"Dad, I was only able to obtain this rare soul beast thanks to Brother Ye!" Ning Rongrong nestled in Ning Fengzhi's arms, her little face full of pride and her eyes sparkling with excitement.
As she spoke, she vividly recounted everything that had happened in Sunset Forest, especially how Ye Ruilin had helped her obtain the Ginseng Baby soul ring.
When Ning Fengzhi heard that Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul had changed, his expression instantly turned serious.
He frowned slightly, his tone carrying a hint of tension.
"Rongrong, come in and let Dad take a look at your Martial Soul."
Holding his daughter, he entered the room, his eyes fixed tightly on Ning Rongrong for fear of missing even the slightest detail.
Ning Rongrong obediently nodded. She then held out her little hand, and a crystal-clear glazed tile pagoda slowly emerged above her palm.
However, this glazed tile pagoda differed from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda of the past—it had nine levels!
"This..." Ning Fengzhi's eyes widened, his face filled with shock and disbelief.
As the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, no one knew the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul better than he did.
Thus, the instant the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda appeared, he immediately noticed the tremendous difference between the two.
"That's right, Dad."
Ning Rongrong put her hands on her hips, her face brimming with pride.
"The immortal herb Brother Ye gave me directly evolved my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda! Not only that, my Soul Power has already reached level eighteen!"
In just a few months, her Soul Power had risen by eight whole levels!
Such rapid progress immediately made Ning Fengzhi's expression grave.
He knew full well that some soul masters forcibly raised their Soul Power by taking medicine. Though their levels increased, their foundations became extremely unstable.
He did not want his daughter to damage her foundation in her haste to achieve success.
Sword Douluo saw Ning Fengzhi's concern and smiled faintly as he spoke.
"Fengzhi, there's no need to worry. I have already carefully examined Rongrong's body. Her foundation is stable, and there are no problems whatsoever."
"This time, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect owes that boy an enormous favor."
Bone Douluo nodded as well, his tone somewhat solemn.
"Fengzhi, I suggest that Rongrong get close to that boy as soon as possible. It would be best if he could become the son-in-law of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
He paused before continuing.
"Over this period of time, I have seen just how capable that boy is. His talent and potential far exceed our imagination."
Ning Fengzhi raised his brows slightly at those words.
He had already harbored such thoughts, but Bone Douluo had always been cautious and rarely offered his opinion so readily.
Now that even he praised Ye Ruilin so highly, quite a few things must have happened during this trip to Sunset Forest.
Seeing this, Ning Rongrong told Ning Fengzhi everything that had happened during this time.
From how Ye Ruilin had helped her obtain a soul ring, to how he had used immortal herbs to enhance her Martial Soul, to all his performances in Sunset Forest, Ning Rongrong described it all vividly, her eyes filled with admiration.
Ning Fengzhi's expression shifted repeatedly as he listened. At last, he let out a long sigh, his expression complicated.
"If someone so talented could become a member of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, how wonderful would that be..."
"Dad, Brother Ye told me that he has a gift for you after he comes back."
Ning Rongrong suddenly remembered something and said with a grin.
Meanwhile, Ye Ruilin did not go to see Ning Fengzhi immediately. Instead, he brought Ma Hongjun and Old Wu back to his residence.
Ever since entering the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the amazement on Ma Hongjun's face had not faded.
As a youth from a commoner village, he had never seen such a magnificent and luxurious place before. His eyes were full of curiosity and envy.
"Kid, my Ye Family is not inferior to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the slightest."
Seeing Ma Hongjun's awestruck appearance, Old Wu could not help but sneer, his tone carrying a trace of pride.
At once, Ma Hongjun developed a strong interest in the Ye Family.
He turned to Ye Ruilin and spoke excitedly.
"Boss, when can we go back to the Ye Family and take a look?"
At the mention of returning home, Old Wu nodded as well. Looking at Ye Ruilin, he spoke in a gently persuasive tone.
"Young Master, you've been away for quite some time. It's time to go home and take a look. The family head and madam must be very worried about you."
Ye Ruilin fell silent for a moment. Then, he took two immortal herbs from his Space Ring and carefully placed them inside a White Jade Box.
The immortal herbs emitted a faint fragrance. Just one breath of it made people feel refreshed and clear-headed.
"Old Wu, make a trip home and bring these two immortal herbs to my dad and mom."
Ye Ruilin handed the box to Old Wu, his tone solemn. "This one is for my dad. Since he chose the family's path of evolution, this immortal herb is exceptionally suitable for him."
"If he takes it, there is a good chance his Qilin Martial Soul will evolve into the divine beast Milu. Milu is a Qilin that controls ultimate power, possessing incomparable strength!"
"This one is for my mom. It can heal the hidden injuries in her body and allow her path of cultivation to return to normal."
Ye Ruilin carefully explained a few more details before waving his hand, signaling Old Wu to quickly deliver the immortal herbs back to the Ye Family.
Old Wu accepted the box, but a trace of helplessness appeared on his face.
"Young Master, why must you stay angry with the family head? Your current abilities have already proven that the path you chose is correct."
"If the family head saw your current strength, he certainly would not force you to follow that old path again."
Ye Ruilin shook his head, his tone calm.
"Old Wu, I'm not staying angry with my dad. Cultivating within the family may provide abundant resources, but it is not beneficial to my future development."
"Here in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, I can grow freely instead. If the opportunity arises, I will return."
Seeing Ye Ruilin's resolute attitude, Old Wu could only sigh. He turned to Ma Hongjun, his tone serious.
"Hong Jun, while I'm away from the Young Master, you must protect him well. You absolutely cannot allow anything to happen to him."
Ma Hongjun firmly patted his chest and promised, "Uncle Wu, don't worry! I'll definitely take good care of Boss!"
Old Wu nodded. Though he still felt somewhat uneasy, Ye Ruilin was within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, so there should not be any danger. He turned and left.
Meanwhile, at the Kirin Ye Clan.
"Big Brother, even if your boy chose the wrong path, there's no need to expel him from the family outright, is there?"
Ye Zhenting sat in the main hall, his face carrying a trace of smugness and his tone full of mockery.
"As long as you give the order, I'll send someone to bring him back."
"As long as he is kept under strict watch, he will certainly obediently cultivate according to the family's arrangements."
Ye Zhentian sat in the seat of honor with an indifferent expression. Holding a cup of tea, he took a light sip, his tone neither warm nor cold.
"My family's affairs need not trouble Second Brother."
Seeing Ye Zhentian's attitude, Ye Zhenting became even more smug and spoke with a cold laugh.
"Big Brother, an indulgent mother ruins her son! Your boy is finished! The Ye Family's future will ultimately depend on my Huang'er!"
After saying that, he laughed loudly and turned to leave, his back full of arrogance.
Ye Zhentian watched Ye Zhenting's departing figure, a cold glint flashing through his eyes.
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