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However, the problem is that the essence of heaven and earth and the brilliance of the sun and moon are extremely difficult to condense.
The sun is Yang, and the moon is Yin; the powers of Yin and Yang are mutually reinforcing and restraining. Under normal circumstances, they are always in opposition. Unless there are very few special circumstances, the power of the sun and moon's brilliance cannot be condensed at all.
At least from Shi Quan's current understanding, there is no one in Douluo Dalu 1 who can absorb the brilliance of the sun and moon, but there are in Douluo Dalu 2. After all, the Legacy Martial Spirit of the Sun Moon Empire seems to be the sun and moon.
If he could find the owners of the Sun Martial Spirit and Moon Martial Spirit and have them help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Spirit owner refine their Martial Spirit, it truly might be possible for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Spirit to transform.
As he thought, Shi Quan suddenly realized a problem. While ordinary people certainly couldn't do it, that didn't mean he couldn't. Because of the Nine Yang Nine Yin Divine Art, the Internal Energy in his body possessed both Yin and Yang attributes. If he wanted to condense the brilliance of the sun and moon and the essence of heaven and earth, he could indeed do it. However, he naturally wouldn't involve himself in such a thankless task.
It can only be said that the essence of heaven and earth and the power of the sun and moon's brilliance is a path that has a chance to help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile evolve its Martial Spirit. Whether or not it can be walked remains to be seen; for now, it's just a hypothesis.
"First, I'll write this idea down. That way, if Uncle Ning asks about it later, I'll have something to show him."
Thinking this, Shi Quan took out a pen and paper from his snow jade bracelet and began to write. After finishing, he put it into his hundred treasure pouch.
Generally, less important items, Shi Quan would place in his snow jade bracelet. Important items, Shi Quan would put in his hundred treasure pouch. Shi Quan habitually kept the hundred treasure pouch tucked inside his clothes, only moving it to his body when changing clothes.
Once the hundred treasure pouch was attached, it would become one with the attached item. After attachment, unless Shi Quan actively tore it off, the hundred treasure pouch would not fall off at all. The pocket of the hundred treasure pouch was very special; aside from getting dirty, its own body was almost impossible to damage. Moreover, the hundred treasure pouch produced by the System also had a very thoughtful owner-recognition attribute. Aside from Shi Quan, anyone else who touched the hundred treasure pouch would find it was just an ordinary white bag, which was quite peculiar.
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Ever since Ning Fengzhi's visit,
Shi Quan's life returned to its usual tranquility. He went about his business as usual. When he had nothing to do, he would indeed think about the evolution of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but he didn't think too much.
What he was waiting for now was the Heaven Dou Battle Team selection after school started.
After joining the Heaven Dou Battle Team, he would then find an opportunity to connect with Dugu Bo through Dugu Yan, and then go to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well.
If he couldn't connect, Shi Quan also had an alternative plan.
That was to discreetly find out the location of the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well in advance and then steal the Immortal Herbs when Dugu Bo wasn't around.
However, this alternative plan was too dangerous, and Shi Quan himself didn't want to do that. His current main goal was still to connect with Dugu Bo through Dugu Yan.
Although he had a System, he didn't want to miss out on good things like Immortal Herbs.
It's like money; who would complain about having too little money?
After about half a month, Heaven Dou Royal Academy finally welcomed the start of a new semester.
Because of Shi Quan's comprehensive knowledge, the Three Great Committee Members specially approved that Shi Quan did not need to attend classes. He could arrange his time at the Academy freely.
In Shi Quan's estimation, he only needed to quietly wait for the upcoming Heaven Dou Battle Team selection.
However, things didn't go as planned. On the second day of school, Ning Fengzhi once again came to the Academy to visit him.
This time, Ning Fengzhi wasn't alone. But unlike last time, the person accompanying Ning Fengzhi this time was actually Ning Rongrong.
Looking at Ning Rongrong's obedient and adorable appearance before him, one couldn't see any trace of the devilish look she had in the original work.
When Ning Fengzhi brought Ning Rongrong, Shi Quan felt that Ning Fengzhi wasn't just introducing Ning Rongrong to him. And indeed, Shi Quan's prediction came true.
When Ning Fengzhi first arrived, he only indirectly inquired about Shi Quan's progress in researching methods for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Spirit's evolution. Shi Quan also appropriately revealed some of his thoughts, and Ning Fengzhi's smile in his eyes visibly deepened after listening.
Especially after listening to Shi Quan eloquently discuss various insights into gem-type Martial Spirits, Ning Fengzhi even slapped his thigh and directly praised Shi Quan in front of Ning Rongrong. After thoroughly praising Shi Quan, he finally revealed his purpose: he wanted Ning Rongrong to Cultivate and study with Shi Quan!
First, he said that Ning Rongrong and Shi Quan were about the same age, so they could get to know each other, and people of the same age would have more to talk about.
Then he began to praise Ning Rongrong, saying that her Innate spirit power was Rank Nine, making her the only Sect Genius in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in hundreds of years who had a chance to transform the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into an Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.
Then he said that Ning Rongrong following Shi Quan would make it convenient for Shi Quan to better research the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Spirit, and at the same time, he hoped Shi Quan could guide Ning Rongrong in her Cultivation. If he could help Ning Rongrong absorb a spirit ring beyond her Rank, that would naturally be best.
Shi Quan was used to Cultivating alone and had intended to refuse. However, to keep Ning Rongrong with Shi Quan, Ning Fengzhi even declared his intention to have Ning Rongrong acknowledge Shi Quan as her Master. As soon as these words came out, Shi Quan could only quickly agree. If he really took Ning Rongrong as a disciple, he would truly be tied to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and he naturally couldn't agree to such a thing.
