A Visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect: Lovesick Flower Protects Its Master, Fengzhi Recognizes Talent

On the morning of the third day of the holiday, a carriage slowly traveled along the official road outside Heaven Dou City toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Inside the carriage, Xiao Wu played with the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in her palm. Its petals glowed softly beneath the sunlight. She looked up at Tang San and said with a smile, "Third Brother, Rongrong said her sect has lots of beautiful glazed ornaments. Can we pick out a few when we get there?"

Tang San nodded gently, his gaze falling on the flower as he recalled Lin Zhixia's earlier reminder—the Lovesick Heartbreak Red could not only protect its master but also conceal special auras, making it perfect for hiding Xiao Wu's identity as a 100,000-year Spirit Beast. He softly reminded her, "Xiao Wu, when we meet Rongrong's family later, don't be too nervous. Zhi Xia and I are here."

Lin Zhixia sat beside them, holding the Star Guidance Bell and lightly tracing the patterns on its surface with her fingertips. She added with a smile, "Don't worry. Rongrong's father, Sword Grandpa, and Bone Grandpa are all very kind. They won't make things difficult for us. Besides, with the Lovesick Heartbreak Red here, no one will notice Xiao Wu's secret."

As they spoke, the carriage arrived outside the mountain gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Rongrong had already been waiting at the entrance. The moment she saw the carriage, she hurried over, took Xiao Wu's hand, and laughed. "Xiao Wu, you're finally here! My father, Sword Grandpa, and Bone Grandpa are all waiting for you in the main hall!"

The four of them walked into the sect side by side. Along the way, the disciples could not help casting curious looks at the three strangers beside Ning Rongrong, but none dared step forward to disturb them. After passing through the magnificent, glittering corridors, they finally reached the entrance of the main hall, where Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong had long been waiting.

"Father, Sword Grandpa, Bone Grandpa, this is Third Brother Tang San, Fourth Sister Lin Zhixia, and Xiao Wu, the ones I told you about!" Ning Rongrong introduced them excitedly.

Tang San and Lin Zhixia quickly cupped their fists in salute. "Junior Tang San—Lin Zhixia—greets Sect Master Ning, Senior Sword, and Senior Bone." Xiao Wu also obediently bowed. The Lovesick Heartbreak Red in her palm trembled lightly, and a faint glow silently enveloped her, completely concealing the Spirit Beast aura within her.

Ning Fengzhi studied the three of them with a gentle gaze. When he looked at Tang San, surprise flickered in his eyes. Though the boy was young, he carried himself with steady composure. The Spirit Power Fluctuation around him was not ostentatious, yet it possessed a condensed quality, clearly showing an exceptionally solid foundation. He smiled and waved a hand. "No need for such formality. Please, sit. Rongrong often mentions you before me and says you have helped her greatly."

Holding his longsword, Chen Xin swept a sharp gaze over Tang San but detected nothing unusual. He merely nodded slightly. "Not bad, boy. Your Soul Power may not be outstanding, but you have a certain toughness to you. No wonder you were able to help Rongrong break through." Gu Rong, meanwhile, stared at the Star Guidance Bell in Lin Zhixia's hand with curiosity in his eyes. "Little girl, the bell in your hand seems rather special."

Lin Zhixia raised the Star Guidance Bell and explained softly, "In reply to Senior Bone, this is the Star Guidance Bell my parents left behind. Their Remnant Souls are attached to it, so it means a great deal to me." Ning Fengzhi's eyes gained a touch more approval upon hearing this. "You value loyalty and affection. You are a good girl."

After they were seated, maidservants served tea. Ning Fengzhi went straight to the point. "Tang San, Rongrong said her Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda was able to evolve, and everyone's Soul Power breakthroughs were all because of the Immortal Grade Herbs you found?"

Tang San nodded and answered honestly, "Yes, Sect Master Ning. I found those herbs at the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye in Sunset Forest. Each herb has different properties and can address the flaws in different martial souls, helping people break through. Rongrong's Aromatic Silk Beauty was specifically meant to break the limitations of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"The Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye?" Surprise flashed through Chen Xin's eyes. "That place is a rare secret realm on the continent, filled with deadly poison and extreme conditions. How could a young man like you safely find herbs there and accurately determine the use of each one?"

Tang San did not hide Dugu Bo's help and briefly mentioned it. "Senior Poison Douluo, Dugu Bo, took me there. He is very familiar with the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye and helped me avoid many dangers. As for the uses of the herbs, I learned them from ancient texts passed down in my family." He skillfully avoided the secrets of the Tang Sect, saying only that it was a family inheritance.

The more Ning Fengzhi heard, the more appreciative he became. He turned to Lin Zhixia with a smile. "Lin Zhixia, Rongrong said that you not only guided her in controlling her Soul Power, but also helped her organize her insights on using the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. Are you very knowledgeable about Support-type Spirits?"

Lin Zhixia answered modestly, "In reply to Sect Master Ning, I only offered Rongrong a few suggestions based on my own cultivation experience. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda was already a top-tier support martial soul. Rongrong is exceptionally talented, and her breakthrough was ultimately the result of her own hard work."

At that moment, the Lovesick Heartbreak Red in Xiao Wu's hand suddenly began to glow faintly, drawing everyone's attention. Ning Fengzhi asked curiously, "Miss Xiao Wu, this flower of yours is quite unusual. It does not look like an ordinary plant."

Xiao Wu raised the flower and said with a smile, "This is the Lovesick Heartbreak Red. Third Brother gave it to me. It can recognize its master, and it can protect me too." The glow from the petals flushed her cheeks slightly, making her look especially adorable. Ning Fengzhi looked at the flower, understanding flashing through his eyes, but he did not ask further questions. He could sense the gentle power contained within it and knew how important the flower was to Xiao Wu.

By evening, Ning Fengzhi held a banquet for the three of them. Throughout the meal, he repeatedly asked about their lives and training at Shrek. He was exceedingly pleased with Tang San's steadiness, Lin Zhixia's intelligence, and Xiao Wu's liveliness. Chen Xin even took the initiative to offer Tang San guidance in using his soul skills, while Gu Rong said he was willing to teach Lin Zhixia some techniques for using soul bones.

After the banquet, Ning Rongrong led the three of them to visit the sect's Glazed Garden. The garden was filled with all kinds of rare glazed flowers, which shone brilliantly in the night. Xiao Wu ran excitedly ahead, while Tang San and Lin Zhixia followed behind, their eyes full of amusement as they watched her.

Ning Rongrong quietly pulled Lin Zhixia aside and whispered, "Fourth Sister, my father, Sword Grandpa, and Bone Grandpa all really like you and Third Brother. They said that if Shrek ever needs anything in the future, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will definitely help!" Lin Zhixia smiled and nodded. "That would be wonderful. From now on, we're friends."

Elsewhere, Tang San watched Xiao Wu running through the flowers, his heart filled with tenderness. He knew that this visit to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had not only gained them a powerful ally, but had also brought him and Xiao Wu closer together. As the night deepened, the radiance of the Glazed Garden intertwined with the moonlight, illuminating the figures of the three of them and foretelling an even brighter future for Shrek.