"Go find Dugu Bo!" Ning Fengzhi glared at him irritably, her tone full of disappointment.
At this moment, he was no longer the refined and composed leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School; he was nothing more than a protective father standing up for his daughter, single-mindedly focused on helping Ning Rongrong improve her "competitiveness."
Lin Kong's lips twitched upon hearing this, and he couldn't help but roll his eyes dramatically.
Would he be wary of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School's leader's power? Perhaps a little. But facing Ning Rongrong's father's identity, he really had nothing to fear—it was just an elder disciplining a junior, he wouldn't actually lay a hand on him.
Ning Fengzhi so angry at his stubbornness that his teeth itched, and he gritted his teeth as he said, "You brat..."
Seeing this, Lin Kong quickly dropped his nonchalant attitude and adopted a negotiating tone. " Uncle Ning, how about we make a trade?"
"Exchange?" Ning Fengzhi scoffed, picking up his teacup and taking a leisurely sip. "All you got was some secret information about plant-based Soul Beast from the Ye Clan. Those things are of little use to my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School."
Lin Kong's eyes widened, his face filled with disbelief.
This sect leader's intelligence network is just too amazing! He had only just returned from Qingtang Town, and they already knew all about his trump cards!
Undeterred, Lin Kong changed the subject and threw out a new bait. " Rongrong should have mentioned it to you, right? When I left Shrek, my Soul Power was only level 24, and in just half a month, it's already broken through to level 25. Uncle Ning, don't you want to know the reason?"
Ning Fengzhi didn't even lift his eyelids, and uttered two words indifferently. "I don't want to."
Lin Kong shrugged indifferently, feigning regret, and said, "Then forget it. I was originally thinking of sharing this method so that Rongrong's sisters could all improve their cultivation speed, which would be equivalent to gaining an extra level of Innate Soul Power."
"What?!" This time, Ning Fengzhi really couldn't sit still anymore. He slammed down his teacup, his voice rising several decibels, "What did you say? Say it again!"
What does it mean to increase one level of Innate Soul Power? It means that the starting point of the sect's next generation can be raised by a huge margin, and the number of powerful Soul Master that can emerge in the future will also increase significantly! This is an enormous temptation for any sect!
In particular, it will increase the number of people who originally had no hope of reaching level 30, but now they can break through this hurdle.
Lin Kong, however, put on airs, stiffened his neck, and mimicked his previous tone, saying, "I don't want to!"
Ning Fengzhi: "..."
Now it was his turn to be speechless.
The private room fell silent as the two stared at each other, the atmosphere momentarily tense.
After a long pause, Ning Fengzhi was the first to back down, forcing a gentle smile and lowering his tone, " Lin Kong, I was a bit harsh just now, please don't take it to heart. Um... what exactly is this method you mentioned for increasing cultivation speed?"
Lin Kong, seeing that things were going well, didn't keep them in suspense any longer and casually uttered three words: " Whale Rubber. Take it after heating, and the effects will be immediate."
Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up, and he quickly asked, "Where are you going next? Do you need the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's help?"
Lin Kong smiled, took out the neatly folded sheepskin map from his pocket, and slowly unfolded it on the table.
A Soul Hunting Squad belonging to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect entered the territory of Sunset Forest.
As the group ventured deeper into the dense forest, two figures quietly broke away from the main force and sped off in a direction completely opposite to their intended destination.
It was Lin Kong and Sword Douluo Chen Xin.
Following the markings on the map, the two finally arrived at an extremely secluded valley. The entrance to the valley was hidden by dense vines and thorns, and if it weren't for the Ye Clan's markings, ordinary people would never have been able to find this place.
The Blue Silver Grass Soul Beast clan is among the weakest of all plant-based Soul Beast in terms of combat power. They lack sharp teeth and claws, and possess no domineering Soul Skill. They simply take root in the earth and silently absorb nutrients to cultivate.
Only when they cultivate to the level of ten thousand years and transform into Blue Silver King will their combat power experience a qualitative leap; and once they break through one hundred thousand years, they can control the plant power of a region, becoming an existence that even Titled Douluo must be wary of.
Unfortunately, it is almost impossible for ordinary Blue Silver Grass clans to produce Blue Silver King of ten thousand years level—any slight disturbance will result in them being devoured by the powerful animal Soul Beast that are eyeing them covetously.
"Is it in here?" A deep voice rang out, and the speaker was none other than Sword Douluo Chen Xin. Having nothing better to do, he decided to accompany them personally.
Lin Kong lowered his head, his fingertips tracing the markings on the sheepskin map. After confirming it several times, he nodded firmly. "That's right, this is it."
Sword Douluo raised an eyebrow slightly and asked calmly, "Are there any ten-thousand-year-old Blue Silver King in the valley?"
"No." Lin Kong shook his head and told the truth, " The Ye Clan's rule is that any Blue Silver King that is over ten thousand years old will be eliminated by them—firstly, to prevent it from getting out of control, and secondly, to monopolize the resources of this Blue Silver Grass clan."
"Let's go in and take a look."
Sword Douluo took the lead, raised his hand and waved it, and the vines blocking his way snapped in two.
Lin Kong followed closely behind, and the two of them disappeared into the depths of the valley, one after the other.
The valley was a narrow crevice, barely wide enough for two people to walk side by side. The light inside was dim, and the rock walls were slippery. After walking for about several dozen meters, the view ahead suddenly opened up.
As far as the eye can see, there is a boundless blue ocean, with countless Blue Silver Grass swaying their leaves gently in the breeze.
"It's all Blue Silver Grass..." Lin Kong muttered to himself, his gaze sweeping across the meadow, but he didn't detect the slightest aura of a Soul Beast. He couldn't help but ask in confusion, "But where are the Soul Beast?"
"They've hidden themselves." Sword Douluo's voice rang out calmly. His Soul Power perception had already covered the entire area, so he naturally saw through the trick.
Before he finished speaking, he casually raised his hand and waved it, and invisible sword energy poured out from his sleeve.
Where the sword energy swept past, the waist-high Blue Silver Grass was severed in an instant, the cut as clean as if it had been made with a knife.
call--
A gentle breeze swept by, and the broken leaves of the Blue Silver Grass transformed into tiny blue butterflies, swirling and fluttering in the air, leaving only a neat row of stubble on the ground.
"Snort!"
Sword Douluo snorted coldly, and his body suddenly erupted with the terrifying pressure of Titled Douluo. That invisible power was like a mountain pressing down, enveloping the entire valley.
Lin Kong stared intently and saw that on the ground that had been cut by the sword energy, small mounds were quietly rising. Then, the mounds burst open, and tender green leaves of Blue Silver Grass broke through the soil. The leaves shimmered with light and emitted faint fluctuations of Soul Power.
The Blue Silver Grass Soul Beast that had been hiding underground were all forced to reveal themselves by this oppressive force.
Nearby, there were clusters of young Blue Silver Grass at the ten-year level, with tender leaves and weak Soul Power; in the distance, several clumps of Blue Silver Grass with deep, dark leaves and emanating the Soul Power fluctuations of a thousand years could be seen, trembling and huddled in place.
"This... is such a beautiful place."
Looking at the blue sea of stars before him, Lin Kong couldn't help but let out a heartfelt sigh.
Sword Douluo stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping across the tranquil valley. A rare touch of gentleness softened his usually cold eyes as he nodded slightly. "Yes."