"It's very simple. Just help me hunt a 130,000-year Spirit Beast."
Since Ning Fengzhi had already asked, Yu Yan naturally followed his lead and stated his purpose for coming here.
"Hunt a 130,000-year Spirit Beast?"
Never having expected this answer, Ning Fengzhi murmured to himself before looking at Yu Yan. While considering the deal, he was also wondering who this hundred-thousand-year spirit ring was for.
"Yes," Yu Yan nodded in acknowledgement and added, "I can let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve first, and then you can come with me to hunt the Spirit Beast."
These words successfully convinced Ning Fengzhi that Yu Yan truly could evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit.
After all, if Yu Yan didn't have the confidence, he wouldn't have said such a thing at all.
"Can you tell me more about that 130,000-year Spirit Beast?"
Preparing to agree to the deal, Ning Fengzhi wanted to know more about the Spirit Beast to be better prepared.
Yu Yan provided the general information about the 130,000-year Nine-Segmented Fish Dragon Beast that haunted the western waters of Vast Sea City.
Dugu Bo, who had followed along without asking about the Spirit Beast's information, felt a sense of foreboding after hearing the four terms: 130,000 years, dual ice and fire attributes, Dragon-type Spirit Beast, and ocean home field. No wonder Yu Yan had come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to ask Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, and Ning Fengzhi to act together.
"Little friend Yu Yan, please wait here for a moment. I will go and discuss this matter with Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu."
After hearing the general information about the Nine-Segmented Fish Dragon Beast, Ning Fengzhi did not agree immediately; he proposed to go back and discuss it.
"Of course."
Yu Yan couldn't force Ning Fengzhi to stay. Besides, saying he wanted to discuss it meant he intended to agree, but needed to consult with the two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone, to weigh the pros and cons.
Watching Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin leave the reception room, Yu Yan picked up the fine tea on the table and began to drink. After speaking for so long, he really was a bit thirsty.
"Yu Yan, aren't you worried they'll refuse the deal?" Seeing the calm Yu Yan, Dugu Bo wanted to play devil's advocate.
"This kind of thing simply can't be refused. Fine, when I said I could evolve the Jade Phosphor Serpent Spirit and solve the Jade Phosphor Serpent Poison in your body, did you have any thought of refusing then?"
Putting down his teacup, Yu Yan drew a parallel between the current situation and the scene when he first met Dugu Bo, throwing the question back at him.
"Indeed, it was impossible to refuse."
It was true Dugu Bo wanted to play devil's advocate, but he had no intention of being unreasonable or disregarding the facts.
Skipping over that question, Dugu Bo really wanted to know something else: "So, the Immortal Herb that evolves the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is from the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?"
"Ahem, yes, they are all Immortal Herbs from within the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well."
Hearing this question, Yu Yan almost lost his composure. After quickly steadying his emotions, he nodded in admission.
Sitting nearby, Xiao Wu caught the expression on Yu Yan's face. Rarely seeing him like this, the corners of her mouth curled up involuntarily.
"At the time, I thought I was making a huge profit. Sigh... now it seems I'm the one who lost out the most."
Hearing the definitive answer, Dugu Bo stopped halfway through his sentence, sighed deeply while holding his head, and felt more and more that he had truly lost out.
Of course, feeling like he lost out was one thing, but the thought of asking for the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well back never crossed Dugu Bo's mind.
A real man's word is his bond; what he said, he absolutely would not go back on.
Not knowing how to answer that question, Yu Yan glanced at the giggling Xiao Wu and instead spoke about Dugu Yan's rapid progress during this time, as well as the amusing story of her decisively defeating the number one Genius of Heaven Dou Royal Academy and the standout of the younger generation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Yu Tianheng.
Hearing Yu Yan say these things, the giggling Xiao Wu became even more cheerful... At the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, Sword Douluo Chen Xin took Ning Fengzhi to quickly find Bone Douluo Gu Rong and relayed all of Yu Yan's intentions to him.
"Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu, do you think I should agree to this deal?"
After finishing the explanation, Ning Fengzhi looked at the two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone, with a calm gaze, asking for their opinions.
The two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone, had joined the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School out of friendship and became its Consecrated Elders. Naturally, he had to discuss such matters with them and seek their advice.
Moreover, the main combat power against the Nine-Segmented Fish Dragon Beast would be the two Titled Douluo; he would at most stand by to provide support.
Evolving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was certainly important, but if it caused a rift with the two Titled Douluo, it would be a case of losing more than he gained.
"I think we can agree."
Sword Douluo did not hesitate, stating his thoughts with the simplest words.
"We have seen all the efforts you've made over the years to break through your shackles. If he really can evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, there's no problem in agreeing."
After thinking for a moment, Bone Douluo also expressed his thoughts.
"Thank you, Uncle Jian, Uncle Gu."
Hearing that both Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu agreed, Ning Fengzhi cupped his hands to express his gratitude.
"Fengzhi, those words are too formal. Old Man Jian and I have long considered the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School our own home. If we see the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit evolve, we will both be very happy."
Bone Douluo was still a bit unaccustomed to Ning Fengzhi expressing his thanks so solemnly.
Although Sword Douluo didn't speak, everyone who knew him understood that if he didn't object, it meant he approved.
"Yu Yan said he can only evolve one person's Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda,"
After pausing for a moment, Ning Fengzhi spoke again:
"I plan to let Rongrong's Spirit evolve. At my age, even if my Spirit evolves, I might not necessarily be able to Cultivate to the Titled Douluo level. Rongrong is different; her Innate spirit power is higher than mine, and her Cultivation speed is faster. If she can break through the shackles of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, she might become the first Titled Douluo of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Having decided to accept the deal, Ning Fengzhi gave the evolution slot to Ning Rongrong, for the reasons stated above.
The only thing he didn't say out loud was that, given the two Titled Douluo's affection for Ning Rongrong, giving this slot to her would also make Chen Xin and Gu Rong even more partial toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Sword and Bone Douluo, who were just about to persuade Ning Fengzhi to give the evolution slot to Ning Rongrong, both showed happy expressions almost simultaneously upon hearing his decision.
Having decided on the main matter and discussed some details, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Bone Douluo came to the reception room together to inform the three of Yu Yan's group of their decision.
Hearing that things had indeed turned out as Yu Yan had anticipated, Xiao Wu was surprised for a brief moment before regaining her calm expression. It wasn't the first time Yu Yan had accurately predicted someone else's decision; she was already used to it.