Chapter 134: Offensive and Defensive Alliance

After staying with the Po Yi Zu for several more days, Yang Xiong left first, following Lin Gong; some matters needed to be resolved back at the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect in advance.

Of course, before departing, Yang Xiong specially signed a cooperation agreement between the Single Attribute Three Great Families and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, which included mutual alliance, Offensive and Defensive Alliance, profit sharing, and other aspects.

The collaborations between the Single Attribute Three Great Families and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect differ; among them, Po Yi Zu trades medicinal products with the Sect, which purchases at a price increased by twenty percent over the current rate.

Yu Yi Zu conducts deep construction transactions with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; Yu Yi Zu is the most famous building family on Douluo Continent, and the Sect's business spans the entire Heaven Dou Empire, requiring a great number of constructions. A few hundred people can easily settle them, and the prices are also higher.

Min Clan is relatively more troublesome, but Min Clan and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect signed an agreement to establish an information and reconnaissance network; the Sect will pay cash to hire Min Clan, forming a rapid‑response information network within several hundred li around the Sect. This arrangement offers them far better terms than independent development, at least providing relatively stable income.

As for Yang Xiong's founding of the Body Sect, only he and a few clan heads know, and it will certainly not be disclosed lightly; outwardly, Yang Xiong serves as the hub connecting the Single Attribute Three Great Families with the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

Regarding the promotion of Bai He and Niu Gao, and the subsequent cultivation of Body Sect disciples, Yang Xiong is still wrestling with it; after all, some matters he does not wish outsiders to know, and the Body Sect has not yet reached that stage. He will consider it later when returning to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect.

Yang Xiong trekked with Lin Gong for a long journey; the two spent more than ten days traveling back from the Star Luo Empire to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Along the way, Lin Gong was relatively leisurely, while Yang Xiong ran desperately with a heavy load, which also served as physical training.

Yang Xiong seriously suspected that Lin Gong was deliberately bullying him; the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is thousands of li from the Star Luo Empire. Lin Gong claimed it was special training for Yang Xiong, but those thousands of kilometers were too easy for him, while Yang Xiong was carrying several hundred kilograms.

After returning to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Yang Xiong went straight to Ning Fengzhi and immediately handed over the cooperation agreement that the Single Attribute Three Great Families had already signed.

Both Ning Fengzhi and Sword Bone Douluo were startled by the agreement, and even Ning Rongrong standing nearby was unusually surprised.

They fully understood the value of this agreement; for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, the total number of Soul Masters is only about five thousand, and the internal staff is complex, with many support types, even Food System members, and some martial souls that are relatively weak.

The Single Attribute Three Great Families together have a full thousand Soul Masters, roughly one‑fifth of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's strength, and they also have three top Soul Douluo. Considering the combined strength of the three families, they are already comparable to more than half of the lower Fourth Sects.

At this stage, it is hard for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect to improve its strength again in the short term, but suddenly forming an alliance with the three major Single Attribute families is a huge surprise, and monetary issues are not a concern for the Sect at all.

Ning Fengzhi remained relatively calm: "Xiao Xiong, besides this alliance, have you also promised the Single Attribute Three Great Families other matters? I think even if I intervene personally and offer higher terms, it may still be impossible to get the three families to move from the Star Luo Empire to the Heaven Dou Empire."

"Over the years I've courted many Soul Master families, even the Single Attribute Four Families; the terms were far better than yours, but unfortunately there hasn't been much result."

Yang Xiong thought carefully before speaking: "Sect Leader, the Single Attribute Three Great Families naturally have their needs and their shortcomings. Min Clan lacks offense, so I used a Spiral Sphere for the transaction."

"Although Yu Yi Zu excels at defense, it still has shortcomings and cannot produce a true Title Douluo, so I intend to ask Bone Douluo to give Yu Yi Zu some guidance, and likewise ask Sword Douluo to mentor Min Clan."

"As for Po Yi Zu, they are very skilled at alchemy but are unusually obsessed with medicines. I happened to obtain two Divine Medicines, so Po Yi Zu is willing to come with us to the Heaven Dou Empire. Of course, Po Yi Zu excels at offense, so we will also ask Sword Douluo to give them some guidance."

Sword Bone Douluo was instantly taken aback, muttering to each other; the two hold lofty positions within the sect, yet they would still undertake such matters.

Sword Douluo spoke in a deep voice: "Po Yi Zu's Po Soul Gun is also a top‑tier Tool Spirit, and Yang Wudi's attack among Soul Douluo is unparalleled. I also want to spar with him; perhaps it will benefit me as well."

Bone Douluo snorted: "I've heard that Yu Yi Zu's plate‑armor giant rhinoceros and Elephant Armor Sect's diamond mammoth are said to be the strongest defensive martial souls in the world. I'd like to see for myself whether my Bone Dragon martial soul is even more formidable."

Yang Xiong: …

Clearly, Ning Fengzhi better understood the weight of this alliance and also knew the characters of Yang Wudi, Niu Gao, and Bai He: "Xiao Xiong, how do you think our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect should cooperate with the Single Attribute Three Great Families? How should we arrange things for them?"

Yang Xiong quickly replied: "Sect Leader, I've already thought of this and discussed it with them. Thirty kilometers east of our Seven Treasures City lies a peak called Cloud Mist Mountain; we will settle all three families there, and they will handle the specific construction themselves."

"The distance between our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect and the Single Attribute Three Great Families is just right; this distance allows Soul Masters to travel round‑trip in half an hour, facilitating the Offensive and Defensive Alliance for both sides."

