Azure Luan Douluo finally revealed his true intentions.
His calculations were so loud they practically rattled the ceiling.
Yes, Mysterious Heaven Skill was precious—
but Spirit Hall already had it.
But that "Hundred Solutions for Hidden Weapons"…
That was something that could "severely injure a god".
Even the lower-rank techniques were enough to raise a Titled Douluo's strength by a full tier.
To exchange a treasure Spirit Hall already possessed
for a treasure they didn't?
This deal was pure profit.
Ning Fengzhi nearly vomited blood.
What "mutual exchange"? What "win-win"?
He had worked so hard to obtain a divine-grade cheat…
and Spirit Hall wanted to take half of it for free?
But the situation forced his hand.
If he didn't exchange, the Hundred Solutions was useless.
If he did exchange, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could rise—
but Spirit Hall would grow even more terrifying.
Ning Fengzhi let out a long breath.
"Senior Azure Luan jests."
He forced himself to remain composed.
A Sect Master couldn't lose his bearing.
He decided: Delay.
Delay as long as possible.
"This manual is too intricate. I can't grasp its mysteries quickly."
He sighed deeply, voice full of sincerity.
"To copy it rashly might create errors and disrespect Senior's gift. How about… we revisit this after I study it thoroughly?"
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo exchanged glances.
Good. Beautifully done.
Spirit Hall's expressions instantly darkened.
Gold Crocodile Douluo was about to open his mouth—
—but Lin Feng, who had been quietly lounging against the counter watching the drama unfold, suddenly spoke.
His tone was casual, but it struck like divine thunder.
"I forgot to say something."
Lin Feng swirled the tea in his hand, speaking lazily.
"For systematic special rewards such as Mysterious Heaven Skill and Hundred Solutions for Hidden Weapons…"
"I usually only give them out once."
He shrugged lightly.
"It's almost impossible for them to appear a second time."
BOOM!
Ning Fengzhi's ears buzzed.
His vision blackened.
Only once?
Impossible to get again?
Didn't that mean—
this thing in his hand was LIMITED EDITION?!
He now had only two choices:
Keep "Hundred Solutions" as a decoration…
or exchange it with Spirit Hall.
A gentle pat landed on his shoulder.
"Hehe."
Gold Crocodile Douluo leaned in, smiling with the warmth of a snake in winter.
"Sect Master Ning, why hesitate? Senior Lin Feng's words are absolute."
He pointed to Ning Fengzhi.
Then to himself.
Then to Azure Luan.
"Look, in your hands, this 'Hundred Solutions' is just an empty shell."
"In our hands…"
His smile deepened.
"It becomes a weapon that can slay Divinities."
"A massive profit for your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School!"
The Spirit Hall Douluo all came forward, surrounding him like vultures circling a wounded lamb.
"Yes, Sect Master Ning, win-win! Win-win!"
"Our Spirit Hall is the most reasonable—we never cheat anyone."
"You won't find a second shop like this after this village!"
One sentence after another.
Perfect illustrations of "kicking a man when he's down."
Their kindly smiling faces were now more terrifying than ghosts.
Ning Fengzhi felt completely trapped.
Spirit Hall had the initiative.
They had Mysterious Heaven Skill.
He had no leverage.
He closed his eyes.
When they reopened, clarity had replaced emotion.
"…Fine."
His voice was low but resolute.
"I agree to the exchange."
Spirit Hall's faces bloomed with victorious smiles.
Azure Luan Douluo immediately produced a pristine manual—
Mysterious Heaven Skill.
But—
"However!" Ning Fengzhi's voice sharpened.
A flash of Sect Master steel appeared in his eyes.
"I also have a condition."
Azure Luan paused.
"Oh? What condition does Sect Master Ning have?"
"If this is a win-win…" Ning Fengzhi said firmly, "it should not be limited to one transaction."
"I agree to exchange Hundred Solutions for Mysterious Heaven Skill."
"But—"
He raised his voice:
"From now on, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and Spirit Hall must establish a formal information-sharing mechanism!"
"As long as Spirit Hall obtains a treasure from Senior here—my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School must also be entitled to a copy!"
"Especially supplementary secret techniques linked to Mysterious Heaven Skill—such as Controlling Crane Catching Dragon, Purple Demon Eye…"
"If Spirit Hall draws them, they must share unconditionally!"
"And if we draw something that supplements Mysterious Heaven Skill—we will also share it with you."
The Spirit Hall camp froze.
This old fox reacted fast.
Too fast.
They had happily forgotten Lin Feng mentioning that Hidden Weapons must be used together with multiple auxiliary secret techniques.
Azure Luan's eyes shifted.
Then he smiled broadly.
"Sect Master Ning is indeed far-sighted."
"How could Spirit Hall be stingy? We agree."
Just promise now.
The future can be… future's problem.
The deal was sealed.
Ning Fengzhi slumped into his chair, utterly drained.
He accepted the Mysterious Heaven Skill manual with trembling hands.
Meanwhile, Spirit Hall's elders surrounded him, urging him to copy Hundred Solutions as fast as possible.
Thus—
Under Lin Feng's witness,
the two strongest powers of the Douluo Continent formally established a "strategic cooperation"
centered on Tang Sect secret arts.
Just then—
A sorrowful, trembling voice tore apart the temporary harmony.
"Um… Senior."
"Junior… junior has finished preparing for my lottery."
Everyone turned.
And saw…
Dai Tianfeng, Emperor of the Star Luo Empire—
Standing before the counter with a face full of misery.
The reason was simple:
He had spent money.
He had lost dignity.
He had suffered chaos.
And—
He hadn't even eaten a single bite.
If there was a "most unfortunate man of the day" award, it was unquestionably his.
Lin Feng looked away from Spirit Hall and sighed inwardly at the Emperor's pitiful expression.
He nodded lightly.
"Mm."
Then he asked the system:
"System, what should I give him?"
The system happily chimed:
[Ding! Detected that customer Dai Tianfeng desires a breakthrough in strength.]
[Ding! Based on the current story progression, recommended reward:
Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record · Secret Technique Chapter (Incomplete).]
[Includes: Purple Demon Eye, Ghost Shadow Perplexing Track, Controlling Crane Catching Dragon.]
Lin Feng: "…"
He almost burst out laughing.
Good heavens.
System—
Are you robbing Tang San blind today or what?!
You're stripping his inheritance down to the bones!
And giving it to Dai Tianfeng, of all people?!
He suppressed the urge to laugh, cleared his throat, and looked at the desperate Emperor.
"Your reward is…"
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