Qian Daoliu's Vigilance, Bibi Dong's Curiosity

"Don't worry, Teacher. I will get revenge for the insult Su Ze gave you today in the future."

Hearing Tang San's solemn promise, Yu Xiaogang's face regained its confidence.

As the son of Tang Hao Douluo, Little San himself possessed Twin Martial Souls.

Combined with those special Soul Skills the other party had mastered.

He would definitely be able to win the Master Competition.

At that time, Yu Xiaogang's eyes were filled with fervor.

Those who looked down on him would know who the real clown was on the day of the finals.

Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

Su Ze was currently in his dormitory, having finished his day of Meditation.

He had this habit every day: after finishing Meditation, he would analyze his own condition.

Then he would plan his future path.

Although he was cornered by Tang San and the others today, he didn't suffer any losses himself and even gained 200,000 Golden Soul Coins.

Besides that, his encounter with Liu Erlong also gave Su Ze a better understanding of his own strength.

In a short, intense battle, his strength could match a Soul Saint fifty-fifty.

After gaining a clear understanding of his own strength.

Su Ze began to think about how to quickly advance to level 60.

Even with his Grandfather's Extreme Thunder attribute.

He was confident that he could advance to become a Soul Emperor in at most half a year.

Including the time to find soul beasts.

He might not be able to make it in time for the finals.

"I need another power to accelerate my cultivation."

As he thought, Su Ze recalled the stone containing Thunder God Power that he had obtained from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect earlier.

He took out the Golden stone from the Twenty-Four Bridges Moonlit Night.

Su Ze carefully sensed it, feeling the immense Thunder God Power emanating from the stone.

If the Thunder God Power within his body was equivalent to a small river...

The Thunder God Power contained within this stone is equivalent to a small stream.

Moreover, judging by the stone's shape, it's merely a corner of some larger item.

If I could obtain the complete item, or something similar, my cultivation speed would accelerate further.

At the same time, the Storm Dragon King could unlock its third stage.

With this thought, Su Ze made up his mind.

He would definitely utilize his connections to find as many stones containing Thunder God Power as possible.

Not only to improve his strength, but also to plan for seizing the position of Thunder God in the future.

After confirming this goal.

Su Ze began to ponder how to find them.

Soon, he had an answer: seek out those with vast influence on the continent.

For example, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Soul Martial Hall, which provided him with this item, and also his boss, the Silver Dragon King.

First, the Silver Dragon King. As long as he mentioned that this was related to his path to Godhood.

The other party would surely order their subordinate Soul Beasts to search.

However, Su Ze didn't hold much hope for this.

After all, apart from Di Tian who had traveled across the entire continent.

Most other Fierce Beasts basically stayed within the Star Dou Great Forest.

The chances of them finding anything were slim.

Therefore, Su Ze felt his main focus should still be on secular powers.

Take the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, for instance. Their affiliated businesses were spread across the entire continent.

If they seriously committed to searching, they would surely find something.

The stone of Thunder God Power in his hand was proof of that.

And the Soul Martial Hall was even more so, currently the undisputed number one power on the continent.

If he could persuade the Soul Martial Hall to help him search for stones containing Thunder God Power.

He would definitely achieve results.

After confirming the targets he could seek help from.

Su Ze began to ponder how he should impress these two factions.

First, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Although Ning Fengzhi had previously gifted him a stone containing Thunder God Power.

That was obtained by chance by a merchant guild under his command.

And after taking the stone, he had explicitly promised a favor in return.

If he were to approach Ning Fengzhi now, the latter would surely search and pay attention out of consideration for his face.

But Su Ze felt it was far from enough.

What he wanted was for the Seven Treasures Chamber of Commerce, under Ning Fengzhi's banner, to help him search at all costs.

Similarly, for Qian Renxue, Su Ze also hoped that Qian Renxue would mobilize the forces of the Martial Soul Hall to help him search without reservation.

And to get people to help with matters, one naturally had to offer something in return.

Su Ze pondered for a moment and then had an idea about what he should offer.

After Ye Qingxian had reorganized the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye, the Immortal Herbs grew vigorously.

Those precious Immortal Herbs could undoubtedly serve as bargaining chips.

However, Su Ze knew the preciousness of Immortal Herbs. If he rashly offered two Immortal Herbs.

It would still be too conspicuous.

Therefore, Su Ze decided to lower the tier.

