Chapter 46: Phoenix Mountain

Upon arriving at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi received them with the highest etiquette and hosted a very sumptuous dinner.

At the banquet, the two geniuses, Ma Hongjun and Zhu Zhuqing, met many high-ranking members of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

They were all very kind toward the talented youths, especially those on the side of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.

Perhaps one of them would be a Title Douluo in the future; befriending them now could be considered a form of advance investment.

After the meal, a luxurious villa was arranged for Ma Hongjun to stay in, while Zhu Zhuqing stayed with Ning Rongrong.

Ning Rongrong also wanted to prevent Ma Hongjun and Zhu Zhuqing from staying together, lest some indescribable things happen.

After taking a bath and making a list, Ma Hongjun sat cross-legged to begin meditation, circulating the Phoenix Nirvana Sutra to cultivate.

At night, Ning Fengzhi and Chen Xin brought Gu Rong over, called Ning Rongrong out separately, and asked her to release her martial soul; Gu Rong had never seen a mutated martial soul, so he wanted to take a look.

The moment he saw that what was on Ning Rongrong was no longer the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda but a Nine-Colored Phoenix, he was particularly stunned by the beauty of the Phoenix.

The next second, three nine-colored Spirit Rings rose from beneath Ning Rongrong.

"What is the age of these Spirit Rings? Did the martial soul mutation cause the Spirit Rings to mutate as well? What a great stroke of fortune this is!"

"Now that it is no longer the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, does the support of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda still exist?"

"A twelve-year-old Soul Elder is truly a monster!"

Gu Rong was incomparably astonished.

He then turned serious: "Having these three Spirit Rings exposed is dangerous for you."

"The Nine-Colored Phoenix not only retains the original support abilities of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda but has also amplified them several times over; at the same time, I have also gained powerful defensive and offensive capabilities."

"I have a way to conceal my Spirit Rings; I can use soul skills without releasing them. These days, no one knows the color and configuration of my Spirit Rings; they all think I am using a Self-created Soul Skill."

"Moreover, if I want to run, no one can catch me."

Ning Rongrong said very confidently.

"Yes, even with Fengzhi adding support to me, I cannot catch up to Rongrong's speed," Chen Xin nodded. "Old Bone, don't worry; we have already considered the things you are considering."

"Come, let us spar. Don't worry, Grandpa will hold back," Gu Rong said. "I can't bear to hurt you."

Ning Rongrong also wanted to show off a bit and give Grandpa Bone a big surprise.

Chen Xin and Ning Fengzhi exchanged a glance, revealed a mysterious smile, and stepped aside.

The battle then began.

In her own home, Ning Rongrong did not need to hide anything; her Spirit Rings bloomed, and she attacked with all her might.

After the battle, Gu Rong was particularly shocked.

Although Ning Rongrong could not defeat the Title Douluo Gu Rong, when Gu Rong suppressed his cultivation to that of a level 30 Soul Elder, he was no match for Ning Rongrong.

At the same level, even his own pride and joy—his extremely strong defensive power—was not as powerful as Ning Rongrong's defense.

"Good, good! My Rongrong has truly grown up! This way, I can truly rest assured and let you go to that fellow Ma Hongjun's Phoenix Academy to study."

"Although that fellow is young, he is indeed not to be underestimated!"

Gu Rong was overjoyed.

"Rongrong, do you have feelings for that kid?" Gu Rong asked.

Upon hearing this, Ning Rongrong's heart raced, and her little face flushed: "Grandpa Bone, why are you suddenly asking this? It's so embarrassing."

"Hahaha, Rongrong, on the Douluo Continent, one is considered an adult at twelve. You are an adult now, and it is the age to talk about marriage. If you really have feelings for Ma Hongjun, then hurry up and express your heart; otherwise, such an outstanding person is very highly sought after."

"Especially that girl named Zhu Zhuqing who is with you; let me tell you, this little girl's identity is not simple. I didn't expect her martial soul to have mutated just like yours. Your fortunes are truly heaven-defying!"

Gu Rong teased.

Ma Hongjun was tall, handsome, powerful, young, and very polite.

Whether it was Gu Rong, Chen Xin, or Ning Fengzhi, they were all particularly satisfied and pleased; he was the perfect candidate for a future son-in-law! Being able to suppress a Spirit Saint as a Soul King was a very impressive feat.

Zhao Wuji was also among the top-ranked existence among Spirit Saints and was himself a powerful close-combat Spirit Master.

"I do have feelings for him, but he is so outstanding; surely there won't just be me as his wife in the future..." Ning Rongrong said with a blushing face, acting very coy.

Talking about this in front of elders was indeed quite embarrassing.

Gu Rong said: "This kid is quite the playboy? But it doesn't matter; he is so outstanding that it is normal for him to have many women. If we can bind him to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, that would be best."

Ning Fengzhi said: "Just have a few more children with him in the future, and keep one who is slightly more outstanding to take the surname Ning."

"Hmph, you are bad! We're already talking about children? And having a few more?"

Ning Rongrong blushed, turned around, and ran back to sleep, ignoring these hateful bad guys.

The three of them looked at each other and all began to laugh.

"Fengzhi, you have so many wives; you should be able to understand Ma Hongjun."

"Two uncles, please don't make fun of me. I just wanted a powerful descendant; I didn't expect only Ning Rongrong to meet my requirements. Now, watching the cabbage I raised being... sigh..."

"A daughter is not meant to be kept."

Ning Fengzhi gave an awkward smile.

Early the next morning.

After finishing breakfast, Ning Fengzhi brought Ma Hongjun and the others to a valley at the border between Seven Treasure Glazed Tile City and Heaven Dou City.

This valley had a very good environment, but it had not been developed.

It belonged to a primeval forest and would have some weak Spirit Beasts, with ages not exceeding a thousand years.

"Such a good place, why hasn't it been developed?" Ma Hongjun asked, puzzled.

"The commercial value is low, and the geographical location here does not meet our psychological expectations."

Ning Fengzhi said.

Previously, they had looked at it with people from the Heaven Dou Empire and had intended to develop it, but for various reasons, it was not developed. Instead, a road was developed in another, safer, and more convenient location, allowing the two cities to connect with each other, making trade and the delivery of intelligence more convenient.

"If you use this place as an academy, I can have the Heaven Dou Empire approve it for you. At that time, we can come here to start investing and build some useful commercial streets."

"We have also already prepared the construction team."

Ning Fengzhi said.

"Good, this place will do. Then I will have to trouble Ning Fengzhi; if money is needed for the purchase, I will pay it." Ma Hongjun was very satisfied with this place; Phoenix Mountain matched him perfectly.

After looking around, the group went down the mountain and left.

Just at this moment, a voice came from outside.

"His Highness the Crown Prince has arrived!"

Ahead, a troop of people approached.

"They must have come for you." Ning Fengzhi looked at Ma Hongjun.

Ma Hongjun said: "Perhaps."

The procession was very grand, with everyone starting at the level of Soul Emperor or Spirit Saint.

A refined and elegant young man stepped down from a carriage as noble and magnificent as glazed glass.

This person was none other than the Crown Prince, Xue Qinghe.

The people on both sides knelt on one knee one after another to welcome the dismounting of this future Heir Apparent of the Heaven Dou Empire.

(End of this chapter)