To have Ning Rongrong Cultivate with Shi Quan, Ning Fengzhi didn't come empty-handed. He directly gave Shi Quan 200,000 gold coins, making him financially free, and also provided a large amount of medicinal herbs and medicinal bath secret formulas to Shi Quan as aids for Cultivation.
Shi Quan understood Young Miss Ning Rongrong's temperament. Before Ning Fengzhi left, Shi Quan specifically pointed out that if Ning Rongrong were to Cultivate with him, she would have to endure a lot of hardship, and he shouldn't be reluctant then. Ning Fengzhi directly told Ning Rongrong in front of her to let him train her without holding back, and not to treat her as the Little Princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Ning Rongrong only found it interesting and fun. Even after Ning Fengzhi said that, she still felt the same way. After all, she usually could only stay within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and rarely went out.
Once Ning Fengzhi left,
Shi Quan and Ning Rongrong were now staring at each other, just watching.
Looking at Ning Rongrong in front of him, Shi Quan felt a headache. He didn't know how to handle it. Since she was already here, he couldn't just ignore her. He could only helplessly ask, "Did Uncle Ning arrange a place for you to stay at the Academy?"
"He arranged for me to stay next to your dorm, but Dad said you usually like to live here?" Ning Rongrong shrugged. As soon as Ning Fengzhi left, she curiously looked around the items in the wooden house. After a picky inspection, "It's so simple here, why do you like living here?"
"Because it's convenient for Cultivation."
Shi Quan got up and walked out of the wooden house. Ning Rongrong followed him out. "This environment isn't bad actually, your taste is quite good."
"Tell me your spirit power Rank, so I can arrange a Cultivation plan for you."
"This Young Miss is already Rank 21, I just got my spirit ring a while ago, isn't that impressive?" Ning Rongrong said, puffing out her chest proudly.
"Rank 21?" Shi Quan raised an eyebrow, nodding slightly, "Not bad."
"Not bad?" Ning Rongrong had expected to see a surprised expression from Shi Quan, but instead heard such a comment. Immediately, she felt indignant. "What do you mean 'not bad'? What Rank are you?"
"Rank 22. Didn't Uncle Ning tell you about my situation?" Shi Quan looked at Ning Rongrong in surprise.
"Twenty-two?" Ning Rongrong's expression froze for a moment, but she quickly recovered her arrogant demeanor. "Dad only told me he was taking me to see a Master of Martial Spirit theory, saying that person might be able to help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect find a way to evolve its Martial Spirit. Who knew it would be a little brat like you."
Little brat?
Shi Quan felt a twitch in his head and retorted, "If I'm a little brat, then what are you?"
Ning Rongrong said haughtily, "Of course you can't compare to this Young Miss."
Shi Quan said indifferently, "Young Miss Ning doesn't seem to have understood one thing yet. You're here to Cultivate with me, this little brat. Someone who Cultivates by following a little brat around, wouldn't that mean they're not even considered a little brat?"
"You actually said I'm not even considered a little brat!" Ning Rongrong shrieked. Though she was a ten-year-old child, the fierce aura about her made Shi Quan feel as if he was looking at a sixty-year-old auntie from Huaxing. With her hands on her hips, she pointed at Shi Quan and angrily said, "Be careful, I'll tell Grandpa Sword and Grandpa Bone to beat you up."
"Oh, I'm so scared," Shi Quan said, patting his chest.
"You just wait." Ning Rongrong's chest heaved violently at his irritating expression, and she turned to walk outside.
Although Ning Rongrong was currently arrogant with a hint of disdain, it didn't affect her sharp intelligence. She knew she wasn't Shi Quan's match, and she didn't have any Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect guards by her side to help her vent her anger. Rather than arguing verbally here, it was better to get back at him later.
"Stop right there," Shi Quan shouted sternly, "You're here to Cultivate with me, and everything must follow my arrangements. Did I tell you to leave?"
"You want me to listen to you? Dream on!" Ning Rongrong heard Shi Quan's voice, and instead of slowing down, she quickened her pace and ran outside.
"Trying to run?" Shi Quan chuckled softly. A light blue glow flashed on his right hand, and his Internal Energy instantly infused into his spirit ring. The Blue Silver Grass in his hand immediately transformed into rapidly extending vines. In just one or two breaths, a large number of Blue Silver vines extended up Ning Rongrong's legs.
As a result, she lost her balance and fell with a plop. Fortunately, the Blue Silver Grass grew fast enough that it had already wrapped around her as she fell, leaving only her head exposed.
"Do you think you can escape?" Shi Quan pulled with one hand, slowly dragging Ning Rongrong on the ground back to him.
"Let me go, Shi Quan, you stinky brat! If you don't let me go, I'll go back and tell my dad…"
[Note:Ning Rongrong was Rank 26 at twelve years old, and Rank 21 at just over ten years old, a five-Rank increase in two years.
This setting references Oscar, who had Innate full spirit power and was Rank 30 at fourteen. Ning Rongrong's talent is slightly inferior to Oscar's, so with normal Cultivation, even if Ning Rongrong is Rank 26 at twelve, she should only break through Rank 30 around fourteen.
This translates to a four-Rank increase in two years.
To refine the setting, it was added that Ranks 20 to 30 are a Bottleneck period, with Cultivation difficulty higher than Ranks 30 to 40, as mentioned earlier in the book.]