Ning Fengzhi's Terms

Hearing Oscar's words, no one was surprised at all. After all, Oscar was the Sword Sect Young Sect Master. He couldn't possibly have really come to propose marriage, could he? Besides, what kind of marriage proposal involves a child?

The meal was almost finished, and there was no one in the room to hide from, so Ning Fengzhi spoke up, "I wonder what you want to say, Xiao Ao? Since it's related to Rongrong, please speak freely."

Ning Rongrong, standing to the side, stared blankly at her Senior Student. How come she didn't know she was involved? Senior Student hadn't mentioned her once in the half-month they'd been on the road, and now she was starting to get curious.

Oscar didn't beat around the bush and sat up straight, replying, "I've come here to make a deal with Uncle Ning."

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi an eyebrow. He wasn't foolish enough to ask Oscar if he could make the decision, since Oscar was sitting there, which proved that he had the authority to do so.

Thinking of this, Ning Fengzhi was even more surprised. According to Ning Rongrong's letter, Oscar was only fifteen years old, right? The Sword Sect had already relinquished power so early?

It makes sense; a fifteen-year-old Spirit King is probably one of a kind on the entire continent.

If the other party wasn't the Young Sect Master of the Sword Sect, Ning Fengzhi would only have two choices regarding such a genius: either recruit him for his own use or eliminate any future troubles.

However, given the other party's identity, it was impossible to eliminate future troubles. After all, although his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was Upper Three Sects, the Sword Sect's apparent power was no weaker than his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Moreover, Oscar's solo arrival might be a test in itself, as there could be one or more Titled Douluo from the Sword Sect secretly lurking outside the sect.

Ning Fengzhi showed no sign of anything amiss, and instead asked directly and concisely, "What do you want to trade?"

"A treasure that can evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda." Oscar smiled slightly. "I wonder what I can exchange it for?"

"What?!

Oscar's words surprised the other four people present, including Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong knew that her Senior Student wouldn't make things up without reason, but how could this be?

As Ning Fengzhi's most beloved daughter, Ning Rongrong may have been a bit playful in the past, but she was extremely clear about her family's inherited Martial Soul.

Apart from the first ancestor, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has always remained the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Even though Ning Rongrong is said to have the potential to break through to the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, that is just a prediction by Ning Fengzhi and the elders.

Ning Fengzhi looked to be only around forty years old, but he was actually already fifty. He had spent his whole life searching for a way to evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, or even the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, but to no avail.

Or perhaps the ancestors of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda spent their entire lives seeking a way to evolve it, but to this day, they have yet to achieve anything.

For Ning Fengzhi, evolving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was almost impossible, but now a fifteen-year-old child told him that he could evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!

Putting aside whether it's possible or not, if the other party wasn't the Sword Sect Young Sect Master, Ning Fengzhi would have thought that the other party was playing a trick on him. No matter how good-tempered he was, Oscar would never have left this hall today.

However, the person who said this was the Young Sect Master of the Hermit Sect. The Spiritual Jade Sword Sect is currently at its zenith, and its strength has even surpassed that of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, or the former Clear Sky Sect.

Therefore, it is not impossible.

However, how could the other party possibly possess the method that his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had searched for its entire life without success?

Furthermore, the Spiritual Jade Sword Sect is willing to offer the method to evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in exchange. What could possibly be more valuable than that? An ordinary person might not understand what this means, but Oscar, as the Sword Sect Young Sect Master, couldn't possibly be unaware of its significance.

So, what kind of price would be required to obtain this method of evolution? To be honest, even Ning Fengzhi himself couldn't think of anything that could be exchanged for an equivalent amount to allow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

No one understood the terror of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda better than Ning Fengzhi himself. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda alone was enough to assist Sword Douluo Chen Xin, whose Soul Power Level was as high as level 96, and Bone Douluo Gu Rong, who was level 95. So what about the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?

According to fragments left by our ancestors, legend has it that once the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda breaks through to the Titled Douluo realm, its auxiliary abilities will be unparalleled, even enough to give a level 99 Peerless Douluo the strength to rival a god!

