Xue Tianxing immediately spread out a sheet of paper and picked up his brush to write a letter.
He first expressed his respect for Ning Fengzhi, then frankly explained Ning Rongrong's wish to remain at Barak Academy. Finally, he made a weighty promise—he possessed an Immortal Herb that could help Ning Rongrong's Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul evolve into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, on the condition that she be allowed to join Barak Academy.
After finishing, Xue Tianxing carefully reviewed it, sealed it, and handed it to a trusted guard, ordering him to deliver it to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect at once.
The next morning, the atmosphere in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's council hall was solemn and grave.
Ning Fengzhi sat in the seat of honor, while Sword Douluo Chen Xin and Bone Douluo Gu Rong sat on either side. All three had their eyes fixed on the letter from the Balak Kingdom lying on the table.
The guard had barely delivered the letter when Ning Fengzhi impatiently opened it and began reading. His expression grew increasingly grave as he read. Once he had finished, he passed the letter to Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.
The two quickly read through it, and the hall fell into a brief silence.
Ning Fengzhi was the first to speak, hesitation in his voice:
"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, what do you think? Xue Tianxing says he can evolve Rongrong's Martial Soul into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. The temptation is enormous, but it also means we may have to give up some of our interests in the Heaven Dou Empire, and might even arouse Xue Ye's suspicion."
Sword Douluo set down the letter, his gaze firm.
"Fengzhi, I think it is worth it! Rongrong has