Meeting Ning Fengzhi

Yang Lin warned Yang Xiong not to leak the news and planned to personally verify it before figuring out how to handle it.

Over the next few days, Yang Lin and Sun Yu both took leave and stayed home. They bought several pieces of extremely old Whale Rubber, each estimated to be at least Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber.

In this era, Whale Rubber had no use other than as an aphrodisiac, so it was not particularly expensive. Even Ten-Thousand-Year Whale Rubber only cost a few thousand Gold Soul Coins, which was not much for the Yang Family.

Yang Xiong, meanwhile, attended school as usual. Ning Rongrong seemed not to have told anyone else about what happened, but the way she looked at Yang Xiong was always rather strange.

That evening after dinner, Yang Lin and Sun Yu both seemed a little nervous.

"Little Xiong, your mother and I have verified it over the past few days. Whale Rubber really does have an excellent effect. After taking it according to your method, your mother and I each increased our Soul Power by one level. Our physical qualities also seemed to improve considerably, and the speed at which Soul Power circulated through our bodies became much faster. In particular, your mother's improvement seemed even better than mine."

Yang Xiong smiled. "Dad, then we should take advantage of the fact that no one knows this secret yet and buy more Whale Rubber. It should still be fairly cheap now. Later, I'm afraid we won't be able to afford it."

Yang Lin nodded. "I've already bought several pieces. They should be enough for you and your brother to use in the future. You discovered this secret, so I plan to report the secret of Whale Rubber to the sect. What reward do you want?"

Yang Xiong thought for a moment before speaking. "Dad, when you report this to the sect, could you say that you discovered the secret? I'm only eight years old, after all. It might easily cause others to misunderstand."

Yang Lin shook his head. "Little Xiong, you still don't understand the rules of survival within the sect. Within the sect, no one fears you performing well. What they fear is you being too obscure, especially since our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect does not reject Soul Masters based on their Martial Souls."

"Now that you have made such a discovery, the sect will recognize your talent and should focus on nurturing you in the future. For instance, whenever something good comes up, they will think of you first. You must understand that the sect's resources are limited."

"Besides, this discovery is extremely significant. I plan to take you with me to secretly report it to the Sect Master. Given how strict our sect's internal management is, your information should not be leaked."

There was one thing Yang Lin did not say. Among everyone in Class One, Yang Xiong had been the last to break through to level ten. Others might think his cultivation talent was poor. If he now made such a shocking discovery, even the Sect Master would likely take notice of him.

Only then did Yang Xiong nod. He had previously only thought about cultivating quietly, always believing that he could catch up with the others in the future and even surpass them. That truly had been somewhat wishful thinking.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Inner Sect was very close to Seven Treasure City, but the sect's main Soul Master forces were basically concentrated in the Inner Sect.

The entire Inner Sect lay among mountain ranges, surrounded by towering peaks that formed natural defenses. The Inner Sect itself was a somewhat smaller city, but both its walls and defenses were exceptionally formidable.

Inside a hall, Ning Fengzhi sat with Sword Bone Douluo, seemingly discussing Ning Rongrong.

"Uncle Sword, Uncle Bone, I think Rong Rong has performed fairly well at school lately, and her Soul Power has improved quickly. As expected of the most talented disciple in the history of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo both nodded, clearly agreeing with Ning Fengzhi's words.

Ning Fengzhi continued, "I think Class One has performed quite well this time. In two years, everyone has become a Soul Master. Even that child whose Martial Soul is his own body has done reasonably well."

Bone Douluo said, "Innate Soul Power level six, yet he only reached level ten after two years. That speed is already slow. Our Rong Rong is nearly level sixteen."

Ning Fengzhi smiled. "The quality of his Martial Soul is ultimately too poor. However, Lin Gong quite likes the child. He said that not only is he first in the grade academically, but he also loves reading and possesses a wealth of knowledge. In addition, the child particularly enjoys physical training. In terms of physical qualities alone, he is the best in the entire class."

"You both know that Lin Gong is an old stubborn fellow when it comes to teaching, and his standards are extremely high. Otherwise, I would not have had him personally teach Rong Rong."

Bone Douluo snorted. "He has his priorities backward. Soul Masters focus on increasing Soul Power, especially during childhood, when it is the golden period for cultivation. Wasting so much time like this is simply wasting his talent."

Ning Fengzhi said nothing further, clearly agreeing with Bone Douluo. As for Sword Douluo, he had kept his eyes narrowed throughout, as if he cared nothing for such trivial matters.

Just then, someone knocked at the door. "Reporting to the Sect Master, Outer Sect Deacon Yang Lin has arrived with his son, Yang Xiong. He says he has an important matter to report personally, and that it concerns certain secrets."

Ning Fengzhi remained calm. "Have them come directly to the hall."

Bone Douluo was somewhat puzzled. "Fengzhi, what important matter could an Outer Sect deacon possibly discover? They should simply report it to the Outer Sect elders."

Ning Fengzhi smiled. "Uncle Bone, I have reviewed this family's records. Their family has remained in our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Outer Sect for several generations, so they should be trustworthy. Besides, they must have made a worthwhile discovery, or they would not dare come directly to me."

Led by someone alongside his father Yang Lin, Yang Xiong soon arrived at the hall. Aside from Sword Douluo and Ning Fengzhi, whom he had met before, there was also an extremely tall man. The man looked exceptionally fierce, with prominent bones. He should be Bone Douluo.

Of the three, Ning Fengzhi wore a smile and appeared rather gentle. Sword Douluo had his eyes closed, unconcerned with the outside world, while Bone Douluo seemed to radiate an unapproachable air.

Yang Xiong followed his father in offering greetings. "Greetings, Sect Master. Greetings, Senior Sword Douluo. Greetings, Senior Bone Douluo!"

Ning Fengzhi smiled. "No need for such formalities. Yang Lin, your family is part of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. There is no need to be so nervous."

"By the way, what brings you here today?"

Yang Lin hurriedly said, "Reporting to the Sect Master, we recently made a major discovery that may be of help to the sect. It has already been recorded in detail."

As he spoke, Yang Lin took out a sheet of paper. It detailed the effects on his family after taking Whale Rubber, even including the method of consuming it.

With a wave of Bone Douluo's hand, the paper flew into his grasp. Without even reading it, he passed it directly to Ning Fengzhi.

Ning Fengzhi was initially calm as he read the contents, but his expression gradually became more serious. There was even a hint of delight in his eyes.

"Yang Lin, have you personally confirmed that this method works? Are you certain there are no side effects?"

Bone Douluo, standing nearby, was also extremely surprised. Ning Fengzhi had always been steady and never revealed his emotions. Why did he suddenly seem slightly out of control?

Yang Lin was exceptionally serious. "Reporting to the Sect Master, ever since my younger son discovered this, my wife and I have personally tested it. There have been no side effects so far."

Ning Fengzhi nodded. "Very good. I will have others verify it as well. If it is confirmed to be correct, this will be the greatest discovery our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has made in nearly a hundred years. You will also be great contributors to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

Today is the first day of the new year. I wish everyone a happy new year, abundant wealth, constant laughter, and success in all things.