In Douluo Continent, he tricked Xiao Wu into giving him a soul ring.

Xiao Wu is a soul beast, and in her childhood, she neither needs nor cares about soul bones.

Dai Mubai is a prince of the Star Luo Empire, and Ning Rongrong is the little princess of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the richest sect in the world. Their vision is far beyond that of Ma Hongjun and Oscar, two commoners, and they simply look down on such low-level soul bones.

As for Yu Xiaogang, he is now single-mindedly focused on making a name for himself in the Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament with the Shrek Academy team, and he can't wait for the students to become stronger as soon as possible.

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"Yes, this is a right arm bone of a fire lion that's nearly a thousand years old, and a head bone of a spider-like soul beast called the Weaver, which is about two thousand years old. I got these after being attacked by a soul beast while hunting for my fourth soul ring, and I killed it in the process. The fire lion's right arm bone is suitable for Fatty, who has a fire-attribute martial soul, and I plan to give the Weaver's head bone to Xiao Ao," Tang San nodded.

"Wow, Xiao San, I love you so much!" Oscar, unaware of Tang San's thoughts, was moved to tears upon hearing that Tang San was going to give him the only head soul bone, and threw himself into Tang San's arms.

"Third Brother, I love you too." Ma Hongjun also rushed into Tang San's arms.

Tang San pushed the two away with a look of disgust and said with a wry smile, "Alright, you two take the soul bones and find a quiet place to absorb them later."

Upon hearing this, the two quickly accepted the soul bone and nodded emphatically.

“Xiao San, although these soul bones can increase soul power to some extent, due to their low age, at most they can only advance one level at the Soul Venerable stage. Even Ma Hongjun’s bone couldn’t advance even one level. Now there are only three months left before the start of the competition. How do you plan to help them advance to Soul Master?” Yu Xiaogang said to Tang San.

Tang San hesitated for a moment, then touched the storage soul tool at his waist with both hands again. A flash of blue light appeared, and two blood-red ginsengs of different sizes appeared in his hands.

"Blood ginseng?" Everyone exclaimed in unison.

“But Third Brother, didn’t you say that one shouldn’t be too greedy? These rare medicinal herbs are all treasures favored by Heaven. Having too many is not only useless, but also harmful. Xiao Ao has already taken a blood ginseng. Could it be…” Ning Rongrong said with some worry.

Since Tang Ritian vanished from the face of the earth more than a year ago, as time passed, Ning Rongrong gradually forgot about that handsome man who seemed to have stepped out of a painting. Even the Ritian Friendship Association disbanded after searching for Tang Ritian for two months without success.

Oscar then launched another offensive against her.

Now, a year has passed, and she has gradually developed a slight liking for the handsome boy who has pursued her since she entered Shrek Academy. Although she is unwilling to admit it, that liking is real. At least, she no longer feels as repulsed by Oscar as before.

"It doesn't matter. What I said was based on different kinds of immortal herbs. Blood ginseng is different. Xiao Ao has already taken blood ginseng before, so taking it again will only slightly reduce the effect." Although Tang San was a little surprised by Ning Rongrong's concern for Oscar, he still said the insincere words without blushing or skipping a beat.

In fact, even he didn't know what the consequences would be if he continued to take the blood ginseng.

Consuming one herb will significantly accelerate cultivation speed before level 60. After level 60, the herb's effects gradually wear off, and the difficulty of increasing soul power will increase exponentially. This is a method of rapidly increasing soul power by squeezing out potential.

Taking two of these herbs might not only increase the difficulty of cultivation beyond level 60, but also, with the medicinal effects still accumulating in the body, while the soul power continues to increase rapidly, the potential will also be exhausted, perhaps resulting in a lifelong stagnation at level 79, like Ning Fengzhi.

This is based on the premise that the two are exceptionally talented; otherwise, their potential might be even lower.

However, none of this concerns him, because these events are already ten or twenty years in the future.

By then, he had already reached a higher level. Even if Ma Hongjun and Oscar, two ordinary people without any backing, realized what was happening, they wouldn't be able to pose any threat to him.

His top priority is to defeat Lan Si, and Lan Si's Royal Fighting Team, as well as the Star Luo Team and the Spirit Hall Team, to win the final championship.

For this, he would not hesitate to sacrifice everything except himself and Xiao Wu.

