"This flower must not be swallowed directly. Gently draw on its stamens, slowly absorbing its essence into your body, then cultivate your soul power to spread its medicinal effects through every limb and bone."
Yu Cheng gave his instructions, and Ning Fengzhi listened intently, committing every word to memory.
"Thank you for your guidance, Master Yu Cheng."
He cupped his hands in sincere thanks.
"There's one more thing."
Yu Cheng spoke again.
Ning Fengzhi immediately cupped his hands. "Please tell me, Grandmaster. What is it?"
His attitude toward Yu Cheng had gone beyond politeness to heartfelt respect.
Young as this boy was, both his Whale Rubber Theory and his earlier explanation of gemstone-type martial souls demonstrated knowledge and wisdom far beyond his years.
"Sect Master Ning, do you intend to give this herb to Rongrong, or take it yourself?"
Yu Cheng looked at him and asked directly.
Ning Fengzhi paused in surprise.
"Of course..."
His instinctive response was to say it was for Ning Rongrong.
Ning Rongrong had innate rank-nine soul power and had absorbed a thousand-year second soul ring. She was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's most outstanding talent in recent years.
Naturally, someone so gifted should receive all the best resources.
But Ning Fengzhi stopped with the words on the tip of his tongue.
Why would Yu Cheng ask that?
Since he had asked, there must be some deeper meaning behind it.
Ning Fengzhi changed his response. "What are your thoughts, Master Yu Cheng? Please spare no guidance."
Yu Cheng nodded.
"There's only one of this herb. The choice requires careful consideration."
"In my opinion, what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect needs most isn't one individual's supreme combat strength, but a stable line of succession."
He paused to organize his words.
"If Rongrong absorbs this herb,