Douro Continent

Chapter 324 The Reason for Tang Hao's Retirement (Part 2)

Ning Rongrong stuck out her tongue and said, "Master, you're amazing. What you said is almost exactly what my father said. My father also told me that to truly unleash the power of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, I must diligently cultivate distraction control. However, the method for cultivating distraction control is just too arduous and so tedious. So I..."

The master glanced at Ning Rongrong indifferently. "Are you trying to say that you haven't even fully mastered the Three Apertures Control Heart Technique?"

Ning Rongrong blushed, but still nodded, feeling somewhat ashamed and not daring to look at him again.

The master sighed softly and said, "Rongrong, as a direct descendant of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, you possess conditions that others lack. If you don't cherish such a uniquely gifted martial soul, you will definitely regret it in the future. This ability to control distractions is a profound skill you must cultivate. Otherwise, even if you become a Title Douluo in the future, you will not be a qualified support soul master. Do you understand your teacher's good intentions?"

The master's voice was gentle, but this gentle tone only made Ning Rongrong feel more ashamed. She nodded vigorously and said, "Master, don't worry. From now on, I will definitely work hard to cultivate my ability to control distractions. I will strive to reach the state of constant concentration in all four orifices as soon as possible."

The master smiled slightly and said, "Although I don't know the method for controlling distraction during cultivation, I can teach you one. Remember, when you provide skill assistance in the future, you must become the most frugal soul master. You must conserve even the smallest bit of soul power. Make every assistance perfectly measured, neither too much nor too little. As long as you can do this, your assistance abilities will be on the right track."

Ning Rongrong kept the master's words in mind. Although she had not fully grasped them yet, the master's words had made her fully aware of the role of the ability to control distraction.

The master sighed softly, his gaze falling on Tang San beside him. "I called Xiao San here for a selfish reason. Distraction control isn't very useful for ordinary soul masters. But it's different for him. He's a control-type soul master, and he also has twin martial souls. His newly acquired soul skill, under optimal control, doesn't consume much soul power. If he can master the method of distraction control, then his control ability on the battlefield will become even stronger. This will become even more apparent after he acquires a soul skill for his second martial soul. Rongrong, I don't know what the rules are for your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but if there's no explicit rule, could Xiao San train with you while you practice distraction control?"

"Teacher," Tang San looked at Grandmaster and said somewhat anxiously, "This is not good. Distraction control is a unique secret technique of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. How can I learn it?"

He came from the Tang Clan era, and he was well aware of the Tang Clan's sectarianism. The sect's most profound skills were always kept secret and never taught to outsiders. Even if someone tried to covet them, they would immediately face the Tang Clan's ruthless retaliation.

"Why can't I learn it? Third Brother, you can practice with me. It's really nothing. Master is right. This distraction control skill wasn't originally unique to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. It's just that it's useful to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is why it has been passed down. Besides, you have done a favor for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Even if Father were here, he would definitely agree."

"But..." Tang San hesitated, wanting to refuse, but was interrupted by Ning Rongrong.

"But what? Third Brother, did I say anything when you gave me that celestial tulip? Did I refuse it? No, because I truly consider you my brother. Why would I refuse something my brother gives me? Even though I didn't know how precious that celestial herb was back then. Even if I had known, I would still have accepted it. It's the same now. We Shrek Seven Devils are all family, and you've always been selfless towards everyone. This is just a small skill; if you refuse it again, it means you don't consider me your sister."

Hearing Ning Rongrong's rapid-fire questions, Tang San was speechless. He certainly wanted to learn this distraction control technique, but it was, after all, a secret skill of her sect.

"How about this, Rongrong? Let's ask Uncle Ning first. He said I can learn it, and then I can cultivate with you. What do you think?"

Ning Rongrong pouted slightly, somewhat displeased, and said, "Hmph, don't you trust me? Daddy definitely won't refuse. Since you insist, I'll go find Daddy now."