Chapter 234 Bibi Dong Beats a Drunk Dog: Yu Xiaogang

Before a single match was played, the first half of the finals had already ended, a dramatic turn of events that caught many off guard.

Although the Spirit Hall Academy successfully advanced to the championship match, the withdrawal of both the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Shrek Academy from the individual competition made it difficult for the Spirit Hall, as the organizer, not to feel embarrassed.

However, since the Pope had spoken, they couldn't say much more.

The group didn't linger any longer. They came in a flurry and left just as quickly. However, upon closer inspection, it became apparent that Shrek Academy was missing three people: Liu Erlong, Flander, and Yu Xiaogang, a group known in the Soul Master world as the "Golden Love Triangle."

Among them, Yu Xiaogang finally got his wish today and became famous in the Soul Master world, but it's a bad name, a notorious name.

He defied the Pope and was beaten out of Pope Mountain by the Spirit Hall.

He misled young people and instigated Tang San, the son of Haotian Douluo and a twin martial soul master, to prematurely switch to cultivating his second martial soul.

There were even rumors that Yu Xiaogang, in order to gain fame, had forced Shrek Academy's commoner students to take drugs to forcibly increase their strength. This caused widespread panic and condemnation within Shrek Academy.

The second team of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy and Shrek Academy walked one after the other on the road down the Pope Mountain.

Lan Si walked at the front, with the kitten and Ye Lingling on either side of him, each holding one of his arms. Behind them, Tang San and his group could be heard gritting their teeth. Clearly, Lan Si hadn't fought the Spirit Hall Academy to a draw as expected; instead, he had chosen to forfeit, just like them, which greatly displeased them.

Especially the last sentence, "We'll have to run into both teams sooner or later anyway, and I think Shrek Academy is easier to deal with than Spirit Hall Academy," made them grit their teeth in anger. Coupled with the surrounding gossip, it's hard to imagine how bad their mood must have been.

"Ah Si, I feel like those Shrek Academy students are going to be driven crazy by you." The kitten turned around, covered her red lips with her hand, and chuckled.

"How can you see a rainbow without experiencing wind and rain? Let them get angry. It's good to toughen them up, so they won't act like the whole world owes them something." Lan Si chuckled and curled his lip, deliberately raising his voice as if afraid the Shrek Academy members wouldn't hear him.

This infuriated Tang San, Dai Mubai, and the others, who were practically bursting with anger and ready to beat Lan Si to a pulp. Unfortunately, they were in Wuhun City, where private fights were forbidden, so they had no choice but to endure it.

"A-Si." Just as the group descended the mountain and were preparing to return directly to their hotel, a familiar voice made everyone stop in their tracks.

Ning Fengzhi, now dressed in ordinary clothes, was at the foot of Papal Mountain, in a corner not far from the mountain gate, waving to Lan Si and the others. Sword Douluo wasn't beside him; unsurprisingly, he was hiding in the shadows.

Seeing Ning Fengzhi waving at him, a look of surprise flashed across Lan Si's eyes. Before he could reply, Ning Rongrong excitedly ran over and threw herself into her father's arms, exclaiming with delight, "Daddy!"

At this moment, Shrek Academy and his group bypassed Lan Si and the others, and followed Ning Rongrong.

Upon seeing the Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, a faint joy appeared on their faces. Their previous melancholy and frustration vanished instantly. Including Tang San, they all held a deep affection for this kind and approachable Sect Master Ning.

Only by staying by Ning Fengzhi's side could they rediscover the monstrous feeling they had before their defeat against Lan Si.

But Ning Fengzhi was unusual this time. He didn't boast to them as usual. He just exchanged a few simple pleasantries, then took Ning Rongrong's hand, his lips moved slightly as if he said something to Ning Rongrong, and then walked towards the direction of Lan Si. This made the Shrek Academy members feel a little awkward.

Although they were quite far apart, Lan Si, Ye Lingling, Little Kitten, Sun Buyu, and the four soldiers all recognized Sect Master Ning. Despite Lan Si's reluctance, he quickly led them to pay their respects.

Ning Fengzhi nodded and helped Lan Si up, smiling slightly, "No need to be so polite. Right now, I'm just Rongrong's father. You don't need to treat me like some kind of sect leader."

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's hopeful expression, apart from Lan Si and the other two, including Sun Buyu, the rest of the Heavenly Dou Royal Second Team members couldn't help but have a burning light in their eyes.