He planned to offer Immortal Herbs to Qian Renxue as a trade, and seeds to Ning Fengzhi.

Given the talent and abilities he had currently displayed.

Just one Immortal Herb and one seed would still be justifiable.

As for the different choices, it was because Qian Renxue was a more self-centered person.

Trading a mature Immortal Herb would make Qian Renxue more willing to exert effort.

Giving the seeds to Ning Fengzhi was because, according to the original plot.

Ning Fengzhi placed great importance on the sect's legacy.

And a sect with a long history like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would have the capability to wait for the Immortal Herb to mature.

Therefore, combined with his favor, and the seed of this Immortal Herb.

It could also make Ning Fengzhi go all out.

Let's do it this way!

After reviewing it in his mind and confirming there were no issues.

Su Ze returned to the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye to retrieve a Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum Immortal Herb, and also took the Aromatic Silk Beauty seeds.

First, Su Ze went to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Ning Fengzhi was overjoyed at Su Ze's arrival and immediately invited him into a private room.

"Little Brother Su, what brings you to my sect today? Is there something you need from me?"

"Just say it. If my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has it, I will help in any way I can."

As Ning Fengzhi spoke, he served Su Ze a cup of tea.

"Indeed, I have come to you today with a request!"

As he spoke, Su Ze took a sip of the tea.

His eyes immediately lit up. The tea was refreshing and soothing to the throat. What a fine tea!

Hearing Su Ze's words, Ning Fengzhi was overjoyed.

As a superior, he wasn't afraid of Su Ze having requests.

He was afraid of Su Ze being indifferent.

With a request, it would be easier to win him over.

Ning Fengzhi immediately said with deep meaning, "Little Brother Su, I consider you one of us. I will definitely help with anything I can."

As a businessman, Ning Fengzhi felt it was time to start preparing to recruit Su Ze.

Seeing the smile on Ning Fengzhi's face, Su Ze understood the subtext.

He could help, but Su Ze would have to repay the favor, or in other words, become one of them.

Looking at Ning Fengzhi, who was smiling before him, Su Ze also smiled slightly and then took out a box.

After placing the box on the table, Su Ze slowly opened it.

The moment the box was opened, a rich medicinal fragrance filled the entire hall.

Upon smelling the medicinal fragrance, Ning Fengzhi's expression immediately brightened, and he leaned forward involuntarily.

He felt a sense of longing from his Seven Treasures Exquisite Pagoda martial soul.

His intuition told him that he absolutely had to obtain the item before him.

"Brother Su Ze, what is this thing?"

Ning Fengzhi's voice was unsteady with excitement, and even his address for Su Ze had changed.

Looking at the agitated Ning Fengzhi before him, Su Ze smiled calmly. "Sect Master Ning, by chance, I obtained a seed of an Immortal Herb!"

"After asking my master, I confirmed that this seed is named Aromatic Silk Beauty!"

"It has a function: it can allow auxiliary spirit types to evolve further."

The moment Ning Fengzhi heard Su Ze speak, he shot to his feet, gazing excitedly at the herb seed in the box.

Even though it was just a seed of an Immortal Herb, and it would take a long time to cultivate it.

But the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was an ancient sect with a long heritage, so time was not an issue.

Moreover, this seed represented hope, representing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's hope for further advancement.

It could be said that as long as he obtained this seed of the Immortal Herb now.

Ning Fengzhi would have no regrets towards the sect, even if he were to die now.

Looking at the excited Ning Fengzhi before him, Su Ze continued.

"Sect Master, I can give you this seed of the Immortal Herb."

"However, there is one condition. That stone containing lightning power from last time, I need you to help me find a similar one, no matter the cost."

"Even if it's just one."

Hearing Su Ze's proposed trade, Ning Fengzhi could hardly believe his ears.

For him, he was willing to pay any price to obtain this seed of the Immortal Herb.

Yet Su Ze's request was merely for him to mobilize the entire sect to find one item for him.

To Ning Fengzhi, the reward far outweighed the cost; it was an incredible deal.

"Brother Su Ze, rest assured!"

"I'll instruct our Seven Treasures Chamber of Commerce branches across the continent right away. I will definitely do my utmost to help you find a similar stone!"

"I guarantee it with the sect's reputation."

After receiving Ning Fengzhi's assurance, Su Ze nodded with satisfaction.

