Plan! Bing Jiu Returns to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

What was more, in every one of these photos, Bing Jiu's gaze was turned away from this side. They had obviously been taken secretly!

"You bastard!"

Dai Mubai was so furious that he punched Dai Weisi outright. "Spying on someone? And she's the Spirit Hall Saintess! Someone like her concerns the relationship between the empire and Spirit Hall! Is this what a prince of the Star Luo royal family is supposed to do? How laughable!"

"Do you think I wanted to do this?!"

Dai Weisi returned Dai Mubai's punch, looking as though he hated that iron had failed to become steel.

Dai Mubai took the punch head-on without yielding, his eyes filled with determination.

Dai Weisi wanted to strike again, but seeing Dai Mubai like this, he ultimately sighed. "I know you're unconvinced, but do you understand what kind of predicament the Star Luo Empire is facing now?"

"A predicament? What does that have to do with an idle prince like me?" Dai Mubai shrugged disdainfully.

Dai Weisi glanced at him, his expression slightly grave.

"If this continues, the Star Luo Empire won't be far from destruction!"

"What!"

Only then did Dai Mubai lose his casual expression. He demanded sternly, "What exactly do you mean?"

"You've heard about the Spirit Hall Saintess marrying into the Heaven Dou Empire recently, haven't you?"

"I have. So what? They're a match made in heaven."

"A match made in heaven? Hmph! Mubai, you're thinking too shallowly. On the continent, there are only two great empires: us and the Heaven Dou Empire. And Spirit Hall—do you know what position it holds on the continent?"

"Spirit Hall..."

Dai Mubai froze, as though something had occurred to him. He slapped his forehead. "You mean..."

"That's right, Mubai. Spirit Hall's influence is deeply rooted throughout the continent. Even Star Luo has nearly been completely infiltrated by it, let alone the current Spirit Hall Pope, Bibi Dong. She is known as the most powerful pope in Spirit Hall's history!"

Dai Mubai clenched his fists. "You intend to stop this marriage alliance?"

"Stop it?"

Dai Weisi laughed bitterly. "If it could be stopped, I wouldn't have come looking for you. Mubai, this isn't my request. It is the plea of all Star Luo."

"I already have Zhu Zhuyun, but you and Zhuqing haven't settled things yet. If..."

"Impossible!"

Dai Mubai's face turned red as he suppressed his fury. "You want me to betray Zhuqing and get involved with that so-called Saintess? Besides, she already has a fiancé. You're asking me to become the other man!"

The other man.

The moment he said those words, Dai Mubai could not help thinking of Tang San.

Well... it was a derogatory term after all. Better not put it that way. Tang San already had Xiao Wu, so there was no way he'd ever get cheated on.

"You... sigh."

Seeing how resolute Dai Mubai was, Dai Weisi could only look helplessly as he put on his clothes and left.

Before leaving, however, he turned back and said, "Mubai, can you truly cast aside the responsibility you bear as a prince of the Star Luo Empire?"

Hearing this, Dai Mubai froze. He stood where he was like a statue, silent for a long time.

Meanwhile, in a corner nearby, Zhu Zhuqing, dressed in tight black leather, had overheard their conversation.

A stream of tears ran from the corner of her eyes...

Just then, a photo bearing Bing Jiu's portrait drifted down at her feet.

Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head to look at Bing Jiu in the photo and clenched her fist slightly. An intense urge to tear her into ten thousand pieces surged within her.

But that emotion vanished after only an instant.

Zhu Zhuqing seemed to think of something. She bent down and picked it up.

Looking at that breathtakingly beautiful smiling face, Zhu Zhuqing pondered for a moment. Then, as though she had made some major decision, she slipped the photo into her pocket and left.

Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect

"Sect Master Ning, I have already made myself very clear. How you choose from here on will depend on your decision."

"Saintess, from the standpoint of the sect's interests, the conditions you have proposed leave me no choice at all."

Ning Fengzhi gave an awkward laugh. His expression looked perfectly natural, but Bing Jiu clearly noticed that the teacup in his hand was trembling noticeably.

That was a sign of excitement.

He seemed quite satisfied, after all.

A playful smile curved Bing Jiu's lips. "Sect Master Ning, your sect will receive special support in the form of Spirit Hall's exclusive Soul Tools merely by having your beloved daughter join me in acting as part of the Spirit Hall Review Team."

"Furthermore, this does not conflict with the Heaven Dou Empire Branch Hall Team she belongs to."

"I understand that."

Ning Fengzhi nodded. He had witnessed Bing Jiu testing the Soul Tools at the academy last time. With such world-destroying power, if auxiliary-type Soul Masters like them were equipped with them, who knew how powerful they would become.

Thus, he was very satisfied with this condition. However, there was still one thing he was uncertain about...

That worthless person's existence could still affect his reputation.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Sword Bone Douluo beside him, then beckoned Bing Jiu over and gestured for her to come closer.

Once she had approached, Ning Fengzhi lowered his voice and asked, "I wonder, how is the hostage that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect sent to Spirit Hall before?"

"Dead."

As if she had anticipated this question long ago, Bing Jiu answered with a smile.

Though Ning Fengzhi was somewhat puzzled by how quickly Bing Jiu had responded, he still let out a long breath of relief.

He kept murmuring, "That's good, that's good..."

Good?

Seeing Ning Fengzhi's relaxed expression, Bing Jiu smiled, but her blood-red eyes gradually became bewitching and eerie.

Ning Fengzhi, enjoy yourself while you can. I will not kill you yet. I will watch as you slowly lead the sect you most wish to protect and make powerful into the deepest abyss!

The contract was soon signed, and Ning Fengzhi happily shook hands with Bing Jiu.

"Saintess, I look forward to our second cooperation."

"There will be one, Sect Master Ning. I guarantee you here and now: after this agreement, so long as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect does not cause trouble, Spirit Hall will absolutely never turn its blade against the Seven Treasure again."

"Wonderful!"

Ning Fengzhi could not conceal the excitement in his eyes.

How could a mere auxiliary-type sect like his contend with an opponent such as Spirit Hall? It was better to keep building up their strength. Whoever wanted to fight could go fight; he certainly would not.

Douluo Continent was changing with each passing day, but the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had to claim a place among the great powers!

No matter who ruled this land!

As evening drew near, Bing Jiu stayed the night at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

After she left, Sword Bone Douluo beside Ning Fengzhi wore grave expressions. Each saw a hint of worry in the other's eyes.

Sword Chenxin frowned. "Fengzhi, isn't it too hasty to make an agreement with the Spirit Hall Saintess like this...?"

"Sword Uncle, I understand your concerns."

Ning Fengzhi turned around, a sinister smile curling across his lips. "Simply having Rongrong help her participate in forming the Spirit Hall Review Team—anyone can see there is something suspicious about it. But so what?"

"Through this contract, we can obtain two thousand Soul Tools. I have personally witnessed their power. Once we have them, even if Spirit Hall wants to cause trouble, it will not be an easy matter with the foundations of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!"

"But, Fengzhi..."

Sword Bone Douluo wanted to persuade him further, but Ning Fengzhi directly drove them out of the lounge on the grounds that he needed rest.

Standing beneath the moonlight, Bone Douluo shook his head helplessly before turning to Sword Douluo.

"I always feel that something is off. Old Sword, don't you think that Spirit Hall Saintess feels strangely familiar?"