First Meeting with Ning Fengzhi, Recruitment by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

In front of the treasure vault gate of the Heaven Dou Royal Academy.

The Soul Sage guarding the gate stared at the key in Ye Qing's hand, and his entire being went into a brief state of stagnation.

"The... highest level authorization key?"

The old man rubbed his eyes to make sure he wasn't seeing things.

The Heaven Dou Royal Academy's treasure vault keys are divided into three tiers.

Normal players can only access low-level resources from the periphery.

Higher-tier units can enter the core area, but their numbers are limited.

Ultimate licensing authority rests solely with the three major education commissions.

Where did this boy, who looks to be under twenty, get that?

"Given by the Education Commission itself."

Ye Qing shook the key, her smile seemingly harmless.

"Excuse me, could you please open the door, senior?"

The Soul Sage's lips twitched, and he silently stepped aside.

After Ye Qing entered the treasure vault, the old man muttered, "Have the three major education commissions gone mad?"

The interior of the treasure vault was much simpler than Ye Qing had imagined.

It lacks any splendor or magnificence.

There was no glitter or jewels.

Only rows of stone shelves were neatly arranged, with various resources categorized and placed on them.

Ye Qing went to the gold coin area first.

Boxes of Gold Soul Coin were stacked neatly, gleaming alluringly under the Soul Guidance Lamp.

"One million, take it first."

Without saying a word, Ye Qing directly stuffed it into the Soul Tool.

Just kidding, what kind of esports team doesn't cost money?

Managing money requires foresight.

After collecting the gold coins, Ye Qing moved on to the medicinal herb section.

It doesn't matter what it is, just pretend it's there.

Anyone who didn't know better would think he was doing wholesale.

After clearing out the medicinal herb area, Ye Qing continued deeper into the treasure vault.

Then he froze.

On the innermost stone platform, several Soul Bone were neatly arranged.

Soul Bone are a form of hard currency even among Titled Douluo.

A Soul Bone of ten thousand years is enough to cause two old friends to fall out.

There were eleven or twelve pieces in front of us.

Ye Qing leaned closer to take a look, but her brows furrowed.

"This piece... a right arm bone from about a thousand years ago?"

He looked at each piece one by one, and the more he looked, the more disappointed he became.

Most of them are Soul Bone with an age of less than three thousand years.

Until my gaze fell on the last few pieces.

The three Soul Bone were placed separately in a crystal tray.

The surface of the bone shimmered with a faint fluorescence, and its patterns were far more intricate than those of other bones.

"Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone!!!"

Ye Qing's eyes lit up.

Although both are around ten thousand years.

But Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone is still Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone.

Its rarity is immeasurable in this era of scarce Soul Bone resources.

Ye Qing licked her lips and took the tray away with it.

Before leaving, he also took the only two pieces of Thousand-Year Soul Bone.

As for the rest... well, let's leave them to the academy as family heirlooms.

As we walked out of the treasure vault.

Ye Qing glanced back at the stone shelf, which was half empty, and felt a rare pang of unease.

"I hope the three education commissioners won't have a heart attack when they see the accounts."

That slight pang of conscience quickly disappeared.

After all, he did it all for the Imperial Fighting Team, so it was all worth it.

When they returned to the Imperial Fighting Team's training ground, Qin Ming, Dugu Yan, and the others were already waiting for them.

"The captain is back!"

Yu Feng was the first to greet him.

Ye Qing ignored him and walked straight up to Qin Ming.

"Teacher Qin Ming, there's something I'd like to discuss with you."

Qin Ming has now received a firm order from the three major education commissions.

As for the Imperial Fighting Team, whatever Ye Qing says goes; don't ask why.

So he nodded very readily. "Go ahead."

Ye Qing laid out her thoughts clearly.

"Besides me and Yanzi, the Imperial Fighting Team isn't particularly strong overall right now."

"Regular training isn't enough; I need to tailor a program for each individual."

He wasn't just saying that casually.

Based on our understanding of the plot, if we remove him and Dugu Yan from the Imperial Fighting Team, the gap between them and the Spirit Hall Team is quite large.

Now that he has taken over the Imperial Fighting Team, he naturally can't let his teammates fall behind.

Therefore, he plans to provide special training for these individuals.

His Soul Power Green Lotus Sword Formation can serve as a training medium.

Using the Green Lotus Sword Formation to Simulation various high-pressure combat environments, it pushes everyone to their limits.

Ye Qing shared his thoughts with everyone.

Yu Feng and the others had no objections; on the contrary, they were eager to try.

Qin Ming's eyes lit up. "Your idea is very good. When do you plan to start?"

"Once Ning Rongrong returns to the team, we'll begin special training immediately."

Ye Qing made the decision.