This rumor may be an exaggeration, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is already the top-tier Support System Martial Soul. So one can imagine the quality of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Could it be comparable to God-Tier Martial Soul? Ning Fengzhi's gaze suddenly sharpened, no longer gentle as before, and he stared intently at Oscar: "Xiao Ao, I think you don't need to play games with me, right?"

Oscar calmly replied, "So, Uncle Ning, I'm giving you the treasure that will allow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. What can you give me, or rather, the Sword Sect?"

Oscar did not directly answer Ning Fengzhi's question, but his words were undoubtedly the most powerful response.

"Boom!"

In an instant, a roar erupted in Ning Fengzhi's mind. It was true; the other party really did have a way to evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

But what could he offer in exchange? Ning Fengzhi wouldn't even dream of getting something for free, not even if the Sword Bone Douluo were sitting right there.

Since the Sword Sect's strength was no less than that of his Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, forcibly taking it was not even an option for Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Rongrong asked, somewhat dazed, "Senior Student, are you... are you telling the truth?"

Oscar looked at the somewhat dazed little girl beside him and patted her head. "Don't worry, I have no reason to lie to you, much less to lie to Uncle Ning."

Oscar paused, then sighed, "Actually, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have brought this method here. After all, the emergence of the Sword Sect will inevitably affect the interests of others, and as one of the Upper Three Sects, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect might not be without friction with us..."

Upon hearing Oscar's words, a glint flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, as if he had caught something.

Yes, if the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolves into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will surely reach a higher level. The newly established Sword Sect is in need of vigorous development, and their actions are tantamount to aiding the enemy.

However, if the two parties are friends or allies, this potential threat does not exist.

Oscar's words clearly indicate that the reason he was willing to offer the method to evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was mainly because of Ning Rongrong.

Why? Nobody here is stupid. Is it just because Ning Rongrong is Oscar's classmate? It can't be that simple.

However, judging from Oscar's behavior, things haven't progressed in the way they feared between him and his daughter.

Could it be that the other party was willing to make such a decision simply because of their friendship as classmates? Or is it because the Sword Sect has been in seclusion for too long, Young Sect Master is an extremely kind person? Just because Ning Rongrong is his classmate, he is willing to share the method that can evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda? This is obviously impossible, after all, even if Oscar himself is simple-minded, the Sword Sect is not stupid.

If the Sword Sect were truly that foolish, how could they possibly possess their current power?

Both Sword Bone Douluo and his companion focused their attention on Oscar, but even they couldn't come up with a plausible reason.

It can't be that the Sword Sect is simply kind-hearted, right? At their level, they know better than anyone that there's no such thing as a free lunch.

Moreover, the other party did not say what they wanted, but asked what they could provide.

This means that the other party still needs to consider the attitude of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. If the other party is not satisfied with the price offered, does that mean the deal will fall through?

However, if Ning Fengzhi hadn't known the method to evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, it would have been fine. But now that he knew, if the other party wasn't satisfied with his offer and wasn't willing to exchange, was Ning Fengzhi really willing to give up?

To be honest, if it really came to that, Ning Fengzhi felt he might resort to robbery.

Although the Sword Sect is powerful, he believes that no Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Soul Master could resist such temptation.

For some reason, the atmosphere suddenly turned cold, Ning Fengzhi just stared at Oscar, remaining silent for a long time.

Oscar wasn't in a hurry. He picked up his chopsticks again, took a delicate slice of meat, and placed it in Ning Rongrong's bowl.

Oscar's voice rang out calmly. "Rongrong, what do you think would be the most suitable thing to exchange for the method that can evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

Ning Rongrong was stumped by the question, because she didn't know what she should use to exchange it.

Because in her eyes, if such a method truly existed, it would be priceless.

Now it's their turn to make the decision, it's her father, so she didn't know how to answer for a moment.

You can't exactly say that you and Ma Hongjun are dating. As the eldest brother, can't you offer the method to evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda as your dowry?

Ning Rongrong was a bit carefree, but she wasn't stupid! After an unknown amount of time, Oscar's butt was numb from sitting, and Ning Fengzhi slowly closed his eyes. When he opened his eyes again, it was as if he had made a major decision.

Ning Fengzhi slowly said, "Xiao Ao, since you have revealed this method, you must already know what it means for me and for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"In fact, if we consider the value, this might be insignificant to others, but for me and for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School, this method is enough to make us risk our lives to exchange for it."

