Ning Fengzhi's Visit

It was unknown how much time had passed before Dongfang Yu slowly opened his eyes.

Seeing that Dongfang Yu had successfully absorbed the Soul Ring, Yue Guan hurriedly asked, "How was it, Xiaoyu?"

Dongfang Yu grinned. "Uncle Yue, my third soul skill is called Angel's Might."

"Oh? Another offensive soul skill?"

"Yes. This soul skill deals escalating damage and can attack a target five times in total. The first strike deals 100% damage, the second 120%... and the fifth reaches 300%."

Dongfang Yu explained with a smile. This was an unexpected bonus, since it operated on the same principle as the so-called Chaotic Cloak Hammer Technique.

Moreover, Angel's Might had another effect he had not mentioned: as his level increased, its escalating attack power would increase as well, eventually reaching as much as 500% damage.

"Escalating attack power?" Yue Guan suddenly recalled encountering a similar soul skill many years ago. That person had beaten the previous Pope, Qian Xunji, half to death, causing him to kick the bucket the moment he returned to Spirit Hall.

"Yes, this soul skill is very powerful." Yue Guan nodded in satisfaction.

"Uncle Yue, do you want to try my soul skill?" Dongfang Yu asked.

"I'd better pass..." Yue Guan politely declined. It was obvious that he truly did not want to try it.

Dongfang Yu chuckled inwardly, understanding why Yue Guan had reacted that way.

"It's getting late again. Let's find somewhere to rest."

"Alright."

The following day, it was already afternoon by the time the two returned to Spirit City.

The Pope's side hall.

"Your Holiness, Young Master Dongfang has returned." A maid entered from outside and reported.

Bibi Dong was having tea with two men around their thirties or forties. Hearing the report, she gave a slight nod. "Let him in."

"I heard that Your Holiness's disciple is a once-in-a-million genius. I never expected to be fortunate enough to meet him today." One of the middle-aged men smiled as warmly as a spring breeze.

The other man had sword-like brows, starry eyes, and a head of white hair. He appeared rather aloof and said nothing.

Bibi Dong replied calmly, "Sect Master Ning, you flatter him."

Before long, Dongfang Yu arrived at the Pope's side hall under the maid's guidance.

The moment he entered, Dongfang Yu froze briefly. Who were these two? He had never seen Bibi Dong sitting on equal footing with men, chatting and laughing before.

However, he had no time to dwell on it. He merely stepped forward respectfully and said, "Teacher."

Bibi Dong glanced at him. Mm, he was already level thirty-one.

"Xiaoyu, this is Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Dongfang Yu showed no outward reaction. He simply smiled at Ning Fengzhi and said, "Greetings, Sect Master Ning."

As expected of a businessman. He had come after all.

Bibi Dong then introduced the white-haired man. "This is Senior Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo."

In truth, Dongfang Yu had already guessed it without Bibi Dong's introduction. The only person accompanying Ning Fengzhi who matched this temperament and appearance was Chen Xin, the Sword Douluo.

"Greetings, Senior Chen Xin." Dongfang Yu spoke neither humbly nor arrogantly.

Chen Xin glanced at him and gave a slight nod, still saying nothing.

"Did your trip go smoothly?" Bibi Dong asked casually.

"Reporting to Teacher, we encountered some trouble during this trip, but fortunately, there was no real danger." Dongfang Yu had already discussed it with Yue Guan. They would not hide it from her, but they needed to alter a few details.

Bibi Dong nodded slightly. "This is not the time to discuss that."

"Your Holiness's disciple truly possesses an extraordinary bearing." Ning Fengzhi said with a smile.

It had to be said that his smile was highly infectious, giving people the impression of a refined gentleman as warm as jade.

Bibi Dong did not wish to discuss Dongfang Yu too much in front of Ning Fengzhi, so she quickly changed the subject.

Half an hour later.

"In that case, Your Holiness, may our cooperation be pleasant." Ning Fengzhi rose to take his leave.

Bibi Dong also stood and smiled faintly. "A pleasant cooperation."

Ning Fengzhi looked at Dongfang Yu again. "If you have the opportunity, Young Master Dongfang, you may visit my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Dongfang Yu smiled. "If I have the chance, I will certainly come."

"Then, Your Holiness, I shall take my leave."

After seeing Ning Fengzhi and the other man out of the hall, Bibi Dong gave Dongfang Yu a long, searching look.

That look left Dongfang Yu somewhat puzzled. What was that supposed to mean?

Only after they were alone did Bibi Dong speak. "Tell me about it."

Dongfang Yu nodded, then recounted the details of the journey to Bibi Dong.

"Teacher, things had been going quite smoothly at first, but then we encountered..."

More than ten minutes later, Bibi Dong listened with a frown. "The Azure Bull Python..."

"Yes, Teacher. Luckily Uncle Yue was there. Otherwise, this disciple might not have made it back." Dongfang Yu's expression remained natural.

"Mm." Bibi Dong merely hummed, her eyes thoughtful as though she were pondering something.

Dongfang Yu smiled inwardly. As long as you remember it. Given Bibi Dong's personality, there was no way she would let the Azure Bull Python go. It was simply not yet the right time.

"What do you think of Ning Fengzhi cooperating with Spirit Hall?" Bibi Dong suddenly asked, wanting to hear her disciple's opinion.

Dongfang Yu considered it briefly. "Mm... the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the wealthiest of all the sects in the world. Calling it as rich as a nation would not be an exaggeration. Their business and connections are spread throughout the continent, so cooperation with us is certainly feasible.

"Furthermore, maintaining good relations with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would bring Spirit Hall nothing but benefits. If the two great empires wanted to secretly interfere with our business, they would have to think twice."

Bibi Dong nodded slightly. "Ning Fengzhi wants to become Spirit Hall's sole agent and take thirty percent of the profits."

"We can agree to that." Dongfang Yu answered without hesitation. He was not afraid of Ning Fengzhi being greedy; he was afraid Ning Fengzhi would want nothing. This was an opportunity. The best outcome would be to drag Ning Fengzhi into the water.

"Do you know how much thirty percent of the profits amounts to?" Bibi Dong looked at Dongfang Yu with a faintly teasing smile.

Dongfang Yu shook his head slightly. He truly had not calculated it, but that was not important.

"About 1.5 million Golden Soul Coins a month," Bibi Dong said calmly.

Dongfang Yu was stunned. Damn, that was actually so much! His heart immediately ached.

"Teacher, this disciple still believes we can agree to it."

"I already agreed." Bibi Dong smiled.

This woman really has nerve, Dongfang Yu thought inwardly.

She also understood very clearly that compared with money, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was obviously more important.

As long as they established a cooperative relationship with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, they would not have to worry about lacking money in the future. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's network was no joke.

Besides, it was only sanitary pads. There was nothing to be reluctant about. He could not lose sight of the bigger picture over such a small matter; he had plenty more ways to make money in the future.

This time, he would treat it as a gesture of goodwill toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. At the same time, it was the first step toward dragging the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect into the mire.

"Alright, go and rest."

"Then... this disciple shall take his leave."

Over the following days, Dongfang Yu once again threw himself into frenzied cultivation, as though he had cut off all contact with the outside world.

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