"What?" Yang Wudi's attention was entirely focused on the Immortal Herb, so much so that he didn't immediately catch what Ning Fengzhi had said.
After a moment of reflection, he found it utterly unbelievable.
Yang Wudi glanced at Ning Fengzhi, then turned to look at the Immortal Herb in Li Xun's hand.
He abruptly stood up, his face flushing with anger. "Brother Fengzhi, are you joking with me?"
Ning Fengzhi's smile remained unchanged.
Although he didn't know what kind of herb Li Xun was holding that could attract Yang Wudi's attention, causing his reaction to be less intense than expected, as long as Yang Wudi didn't leave immediately, there was still room for discussion.
"Brother Yang, please calm down. Why not sit down and hear me out?"
Yang Wudi scanned the room, then looked back at the Immortal Herb in Li Xun's hand, slowly sitting back down.
"Brother Fengzhi, I know you wouldn't speak without reason, but this matter is truly hard for me to accept."
Yang Wudi tightly gripped the armrests of his chair. "Because of the feud between the Spirit Hall and the Clear Sky Sect, our Breaking Clan has sacrificed many lives."
"It's understandable that we can't seek revenge against the Spirit Hall given their strength. But if we were to join the Spirit Hall, how could I face our fallen clansmen?"
"I would rather die in battle than agree to this."
Ning Fengzhi sighed softly. "Brother Yang, I am aware of the feud between your clan and the Spirit Hall. In fact, it's not just your clan; even Uncle Jian and Senior Dugu have their own grievances with the Spirit Hall."
Ning Fengzhi stood up from his chair. "But the Spirit Hall is simply too powerful, so much so that even if the Upper Three Sects were to unite, we would still fall short."
"If the Spirit Hall were to wage war, with our current strength, we would be unable to stop their advance."
"In such a situation, we have no choice but to seek change."
Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, it seemed that this wasn't just about joining the Spirit Hall. Yang Wudi's emotions eased slightly, and he quietly waited for what was to come.
"Xiao Xun just proposed a very interesting idea." Seeing that Yang Wudi showed no intention of leaving, Ning Fengzhi knew there was hope.
He walked over to Li Xun with a smile and patted his shoulder. "Xiao Xun suggested that we join the Spirit Hall and gradually transform it from within into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Yang Wudi was stunned. He hadn't expected such a method.
However, given that their clan had fought against the Spirit Hall, they knew far more than the average person.
Yang Wudi pondered for a moment. "This method seems feasible but is difficult to achieve. You probably don't truly understand the power of a Limit Douluo. Back then, only Tang Chen could stand against Qiandao Liu."
"Now that the Clear Sky Sect has secluded itself, as long as Qiandao Liu is alive, it will be very difficult to change the Spirit Hall."
Ning Fengzhi frowned.
Qiandao Liu was indeed an insurmountable obstacle for everyone.
When a Soul Master reaches the Title Douluo level, their lifespan extends to around three hundred years. Qiandao Liu is only about a hundred years old, and if no one kills him, he still has a long time to protect the Spirit Hall.
Although the Sword Douluo is strong, it's uncertain whether he can break through to the Limit Douluo level.
"Teacher, Senior Yang." Seeing that his teacher and Yang Wudi seemed to be seriously considering this method, Li Xun felt a surge of joy.
Now, what he needed to do was to build confidence among everyone. As long as his teacher didn't stubbornly oppose him and gave him some time to develop, anything was possible.
"Qiandao Liu is indeed strong, but even he cannot resist the passage of time."
"Each generation brings forth its own talents. Qiandao Liu won't always be the strongest. Not only will our generation grow, but you all also have the opportunity to reach his level."
Li Xun carefully took out the Immortal Herbs from his Soul Guiding Device and placed them on the table: "These are all Immortal Herbs. Some can enhance the quality of your Martial Souls, while others can increase your cultivation speed."
"Although consuming these Immortal Herbs won't allow you to reach the level of a Limit Douluo, it is possible to surpass your current realms."
"When your generation grows up to protect us juniors, don't you think that together we won't have the strength to challenge Qiandao Liu?"
"Immortal Herbs?" Everyone stood up to take a closer look, except for Dugu Bo, who remained seated with a smile.
"Speaking of which, we should thank Grandpa Dugu. These herbs all come from his medicinal garden."
Upon hearing this, Sword Douluo and the others all turned their gaze toward Dugu Bo.
Dugu Bo chuckled and stroked his beard: "Haha, actually, this matter has little to do with me. I only learned that these are Immortal Herbs after listening to Xiao Xun's explanation."
