Sword Douluo furrowed his brows and followed Ning Fengzhi's gaze.
His eyes immediately locked onto the little girl sitting beside Ye Tian, who sported a pair of orange fox ears and was cushioned by two fox tails beneath her.
The confusion in his eyes gradually turned into astonishment.
Why did this aura feel so similar to the one he sensed behind the Papal Hall door this morning?
But this child before him should have awakened her Martial Soul less than a year ago. It didn't seem to match the cultivation level he had judged.
Seeing this,
a sly smile instantly appeared on Ye Tian's face.
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo's reactions were exactly what he had hoped for.
"Could it be!"
As if realizing something,
Sword Douluo's pupils contracted and trembled violently as he uttered in disbelief:
"She is the Pope's other disciple?"
"Oh? Your Excellency Chen Xin is both bold and meticulous to have guessed this."
Ye Tian was slightly surprised, then laughed heartily.
"Indeed, Sect Master Ning, Your Excellency Chen Xin, the one beside me is my junior sister, Hu Liena. She is currently a twenty-seventh-ranked Soul Grandmaster. This morning, the reason I could fly during my entrance was all thanks to the great assistance of my junior sister."
Just like that, Ye Tian straightforwardly revealed Hu Liena's cultivation level.
The response he received was naturally extraordinary!
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo's pupils instantly dilated, their faces filled with shock.
This little girl was truly the Pope's second disciple!
But how could a little girl who had awakened her Martial Soul less than three months ago possibly become a twenty-seventh-ranked Soul Grandmaster so quickly?
Sword Douluo twitched the corner of his mouth,
never expecting that Fengzhi's unrealistic speculation would actually turn out to be true.
He had truly underestimated the geniuses of the Soul Master Realm!
At the same time,
Sword Douluo's heart was also filled with curiosity.
Having awakened her Martial Soul for only three months, how exactly had this little girl before him managed to achieve this?
Could it be that her Martial Soul, like the Qian Family's inherited Six-Winged Angel, was a God-level Soul, and her maximum Innate Soul Power was also twenty?
But even so,
that would still be far too terrifying!
Ning Fengzhi's heart was even more tumultuous with shock, and he couldn't help but tighten his grip on the cane in his hand.
Amidst his astonishment, a surge of excitement welled up in his heart!
At this moment!
Ning Fengzhi was already certain!
Ye Tian absolutely possessed a method that could evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul.
But how could Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin know?
Hu Liena's cultivation level was merely an appetizer Ye Tian had served them!
It was a display of the capital he held.
A way of showing off his muscles!
Ning Fengzhi's expression was somewhat complex as he looked at the senior and junior siblings before him, praising them from the bottom of his heart: "This young lady truly possesses unparalleled talent. This morning, Sword Uncle had already speculated about the Holy Son's airborne arrival and sensed the Soul Grandmaster aura within it. However, we never expected it would actually be her."
"Haha~ So it seems my entrance wasn't flawless after all. But for Sect Master Ning to guess it was my junior sister truly surprises me."
Ye Tian chuckled lightly.
He couldn't help but sigh inwardly, Ning Fengzhi truly lived up to his reputation as an old fox, unexpectedly guessing it was Nana...
The most improbable answer of all!
"..."
Hu Liena pursed her red lips, fiddling with the corner of her clothes as she sat beside Ye Tian, appearing undoubtedly somewhat reserved.
Even though Ye Tian had counseled her, when truly facing Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, her heart was still filled with tension.
But upon seeing the expressions on Ning Fengzhi and the others' faces,
Hu Liena genuinely understood the words Ye Tian had spoken earlier—
these powerful figures also felt fear!
They feared their youth, feared their bright futures!
"Nana, pour some warm tea for our seniors," Ye Tian smiled, gently patting Hu Liena's back as he instructed.
"Yes, Senior Brother, Nana understands," Hu Liena obediently nodded.
Immediately,
without any visible movement from Hu Liena, the two fox tails behind her were each enveloped by a purple Spirit Ring.
As the two purple Spirit Rings lit up,
their dazzling brilliance made Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo stare wide-eyed.
"This... this is...!" Ning Fengzhi's eyes widened, even to the point of being rendered speechless by shock.
Such a heaven-defying Soul Ring configuration!
Even Sword Douluo couldn't help but widen his eyes,
his righteous and stern face visibly turning serious.
A Soul Grandmaster with two purple Spirit Rings—could such a thing truly exist? Ning Fengzhi, having studied Martial Souls for many years, immediately thought of twin martial souls, but then vehemently dismissed the idea!
As was widely known in the current Soul Master Realm,
only those above level thirty were qualified to absorb Spirit Rings of a thousand years or more. Even twin martial souls could not defy this ironclad rule!
