Zhang Tie sized Ning Fengzhi up. For one thing, Ning Fengzhi did not look like a bad person; for another, he knew that Xu Jie was now at Mount Lu Residence.
Mount Lu Residence was the number one power on the Douluo Continent. Even if Ning Fengzhi harbored intentions to harm Xu Jie, would he dare act on them?
Of course he would not!
After living in Nuoding City for over eight years, Zhang Tie's horizons had broadened considerably. He had even married a Soul Grandmaster, and his wife had borne him a son.
His son was a Soul Master.
Although his Innate Soul Power level was low, he was still a Soul Master. He had completely rewritten the fate of the Zhang family.
Zhang Tie began recounting the things related to Xu Jie, from his arrival to his departure from Soul King Village.
At first, it was all quite ordinary.
He had been much like the other children.
But after he turned six.
Things had taken a turn.
When Qian Xunji heard about the various extraordinary abilities Xu Jie had displayed, even he could not help paling in shock. He truly wondered whether this had really been a six-year-old child.
Especially when he heard that Xu Jie had wanted to take the villagers of Soul King Village overseas to practice Immortal Cultivation, Ning Fengzhi became even more certain that the Xu Jie of Mount Lu Residence had to be the Xu Jie who had left Soul King Village.
When Ning Fengzhi heard that Zhang Tie had been the one to bring Xu Jie back from outside and let him live in his home, a different thought came to him.
He asked, "Patriarch Zhang, I wish to go overseas to visit Xu Jie. Would you be willing to write a letter for me?"
"I am the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. This is a token of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Should you ever need anything, bring this token to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, and we certainly won't turn you away."
"You may pass this token down to your descendants. Even if your descendants come to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, we will make suitable arrangements for them." Ning Fengzhi took out his token and handed it to Zhang Tie.
He felt that trading a token of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for a letter from Zhang Tie to Xu Jie was a deal guaranteed to bring profit without loss.
"You're actually the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect!" Zhang Tie rose in shock. After marrying a Soul Grandmaster, he had learned about the affairs of the Soul Master World. Naturally, he knew that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was one of the Upper Three Sects and possessed immensely formidable strength.
"Sect Master Ning, may I have my son become your disciple?"
"My son may not be very talented, but he's honest and kind. Whatever you teach him, he'll study diligently," Zhang Tie said excitedly.
He knew his own abilities were limited and that he could not offer his son much help.
But the man before him was the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. He had to seize an opportunity like this!
Ning Fengzhi thought for a moment and took back the token. After all, it was only a matter of accepting a disciple.
"Patriarch Zhang, have your son come out. I'll accept him as my disciple now, then take him to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"Yes, yes, of course, Sect Master Ning. I'll have my son come out right away."
Zhang Tie turned excitedly and called to a servant:
"A Fu, hurry and fetch the young master. Have him come pay his respects to his teacher."
"Yes, master."
Three minutes later.
A young woman entered the sitting room with a sturdy little boy.
The woman was Zhang Tie's wife.
The child was Zhang Tie's son.
"Xin'er, come pay your respects to your teacher." Zhang Tie beckoned to Zhang Xin.
The woman hurriedly nudged Zhang Xin, urging him to go pay his respects to Ning Fengzhi, while also studying Ning Fengzhi curiously.
It was her first time meeting someone as important as the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Although Zhang Xin did not understand what was going on, he was very obedient to Zhang Tie and the woman. He approached Ning Fengzhi and bowed. "Teacher."
"Tea, tea, tea."
Zhang Tie hurriedly put a bowl of tea into Zhang Xin's hands and continued:
"Xin'er, hurry and offer your teacher tea."
"Teacher, please have some tea." Zhang Xin offered the teacup to Ning Fengzhi with both hands.
Ning Fengzhi accepted the cup and took a sip, thereby accepting Zhang Xin as his disciple.
Zhang Tie hurriedly called for a servant to bring paper and a brush, then dictated while the servant wrote.
Once the servant had finished the letter, Zhang Tie handed it to Ning Fengzhi. "Sect Master Ning, this is the letter you wanted."
"Oh, there's something else I want to give you. Please wait a moment." As if suddenly remembering something, Zhang Tie strode toward his bedroom.
Three to five minutes later.
Zhang Tie entered the sitting room carrying a box. He handed it to Ning Fengzhi and explained:
"Sect Master Ning, if you wish to practice Immortal Cultivation, you only need to give this box to Xu Jie."
"Patriarch Zhang, what is this?" Ning Fengzhi accepted the box and asked curiously.
Zhang Tie explained, "Sect Master Ning, this is something Xu Jie left specifically for me before he departed. He told me that if my descendants or close friends wished to practice Immortal Cultivation, they could take this to Mount Lu to visit him."
"I imagine you're seeking Xu Jie for Immortal Cultivation, Sect Master Ning. This is of no use to me, so I'll give it to you."
Hearing Zhang Tie's words, Ning Fengzhi grew even more curious and asked, "Patriarch Zhang, since you have an opportunity to practice Immortal Cultivation, why not send Zhang Xin to Mount Lu to do so?"
Zhang Tie explained with a chuckle, "Sect Master Ning, I know Zhang Xin well. I've spoiled him since he was little, and he can't endure the hardships of an austere life."
"Besides, practicing Immortal Cultivation would mean going out to sea."
"The boundless sea is simply too dangerous."
"I only hope Zhang Xin can live out his life safely and carry on our Zhang family's bloodline."
"I see."
Ning Fengzhi put the box away in his Storage Soul Tool and said, "Patriarch Zhang, I intend to head out to sea to search for Mount Lu next. If you don't want Zhang Xin to come with us, he can stay here with you for now. Once I return from Mount Lu, I'll take him to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"There's no need, Sect Master Ning. Just let Zhang Xin go with you." The reason Zhang Tie had not wanted Zhang Xin to go out to sea in search of Xu Jie to practice Immortal Cultivation was that the sea was simply too dangerous.
But things were different now. Ning Fengzhi was the sect master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Presumably, nothing would go wrong with Zhang Xin accompanying him.
It would be good for Zhang Xin to go out with him and see the world beyond.
Ning Fengzhi agreed.
Taking the letter and the box Xu Jie had left behind, he bid farewell to Zhang Tie. The party of five left Zhang Mansion and headed toward the sea.
Next, it was time to head out to sea in search of Mount Lu.
Meanwhile.
Inside the inn.
The people of Shrek Academy had finished celebrating. Dai Mubai, Oscar, Tang San, Xiao Wu, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ma Hongjun made a promise to reunite in five years.
But Ning Rongrong was missing.
Dai Mubai even comforted Oscar.
"Oscar, you have to believe in yourself. You'll definitely win Ning Fengzhi's approval and come home with the beauty in your arms, together with Ning Rongrong."
After the six made their promise to reunite in five years, they went their separate ways. Yu Xiaogang, Liu Erlong, and Flender also returned to their respective rooms.
Tang San knocked on Yu Xiaogang's door.
Yu Xiaogang opened the door, saw Tang San, and asked, "Little San, have you come to apologize to me?"
"Don't worry. I'm not that petty. I've already forgiven you."
"Teacher, let's talk inside."
Yu Xiaogang had to die tonight!
Even a deity couldn't stop it!
He, Tang San, said so!
Liu Erlong stood up, left her room, and headed toward Yu Xiaogang's room.
She wanted to have a heart-to-heart with Yu Xiaogang.
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