Chapter 9: Meeting Ning Fengzhi
Yang Lin advised Yang Xiong not to reveal the information yet and decided to personally verify the matter before figuring out how to handle it.
Over the next few days, both Yang Lin and Sun Yu took leave from work and stayed at home. They had purchased several pieces of whale glue with extremely high ages, estimated to be around ten thousand years old.
In the current era, whale glue, apart from its aphrodisiac effects, didn't have any other significant uses. Its price wasn't too high, and even the ten-thousand-year whale glue only cost a few thousand gold soul coins, which wasn't much for the Yang family.
Yang Xiong, on the other hand, continued with his normal routine of attending school. In class, it seemed that Ning Rongrong hadn't shared this secret with anyone else, but her gaze toward Yang Xiong was always a bit strange.
That evening after dinner, Yang Lin and Sun Yu seemed somewhat anxious.
"Xiaoxiong," Yang Lin started, "After testing it over the past few days, the whale glue does indeed have very impressive effects. Your mother and I have used it as you suggested, and our soul power has increased by one level. We also feel that our physical quality has improved quite a bit, and the speed at which our soul power circulates has also increased significantly. In particular, your mother seems to have had even better results than I did."
Yang Xiong smiled. "Dad, then we can buy more whale glue while it's still relatively cheap. If we wait too long, we might not be able to afford it in the future."
Yang Lin nodded. "I've already bought several pieces. They should be enough for you and your brother in the future. Since you discovered this secret, I plan to report it to the sect. Do you want any rewards?"
Yang Xiong thought for a moment before replying, "Dad, when you report it to the sect, could you say that it was your discovery? After all, I'm only eight years old, and it might lead to misunderstandings if people know it came from me."
Yang Lin shook his head. "Xiaoxiong, you still don't understand the rules of survival within the sect. It's not bad to show your abilities, but it's dangerous to be too low-key. Especially in our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, we don't exclude any soul masters with different martial souls."
"By making this discovery today, the sect will notice your talents. They will likely focus on training you more. When something good happens, they will think of you first. After all, the resources of the sect are limited."
"Moreover, this discovery is huge. I plan to take you to secretly report it to the sect master. Given the strict management of our sect, your information shouldn't be leaked."
Actually, Yang Lin had one more thing he hadn't said. Yang Xiong had been the last in the class to reach level ten, so people might think his cultivation talent was poor. If such a startling discovery came from him, it might attract even the sect master's attention.
Yang Xiong nodded. He had always thought that by silently cultivating, he could eventually catch up to and surpass the others. But now, he realized he had been a bit too idealistic.
The inner sect of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was very close to Seven Treasure City, but most of the sect's main soul master forces were concentrated in the inner sect.
The inner sect was located among the mountains, surrounded by high peaks that acted as natural barriers. It appeared to be a smaller fortress city, but the city itself was heavily fortified, both in terms of height and defense.
In a large hall, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo were sitting together, seemingly discussing Ning Rongrong's situation.
"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, I see that Rongrong has been performing quite well at school recently, and her soul power is increasing rapidly. She truly is the most talented disciple of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in history."
Both Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo nodded, clearly agreeing with Ning Fengzhi's words.
Ning Fengzhi continued, "I think the entire first-year class is doing well. In just two years, everyone has become soul masters. Even that child with the body as his martial soul has done well."
Bone Douluo commented, "Innate soul power at level six, and it took two years to reach level ten. That's already considered slow. Rongrong is almost at level sixteen now."
Ning Fengzhi chuckled. "The martial soul quality is still too low. But Lin Gong seems to really like this child. He said that not only is his academic performance the best in the class, but he also loves to read and is very knowledgeable. Moreover, this child is especially fond of physical exercise, and in terms of physical fitness, he's the best in the class."
"You all know that Lin Gong is an old-fashioned teacher with extremely high standards. If it weren't for that, I wouldn't have had him personally guide Rongrong."
Bone Douluo snorted coldly. "That's putting the cart before the horse. Soul masters should focus on increasing their soul power, especially during their early years, which is the golden time for cultivation. Wasting time like this is essentially wasting one's potential."
Ning Fengzhi didn't argue but seemed to agree with Bone Douluo's point. Meanwhile, Sword Douluo, who had been keeping his eyes closed, didn't appear to care about any of the discussion.
Just then, a knock came at the door. "Sect Master, Outer Sect Elder Yang Lin has arrived with his son, Yang Xiong. They wish to report something important, which is related to some secrets."
Ning Fengzhi seemed quite calm. "Let them come straight into the hall."
Bone Douluo looked puzzled. "Fengzhi, what important discovery could an outer sect elder have? They should just report it to the outer sect elder."
Ning Fengzhi smiled. "Uncle Bone, I've checked the records of this family. They've been with our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School for several generations and should be trustworthy. Moreover, they must have discovered something significant, otherwise, they wouldn't dare come to see me."
Yang Xiong, following his father Yang Lin, was soon escorted into the hall. Apart from Sword Douluo and Ning Fengzhi, there was also a towering figure in the room, who looked particularly fierce, with a pronounced skeletal structure. This person must be Bone Douluo.
Among the three, Ning Fengzhi had a gentle smile, appearing quite amiable. Sword Douluo was indifferent, while Bone Douluo had an aloof air, making him seem unapproachable.
Yang Xiong bowed respectfully, "Greetings, Sect Master, greetings, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo!"
Ning Fengzhi smiled. "No need for such formality. Yang Lin, your family is part of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School now. Don't be so nervous."
"By the way, what brings you here today?"
Yang Lin quickly replied, "Sect Master, we have made a major discovery that may benefit the sect. I have already detailed the findings."
After saying this, Yang Lin took out a piece of paper that contained a detailed record of his family's use of whale glue and its effects, including the method of consumption.
Bone Douluo waved his hand, and the paper flew over to him. He didn't read it but passed it directly to Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi initially appeared calm as he read the contents of the paper, but his expression gradually became more serious, and a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
"Yang Lin, have you personally verified that this method works? Are you sure there are no side effects?"
Bone Douluo, too, seemed astonished. Ning Fengzhi, who was usually composed, appeared slightly shaken—something that rarely happened.
Yang Lin responded gravely, "Sect Master, since my son discovered this, my wife and I have personally tested it, and there have been no side effects so far."
Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Very well. I will have others verify it. If this proves true, it will be the greatest discovery for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School in the last hundred years. You and your family will be the sect's benefactors."
(END CHAPTER)
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