Ning Fengzhi's Dilemma

"Why not hear our terms before refusing, Sect Leader Ning?" Luo Ling said nonchalantly.

"No matter what you bring out, the Distraction Control Method will not be passed on!"

Ning Fengzhi was somewhat surprised by Luo Ling's attitude, but he did not yield in the slightest.

"Don't speak too absolutely, Sect Leader Ning. No deal is impossible to make. If there is one, it only means the benefits aren't enough." Luo Ling shook his head.

Didn't Tang San obtain the Distraction Control Method in the original story?

Ning Fengzhi looked at Luo Ling, wanting to see what he could offer. When it came to wealth, he was confident that no one could compare to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!

Even if Spirit Hall offered Soul Bones in exchange, he would not think much of ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Bones. As for Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bones, who would use those in a trade?

Under Ning Fengzhi's gaze, Luo Ling calmly took out the Aromatic Silk Beauty from his Soul Tool.

On the way here, Bibi Dong had handed this Immortal Herb to Luo Ling, saying that he could decide how to use it himself.

Luo Ling had not refused. As long as Bibi Dong stood behind him as his support, that was enough.

The moment Luo Ling took out the Aromatic Silk Beauty, Ning Fengzhi, who had seemed so calm before, began trembling all over.

He stared wide-eyed at the flower in Luo Ling's hand.

"Looks like Sect Leader Ning knows what this is?" Luo Ling was somewhat surprised. He had originally thought that not many people knew of Immortal Herbs.

Yet Ning Fengzhi's expression clearly showed that he recognized this Immortal Herb.

It seemed that these great sects standing tall on the Douluo Continent still possessed some foundations.

"Where did you get this?" Ning Fengzhi could not help asking. If Bibi Dong had not been beside him, he likely would have reached out for it directly.

"That has nothing to do with Sect Leader Ning." Luo Ling chuckled. "What do you think of this flower, Sect Leader Ning?"

"Fengzhi, what exactly is that?" Sword Douluo frowned as well. It was his first time seeing Ning Fengzhi lose his composure like this.

"Uncle Sword, do you remember what the sect's ancient records mentioned? The item that could allow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to break through its limits and reach the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

"You mean..." A sharp gleam flashed through Sword Douluo's eyes.

"That's right. It looks exactly like the flower depicted in the ancient records."

"This flower is called the Aromatic Silk Beauty. It is a supreme Immortal Herb born of heaven and earth, nurtured by the essence of the sun and moon. It can make up for the flaws of a Martial Soul and even allow it to evolve."

Luo Ling explained unhurriedly.

"Are you planning to exchange this Immortal Herb for the Distraction Control Method, young friend?" Ning Fengzhi asked, forcefully suppressing his excitement.

Luo Ling looked at Ning Fengzhi without speaking, merely watching him quietly.

After a while, Ning Fengzhi grew irritated under his gaze. Transforming the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School was his lifelong wish, as well as the wish of the entire sect for many years.

And now, that wish was within reach.

Luo Ling suddenly smiled and shook his head. "Spirit Hall came here in good faith."

"Does Sect Leader Ning believe your Distraction Control Method is worth this Immortal Herb?"

The moment Luo Ling said that, the room fell silent.

Ning Fengzhi fell quiet as he looked at the boy before him.

This boy possessed none of a youth's immaturity. Instead, he was like a cunning merchant hardened by countless battles.

"I want the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to join Spirit Hall. The Distraction Control Method is merely included as an extra." Luo Ling stated his demand softly, his tone light yet unquestionable.

"Impossible!" Ning Fengzhi refused on instinct.

Luo Ling said nothing, simply looking at the Aromatic Silk Beauty in his hand.

At this point, he no longer needed to say anything.

Ning Fengzhi was the one who wanted the Aromatic Silk Beauty. As for the Distraction Control Method, as Luo Ling's Spiritual Power grew stronger, lacking it would merely lower the Raven Shadow Puppet's upper limit considerably.

