Soul Land: I Became the Pope from the Beginning

Chapter 117: Ning Fengzhi Consumes the Immortal Herb, Ning Rongrong Gets the Scraps

As expected, upon hearing the news, Ning Fengzhi rushed to Shrek Academy without delay, carrying a golden card that held a large amount of golden soul coins.

Tang San leisurely waited in his room, seemingly confident, given his understanding of Ning Fengzhi.

That old fox wouldn't miss this opportunity to evolve his Martial Soul, but Tang San thought about it and decided he absolutely couldn't allow the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to have the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

Moreover, in this life, he wasn't planning on letting Ning Rongrong consume the Beautiful Silk Tulip, because Ning Rongrong's talent was too good.

So he wanted to keep Ning Rongrong on a leash for now; he was conflicted about whether to keep her or not. What if he died in the future and needed a resurrection divine light?

However, looking at Oscar and Ning Rongrong's current relationship, they probably wouldn't be able to use the Martial Soul Fusion Technique, so Ning Rongrong's value to Tang San was far less than the value Ning Fengzhi brought.

If Ning Rongrong were to consume it, her aptitude would greatly increase, and she would become a Title Douluo too quickly, assisting the Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, which would also be troublesome. Therefore, he decided to let Ning Fengzhi consume the Immortal Herb.

The reason was to extend his lifespan and improve his aptitude. Ning Fengzhi's only concern was that he might consume the Immortal Herb but still fail to break through.

As long as he was told he could live for fifty more years, the old fox would probably consume it himself. Of course, it was a lie; the old fox would never break through to Title Douluo in this lifetime.

"But do I want the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda to appear?"

A hint of greed flashed in Tang San's eyes. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect had immense financial resources, and it wasn't impossible that Ning Fengzhi could truly be nurtured into a Title Douluo.

With too many unexpected variables now, Tang San didn't want Ning Fengzhi, whom he considered a grand gift package for the Tang Sect, to possess the power to resist him.

"Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is out of consideration; Eight Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is quite good."

Saying this, Tang San expressionlessly plucked two separate leaves from the Beautiful Silk Tulip, temporarily sealing their medicinal power.

However, three tenths of the medicinal power still dissipated.

The main flower only had five tenths, and the two separate leaves accounted for two tenths. Even though Tang San sealed the medicinal power, it continued to dissipate, and within a month, the medicinal power would completely vanish.

Even if Ning Fengzhi were to refine all the medicinal power now, it would be impossible to evolve his Martial Soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

These two stems and leaves could also be renamed and sold to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect again. After all, having experienced the effects of the Beautiful Silk Tulip, Ning Fengzhi would certainly not give up these two separate leaves.

"Let's ask for another hundred million."

Tang San said casually. He believed that no matter how much he asked for, Ning Fengzhi would pay for it. As for whether these two leaves, with their chaotic medicinal power, could still be used, he wasn't sure, but that was none of his business.

He had plenty of excuses to shift the responsibility onto the person who consumed the herb.

"Xiao San, Sect Master Ning of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is here to see you. You should go out and meet him."

Not long after, Flender's voice came through, with a hint of envy in his eyes. He also knew about the Immortal Herb and naturally understood the transaction's worth up to three hundred million.

If he had three hundred million, he truly wouldn't be able to spend it all in a lifetime.

"Alright, I'll go and receive Sect Master Ning first."

Tang San said, then left the room.

Because Ning Fengzhi held a noble status, he couldn't be kept waiting, so he was placed in the reception room. Tang San arrived shortly after.

"Greetings, Sect Master Ning."

Although Tang San appeared incredibly rough and his face was ferocious, he maintained all the proper etiquette.

"Hmm, Xiao San, our three sects are united. I'll refer to myself as your Uncle Ning, is that alright?"

Ning Fengzhi also had a faint smile on his face, his eyes slightly narrowed, making his true emotions unreadable. However, he secretly nodded at the cultivation Tang San displayed.

