When he heard Ning Fengzhi's conditions, Oscar stayed silent for a long time and did not reply right away.
Ning Fengzhi seemed to be holding his breath, just staring quietly at Oscar.
Finally, just when Ning Fengzhi was about to run out of breath, Oscar smiled faintly and slowly said, "Uncle Ning, from now on, the Sword Sect will always be an ally of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi felt as if a great burden had been lifted. After exhaling deeply, a warm smile appeared on his face. "Give me three days, and I will have everything prepared."
Oscar thought for a moment, then said, "Uncle Ning, a liquidity of one hundred million gold soul coins is too large. If possible, I would like fifty million of them to be converted into resources of equal value."
When Oscar finished, Ning Fengzhi broke into a broad smile. "That is exactly what I was going to suggest."
The two immediately reached an agreement without further words. A single gold soul coin was enough for a family of three to live on for at least a month, and in the original story, the Tang Sect was founded with only five million gold soul coins, and not even all of it was used.
Even considering the Sword Sect's current large scale, the hidden sect built at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well probably cost around ten million gold soul coins. Later, building a sect stronghold openly in Mori Town would still not push the expenses past twenty million. So fifty million gold soul coins was more than enough.
The remaining fifty million could be exchanged for cultivation resources, which was the most profitable choice.
Oscar did not reject Ning Fengzhi's exchange conditions. Since the other side could bring them out, it meant they were within his means.
Moreover, Oscar had no intention of simply taking these things without giving anything back. Otherwise, the so-called alliance would be laughable. Since he accepted them, he would naturally reciprocate.
For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the method to evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was priceless. This was something that Ning Fengzhi and even his ancestors had pursued their entire lives.
What should have been a large and complex transaction was settled between the two men over a meal.
Throughout the process, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo stayed silent, but they were also weighing the pros and cons, and eventually realized this was indeed the most appropriate balance.
Oscar wasted no words and said directly, "My grandfather happened to obtain a treasure that can evolve gem-type martial souls. But this thing is extremely rare. We can only evolve one Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into a Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. The person Uncle Ning must consider now is who should be chosen."
Oscar did not make the decision for Ning Fengzhi. After all, the Qiluo Tulip was meant for exchange, not a free gift. So Oscar had no right to interfere with the choice.
Hearing Oscar's words, Ning Fengzhi furrowed his brow. Only one person could…
Oscar noticed Ning Fengzhi's hesitation. He had no right to decide, but he could offer a suggestion.
Oscar slowly said, "Although the Qiluo Tulip is an immortal herb and can evolve a gem-type martial soul, only if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda soul master has sufficient innate talent can it fully evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"Otherwise, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda might only reach the level of the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi fell silent for a long while. Then he glanced at Ning Rongrong beside him, as if relieved.
If Oscar had not explained, Ning Fengzhi had actually intended to use it himself.
At fifty years old, he had already reached the peak of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. If the Qiluo Tulip could guarantee evolution to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, then he himself might be able to reach the rank of Title Douluo in a short time.
After all, he had been born with level eight innate soul power, his talent was not bad, and he was already at level seventy-nine. One more step would make him an eight-ring Soul Douluo, and with the vast resources of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, he might break through level ninety to become a Title Douluo.
Furthermore, martial souls could be inherited. Even if he himself did not reach Title Douluo, he could still father more children. As long as one of them inherited the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the inheritance would not be cut off.
But after hearing Oscar's words, that idea faded. His talent was good, but Ning Rongrong's was better. She was the most gifted Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda soul master in a hundred years. She might even reach the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda on her own.
If Ning Rongrong used the Qiluo Tulip, her martial soul would certainly evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. And as long as she had children in the future who inherited her martial soul, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's legacy would never be broken.
Over time, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect could be renamed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Since the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was already the top auxiliary martial soul, one could only imagine the brilliance that the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda would bring.
"Rongrong, the future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will be in your hands." Ning Fengzhi looked gently at his daughter. "I know it is still too early for you, but if your martial soul can evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, our sect will rise to even greater heights."
Oscar smiled as he watched. With a flash of light from his soul tool, a small jade box appeared in his hand. He placed it before Ning Rongrong.
Oscar explained, "This is the Qiluo Gold Pill refined from the Qiluo Tulip. In addition to the immortal herb, several ten-thousand-year-old spirit herbs were also added. Regardless of its effect on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, its value alone exceeds ten million gold soul coins."
"After Rongrong takes it, her martial soul will evolve, and her soul power will also improve significantly. Uncle Ning, this is no loss for you."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi did not doubt him. There was no reason to. Unless Oscar were a fool, he would never bring out a fake in such a matter.
Ning Fengzhi turned to Ning Rongrong. "Rongrong, go take it in the secret chamber. I also want to witness the glory of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Ning Rongrong nervously picked up the jade box before her, unsure of what to do.
In just a few words between her father and Oscar, her martial soul could evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?
Ning Fengzhi turned to Chen Xin. "Uncle Jian, take Rongrong to the secret chamber."
Chen Xin nodded. He said to Ning Rongrong, "Rongrong, Grandpa Jian will guard you while you absorb this pill. I too want to see the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Soon, Ning Rongrong was led away by Chen Xin, leaving only Oscar, Ning Fengzhi, and Gu Rong in the hall.
