Unorthodox Methods

Unorthodox Methods

Qian Renxue left Bibi Dong's room, resumed Xue Qinghe's disguise, and quietly departed the Pope's Palace.

Under her arrangements, she drew no one's attention.

She arrived at the reception hall of a luxurious hotel.

The hotel was called the Seven Treasure Hotel, an enterprise under the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Fengzhi had sent her word not long ago, asking her to meet him here to discuss matters concerning Master Ratio.

Inside the reception hall, the Upper Three Sects and several other soul master factions had already gathered.

Regardless of whether they had held grudges against one another before, they now shared common interests and chatted cheerfully.

After Qian Renxue entered, she nodded to several acquaintances in greeting, a faint smile on her face.

Everyone who saw her smile was slightly stunned, an inexplicable feeling rising in their hearts.

When they had met Qian Renxue before, she had smiled and greeted them as well, but it had never been as natural as it was today, as though her joy truly came from the heart.

Of course, they had no idea how exhilarating an experience Qian Renxue had just gone through.

The self and Brother Ratio whom Bibi Dong had always looked down on had truly done her proud!

"Qinghe, did you encounter some good news?" Ning Fengzhi asked curiously when he saw Qian Renxue approaching.

Qian Renxue shook her head. "I was merely thinking that the emergence of an exceptional genius like Master Ratio is a blessing for our entire continent."

The others nodded one after another, deeply agreeing.

They secretly muttered to themselves that His Highness Xue Qinghe truly was the best at winning people over.

He had not even spent time alone with Master Ratio yet, but he had already made his stance clear.

Following his example, they began praising Master Ratio's knowledge and talent as well.

"It is just a pity that, for some reason, Master Ratio refuses to see things through to perfection and insists on making us research and complete it ourselves. Sigh, it would clearly be effortless for Master Ratio."

Someone could not help sighing as well.

Qian Renxue quietly memorized that person's information. Once she returned, when no one was paying attention, she would give that bastard who dared complain about Brother Ratio a vicious lesson!

"I heard a bit of gossip. Master Ratio is so eccentric because his face was disfigured. If we can find a treasure that restores one's appearance, perhaps we can make Master Ratio happy and change his mind!"

"I think we should offer him beautiful women! Master Ratio is a man—he definitely cannot resist temptation!"

"Beautiful women are not precious enough. The Tianshui Girl Group is what truly has charm..."

"..."

Everyone voiced their own opinions. They did not want to study the theories themselves. They would rather resort to unorthodox methods to make Master Ratio change his mind and tell them the complete theories.

Listening to their discussion, Qian Renxue was so furious her lungs were about to explode, yet she still had to maintain her fake smile.

Her Brother Ratio had not been disfigured, nor did he need any women!

She would not do anything to Bibi Dong, but if any other woman dared set her sights on Brother Ratio, she would have to be drowned in the river!!!

At that moment, Yu Luomian of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan suddenly said, "Everyone, Spirit Hall does not have only one master. Before Master Ratio, there was also Master Yu Xiaogang!"

"Although he was expelled from our clan for certain reasons, his knowledge cannot be overlooked."

"Therefore, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan will summon Yu Xiaogang back and have him lead the research into these subjects! They are both masters, so he will surely spare no effort!"

Yu Luomian announced loudly.

Yu Yuanzhen glanced at him in surprise, feeling rather displeased.

Everyone froze for a moment, suspicion flickering in their eyes.

Yu Xiaogang? That thing could be called a master?

Still, since it was personally announced by the Second Chief of one of the Upper Three Sects, they could not deny him face. They all offered compliments and expressed their anticipation.

Yu Luomian retreated to Yu Yuanzhen's side and transmitted his voice.

"Big Brother, we cannot let Ning Fengzhi have all the glory. We are both among the Upper Three Sects, so why should he represent everyone?" Yu Luomian was indignant, unwilling to let the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect overshadow them.

Yu Yuanzhen shook his head slightly and could only stand by without interfering.

The discussion continued. Most of their conversation revolved around the Bloodline Inheritance Spirit, the Three Elements Fusion Skill, and the method Master Ratio had casually displayed to upgrade Xie Yue.

As for the Synesthesia Beacon and the proposal for humans and Soul Beasts to coexist peacefully, almost no one mentioned them.

Soul masters killed Soul Beasts to advance. It was something passed down since ancient times—why should it change?

Without soul rings, could they still be called soul masters?

After several rounds of drinks, as the banquet was about to end, Ning Fengzhi smiled and spoke. "Master Ratio has already given us guidance and shown us that epoch-making breakthroughs are possible. We should be profoundly grateful. The rest depends on our joint efforts."

"The reason I gathered everyone here this time is also for the development of the Soul Master Realm."

"Spirit Hall has yet to give us a definite reply, so I have an idea. We should first establish a Scholars Alliance. Let every scholar on Douluo Continent register as a member, conducting research together and pooling our wisdom and efforts."

Ning Fengzhi's proposal was met with enthusiastic approval.

Although Qian Daoliu had promised to share the theoretical results, who could guarantee that it was true?

Across the entire Douluo Continent, Spirit Hall possessed the greatest number of theoretical scholars, as well as the finest among them. It even had more than all the other factions combined.

If they wanted to make breakthroughs, they would most likely still have to rely on Spirit Hall.

Qian Renxue wore a smile as well, but inwardly she could not help cursing.

These bastards were all coveting Brother Ratio's theories and trying to seize Spirit Hall's benefits.

Not a single one of them was a good person!

Ning Fengzhi then organized everyone to sign their names, creating something similar to a petition with thousands of signatures. When the time came, they would submit it to Spirit Hall together and pressure Spirit Hall into making it happen.

Qian Renxue held back her anger. Unable to sabotage it, she could only watch helplessly as Ning Fengzhi brought the matter to fruition.

After sending everyone else away, Ning Fengzhi kept only a few core higher-ups behind.

His expression immediately darkened.

"Brother Tang has disappeared. He left without saying goodbye. If I am not mistaken, he has probably gone to cause trouble for Master Ratio..." Ning Fengzhi said gravely.

"!!!" Everyone was stunned upon hearing this.

Abducting Master Ratio from Spirit Hall's headquarters? Had he gone mad?

Qian Renxue's heart jolted, and she immediately began worrying about Ratio's safety.

"Brother Tang has not returned yet, so he may have encountered an accident. Moreover, if Spirit Hall uses this as an excuse, it may take action against the Clear Sky Sect." Ning Fengzhi frowned deeply and sighed.

After all his calculations, he had never expected Tang Xiao to be so reckless.

The others also looked troubled.

However, no one was willing to confront Spirit Hall for Tang Xiao's sake.

The next day, Qian Daoliu moved swiftly. He gathered a thousand soul masters with different spirits and ranks at the new Experiment Ground prepared for Ratio, where they awaited Ratio's inspection.

Five of them were Titled Douluo alone!

This showed just how much importance Spirit Hall now placed on Ratio.

Among the Titled Douluo was Spirit Kite Douluo. She stood in the front row, her expression full of resentment.