Chapter 134: Ning Fengzhi's Promise
Seeing Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong pushing back on each other, Yang Xiong directly opened the fourth jade box.
Inside the jade box was a huge tulip, emitting a captivating fragrance, with its surface as colorful as a rainbow.
Ning Fengzhi was immediately stunned. "How is this possible? Xiao Xiong, you actually found the Qi Luo Yujinxiang Immortal Herb? There shouldn't be such a treasure in the world. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has searched for generations."
Yang Xiong was slightly confused. "Sect Master, do you recognize the Qi Luo Yujinxiang Immortal Herb?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly. "I don't recognize the Qi Luo Yujinxiang Immortal Herb. I only read about it in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's ancient books. The first Sect Master of our sect had the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower as his martial soul, and his martial soul evolved because he consumed the Qi Luo Yujinxiang Immortal Herb."
Yang Xiong then nodded. "I saw the Broken One Clan's heritage records. The Qi Luo Yujinxiang Immortal Herb is born from the essence of heaven and earth, gathering the spiritual energy of the sun and moon. It's known as the king of immortal herbs. It can identify the characteristics of all heavenly and earthly spirits and command them. It complements the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tower, and it might even allow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tower to undergo a transformation. This is for Rongrong."
Ning Fengzhi stared at the four immortal herbs in front of him, knowing that each one was worth a fortune. This clearly showed how much Yang Xiong valued the sect.
After thinking for a while, Ning Fengzhi spoke: "Xiao Xiong, I understand the value of these herbs you brought. From now on, you will be the greatest benefactor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Whatever you want to do, I will fully support you, even if it costs me my life."
Yang Xiong quickly replied, "Sect Master, you overestimate me. I am a member of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the sect's strength is my greatest support."
Ning Fengzhi sighed, "Perhaps I've been thinking too much. Whatever you do in the future, I won't stop you. I will support you wholeheartedly. This promise is valid at all times."
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After some discussion, Yang Xiong taught the four how to consume the immortal herbs before leaving on his own.
The decision to provide the immortal herbs was something Yang Xiong had considered for a long time. Whether it was for establishing his own sect or pursuing other goals, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was an insurmountable obstacle, especially with the Soul Hunting operation coming in five years. He needed to prepare in advance.
After providing the immortal herbs, the top strength of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect should greatly improve, and at that point, his family's safety would be guaranteed.
Emotionally and in other ways, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was his best home for now and his biggest support.
If he were just an ordinary person, how could he think of establishing the Body Sect? Yang Wudi and the others wouldn't give him any face either.
After leaving Ning Fengzhi, Yang Xiong first found Zhao Wujie. Zhao Wujie was someone he had convinced to come from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Although Yang Xiong had made some promises, it was also because Zhao Wujie trusted him greatly.
Zhao Wujie was puzzled. "Xiao Xiong, why did you take so long on your trip? Didn't you invite me to be your personal coach? I've been itching to do something recently."
Yang Xiong asked in confusion, "Teacher Zhao, aren't Oscar and the others enough for you to train? And didn't my parents also want you to train their combat abilities?"
Zhao Wujie snorted. "Oscar and the others are too weak, both in body and combat ability. There's no fun in training them. I'm sure all three of them are weaker than you."
"As for your parents, though their soul power is higher than theirs, it's clear they don't have much battle experience. They've probably lacked training over the years."
"Especially your older brother. With level 35 soul power, his combat ability is terrible. He's far behind the Shrek kids from back then."
Yang Xiong broke into a cold sweat when he heard this. His older brother had probably been focused on meditation and hadn't paid attention to physical training, which was why Zhao Wujie had looked down on him.
After a long pause, Yang Xiong spoke, "Teacher Zhao, I will quickly come up with a training plan for my older brother. When the time comes, I'll need your help in supervising."
Yang Xiong didn't hesitate. He took out a jade box containing a very special plant. The plant was entirely golden, with a golden fruit at the tip, looking very extraordinary.
Zhao Wujie was puzzled. "What is this? What does it do?"
Yang Xiong answered, "Teacher Zhao, before you came to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I promised you that you would break through to Title Douluo in ten years. This herb is the Vajra Arhat Fruit. It is said that consuming this fruit can strengthen the body and grant the power of the Vajra Arhat, which is a perfect match for your martial soul, the Great Strength Vajra Bear."
Zhao Wujie hesitated after seeing the Vajra Arhat Fruit, eventually speaking reluctantly, "You little monster, is this really that good?"
Yang Xiong nodded, "I can confirm the effect of this herb, but try not to tell others. It could attract unwanted attention."
