Having read the original novel, Mo Yuan naturally knew some information about the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, so upon hearing Ning Tian's question, he wasn't prepared to hide anything.
His astonishing talent would begin to unfold at this moment.
Mo Yuan smiled and shook his head, "No, this is my fourth spirit ring."
"Fourth spirit ring? Mo Yuan, you said your fourth spirit ring is ten thousand year high?"
Ning Tian was surprised, but at the same time, a surge of joy welled up in her heart. She had originally thought that Mo Yuan, having reached the Soul King realm in her teens, would be a potential target for wooing, but she hadn't expected her to be so reserved.
Compared to Ning Tian, Wu Feng's reaction was even more intense. "Impossible! Absolutely impossible! How could you possibly absorb spirit rings beyond your limits! Do you think you're the Sea God?!"
Sea God? That pure and innocent Young Master Tang?
A flicker of disdain flashed across Mo Yuan's eyes, his face revealing the arrogance that befitted his exceptional talent.
"You've only just met me, and seeing me is like a frog in a well seeing the moon. When you truly understand what genius is, you'll understand what it means to be a mayfly seeing the blue sky."
His brilliant golden eyes began to gleam, and an invisible dragon's might swept through the forest. Four spirit rings—one yellow, two purple, and one black—rose from his feet, slowly pulsing.
Wu Feng, whose martial spirit was a red dragon, felt the pressure of her bloodline the moment she gazed directly into those radiant golden eyes. Her face paled, and she felt a wave of weakness.
The anger she had initially felt at Mo Yuan's arrogant words suddenly dissipated. To avoid appearing embarrassed, she could only lower her head and avoid looking at him.
"The second spirit ring is a thousand years old, the fourth is ten thousand years old, and it's the original martial spirit..." Ning Tian was utterly shocked. At this moment, regardless of Mo Yuan's age, she was determined to recruit him into the sect at all costs,
even if it meant her own fate.
After all, with Mo Yuan's impeccable looks and talent, this was the best choice for her.
Having almost fully showcased her talent, Mo Yuan sheathed her spirit rings and golden pupils, looking at the silent, lowered Wu Feng with a faint smile.
"How was it?"
"Tsk... It's just surpassing my limit to absorb a spirit ring, what's so great about that..." Wu Feng muttered, dropping his previous arrogant demeanor. "
Tsk, the only thing he has is his stubbornness..." Mo Yuan mentally grumbled, then glanced at Ning Tian, whose beautiful eyes sparkled.
"Mo Yuan, how old are you this year? With your talent, you must be a prodigy from a major sect or faction, right?"
Ning Tian asked. These were the last two things she needed to confirm. If Mo Yuan was the same age as her, or even a little older, it wouldn't matter; a ten-thousand-year-old fourth spirit ring would be enough to prove his talent.
The latter question was the most crucial. If Mo Yuan had already joined another faction, or was simply a member of another faction, then all her thoughts were just passing speculation.
Mo Yuan knew exactly what Ning Tian wanted to know. He replied calmly,
"I'm still a few months shy of turning twelve. As for my origins... I'm an orphan."
Mo Yuan spoke of his orphanhood calmly. What's wrong with being an orphan? What powerful protagonist doesn't have a background?
Do you understand the significance of a parental sacrifice at the beginning of a story?
Twelve years old! My same age! And he's a free man with no power!
Ning Tian's last remaining concerns vanished.
With Mo Yuan's current talent and background, it's no exaggeration to say he's a walking succubus. Any sane force would desperately try to win him over.
Simply recruiting Mo Yuan into the sect could ensure the sect's prosperity for at least a century.
Meanwhile, upon hearing that Mo Yuan was an orphan, Wu Feng's last shred of pride was completely shattered.
She was the granddaughter of a Titled Douluo from the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. She'd been raised in luxury, fed with all sorts of rare treasures and medicinal elixirs, and groomed to become a future Protector Douluo. And yet, an orphan turned out to be so much stronger than she was?
Ning Tian, reflecting on this, was even more determined to win over Mo Yuan. She was certain that, had Mo Yuan not died prematurely, he would have become at least a Super Douluo.
