Originally, Ning Fengzhi's plan was to actively involve himself in the internal affairs of the Heaven Dou Empire, using the empire's influence to elevate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to greater heights.
On the surface, it seemed like he was doing well, and things were progressing in the direction he had envisioned. However, unbeknownst to him, Xue Qinghe was actually Qian Renxue, and everything he was doing was ultimately benefiting the Spirit Hall.
But now, with both Ning Fengzhi himself and Chen Xin and Gu Rong having the opportunity to advance further, their strategy naturally needed to be adjusted.
The plan to support Xue Qinghe in becoming the emperor of the Heaven Dou Empire remained unchanged. After all, they had invested too much to simply abandon it.
However, from now on, the sect would keep a low profile and no longer involve itself deeply in imperial affairs. The time saved would be devoted to cultivation. As long as Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong could advance further, the enhanced strength of Chen Xin and Gu Rong, supported by Ning Fengzhi's assistance, would be enough to elevate the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to new heights.
In the following period, this would leave Xue Qinghe extremely puzzled and paranoid, wondering if he had been exposed. Why was the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect no longer wholeheartedly paving the way for him?
…
But let's return to the present.
Chen Yuan had achieved his goal and now proposed to return to the academy:
"Sect Leader, Teacher, Elder Gu, now that you've successfully refined the immortal herbs, I'll head back to the academy."
"Perhaps, by the time I return next, I'll have reached level 50. When it's time to hunt for spirit beasts, I'll need your help, Teacher. My fourth spirit ring was already an 18,000-year ring. My fifth spirit ring can't be any less than 40,000 years."
Even though he already knew, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but feel shocked. A fourth spirit ring at 18,000 years, and the fifth would be at least 40,000 years. In the future, for the sixth, seventh, eighth, and ninth rings, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would produce a terrifying powerhouse.
Of course, this was a good thing. The reason the Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect held such high status was because these two forces had once produced two of the most formidable figures in the spirit master world—two level 99 Titled Douluos, making them the envy of countless people.
Ning Fengzhi looked at Chen Yuan and spoke warmly:
"Chen Yuan, you are the sect's genius and its great contributor. Whatever spirit beast you need to hunt, the sect will fully support you. When the time comes, not only will Uncle Sword be there, but Uncle Bone and even I will personally lead the team to help you obtain your spirit rings."
Chen Yuan thought for a moment. With the enhanced strength of Ning Fengzhi, Chen Xin, and Gu Rong, hunting a 100,000-year spirit beast wouldn't be a problem. This was a great advantage for him.
In the Douluo Continent, obtaining a good spirit ring often depended on the strength of one's backing.
Chen Yuan then said seriously:
"Thank you, Sect Leader."
Chen Xin looked at his proud disciple and smiled freely:
"Yuan'er, if you were unable to reach your full potential because you couldn't obtain a good spirit ring, that would be my failure as your teacher. You just focus on your cultivation. Leave the spirit rings to me."
After Chen Xin spoke, Gu Rong also voiced his support:
"Chen Yuan, you are Chen Xin's disciple. Although we haven't been particularly close in the past, this immortal herb has put me in your debt. When the time comes, even if it's a 100,000-year spirit beast, I'll join forces with Chen Xin to capture it for you."
Chen Yuan once again expressed his gratitude:
"Thank you, Teacher. Thank you, Elder Gu."
After receiving their promises, Chen Yuan formally bid them farewell. He summoned his flying sword, soared into the sky, and quickly disappeared into the horizon.
After he left, Ning Fengzhi suddenly smiled and said:
"Uncle Sword, do you think your disciple will surpass you in the future?"
Chen Xin answered without hesitation:
"Absolutely. The talent and strength he's shown far exceed what I had at his age. Surpassing me is just a matter of time. In thirty or forty years, he'll completely surpass me."
Chen Xin wasn't underestimating Chen Yuan. Tang Hao, widely recognized as the fastest to break through to Titled Douluo, achieved it at the age of 44. Therefore, Chen Xin believed it would take Chen Yuan at least thirty or forty years to surpass him.
Ning Fengzhi nodded, clearly sharing the same view. He then said with a smile:
"With the talent he's shown, even if he doesn't reach level 99, he'll definitely reach level 98. In the future, when Rongrong also becomes a Titled Douluo, with the support of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, he'll be a level 99 peerless Douluo."
"The two pillars of the spirit master world—Tang Chen of the Clear Sky Sect hasn't been seen for decades, and no one knows if he's alive or dead. Qian Daoliu of the Spirit Hall is already old. Tang Hao killed his son, yet he couldn't even kill Tang Hao in return. It's clear he's aged and weakened."
"Right now, we're the second-ranked sect on the continent. In a few decades, we'll be the number one force. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—no, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Sect—will rise to prominence in the spirit master world."
The reason Ning Fengzhi could tolerate Chen Yuan pursuing other girls after winning over his daughter was that he saw even greater value in Chen Yuan.
Otherwise, his initial interest in Chen Yuan was simply to cultivate a sword to protect his daughter. People change, and so does his judgment of them.
After hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Chen Xin and Gu Rong were also deeply moved and inspired.
Meanwhile, on the other side!
Chen Yuan returned to the Heaven Dou Royal Academy late at night. After a day of traveling, he was feeling quite tired.
As he entered the living room, a cautious voice came from the second floor:
"Who's there?"
Chen Yuan immediately replied:
"It's me!"
Hearing his voice, there was a rustling sound from upstairs, followed by light, hurried footsteps.
Two beautiful figures descended from the second floor. Under the light of the illumination soul tool, Ning Rongrong, dressed in a pure white nightgown, and Zhu Zhuqing, in a seductive purple nightgown, appeared in Chen Yuan's sight.
Returning to such a sight lifted Chen Yuan's spirits despite his fatigue. He quickly stepped forward, took each of their hands, and led them to sit on the sofa. He said gently:
"Sorry for coming back so late and disturbing your rest."
Zhu Zhuqing shook her head:
"It's fine. We were waiting for you to come back. We only just went to rest when we couldn't wait any longer."
Ning Rongrong then asked:
"Brother Chen Yuan, did you get the immortal herbs?"
Chen Yuan replied:
"Of course. The reason I'm back so late is that I returned to the sect to distribute the herbs to the Sect Leader, Teacher, and Elder Gu. After refining the herbs, they've made significant progress…"
Chen Yuan briefly explained the gains the three had made, letting Ning Rongrong know as well.
Hearing that her father, Sword Grandpa, and Bone Grandpa had all made great progress after absorbing the immortal herbs, Ning Rongrong was overjoyed. After all, they were her closest family.
(End of Chapter)
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