I Am the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's Dog

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Beside him, Ning Wuque thought, Just as I expected, upon hearing Zhang Can's words.

Ring Blasting had an extremely high ceiling, but its floor was also high. Its requirements were absurdly demanding as well!

Generally speaking, the limit for Ring Blasting with a Super Soul Spirit was six rings. With a High-Grade Soul Spirit, it was only around three rings. Ordinary Soul Spirits were not even worthy of Ring Blasting!

Only Top-Tier Soul Spirits were suited to blasting nine soul rings. Even then, the backlash varied depending on the type of Soul Spirit.

For example, Soul Spirits like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda did not even qualify for Ring Blasting.

And Soul Spirits like the Seven Kill Sword, despite being equally high-quality, could not blast the ninth and most powerful soul ring due to their inherent nature. They might even be ignited like fireworks and blown apart because of it.

"I understand, Grandpa. I'm already very satisfied that the clan recognizes my knowledge!"

Ning Wuque knew how to tailor his words to his audience. His sweet words greatly pleased and impressed Zhang Can, an old man who had devoted his entire life to the clan, and further strengthened the thought in his heart.

He picked up a contract and the wristband-like Storage Soul Tool, then handed them to Ning Wuque.

"This Soul Tool is also part of your reward. It has a full twenty cubic meters of storage space, and it contains fifty Six-Colored Glazed Tile Tokens, equivalent to five hundred thousand Clan Contribution Points."

"Five hundred thousand!"

Ning Wuque was utterly shocked. This had far exceeded his expectations. After all, his idea—which had even required others to help conduct the experiments—should not have been worth so much!

It was like he had contributed only thirty percent of the theoretical foundation yet received sixty percent of the full returns!

As expected of the wealthy Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.

Starting today, Ning Wuque was the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's vicious dog! Lackey! Too... Ahem, ahem, no, that wouldn't do.

The purchasing power of these five hundred thousand Clan Contribution Points was equivalent to seven hundred and fifty thousand Gold Soul Coins. More importantly, they could buy rare treasures within the clan that were unavailable on the market, such as Ten-Thousand-Year Supreme Whale Oil. That was the dream medicine of body cultivators!

"Hehahahaha."

Seeing Ning Wuque's excited, delighted expression, Zhang Can felt that all his efforts had been worthwhile.

Ning Wuque had suffered and worked too hard these past days. He simply wanted his grandson to have something sweet and be happy. Then, he continued.

"And this. This is an additional agreement from the clan. If you can further refine the theoretical foundation of Ring Blasting in the future, the clan will pay extra to purchase it from you. So, are you surprised, Wuque?"

"Grand... Grandpa!"

Ning Wuque was no fool. His theory was not worth this many resources. Even factoring in the favorable first impression he had made on the clan's higher-ups that day, it should have topped out at five hundred thousand contribution points.

This additional agreement had probably been obtained by Grandpa Zhang calling in favors for him.

Ning Wuque no longer knew what to say. With the soul of an adult, he could not bring himself to throw himself into Zhang Can's arms, cry, and act spoiled.

After accepting the two items from Zhang Can, Ning Wuque silently gazed into his eyes and said, "Grandpa, don't worry. I will never disappoint your kindness. I will definitely become the strongest!

"So what if I only have level-three Soul Power? So what if I have an ordinary Soul Spirit? As long as I want to walk a path in this world, there is no path that will not open itself before me!"

"You..."

Zhang Can sighed softly. He had known that nothing could be hidden from the naturally intelligent Ning Wuque.

Helplessly, he reached out once more and stroked the boy's head.

There was no tearful, heart-wrenching scene, but the silent atmosphere between grandfather and grandson was moving enough to bring tears to one's eyes.

After quite some time, Zhang Can watched Ning Wuque put the agreement into the Storage Soul Tool and fasten it onto his wrist. Only then did he pick up the final sheet of agreement and say, "There's also this. The clan has reviewed your Self-Created Soul Skill, 'Ninefold Yama Gates.' This should be another application of 'Ring Blasting,' right?"

"More or less, Grandpa. Ring Blasting is simply too far out of reach for someone with an ordinary Soul Spirit like mine. But if I want to climb to the summit and change my fate, I need powerful enough momentum.

"So I thought, wouldn't it be great if ordinary Soul Masters could also use Ring Blasting to increase their strength? That was how this Self-Created Soul Skill came into being."

"Mm, then that's correct. The clan's intention is to let you refine this Self-Created Soul Skill on your own first. They plan to invest according to the progress of your development."

Nodding, Zhang Can handed the agreement to Ning Wuque and continued, "Once you can use this soul skill, the clan will invest in anything you want, up to a limit of one hundred thousand Clan Contribution Points.

"After that, further investment will be evaluated based on the skill's actual performance. Can you accept that?"

"Yes, absolutely, Grandpa!"

Ning Wuque nodded forcefully in agreement. As long as he could secure investment, that was enough. What he feared was the clan completely distrusting his abilities and refusing to invest in him.

Besides, this stage-by-stage investment was actually best. If they invested a massive amount all at once, both sides would feel uneasy.

For instance: Can he really develop it? Or, Is the clan trying to buy my life?

After putting away the agreement, Ning Wuque felt that all the fatigue and hardship he had endured these days had turned into honey and sweet dew. His whole being felt refreshed and at ease.

He was already beginning to plan how to maximize the value of these contribution points!

A small goal: absorb a thousand-year soul ring at around nine years old!

Don't ask. The answer was simple: he had money, so he could do whatever he wanted!

Of course, the real reason was that the higher the age and quality of a soul ring, the greater the boost it provided after Ring Blasting. Therefore, if Ning Wuque wanted to reach the peak or even become a god, he had to seize every opportunity!

It did not matter if his cultivation progressed a little slower. Later, he could use the properties of Ring Blasting to develop some brutal self-torturing cultivation method. Building a solid foundation came first. His starting point was far higher than Huo Yuhao's, wasn't it?

Though he also had far fewer cheats than Huo Gua.

"Wuque, have you figured out how to spend those contribution points? Here, Grandpa already prepared this for you—the list of items the clan has in storage this year. Go ahead and pick whatever you like~"

With a light laugh, Zhang Can gave Ning Wuque another huge, huge surprise!

He took a booklet filled with an item list from his Storage Soul Tool and handed it to Ning Wuque, watching him with a smiling, expectant expression.

"Thank you, Grandpa! This is the best surprise ever!"

Just as he needed it, Ning Wuque thanked Zhang Can before spreading the booklet across the desk. He eagerly grabbed the charcoal pen and paper beside it and began recording the things he wanted.

Ten-Thousand-Year Supreme Whale Oil, two hundred and fifty thousand contribution points?

Bought!

Mystic Water Pill, ten thousand contribution points?

Bought!

Soul Ascension Pill and Foundation Solidifying Pill sold as a bundle for five thousand contribution points?

Bought!

Soul Gathering Pill, Bone Strengthening Pill, Blood Activating Grass, Mind Calming Incense...

Bought, bought, bought them all!

After this spending spree, Ning Wuque reduced his five hundred thousand contribution points to just fifty thousand, about the same as the inheritance his parents had left him.

These items would be enough for him to officially begin Ring Blasting while he still had only one soul ring!

Super Soul Spirits and Top-Tier Soul Spirits did not have clearly established settings. Here, they should simply be treated as the author's secondary setting.