"Moreover, Xiao Xun did me a great favor. These are his well-deserved rewards."
Seeing the two of them praising each other, Ning Fengzhi and the others exchanged knowing smiles.
"Teacher, this is the Qiluo Tulip."
Li Xun smiled as he picked up the tulip and handed it to Ning Fengzhi: "It is the king among Immortal Herbs and has a strong amplification effect on treasure-type Martial Souls."
"If you consume it, Teacher, your Martial Soul will break through the limits of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda and transform into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Ning Fengzhi's hand trembled as he held the Immortal Herb: "Xiao Xun, are you serious?"
After receiving a firm confirmation, he fell silent.
"You should give this Immortal Herb to Rongrong!" Ning Fengzhi sighed, a fleeting look of conflict crossing his face: "Rongrong has an Innate Soul Power of level nine, making her the most talented in the history of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"If she obtains this Immortal Herb, she will undoubtedly go much further than I ever could in the future."
Ning Fengzhi pushed the Qiluo Tulip back into Li Xun's hand.
Seeing Ning Fengzhi's expression, Li Xun didn't try to persuade him further. Instead, he handed the Autumn Water Piercing Dew to Ning Fengzhi.
How could it be fair for everyone else to have Immortal Herbs while his teacher was left empty-handed?
As for the Qiluo Tulip.
If it were the same ungrateful little brat from the original story who had been brainwashed by Shrek Academy, Li Xun would never have given this Immortal Herb to Ning Rongrong.
But after years of subtle influence, Ning Rongrong had undergone a transformation.
It seems I'll have to find another way to make up for this shortcoming for my teacher, Li Xun thought to himself.
His teacher had treated him well.
He could spend the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's money freely. When he bullied Ning Rongrong, Ning Fengzhi would laugh and watch from the sidelines. Even when he proposed some strategies, Ning Fengzhi wouldn't dismiss them outright just because of his young age.
Ning Fengzhi was momentarily stunned as he held the Autumn Water Piercing Dew: "Xiao Xun, what does this Immortal Herb do?"
"Teacher, consuming this Immortal Herb can strengthen your mental power. If you've cultivated your eye techniques, there's also a chance you could gain the ability of X-ray vision."
Li Xun blinked and grinned. He thought the X-ray vision might not be useful for his teacher, so he didn't elaborate further: "As your mental power increases, your Distraction Control should become even more effortless."
Ning Fengzhi looked at the Immortal Herb in his hand and smiled with satisfaction.
Watching the Autumn Water Piercing Dew being handed out so casually, Yang Wudi's eyelids twitched uncontrollably. He felt that giving such an Immortal Herb to Ning Fengzhi was a complete waste.
If it were given to a Soul Master with eye techniques or spiritual power, they would experience a tremendous boost.
"Sword Grandpa, this Immortal Herb is called the Narcissus Jade Bone."
Li Xun ignored Yang Wudi and handed the Immortal Herb to Sword Douluo: "Your Martial Soul is already at its peak, so further enhancement won't make much of a difference. This Immortal Herb can unblock the eight meridians, speeding up your cultivation and making your Martial Soul more agile and faster."
"Who knows, you might even break through on the spot after consuming it."
Sword Douluo had been stuck at the peak of the 96th level for many years, never finding the opportunity to break through. Now, with this Immortal Herb, he could likely shatter this limitation without having to wait for a life-or-death situation to push him forward.
Moreover, with the medicinal effects, it might not be impossible for him to reach the thresholds of the 98th or even the 99th level in the future.
Seeing Sword Douluo immediately consume the Immortal Herb, Bone Douluo quickly stepped forward: "Xiao Xun, although Grandpa Bone hasn't gone out with you much, I've always looked out for you in my own way."
"You can't let that Old Sword Man leave me too far behind!"
Li Xun laughed heartily: "I haven't forgotten you, Grandpa Bone."
"This one is called the Eight-Petal Immortal Orchid. Its medicinal properties are gentle and steady, with a strong aftereffect, making it very suitable for your Martial Soul."
This Immortal Herb was the same one Oscar had consumed, which significantly accelerated his later cultivation speed. Otherwise, with the slow progression typical of a food-type Martial Soul, it would have taken him much longer to reach the level of a Titled Douluo.
Bone Douluo immediately consumed the Immortal Herb, not wanting to fall too far behind Sword Douluo.
Li Xun then turned his gaze to Yang Wudi.
Bai He had once told Tang San that Yang Wudi was someone who couldn't be swayed by either soft or hard tactics, with his only weakness being his obsession with alchemy.
Coincidentally, Li Xun now had medicine in his hands.
(End of Chapter)