Chapter 18: The Transaction
"Father, do you remember the ancestor whose martial soul was the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower?"
After a moment of contemplation, Ning Fengzhi turned his gaze to Ning Bei.
"Are you saying that the ancestor ate this Qi Luo Tulip?"
"That's right, there's a very high chance. Father, you can try it yourself."
Ning Fengzhi remained silent for a while, then spoke, "If this herb really has such a function, I won't take it. I'll leave it for Rong Rong. At my age, my potential is almost exhausted. If I fail to evolve my martial soul, it would be a waste of a treasure."
It had to be said that Ning Fengzhi was quite rational, but Ning Bei had another plan.
"Father, have you forgotten about the effects of the Pill Tower?"
"Hmm? What do you mean?"
Ning Bei smiled proudly.
"That's right, I've already planted the seeds of the Qi Luo Tulip inside the Pill Tower. I believe it will grow another plant, and when that happens, we can leave it for Rong Rong."
The others were instantly delighted when they heard this. Two Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Towers would be an immense help to the sect. Even with the seven-layer limitation, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tower was still known as the number one support martial soul.
"Then let me try it," said Ning Fengzhi, happily taking the Qi Luo Tulip from Ning Bei's hand and gazing at it eagerly.
"Father, you don't doubt that my transaction would end up losing, do you?"
Ning Fengzhi smiled softly upon hearing this.
"You little rascal, you're too clever to lose out."
He then asked Ning Bei about the usage of the Qi Luo Tulip.
Ning Bei waved his hand, stopping Ning Fengzhi from using it immediately.
"Father, I still have two other immortal herbs!"
The three of them immediately realized that while the Qi Luo Tulip's effects were incredible, it had caught their full attention, causing them to forget that Ning Bei had also brought out three other herbs, which were clearly not ordinary.
"These two immortal herbs are the Underworld Ghost Orchid and the Primordial Grass. The Underworld Ghost Orchid greatly helps evil and dark martial souls, and might even allow them to reach their ultimate potential, making it ideal for Grandpa Bone's Bone Dragon martial soul."
"And the Primordial Grass is quite effective for weapon-type martial souls. I believe it can greatly enhance Grandpa Sword's Seven Kill Sword Qi."
Ning Fengzhi nodded in satisfaction after hearing this. If these two were indeed able to reach a higher level of power, combining that with his Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower, they would be invincible on the continent.
If Ning Bei knew Ning Fengzhi's thoughts, he would probably slap him back to reality, reminding him of the offerings made by the Spirit Hall.
Sword and Bone were deeply moved when they heard that Ning Bei had prepared immortal herbs for them. They couldn't help but exclaim that they hadn't spoiled him in vain.
Ning Bei couldn't help but inwardly mock them, thinking, You two better stop pulling me by the neck from now on.
The three of them then asked how to use the herbs.
"The Underworld Ghost Orchid requires controlling the martial soul to absorb its medicinal properties, while the Primordial Grass and the Qi Luo Tulip can be taken directly."
The three of them, having heard this, didn't waste any time and rushed out of the conference hall to begin their seclusion and absorb the herbs.
Ning Bei watched them leave, inwardly feeling amused. He curled his lips and walked towards his quarters. Since there was nothing else to do for now, he decided to go and spoil Rong Rong.
After six months, Rong Rong was now able to crawl. When she saw Ning Bei enter, she crawled over to him, babbling happily. Her mother, who was standing nearby, looked at Ning Bei with a strange expression.
"Today doesn't seem to be a holiday, does it? Why are you back?"
"Ah, I came back because I had some important matters to discuss with Father. I also wanted to check on Rong Rong."
Ning Bei picked up the now slightly bigger Rong Rong and tossed her into the air. The little girl squealed in excitement.
"By the way, Mother, here's a Nine-Petaled Immortal Herb with the ability to strengthen the body. Please take it and use it."
Ning's mother looked at the spiritual herb in front of her with surprise. She didn't doubt its efficacy, but she immediately declined Ning Bei's offer.
"Give it to your father. He, as the sect master, needs this herb more."
"No need, Mother. I've prepared other herbs for Father."
Ning's mother took the Nine-Petaled Immortal Herb, smiling kindly at Ning Bei.
After a full day of seclusion, the three returned to the conference hall, their faces unable to hide their joy.
"Father, Grandfathers, how is it? Any results?"
Gu Rong exuded an undeniable evil aura and, upon hearing Ning Bei's question, laughed heartily.
"My martial soul attributes have indeed improved. While it hasn't reached its peak yet, the enhancement is significant, and my soul power has reached level 95."
Beside him, Chen Xin spoke excitedly as well: "My Seven Kill Sword Qi has been greatly enhanced. Although my soul power hasn't broken through yet, it's not far from level 96. I feel like I can easily defeat my former self."
After speaking, both of them looked at Ning Fengzhi.
Ning Fengzhi smiled but didn't respond right away. Instead, he summoned his martial soul.
"One, two, eight, nine... Fengzhi, your martial soul has truly transformed into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Tower!"
Gu Rong looked at Ning Fengzhi in delight, while Chen Xin didn't speak, but his excitement was palpable.
Ning Fengzhi, after a bit of humility with the two, looked once again at Ning Bei.
"Bei'er, don't you have the right immortal herbs for yourself?"
Ning Bei waved his hand.
"Father, Grandfathers, there's no need to worry about me. I already have the immortal herbs I need. Since there's more than one, I plan to wait until I give the soul bone to Senior Dugu Bo before using them."
"You've thought it through, so we won't say anything more."
Ning Fengzhi then had someone go to the warehouse to bring back a 50,000-year-old Explosive Fire Lizard Right Arm Bone. They had taken so many benefits, it would be wrong to deceive Dugu Bo.
"Let's go, we'll all go together."
With that, Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Ning Bei set off for the Sunset Forest. Gu Rong, having just broken through, stayed behind at the sect to consolidate his cultivation.
In no time, they arrived at the small town near the Sunset Forest, and knocked on Dugu Bo's door.
The one who answered was Dugu Bo's granddaughter, Dugu Yan, who looked pleasantly surprised when she saw Ning Bei.
"Ning Bei, you're here!"
"Cough, cough. Young lady, I am Ning Bei's father. May I call Senior Dugu Bo out so that I can speak with my son?"
Ning Fengzhi interrupted their chat and teasingly commented on Dugu Yan, making Ning Bei inwardly sigh at how disrespectful it sounded.
Dugu Yan blushed slightly before turning and running into the house.
Soon, Dugu Bo appeared in front of them.
"Ning Sect Master, Sword Douluo, please come in."
The group sat down inside, and Dugu Yan, with a shy smile, kept glancing at Ning Bei, making him feel somewhat awkward.
Ning Fengzhi took out the prepared soul bone and handed it to Dugu Bo.
"This is a 50,000-year-old Explosive Fire Lizard Right Arm Bone. Please have a look, Senior."
Dugu Bo was thrilled upon hearing this. He had expected the other party to just throw him a random 10,000-year soul bone, but he hadn't expected them to be so generous, handing over a 50,000-year-old soul bone just like that.
"Thank you, Sect Master Ning. If there is anything I can help with in the future, feel free to ask."
It could not be denied that Ning Bei's father and son duo were quite crafty. They had gotten a huge benefit, yet made Dugu Bo feel grateful, as if he were the one who had lost out and now had to repay the favor.
(END CHAPTER)
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