Zhao Wujie nodded, "I'm not the kind of person who talks recklessly. If I really break through to Title Douluo, I will always support you, no matter what, even if it costs me my old life."
Yang Xiong smiled, "Thank you, Teacher Zhao. I hope you break through soon."
Next, Yang Xiong found Oscar. Among everyone, he valued Oscar the most, as Oscar was the one who could truly impact the world's future.
Oscar was overjoyed to see Yang Xiong. "Brother Xiong, you finally came back. I've missed you so much. You don't know how miserable my life has been recently. I've been getting beaten up by Teacher Zhao every day."
Yang Xiong chuckled. "Oscar, how have you been at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? Is there anything you don't like?"
Oscar didn't hesitate. "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is great, especially being able to stay with Qin Shuang every day. But Teacher Zhao's training is really strict. We three have been taught a lesson lately."
"By the way, Brother Xiong, didn't you say I should go out and train? I was planning to go with Qin Shuang."
Yang Xiong shook his head. "You fool, Qin Shuang is a top talent nurtured by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If you take her away, I'm afraid Sect Master Ning will want to beat you up."
Oscar quickly replied, "I didn't steal Qin Shuang! This is the result of my hard work. Qin Shuang agreed to be with me because she saw how hard I was working."
Yang Xiong didn't press the issue. He took out a jade box containing a pure white, crystalline orchid.
"Oscar, this is the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, a top-tier orchid. Its medicinal effect is gentle and rich, capable of strengthening the body and clearing impurities. It's very compatible with your martial soul."
Oscar was overjoyed and immediately grabbed Yang Xiong's hand, "Brother Xiong, you're too good to me. I don't know how to repay you."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but laugh and scold, "Stay away from me, I'm worried that Qin Shuang might misunderstand. We're all good brothers. Since you came out of Shrek with me, I'll make sure you have a good future. After consuming this herb, your talent will truly be unparalleled, and you might even reach an unprecedented level in the food system."
Oscar quickly replied, "Brother Xiong, don't worry. No matter what, I'll always be by your side. If you want me to go east, I won't go west. Even if it's into a dragon's lair or a tiger's den, I'll go with you."
Yang Xiong smiled. "There's no need to say all that between brothers. I hope we'll always be good brothers and walk together to the peak of soul masters."
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Just before Yang Xiong left Oscar's room, he handed him another jade box. "Oscar, this contains Bodhi Transformation Fluid. It's very compatible with Qin Shuang's martial soul. It should greatly enhance her attack power and physical strength. The opportunity is yours; you have to seize it."
Oscar was thrilled. "Brother Xiong, you really understand me. I'll go give this to Qin Shuang."
Yang Xiong couldn't help but shake his head. This guy was sharp-witted and had unparalleled talent, but unfortunately, he was a love-struck fool. Whether now or in the original story, he couldn't escape the clutches of love.
After everything around him was settled, Yang Xiong finally returned home.
This time, he gave out so many immortal herbs, either to win over others, prepare for his own development, or to cultivate his own power. But most importantly, it was for his family and his brothers.
For now, Yang Xiong was content with the current environment and wanted to maintain it. The prerequisite for everything was the strength to protect his family and the sect. Otherwise, everything would be at risk.
The next step was the most crucial—his family.
Yang Xiong had always felt a bit guilty toward his family. He had been cared for by his parents and older brother since childhood, but he hadn't really thought about what to do for them.
Back home, his older brother, Yang Wei, looked rather miserable, probably having been beaten up a lot by Zhao Wujie recently.
When Yang Wei saw Yang Xiong, he was overjoyed. "Xiao Xiong, you're finally back! You went out to hunt soul beasts, right? Why did it take so long?"
"I've been suffering lately. Teacher Zhao is inhumane. It's much worse than back at Purple Star Academy, and it seems like Teacher Zhao is particularly targeting me. I get beaten the most."
Yang Xiong laughed. "Big Brother, you lacked systematic physical training, and your physical strength is way behind the Shrek kids."
"Don't forget, I'm already level 45, and you're still only level 35. Looks like I need to come up with a specific training plan for you. It might help you."
Yang Wei looked horrified. He knew better than anyone how intense Yang Xiong's training was.
"Xiao Xiong, I think my strength is okay for now. There's no need for special training. You should focus on your own cultivation."
Yang Xiong felt speechless. His older brother was already 20 years old with level 35 soul power. He barely had the strength of a substitute at an advanced Soul Master academy. If he worked hard, reaching level 40 before 25 wouldn't be a problem. That would give him the strength of a main force in the Soul Master Competition.
But for the future crisis of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, that was just too weak.
As his older brother, Yang Xiong had to be a bit biased. Otherwise, it would neglect the bond between siblings.
(END CHAPTER)
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