Chapter 228: The Sect is My Home

Finally having dispersed the onlookers from the sect, Gu Douluo left with the emotionally traumatized Gu Yue, and Ning Fengzhi beckoned Qin Jian and Ning Rongrong to walk into the Council Hall together.

The two of them gave a rough account of their experiences at Shrek Academy, satisfying the curiosity of Ning Fengzhi and Jian Douluo.

Afterward, Qin Jian said, "Ning Shu, this time coming back, besides seeing you all with Rongrong, the most important thing is that there are two matters concerning the future of the sect that I want to discuss with you."

"Hmm?"

Ning Fengzhi was slightly surprised, then revealed a cautious expression.

If it were three years ago, he might have laughed it off, but in these past few years, the Hidden Weapons that Qin Jian had connected to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had provided too much help to the direct disciples, and coupled with his own unparalleled cultivation talent, these made it impossible for Ning Fengzhi not to take his proposal seriously.

"If you have any thoughts, just say them; I will consider them carefully," he said solemnly.

The few of them sat in chairs, and Ning Rongrong and Jian Douluo also focused their attention on Qin Jian.

"The first matter is, I propose that the sect sponsor Shrek Academy..."

Qin Jian paused and said, "If possible, I would prefer that the sect could bring Shrek Academy under its banner, just like the relationship between Elephant Armor Academy and the Elephant Armored Sect."

"Shrek Academy..."

Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment and said, "I also know that the several members of the Shrek Team you are currently in have extraordinary potential, but other aspects of Shrek Academy seem to be far from reaching the level of the five Element Academies."

"If you were talking about Tianshui Academy, perhaps I would be more tempted."

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Qin Jian, seemingly with a hint of a smile.

"Cough..."

Qin Jian coughed slightly, then continued calmly: "It's not that, Ning Shu. What I value is the potential of Shrek Academy. In my eyes, the future Shrek Academy will definitely be the number one advanced Spirit Academy on the Dalu, and powerful Spirit Masters will emerge one after another; that will bring a continuous stream of reserve forces for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."

"What's more, with the existence of the Golden Iron Triangle, and Poison Douluo acting as a consultant, the current Shrek Academy has already demonstrated great value."

Qin Jian said earnestly: "Ning Shu, I suggest you personally make a trip to Shrek Academy. Whether it is to sponsor them or to build a good relationship, you can make a decision after you have seen it for yourself."

Ning Fengzhi placed his hands on his cane, lost in thought.

Jian Douluo just looked at Qin Jian, his dull eyes clearly showing he was thinking of nothing at all.

Jian Douluo, whose eyes held nothing but swords and Qin Jian...

And Ning Rongrong had run to Qin Jian's side at some point, squeezing onto a chair with him, watching the way Qin Jian and Ning Fengzhi were talking, her face full of indescribable happiness.

"Alright, seeing is believing. In two days, I will go with you both to take a look," Ning Fengzhi said.

Qin Jian nodded, grabbed the small hand Ning Rongrong had reached over, and then said: "The second matter is regarding the sect's emergency evacuation plan."

"Emergency evacuation plan?"

Ning Fengzhi said with some surprise: "Our sect has already been built like an iron barrel; even if the Spirit Hall came to attack, it would not be easily broken. Why would we need an evacuation plan?"

Qin Jian was somewhat speechless.

The original Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was indeed ambushed by the Spirit Hall and suffered heavy losses; if it weren't for Jian Douluo displaying his great might, it would have almost been wiped out...

He didn't know exactly when that night would be, which was why he wanted to prepare in advance.

Unless he changed the trajectory of the Spirit Hall in the future, this disaster would not be easy to avoid.

"Ning Shu, although we are one of the Upper Three Sects and our strength is formidable, given the current situation on the Dalu, it is really hard to say what will happen in the future, especially with the Spirit Hall. With their strength, it would not be difficult at all for them to annihilate us..."

Qin Jian's words made Ning Fengzhi's expression more serious.

"Go ahead, what good suggestions do you have? I will adopt them as I see fit," he signaled.

Qin Jian nodded and said: "First is the alarm system. Relying solely on rotating patrols is simply being a living target. We need two systems, one overt and one covert. I have already thought of the covert one..."

He smiled at Ning Fengzhi's curious gaze: "There is a type of Soul Beast called the Grey Guinea Pig. I know the method to tame them; when that time comes, as long as a stranger enters, they will sound the alarm themselves."

Ning Fengzhi's eyes lit up: "There is such a magical Soul Beast?"

"Yes."

Qin Jian nodded and handed over a piece of paper: "This is the location where Grey Guinea Pigs live in groups in the Star Dou Great Forest. Ning Shu can send people to capture them, and the taming method is also on it."

Ning Fengzhi took it, having no questions about why he knew so much about Soul Beasts, and put it away directly.

"Is there more?" he asked with slight anticipation.

After Qin Jian's previous proposal, he no longer looked at Qin Jian as a child; such meticulous and comprehensive consideration was not something a child could achieve.

Qin Jian smiled and handed over another piece of paper: "Ning Shu, I suggest building an emergency passage according to this design blueprint. Once the Grey Guinea Pigs sound the alarm, not only must the defensive forces react quickly, but after confirming the enemy attack, we must also organize the next generation of the sect as well as the old, weak, women, and children to evacuate through the emergency passage. This can prevent them from being held hostage and can also preserve the sect's seeds in the most critical moments."

Ning Fengzhi took it and looked at it for a while, his eyes growing brighter and brighter, and the way he looked at Qin Jian became increasingly fond and affectionate.

"Ning Shu, don't look at me like that. I only prepared these, nothing else," Qin Jian said with a shrug and a smile.

"That is enough. Your two proposals, one for the development of the sect and one for its continuation, are both extremely critical and pertinent suggestions, not to mention that you have also proposed implementable plans."

Ning Fengzhi laughed heartily: "With you here, I don't worry about the future of the sect. I just don't know when you plan to change how you address me to 'Dad'?"

Qin Jian's handsome face turned awkward, and Ning Rongrong beside him blushed.

"I'm just teasing you both. Even if you were to get married, it would have to be after sixteen. It's still too early now," Ning Fengzhi said with a hearty laugh.

A faint smile also appeared on the corner of Jian Douluo's mouth.

"Ning Shu, this time I also brought one hundred sets of Hidden Weapons, which Tang San entrusted to me," Qin Jian said, handing over another Soul Guidance Device.

Ning Fengzhi took it and immediately shook his head helplessly: "You, you should be the one returning to the sect to claim the resources that belong to you, yet instead, you keep moving things into the sect..."

"The sect is my home, development relies on looting..." Qin Jian said with a chuckle.

"Nonsense," Ning Rongrong couldn't help but chide.

Ning Fengzhi laughed: "Actually, this time you both returned, the thing that makes me happiest is not the proposals just now that are beneficial to the sect, nor those weapons, but that you two have finally reconciled as before."

Jian Douluo also nodded: "This time when Rongrong ran off to find Jian'er, we were all very worried about you both. I even flew over often to check. That spirit fight you had against the Imperial Fighting Team was particularly spectacular."

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Thanks to book friend 【Want to be a Sand Sculpture】 for the tip!

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