The True Effect of Whale Rubber, Ning Fengzhi's Fervor
"Is that really true?!"
Ning Fengzhi's breathing quickened, and his eyes locked on Jiang Taichu.
He finally understood why Jiang Taichu was so confident.
Something that could raise the age limit of the Soul Rings a Soul Master could absorb, yet had never been discovered by the Soul Master World—if used properly, its value to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be immeasurable.
Not only that, but if its effect were proven, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might leave a bold, colorful mark on the history of the Soul Master World.
"Yes. Sect Master Ning knows of it too. Its real name is... Whale Rubber!"
As soon as Jiang Taichu finished speaking, looks of shock appeared on the faces of all four people present.
"Whale Rubber?"
"I consumed Whale Rubber when I was young, but it had none of the effects you described, young genius Jiang."
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly and gave his opinion.
Jiang Taichu shook his head and began explaining how Whale Rubber was really used.
"That was because the Whale Rubber was used incorrectly."
"The proper way to use Whale Rubber is to roast it over a fire until it melts into a thick, golden-yellow paste."
"The greater the age of the Whale Rubber, the more it can raise the age limit of the Soul Rings a Soul Master can absorb."
"Generally speaking, the more talented a Soul Master is, the more Whale Rubber they can consume, and the higher the age limit of the Soul Rings they can absorb."
"I've told you what I needed to, Sect Master Ning. You only need to test it to find out whether what I said is true."
By now, Ning Fengzhi was eighty percent convinced.
As for the remaining twenty percent, he only needed to test it before he could believe it completely.
If Whale Rubber really had such an effect, Ning Fengzhi was confident that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's revenue could multiply several times over this year.
Before long, Ning Fengzhi had someone prepare a piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber according to Jiang Taichu's instructions and bring it into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's main hall.
Ning Fengzhi cut off a small piece and consumed it.
The processed Whale Rubber had a reduced effect on sexual desire, and with Ning Fengzhi's Soul Saint level cultivation, he could easily control his body.
Once the Whale Rubber's effects had passed, Ning Fengzhi examined the state of his body again.
"Just as Taichu said, I can feel that my physical condition has improved somewhat."
"A small piece of Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber can probably only raise the age limit by two or three hundred years."
"If I consumed a fist-sized piece of Whale Rubber, I reckon I could raise the age limit of the Soul Rings I can absorb by one or two thousand years."
"But that's for a Soul Saint like me. For an ordinary Soul Scholar or Soul Master, even with Whale Rubber, it would most likely only raise the limit by one or two hundred years."
"For a talented Soul Master, it could most likely raise the age limit by several hundred years, perhaps giving them a chance to absorb a Thousand-Year Soul Ring as their First Soul Ring."
Ning Fengzhi slowly described what he felt.
His eyes were now full of fervor and excitement.
Hearing this, Ning Rongrong sighed with some regret.
"What a pity. Rongrong has already absorbed her First Soul Ring, or its age could have been a few hundred years greater."
"But now that we have Whale Rubber, Rongrong's goal for her Second Soul Ring should be over a thousand years."
Ning Rongrong spoke confidently.
"Our Rongrong is the best! When Rongrong breaks through to Soul Grandmaster, I, Grandpa Sword, will take you to hunt a thousand-year Soul Beast."
Sword Douluo spoke up.
"Bullshit! You old sword bastard, didn't we agree? You already accompanied Rongrong to get her First Soul Ring. It's my turn to take Rongrong to get her Second Soul Ring!"
Bone Douluo immediately started arguing with Sword Douluo.
"Hmph, I've changed my mind."
"If you can beat me, I'll let you take Rongrong to get her Second Soul Ring."
Sword Douluo's retort left Bone Douluo speechless.
Bone Douluo's face flushed red, and he could only condemn Sword Douluo on moral grounds.
He was level ninety-five, while Chen Xin was level ninety-six.
Though their Soul Power Levels differed by only one level, their strength was already worlds apart.
Most importantly, sword users were the sneakiest.
In the middle of a fight, he might suddenly say, "I've achieved enlightenment!" Wouldn't that blow the whole thing apart?
Then Ning Fengzhi turned to Jiang Taichu and made a solemn promise:
"Taichu, from today onward, you are a partner of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Once the deal is done, I, Ning Fengzhi, will definitely give you the thirty percent share you asked for. You can rest assured."
Jiang Taichu nodded.
"Of course I trust you, Sect Master Ning."
"By the way, Sect Master Ning, would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect be willing to help me find cultivation resources?"
"Soul Beast meat rich in energy, as well as all kinds of spiritual plants from heaven and earth. Most importantly, spiritual treasures that can strengthen mental power."
"I'll pay the equivalent value of these resources in Gold Soul Coins, as well as the equivalent value of the manpower spent searching for them."
Jiang Taichu told Ning Fengzhi what he needed.
As one of the Upper Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had access to a wide range of channels, so finding these cultivation resources would not be very difficult.
With the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's help, Jiang Taichu would no longer have to worry about cultivation resources in the short term.
He had just made a major deal with Ning Fengzhi concerning Whale Rubber.
Jiang Taichu was no longer short of money.
What he truly lacked was a way to turn that money into resources to make himself stronger—in other words, a channel for obtaining resources.
His second Summoned Beast, Xiong Da, needed to be raised, and his own mental power needed to break through as well.
Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly, signaling Jiang Taichu to put his mind at ease.
"Taichu, you are a friend of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Our sect is willing to help you with what you mentioned."
By this point, Ning Fengzhi had completely placed his bet on Jiang Taichu.
With Ning Rongrong there, and with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect having helped Jiang Taichu when he was still insignificant,
Ning Fengzhi believed that once Jiang Taichu grew strong in the future,
the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would not only be able to maintain its current position, but also reach another level.
"By the way, you just said that what you want most is a Heavenly Treasure that can strengthen mental power."
"As it happens, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's treasury contains a Heavenheart Cardamom, a fine treasure that can improve mental power."
"I'll have someone bring you the Heavenheart Cardamom shortly."
Ning Fengzhi seemed to remember something and spoke to Jiang Taichu.
Jiang Taichu was instantly excited.
This trip really had not been in vain. He would happily gain another treasure that could improve mental power.
It looks like there's hope of raising my mental power to the Spirit Sea Realm before I reach Soul Elder.
Jiang Taichu thought happily.
"Many thanks, Sect Master Ning. As for the Gold Soul Coins needed to exchange for the Heavenheart Cardamom, you can take them from my thirty percent share later."
Jiang Taichu spoke gratefully.
Once he received the Heavenheart Cardamom, Jiang Taichu planned to take it back for Ye Qingxian to examine and see whether it could be refined into a pill.
If it could be refined into a pill, the Heavenheart Cardamom's effect on mental power could be doubled.
Jiang Taichu especially treasured every kind of treasure that could improve mental power.