Chapter 133: The Alliance of Defense and Offense
After staying in the Broken One Clan for several days, Yang Xiong followed Lin Gong and left first, as there were some matters that needed to be handled at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Of course, before leaving, Yang Xiong made sure to sign a cooperation agreement between the three single-attribute families and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which included aspects such as mutual alliance, defense and offense cooperation, and the division of benefits.
The cooperation with the three single-attribute families varied. The Broken One Clan would engage in medicinal trade with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect agreeing to buy at a 20% higher price than the current market rate.
The Imperial One Clan, known for its expertise in construction, would be involved in large-scale construction projects. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, with its widespread business across the Heaven Dou Empire, had many things to build. A mere few hundred people could easily be settled, and the prices for their services would also be higher.
The Speed One Clan was a bit more complicated. They signed an agreement with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to establish an information and reconnaissance network. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would pay a certain amount of cash to employ the Speed One Clan, allowing them to establish a rapid-response information network within a radius of several hundred miles around the sect. This arrangement was far better than their independent development, as it guaranteed a relatively stable income.
As for the establishment of the Body Sect, only Yang Xiong and the clan leaders knew about it, and it would not be leaked easily. On the surface, Yang Xiong appeared to be the intermediary between the three single-attribute families and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Regarding the issues with Bai He and Niu Gao's improvements and the future disciple training for the Body Sect, Yang Xiong was still in a dilemma. There were some things he didn't want outsiders to know. The Body Sect was not yet at that stage, and he would think about it after returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
After a long journey, Yang Xiong and Lin Gong took more than ten days to return from the Star Luo Empire to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. On the way, Lin Gong was leisurely, while Yang Xiong was carrying a heavy load, running desperately, which also served as a form of physical training.
Yang Xiong seriously suspected that Lin Gong was deliberately trying to make things difficult for him. The distance between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Star Luo Empire was several thousand kilometers, and Lin Gong claimed it was special training for Yang Xiong. For Lin Gong, this was an easy task, but for Yang Xiong, he was carrying hundreds of kilograms of weight.
After returning to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Yang Xiong immediately found Ning Fengzhi and handed over the cooperation agreement between the three single-attribute families and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Both Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo were surprised by the agreement, and even Ning Rongrong was shocked.
They knew very well the value of this agreement. For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they only had about 5,000 Soul Masters, and their internal structure was complicated, with many auxiliary-type Soul Masters, including food-type Soul Masters, and some with relatively weak martial souls.
The three single-attribute families, on the other hand, collectively had over a thousand Soul Masters. Their strength was nearly one-fifth of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and with three top-tier Soul Douluos, their combined strength was already close to matching half of the Lower Four Sects.
For the current Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it was difficult to improve their strength in the short term. However, the sudden alliance with the three single-attribute families was a great surprise. As for the money issue, it was not a problem for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Fengzhi remained calm. "Xiao Xiong, aside from this alliance, did you promise the three single-attribute families anything else? I think even if I personally step in and offer them better conditions, it would still be hard to convince them to move from the Star Luo Empire to the Heaven Dou Empire."
"I've tried to attract many Soul Master families over the years, even the single-attribute four families, offering better terms than this, but unfortunately, I didn't achieve much."
Yang Xiong thought carefully before answering. "Sect Master, the three single-attribute families have their own needs and weaknesses. The Speed One Clan lacks offensive power, so I traded with them using the Spiral Pill."
"The Imperial One Clan is good at defense but has its shortcomings. They've never produced a true Title Douluo, so I plan to ask Teacher Bone Douluo to guide them. I'll also ask Teacher Sword Douluo to guide the Speed One Clan."
"As for the Broken One Clan, they are experts in alchemy, but they are very obsessed with medicinal plants. I happened to acquire two rare herbs, so the Broken One Clan is willing to come to the Heaven Dou Empire with us. They are good at offense, so I'll also ask Teacher Sword Douluo to guide them."
Sword Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo exchanged glances. They were both high-ranking figures in the sect, and now they had to engage in such tasks.
Sword Douluo spoke solemnly, "The Broken One Clan's Broken Soul Gun is a top-tier weapon martial soul. Yang Wudi's attack power among the Soul Douluos is unparalleled. I also want to spar with him; it might be beneficial for me."
Bone Douluo snorted coldly, "I've heard that the Imperial One Clan's Heavy Armored Giant Rhino and the Elephant Armor Sect's Diamond Mammoth are known as the strongest defensive martial souls in the world. I'd like to see for myself, to see if my Bone Dragon martial soul is even more powerful."
Yang Xiong: ...
Clearly, Ning Fengzhi understood the significance of this alliance and knew Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He's personalities. "Xiao Xiong, how do you think we should cooperate with the three single-attribute families? What should we do to arrange things with them?"
Yang Xiong quickly responded, "Sect Master, I've already thought this through and discussed it with them. Thirty kilometers east of Seven Treasure City, there's a mountain called Misty Mountain. I plan to settle the three families there. They will handle the construction themselves."
"The distance between the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the three families is just right. For Soul Masters, it takes only half an hour to travel back and forth. This makes the cooperation easier."
"Also, we'll only announce the business cooperation to the outside world and won't reveal the alliance. When problems arise, this might give us a strategic advantage."
