Chapter 26: Reward

Ning Fengzhi heard Yang Xiong's words and his face also became serious: "Xiao Xiong, don't worry, Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is your home; as long as you don't betray the sect, the sect's resources are at your disposal, and even if you later need any Soul Ring or Soul Bone, the sect will go all out to help you obtain them."

Yang Xiong quickly replied: "Thank you for the sect's cultivation; I will always be a member of Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

……

After that, Yang Xiong finally witnessed the true wealth of Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; at Ning Fengzhi's invitation, Yang Xiong and several senior members of the sect ate a lunch together.

The entire dining table was piled with all kinds of delicacies; each dish was complete in color, aroma and taste, and there were even many Divine Medicines and premium Soul Beast meat, enough that a single plate could sustain an ordinary person for a lifetime.

However, it was Yang Xiong's first time dining at the same table with so many senior members, and he felt a bit uneasy; Ning Rongrong was lively, Ning Fengzhi kept smiling, but Sword Douluo showed no expression at all, and Bone Douluo seemed rather serious, making Yang Xiong extremely embarrassed; after the meal he left in a hurry.

After everyone left, only Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo remained; the previously smiling Ning Fengzhi also became extremely serious.

"Jian Shu, Gu Shu, what do you think of this Yang Xiong?"

Sword Douluo spoke slowly: "Fengzhi, are you perhaps overvaluing this Yang Xiong? Although this kid has made great contributions to the sect, his Innate Soul Power Level 6 and martial soul are still a bit lacking, I'm afraid he may not meet your expectations in the future."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "Jian Shu, this is not a matter of a Soul Grandmaster's cultivation aptitude; Yang Xiong, despite his young age, has already read extensively; he cannot be unaware that now is the golden time for Meditation to cultivate soul power, perhaps this is his own perspective on the martial soul."

"Moreover, he has continuously contributed to the sect; just this Spiral Sphere alone is worthy of the sect's full cultivation support, not to mention he grew up in the sect since childhood, loyal to the sect, and the sect has long been his home."

Sword Douluo's expression changed: "Then you shouldn't have let Rong Rong teach him Divided Mind Control; Rong Rong is still young and shouldn't be interacting with others so early."

"I also understand your intention; perhaps you want Rong Rong to win him over, paving the way for Rong Rong to become Sect Leader in the future."

Ning Fengzhi smiled: "Jian Shu, you are overthinking; they are still just children, and not necessarily as you imagine."

"Moreover, a child under twelve who can continuously discover Whale Glue and develop a Self-Created Spirit Skill like Spiral Sphere may bring more surprises to our sect in the future; perhaps he will be the true hope for the rise of our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect."

Sword Douluo merely sighed and said nothing more.

"Gu Shu, haven't you been watching this Yang Xiong all along? What do you think of him? Has he met your expectations?" Ning Fengzhi continued.

Bone Douluo snorted coldly: "This Yang Xiong has always been mysterious; although he's young, I find him a bit inscrutable. This time you gave him such a good opportunity, and his condition was so simple—does he not even want any cultivation treasure? Does he think he can look down on our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect?"

Ning Fengzhi smiled: "Gu Shu, I also find this Yang Xiong a bit inscrutable; he is much more mature than I imagined. Perhaps it is precisely this mature mindset that allowed him to develop the Spiral Sphere, a Self-Created Spirit Skill, and make such a great contribution to the sect."

Bone Douluo was somewhat displeased: "His Self-Created Spirit Skill is indeed good, but his Soul Grandmaster path has only just begun; he can't even grasp his own cultivation direction. In the future his prospects may be limited, and I find his cultivation methods increasingly incomprehensible."

Ning Fengzhi said: "Gu Shu, you seem unhappy because you see this promising seed of a good cultivation defense path going astray; perhaps you should find time to personally guide this child."

Bone Douluo: ……

In the following days, Ning Rongrong orally transmitted the final two layers of the Divided Mind Control cultivation method, and also gave Yang Xiong a Soul Guidance Device for storing living beings.

In fact, Yang Xiong had searched throughout Seven Treasures City many times, even inquiring through various channels, but Soul Guidance Devices for storing living beings are extremely rare; even the shops in Seven Treasures City that specialize in selling Soul Guidance Devices didn't have any, which is why he thought of asking Ning Fengzhi for one.

When Yang Xiong received the Soul Guidance Device from the person, he felt a surge of joy; with this device capable of storing living beings, everything he does will be much more convenient.

The Soul Guidance Device is only about ten centimeters in diameter, a gray pouch that is very convenient to wear.

Especially, the interior volume of the Soul Guidance Device surprisingly reaches twenty cubic units, and it contains a large amount of Gold Soul Coin Cards and various resources needed for cultivation, even a few thousand-year Spirit Herbs; the materials Yang Xiong will need for Body Tempering and Medicine Bath are also fully prepared, indicating these items were meticulously arranged.

Ning Rongrong still felt a bit proud: "Xiao Xiongzi, Rong Rong sister has been kind to you, this Soul Guidance Device is called Hundred Herb Pouch, designed for storing various herbs. I handpicked it from the sect's treasury; outside its value is at least five hundred thousand Gold Soul Coins."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Rong Rong classmate, did you prepare everything inside this Hundred Herb Pouch? I see there are quite a few poisonous herbs inside."

Ning Rongrong's face froze, and she immediately explained: "Those poisonous herbs weren't prepared by me personally, but I arranged for someone to carefully select them from within the sect; don't underestimate people's good intentions."

Yang Xiong, looking at Ning Rongrong's childlike appearance, couldn't help but shake his head: "Then thank you, Miss Rong Rong, for your guidance."

Ning Rongrong then proudly nodded: "That's right. But next time, could you research something that can help me improve my strength at this stage? Your Spiral Sphere is too hard to cultivate; I can't even break through the first level water sphere."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Spiral Sphere isn't that simple; each step may seem easy, but it requires long-term cultivation to master, and must be progressed step by step. Rong Rong, you need to reach Soul Elder at least before you can start cultivating it, perhaps even later."

Ning Rongrong's face showed a hint of resentment: "Didn't you develop it when you were just a Great Soul Master? With my talent, I should be able to learn it quickly."

……

After essentially mastering the mantra and cultivation method of Divided Mind Control, Yang Xiong spent several consecutive days purchasing a lot of supplies in Seven Treasures City; this time Ning Fengzhi gave him a full one million Gold Soul Coins, enough for him to buy a large amount of resources.

Since his birth, Yang Xiong has lived in Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; he occasionally went to Heaven Dou City with his parents, and recently plans to go to Heaven Dou City alone for a visit, while also having his own next cultivation plan.

(End of Chapter)