Trading

"Father, do you still remember that ancestor whose Martial Soul was the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda?"

After pondering for a moment, Ning Fengzhi looked toward Ning Bei.

"Are you saying that ancestor was the one who consumed this Aromatic Silk Beauty?"

"That's right. There's a very good chance. Father, you might as well give it a try."

After another moment of silence, Ning Fengzhi said, "If this herb truly has such an effect, then I won't consume it. I'll leave it for Rongrong. At my age, I've already used up most of my potential. What if my Martial Soul fails to evolve? Wouldn't that waste the treasure?"

Ning Fengzhi was indeed quite rational, but Ning Bei had another solution.

"Father, have you forgotten what the Pill Pagoda can do?"

"Hmm? What do you mean?"

Ning Bei smiled smugly.

"That's right. I've already planted the Aromatic Silk Beauty's seeds in the Pill Pagoda. I believe another plant will grow in the future. When that happens, we can leave it for Rongrong."

The three of them instantly looked at Ning Bei in delight. The help two Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagodas could provide the Sect was immeasurable. After all, even with the seven-tier restriction, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was still known as the number one auxiliary Martial Soul.

"Then let me give it a try." As he spoke, Ning Fengzhi happily accepted the Aromatic Silk Beauty from Ning Bei, his eyes burning as he stared at it.

"Father, you don't suspect that you'll lose out on this deal anymore, do you?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled when he heard this.

"You little monkey, you're far too crafty. How could I possibly lose out?"

As he spoke, he asked Ning Bei how to use the Aromatic Silk Beauty.

Ning Bei waved his hand, stopping Ning Fengzhi from consuming it on the spot.

"Father, I still have two Immortal Herbs here!"

The three of them suddenly understood. The effects of the Aromatic Silk Beauty had been far too astonishing, completely drawing their attention and making them forget that Ning Bei had just taken out three herbs. Since they had been brought out together with the Aromatic Silk Beauty, they were obviously no ordinary items.

"These two Immortal Herbs are called the Netherworld Ghost Orchid and the Primal Chaos Grass. The Netherworld Ghost Orchid is of tremendous help to dark and evil Martial Souls. It might even allow such Martial Souls to reach extreme attributes. It's highly suitable for Bone Grandfather's Bone Dragon Spirit."

"As for this Primal Chaos Grass, it has a considerable effect on weapon-type Martial Souls. I believe it can take Sword Grandfather's Seven Kill Sword Qi to the next level."

Ning Fengzhi nodded in satisfaction. If the cultivation of these two truly advanced another level, then with his Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, they would be invincible on the continent.

If Ning Bei had known what Ning Fengzhi was thinking, he would definitely have slapped him awake. He should learn more about the enshrined experts in Spirit Hall.

Sword and Bone were deeply moved when they saw that Ning Bei had prepared Immortal Herbs for them as well, repeatedly declaring that they had not spoiled him for nothing.

Ning Bei ranted inwardly at the two of them. It'll be enough if you two stop hoisting me up by the neck in the future.

The three of them then asked about how to use their respective Immortal Herbs.

"The Netherworld Ghost Orchid needs to have its medicinal properties absorbed through control of the Martial Soul. The Primal Chaos Grass and Aromatic Silk Beauty can be consumed directly."

After hearing this, the three of them no longer had time to bother with Ning Bei. They hurried out of the Council Hall, preparing to seclude themselves and absorb the herbs.

Ning Bei watched the three of them disappear. He cursed their heartlessness inwardly, pouted, and walked toward his residence. Since he had nothing to do for the time being, he might as well go cuddle Rongrong.

After half a year, Rongrong could already crawl. When she saw Ning Bei enter from atop the carpet, she babbled and crawled over to him. Her mother stood nearby, looking at Ning Bei with a strange expression.

"Isn't today supposed to be a day off? Why have you come back?"

"Ah, I had some important business to discuss with Father today, so I came back for a visit. I also wanted to see Rongrong."

He picked up Ning Rongrong, who had grown another size, and tossed her into the air. The Little Girl cried out excitedly.

"By the way, Mother, here's a Ninth Grade Immortal Ganoderma. It has the effect of strengthening the body and nurturing the essence. Take it and consume it."

