location for her to condense her soul ring.
As in the original work, Xiao Wu obtained her fourth soul skill—Invincible Golden Body, providing absolute defense below god-tier for three seconds, with strength doubled.
Every ten additional levels extends the duration by one second, with the invincibility and strength enhancement lasting equally long.
Simultaneously, Xiao Wu's level surged directly to 42nd level. This meant the Strange Stem Chrysanthemum had indirectly boosted Xiao Wu's soul power by nearly six levels.
Zhu Zhuqing's third soul ring differed slightly from the "Netherworld Slash" in the original work. It was obtained through Zu Zong's Blue Silver Domain detection and system information analysis, sourced from a mutated two-headed wolf with 1,700 years of cultivation.
Possibly due to the exceptional compatibility between this soul beast and Zhu Zhuqing, her acquired third soul skill—Netherworld Twin Blades—allowed both hands to separately condense five-fingered claws into one-foot blades capable of slicing through gold and jade.
Their power was immense, easily severing Zu Zong's Blue Silver Emperor vines enhanced by his first soul skill. When blades condensed in both hands merged together, their destructive power increased significantly.
Notably, under the effects of the Narcissus Jade Bone, Zhu Zhuqing's level soared directly from 30th to 38th level. This meant excluding the soul ring's contribution, Zhu Zhuqing gained an additional seven levels of soul power.
As for Ye Lingling and Ning Rongrong, they had yet to return after going back to their respective clans.
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