Ning Fengzhi thought for a long time before speaking. "Xiao Xiong, you've thought this through. Let's do as you said. I'll arrange for people to organize Misty Mountain, and we'll discuss the details of the cooperation later."
"By the way, did you hear anything from the Star Luo Empire? Such a large-scale migration of Soul Masters might attract the attention of both the Spirit Hall and the Star Luo Empire."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "I've already spoken to Davis, the Crown Prince of the Star Luo Empire. They won't interfere. In about half a month, the three single-attribute families should be fully relocated."
Ning Fengzhi seemed a bit puzzled but didn't dwell on the matter. "Xiao Xiong, thank you for your hard work in the Star Luo Empire. You've made a huge contribution to our sect. If you have any requests, feel free to ask."
With that, Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, and a lead box appeared in his hand. The box glowed with a red light, revealing a Soul Bone inside.
Ning Fengzhi said, "Xiao Xiong, this is a 30,000-year-old Earth Magic Bear right arm Soul Bone. It's a top-tier power-type Soul Bone, not inferior to the three Soul Bones of the Spirit Hall. It's a perfect fit for your focus on power. I was planning to give it to you later, but since you've made such a great contribution, I'm giving it to you now."
"Of course, with your talent and strength, you won't lack Soul Bones in the future. But you must remember, try not to absorb Soul Bones under 30,000 years old, no matter how suitable they may seem."
Before Yang Xiong could refuse, Ning Fengzhi used his soul power to send the lead box to Yang Xiong's hands. It was clear that he had prepared this in advance.
Yang Xiong thought for a moment before replying, "Sect Master, when I went to the Star Dou Forest, I gained quite a bit, especially after communicating with Clan Leader Yang Wudi. I might be able to significantly boost our sect's strength."
Ning Fengzhi looked puzzled. "How is that possible? I understand the sect's current situation. Over the years, even though using Whale Glue has improved the core disciples' strength, the overall strength has only increased by about 10%. The sect has hit a bottleneck and cannot improve further in the short term."
Yang Xiong didn't hesitate. He took out four jade boxes he had prepared earlier. Even the experienced onlookers could tell that these jade boxes contained extraordinary items.
Yang Xiong opened the first jade box, revealing a very peculiar herb. It had only three leaves, but the entire plant exuded a refreshing aura.
"This is the Heart-Clearing Three-Leaf Herb. It can improve one's understanding of martial souls. Teacher Sword Douluo, your martial soul is the Seven Killing Sword. Perhaps this herb can enhance your understanding of the Seven Killing Sword, allowing your swordsmanship to reach a higher level."
Sword Douluo, who had seemed rather indifferent before, was now startled. The Seven Killing Sword was one of the most powerful martial souls in history, but he had been stuck at level 96 for years, unable to make progress. Perhaps it was due to a lack of understanding of his martial soul, and the Heart-Clearing Three-Leaf Herb might really help him.
Next, Yang Xiong opened the second jade box, revealing a yellowish sweet potato with a faint dragon aura.
"This is the Earth Dragon Gold Tuber, a treasure of the earth attribute with dragon qualities. Legend says it has the effect of causing the earth dragon to rise. Teacher Bone Douluo, your martial soul is the Ancient Dragon, which has both dragon and earth attributes. If you consume the Earth Dragon Gold Tuber, it might help you reach the next level."
Bone Douluo was also surprised. Due to his innate limitations, he had been stuck at the same level for years, and now encountering such a treasure made him feel that his Bone Dragon martial soul might become even more powerful. This was an ideal match for him.
Yang Xiong didn't stop there. He opened another jade box, revealing a purple ginseng over a foot long, radiating a magnificent purple light.
"This is the Purple Essence Dragon King Ginseng. It contains the essence of heaven and earth. Sect Master, if you consume it, it might help you overcome your limitations and break through the boundaries of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
Ning Fengzhi, who had been extremely happy with the first two herbs, was now even more excited. If Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo's strength increased significantly after consuming the herbs, it would be a huge boon for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If both of them broke through, not only would their strength improve greatly, but their lifespans would also increase, allowing the sect to continue its glory.
But now there was an herb that could help him break through his own limits—this meant the breakthrough he had been pursuing for his entire life could be within reach.
Ning Fengzhi became a little excited. "Xiao Xiong, is this Purple Essence Dragon King Ginseng really effective? Can it really help me break through my limits?"
Yang Xiong's expression grew serious. "I've communicated with Yang Wudi about medicinal herbs recently. You should know that the Broken One Clan has their own inheritance in herbology. Their information should be reliable."
Ning Fengzhi looked conflicted before finally saying, "This herb is extremely rare. I think Rongrong should take it. With her talent and age, she might be able to raise the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tower to a higher level."
Ning Rongrong immediately spoke up, "Daddy, stop saying that. I will work hard to improve myself. You should take this herb yourself. I hope Daddy will protect me more."
Ning Rongrong then shot Yang Xiong a glare. "Daddy should know that I'm with Xiao Xiong now. Whatever Xiao Xiong has is mine. I don't believe he won't help me."
Ning Fengzhi sighed in helplessness, and Yang Xiong felt speechless. Couldn't this father-daughter pair at least let him finish speaking before deciding?
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