"Don't go now. You don't even know where Uncle Ning is." Tang San tried to stop Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong said, "Don't worry, I'll find my father. How could our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School not have a way to contact him? Master, I'll be going now."

After saying that, Ning Rongrong ran straight out of the woods.

The master chuckled, "This girl is certainly impatient. Don't worry, Third Sister. Since I brought it up, I'm certain Ning Fengzhi won't refuse. While this distraction control skill is important to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, it's not a secret that can't be passed on. If I'm not mistaken, Ning Fengzhi would be eager for you to learn it. That way, you'll owe the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School a favor. As the sect leader, Ning Fengzhi is farsighted; both you and your father are highly valued by him. While Rongrong is visiting her father, tell me what Ning Fengzhi said to you just now?"

Hearing the master's words, Tang San finally felt relieved. He then recounted in detail what he had said to Xue Qinghe and the other two when they were together.

After listening to Tang San's retelling, Grandmaster pondered for a moment before saying, "The information about this Crown Prince should be absolutely accurate. It's quite remarkable that they were able to find out so much. The Spirit Hall has completely blocked information about that matter."

"Teacher, do you know anything?" Tang San asked anxiously. In front of the master, he didn't need to hide his emotions at all.

The master shook his head and said, "I don't know either. But theoretically speaking, the information given by this Crown Prince is correct. The key now is what that thing is, and why the Spirit Hall mobilized all its forces for it, only to return empty-handed without obtaining it. They might even have lost a Pope."

Tang San's eyes suddenly lit up. "Teacher, do you think it could be a soul bone? For soul masters, the most precious things are undoubtedly soul rings and soul bones. Soul rings are exclusive and cannot be taken away. But soul bones can be."

The master shook his head and said, "No, I don't think so. If it were a soul bone, the Spirit Hall couldn't have failed to obtain it. Although your father became a Title Douluo, he couldn't possibly contend with the Spirit Hall. You must know that besides the Pope, there are at least three other Title Douluos in the Spirit Hall. No matter how strong your father is, he couldn't possibly deal with so many powerful individuals. If I'm not mistaken, the reason the Spirit Hall stopped pursuing that item wasn't because it was damaged, but because it had lost its original purpose. Could it be a soul beast? But how could a soul beast be related to your father? Putting aside the fact that a soul beast that the Spirit Hall would want would be of a very high level, the irreconcilable conflict between soul beasts and humans alone would prevent it from being with your father. And your father would never risk leaving his sect and offending the Spirit Hall for a soul beast."

The master's analytical ability was undoubtedly extremely strong, but after listening to his analysis, Tang San became even more confused. What exactly could that thing be? It seemed that only by seeing his father again could he possibly find out the truth.

Ning Rongrong was gone for only half an hour. She returned excitedly, holding a letter in her hand.

"Third brother, look. I knew Dad would agree."

The letter was simple; Tang San had seen Ning Fengzhi's handwriting before. It read: "Little San, distraction control isn't some kind of secret technique. If it's useful, you can practice it with Rongrong. Your help to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School far surpasses what this little skill can offer. —Ning Fengzhi"

Although it was just a simple sentence, and although Tang Sanming knew that Ning Fengzhi's words were somewhat intended to win him over, his heart was still warmed, and he felt indescribably pleased. After all, Ning Fengzhi was the head of a sect and a kind and generous elder.

And so, starting in the afternoon, Tang San and Ning Rongrong began practicing this technique together.

The method for cultivating distraction control is not complicated, and different Soul Masters cultivate this skill in different ways. Ning Rongrong's cultivation involves constantly releasing her different skills, differentiating the speed and timing of each skill's release, and striving for accuracy and complete control. At this moment, she is releasing three skills simultaneously, beginning to cultivate the most basic Three Apertures Control Heart.

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It's mid-month, and most readers should have their second monthly vote by now. Hehe, I'll vote for Xiao San then. Thank you so much. Only by expanding our advantage to infinity can we achieve final victory without any suspense. Keep it up, everyone!

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