Under the watchful gazes of Ning Fengzhi and the others,
the four teacups on the table suddenly drew close together and began to spin.
The teapot rose, hovering above the teacups,
and began to pour hot tea,
filling each of the spinning cups one by one.
Then, as the teapot descended,
the four teacups separated once more, landing respectively before Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and the senior brother and junior sister pair, Ye Tian and Hu Liena.
"..."
Sword Douluo and the others stiffened, finally understanding how Ye Tian had managed to soar into the air.
But Ning Fengzhi still seemed unable to believe it,
turning his head to look at Sword Douluo.
Only when he saw Sword Douluo give a slight nod of confirmation
did Ning Fengzhi dare to believe!
What appeared before his eyes was not an illusion, but a genuine, undeniable fact.
Two Thousand-Year Spirit Rings—
no wonder the other party had reached the level of a twenty-seventh-rank Soul Grandmaster at such a young age.
But Ning Fengzhi understood
that two Thousand-Year Spirit Rings alone were far from enough; the secrets here likely ran even deeper.
At this moment, Hu Liena also stood up.
The two purple Spirit Rings behind her drifted through the air along with her two fox tails.
Hu Liena bowed respectfully to Ning Fengzhi and the others.
"Greetings, Sect Master Ning and Senior Chen Xin. Please enjoy your tea, esteemed seniors."
"Ah, haha... no need for such courtesy, young lady," Ning Fengzhi's smile was somewhat strained. Watching Hu Liena sit back down and nestle close to Ye Tian, he sighed meaningfully, "This young lady's talent truly astounds me! I never expected that our trip to Spirit Hall City today would allow us to witness the astonishing brilliance of the Pope's two esteemed disciples. We can already consider this journey worthwhile."
Sword Douluo couldn't help but nod slightly beside him. These two youngsters before him had indeed broadened the horizons of even a Titled Douluo like himself.
To a degree that no one would dare believe if spoken!
Especially Hu Liena!
However, Sword Douluo then reconsidered.
The cultivation level of this Spirit Hall Saint Child before him was equally terrifying among his peers. Could his Spirit Ring configuration possibly be three purple ones?
With this thought,
Sword Douluo couldn't help but feel his heart race!
If both individuals before him possessed such abnormal Spirit Ring configurations, it would mean that Spirit Hall was already capable of mass-producing such geniuses.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was in danger!
"Sect Master Ning, you flatter me. Actually, this is nothing much," Ye Tian smiled, lifting the warm tea to his lips.
"Nothing much? Hahaha, the Holy Son is truly being excessively modest," Ning Fengzhi replied with a dry laugh upon hearing this.
His mood couldn't help but grow somewhat heavy.
Exchanging a glance with Sword Douluo, who had just regained his composure, the gravity in both their eyes was unmistakably clear—they were clearly thinking the same thing.
But the purpose of this visit was for the evolution method of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Ning Fengzhi could only set aside other matters for the time being.
"Sect Master Ning isn't wrong either. I am usually quite low-key," Ye Tian picked up Ning Fengzhi's thread of conversation.
As he lowered his head to drink tea, his eyes lifted slightly, his gaze shifting meaningfully as he said:
"The reason for making such a high-profile display was precisely to prove to Sect Master Ning that I, your junior, am not someone who speaks irresponsibly. You can feel at ease conducting a transaction with me."
"Transaction, hmm~"
Ning Fengzhi slowly exhaled, finally addressing the main topic.
After taking a sip of tea, Ning Fengzhi gradually suppressed the other stirrings in his heart.
Looking at Ye Tian with appreciation, he said:
"The Holy Son truly speaks directly and frankly."
"Of course. Since it's a transaction, I naturally came with sincerity. The strength I displayed earlier was also an expression of my sincerity," Ye Tian said with a smile.
"Ning understands," Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, naturally aware of Ye Tian's meaning.
A Soul Grandmaster of such a young age with such a terrifying Spirit Ring configuration—this was likely a top-secret even within Spirit Hall City.
That Ye Tian could so generously display it already demonstrated his sincerity.
Since the other party was being so direct,
Ning Fengzhi naturally wouldn't be conventional either, preparing to proceed directly with the transaction.
"Then, may I ask what price the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School must pay for the Holy Son to assist in successfully evolving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul?"
After these words were spoken,
To Ning Fengzhi's surprise, Ye Tian couldn't help but shake his index finger with amusement: "Haha~ It seems Sect Master Ning is even more straightforward than I, your junior. No hurry, no hurry... The transaction I mentioned isn't this one."
"What does the Holy Son mean by this?"
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly, somewhat unable to grasp Ye Tian's intentions.
Who was it that took off their pants first?
