Ning Fengzhi's Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone? No Reward Without Merit

"Sect Master, Young Master Ye has arrived."

Just as Ning Rongrong was feeling smug, a servant entered the doorway to report.

"Ah, Brother Ye is here!"

Upon hearing that Ye Ruilin had come, Ning Rongrong's eyes lit up instantly.

During this period, Brother Ye had been in seclusion for cultivation, and she hadn't seen him for a long time.

As soon as Ye Ruilin walked into the room, Ning Rongrong pounced directly toward him.

"Brother Ye, you've finally finished your cultivation."

The girl blinked her large eyes, which seemed to hold a hint of grievance.

Ye Ruilin knew that during his time in seclusion, Ning Rongrong had come to check on him every single day.

His gaze softened slightly in an instant.

He reached out and patted the top of Ning Rongrong's head.

"Be good, I won't cultivate for so long next time."

Originally, he had no feelings for Ning Rongrong, merely thinking of her as a little girl spoiled by Ning Fengzhi.

But when such an adorable little girl hovered before him every day, he couldn't help but feel his heart soften.

Ning Rongrong hadn't expected Brother Ye to take the initiative to pat her, and a look of surprise flashed across her face.

She clutched her head with both small hands, looking incredibly cute.

Ye Ruilin chuckled lightly, then looked toward Ning Fengzhi.

"Sect Master Ning, Old Wu told me that you had something you wanted to give me?"

He tilted his head slightly, his eyes filled with a trace of confusion.

Ning Fengzhi immediately thought of the soul bone that Kirin Douluo had sent over not long ago.

It was a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone of the fire attribute, a torso bone.

This soul bone was extremely rare and precious.

Ning Fengzhi was somewhat puzzled as to why Kirin Douluo wouldn't give it to his own son personally.

Instead, he had asked him to find some excuse to hand this soul bone over to Ye Ruilin.

Looking at the youth's questioning eyes, he smiled wryly.

It seemed both father and son were stubborn; Kirin Douluo likely didn't want his son to know.

"Actually, it's nothing much."

"I observed your cultivation last time, and you seem to possess a terrifying level of control over flames."

"As it happens, I have a soul bone here that is very suitable for you."

"If you don't mind, just take it."

As he finished speaking, a crystal-clear, fire-red torso bone appeared in his palm.

The soul bone radiated a wave of fire-attribute energy.

One look was enough to tell it was a treasure.

Bone Douluo did not know the origin of this soul bone, and his eyes were locked tightly onto the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.

However, he had no objections to Ning Fengzhi's actions.

Ye Ruilin was somewhat shocked.

This was a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, and a highly precious torso bone at that!

No matter where it appeared, it would be a treasure fought over by countless geniuses and powerhouses.

Was Ning Fengzhi really just giving it to him like this?

The youth frowned slightly.

One does not accept a reward without merit, especially when dealing with a smiling tiger like Ning Fengzhi.

He did not believe Ning Fengzhi would give him such a precious soul bone for no reason.

In the future, he would inevitably have to repay him with something of equal value to this soul bone.

Thinking of this, Ye Ruilin shook his head directly.

"Sect Master Ning, I cannot accept this without merit; this soul bone is far too precious."

"This junior does not dare to accept it, please take it back, Sect Master."

Ning Rongrong had also been surprised when her father brought out the soul bone, but she felt no resistance toward it.

However, upon hearing Ye Ruilin's refusal, a look of anxiety immediately appeared on her small face.

"Brother Ye, why are you refusing? This soul bone is incredibly rare."

"With this soul bone, your strength will become even greater."

She looked as if she had forgotten that it was her own father who had given the item.

Ning Fengzhi glared at his daughter, annoyed; she was barely grown, yet she was already learning to turn her back on her own family.

"Think nothing of it."

"You only need to know that with your talent, if you continue to grow, you will surely become a powerhouse in the future."

"My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has always enjoyed befriending the strong; consider this an investment in a future favor."

Ning Fengzhi's expression remained indifferent as he tossed the spirit bone directly toward Ye Ruilin.

Ye Ruilin caught it instinctively, a thoughtful look flashing in his eyes.

A moment later, he cupped his hands and bowed to Ning Fengzhi.

"This junior thanks Sect Master Ning for his kindness; if that day truly comes, I will never forget today's favor."

Seeing that Ye Ruilin had finally agreed to accept it, Ning Rongrong's face lit up with a radiant smile.

She immediately leaned in close to Ye Ruilin and spoke to him excitedly.

"Brother Ye, Father just awakened my Martial Soul for me. My Martial Soul is the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and my Innate Soul Power is level nine!"

Having said that, Ning Rongrong tilted her head back proudly, though her eyes remained fixed on Ye Ruilin.

Ye Ruilin understood Ning Rongrong's intention in an instant.

He immediately smiled and spoke with a serious, complimentary tone.

"So Rongrong's talent is that impressive."

"Then Brother Ye will have to rely on Rongrong to look after him in the future."

These two sentences made the smile on Ning Rongrong's face even brighter, and she immediately patted her chest in assurance.

"Don't you worry, Brother Ye. Rongrong will definitely support you well in the future. Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is the strongest support-type Martial Soul, after all."

The pride and smugness on the girl's face made everyone present burst into laughter.

Ye Ruilin then considered a certain point.

The Auspicious Qilin Martial Soul he had awakened possessed the Pixiu Power.

One of the aspects of the Pixiu Power, Fortune Gathering, seemed to share some commonalities with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Could this mean that his Auspicious Qilin Martial Soul and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda might have some underlying connection?

One had to know that a Martial Soul Fusion Skill could only be successfully performed if there was a compatibility between the two parties' Martial Souls.

Did this mean that his Martial Soul and Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul could potentially perform a Martial Soul Fusion Skill?

His eyes flickered as thoughts stirred within him, and he had a feeling in his heart.

It seemed that his idea might actually be achievable.

"Sect Master Ning, you should also know that the Martial Soul I awakened is the Auspicious Qilin, which carries the Auspicious Power."

Ye Ruilin looked toward Ning Fengzhi.

A trace of confusion flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, as he did not understand why Ye Ruilin would suddenly inform him of his Martial Soul's nature.

Nevertheless, he nodded instinctively.

From the two previous battles, he had already gained some understanding of Ye Ruilin's situation.

This boy definitely had not awakened Twin Martial Souls.

The white Qilin and the Fire Qilin that appeared on the field were likely related as manifestations of the same entity.

"I would like to ask for Sect Master Ning's permission to let Rongrong and me attempt a Martial Soul fusion."

The moment Ye Ruilin spoke, the teacup in Ning Fengzhi's hand shattered.

Scalding tea dripped down his fingertips, yet Ning Fengzhi did not feel a thing.

His entire focus was locked onto the words "Martial Soul fusion."

"Are you saying you want to attempt a Martial Soul fusion with Rongrong?"

"One of you is a beast Martial Soul, the other is a tool Martial Soul—you want to fuse them?"

As he said this, Ning Fengzhi instinctively shook his head.

For two completely different types of Martial Souls to fuse was simply an impossible feat.

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo also shook their heads, deeming it an impossibility.

Yet, a look of confidence remained on Ye Ruilin's face.

"Sect Master Ning, please let me try!"