Chapter 135: Ning Fengzhi's Promise

Yang Xiong, seeing Ning Fengzhi and Ning Rongrong passing the buck to each other, directly opened the fourth jade box.

Inside the jade box was an enormous tulip, exuding an alluring fragrance, its surface dazzling like a rainbow.

Ning Fengzhi was instantly shocked: "How is this possible, Xiao Xiong? You actually found the Charming Tulip Immortal Herb. Such a supreme treasure shouldn't exist in this world; our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has searched for countless generations."

Yang Xiong was a bit puzzled: "Sect Leader, do you know the Charming Tulip Immortal Herb?"

Ning Fengzhi showed a wry smile: "I don't know the Charming Tulip Immortal Herb; I only read some of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's scriptures. Our sect's founding Sect Leader's martial soul was the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, and his martial soul evolved precisely because he consumed the Charming Tulip Immortal Herb."

Yang Xiong then nodded: "I've seen the inheritance scriptures of the Po Yi Zu; the Charming Tulip Immortal Herb is said to be formed from the convergence of heaven and earth's qi and the essence of sun and moon, hailed as the king of Immortal Herbs. It can discern and command all terrestrial spirits, complementing the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda, perhaps enabling the Pagoda to transform. This is what I prepared for Rong Rong."

Ning Fengzhi looked at the four Immortal Herbs before him, knowing each was priceless, enough to demonstrate Yang Xiong's regard for the sect.

After a long pause, Ning Fengzhi finally spoke: "Xiao Xiong, I understand the value of the Spirit Herbs you presented. From now on, you will be the greatest benefactor of our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. Whatever you wish to do, I will fully support you, even if it costs me my life."

Yang Xiong quickly replied: "Sect Leader, you overstate it. I am a member of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; the sect's strength is my greatest backing."

Ning Fengzhi sighed: "Perhaps I think too much. In the future, whatever you do, I will not hinder you and will even fully support you; this promise holds at any time."

……

After some discussion, Yang Xiong taught the four how to consume the Immortal Herbs and then left alone.

Providing the Immortal Herbs this time was a decision made after much thought; whether I establish a new sect or pursue other goals, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect remains an insurmountable mountain, especially since the Soul Hunting Operation begins in five years, demanding early preparation.

With these Immortal Herbs supplied, the top-tier strength of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect should rise dramatically, ensuring my family's safety as well.

Moreover, both emotionally and otherwise, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is my best refuge and greatest backing in the short term.

If I were just an ordinary person, how could I even talk about founding a Body Sect? Surely Yang Wudi and the others wouldn't give me any face.

After Yang Wudi left Ning Fengzhi, he first sought Zhao Wuji, who had been coaxed from the Heaven Dou Royal Academy by me; although he made certain promises, it also showed Zhao Wuji's sufficient trust in me.

Zhao Wuji was a bit puzzled: "Xiao Xiong, why did this outing take so long? Didn't you ask me to be your personal trainer? Lately I've been itching for some work."

Yang Xiong asked, puzzled: "Teacher Zhao, aren't Oscar and the other two enough for you to train? Besides, aren't my parents also asking you to train their combat abilities?"

Zhao Wuji snorted: "Oscar and the other two are physically too weak, their combat power too low; fighting them is pointless. They can't match even you alone."

"As for your parents, although their soul power is considerably higher than yours, their combat experience is clearly lacking; they've missed training these years."

"Especially your older brother, Level 35 soul power, whose combat ability is surprisingly poor—far behind the Little Monsters that Shrek once faced."

Yang Xiong heard this and broke out in a cold sweat; his older brother probably focuses on Meditation, neglecting physical training, which is why Zhao Wuji looked down on him.

After a long silence, Yang Xiong spoke: "Teacher Zhao, I will promptly devise a concrete training plan for my older brother, and will need you to supervise it."

Yang Xiong, without hesitation, took out a jade box; inside was a very special plant, its whole body golden, with a golden fruit at the tip, looking extraordinary.

Zhao Wuji was a bit puzzled: "What is this thing, and what does it do?"

Yang Xiong said: "Teacher Zhao, before you came with me to the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, I promised you could break through to Title Douluo within ten years. This Divine Medicine is the Vajra Arhat Fruit; legend says consuming it cultivates the flesh, granting the power of a Vajra Arhat, which matches perfectly with your martial soul Vajra Bear."

Zhao Wuji, looking at the Vajra Arhat Fruit, hesitated, then reluctantly said: "You Little Monster, is this thing really that good?"

Yang Xiong nodded: "I can confirm this Immortal Herb's effect, but try not to mention it to outsiders; it might attract covetous eyes."

Zhao Wuji nodded: "I, old Zhao, am not a backward person nor ignorant; I certainly won't speak carelessly about such matters. If I truly break through to Title Douluo, I will forever support you at any time, even if it costs my old life."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Then thank you, Teacher Zhao. I hope you can break through soon."