Ning's Mother looked at the ganoderma before her in surprise. She did not doubt the effects of the Ninth Grade Immortal Ganoderma, but immediately rejected Ning Bei's kindness.

"Give it to your father. As Sect Master, he needs this herb more."

"No need, Mother. I prepared other Immortal Herbs for Father."

Upon hearing this, Ning's Mother accepted the Ninth Grade Immortal Ganoderma and looked at Ning Bei with affection.

After a full day of seclusion, the three of them successfully absorbed the Immortal Herbs and returned to the Council Hall. Their eyes were filled with unconcealable delight.

"Father, Grandfathers, how did it go? Did you gain anything?"

Evil aura flowed uncontrollably around Gu Rong's body. Upon hearing Ning Bei's question, he threw his head back and laughed.

"My Martial Soul's attributes have indeed grown. Although they haven't reached the extreme, the enhancement to my Martial Soul is still tremendous. Moreover, my Soul Power has already reached Level 95."

Chen Xin, standing nearby, also spoke excitedly. "My Seven Kill Sword Qi has been greatly enhanced. Although my Soul Power Level hasn't broken through yet, I'm not far from Level 96. And I feel that I could easily defeat my former self."

After speaking, the two of them looked toward Ning Fengzhi together with Ning Bei.

Ning Fengzhi smiled but did not answer. Instead, he directly revealed his Martial Soul.

"One, two, eight, nine... Fengzhi, your Martial Soul really evolved into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"

Gu Rong looked at Ning Fengzhi in delight. Chen Xin said nothing, but the excitement in his eyes could not be concealed.

After humbly exchanging a few words with the two Douluo, Ning Fengzhi looked toward Ning Bei again.

"Bei Er, don't you have a suitable Immortal Herb for yourself?"

Ning Bei waved his hand.

"Father, Grandfathers, you don't need to worry about me. I've already prepared the Immortal Herb I'm going to consume. Since there's more than one, I plan to consume it after handing the Spirit Bone to Senior Dugu."

"It's good that you have a plan. We won't say anything more, then."

Ning Fengzhi immediately sent someone to the warehouse to retrieve a fifty-thousand-year Exploding Fire Lizard Right Arm Bone. They had taken such great benefits from the other party that it would be inappropriate to fob him off, even if Dugu Bo did not know the value of Immortal Herbs.

"Let's go. We'll make the trip together."

As he spoke, he brought Chen Xin and Ning Bei along and headed toward Sunset Forest. Gu Rong's Soul Power had only just broken through, so he stayed behind in the Sect to stabilize his cultivation.

Traveling at Sword Douluo's flying speed, they soon arrived at a small town beside Sunset Forest and knocked on the door of Dugu Bo's residence.

Dugu Yan opened the door. She was overjoyed when she saw Ning Bei.

"Ning Bei, you're here."

"Ahem. Young lady, I'm Ning Bei's father. Could you call Senior Dugu out so that he can chat with my son?"

Ning Fengzhi interrupted the two of them as they chatted and teased Dugu Yan in passing, making Ning Bei curse him for being shameless.

Dugu Yan's pretty face flushed red, and she immediately turned and ran into the house.

Before long, Dugu Bo appeared before them.

"Sect Leader Ning, Your Excellency Sword Douluo, please come in."

The group entered the house and took their seats. Dugu Yan, her face bashful, kept sneaking glances at Ning Bei from time to time, leaving him quite puzzled.

Ning Fengzhi took out the prepared Spirit Bone and handed it to Dugu Bo.

"This is a fifty-thousand-year Exploding Fire Lizard Right Arm Bone. Please inspect it, Senior."

Dugu Bo was extremely excited when he heard this. He had thought the other party would casually find a ten-thousand-year limb Spirit Bone and fob him off with it. After all, he had only given them several herbs of unknown value. He had never expected the other party to be so generous as to offer a fifty-thousand-year Spirit Bone.

"Then this old man thanks you, Sect Leader Ning. If you ever need my help in the future, just give the order."

It had to be said that the Ning father and son were simply too wicked. They had clearly taken an enormous advantage from the other party, yet they had somehow made him feel grateful, convinced that the two of them had suffered a loss, and even made him think about how to repay the favor in the future.