Double Yolk

If he could act by exchanging benefits, letting the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect help him hunt souls, he wouldn't owe them a favor, nor would he be too deeply tied to them.

"Sect Master Ning, to be frank, I have already reached Level 60 and need a Spirit Ring to advance to Spirit Emperor. That should meet your requirements, right?"

Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up.

He could advance just by absorbing a Spirit Ring, which wouldn't take much time.

In his heart, he still hoped Qin Yuan would undertake this mission; he was somewhat uneasy about others.

"That's wonderful."

Ning Fengzhi took out some documents and handed them to Qin Yuan to browse. "To be frank, that batch of Gem Raw Material is worth two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins and came from the Black Market. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect cannot openly handle such matters, but those who kill our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples must pay a price."

"Brother, I, Ning, have always acted by the rules, but when others bully me, don't you think they deserve a lesson?"

It was probably more than just a lesson.

Qin Yuan wasn't a fool; how could he not understand Ning Fengzhi's intentions?

He hadn't received any high-level missions recently, and Ning Fengzhi had come to him. There was no reason to miss this opportunity.

After obtaining the Virtual Reality Saber Technique and Slaughter God's Domain, Qin Yuan hadn't had any real combat. This was a perfect chance.

Qin Yuan chimed in, "In my opinion, people like that should be killed. Sect Master Ning is too kind. If it were me, I would slaughter their entire clan."

Ning Fengzhi gave a dry laugh. He hadn't expected the other party to be so cooperative, saving him the trouble of hinting.

"Slaughtering the entire clan isn't necessary; just make the wrongdoer pay the price."

"Brother Qin, since you are willing to share my worries, I won't hide anything. I have two missions for you. First, to avenge the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples. Once completed, I will have a generous gift prepared."

"Second, it would be great if you could recover the Gem Raw Material. If you bring it back, I will give you an additional reward equivalent to twenty percent of its value."

[Detected Three Star Commission Mission: Accept Ning Fengzhi's commission to avenge Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect disciples. Mission complete, reward Method of Detoxification]

[Detected commission mission of unrated level: Accept Ning Fengzhi's commission to recover Gem Raw Material for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.]

[Mission level will be determined by completion, and rewards corresponding to the mission level will be obtained. Maximum mission level: Four Star.]

It was actually classified as two missions by the system, and he could complete both simultaneously to receive two rewards.

If he was extremely lucky, the second mission could be considered a Four Star mission.

However, Qin Yuan felt the process wouldn't be that smooth.

How large could the Gem Raw Material be?

After the thieves stole it, they sold it off by taking it in small batches, like ants moving house, making it impossible to trace.

Qin Yuan knew the rewards for the Four Star mission were generous, but he wouldn't waste his cultivation time by blindly pursuing mission perfection.

After killing those thieves, he would casually retrieve the Gem Raw Material. He would retrieve as much as he could, aiming for high efficiency in completing the mission.

Furthermore, the reward for the first Three Star mission was something he urgently needed, which would be convenient for his future interactions with Dugu Bo.

"Sect Master Ning, the Gem Raw Material is easily dispersed and transferred. I can only retrieve what I find, so please be mentally prepared," Qin Yuan said.

For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, a mere two hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins worth of Gem Raw Material was nothing. Ning Fengzhi said this only to give Qin Yuan more reward, intending to win him over.

After receiving an affirmative reply, Qin Yuan continued, "Sect Master Ning, I don't need a reward for this mission, or rather, I'd like to receive my reward in a different way."

"Miss Rongrong must have told you about my Spirit Ring configuration. Although I can absorb Spirit Rings beyond my level, there are many troubles involved. For example, my sixth Spirit Ring requires a Spirit Beast between thirty-five thousand and forty thousand years old."

"If possible, I hope your sect can help me hunt for my sixth Spirit Ring. If the mission reward is insufficient, I will cover the difference."

Hunting a thirty-five thousand-year-old Spirit Beast would be as difficult as reaching the heavens for others, but for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which was full of powerhouses, it was just a minor matter.

Ning Fengzhi had no reason to refuse, yet he was still willing to pay the relevant reward.

Qin Yuan didn't want to owe favors. After several rounds of negotiation, both sides compromised. Ning Fengzhi would pay an additional reward equivalent to the value of the retrieved Gem Raw Material, and the reward for hunting the thieves would be offset by the Spirit Ring.

"Speaking of absorbing Spirit Rings beyond one's level, brother, could you perhaps share the method with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?" Ning Fengzhi asked.

After speaking, he realized he might have been too abrupt and quickly amended, "If this is your secret, you don't have to say."

He beckoned, "Waiter, bring the dishes!"

The method for absorbing Spirit Rings beyond one's level had always existed in basic Spirit Master theory, but no one dared to try it, or the success rate was extremely low.

Qin Yuan placed a book in front of Ning Fengzhi. "Sect Master Ning, The Great Dao is Simple. All the wonders in the Spirit Master world are, in the final analysis, contained within this basic theory. For instance, the method for absorbing Spirit Rings beyond one's level varies from person to person, and my method is unique to me; others cannot replicate it."

After the banquet ended, as Qin Yuan was leaving, Ning Fengzhi told him, "Someone will come to your shop tomorrow to fetch you. Be prepared."

After Qin Yuan left, Ning Fengzhi looked at Sword Douluo. "Uncle Jian, what do you think?"

Chen Xin said, "He showed no signs of lying. Perhaps, The Great Dao is Simple is the true principle of cultivation. Sect Master, I have gained new inspiration and will be going into seclusion for a while. If anything comes up, have Old Bone accompany you when you go out."

"Uncle Jian, his words actually helped your cultivation?" Ning Fengzhi was incredulous.

Chen Xin gave a bitter smile. "Yes. I've been overthinking many things. Some matters are not even seen as clearly as by an ordinary person. The Sword Dao lies in practice, not in the amount of Spirit Power.

"My father once said, 'A true master always carries the heart of a student.' My father knew long ago that the truth of the Great Dao lies among the common people. If my understanding is correct, I might have a chance to break through to the next level."

Ning Fengzhi didn't dare to delay.

The stronger Chen Xin's strength became, the greater the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's influence.

The two quickly returned to the sect.

As for the book Qin Yuan left behind, Ning Fengzhi flipped through it intentionally and unintentionally. It contained only basic theories, nothing special. But upon careful consideration, it seemed that existing profound theories all evolved step by step from basic principles.

Perhaps, the book held the truth behind the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's Martial Soul Evolution.

For a time, Ning Fengzhi was engrossed in such books, constantly flipping through them, trying to find hope to break through the shackles.

Golden Saber Shop.

"Boss, you took on another commission. Do you want me to help?" Chen Ze scratched his head, a little embarrassed.

This shop was earned through Qin Yuan's connections, but he had always been the one managing it and making money. Qin Yuan, on the other hand, was still sticking to his old trade, living life on the edge.

How could Chen Ze feel comfortable continuing to slack off?