"But you should also understand that if we lose our lives, our very foundation, what use is this method? Perhaps in the end we won't even have the strength to keep this secret, then it's all nonsense."

After a pause, Ning Fengzhi said sincerely, "If you can guarantee that this method will evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda with 100% certainty, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can offer everything it has in exchange for this method."

At this point, Ning Fengzhi glanced at Sword Bone Douluo again, then clenched his fist. "But there is one condition, that is, it cannot shake the foundation of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, otherwise, we would rather not have it."

Listening to Ning Fengzhi's words, Oscar knew that this was the smartest decision the other party had made. In fact, if they really wanted to shake the other party's foundation, they might as well just go and snatch it from the Sword Sect.

Oscar never intended to shake the foundation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. The reason he gave the decision-making power to Ning Fengzhi was simply because Oscar wanted the other party to consider the value of this method.

Having been in this world for so long, apart from being tricked by Flender, Oscar has never suffered a loss at the hands of anyone else.

Oscar replied, "Uncle Ning, you flatter me. I came here with sincerity."

"If you want to empty the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School's coffers, then you're not a junior here. As I said before, the reason I came is because of Rongrong, so even for Rongrong's sake, I won't make any excessive demands."

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's relaxed brows from cultivation, Oscar slowly said, "I came here this time also to make friends with Uncle Ning on behalf of the sect."

Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi felt inexplicably relieved. At least from Oscar's words, it seemed that the other party wouldn't ask for an exorbitant amount.

A smile returned to Ning Fengzhi's face, "In that case, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will also show our utmost sincerity."

Ning Fengzhi didn't let Oscar make any demands. After all, the other party claimed to be sincere, and if he made a request that he couldn't fulfill, the deal would fall through.

At this moment, Ning Fengzhi's wisdom was on full display. What he wanted to offer would not cause the sect any significant harm, yet it appeared extremely precious and could bring tangible benefits to the Sword Sect.

In addition to Oscar's recent remarks, theoretically, this problem can be handled quite well.

Ning Fengzhi's execution ability is absolutely strong when faced with a method that can evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

As soon as he finished speaking, he continued, "We are willing to offer three ten- Ten Thousand Year Level Spirit Bone, one hundred million Gold Soul Coin, the Mori Town, one hundred miles south of Heaven Dou City, and a permanent alliance with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in exchange."

Upon hearing Ning Fengzhi's conditions, Oscar raised an eyebrow, realizing that Ning Fengzhi was indeed wise enough; his conditions were exactly what the Spiritual Jade Sword Sect needed most at the moment.

Clearly, after a long period of contemplation, Ning Fengzhi had already gained insight into many things.

Those three Spirit Bones, which are thousands of years old, are absolute treasures for any Soul Master or any force.

The same goes for 100 million Gold Soul Coin, but this is exactly what the Spiritual Jade Sword Sect needs most right now. After all, as Hermit Sect, it has almost no source of income. Moreover, you can tell from the Lingyu Escort Agency and the Lingyu Restaurant that the Sword Sect is definitely short of money right now.

As for the land, it is also something that the Spiritual Jade Sword Sect needs, since they haven't yet chosen a location to build a public residence for the sect.

Oscar of Mori Town also knew that although it was a small town a hundred miles Heaven Dou City, it was near the imperial capital Heaven Dou City and was the fiefdom of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School. Although it was called a small town, it could actually be considered a small city.

Moreover, Mori Town is very close to both the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and Heaven Dou City, and most importantly, it is not far from Sunset Forest. If it were to be the Sword Sect Mori Town's official residence, it would undoubtedly be the most suitable choice.

Finally, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's permanent ally—all of these combined are exactly what the newly established Sword Sect needs most.

Ning Fengzhi's terms of exchange gave Oscar the feeling that someone had brought him a pillow when he was sleepy.

As expected of the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, his Wisdom and strategy are top-notch.

But in fact, even after proposing such conditions, Ning Fengzhi was still somewhat worried that Oscar would raise the price.

This kind of mentality is actually normal, just like when Oscar first met Dugu Bo, he wanted to enter the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well, but was afraid that Dugu Bo would cause some trouble.

P. S.: Typos will be corrected first and then fixed later.