Saving someone; two Soul Bones
On the tree-lined path back to the dormitory, Lu Cheng sighed softly.
He had already guessed why Yan Shaozhe was being so stingy, even to an unbelievable degree. It was most likely because of the Simulation; although the other party hadn't retained any memory of it, the latent impression he might have had was probably...
Since that's the case, the path of seeking help from the Shrek Academy to rescue Mother Jiang is now completely blocked.
Shrek probably wanted to discipline him, while simultaneously launching into a long, morally superior lecture of psychological manipulation, much like how they treated Huo Gua in the original story. This approach would be devastating for children who lack love, but for him...
hehe.
"There's no need to argue with him, just go along with what he says." Lu Cheng smiled and shook his head.
He tossed the soul-guided storage ring to Ning Cong.
"This is something we worked hard to earn; it would be such a waste to lose it."
"Look at his stingy face, it makes me uncomfortable. What's he pretending for... He gave me such a pittance, and I should thank him? Besides, this is clearly aimed at us, suppressing and lecturing us. A-Cheng, you'd better watch out, it's coming for you..." Ning Cong, as a disciple from a prominent family, naturally had a keen eye, and he saw through Shrek's intentions at a glance.
After all, this method was a deadly blow to a disciple who came from a poor background and had no one to rely on.
Lu Cheng smiled.
"Don't worry, I'm not stupid."
"However, there's something I'd like to ask for your help with."
"Just say it!" Ning Cong said boldly.
"Help me save someone..." Lu Cheng said thoughtfully.
He originally planned to ask Ma Xiaotao for help, or go to Zhang Lexuan, but after hesitating for a moment, he gave up. The former was always impulsive and not reliable in her work. She was strong enough, but he really didn't feel comfortable entrusting such an important matter as the Ming Dou Mountain Range to her.
He asked Ma Xiaotao about the latter and learned that Zhang Lexuan had gone out to carry out Inspection Corps mission. As for where she was, it was hard to say, but at least they couldn't contact her for the time being.
Therefore, after hesitating for a moment, he decided to trouble the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.
As a sect that has endured for tens of thousands of years, it is not simply a wealthy and powerful family. In my casual conversation with Ning Cong these days, I discovered the Ning family's extravagant business empire. Their businesses are spread across almost the entire continent, and their influence is deeply entrenched. Even in the current generation, the strongest member is only a Titled Douluo.
But with Limit Douluo retiring from the world and Super Douluo relegated to the second line, the presence of Titled Douluo is sufficient.
Asking the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect for help would be a safer option.
Ning Cong didn't even go back to his dormitory.
He rushed off to contact the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's leader stationed in Shrek City. He sensed this was the best opportunity to win over Lu Cheng, this super genius. In fact, the moment Lu Cheng uttered the words, he was already trembling with excitement.
This was a genuine act of kindness in his time of need, and from the moment Lu Cheng asked him for help, it showed that his efforts in the past few days had not been in vain, and that he truly regarded him as a brother.
Is he rich? Yes.
But he spent it very carefully.
Because Gold Soul Coin can't buy many things, such as the trust and friendship of initial public offerings, he had been worried these days that the class difference would gradually distance him from Lu Cheng, but at this moment, he finally breathed a sigh of relief.
A surge of excitement welled up inside him. It was the thrill of investing, an ingrained feeling, a feeling that flowed in the blood of the Ning family, a feeling of going all in after successfully discovering such a genius.
Shrek City.
In a quaint and antique courtyard.
Ning Cong rushed in, and the servants along the way looked surprised but did not stop him. Everyone recognized this direct descendant of the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect School.
"Xiao Cong?"
In the courtyard.
A sprightly, white-haired old man stroked his beard, looking slightly surprised at the panting young man who ran in. He smiled and waved, and a waiter beside him handed him a cup of tea.
"Gulp..." Ning Cong swallowed hard and wiped his mouth.
"Uncle Ye! Your return to the sect tonight is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for our Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to turn the tide!"
"Explain carefully." Upon seeing this, the old man named Uncle Ye's expression gradually became serious.
"..."
Several minutes later, after Ning Cong had explained the matter of Mother Jiang in detail, the white-haired old man finally let out a long sigh of relief.
A smile involuntarily crept onto his lips.
"Xiao Cong, you did the right thing. Shrek Academy is short-sighted when it comes to such a rare genius, but my Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is not... Don't worry, I'll handle this personally. The person you requested will appear in Shrek City in three days, completely safe and sound."
"Hehe, thanks, Uncle Ye," Ning Cong said casually.
"Oh, right, bring out a Ten Thousand Year Soul Bone, no, Hundred Thousand Year Soul Bone..." Ning Ye waved his hand at the attendant beside him and said, "Remember, it has to be a fire attribute Soul Bone, to convey the sincerity of our Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."
He wouldn't mind making a scene at the Shrek Academy.
"I guarantee the person will be rescued within three days."
Inside the dormitory, Ning Cong said with a grin.
The Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect may have declined, but rescuing someone from the Black Tortoise Sect is still no problem. Moreover, Mother Jiang is not even under the guard of a major town. It would be best not to have a conflict with them. Even if they really fight head-on, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is definitely not afraid of the Black Tortoise Sect.
"Those old bastards dared to steal your sister? Hmph, beat them so badly they can't even get out of their shells."
"Oh right... there's also a Soul Bone."
Ning Cong pulled a crimson left arm bone from his pocket, patted his chest, and said, "Shrek Academy won't give it to me, but I'll give it to you, brother. I'll even pay for the competition rewards myself."
He then handed Xue Ling'er a ten-thousand-year-old Earth Dragon Soul Bone.
"..."
Lu Cheng's eyes were strange.
Is this the number one angel investment family in mainland China?
He had witnessed firsthand this exaggerated boldness.
No wonder dynasties rose and fell in the previous era, yet only powerful families remained standing. Many times, when kings and nobles were starting out, without the support and active investment of powerful families, they would likely have perished halfway through their rise...
"Alright." Lu Cheng pondered for a moment, took the crimson left arm bone, exhaled a breath of stale air, and nodded slightly.
Inner courtyard.
Lu Cheng skillfully walked through a tree-lined path and arrived at a secluded courtyard.
This is where the inner court disciples cultivate.
He had no choice but to keep his promise to Ma Xiaotao and come to see her every day.
Inside the courtyard, Ma Xiaotao was soaking in a hot spring. Her graceful figure was partially obscured by the rising steam. A large white bowl floated on the surface of the water, its surface marked with deep grooves. She scooped up a puddle of water with her delicate hand and poured it onto her fair, porcelain-like skin. Her long, narrow phoenix eyes were gazing at Lu Cheng in the distance.
He waved.
The white skin shimmered even more violently.
Lu Cheng's eyes twitched, and he had an urge to turn around and leave.
but...
I gritted my teeth and went up anyway.
"Look over there..." Ma Xiaotao lay down next to the bathtub, her chest rippling with moisture, and smiled as she rested her chin on her hand.
"Soul Bone?" Lu Cheng's eyes widened in surprise.
Looking at the fiery red Soul Bone lying beside him, still radiating warmth.
"Yesterday, I went with an elder to the Star Dou Great Forest and killed a Golden Earth Dragon King with 100,000 years of cultivation," Ma Xiaotao said with a smile.
"Here, this is its Soul Bone."
"You've advanced to Soul Saint?!" Lu Cheng exclaimed in astonishment.
"Hmm~" Ma Xiaotao said with a smile.