The Spirit Awakening ceremony yielded pleasing results, making Ning Fengzhi grin from ear to ear, especially regarding the child named Long Nianbing. He believed that with proper nurturing, there might be a chance for him to reach the Titled Douluo threshold. Of course, the one named Ye Yinzhu was also quite promising.
The gazes of several people towards Ning Bei became even more fervent, as he was practically a walking cheat device.
Just imagining the grand occasion of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect decades later, with a double-digit number of Titled Douluo and the entire sect filled with Guardian Spirit Beasts, even the Spirit Hall's Pope would have to bow and address him as Sect Leader Ning.
The scene was so beautiful that just thinking about it made Ning Fengzhi unable to close his legs.
The gazes of the three made Ning Bei feel uneasy, and he hurriedly greeted them and took his leave.
"Father, two grandpas, I still need to familiarize myself with the Soul Bone skills, so I won't stay any longer."
After speaking, he ran out of the Council Hall.
Leaving only the three of them, awkwardly exchanging glances.
On the other side, in the Heaven Dou Empire, at the First Prince's residence, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, was flipping through some classic masterpieces, nodding from time to time as she read.
Suddenly, a black shadow appeared beside her.
"Young Master, a spy from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has sent news."
"Oh? What news?"
Qian Renxue put down the book in her hand, the news from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect piquing her interest.
"This time, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Spirit Awakening ceremony was conducted in batches, one of which was no different from usual, while the other batch..."
"What about the other batch?"
"In the other batch, there were no individuals with innate Soul Power below level 5, but the authenticity of the information remains to be verified."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue suddenly stood up.
"Is this true?"
She had reason to be so shocked. If you were to ask where the largest number of low-level Soul Masters could be found, the answer would naturally be Spirit Hall.
Despite Qian Renxue's current infiltration in the Heaven Dou Empire, in her mind, Spirit Hall was her Qian family's private property. Now, hearing that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had a method to improve the aptitude of Soul Masters, how could she not be tempted?
If she were to become the person in power of Spirit Hall in the future, this would become an important step for her to win people's hearts.
That batch of Soul Masters with innate Soul Power above level 5 would also become her most loyal supporters as they grew up.
After some thought, Qian Renxue calmed down and instructed her subordinates to send an invitation to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, wanting to invite Ning Bei to dinner.
That's right, Qian Renxue planned to start with Ning Bei. Ning Fengzhi was too experienced in dealing with people, and even she was no match for him.
The subordinate took the invitation and went straight to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Looking at the invitation in Ning Bei's hand, Ning Fengzhi's eyes were filled with coldness. He had already guessed the First Prince's purpose. Otherwise, how could it be such a coincidence that the sect had just completed the awakening ceremony today, and the invitation was delivered in the afternoon?
"Bei'er, what do you think?"
Due to Ning Bei's importance to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the fact that he had never suffered losses when facing major events, Ning Fengzhi had unconsciously become accustomed to involving him in matters, even he himself had not noticed this.
Ning Bei was also secretly guessing Qian Renxue's intentions. Ning Fengzhi didn't know her true identity, but he did. It was highly likely that she wanted to understand the inside story of the Spirit Awakening.
"It's okay, Father. I won't reveal the key aspects. I have some advantages as a child in this regard. When in doubt, just play dumb."
"With just one sentence from me, stating that I don't participate in sect affairs management, she can't possibly do anything to me, right?"
Ning Fengzhi chuckled inwardly after hearing Ning Bei's words.
Ning Bei's style of handling matters was so sophisticated that he unconsciously overlooked his age; he was, after all, just an 11-year-old child.
"Alright, what you said makes sense, but you still need to be careful that he might try to trick you into saying something. Don't get too close to him."
Ning Bei nodded after hearing Ning Fengzhi's words.
In the evening, Ning Bei arrived at the luxurious restaurant in Heaven Dou City on time for the banquet and was led to a private room by a guard.
Qian Renxue's disguised face still wore a kind smile that inspired goodwill.
"Brother Ning, long time no see. You left the academy without even saying goodbye to your brother. Isn't that a bit unkind?"
"I apologize, Big Brother Xue. Matters were urgent, and my father had more important things for me at the time. I really couldn't find the time to go to the academy."
Qian Renxue looked at Ning Bei with a surprised expression.
"Oh? What important matter made Brother Ning give up even going to school?"
Ning Bei laughed inwardly, Who doesn't know how to make up stories?
"Big Brother Xue also knows that my Spirit is to summon Soul Beasts to fight, right?"
Qian Renxue nodded; this was not a secret.
"That's right, Brother Ning's Spirit is quite a unique existence."
"My Third Spirit Ring wants to choose some poisonous Soul Beasts to enhance my overall combat power, so I need to follow Senior Poison Douluo to learn about toxicity for a while, to avoid hurting my own little life in the future."
Qian Renxue frantically complained in his heart upon hearing this, Your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is famous for its pharmacists, are you still afraid of poisoning?
However, he didn't directly expose him.
"It's naturally very good that Brother Ning can get guidance from Poison Douluo, so I won't ask any further."
He invited Ning Bei to take a seat, and the two began to eat and drink, chatting about everything under the sun.
Seeing that the dinner was about to end, Qian Renxue couldn't help but ask when he saw Ning Bei still beating around the bush.
"Brother Ning, I heard that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has methods to improve children's aptitude. Is there such a thing?"
Ning Bei's eyes flickered after drinking a glass of wine, thinking Why is the other party throwing such a straight ball? Aren't they afraid of exposing the spies within the sect?
After thinking for a while, Ning Bei looked at Qian Renxue with a hint of mockery.
"Big Brother Xue's information is quite well-informed. You heard about it in the afternoon after I completed my Spirit Awakening in the morning?"
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. If this matter wasn't too important to him, he wouldn't have been so anxious. It was best to use things that could improve aptitude as early as possible, after all, this thing couldn't have immediate results and required time.
"It's just that the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace is too dangerous. Wasn't the Second Prince assassinated some time ago? I, as an older brother, also want to train a group of trustworthy subordinates to prepare for the unexpected."
Ning Bei rolled his eyes, I believe you, my foot. Others don't know who did it, but how could I not know?
"That's easy to say. Big Brother Xue has a mentor-student relationship with my father, so he wouldn't just watch you get assassinated. I'll have my father send some trustworthy people from the sect to act as your guards."
"As for the thing that improves children's Soul Power aptitude, I'm not too clear about it. Big Brother Xue should also understand that with my current age, I won't be involved in sect management. Moreover, even if you have that kind of method, you need decades to cultivate confidants, right? By then, it'll be too late."
After Qian Renxue heard Ning Bei's words, she cursed inwardly, Little fox, as expected of Ning Fengzhi's seed, truly troublesome.
I need to think this over and take the long view. Could I force a confession? My current identity isn't suitable for that.
"I wonder what Brother Ning thinks of Spirit Hall?"
"What do I think? I think while sitting."
Ning Bei complained inwardly, but his mouth was full of flattery.
"Spirit Hall has a large family and a great business, and is wholeheartedly seeking benefits for civilian soul masters. It can be considered a conscientious organization."
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