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Ning Tian looked at Mo Yuan, the heir to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, and said sincerely,
"Mo Yuan, I am the daughter of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's Sect Master. I would like to invite you to join our sect. With your talent, even alone, you've achieved such success at your age. I'm sure that by joining us, with the resources allocated to you, you'll grow at an even faster rate."
Tsk, so fast? As worthy of the possessor of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda spirit, his vision and determination are truly extraordinary... Mo Yuan knew Ning Tian would definitely try to win him over, but she didn't expect it to happen so soon.
However, with the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's wealth, joining wouldn't be a disadvantage. Plus, with its numerous Titled Douluo, there were no worries about early security.
Mo Yuan would join, but not now. Shrek also had its fair share of opportunities, and they were all very important. If he pursued them as a member of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, they would undoubtedly be of little use to him.
So... Mo Yuan chose to keep Ning Tian in suspense before entering Shrek. He wanted to have it both ways!
No! Given the unique nature of his martial spirit, he might even be able to conquer all four!
Having made his decision, Mo Yuan feigned some embarrassment and said, "I'm not looking down on your sect, but I'm already planning to enroll at Shrek Academy. As the continent's most prestigious academy, it's a shame to meet the admission requirements and not attend."
"Like someone named Lu in my hometown once said: If you come to Douluo Continent and don't go to Shrek, you've come in vain."
Ning Tian wasn't particularly disappointed when she heard that Mo Yuan didn't plan to join the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect immediately. With his incredible talent, he surely knew he had more options.
Waiting for a better price was perfectly natural.
Besides, what was wrong with enrolling at Shrek Academy? Shrek was, after all, an academy. As long as one didn't become a core member, he was essentially a free man.
And Ning Tian believed that she would eventually be able to bind Mo Yuan firmly to her side and recruit him into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
Upon hearing Mo Yuan politely decline Ning Tian's invitation, Wu Feng, though upset, tactfully kept silent, examining the giant dragon-horned hunter lizard that Mo Yuan had severed in two.
As her gaze shifted from the neat, smooth blade, wondering how Mo Yuan's martial spirit ability had inflicted such a wound, her gaze suddenly fixed on the corpse's right arm.
As a descendant of a Titled Douluo, Wu Feng had witnessed her grandfather's soul bone erupt after hunting a soul beast. Seeing the absence of bone amidst the flesh and blood on the slit right arm, she had a glimpse of the situation.
However, Wu Feng's witty intelligence was too fleeting. The moment she guessed Mo Yuan had erupted, she looked at him and spoke without hesitation,
"Mo Yuan, did you extract a piece of right arm bone from this dragon-horned hunter lizard?"
Mo Yuan, who was chatting casually with Ning Tian, froze at this, a hint of coldness etched into his gentle eyes.
Soul bones, such rare and precious items, are highly coveted, especially in the Star Dou Great Forest. Pointing out someone possessing a soul bone is practically tantamount to murder.
If Mo Yuan hadn't known the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect wouldn't dare offend a gifted young man for a soul bone, he would have unsheathed his sword the moment Wu Feng opened his mouth.
"Wu Feng!" Ning Tian was stunned by these words. He felt completely unwell, especially when he saw the icy coldness in Mo Yuan's eyes. He almost wanted to sew Wu Feng's mouth shut.
After being scolded by Ning Tian, Wu Feng realized what she had said, realizing her mistake. She didn't object, but simply stood behind Ning Tian with her head lowered, saying nothing more.
"Mo Yuan, I apologize on behalf of Wu Feng. Because of her martial spirit, Wu Feng has always had a quick temper and often speaks bluntly, but she doesn't have any ill intentions," Ning Tian quickly explained.
If this little incident led to Mo Yuan becoming enemies with the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, then he'd be in big trouble.
"It's okay, honest people are like that. They might be a little clumsy, but they're not bad at heart," Mo Yuan said with a faint smile. How could he blame Wu Feng now?
If everything went according to Ning Tian's plan, Wu Feng would eventually face real punishment.
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