Ning Fengzhi: I Have Nine Ways to Recruit Geniuses!

What did Yu Xiaogang mean by that?

Ordinary people might have found it perfectly normal, but how could Ning Fengzhi possibly miss the implication behind those words?

The Mainland Advanced Soul Master Elite Tournament? These children were indeed qualified to participate in the grandest event on the continent, but with Shrek Academy alone? What, was his sponsorship supposed to give Shrek Academy a simulated training environment and tournament qualifications? How much money would that take?

Sponsorship had merely been a whim of Ning Fengzhi's. Everyone knew that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was not short on money, and their target this time, Su Sanjia, had also come from Shrek Academy. A small sponsorship might not make Su Sanjia grateful to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but it would improve his impression of the sect. Ning Fengzhi had never been stingy when it came to investing in geniuses.

"Xiao Gang!"

Flender's expression changed. He stepped forward and tugged at Yu Xiaogang, then explained with a broad smile. Ning Fengzhi nodded slightly, his emotions hidden from his face. For people of their standing, that was commonplace.

The pleasantries had gone on long enough. Ning Rongrong stepped in to assist at this moment, taking Ning Fengzhi's hand and introducing her academy companions one by one. Ning Fengzhi smiled and nodded. When she mentioned Oscar, a level 31 support-system Soul Elder, Ning Fengzhi's pupils contracted slightly as he silently memorized the name. Finally, it was Su Sanjia's turn!

"Father, this is Su Sanjia. He's the strongest among all of us students!"

Here it came!

Su Sanjia knew that the other party had finally revealed his true intentions. After all, Bone Douluo's gaze had remained fixed on him the entire time, even overlooking Xiao Wu standing nearby. The heat in Ning Fengzhi's eyes could no longer be concealed!

"Hehe, Rongrong mentioned long ago that Shrek Academy had a genius who reached level 40 at fourteen! Now that I see you in person, your reputation is indeed well deserved. What an outstanding young man!"

When Ning Rongrong introduced the others, Ning Fengzhi had merely nodded. But when it came to Su Sanjia, Ning Fengzhi stepped forward and gently patted his shoulder.

"Su Sanjia greets Sect Master Ning!"

Su Sanjia was about to bow, but Ning Fengzhi stopped him.

"A fourteen-year-old Soul Ancestor—truly a heaven-blessed genius! I heard that you do not belong to any sect. I wonder whether you would consider joining my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Fengzhi was direct, but there was nothing to fault in his attitude. The dignified master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was willing to lower himself and personally recruit a fourteen-year-old boy. Anyone would be tempted, especially when the man before him seemed so approachable...

But unfortunately, the one standing before him was Su Sanjia, someone who had crossed over from another world and valued absolute freedom.

Su Sanjia knew that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would not meet a good end. Besides, Ning Fengzhi was far from the man he appeared to be.

"I am grateful for Sect Master Ning's regard, but this junior has no intention of joining a sect!"

The moment those words came out, everyone was stunned. The people from Shrek Academy looked at Su Sanjia as if they had seen a ghost. He had really refused?!

That was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, wealthy enough to rival a nation and ranked second among the Three Upper Sects! The Haotian Sect had secluded itself from the world, making the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect the strongest sect on the continent! With two Titled Douluo in one sect, who would not be dazzled by such foundations?

The people from Shrek Academy practically wanted to agree on Su Sanjia's behalf. They simply could not have refused such an opportunity.

But Su Sanjia had truly refused.

"Hmph!"

Bone Douluo snorted coldly as an immense Soul Power pressure crashed down on Su Sanjia! The pressure was at level 40. An ordinary level 45 Soul Ancestor would certainly have been left in a sorry state, yet Su Sanjia's expression remained unchanged, as if he felt nothing at all.

"Old Zhao!"

Flender grabbed Zhao Wuji, who was about to charge forward. He knew this was Su Sanjia's opportunity. Given the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master's character, he would definitely spare no effort to pull Su Sanjia into the sect. The more calmly Su Sanjia faced Bone Douluo's test, the more he would gain!

And even if Su Sanjia refused, Ning Fengzhi would most likely not do anything to him. The benefits would still be there. Building goodwill with a future Titled Douluo was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's way of survival.

"Hmm?"

Bone Douluo raised a brow. A level 40 Soul Power pressure, and he had not even possessed his martial soul?

That was already the limit for some geniuses.

Let this old man see how long you can hold on, brat!

The Soul Power pressure continued to rise, though not quickly. Level 41, level 42... until level 45!

They were already evenly matched!

Su Sanjia's heart remained utterly calm.

If anyone wanted to know why, they could take it up with his physical body! Who did a mere level 45 Soul Power pressure think it was looking down on? Did they think the potential of a great general was a joke?

Ning Fengzhi still wore a gentle smile, saying nothing as he waited for Su Sanjia's response. Yet as he sensed the increasingly outrageous Soul Power pressure around Su Sanjia, his expression gradually changed.

The pressure had risen to level 54!

After some consideration, Su Sanjia decided he could not appear too exaggerated. Thus, when the pressure reached level 55, he voluntarily released his martial soul and forced a bead of sweat onto his forehead.

"Uncle Gu!"

Ning Fengzhi called softly, and the immense Soul Power pressure vanished. Ning Fengzhi looked over Su Sanjia's four soul rings. Though he had already heard about them from Ning Rongrong, seeing them in person still left him endlessly astonished.

"Hehe! Little friend Su Sanjia is truly gifted beyond measure. Since you have no plans to join a sect for now, I cannot force the matter! But you must come visit my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

"I heard that your fourth soul skill condenses a sword of light? Our Sword Douluo is extremely interested!"

With matters put this way, Ning Fengzhi had cut off all of Su Sanjia's excuses! Did he want to travel the continent? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was part of the continent too. Would he not want to see its wealthiest sect?

Did he want sparring partners? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had plenty of geniuses!

Not to mention that he had thrown out a trump card like Sword Douluo! That was guidance in swordsmanship from the foremost master of the sword!

Su Sanjia considered it. His purpose in traveling the continent was to grow stronger, and by going to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, he could receive guidance from a Titled Douluo...

Su Sanjia was not worried that he would be unable to leave after going to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. As a civilian Soul Master who could potentially be recruited, he had no conflict of interest whatsoever with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Ning Fengzhi would only recruit him and show him goodwill.

"Since Sect Master Ning has put it this way... I cannot refuse such hospitality. This junior will accept the disturbance!"

Su Sanjia gave his answer, and Ning Fengzhi's lips curled upward.

There were far too many ways to win over a genius commoner! Ning Fengzhi had nine of them—nine whole ways!

Thus began Su Sanjia's journey across the continent—his first stop: the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!