Using Up a Promise

"Rooster Thunder-Cry."

Inside the room, following a cock-crow, a bolt of lightning shattered the window and struck the center of the floor.

Because the back wall was too close, a cloud of dust rained down entirely upon Ye Ruilin.

"Young Master, are you alright?"

Old Wu's figure appeared in the room in a flash, his sharp eyes scanning the surroundings.

"Cough, cough..."

"I'm fine, I'm fine."

Ye Ruilin covered his nose and walked out of the room, his body covered in dust.

He had only intended to test it out, but he hadn't expected the power of the lightning to be so swift.

He hadn't even had time to dodge.

Seeing that Ye Ruilin was unharmed, Old Wu finally set his mind at ease.

He then noticed the Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, which had lost its luster.

"Young Master, this is?"

Old Wu had never seen a soul bone lose its luster before.

"I have absorbed all of its power; this soul bone should be useless now."

Ye Ruilin exerted force with his palm, and the once indestructible soul bone instantly crumbled into gray powder.

Old Wu nodded; although he did not understand what had happened, he trusted the Young Master.

In the days that followed, Ye Ruilin entered the simulated environment to cultivate in seclusion.

Magma flickered, and from time to time, the sound of thunder echoed from within.

The commotion was so great that many in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect became aware of Ye Ruilin's name.

"What exactly is this kid's background?"

"His specific identity is unknown; Junior Sister Xiao Xian only said she met him outside."

"With this kind of commotion, it's no wonder Senior Brother Bai was defeated by him."

"..."

The younger generation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was filled with curiosity about Ye Ruilin's identity.

By now, the title of the number one disciple among the younger generation of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had quietly shifted to him.

Under Ye Ruilin's influence, Ning Rongrong also began to cultivate diligently.

In just half a month, she had already reached level ten soul power.

"Daddy, I want to go obtain my soul ring."

Ning Rongrong hugged Ning Fengzhi's arm, shaking it frantically.

She wanted to catch up to Brother Ye's footsteps as quickly as possible.

"Rongrong, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda martial soul has its own corresponding soul ring inheritance."

"Take me for example: my first soul ring can increase a teammate's speed by 50%, and my second soul ring increases strength; every soul ring can add a portion of attributes to a teammate."

"All direct descendants of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect obtain their soul rings according to this pattern."

"For your first soul ring, you can consider a soul beast like the Wind Chasing Wolf, which is relatively fast."

"I will have Sword Grandpa accompany you to hunt the soul beast and obtain your first soul ring."

As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, there were no specific requirements for the soul beast.

Ning Rongrong nodded blankly.

"I want Sword Grandpa to go hunt the most powerful soul beast for me."

The girl lifted her small face, her expression filled with longing.

"Look at you, you haven't been listening properly in class again, have you?"

Ning Fengzhi tapped Ning Rongrong's nose with a playful huff.

"You're already this old, yet you still don't know these common facts."

"The maximum your body can withstand for a first soul ring is only a hundred years."

"If it were the most powerful soul beast, your little body would likely explode on the spot."

He chuckled after saying this.

When Ye Ruilin entered, he happened to hear Ning Fengzhi's laughter.

Ning Rongrong had originally been somewhat dissatisfied with her father's teasing, but upon seeing Ye Ruilin's figure, that dissatisfaction vanished in an instant.

"Brother Ye, I've reached level ten soul power; I can go obtain my first soul ring very soon."

Ning Rongrong spoke in a rush, as if presenting a treasure.

Ye Ruilin had not expected Ning Rongrong to reach level ten so quickly.

A faint smile appeared on his face as he nodded.

"Truly impressive. I didn't expect you to reach level ten in just half a month."

Ning Fengzhi looked at Ye Ruilin, guessing that he must have come to see him for a reason.

"Rongrong, come back here. Your Brother Ye likely has business to attend to."

Upon hearing that Ye Ruilin had business with her father, Ning Rongrong obediently walked to Ning Fengzhi's side.

"Sect Master Ning, I have come today to ask Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo to fulfill their promise."

Ye Ruilin spoke up.

Ning Fengzhi raised an eyebrow.

"Are you certain you want to use up this promise in such a short amount of time?"

He could not fathom what kind of matter Ye Ruilin could have that would warrant using such a significant promise.

With two Douluo taking action, even wars between nations could be brought to a halt.

"That is correct. I need to make a trip to the Sunset Forest, and I hope both seniors will accompany me throughout the journey and follow my instructions."

Ye Ruilin nodded.

After a period of cultivation, his spirit power had already reached level eighteen.

It likely wouldn't be long before he reached level twenty to obtain his second spirit ring.

He needed to head to the Sunset Forest as soon as possible to secure the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Well.

Ning Fengzhi nodded. He had originally intended to have Sword Douluo accompany Ning Rongrong to obtain her spirit ring.

However, since he had already given his word to Ye Ruilin, it would be improper to back out now.

"Then I shall have them accompany you on this trip."

Ning Fengzhi said.

To the side, Sword Douluo merely glanced at Ye Ruilin indifferently, while Bone Douluo chuckled.

"Heh, kid, do you truly not understand the significance of the two of us?"

"Including the one behind you, that makes three Title Douluo!"

"With such strength, you could easily wipe out the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan if you wanted to."

"I am quite curious, what exactly is it that you intend to do, boy?"

Having said that, his gaze was filled with scrutiny.

"Daddy, I want to go too."

Ning Rongrong spoke up immediately.

Ning Fengzhi instinctively wanted to refuse, but the little girl spoke again.

"Daddy, I am already ready to obtain my first spirit ring. Since Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa are both going, I will be safe staying by their side."

"Brother Ye, please take me with you."

The little girl was clever; she knew that if Ye Ruilin agreed to it, Ning Fengzhi likely wouldn't object.

Ye Ruilin had originally intended to take only the three Title Douluo to settle things quickly.

He hadn't expected the little girl's cultivation speed to be so fast, making this a perfect coincidence.

After a moment of thought, he agreed directly.

"Sect Master Ning, since Rongrong also needs to obtain her first spirit ring, let her come along."

Seeing Ye Ruilin agree, a flash of mischievous joy crossed Ning Rongrong's eyes.

She quickly ran to Sword Douluo's side and began to wrap her arms around his, acting spoiled.

"Sword Grandpa, Rongrong wants Sword Grandpa to help her hunt a spirit beast."

"Bone Grandpa, Sword Grandpa, please take me with you. I will stay obediently by your sides."

The little girl said in a sweet, soft voice.

Bone Douluo was the first to cave.

"Fine, fine, fine."

"Fengzhi, with Chen Xin and me there, who could possibly touch Rongrong?"

"Since the girl wants to go, let her tag along."

Bone Douluo turned his head to look at Ning Fengzhi as he spoke.

Ning Fengzhi sighed helplessly once again; he felt he had been sighing in helplessness far too often lately!

Looking at his daughter's pleading eyes, he finally nodded in agreement.

"You must stay close to your Sword Grandpa and Bone Grandpa."

Giving Ning Rongrong a warning look, Ning Fengzhi shook his head with a wry smile.