After a while, the illusory image of the ninth floor was pulled out of the void by an invisible hand and solidified inch by inch. Beads of sweat appeared on Ning Rongrong's forehead, and her body trembled slightly, but she gritted her teeth and remained silent.
boom--
The ninth level of the tower completely solidified. The original Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda had now become the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Nine-colored halos flowed endlessly across the tower, each level more dazzling than the last. This was the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda recorded in the clan's ancient books, yet no one had ever truly obtained it!
" Rongrong?" Ning Fengzhi's voice was shaky. He stood up, his hands trembling slightly, and his eyes were even a little red. The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, the dream of generations of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, was now floating in front of his daughter.
Ning Rongrong opened her eyes, looked at her glass tower, then at her father, her lips moved, and after a long while she managed to squeeze out a few words: "Father... nine stories... it's nine stories."
She abruptly retracted the glass pagoda, grabbed Ning Fengzhi's arm, and exclaimed with astonishing brightness, "Father! It really worked! It really evolved!"
Ning Fengzhi no longer needed to doubt. He turned around, and the usually calm and composed Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School now spoke with a hint of urgency in his voice, "Brother Feng, how many of these Nurturing Grace and Supporting Splendor Pill do you have? The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect wants them all!"
Feng Lingtian did not answer immediately, but instead exchanged a glance with Feng Qingxuan.
" Sect Master Ning," Feng Lingtian spoke, his tone still unhurried, "The refining of the Nurturing Grace and Supporting Splendor Pill is not easy. The main ingredient is a celestial-grade medicinal herb, and the Pill Pavilion currently has limited stock. To have it all—that's probably unrealistic."
Ning Fengzhi was slightly taken aback, then realized that the other party had never intended to make a fortune from this one pill. What they wanted was a long-term partnership.
He quickly calmed down, sat back in his chair, the anxiety on his face gradually subsiding, and he regained the composure of a sect leader. "So, what does Brother Feng mean?"
" The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Pill Pavilion have become allies and are cooperating," Feng Lingtian said. " The Nurturing Grace and Supporting Splendor Pill can be provided to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but not as a one-time sale; rather, a long-term supply relationship will be established."
The initial supply is tentatively set at ten pills, with subsequent supplies to be provided quarterly. Regarding the price, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will receive a discount—70% of the market price. In exchange, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will provide corresponding support when the Pill Pavilion needs it.
Ning Fengzhi looked at the young man before him and nodded inwardly. From beginning to end, the young man had the rhythm under his control. This level of composure was something that even seasoned businessmen in Heaven Dou City, let alone a teenager, might not possess.
"Alright." Ning Fengzhi agreed without haggling. "The first batch of ten Nurturing Grace and Supporting Splendor Pill will be settled at 70% of the market price. In addition, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect promises: First, to provide stable channels for the Pill Pavilion's medicinal herb procurement; Second, if the Pill Pavilion is treated unfairly, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will provide support."
Third, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect allocates a group of Support System Soul Master from within the sect each year to assist the Pill Pavilion in testing and providing feedback on the effects of pills. Support System Soul Master have a more refined perception of changes in Soul Power than combat-type Soul Masters, which should be helpful for the Pill Pavilion in improving its pill formulas.
This was something he came up with on the spur of the moment, but after he said it, everyone present realized its significance— the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's Support System Soul Master were renowned throughout the world, and having them help with feedback on the effects was equivalent to adding an authoritative certification to the Pill Pavilion's pills.
Feng Lingtian nodded slightly, making no attempt to hide the approval in his eyes. " Sect Master Ning has thought things through thoroughly; this is exactly what the Pill Pavilion desires."
Ning Fengzhi smiled and turned to the Sword Douluo beside him.
Chen Xin, who had been sitting quietly to the side, finally spoke. His voice was calm but carried undeniable weight. "The pills are genuine. I witnessed the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve with my own eyes. This cooperation is worth signing."
He paused, his gaze falling on Feng Qingxuan: " Dean Feng, I see you've already reached Level 90, you probably haven't obtained Soul Ring yet, right? If needed, I can help you hunt for your Ninth Soul Ring."
His words were casual, but they carried immense weight. Sword Douluo's Martial Soul was the Seven Kill Sword, the number one offensive Martial Soul in the world. For him to accompany someone to hunt for Soul Ring was a great honor.
Feng Qingxuan's eyes lit up, and he solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute. "I will remember your words, Sword Douluo."
Ning Fengzhi turned his gaze to Feng Lingtian, a smile on his face, "Young Brother Feng, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would be very happy to make you a friend."
Feng Lingtian smiled in response, " Sect Master Ning, you're too kind. Cooperation and mutual benefit are the very principles of the Pill Pavilion."
Ning Rongrong looked around and, seeing that the adults had finally finished their business, couldn't help but interrupt. She walked up to Feng Lingtian, tilted her head to look him up and down, and smiled slightly with her usual arrogant expression.
"I didn't realize you were so capable. But don't worry, we Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect School people keep our word. Now that we're cooperating, if anyone bullies you in the future, just mention my father's name."
She laughed first after saying that, Ning Fengzhi shook his head helplessly and ruffled her hair.
As the three parted, dusk was approaching. The carriage drove Godwind Academy, Ning Rongrong, leaning on Ning Fengzhi's shoulder, suddenly fell silent, no longer chattering as she had on the way there. She looked down at her hands, seemingly still immersed in the shock of her Martial Soul Evolution.
Ning Fengzhi looked back through the car window at the silhouette of the Godwind Academy in the twilight, a thoughtful smile on his face.
This young man has an immeasurable future.