To him, this seed was as plentiful as he wanted in the Ice and Fire Yin Yang Eye.

If Ning Fengzhi truly couldn't find it, it would be equivalent to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect owing him a great favor.

In the future, they would definitely have to compensate him in other ways.

If all else failed, Su Ze could even make Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo act once with just this seed.

As for a transaction where money is exchanged for goods on the spot, Su Ze hadn't considered it at all.

If you hand it over willingly, people will appreciate your gesture.

If you don't, it's inevitable that others might develop ill intentions.

After personally escorting Su Ze out of the sect.

Heaven Dou Imperial City.

Crown Prince's Mansion

"I remember that adopted sister of Brother Xue has a Sacred Type spirit."

"This Singular Velvet Sky Chrysanthemum is very beneficial for Light Attribute spirits. It's an Immortal Herb I obtained by chance."

"Now that young lady!"

Su Ze did not choose to teach Qian Renxue a disguised identity.

Instead, he handed over the disguised identity to Qian Renxue herself.

This was for his own future.

It was very simple: as his talent continued to be displayed more powerfully, and especially after recently defeating Qian Renxue's true form, Su Ze knew without a doubt that Qian Renxue would be even more determined to recruit him.

But he absolutely could not be recruited.

And in the original work, the Soul Martial Hall heavily targeted geniuses who did not belong to their own forces.

Many geniuses had died at the hands of the Soul Martial Hall.

Moreover, he was about to go to Soul Martial City for the finals.

At that time, after winning the championship in the finals, he would definitely enter the Soul Martial Hall's sight.

If he still refused the Soul Martial Hall's recruitment then, the Soul Martial Hall would definitely have thoughts of taking action against him.

Therefore, to prepare for the future.

Su Ze planned to package himself, to package himself as someone who fell in love at first sight with Qian Renxue's true appearance, liking Qian Renxue.

This way, he could create a time lag for himself.

Even if he directly rejected Qian Renxue's recruitment later.

This liking would confuse Qian Renxue.

It would make Qian Renxue mistakenly believe he had already been recruited, and even prevent the Soul Martial Hall behind her from making a move against him.

This way, before Qian Renxue's true identity was exposed.

Su Ze would be safe.

Looking at the Immortal Herb before him, Qian Renxue's years of accumulated disguise talent were useless at this moment.

Her gaze was fervent as she looked at the Immortal Herb on the table.

To her, this Immortal Herb was as if tailor-made for her.

Not only did it perfectly match her Six-Winged Archangel's Light Attribute, but it could also compensate for the progress lost over the years due to political affairs.

Seeing Qian Renxue's fervent gaze, Su Ze smiled slightly and then took out his stone containing the Lightning Attribute.

"Brother Xue, this stone containing the Lightning Attribute is something I obtained recently, and it can effectively accelerate my cultivation."

"I hope Brother Xue can help me find something similar."

"If you can find it, I would be extremely grateful."

Hearing Su Ze's words, Qian Renxue was stunned. After a moment of silence, she asked, disbelievingly.

"Brother Su Ze, this is your only request? For me... my sworn sister is a very precious thing."

"Just this one request, and besides, Brother Xue, you have taken great care of me over the years!"

"And regarding your sworn sister..."

Su Ze smiled and said nothing more.

"I just hope Brother Xue can earnestly help me search, and at the same time, I hope to give this item to your sworn sister."

After saying this, Su Ze didn't say anything else and turned to leave directly.

With smart people like Qian Renxue, the more you say, the more flaws you reveal.

So it was better to leave directly.

It wasn't until she saw Su Ze leave that Qian Renxue finally confirmed that the Immortal Herb before her was truly hers.

"Snake Lance Douluo!"

As Qian Renxue called out, a figure in Golden Armor immediately appeared in the bedroom.

At this moment, Qian Renxue was also enveloped in holy light, her original appearance restored.

That peerlessly beautiful face looked at the Immortal Herb in her hand, a hint of doubt in her eyes.

"Uncle Yu, do you think this Immortal Herb is real?"

"Based on my senses, there are no problems."

Qian Renxue was not surprised by Snake Lance Douluo's words. She could feel the craving of the martial soul within her body.

After confirming the authenticity of the Immortal Herb, a proud expression appeared in Qian Renxue's eyes.

With her personally intervening, any Genius would submit at her feet.

