Visiting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

The patrol soldiers surrounded Gu Shenggo, while the onlookers scattered, unwilling to get caught up in the trouble.

The captain leading the soldiers looked at the wailing pickpocket on the ground with surprise. He recognized him—not as anyone else, but as the second son of Marquis Kaskas.

Marquis Kaskas was their immediate superior, responsible for maintaining security and order in Heaven Dou City. The patrol soldiers were under his command as well.

Seeing the marquis's second son wailing in pain, the captain felt a headache coming on. His boss was in charge of maintaining order in Heaven Dou City, yet he had a son with a compulsion to steal. What irony.

This was not the first time. It happened several times almost every month, and the soldiers did not dare interfere too much, since he was their superior's son.

Those who were robbed did not dare offend the marquis's second son either, and could only swallow their bitterness.

But now, he had finally stolen from someone he should not have.

Gu Shenggo had no intention of indulging him and directly crippled his hand.

The captain looked at Gu Shenggo and examined him carefully.

Handsome features, luxurious attire, and an air of extraordinary nobility.

Every sign indicated that he was not someone to be provoked.

Just as the captain was considering how to explain things to Gu Shenggo, a luxurious and noble carriage, resplendent in gold and jade, with swan reliefs carved into it and a swan banner flying from it, stopped beside them.

"What happened?"

A gentle voice rang out, drawing everyone's attention. They turned around, only to find that the speaker was none other than "Xue Qinghe."

Qian Renxue noticed Gu Shenggo surrounded by soldiers, and a trace of displeasure immediately appeared on her handsome face. She commanded, "Who told you to be so disrespectful toward Mr. Gu? Release Mr. Gu at once!"

The soldiers' expressions changed drastically. They hurriedly put away their weapons, dropped to one knee, and said in unison, "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince! Please forgive us, Your Highness!"

When Gu Shenggo saw Qian Renxue, the displeasure caused by the soldiers was immediately cast aside.

The patrol captain hurried to the royal carriage and quietly reported what had happened to Qian Renxue.

Qian Renxue's gaze fell upon the marquis's second son, who was wailing in agony nearby. Naturally, she knew that Marquis Kaskas had a son with a compulsion to steal, since Marquis Kaskas belonged to her faction.

"Send him for treatment. If Marquis Kaskas asks, tell him that his son offended my guest and was given a minor punishment as a warning."

With the crown prince's orders, the soldiers naturally complied. They respectfully apologized to Gu Shenggo, hoping he would not hold their earlier actions against them, then left with the marquis's second son.

Qian Renxue beckoned Gu Shenggo over and had him board the carriage.

A faint smile appeared on Gu Shenggo's lips as he entered her carriage.

The moment he got in, Qian Renxue nestled into his arms. Her voice reverted to her own female voice—cool and gentle, carrying a trace of pride.

"I was planning to look for you after visiting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. I didn't expect to run into you halfway there."

"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? What do you need with Ning Fengzhi?"

Hearing that Qian Renxue was going to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Gu Shenggo asked in confusion. He remembered that in the original story, Ning Fengzhi had accepted Qian Renxue as his disciple one year after she became crown prince.

"To win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. It would make my position as crown prince more secure."

Qian Renxue explained softly. Although she had become crown prince, she still needed the support of many people to firmly establish her position. If she could win over the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, her position would undoubtedly become far more stable.

"Then I'll go with you."

Ning Fengzhi had wanted to win him over not long ago. This was the perfect chance to lend Qian Renxue his support.

Qian Renxue nodded, shifted into another position, straddled Gu Shenggo, and lowered her head to kiss his lips. The two became entwined once more.

The reason the Heaven Dou Empire could contend with the Star Luo Empire was because three great sects existed within its borders.

The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the reclusive Clear Sky Sect.

Of the three, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan was the weakest overall. Its clan leader, Yu Yuanzhen, was a Rank 95 Titled Douluo. With the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon, known as the number one Beast Spirit in the world, he would not fear even a Rank 96 Titled Douluo.

Compared to the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which possessed two Titled Douluo, was much more powerful. It also had a large number of formidable soul masters following it.

Moreover, wealth was what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect lacked least. Given the special nature of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, finding all kinds of treasures and mineral ores was no more difficult than lifting a hand.

The Star Luo Empire possessed powerful military forces. If Spirit Hall had not forbidden the two great empires from going to war, lest the continent be plunged into devastation, and if the Heaven Dou Empire had not had the three great sects—

The Heaven Dou Empire, with its feeble strength, would have long since been destroyed and annexed by the Star Luo Empire.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was built atop a towering mountain that reached into the clouds. Its terrain was steep, making it easy to defend and difficult to attack. From afar, the entire mountain seemed faintly shrouded in colorful flowing light, dreamlike and beautiful, exceptionally alluring.

At the foot of the mountain was a modestly sized soul master town. Nearly everyone within was a soul master, with no ordinary people present. It served as the outer sect of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

The carriage stopped within the town. Gu Shenggo had Qian Renxue get out first, as he had some matters to handle.

Several minutes later, Gu Shenggo emerged from the carriage and went with her to find the disciple responsible for escorting visitors up the mountain.

This was not Qian Renxue's first visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Its disciples recognized the Heaven Dou crown prince and hurriedly led her and Gu Shenggo up Seven Treasure Mountain.

An hour later—

In the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's reception hall, Gu Shenggo and Qian Renxue sat on custom leather sofas, waiting for Ning Fengzhi to arrive.

Before long, several figures appeared: Ning Fengzhi and his wife, along with an exquisite little girl.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, Mr. Gu, I did not expect the two of you to come together. Fengzhi is quite surprised."

Ning Fengzhi looked at Gu Shenggo, who had arrived with Qian Renxue, surprise showing in his eyes as countless thoughts ran through his mind. This man had likely already been won over by the crown prince; otherwise, they would not have come together.

"Sect Master Ning." Gu Shenggo smiled and nodded, his gaze falling on the exquisite little girl holding Ning Rou's hand. This was Ning Rongrong, wasn't it?

Qian Renxue rose and gave Ning Fengzhi a slight bow as a sign of respect. Ning Fengzhi smiled and told her not to stand on ceremony.

"Your Highness the Crown Prince, is there something you need today?"

A puzzled look appeared on Ning Fengzhi's refined face. In a gentle voice, he asked the question, only to see Qian Renxue take out a jade box suffused with dense Soul Power. Smiling, she said, "Father often mentions Sect Master Ning to Qinghe. He says that Sect Master Ning is knowledgeable and learned beyond compare on the continent, and that Qinghe should learn more from you. I came today in hopes that Sect Master Ning might instruct Qinghe and serve as the crown prince's grand tutor."

After saying this, she opened the jade box. Inside lay a head spirit bone, emitting multicolored radiance. Spiritual power surged from it like a tidal wave, while powerful Soul Power spread through the air, making it feel somewhat viscous. Its grade was not low—it was at least twenty thousand years old.

To win over Ning Fengzhi, Qian Renxue had truly paid a great price, specially obtaining this ten-thousand-year Illusionary Rainbow Deer Head Spirit Bone from Spirit Hall.

However, Ning Fengzhi did not accept it. Instead, he fell into deep thought.

(Today's chapter was a little padded. Sorry, I'm not in a very good mood.)