Pink Cut Black!

Seeing this, Xu Tianyang relaxed slightly, but Xu Sheng's indifferent words immediately set his heart on edge again.

"At worst, we'll give up this Soul Bone and let them fight over it themselves."

"Hahaha, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion has truly broadened Fengzhi's horizons." Just then, a soft laugh rang out. Ning Fengzhi approached Xu Tianyang's group with Qian Renxue, Ning Rongrong, and Chen Xin.

"We dare not accept such praise from Sect Master Ning. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is wealthy beyond measure; we are merely showing off before an expert." Seeing them approach, Xu Sheng rose and clasped his hands in greeting. This was the sect master of one of the Upper Three Sects, along with a Titled Douluo—he did not dare act arrogantly.

"With your strength, old sir, why has Fengzhi never heard of you? I hope you might offer some guidance." Ning Fengzhi's manner was exceedingly humble. For a sect master to lower himself so far and treat worthy men with such respect, it was no wonder he had developed a sect whose main martial spirit belonged to a group of Soul Masters lacking offensive power into what it was today.

With the Clear Sky Sect in seclusion, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had faintly become the number one sect in the world. With two Douluo in one sect, its prestige was unparalleled for a time.

"This old man is Xu Sheng. I merely handle miscellaneous matters in the Myriad Treasures Pavilion. These two are my grandnephew and grandniece-in-law, Xu Tianyang and Xu Nianshuang. As for our origins, you will learn them later. I only hope you will not be too surprised." Xu Sheng stroked his long beard with a smile, unwilling to reveal even a scrap of useful information in advance.

"Greetings, Sect Master Ning, Senior Sword Douluo, Crown Prince Your Highness!" Xu Tianyang and Xu Nianshuang greeted them politely.

"So it is Old Master Xu." Ning Fengzhi did not press the matter. With a smile as warm as spring, he pulled Ning Rongrong over and introduced her. "This is my daughter, Ning Rongrong. She has come this time to broaden her horizons."

"This is the Heaven Dou Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe."

"Greetings, Old Master Xu, Senior." Qian Renxue and Ning Rongrong respectfully and obediently bowed to Xu Sheng.

"This old man has long heard of Sect Master Ning and the rest of you." Xu Sheng smiled and nodded. Looking at Ning Rongrong, he took out a Third-Grade Invincible Shield and smiled kindly. "A little trinket. Take it and play with it."

Ning Rongrong looked up at Ning Fengzhi. Only after seeing him nod did she accept the strange object, curiously turning it over in her hands for inspection.

"This is a Third-Grade Soul Tool called the Invincible Shield. It requires the cultivation of a Soul Elder to activate. A Third-Grade Invincible Shield can withstand a Five-Ring Soul King's attacks for three seconds without breaking." Seeing their puzzled looks toward the Invincible Shield in Ning Rongrong's hands, Xu Sheng explained with a trace of pride in his tone.

Gasp!

The group drew in sharp breaths and stared at Xu Sheng in shock. Ning Fengzhi, in particular, looked at him eagerly. "Old Xu, is this true?"

"The item is right here. If you do not believe me, you may test it when you return." Xu Sheng spoke leisurely.

"Old Xu has truly given Fengzhi a magnificent gift." Ning Fengzhi looked at the Invincible Shield in Ning Rongrong's hand. This gift had truly struck right at his heart.

As for whether it might be fake, he believed that someone of the other party's strength would not stoop so low as to falsify something so easily verified. If that was the case, then the Soul Tools they had seen all along the way were likely no ordinary items either.

Though the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda's support effects were heaven-defying, its wielders were ultimately support-type Soul Masters with weak personal combat strength. This Invincible Shield could give a Soul Master another life.

Unable to bring himself to ask for it to be returned, Ning Fengzhi looked at Xu Tianyang and Xu Nianshuang. An idea came to him. Since the other party had given such a generous gift, he naturally could not be stingy. After pondering for a moment, he took out a pair of Dragon Phoenix Bracelets and handed them to the two.

"This pair of Dragon Phoenix Bracelets is made from Blazing Sun Jade. When worn by Soul Masters, they can calm the mind and nurture the body. I shall give them to you two young friends today."

"Thank you, Sect Master Ning."

Xu Tianyang glanced at Xu Sheng. Seeing his Third Granduncle looking at his nose, his nose at his heart, Xu Tianyang gave him a thumbs-up inwardly. He had not expected his Third Granduncle to have played Ning Fengzhi so neatly. Truly, old ginger was the spiciest.

He accepted the bracelets without ceremony, then handed the phoenix bracelet to Xu Nianshuang. After receiving it, Xu Nianshuang examined the bracelet with great interest. It was not that she liked it that much, but because it was paired with Xu Tianyang's.

"Old Xu, the Myriad Treasures Pavilion has such deep foundations. How do you intend to trade this Soul Bone?" After the two sides exchanged a few pleasantries, Ning Fengzhi finally turned his gaze toward the Soul Bone in the nearby display case.

Even he had been startled by the Myriad Treasures Pavilion's lavish display. Soul Bones could be passed down as a sect's foundation. Though this was a Thousand-Year Soul Bone, it was no worse than an ordinary Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone. It was an absolute treasure, and few would ever put one up for auction.

"This Soul Bone will not be traded for money, but bartered for other items. If Sect Master Ning wishes to exchange for it, you may tell this old man what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is offering." A sly old fox's smile appeared on Xu Sheng's face as he watched Ning Fengzhi with interest.

After taking out this Soul Bone, they had already made their estimates. Only Spirit Hall, the two imperial families, and the Upper Three Sects could offer a price that satisfied them, with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect among the foremost.

After giving Xu Sheng a deep look, Ning Fengzhi went aside with him and began discussing the terms of the trade. He would not easily give up on this Soul Bone. So long as it could be traded for, what sect could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect fear when it came to treasures?

"Brother Tianyang, how do you have so many Soul Tools? Could it be that you know how to make Soul Tools?"

"And, and, Grandpa Xu just said this was a Third-Grade Soul Tool. Since there is a third grade, are there fourth and fifth grades too?"

After Ning Fengzhi and Xu Sheng moved away, Ning Rongrong came gracefully to Xu Tianyang and Xu Nianshuang's side. With a sweet, obedient smile, she asked curiously, her beautiful eyes full of interest.

The remaining four shifted their gazes slightly. Chen Xin and Qian Renxue both watched Xu Tianyang and Xu Nianshuang curiously; they were also extremely interested in this matter.

The techniques for creating Soul Tools had long been lost on Douluo Continent. All existing Soul Tools were ancient relics, yet the Myriad Treasures Pavilion could bring out Soul Tools by the pile. The other party clearly possessed a complete inheritance.

This was likely related to Xu Tianyang's group's origins.

Xu Tianyang looked at the curious Ning Rongrong. She appeared obedient and innocent, but he knew that she was Pink Cut Black, far from as simple as she seemed on the surface.

"Soul Tools are graded just like Soul Masters, from one to nine, corresponding to the ranks of Soul Masters. As for where these Soul Tools come from... that is a secret of the Myriad Treasures Pavilion and will not be shared." At this point, Xu Tianyang gave the three of them a meaningful smile.

Seeing Xu Tianyang's smile, Chen Xin and Qian Renxue already had their answer. Their wariness toward the mysterious Myriad Treasures Pavilion increased by several degrees.

The Invincible Shield alone showed that the boost Soul Tools provided to one's strength could not be underestimated. Just how powerful a faction with an inheritance of Soul Tools might be was likely difficult to measure.