Ning Rongrong returned even faster than expected.

That afternoon, the Little Demoness skipped and hopped to the entrance of the training ground.

But to everyone's surprise, there was a man following behind her.

He wore a moon-white robe and glasses; his face was refined and his demeanor gentle and jade-like.

The three education commissions noticed his arrival and came to greet him at the same time.

"Sect Master Ning, your presence is an honor! I have not been able to greet you properly!"

Bai Baoshan clasped his hands together, his round face beaming with smiles.

"May I ask what brings Sect Master Ning here?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled slightly.

"The three of you need not be so nervous. I am here mainly to thank the two young people who helped my daughter Ning Rongrong."

Ye Qing's heart skipped a beat!

With just a few words, he already knew that this person was Ning Rongrong's father, Ning Fengzhi, the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Could he have come for himself?

As expected, Ning Fengzhi looked at him.

"Many thanks to young friend Ye Qing and Miss Dugu Yan for rescuing and helping my daughter."

The room fell silent upon hearing this.

Yu Feng, Osler, Shi Mo Shi Mo all looked at Ye Qing and Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan stood to the side with her arms crossed, remaining relatively calm.

Ning Rongrong blushed deeply, wishing she could disappear into the ground.

At the time, she was simply using entrapment tactics.

However, it would be too embarrassing to tell anyone.

Ning Fengzhi walked up to Ye Qing.

His gaze peeked out from behind the gold-rimmed glasses, carrying a hint of scrutiny, but mostly admiration.

"Young friend Ye Qing, Ning Rongrong has already told you everything that happened that day."

"If it weren't for your and Miss Dugu's righteous intervention, the consequences would have been unimaginable."

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will remember this kindness."

"You're too kind Sect Master Ning."

Ye Qing returned the greeting with a cupped hand, his tone neither humble nor arrogant. "It was just something I did on a whim; no one would have stood idly by in my shoes."

Ye Qing remained outwardly calm, but inwardly he was furiously ranting:

Your daughter was trying to set me up with a sting operation, so I feel a little guilty accepting this gratitude.

Ning Fengzhi's admiration deepened.

He paused, then suddenly changed the subject. "Young friend Ye Qing, besides expressing my gratitude, I have another matter to discuss with you."

"Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is eager to find talented individuals. With your talent and temperament, you will surely receive the best training within the sect."

"Would you be willing to join my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

These words were spoken.

The people around were either shocked or surprised, and at the same time curious about what Ye Qing would choose.

After all, this was an initiative by the leaders of the Upper Three Sects.

"Sect Master Ning, I appreciate your kindness."

Ye Qing replied almost without hesitation, "However, as Yanzi's fiancé, I must consider Senior Dugu's position when making my decisions."

"The senior has lived a life of leisure, not belonging to any sect or faction."

"If I were to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it would be difficult to explain to you, senior."

Dugu Yan was stunned.

She turned to look at Ye Qing, a flicker of indescribable emotion flashing in her emerald eyes.

This guy actually rejected the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect because of this?

Upon hearing this, a hint of regret flashed in Ning Fengzhi's eyes.

"In that case, I will not insist."

Ning Fengzhi sighed, "But the gates of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will always be open to you, young friend."

The atmosphere on the training ground relaxed after Ning Fengzhi left.

Ning Rongrong was the first to rush to Ye Qing's side.

"Brother Ye Qing, why won't you agree?"

"Joining our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School has so many benefits!"

Yu Feng chimed in, "Yeah, Captain, the Upper Three Sects are so competitive, so many people would kill to get in!"

Ye Qing shrugged.

"Yanzi's grandfather was a free man."

"If I join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, it's like I'm siding with him."

"Given Senior Dugu's temperament, do you think he would be happy?"

Everyone thought of Dugu Bo's cold face and shivered in unison.

Indeed, that person is not someone who is easy to talk to.

Of course, these were just Ye Qing's explanations.

There was nothing about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect that attracted him.

Which force on the Douluo Continent possesses resources comparable to Dugu Bo's Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well?

The answer is no.

Joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would at most give you two Super Douluo, making Soul Hunting a bit easier.

Ye Qing glanced at Dugu Yan.

Dugu Yan's ears turned slightly red, she snorted and turned her face away.

Stop being so cheeky.

"My grandpa wouldn't bother with your kind of stuff."

Ye Lingling covered her mouth and chuckled softly.

Ning Rongrong puffed out her cheeks, a little disappointed, but mostly understanding.

"Alright... Anyway, it's the same whether Ye Qing is in Emperor Team or not, we're still teammates!"

Ye Qing smiled and reached out to ruffle the Little Demoness's hair.

"Alright, everyone's here."

"Special training starts tomorrow. No one's going to escape."