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Ning Fengzhi first got to know Sun Buyu and the four soldiers whose names even Lan Si didn't know, as usual. Sun Buyu had high emotional intelligence and very consciously led the soldiers away under some pretext.

Finally, only Lan Si and two others remained at the Heavenly Dou Royal Academy. Ning Fengzhi looked at the little cat and Ye Lingling, who were behaving very intimately with Lan Si, and smiled at Lan Si, saying, "Ah Si, could you introduce these two people next to you to me?"

Lan Si, adept at acting, introduced Zhu Zhuqing to Ning Fengzhi, who was feigning ignorance: "Uncle Ning, this is my girlfriend, named Zhu Zhuqing. She's a level 45 Agility-based Battle Soul Master."

When Ning Rongrong heard that Zhu Zhuqing's soul power had reached level 45, her mouth instantly formed an "O" shape. Although she already knew that Zhu Zhuqing's soul power was higher than everyone else's except for Tang San, who had already switched to cultivating his second martial soul, she still couldn't help but be shocked when she heard that Zhu Zhuqing's soul power was eight levels higher than hers.

The only thing she could think of was the fairy herb.

The mere mention of the fairy herb filled her with unbearable regret.

It wasn't that he regretted breaking up with Zhu Zhuqing, but rather that he regretted not keeping Tang Ritian around.

Zhu Zhuqing didn't notice Ning Rongrong's surprised expression. She had heard Lan Si mention Ning Fengzhi before and knew he was a two-faced man. Not wanting to offend him, she bowed gracefully and said, "Greetings, Sect Leader Ning."

Ning Fengzhi knew that this was a girl without much guile. He could tell that she seemed somewhat resistant to him because of his identity, but he didn't care too much. He smiled faintly and said, "Miss Zhuqing is so young, yet her cultivation has already reached the Soul Sect realm, and she has a fourth Soul Skill with power comparable to ten thousand years. Her future is limitless. Compared to you, my Rongrong is far inferior."

"Thank you for the compliment, Sect Leader Ning." Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Zhu Zhuqing replied without showing any joy or sorrow, remaining calm and composed.

Lan Si then introduced Ye Lingling to Ning Fengzhi. After thinking for a moment, she said, "This is my cousin Ye Lingling. I think you already know about her background, Uncle Ning. Due to some reason, we were separated for many years until we were able to reunite after entering the Heaven Dou Royal Academy on Brother Xue's recommendation."

As the saying goes, rivals are enemies. As the only support-type martial soul in the Douluo Continent that could potentially threaten the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, how could Ning Fengzhi not pay attention? Back when Ye Lingling and the Heaven Dou Royal Academy team went on stage to fight the Spirit Hall, he already knew that they had broken through to the Soul Master level, and their soul power seemed quite high.

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Chapter 235 Ning Fengzhi Comes to the Door

However, considering that the other party was three years older than his daughter, he didn't pay too much attention. So what if the other party's talent was no less than his daughter's? The Nine Heart Begonia lineage was passed down through a single lineage, with only two living members at the same time. Their potential was limited, and they could not possibly threaten the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's position as the leading sect among support-type Soul Masters.

Instead of trying to suppress a non-existent threat and offend Lan Si, it would be better to act like a magnanimous gentleman and befriend Lan Si. Why not?

Of course, this was before he knew that the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul's shackles had been lifted. If he knew about the Sacred Heart Begonia, he probably wouldn't be able to sit still any longer.

He smiled slightly and said, "It seems that Brother Renxin has raised a fine daughter."

Ye Lingling was a reserved and taciturn person. She rarely spoke more than a few words to anyone except Lan Si and Zhu Zhuqing. Facing Ning Fengzhi, the leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School who had relentlessly suppressed the Nine Heart Begonia Clan, she merely gave him a slight bow and said nothing more.

After the introductions were finished, Lan Si didn't want to continue the pretense with Ning Fengzhi and went straight to the point, "I wonder what brings Uncle Ning to see me this time?" He knew that the other party was the kind of person who wouldn't come to the temple without a reason, and whatever he did, he had his own considerations.

“You really can’t hide anything from me.” Ning Fengzhi shook his head helplessly and said, “There are three things. The first is that after the people from the Star Luo Royal Academy lost to you and Miss Zhu Qing, not all of them went back. Two Soul Saint instructors stayed behind. Once you and Miss Zhu Qing leave the territory of Wuhun City, they will try to capture you. I suggest that you and Miss Zhu Qing leave with us then. With Uncle Jian here, even the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire will not dare to touch you.”