"Additionally, we only announce commercial cooperation outwardly, not the alliance itself; when real problems arise, it may allow us to deliver a fatal blow to the enemy."

After thinking for a long time, Ning Fengzhi said: "Xiao Xiong, your plan is thorough; we'll proceed as you suggested. I'll promptly assign people to tidy up Cloud Mist Mountain, and I'll discuss the detailed cooperation with them later."

"By the way, there was no objection from the Star Luo Empire, right? Such a large‑scale Soul Master relocation might attract the attention of the Star Luo Empire and the Spirit Hall."

Yang Xiong shook his head: "I spoke with the Star Luo Empire's Grand Prince Davis; the Empire will not intervene. In about half a month, the Single Attribute Three Great Families should have all moved over."

Although Ning Fengzhi found it a bit odd, he no longer dwelled on the issue: "Xiao Xiong, you worked hard on this trip to the Star Luo Empire; you have made a great contribution to our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Feel free to make any big requests."

After speaking, Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, and a Lead Box appeared in his hand; inside the box flickered a red glow—it was a soul bone.

Ning Fengzhi said: "Xiao Xiong, this is a thirty‑thousand‑year Earth Demon Bear Right Arm Soul Bone, a top‑quality Power Type soul bone, not inferior to the three soul bones of the Spirit Hall. It pairs well with your strength. I originally planned to give it to you later, but since you have contributed so much to our sect, I am rewarding you now."

"Of course, given your talent and strength, you shouldn't lack soul bones in the future, but remember to avoid absorbing soul bones younger than thirty thousand years, even if they seem suitable."

Before Yang Xiong could refuse, Ning Fengzhi used his soul power to pull the Lead Box into Yang Xiong's hand; it seemed he had prepared it in advance.

Yang Xiong thought carefully before speaking: "Sect Leader, my trip to the Star Dou Great Forest actually yielded many gains, especially after communicating with Clan Leader Yang Wudi; perhaps we can greatly boost our sect's strength."

Ning Fengzhi showed a hint of doubt: "How could that be? I understand the sect's current situation. Over the years, using Whale Glue has given core disciples some boost, raising overall strength by about ten percent, but the sect has hit a bottleneck and likely cannot improve again in the short term."

Yang Xiong did not hesitate, pulling out four Jade Boxes he had prepared; even the knowledgeable onlookers sensed something extraordinary inside the boxes.

Yang Xiong first opened a Jade Box, revealing a very unusual herb; the herb had only three leaves, yet the whole plant gave a refreshing feeling.

"This is Clear Heart Three Leaf Grass, which can enhance one's perception of their martial soul. Sword Douluo, your martial soul is the Seven Killing Sword; perhaps this spirit herb can improve your understanding of the Seven Killing Sword, and your swordsmanship may reach a higher level."

Originally quite indifferent, Sword Douluo was startled; the Seven Killing Sword is historically the top martial soul, yet he remains stuck at the Ninety‑Six level peak, unable to advance in recent years. Perhaps his perception of his martial soul is lacking, and Clear Heart Three Leaf Grass might truly have a great effect on him.

Next, Yang Xiong opened a second Jade Box, which contained an earth‑colored sweet potato; a faint dragon aura emanated from it.

"This is Earth Dragon Golden Melon, a rare earth‑attribute treasure with dragon attributes; legend says it can cause an earth dragon to turn over. Bone Douluo, your martial soul Ancient Dragon has both dragon and earth attributes, so consuming the Earth Dragon Golden Melon might let you progress further."

Bone Douluo was equally startled; due to his talent limit, he has been unable to advance for years and may only reach level ninety‑five before death. Encountering such a rare treasure now seems to stir his Bone Dragon martial soul, making it a perfect match.

Yang Xiong did not stop; he opened another Jade Box, revealing a purple ginseng over a foot long, its body suffused with violet qi, looking exceptionally extraordinary.

"This is Purple Essence Dragon King Ginseng, which contains the qi of heaven and earth. Sect Leader, if you ingest this ginseng, perhaps you can compensate for your shortcomings and break through the limits of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

Originally, Ning Fengzhi was already extremely pleased with the two spirit herbs, because if Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo take the herbs and truly gain a great boost in strength, it would be the greatest blessing for the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. If both achieve a breakthrough in soul power, not only would their strength increase dramatically, but even their lifespans would extend, allowing the Sect to better continue its brilliance.

But now there is a spirit herb that can let them break their limits; doesn't that mean the lifelong pursuit of martial soul breakthrough is now within reach?

Ning Fengzhi became somewhat excited: "Xiao Xiong, does this Purple Essence Dragon King Ginseng really have that effect? Can it truly let me break my limits?"

Yang Xiong's face was unusually serious: "Recently I discussed some medicinal herb knowledge with Yang Wudi; Sect Leader, you should know that Po Yi Zu has its own inheritance in herb research, and their information should be reliable."

Ning Fengzhi showed a hint of conflict and finally said helplessly: "This herb is extremely rare; I think it would be better for Rong Rong to take it. Given Rong Rong's talent and age, she might be able to raise the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda to a higher realm."

Rong Rong, standing nearby, quickly said: "Dad, please stop saying that. I will work hard on cultivation and improve myself in the future; you should take this spirit herb yourself. I also hope you can protect me more."

Then Rong Rong glared at Yang Xiong: "Dad should know that I'm with Xiao Xiongzi; Xiao Xiongzi's belongings are mine. I don't believe he will help me."

Ning Fengzhi showed a hint of helplessness upon hearing this, while Yang Xiong was at a loss for words; can't these father and daughter wait until I've finished speaking before deciding?

(End of Chapter)