Why had he followed suit, only for Ye Tian to tell him not to rush?
Ye Tian explained with a smile: "Please forgive me, Sect Master Ning, for not expressing myself clearly. I also know the importance of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. But the transaction I wish to make with Sect Master Ning isn't a one-time deal. Rather, I want to establish a long-term, steady business relationship."
"Business relationship?"
Ning Fengzhi was completely bewildered.
Did Ye Tian have some urgently needed industry or treasure to offload?
Even if he did,
with Spirit Hall's scale, they could quickly penetrate the market—
why bother engaging with his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?
Sword Douluo quietly watched Ye Tian, feeling a surge of admiration in his heart.
To so thoroughly suppress Fengzhi at such a young age, leaving him passive at every turn—one had to admit, this brat's intellect was truly formidable!
To become the Spirit Hall Saint Child, it truly isn't just about relying on that cultivation level far surpassing his peers.
Sword Douluo felt a trace of relief in his heart.
Fortunately, it was he who accompanied Fengzhi here. If that old bone had come instead, upon seeing those two Purple Soul Rings, he probably would have already revealed a hint of killing intent.
If things went poorly,
it might have provoked the Spirit Hall's side!
"As the saying goes, the first time is unfamiliar, the second time is familiar. The main purpose of inviting Sect Master Ning here this time is primarily to make friends with Sect Master Ning... and incidentally, to let Sect Master Ning see a product I am about to flood into the Soul Master Realm. I can assure Sect Master Ning that once this product goes on sale, it will absolutely set the entire Soul Master Realm ablaze."
Looking at Ning Fengzhi's expression, Ye Tian naturally knew the concerns in his heart.
Indeed, relying on the solid efficacy of the Pills,
coupled with the Spirit Hall's influence spread across the entire continent, even in the face of those Fallen Ones who might harbor ill intentions towards the Pills, as well as other Soul Master forces, it could form an effective deterrent.
What the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could do
was to allow Ye Tian's Pills to achieve the fastest and widest promotion.
Even without the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Ye Tian could still spread the Pills throughout the world; it would just take a longer time.
But Ye Tian had other considerations in mind.
In other worlds, why are Alchemists the ones you must never offend? Once offended, you must eradicate them completely!
Isn't it precisely because of the vast network of connections an Alchemist possesses?
At this point in time, the forces wanting to join the Spirit Hall already have a somewhat ambiguous relationship with it. Most of the other forces are tough nuts, unwilling to throw themselves into the Spirit Hall's embrace.
That is to say,
if Ye Tian's Pills were developed solely under the banner of the Spirit Hall, then for those who wanted to establish friendly relations with him, the Spirit Hall's banner would instead become an obstacle.
For example,
it's like the relationship between the Four Great Subsidiary Clans and the Clear Sky School many years later.
They could join the Tang Sect founded by the Clear Sky School disciple Tang San, but would rather die than rejoin the embrace of the Clear Sky School.
Yet, their joining the Tang Sect and joining the Clear Sky School aren't that different.
As long as Tang San remains on the Pan Continent for a day,
if the Clear Sky School encounters an enemy, they, as members of the Tang Sect, would inevitably lend assistance.
And what Ye Tian thought was the same. He didn't want to create an independent force, but rather wanted to create another add-on for the Spirit Hall.
Using this add-on, similar to the Tang Sect,
to connect with those other forces unwilling to have dealings with the Spirit Hall.
When this connection is formed,
even if they don't say it, in reality, they are already ambiguously involved with the Spirit Hall.
This is one of the most important reasons why Ye Tian wanted to bring in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School backing and supporting him, even if combined with the Spirit Hall, given the conflict between the Spirit Hall and the Three Upper Sects, no one would ever suspect that this newly emerging force actually originates from the Spirit Hall!
Only a very few people, or perhaps no one at all, would suspect whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had betrayed the Three Upper Sects camp, specifically covering for the Spirit Hall.
Thus,
the newly emerging force shaped with Ye Tian at its core could logically come into contact with those hostile to the Spirit Hall and gradually make them form a path dependency on the Pills.
Ultimately,
they would look to the force created by Ye Tian as their leader.
Thus, without anyone realizing it, a massive community of shared interests had formed.
A single move could affect the entire situation.
As the leading figure, Ye Tian could now join forces with Spirit Hall, subtly accelerating the unification of this continent!
Coupled with the need to secure the God of Food Position at the very least,
it was indeed time for Ye Tian to establish some connections with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
This move
killed multiple birds with one stone—why not do it!
If unification were achieved, ten thousand years later, the Sun Moon Empire would face the Spirit Empire! Of course, this was merely a speculative thought that had crossed Ye Tian's mind.
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