"Thank you for informing me, Uncle Ning. I have my own way of escaping." Lan Si declined the offer. This was not something he needed to worry about. With Qian Renxue around, it was still uncertain whether the two Soul Saints from the Star Luo Empire could leave Wuhun City alive.

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi glanced at Lan Si with some surprise. Although he knew that Lan Si was very powerful, and even the Golden Generation of the Spirit Hall was unlikely to be his match, this time there were two true Soul Saints. Did the other party really have that much confidence?

Fine, we'll just send someone to follow them secretly. As long as they save Lan Si at a crucial moment, the debt of saving her life will outweigh everything else. Then Lan Si might just choose to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School like Uncle Jian.

Thinking of this, he skipped the previous topic, "The second thing, Rongrong..."

As he spoke, Ning Fengzhi looked at Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong's pretty face instantly turned pale. She bit her red lips tightly, her eyes red, and with extreme reluctance, she whispered three words to Lan Si: "I'm sorry..."

“Miss Ning, it’s best not to force yourself. Besides, you don’t owe me anything. My conflict with Tang San, Dai Mubai, and Yu Xiaogang is between me and them, and has nothing to do with you.” Lan Si let out a light breath. He hadn’t expected Ning Fengzhi to go to such lengths to get the usually arrogant Ning Rongrong to apologize to him.

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes. He thought to himself that things hadn't gotten that bad yet, and continued, "It's because I haven't disciplined them properly, and Uncle Jian and Uncle Gu have spoiled them. I'm very happy that you didn't take it to heart."

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"Uncle Ning, let's talk about the third thing. I will do my best to do what I can." Lan Si didn't look at Ning Rongrong, but said calmly. Anyway, he would just agree to whatever she said; whether she agreed or not was another matter.

Ning Fengzhi nodded emphatically and said earnestly, "I want Rongrong to become your disciple."

"Become an apprentice?" Upon hearing this, Lan Si immediately lost her composure, and even the little kitten and Ye Lingling beside her were completely astonished.

Ning Rongrong's face turned pale and then purple. Heaven knows how much pressure she was under at that moment, being forced by her father to become the disciple of the man she hated most.

"Ahem..." Lan Si coughed a few times, somewhat incredulously, "Uncle Ning, did I hear that right? Miss Ning seems to be more than a month older than me. This seems..."

“A master is a teacher. Your strength is evident to all. Even Uncle Jian admits that if he were to be at the same level as you, he would be no match for you. I hope you can guide Rongrong. Of course, I won’t restrict you. You can guide Rongrong for a while after you finish your training with Miss Zhuqing.”

Now, given the current relationship between his daughter and Lan Si, it seems unlikely that he would take Lan Si as his son-in-law. And naturally, his intentions weren't simply to have Ning Rongrong become his disciple; one reason was to bind Lan Si to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and the other was to obtain Lan Si's numerous terrifying self-created soul skills.

Zhu Zhuqing, who is standing next to Lan Si, is a case in point. According to her daughter, before she met Lan Si, she was not nearly as powerful as she is now, and she did not know those strange footwork and claw techniques. She learned them after meeting Lan Si, which greatly made up for the weakness of agility-type soul masters.

If my precious daughter can learn one or two self-defense techniques like Zhu Zhuqing, and then pass them down like the Distraction Control Technique, then I'll have hit the jackpot.

If one day she could reach Lan Si's level and defeat other Soul Masters of the same level without relying on her Martial Soul, that would be wonderful. Perhaps my precious daughter could even become the first support-type Soul Master in history with offensive capabilities.

Lan Si looked at Ning Fengzhi, who had a hopeful expression, and then at Ning Rongrong, whose face was extremely pale. He took a deep breath and said, "Uncle Ning, I think it would be better to put the master-disciple relationship aside for now. After I return from my training, I will guide Miss Ning for a period of time. Once we have established a real master-disciple relationship, if she is truly willing to become my disciple, then I will accept her as my disciple. What do you think?"

These simple words, no matter how you look at them, were in Ning Fengzhi's best interest, so he naturally agreed. The two hit it off immediately and made an agreement that was impossible to fulfill.