Chapter 48: Big‑Headed Ning Fengzhi

The first day was just the entrance exam, no classes; Yang Xiong, Oscar, and Tang San were assigned to the same dormitory, while the other dormitory housed the pair Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun.

Seeing the two people around him, Yang Xiong felt very uncomfortable; he had lived alone all his life and couldn't get used to dormitory life, especially sharing a room with two other boys.

It's been two lifetimes; the last time he stayed in a dorm was on Blue Star decades ago, and his whole body feels awkward, especially since his cultivation differs a lot from others.

Oscar seemed easygoing, and after the two lifted the unconscious Tang San onto the bed, they had a brief conversation.

Yang Xiong appeared to be the only one among them who didn't reject Oscar's summoning of the Sausage Spell, which earned Oscar's favor.

"Yang Xiong, we'll be roommates from now on. I'm Oscar, Weapon Soul Sausage, th Level Qi Soul Master, nicknamed Sausage Specialist."

Yang Xiong smiled: "Hello, Oscar. I'm Yang Xiong, th Level War Soul Master. My martial soul is my body; I hope we can get along happily in the same dormitory."

Oscar seemed to grin mischievously: "Yang Xiong, the girl who came with you is quite pretty; you two must have a good relationship, right?"

Yang Xiong shook his head: "Oscar, you're overthinking it. She's the Little Princess of our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; I wouldn't dare provoke her."

Oscar's face showed a hint of envy: "You come from the renowned Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect; no wonder you look different from ordinary students. The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect is the richest sect on the continent."

Yang Xiong said: "The Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect does a good job training us, but being born into a sect doesn't grant the same freedom you have."

After a brief introduction, the two each began Meditation.

Yang Xiong had just gone through a battle with Zhao Wuji and felt it was completely different from his past experiences.

After all, Zhao Wuji is a Soul Saint, and a top‑tier Beast Soul; among Soul Grandmasters of the same rank, he belongs to the strongest in combat. Yang Xiong felt completely crushed throughout the fight, essentially having no ability to retaliate.

Even though Yang Xiong repeatedly used Teleportation and Spiral Sphere, the crushing feeling at that level was overwhelming; if Zhao Wuji truly fought seriously, Yang Xiong might not even be able to block a single move.

Especially the gap in soul power was huge; even Teleportation could be sensed by him instantly. Soul Saints can basically feel the fluctuations of soul power in the air, leaving low‑level Soul Grandmasters with no place to hide.

Yang Xiong now felt his offensive options were poor, or rather too few; perhaps he should study some Battle Technique. Moreover, although Spiral Sphere is powerful, it drains him heavily. At Level 26, he estimates he could only use Spiral Sphere four times in a fight.

By evening, Tang San finally woke up; Yang Xiong exchanged only a few simple words and paid no attention to other matters. The others were unfamiliar and had little to say, but Oscar seemed quite friendly.

Early the next morning, after asking Oscar about Xiao Wu's residence, Tang San left alone; Yang Xiong left around the same time, but only intended to train around the academy.

Since Ice Fire Tempering Body, Yang Xiong felt his physical quality greatly improved, carrying about a hundred jin of weight constantly.

The hundred‑jin load consists of four ten‑jin Bracelets on his limbs and a sixty‑jin chest armor, all specially forged by Yang Xiong from deep‑sea sinking silver, composed of countless tiny locks, coated with a layer of fabric like soft armor, which doesn't hinder his movements nor abrade his skin.

Yang Xiong meditated quietly through the night, but outside it was far from peaceful.

Within the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, Ning Fengzhi's complexion had darkened, especially as two equally pallid figures stood before him: the Sword Douluo and the Bone Douluo.

The usually placid Sword Douluo rarely showed anger: "Fengzhi, I told you this trivial matter shouldn't require me and Old Bone to handle it, yet you sent Rong Rong away to some Shrek Academy. Is the education of our Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect that poor?"

Ning Fengzhi's expression was much more solemn than before: "Jian Shu, Gu Shu, it's because you dote on Rong Rong that I sent her out of the sect to train; it will benefit her future."

Sword Douluo said: "I see no benefit. I only know that the delicate girl Rong Rong would suffer out there; I will go retrieve her."

Ning Fengzhi hurriedly said: "Jian Shu, Gu Shu, this time you must follow my lead. I've written to the dean of Shrek Academy, Flanders, who was once one of the Golden Iron Triangle; he should exercise restraint and not let Rong Rong be truly endangered."

"Moreover, Rong Rong is at a crucial growth stage now; she needs to have her temperament tempered, otherwise how can she bear the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect's burden in the future? As her father, I care even more, yet I must send her out of the sect to train."

The once angry Sword and Bone Douluo fell silent; as top‑tier Soul Grandmasters, they understood the difficulty Ning Fengzhi faced in controlling the sect.

At this moment, Sword Douluo suddenly spoke again: "Fengzhi, why did you send that kid Yang Xiong with Rong Rong? Don't think I can't read your mind. Rong Rong is still too young to be involved in such matters. Moreover, Yang Xiong, though decent, has such poor talent that he'll hardly ever reach the Title Douluo realm."

Ning Fengzhi shook his head: "Jian Shu, I sent Yang Xiong with Rong Rong primarily because Yang Xiong's mind is more mature, he knows the weight of actions, and can protect Rong Rong."

"Furthermore, given Yang Xiong's talent and contributions to the sect, he may yet have a promising future, but Rong Rong still needs to win him over personally; otherwise I'm afraid she'll be hard to control later."

Sword Douluo then snorted coldly: "Fengzhi, whatever happens, if anything befalls Rong Rong, I'll come to you for answers."

Ning Fengzhi only gave a wry smile, then after a moment he spoke to Bone Douluo.

"Gu Shu, I've already spoken to Yang Xiong. When he returns to the sect, please take him as a disciple; perhaps under your cultivation he can progress further on the path of a Soul Grandmaster."

Bone Douluo likewise snorted: "Yang Xiong is still too raw; if he wishes to become my disciple, his future performance will be judged. Also, I must keep an eye on Rong Rong's safety; if anything happens to her, I'll come to you as well."

【35】 Ning Fengzhi: …

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