Ning Fengzhi came back to his senses and looked at the unmoved Luo Ling, astonishment rising within him.

This boy before him showed no fear in the face of him, the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and the two Titled Douluo, Sword and Bone.

Pope Bibi Dong also had no intention of speaking, as if she had entrusted the matter entirely to this boy.

For a Holy Son to receive such indulgence from Bibi Dong...

"I need time to consider it," Ning Fengzhi said helplessly.

"Of course." Luo Ling smiled. "But we will only give you three days."

Ning Fengzhi could not help raising his head to glance at Bibi Dong.

"His words are my words." Bibi Dong answered expressionlessly.

"Then I'll have to trouble young friend Luo Ling to keep the Aromatic Silk Beauty safe for now." Ning Fengzhi forced a smile and nodded.

At Ning Fengzhi's words and under his gaze, Luo Ling handed the Aromatic Silk Beauty to Bibi Dong.

"Actually, I don't think it would be a bad thing for your sect to join Spirit Hall."

Luo Ling suddenly said, "The Clear Sky Sect is cowardly and incompetent, abandoning its most outstanding disciple."

"The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan knows only power struggles, while its Clan Leader is controlled by the elders."

"Only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is still fairly decent."

"Does Sect Leader Ning not wish to change the current situation among the Three Upper Sects?"

The deep crimson in Luo Ling's eyes became even darker in that instant.

Just as he had once done with Bibi Dong, he used the Soul of Desire's power once again.

Luo Ling was now a Soul Elder, and the Soul of Desire's power of suggestion had become even more terrifying.

"Think it over, Sect Leader Ning. My teacher and I will impose on you for three days." With that final remark, he took Bibi Dong's hand and left the reception room.

Only after Luo Ling and Bibi Dong had departed did Ning Fengzhi sit down in his chair, his face full of conflict.

"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, do you think we should join Spirit Hall?"

"Fengzhi, you are the Sect Leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. No matter what you decide, we will support you." Sword Douluo spoke solemnly.

Ning Fengzhi lowered his head. Though the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect appeared powerful now, its direct line consisted of support-type Soul Masters after all.

Once Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo grew old, if no one could shoulder the burden, the sect would likely become a target for everyone.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect possessed wealth beyond measure, but that wealth needed strength to protect it. Otherwise, it would only become other people's cash machine.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo did not linger any longer, leaving Ning Fengzhi time to consider things alone.

Meanwhile, Luo Ling and Bibi Dong had already returned to their assigned residence. Night had fallen.

"Xiao Ling, your performance today truly exceeded Teacher's expectations." Bibi Dong was astonished by Luo Ling's performance.

She had originally thought that Luo Ling merely wanted to obtain the Distraction Control Method, yet he now intended to recruit the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

"After all, I am Teacher's disciple and Spirit Hall's Holy Son." Luo Ling found it only natural.

After sensing Bibi Dong's feelings for him, Luo Ling had begun to take his position seriously.

Bibi Dong had already let go of Yu Xiaogang. What she likely wanted now was nothing more than to unify the Douluo Continent.

As her disciple, Luo Ling naturally had to put more thought into it.

Upon hearing Luo Ling's words, Bibi Dong gently stroked his hair.

After being strengthened by two Ten Thousand Year Soul Rings, Luo Ling had already grown to one meter sixty.

He was only half a head shorter than Bibi Dong.

Their movements appeared especially intimate due to the difference in their heights.

"Do you think Ning Fengzhi will agree to your demand?" Bibi Dong stopped stroking his hair, her face slightly flushed.

"He definitely will." Luo Ling answered without hesitation.

A faint red glimmer flashed through his eyes.

Even Bibi Dong's obsession with Yu Xiaogang had been changed by him. What was Ning Fengzhi in comparison?

Not to mention he still had the Aromatic Silk Beauty, such a powerful trump card.