Chapter 39: Invitation from Qian Renxue
The results of the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony were pleasing, and Ning Fengzhi couldn't stop smiling. Especially with the child named Long Nianbing, he believed that with proper cultivation, there might be a chance for him to reach the threshold of a Title Douluo. Of course, Ye Yinzhushi was also promising.
The way they looked at Ning Bei became even more enthusiastic—he was practically a walking cheat code.
Thinking about the glorious future of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect decades from now, with dozens of Title Douluos and powerful soul beasts guarding the sect, even if the Pope of the Spirit Hall came, they would have to bow and address Ning Fengzhi as Sect Master Ning.
This future was too beautiful to imagine, and just thinking about it made Ning Fengzhi's legs go weak.
The looks in their eyes made Ning Bei feel uncomfortable, so he quickly bid them farewell.
"Father, Grandpa Sword, Grandpa Bone, I need to go familiarize myself with the soul bone skills. I won't stay long."
After saying that, he hurriedly left the conference hall.
The three of them exchanged awkward glances as they watched him leave.
On the other side, in the Tiandou Empire, at the Crown Prince's residence, Qian Renxue, disguised as Xue Qinghe, was flipping through some classical works, occasionally nodding as she read.
A dark shadow suddenly appeared beside her.
"Young Master, the spy from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has brought news."
"Oh? What news?"
Qian Renxue put down the book in her hand. The news from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect piqued her interest.
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony was divided into two batches. One batch was normal, but the other batch…"
"What happened to the other batch?"
"In the other batch, there were no individuals with innate soul power below level 5, but the authenticity of the news still needs to be verified."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue suddenly stood up.
"Is this true?"
Her shock was understandable. If there was one place with the most low-level soul masters, it was the Spirit Hall.
Although Qian Renxue was currently undercover in the Tiandou Empire, in her heart, the Spirit Hall belonged to the Qian family. Now that she heard that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had a method to enhance the soul master's innate soul power, how could she not be interested?
If she became the one in charge of the Spirit Hall in the future, this would be an important step in gaining people's loyalty.
The soul masters with innate soul power above level 5 would grow up to become her most loyal supporters.
After thinking for a moment, Qian Renxue calmed down and ordered her subordinates to send an invitation to Ning Bei, inviting him to dinner.
That's right, Qian Renxue planned to approach Ning Bei first. Ning Fengzhi was too shrewd, and even she couldn't outsmart him.
Her subordinates took the invitation and headed straight for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
When Ning Fengzhi saw the invitation in Ning Bei's hands, his eyes turned cold. He had already guessed the Crown Prince's intention. Otherwise, what was the likelihood that the invitation would arrive just after the sect had completed the Martial Soul Awakening Ceremony?
"Bei'er, what do you think?"
Due to Ning Bei's importance to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and because he had never suffered losses in big matters, Ning Fengzhi had unconsciously gotten used to involving him in decisions. Even he didn't realize this.
Ning Bei also secretly speculated on Qian Renxue's intentions. While Ning Fengzhi didn't know her true identity, Ning Bei did, and he suspected she was trying to learn the secrets of the Martial Soul Awakening.
"It's fine, father. I won't reveal any critical information. I'm just a little kid, and I do have some advantages in this regard. If something happens, I'll just play dumb."
"I'll just say I'm not involved in the sect's affairs. She can't do anything to me."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but chuckle.
Ning Bei's handling of matters was so shrewd that he unconsciously overlooked his age. After all, he was only 11 years old.
"Alright, you make a good point, but still be cautious. Don't let her manipulate you with questions. Don't get too close."
Ning Bei nodded after hearing Ning Fengzhi's advice.
In the evening, Ning Bei arrived at a luxurious restaurant in Tiandou City on time, escorted to a private room.
Qian Renxue, still disguised, greeted him with a warm smile, making a positive impression.
"Brother Ning, it's been a long time. You left the academy without even informing me. Isn't that a little rude?"
"Sorry, Brother Xue, things were urgent. Father needed me for something more important, so I couldn't make it to school."
Qian Renxue looked at Ning Bei in surprise.
"Oh? What was so urgent that Brother Ning had to skip school?"
Ning Bei couldn't help but chuckle to himself. Who couldn't come up with a lie?
"Brother Xue, you know my Martial Soul summons soul beasts to fight, right?"
Qian Renxue nodded; this wasn't a secret.
"Right, Brother Ning's Martial Soul is quite unique."
"My third soul ring is from a poisonous soul beast to enhance my overall combat strength. So, I've been learning about toxins from Senior Poison Douluo to avoid hurting myself in the future."
Qian Renxue couldn't help but mentally scoff. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's alchemists were famous worldwide, and he was worried about poisoning?
But she didn't call him out directly.
"Brother Ning being guided by Senior Poison Douluo is certainly a good thing. I won't inquire any further."
Ning Bei sat down, and the two of them began eating and chatting as dinner went on.
As the dinner was nearing its end, Qian Renxue, seeing Ning Bei avoid answering direct questions, finally couldn't hold back.
"Brother Ning, I heard that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has a method to enhance children's innate soul power. Is that true?"
After drinking a glass of wine, Ning Bei's eyes flashed with a gleam. He wondered how she could be so direct, wasn't she worried about exposing the spies in the sect?
After thinking for a moment, Ning Bei looked at Qian Renxue with a hint of sarcasm.
"Brother Xue, your news is really quick. The Martial Soul Awakening was just completed this morning, and by the afternoon, you already knew about it?"
Qian Renxue furrowed her brows. If this matter hadn't been so important to her, she wouldn't have acted so urgently. The method to enhance innate soul power was something that needed to be used early because it wouldn't show immediate results—it needed time.
"The Tiandou Palace is too dangerous. Didn't the Second Prince almost get assassinated recently? I, as your elder brother, just want to train a group of trusted subordinates for safety."
Ning Bei rolled his eyes. "I'm sure it was someone else who did it, but don't you think I don't know?"
"That's not a problem," Ning Bei replied. "Since Brother Xue and my father have a master-disciple relationship, I'm sure he won't stand idly by and let you get schemed against. I'll have father send some trusted people from the sect to act as guards for you."
"As for the method of enhancing children's soul power, I don't know much about it. You should also understand that at my current age, I'm not involved in sect management. Even if you have such a method, it would take decades to cultivate your trusted subordinates, wouldn't it? By then, it would be too late."
Qian Renxue cursed in her heart, thinking, "Little fox, just like Ning Fengzhi. So tricky."
After some consideration, she realized she could only proceed cautiously. Should she force an interrogation? With her current status, it wasn't appropriate.
"By the way, what do you think of the Spirit Hall, Brother Ning?"
"What do I think? I'm just watching."
Ning Bei couldn't help but mentally mock her but responded politely.
"The Spirit Hall is a large and influential organization, and it does a lot for the welfare of common soul masters. It's a very righteous organization."
(END CHAPTER)
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