Yang Xiong then went straight to Oscar; among everyone, Oscar was the one Yang Xiong truly valued most, as he was the person who could truly influence the world's order.

Oscar was unusually delighted to see Yang Xiong: "Brother Xiong, you're finally back. I've been missing you to death; you have no idea how miserable my day has been today—I'm getting beaten by Teacher Zhao every day."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Oscar, how have you been staying at the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect lately? No grievances, I hope?"

Oscar replied without hesitation: "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is indeed excellent, especially being able to spend each day with Qin Shuang. It's just that Teacher Zhao's training is a bit strict; the three of us have been severely schooled lately."

"By the way, Xiong Ge, didn't you say I should go out for trials? I've planned to go out with Qin Shuang."

Yang Xiong couldn't help shaking his head: "You fool, Qin Shuang is a prodigy specially cultivated by the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; if you actually whisk her away, Ning Zong Zhu will probably want to beat you up."

Oscar quickly said: "I didn't run off with Qin Shuang; this is the result of my recent efforts. Qin Shuang agreed to date me because she saw how diligent I was."

Yang Xiong, without hesitation, took out a jade box; inside was a completely snow‑white, crystal‑clear orchid.

"Oscar, this is the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid, a supreme orchid; its medicinal effect is gentle and mellow, capable of strengthening the foundation, purifying internal impurities, and it matches your martial soul perfectly."

Oscar, overjoyed, rushed to Yang Xiong, grabbed his hand and said: "Xiong Ge, you are too kind to me; I don't know how to repay you."

Yang Xiong couldn't help laughing and scolding: "Stay a bit farther from me; I'm afraid you'll cause a misunderstanding with Qin Shuang. We're all good brothers—since you came out of Shrek with me, I must find you a bright future. After taking this Immortal Herb, your talent will truly be unrivaled, perhaps reaching an unprecedented height in the Food System."

Oscar quickly replied: "Xiong Ge, rest assured, I will always be by your side. If you tell me to go east, I will never go west; even into a dragon‑pool tiger‑den, I will venture with you."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Brothers need not say so much; I hope we remain good brothers forever and reach the pinnacle of Soul Grandmaster together."

……

Just as Yang Xiong was about to leave Oscar's room, he handed Oscar another jade box: "Oscar, inside is Puti Huatiyan, which pairs perfectly with Qin Shuang's martial soul and should greatly boost her attack power and physical condition. The opportunity is yours; you must seize it."

Oscar was instantly delighted: "Only you, Xiong Ge, truly understand me; I'll go deliver it to Qin Shuang right away."

Yang Xiong, watching Oscar's demeanor, couldn't help shaking his head; the guy is quick‑witted and unrivaled in talent, but unfortunately a love‑obsessed fool who, past or present, can't seem to shake women.

After all people and matters around him were settled, Yang Xiong finally returned to his own home.

This time Yang Xiong offered so many Immortal Herbs—either to win over others, or for his own future development and power cultivation, or for his brothers and lover.

At least now Yang Xiong enjoys this environment and wishes to maintain it; the premise is possessing sufficient strength, otherwise both his home and sect would be in danger.

What follows is the most crucial, mainly concerning himself and his family.

Yang Xiong has always felt somewhat indebted to his family; he was loved by his parents and older brother since childhood, yet he never really thought specially for them.

After returning home, his older brother Yang Wei appeared relatively miserable, seemingly having been beaten by Zhao Wuji many times recently.

Yang Wei, upon seeing Yang Xiong, was delighted: "Xiao Xiong, you're finally back. Weren't you supposed to be hunting Soul Beasts this time? Why were you out so long?"

"Lately I've suffered; Teacher Zhao has no humanity at all—much more painful than back at Zixing Academy, and he seems to single me out, always beating me the most."

Yang Xiong laughed: "Older brother, you previously lacked systematic physical training; your physique is far behind that of Shrek's people."

"You should know I'm already Level 45, while you're only Level 35; I need to devise a solid training plan for you, which might help."

Yang Wei's face showed a hint of terror; he knows Yang Xiong's training intensity better than anyone.

"Xiao Xiong, I think my current strength is just so-so, no need for a specially designed training plan; you should focus on your own cultivation."

Yang Xiong heard this and was at a loss for words; his own elder brother is already twenty, with soul power at Level 35, which barely reaches the substitute strength of an ordinary High-level Soul Master Academy, and if he pushes himself, reaching Level 40 before twenty‑five is no problem—roughly the main strength for the Soul Master Competition.

But for the future crisis of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, this is indeed far too weak.

Especially as his own elder brother, he must show some favoritism, otherwise he would disregard their brotherly bond.

(End of chapter)