"Oh? This is..."
Ning Fengzhi examined the Immortal Herb Kai had taken out.
"This Immortal Herb is called the Beautiful Silk Tulip. I believe Uncle Ning will be very interested in its effects," Kai said with a smile.
"It's just a plant, what effect could it have?"
Sword Douluo, standing behind Ning Fengzhi, asked.
"This Immortal Herb, I picked from Senior Dugu's reclusive abode. That place was naturally formed and is a rare treasure. And this Beautiful Silk Tulip, after consumption, can evolve your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul into the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"What?!"
Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong's expressions changed instantly. They both stood up, looking incredulously at the Beautiful Silk Tulip in Kai's hand.
Dugu Bo, meanwhile, looked completely bewildered.
His own Immortal Herb by his doorstep had such an effect?
He felt like he had lost out by giving it to Kai!
"The legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? Kai, is this true?" Although Ning Fengzhi tried his best to maintain a calm tone, anyone could see how shocked he was at that moment.
The only flaw of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was that it could never Breakthrough to Soul Douluo in one's lifetime.
But the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was different; it could become a Titled Douluo. If there were a Titled Douluo with a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, he would definitely be considered the number one support system Titled Douluo on the Douluo Continent.
"Uncle Ning, you are a clever man, so I naturally wouldn't make such a joke."
Kai smiled.
It was Sword Douluo who spoke up to remind him, "Kai, if what you say is true, that this Beautiful Silk Tulip can evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, then I suppose you came to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with something to discuss."
"Indeed."
Kai nodded, "Since that's the case, I won't waste any more words. Uncle Ning, Senior Sword Douluo, I've come this time in a private capacity to invite you to join Spirit Hall."
"Join Spirit Hall?"
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo looked solemn.
"The Upper Three Sects have always been united, but we've never intended to join any particular force. Moreover, Spirit Hall is powerful, so why would it need the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to join?"
Ning Fengzhi retorted.
He and Sword Douluo exchanged glances, their expressions quite complex.
There truly was no free lunch in this world.
"Uncle Ning, what do you think of the current situation on the continent?" Kai asked.
"The continent now appears calm, but it's actually the calm before a storm." Ning Fengzhi shook his head, "Kai, you just said 'in a private capacity,' what did you mean by that?"
"Haha, it's just my personal intention. When I say 'join,' I only need a stance from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The continental situation is about to become turbulent, and I have a wish: to clear all obstacles and unite the continent."
"If turmoil rises again, I don't think any force on the continent can remain aloof."
Watching Kai say such words so calmly, Ning Fengzhi was greatly shocked.
A young man who was only twelve years old.
He actually wanted to unite the Douluo Continent. One had to know what kind of price that would entail.
"Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would join, it wouldn't have to obey Spirit Hall's orders and could remain independent. This is the greatest sincerity I can offer."
Kai smiled slightly, "I've mastered the special soil environment at Senior Dugu's place. I can cultivate one Beautiful Silk Tulip like this every week."
"By then, I think Uncle Ning can change his signboard to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School, how about it?"
Ning Rongrong listened to their conversation, silent.
She was the same age as Kai, but she was still throwing Little Princess tantrums, while Kai was already thinking about uniting the continent.
Moreover, he had even produced a supreme treasure like the Beautiful Silk Tulip.
"Is he... trying to change the future? It seems if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect doesn't join Spirit Hall, then in the future war, Grandpa Sword and Bone Grandpa will sacrifice themselves..."
"But... what can I do? Even if we join Spirit Hall, can Kai guarantee the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's safety?"
Ning Rongrong hesitated.
Ning Fengzhi remained silent for a moment before speaking, "Kai, although my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect does not participate in continental affairs, if war truly breaks out on the continent again, then as you said, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect indeed cannot remain aloof."
"But, if you want to unite the continent, with Spirit Hall's past conduct, would it still..."
Kai sighed.
"Spirit Hall's previous conduct indeed brought many negative evaluations, which is why this time I'm acting in a private capacity. And now, even my teacher, I can persuade and get her agreement."
"Even if Uncle Ning doesn't trust Spirit Hall, he should trust me, after all, Rongrong and I practically grew up together."
Ning Fengzhi was startled, looked at Ning Rongrong, and smiled somewhat helplessly.
He had forgotten that these two children had a good relationship. Perhaps Ning Rongrong was an important link in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's good relations with Kai.
"I will provide the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect with Beautiful Silk Tulips, one per week. How to distribute them, and to whom, is naturally up to you."
Kai stood up and then said, "Uncle Ning, this time I didn't come to request anything, merely for a transaction."
"I don't like to waste words. Given the future situation, no force can remain uninvolved. Before that, you should think of countermeasures, haha."
Kai laughed heartily.
At this moment, Sword Douluo suddenly spoke, "Kai, you said that even Bibi Dong has to listen to you. I want to see the confidence behind your words."
"My confidence lies in my ability. With my current strength as a Soul Ancestor, I can shatter the Martial Soul True Body of a Martial Soul Saint-level expert. Is such an ability not enough?"
Kai smiled.
"How is that possible..." Sword Douluo frowned slightly. How could a Soul Ancestor achieve such a feat?
"Haha, if that's the case, Senior Sword Douluo, why don't we have a spar? If my ability can secure cooperation between both sides this time, it would be worth it."
Kai said with a smile.
"Haha, you're quite to my liking. In that case, I'll have a go with you!"
Sword Douluo laughed heartily...
"Rongrong, what do you think of Kai's idea...?" Ning Fengzhi asked.
"Father, with Kai's ability, perhaps Spirit Hall will truly change in the future. I believe it won't be long before even Titled Douluo are no match for Kai." Ning Rongrong didn't want to directly answer Ning Fengzhi.
She couldn't very well say that if they went against Spirit Hall, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo would both die.
"Beautiful Silk Tulip... If this truly is the opportunity for my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to flourish again, then this transaction might not be out of the question. But before that, I still want to see what capabilities Kai possesses to want to unite the continent."