" Ye Clan Master Ye, Ye Ping'an."
" Ning Fengzhi, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
When Ye Tianxing first met Ning Fengzhi, his first impression was that he was an old fox, the kind who was cunning and calculating, and who was willing to set his sights on him for the sake of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's future.
On the contrary, Ning Fengzhi's first impression of Ye Ping'an only existed in the past student list of the Shrek Academy.
There was once a plan to have Sword Douluo Chen Xin personally go to the Shrek Academy to take on disciples, but this idea was abandoned later due to the conflict between Ye Ping'an and Ning Rongrong.
Now, upon meeting Ye Ping'an for the first time, Ning Fengzhi concluded that Ye Ping'an's eyes were too clear, unbelievably clear, no different from those of naive, inexperienced young men.
However, Ning Fengzhi was wary.
A twelve-year-old boy ventured alone to the continent, established a sect on his own, and even managed to recruit the renowned Dugu Bo and the Defense Clan, one of the four major affiliated clans of the Clear Sky Sect, into the Ye Clan.
Ning Fengzhi couldn't imagine how prosperous and thriving Ye Clan would be in the future, given the current favorable environment.
In comparison, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is no longer what it used to be. In order to avoid the double blow from the Spirit Hall's Qian Daoliu and Bibi Dong, it had no choice but to rely on the Heaven Dou Imperial Family in order to survive.
Ning Fengzhi as sect leader was both frustrating and helpless.
"Welcome Sect Master Ning to our sect." Ye Tianxing greeted him with a smile, and then noticed Ning Rongrong standing behind Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
Compared to the unruly Little Devil Girl in Suotuo City, Ning Rongrong was much more mature and composed at that time. With the sect undergoing a tremendous change, if Ning Rongrong continued to be so dissolute, then the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have no future.
" Ning Rongrong, it's been a long time," Ye Tianxing said with a smile.
"You... Sect Master Ye, hello." Ning Rongrong bowed and smiled. Ye Ping'an's status was different at that time. With a Titled Douluo in charge, his sect was comparable to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect today. He was a figure on par with her father Ning Fengzhi.
After they were seated, they sized each other up, knowing that they would likely become neighbors in the future.
Ye Tianxing, Ye Clan, is located behind the Sunset Forest, unlike the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which is situated next to Heaven Dou City and is therefore much safer.
" Sect Master Ye is truly extraordinary. At such a young age, he has established a sect on his own, with experts like Senior Niu Gao under his command, and the renowned Poison Douluo in charge. The future of the Ye Clan is destined to be extraordinary."
He starts by flattering you; typical businessman.
Ye Tianxing smiled and said, " Sect Master Ning, you are too kind. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has been hit by the Spirit Hall and has temporarily concealed its strength, I believe that there is always a way out. The phoenix will eventually rise from the ashes. Temporary hardship is nothing and will pass quickly."
The suffering will soon pass, because Ye Tianxing will personally end your suffering.
"Thank you for your kind words, Sect Master Ye. I hope so." Ning Fengzhi sighed inwardly. The situation had become increasingly dire in recent days. As soon as the disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect showed their faces, they would be killed by the Spirit Hall's subordinates.
Since the founding of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi had never seen the Spirit Hall so enraged. As a result, many disciples would be terrified upon hearing the words " Spirit Hall " and would fight their way out.
Ning Fengzhi regretted cooperating with Tang Hao, but it was too late to say anything now, because the Spirit Hall wouldn't listen to Ning Fengzhi's excuses and simply said four words.
"A fight to the death!"
" Sect Master Ning's personal visit to our sect cannot be as simple as just welcoming me, his new neighbor. I'm a straightforward person, so let's speak frankly," Ye Tianxing asked bluntly.
Ning Fengzhi wore a gentle smile, "As the saying goes, a close neighbor is better than a distant relative. Since we will be neighbors in the future, I am only representing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to seek cooperation with you."
"Cooperation? The Spirit Hall is now an enemy of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. My Ye Clan only wants peace and quiet and doesn't want to get involved in unnecessary conflicts." Ye Tianxing refused outright.
Are you kidding me? You want to cooperate with me? Do you want more people to share the burden, or do you think that because Ye Ping'an is young and inexperienced, your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wants to swallow me whole to strengthen itself?
Ning Fengzhi said he wanted both, because the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect couldn't withstand any more turmoil.
" Sect Master Ning, although I don't know why the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is at odds with the Spirit Hall, there are other ways to resolve the conflict between you two." Ye Tianxing smiled, but it was actually a wicked grin, because he had already figured out how to deal with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"Oh!" Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up, and he asked, "Please tell me frankly, Sect Master Ye."
After a moment of silence, Ye Tianxing said, "You know about ceding territory and paying reparations, right?"
"..."
Ning Fengzhi's face immediately darkened, Ning Rongrong gritted her teeth, her face filled with dissatisfaction and humiliation.
For a moment, the huge reception room was unusually quiet!
A cold snort broke the silence. It was Sword Douluo Chen Xin, who glared at Ye Ping'an with a questioning tone and said, " Ye Ping'an! What do you mean! You are insulting my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"
Ye Tianxing laughed upon hearing this, "The one who humiliated your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not someone else, but your own failure to recognize yourselves."
" Sword Douluo was defeated and lost an arm in Suotuo City, Bone Douluo died in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and not only did his disciples suffer countless casualties, but he also became a vassal of the Heaven Dou Empire. Times have changed."
Ning Fengzhi remained silent. Ye Ping'an had reopened his old wounds, causing him immense pain. Recalling the tragic fate of his disciple and Bone Douluo, Ning Fengzhi with grief.
" Ye Ping'an! Do you know what you're saying!" Sword Douluo stood up, his eyes like swords, and his unique aura as Titled Douluo pressed down on him.
He is telling the truth.
Just then, a weathered voice came from behind. Everyone looked back and saw Yang Wudi and Dugu Bo arriving together. They had all heard what had just been said.
"Long time no see, Sword Douluo, Sect Master Ning." Dugu Bo smiled at the two of them as a greeting. Only Ning Rongrong was trembling all over. This was the Poison Douluo who killed without blinking an eye. She really didn't know how Ye Ping'an got along with him.
( Ye Tianxing: Treat others with sincerity)
Within the Spirit Hall, Ye Tianxing is Ye Tianxing; outside, he is Ye Ping'an.
Dugu Bo coldly retorted, " Sword Douluo, is our sect leader wrong? Times have changed. Is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect still considered a top power on the continent? What's wrong with ceding territory and paying reparations?"
"In previous wars between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire, the Star Luo Empire always had the upper hand. They got to where they are today by ceding Heaven Dou Empire and paying reparations."
"If it were your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, would it be no good? Are you trying to humiliate us? I don't think so. Sect Master Ning has condescended to become the Imperial Preceptor, and your Sword Douluo has become the Protector Douluo. You've come this far, what else is there to hold onto?"
"Dignity, or what you call the sect's reputation?"
Dugu Bo looked directly at Ning Fengzhi and asked calmly, "Sect Master Ning, is the sect's reputation more important, or the disciple's life?"
Ning Fengzhi remained silent in the face of Dugu Bo's question.
" Swan that has fallen into the mud still wants to spread its wings and fly high?" Yang Wudi sneered.
"If I haven't seen it before, you must be Yang Wudi from the Breaking Clan." Ning Fengzhi recognized Yang Wudi's identity.
"It is I."