Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tea

Ning Fengzhi nodded thoughtfully. Just as he was about to say something, a disciple entered.

"Sect Leader, a young woman calling herself King Canglan is at the mountain gate. She says she has come to visit."

The disciple knelt on one knee, his voice full of respect.

"King Canglan?"

Ning Fengzhi murmured the title to himself and picked up the report beside him again, his gaze settling on the two princely titles listed on it.

One of them was King Canglan.

"Show her in..."

"Never mind. I'll go welcome her myself."

Ning Fengzhi set down the report, rose from his seat, and headed out of the hall.

He wanted to welcome her personally not because of her princely title, but because the report stated that she had a Titled Douluo protecting her.

A Titled Douluo was a presence no faction could afford to ignore. Anyone who had one by their side as a protector was certainly no ordinary person.

The moment Ning Fengzhi rose, Chen Xin and Gu Rong exchanged a glance. Then Chen Xin stood and followed Ning Fengzhi.

The two left the hall and headed straight toward the mountain gate.

Before they reached it, Ning Fengzhi spotted a young woman in the distance.

She stood quietly before the mountain gate, her luxurious blue Gothic dress swaying gently in the breeze. A mild smile graced her flawless face, and from a distance, she gave an impression of serenity and understated elegance.

"She's very strong!"

"And exceptionally gifted at cultivation!"

"She hasn't come alone, either. Someone on par with Old Bones is hidden nearby."

Chen Xin spoke softly, his gaze passing straight over the figure at the gate to a spot in midair.

With his strength at the peak of level ninety-six, he had clearly sensed fluctuations of soul power from that direction. More precisely, Moxiong, who was concealed nearby, had deliberately revealed his soul power.

His purpose in revealing it was to issue a warning.

He was letting them know that Bai Wanwan had not come alone; someone was protecting her from the shadows.

"I'm not surprised that someone is protecting her in secret."

"But Uncle Sword, what did you mean when you said she was very strong and exceptionally gifted?"

Ning Fengzhi looked at Chen Xin questioningly.

"Fengzhi, how old do you think she is?"

Rather than answer, Chen Xin asked a question of his own.

"Her age?"

"Her face still looks rather youthful. I'd say she's about fifteen or sixteen."

Ning Fengzhi studied her carefully before answering softly.

"Then how high do you think her soul power is?"

Chen Xin posed another question.

"At fifteen or sixteen, reaching the level of a three-ring Soul Elder would already make her a genius. But since you said she was exceptionally gifted, Uncle Sword, I'd guess she's a four-ring Soul Ancestor, very close to becoming a Spirit King."

Ning Fengzhi smiled, his voice carrying a measure of confidence.

After all, as the leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he had seen plenty of geniuses.

Someone who could reach the rank of Four-Ring Soul Ancestor at fifteen or sixteen was exceedingly rare, even across the entire continent.

"No."

Chen Xin shook his head. "She's a Five-Ring Soul King, and she's only a single step away from becoming a Spirit Emperor."

"Talent like hers, and that speed of cultivation, are rare across the entire continent. That's why I said she was exceptionally gifted."

Ning Fengzhi rubbed at his ear.

He wondered whether he had misheard.

A Spirit King at fifteen or sixteen, and one who was only a single step away from becoming a Spirit Emperor.

Did that mean he could consider her a genius capable of reaching the Spirit Emperor rank at fifteen or sixteen?

No, she was beyond a genius.

She was a prodigy.

They reached the mountain gate.

Ning Fengzhi calmed the storm of shock within him and put on a smile as warm and pleasant as a spring breeze.

"I've long heard of your reputation, King Canglan."

"Now that we've met, I can see it is well deserved. With such extraordinary talent at such a young age, you certainly have a bright future ahead."

Ning Fengzhi smiled at Bai Wanwan.

Bai Wanwan was also studying Ning Fengzhi, though her gaze was a little strange.

If she remembered correctly, she had been in Heaven Dou City for fewer than six days, and she had only been granted the title of King Canglan that morning. Just how long had Ning Fengzhi supposedly heard of her?

Besides, she should not have been particularly famous yet.

"Ahem."

"You flatter me, Sect Leader Ning. My name is Bai Wanwan. My talent is quite ordinary, and I hardly deserve such praise."

Bai Wanwan smiled and offered a humble response.

Ning Fengzhi froze briefly at her words, but when he noticed the pride deep in her eyes, he understood. She was humble on the outside and proud within.

And Bai Wanwan's pride ran deep in her bones.

"Modesty is a good thing, but too much modesty is not."

Ning Fengzhi gestured invitingly and welcomed Bai Wanwan into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

As they climbed the steps leading to the hall, Ning Fengzhi suddenly asked, "Miss Bai, is there a particular reason for your visit to our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

"I've long heard of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but I've never had the chance to see it. Since I had some free time today, I thought I would pay a visit. Please forgive the unannounced intrusion, Sect Leader Ning."

Bai Wanwan walked beside Ning Fengzhi, her tone quite calm.

"It's merely a bit of empty fame."

"But you've come at just the right time, Miss Bai. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect happens to have a fresh batch of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tea to serve our guests."

A smile remained on Ning Fengzhi's lips, making him seem as warm and pleasant as a spring breeze.

"You're too kind, Sect Leader Ning."

As Bai Wanwan spoke, she surveyed their surroundings.

Soon, under Ning Fengzhi's guidance, they arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's hall and took their respective seats as host and guests.

Ning Fengzhi waved to a disciple standing nearby.

Before long, a disciple entered carrying a pot of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tea, its fragrance filling the air.

After pouring everyone a cup of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tea, the disciple quietly withdrew to one side.

"Miss Bai, please try the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tea and see whether it suits your taste."

Ning Fengzhi made an inviting gesture.

Bai Wanwan picked up her cup of Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tea and took a small sip.

The moment the tea touched her tongue, its rich fragrance burst across her taste buds. Even Bai Wanwan, who was not particularly fond of tea, found it delicious.

After she swallowed, its fragrance still lingered on her lips and tongue.

"Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tea certainly lives up to its reputation."

"Of all the teas I've tasted, very few can compare."

Bai Wanwan set down her cup and looked at Ning Fengzhi with admiration.

She was not exaggerating. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tea truly was delicious.