Oscar now turned to Gu Rong and slowly asked, "Senior, I heard that you have a deep mastery of spatial power?"
Gu Rong was startled by the sudden question, then chuckled. "Just a few tricks. People in the soul master world exaggerate too much."
Oscar did not mind his modesty. This elder was famed as the most mysterious Title Douluo, which spoke for itself.
Oscar said to Ning Fengzhi, "Uncle Ning, since the Sword Sect and your sect are now allies, allow me to offer another gift as a token."
With a flash from his soul tool, a wooden brocade box appeared in Oscar's hand. When he opened it, five pitch-black tiger whips lay quietly inside, radiating strong soul power. They were clearly taken from ten-thousand-year soul beasts.
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong both raised their brows. Tiger whips? What kind of token was this? Even if they were from ten-thousand-year soul beasts, though rare, still…
At the moment they frowned, Oscar explained, "This is my fifth soul skill. It can raise Senior Bone Douluo's spatial power to the level of the ultimate attribute for one hour."
Boom!
That one sentence was like thunder. Even for Ning Fengzhi, it was shocking beyond belief.
For Bone Douluo, it was no different from when Ning Fengzhi first heard Oscar say he could evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
For a level ninety-five Super Douluo, nothing was more important than improving his strength.
Understanding spatial power deeply, how could he not know the terrifying might of an ultimate attribute?
Even now, he had only managed to push his spatial power to an advanced level, still a step short of the top. Yet Oscar claimed these tiger whips could raise it to the ultimate level for one hour?
Seeing their stunned expressions, Oscar continued, "One hour may not sound long, but battles between soul masters change in an instant. For Title Douluo, even the smallest margin means everything. If you could wield ultimate spatial power, I am sure it would greatly strengthen you."
He paused, then smiled even more. "And who knows, Senior, if you gain enlightenment from this, you might one day reach the ultimate attribute without external aid."
Oscar's words rang in Gu Rong's ears, and a sharp gleam flashed in his eyes.
He would not doubt Oscar. There was no reason for such a deception.
Even Ning Fengzhi, an auxiliary soul master, knew how valuable this gift was. Having experienced Bone Douluo's spatial power countless times, he understood that if Gu Rong could reach the ultimate level, there might be no place in the world he could not reach.
After a long silence, Ning Fengzhi slowly said, "Oscar, this token is far too precious."
Gu Rong also sighed. "For you to offer this, you clearly know its worth. Boy, your token truly puts this old man in a difficult spot."
"After all… I have nothing of equal value to give in return."
Seeing Bone Douluo both excited and troubled, Oscar closed the brocade box. A trace of disappointment flickered in Gu Rong's eyes, but the next moment, Oscar pushed the box toward him.
Oscar smiled faintly. "I said, this is a token. It is a gift to celebrate the alliance between the Sword Sect and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Hearing this, Gu Rong's eyes lit up. He was not one for needless modesty. The five tiger whips tempted him no less than the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda tempted Ning Fengzhi.
But as an elder of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he looked to Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi was beaming with excitement as he looked at Oscar, then turned to Gu Rong. "Uncle Gu, accept it."
"Since Oscar has said so, if you refuse, would that not mean rejecting our ally?"
Then Ning Fengzhi looked back at Oscar. "Oscar, we will accept this gift. Someday I will personally visit the Sword Sect."
Oscar smiled. "Just hearing you say that, Uncle Ning, is enough."
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi felt his decision was absolutely right. He had thought the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda alone was already an invaluable gain, yet now there was an additional surprise.
He realized not only had he gained the Sword Sect as an ally, but also the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and a great boost for Gu Rong.
Even though the effect lasted only one hour, Ning Fengzhi well understood the power of ultimate attributes. These five tiger whips might become the sect's hidden trump card.
Meanwhile, in the secret chamber, Ning Rongrong sat cross-legged. She held the jade-like pill from the box in her hands, then swallowed it under Chen Xin's watchful gaze.
She summoned her seven-colored pagoda. Two yellow and one purple soul rings glowed on her body. As the pill dissolved, an immense power exploded within her, yet it was gentle and not violent.
Closing her eyes tightly, she focused all her energy on refining the medicinal power.
Chen Xin watched intently. Before long, the seven-colored pagoda in her hands grew larger, enveloping her completely. A strange energy flowed from her body into the enlarged pagoda.
Before his eyes, the seven-colored pagoda began to manifest an eighth layer. Time passed, and soon the pagoda had eight levels, but the transformation continued.
Chen Xin's face flushed with excitement. At his level, few things could stir him so, but Ning Rongrong's evolution showed him the glorious future of the sect.
After an unknown length of time, the seven-colored pagoda transformed into a nine-colored pagoda, the legendary Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
It shone brightly, and Ning Rongrong herself now carried an indescribable aura.
And still it was not over. After the nine-colored pagoda fully formed, her soul power began to rise rapidly.
Level thirty-two, thirty-three… until it stabilized at level thirty-seven. Only then did her changes come to an end, awaiting final stabilization.
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