Ning Fengzhi's Promise

Inside the room, Ye Ruilin sat cross-legged on the bed, surrounded by dense fluctuations of soul power.

Ever since returning from the Sunset Forest, he had been absorbing the residual ice and fire energy within his body.

Today, with the complete integration of the Fire Dragon King's power, the phantom of the Fire Qilin finally manifested behind him.

Initially, the Fire Qilin clone possessed only ordinary fire attributes; the flames were crimson, and while hot, they were far from reaching the level of Ultimate.

However, as the Fire Dragon King's power was infused, the color of the flames gradually shifted.

Golden light began to intermingle with the crimson flames until, at this moment, the Fire Qilin had completely transformed into a deep crimson-gold.

The Ultimate Fire caused the temperature of the flames to climb sharply; just by standing there, the Fire Qilin caused the surrounding air to distort from the heat.

I never expected that Ultimate Fire could actually influence the Fire Qilin clone.

Ye Ruilin felt a jolt in his heart, a look of wild joy flashing in his eyes.

Not only that, but a faint, flickering dragon soul was now coiled around the Fire Qilin's body.

It was the phantom of a fire dragon, its scales shimmering with a golden-red luster.

This dragon soul appeared to lack consciousness, having completely merged into one with the Fire Qilin.

This is...

Ye Ruilin stared at the dragon soul swimming across the Fire Qilin, an assumption forming in his mind.

This type of dragon soul was somewhat similar to the spirit souls of later generations, yet it possessed neither memories nor intelligence.

Looking at the majestic Fire Qilin before him, Ye Ruilin nodded with satisfaction.

Although it was a clone, the Fire Qilin's current combat power far exceeded that of his original body, the Auspicious White Qilin.

In future battles, he could directly use the Fire Qilin as his primary combat force.

However, a trace of doubt still lingered in Ye Ruilin's mind.

He stared at the Fire Dragon King's soul, curious as to where the Water Dragon King's soul was hiding.

He had already absorbed the remnants of both the Water Dragon King and the Fire Dragon King.

If the Fire Dragon King's soul could manifest, then the Water Dragon King's soul must surely exist as well.

Could it be... that because I haven't obtained my second soul ring yet, the Water Dragon King's soul cannot manifest?

A bold hypothesis formed in Ye Ruilin's mind.

With this thought, he made his plans.

Having settled his power for so long, his soul power had long since reached level twenty.

It seemed it was time to obtain his second soul ring.

Since he already possessed the Water Dragon King's soul, his first choice for the second soul ring would naturally be a water-attribute soul beast.

Ye Ruilin pondered continuously in his mind, searching for a soul beast that would suit him.

Just then, Ma Hongjun's voice came from outside the door: "Boss, Ning Rongrong is here to see you."

Interrupting his train of thought, Ye Ruilin retracted the Fire Qilin, opened the door, and walked out.

"What's wrong?" Seeing Ning Rongrong's flushed face as she ran over, Ye Ruilin asked with curiosity.

Ning Rongrong gave him a reproachful look: "Brother Ye, didn't you say you had something to give to my father?"

Only then did Ye Ruilin remember the matter.

When he was preparing the immortal herbs for Ning Rongrong, he had actually made preparations for two scenarios.

If the Glazed Ganoderma failed to evolve Ning Rongrong's martial soul, she would have taken the Aromatic Silk Beauty directly.

Fortunately, Ning Rongrong had succeeded in her evolution on the first try, so the extra Aromatic Silk Beauty was naturally left unused.

Ye Ruilin's intention was to gift the Aromatic Silk Beauty to Ning Fengzhi.

In his memories of his past life, within the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, only Ning Rongrong possessed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda as her martial soul.

It was a pity that although Ning Rongrong eventually became a god and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was renamed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, no one else possessed the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

If Ning Fengzhi's martial soul could evolve and the bloodline were passed down, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would truly live up to its name.

"Let's go," Ye Ruilin said with a smile.

As it happened, he had yet to present the immortal herbs he had promised to Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, so he would give them all at once.

Inside the main hall, Ning Fengzhi was discussing matters with Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo.

"Uncle Sword, through our observations over this period, you too must recognize this child's potential."

Ning Fengzhi spoke with a serious expression.

"I intend to gift that soul bone to him! Not only to thank him for helping Rongrong, but also to draw him closer to us. The previous soul bone was given to him by his biological father; although he is unaware of it, he will eventually find out. This one, however, represents the true sincerity of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo nodded, agreeing with Ning Fengzhi's approach.

"This child is gifted with extraordinary talent; he is indeed worth winning over."

Bone Douluo, however, shook his head, his tone carrying a hint of caution.

"This kid won't accept it without a reason; we need to come up with an excuse."

Ning Fengzhi felt a headache coming on at these words.

Although Ye Ruilin was staying at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he seemed to have never taken a single benefit from them.

In fact, because of this connection, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had already gained quite a few benefits from him.

"I've got it! You can have Ning Rongrong give it a try!"

Bone Douluo's eyes suddenly lit up as he came up with a good idea.

That kid might refuse them, but he would absolutely never refuse Ning Rongrong.

Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo exchanged a glance and nodded in unison, agreeing that this was an excellent plan.

Just then, Ning Rongrong's voice rang out from outside the door: "Dad, we're here!"

Immediately after, Ye Ruilin walked in behind Ning Rongrong.

"Sect Master Ning, two seniors."

Ye Ruilin offered a simple greeting, his gaze landing on Ning Fengzhi's face.

Ning Fengzhi was not very old, and his entire demeanor exuded a refined, scholarly air.

"Sect Master Ning, I believe Ning Rongrong has already told you that I have something I wish to give you."

Ye Ruilin went straight to the point.

Ning Fengzhi nodded with a smile, feeling a spark of curiosity about what Ye Ruilin could possibly produce.

When the Aromatic Silk Beauty appeared in the main hall, the entire space was instantly filled with a rich, floral fragrance.

The flower's stamen contained immense energy; one could feel the surging fluctuations of soul power just by standing near it.

"This flower is called the Aromatic Silk Beauty."

Ye Ruilin smiled as he handed the Aromatic Silk Beauty to Ning Fengzhi.

"It grows in places where soul power is extremely dense. Consuming it can stimulate the potential of one's martial soul, allowing it to break through its original limitations."

Ning Fengzhi took the Aromatic Silk Beauty, his heart filled with shock.

He had not expected Ye Ruilin to bring out such a precious treasure right from the start.

Such a supreme immortal herb was far beyond anything the few soul bones in his possession could compare to.

"Young Friend Ye, this gift is far too valuable..."

There was a hint of hesitation in Ning Fengzhi's tone.

Ye Ruilin smiled slightly, his tone indifferent: "Sect Master Ning, there is no need for such formalities. Ning Rongrong is my friend, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has treated me well. Consider this gift a small token of my appreciation."

Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's estimation of Ye Ruilin rose even higher. He looked at the Aromatic Silk Beauty in his hand, then back at Ye Ruilin.

"Dad, hurry up and accept it."

Beside them, Ning Rongrong's face flushed with excitement at the thought that her father's martial soul could also evolve.

She urged Ning Fengzhi to accept it without delay.

It was undeniable that Ning Fengzhi was truly tempted.

After pondering for a long time, he finally made his decision.

"Since that is the case, then I shall accept it."

Ning Fengzhi said solemnly.

"Young Friend Ye, the Space Gate of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will always be open to you."