If one didn't look at Tang San's appearance, he would truly be a refined young master, but with one look at his face, it was unclear which mountain bandit had entered the city.

"Rongrong and I are classmates, so it's only natural to respectfully address Sect Master Ning as Uncle Ning."

Tang San also subtly agreed, then waited for Ning Fengzhi to sit down before taking his seat, awaiting Ning Fengzhi's next words.

"Xiao San, I heard you have an Immortal Herb that can evolve the Martial Soul of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Could you let this uncle have a look first?"

Ning Fengzhi didn't beat around the bush. After all, Tang San also knew the value of this Immortal Herb, and it was he who didn't understand the goods. The more they haggled, the more disadvantaged they would be.

"If Uncle Ning wishes to see it, of course you may."

Although the Beautiful Silk Tulip had been weakened by him, Tang San was confident that Ning Fengzhi wouldn't be able to discern anything, because Ning Fengzhi had never even seen an Immortal Herb.

He only learned about Immortal Herbs from Tang San, realizing that such things existed.

He took out the jade box containing the Beautiful Silk Tulip, and as he opened the box, the overflowing medicinal power made Ning Fengzhi feel comfortable all over.

"Indeed, it is a rare treasure."

He let out a sigh of admiration. At this moment, he was five-tenths convinced about the Martial Soul's evolution; a final decision would require him to fully consume the Immortal Herb.

"Xiao San, however, whether this Immortal Herb can evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is just a guess. If it fails, please don't blame our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for not honoring the deal."

Ning Fengzhi was willing to try, but if it wasn't successful, Tang San had to return the three hundred million golden soul coins in full.

This was within Tang San's expectations, so he agreed. How could he not know whether the Beautiful Silk Tulip could evolve the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?

Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi took out thirty golden cards, each representing ten million golden soul coins, and placed them in front of Tang San.

"These are three hundred million golden soul coins. However, I want Rongrong to absorb this Immortal Herb right now. Is that possible?"

Ning Fengzhi said, looking intently at Tang San.

"You can, but I would suggest Uncle Ning absorb it instead, because the power contained in this Immortal Herb is very overbearing. Ning Rongrong is just a support-type Soul Elder, and her body is too fragile. She might not be able to withstand it and could explode and die."

Tang San's expression was serious, and he spoke as if it were true, leaving Ning Fengzhi unable to say anything, even if he felt something was slightly off.

After all, he also felt the terrifying medicinal power of the Beautiful Silk Tulip; it indeed didn't seem like something Ning Rongrong could successfully absorb.

"Uncle Ning needn't worry. This Immortal Herb has infinite wondrous uses. Not only can it directly extend lifespan, but it can also improve aptitude. I believe that if Uncle Ning absorbs it, you will surely break through to Title Douluo and lead the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to new heights."

Hearing Tang San's flattery, Ning Fengzhi fell into contemplation. Looking at the Beautiful Silk Tulip in the jade box, he finally made up his mind.

Rongrong's intentions were still uncertain. This Immortal Herb could extend lifespan, and if he consumed it, he might not be unable to evolve his Martial Soul into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda.

"Dad, you should absorb it instead. Rongrong doesn't need this kind of Immortal Herb either."

Ning Rongrong saw Ning Fengzhi deep in thought and, thinking he was reluctant to absorb it because of her, spoke up to persuade him.

However, Ning Rongrong was too confident; Ning Fengzhi hadn't even thought for three seconds before eliminating Ning Rongrong from the options.

"Rongrong, you've grown up."

Ning Fengzhi naturally had to maintain the image of a loving father, so he patted Ning Rongrong's shoulder with a look of relief, then picked up the Beautiful Silk Tulip and began refining it as Tang San had instructed.

With the Sword and Bone Title Douluo protecting him, he began refining it.

Not long after, a strange scream once again echoed throughout Shrek Academy.

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