That Su Ze had already fallen at the feet of her beauty.

Her charm was indeed extraordinary.

The joy of obtaining the Immortal Herb and the happiness of subduing a Genius made Qian Renxue exceptionally excited. She directly issued an order to Snake Lance Douluo.

"Go and instruct the branch halls of the Soul Martial Hall everywhere to search with all their might for stones of this Lightning Attribute."

As she spoke, Qian Renxue handed the sample Su Ze had left behind to Snake Lance Douluo.

"Remember, at all costs, find at least one similar item."

"I don't like owing favors, especially to someone I want to recruit."

Snake Lance Douluo had no objections to Qian Renxue's orders.

An Immortal Herb in exchange for a stone containing the power of lightning.

Snake Lance Douluo thought it was a profitable deal no matter how he looked at it.

Soul Martial City, Worship Hall!

Along with the stone sample, Qian Renxue's letter was also delivered to Qian Daoliu.

"Xiao Xue actually sent me a letter?"

With surprise, Qian Daoliu opened the letter. Upon seeing the words written inside, a look of joy appeared on his aged face.

"Xiao Xue was actually gifted an Immortal Herb by the Genius she wanted to recruit, and it's also extremely beneficial for the Light Attribute."

"Xiao Xue is worthy of being someone destined for Godhood in the future. Her talent and luck are both top-tier."

After praising Qian Renxue, Qian Daoliu's attention turned to Su Ze's deeds mentioned in the letter.

Defeating Xue'er at the age of 13!

A Mutated Lightning Attribute Martial Soul!

The moment he saw these details, Qian Daoliu frowned. Such a Genius appearing at Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

How could this be allowed!

This was even more monstrous than Tang Hao back then. They knew that it was precisely because they didn't eliminate Tang Hao in time.

That it indirectly led to the death of his beloved son.

Thinking of this, Qian Daoliu even had a thought surge within him: he wanted to personally eliminate this Genius.

Reaching Soul King at 13 years old.

The opponent would reach Titled Douluo at most by age 30.

Was this even more of a Genius than Tang Hao was back then?

But immediately after, Qian Daoliu saw another passage written by Qian Renxue in the letter, and his furrowed brow relaxed slightly.

According to Xue'er's account, this talented young man seemed to have already been captivated by Qian Renxue's beauty.

They had only met once, and he had already sent an Immortal Herb.

"My Xue'er's charm is truly unparalleled."

While feeling pleased, Qian Daoliu did not let down his guard.

After all, Xue'er was currently in disguise, and her true identity was not yet known to Su Ze.

If Xue'er's true identity were exposed, this young Genius might not still love Xue'er.

It might even lead to a situation where love turns to hate.

At that time, his Soul Martial Hall would still have a powerful enemy with immense talent.

Recalling Tang Hao's deeds, Qian Daoliu pondered for a moment before making a decision.

Simply have Su Ze submit to Xue'er for a short period.

He would give the opponent a few years to observe.

He would not make a move himself for now.

Meanwhile, the Papal Palace!

At the same time that Qian Daoliu received the letter, Bibi Dong, as the Pope, also received news of the letter.

On the Pope's supreme throne, Bibi Dong crossed her slender legs, her jade fingers continuously tapping the armrest of the throne.

In her other hand, she held a stone.

If Su Ze were here, he would immediately recognize it as the sample he had given her.

Although Bibi Dong didn't know the specific content of the letter, she had learned of Qian Renxue's order for all branches of the Soul Martial Hall on the continent to search for stones containing the Lightning Attribute.

So, she had brought this sample over immediately.

"This contains the power of the Thunder God!"

"Qian Renxue, isn't he the Six-Winged Martial Soul? How could he need an item of the Thunder God!"

"This must be for someone else."

Thinking this, a hint of surprise flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes.

Qian Renxue was actually mobilizing the power of the Soul Martial Hall across the entire continent for that person.

This meant that the person who needed the Thunder God's power was very important to Qian Renxue.

"Interesting! I want to see who exactly needs this Thunder God Power!"

"Ghostly!"

"Go to Heaven Dou City and investigate everything Qian Renxue has come into contact with. Report everything to me in detail when you return!"

"Pay special attention to people around him who possess Lightning Attribute martial souls."

Bibi Dong's majestic voice echoed in the vast hall.

"As you command!"

Following a cold voice, a black silhouette appeared silently within the hall.