No matter what Tokisaki Kurumi said, Ning Fengzhi and the other two always felt incompatible with her.
This humanoid soul beast appeared harmless but was actually extremely dangerous—a creature of unpredictable moods.
"Ara ara, are you scared?"
Kurumi tilted her head, her lips curling into a wicked smile.
"Well, that makes sense. After all, I am a soul beast—a Dark Devilgod Tiger, an outcast that neither grandmothers nor uncles would love."
"I can implant my memories into your minds through bullets, especially those related to me, such as the application of power."
"Gu Rong, don't you want to know the true usage of darkness and spatial abilities?"
"These insights are related to gods—something ordinary Soul Masters could never comprehend."
"Perhaps it might even help you reach the level of a Limit Douluo in the future. Are you really not tempted at all?"
After Tokisaki Kurumi finished speaking, Ning Fengzhi and the other two fell silent.
After a moment, Bone Douluo said solemnly, "I don't trust you."
"Is that so…" Tokisaki Kurumi chuckled lightly, her gaze shifting. "What about you, Sword Douluo Chen Xin?"
"I've fought against many powerful beings and possess memories related to them. Aren't these the things you pursue and desire?"
"For example, the Snow Empress of the Extreme North's Emperor Sword, or Qian Daoliu's Angel Sword. These should be treasures to you, right?"
"Qian Daoliu…" At the mention of that name, Sword Douluo's expression became uncertain. "You've had contact with Qian Daoliu and even fought him?"
"Of course. I'm known as the most wicked and vicious soul beast by both humans and soul beasts on the Douluo Continent. If I'm looking for opponents, I'd naturally pick the strongest ones."
That's right—her, the Dark Devilgod Tiger, was bold enough to provoke powerhouses at the 99th rank.
Provoke and flee, that was the thrill of her tiger life.
A few years ago, that fool Qian Daoliu had come to hunt her down, acting all high and mighty as if she couldn't escape. Yet, she had redirected his rage toward Di Tian, making the two fight each other.
If Qian Daoliu wanted revenge, he'd have to wait another two hundred and fifty-eight years.
Though, admittedly, there were times when even tigers slipped—like now, when she was temporarily restrained by her unreliable master. But that didn't stop her from boasting about her past glories, did it?
"You…" Sword Douluo seemed tempted, but Bone Douluo frowned. "Coward, you're not actually buying this black-hearted tiger's nonsense, are you? Think twice!"
"Black-hearted tiger?!" Tokisaki Kurumi's eyebrow twitched as she suppressed the urge to hit someone.
I'm not angry. I'm not angry.
Why bother getting mad at a human skeleton dog?
Seeing that both Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo were being provoked, Ning Fengzhi had no choice but to speak up. "Miss Kurumi, you're truly impressive. With just a few words, you've unsettled the two elders."
"Ara ara, to receive praise from Sect Master Ning is truly an honor!"
"Then, Sect Master Ning, would you like to give it a try?" Tokisaki Kurumi said. "Ten thousand years ago, I did encounter a possessor of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"Though my master will help you achieve the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's evolution, if you'd like, I can also pass on this memory to you."
"However, just like with them, I'll be using a gun."
"I'm not like my master, who can delicately transmit memories. I'm just a soul beast, after all. Of course, this isn't forced—you are, after all, my master's close relative."
"So… Sect Master Ning, do you have the courage?"
"Dark Devilgod Tiger, stop bewitching Fengzhi!" Sword Douluo's expression darkened.
"Right, don't think you can run wild just because Rongrong is in seclusion," Bone Douluo added.
"Very well, then I'll trouble Miss Kurumi."
"Fengzhi!" x2
"Since my daughter trusts you, I'll try to do the same." Ning Fengzhi said seriously. "I believe Miss Kurumi wouldn't joke about her own life, right?"
"Interesting. You really are an interesting human."
"Your talent isn't high, and your strength isn't great, but your mentality is much better than these two beside you."
"Miss Kurumi, is that a compliment or an insult?" Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly. He never expected the infamous Dark Devilgod Tiger to have this side to her.
"Well, it doesn't matter. It's unimportant." Tokisaki Kurumi pointed her gun at Ning Fengzhi. "Then I'll begin now. It might hurt a little, but just endure it for a moment."
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo wanted to say something, but Ning Fengzhi shook his head to stop them.
The two sighed and stepped aside.
"Then I'll trouble Miss Kurumi."
"Fine." As soon as Tokisaki Kurumi finished speaking, her gun condensed faint black energy.
With a "whoosh," a bullet directly pierced Ning Fengzhi's forehead.
In the next moment, pitch-black energy surged around Ning Fengzhi.
"Fengzhi!" The two Title Douluos glared furiously at Tokisaki Kurumi.
"I advise you not to interfere. If external soul power enters, it could harm his soul. If that happens, it's not my fault."
"Tokisaki Kurumi, if anything happens to Fengzhi, I won't let you off!" Bone Douluo said angrily.
"Hmm, suit yourself." Tokisaki Kurumi leaned quietly against the wall. "He'll wake up in about ten minutes. As for what he gains, I don't know—it's just a memory, after all."
Time passed minute by minute. By the eighth minute, the black energy around Ning Fengzhi gradually faded. It wasn't until the tenth minute that Ning Fengzhi finally opened his eyes.
He bowed respectfully to Kurumi, but she sidestepped to avoid it.
"I dare not accept your bow. Otherwise, I'd suffer for it later."
"So, how was it?" Tokisaki Kurumi asked.
"It was indeed the ancestor of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the one who possessed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
"I've gained quite a bit, deepening my understanding of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda." As he spoke, Ning Fengzhi smiled wryly. "As expected, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda doesn't have the same abilities as Rongrong's."
"Of course not." Tokisaki Kurumi spread her hands. "My master merely borrowed the rules of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to use his own power."
"This has nothing to do with the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda itself. Just like the gun in my hand—it's just a tool to channel my power. I could use my abilities without it."
"But I think it looks cooler this way."
Ning Fengzhi: "..."
You really are eccentric.
"Alright, enough small talk. What about you two?" Tokisaki Kurumi brushed her bangs aside.
"That white-haired man who looks shameless aside, skeleton grandpa, I can guarantee that with my insights, as long as you don't seek death and cultivate peacefully, you'll definitely reach the level of a Limit Douluo."
"Haha, so you also think Chen Xin is shameless! Birds of a feather flock together." Bone Douluo tried to ease the awkwardness, but Sword Douluo, who had been worried about him, instantly darkened his face.
Damn you, old bone! I was worried about your safety.
And you actually used my nickname to mock me right in front of me?
I misjudged you.