NOVEL NEXT Chapter 15: Chapter 15: Lu Yunzhou's Request, Ning Fengzhi and Bibi Dong Clash
Upon hearing Bibi Dong's words, Lu Yunzhou blinked, momentarily taken aback.
To be honest, he did need a bit of assistance right now—specifically, help finding that wild girl, Dugu Yan. It had been two years since their last meeting, and all he knew was that she was studying at Heaven Dou Royal Academy. Beyond that, he had no current information about her.
Thus, Lu Yunzhou required someone who was familiar with the academy and knew Dugu Yan well enough to guide him. With Bibi Dong standing right in front of him, he couldn't possibly let this opportunity slip, could he?
With a subtle smile tugging at the corners of his mouth, Lu Yunzhou inclined his head respectfully and spoke, "To be honest, Your Holiness, there is indeed something I'd like your help with, if you're willing to assist me?"
Surprised, Bibi Dong arched a brow. She had only been making a polite offer, but seeing Lu Yunzhou actually respond, she quickly grasped the chance to strengthen their rapport.
Taking a calming breath, Bibi Dong responded with a warm smile. "Mr. Lu, feel free to ask."
As the exchange unfolded, Ning Fengzhi's brows knitted slightly. This Lu Yunzhou… is he giving Bibi Dong face while dismissing mine?
Narrowing his eyes, Ning Fengzhi, determined to recruit Lu Yunzhou to his side, decided to abandon his usual refined demeanor and made his move.
"Mr. Lu," he said, stepping forward, "if there's anything you need, you can also count on the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect. We might lack certain skills, but we certainly don't lack wealth. In addition, our sect's reach extends to every city, town, and village across the two great empires. Whatever you need, the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect can handle it."
Frankly, Lu Yunzhou wasn't particularly fond of Ning Fengzhi. Birds of a feather flock together, don't they? And with a subordinate like that portly Soul King, it was hard to imagine that Ning Fengzhi could be much better.
When he noticed Ning Fengzhi trying to vie for Lu Yunzhou's favor, Bibi Dong's face clouded with displeasure. "Sect Master Ning," she said with a hint of frost in her tone, "perhaps it would be better for you to return to caring for your family. Leave this matter to me. After all, Mr. Lu was speaking to me just now. Don't you think it's somewhat… inappropriate for you to cut in so abruptly?"
With those words, an imposing wave of soul power erupted from Bibi Dong's body. Around her, nine Soul Rings began to appear: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, red—displaying her terrifying power as a Titled Douluo.
The overwhelming pressure bore down on Ning Fengzhi and his entourage. Not one to back down, Sword Douluo Chen Xin glared, soul power rising in defense with nine Soul Rngs of his own: yellow, yellow, purple, purple, black, black, black, black, black!
The stand-off between two powerful Titled Douluos quickly caused an uproar. Those nearby scrambled back to safer ground, seeking shelter from the immense pressure.
With Chen Xin backing him up, and his own pride as a sect master on the line, Ning Fengzhi was not about to retreat.
He laughed lightly. "Your Holiness, you've misunderstood me. I only wish to ease your burden by lending a hand to Mr. Lu. I'm sure your responsibilities are already overwhelming, and an additional task might weigh heavily on you. I'm merely assisting—for both Mr. Lu's benefit and yours."
Listening to Bibi Dong and Ning Fengzhi's heated exchange, the crowd buzzed with whispered speculation.
"Unbelievable… the leaders of Spirit Hall and the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Sect, fighting over Lu Yunzhou like this? Did I hear right?"
"Well, considering that Lu Yunzhou could stand in for multiple Titled Douluos, any sect that wins him over stands to gain enormously. No wonder they're going at each other!"
"True, if the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan's old patriarch were here, he'd probably be jumping in too!"
"Tch, so this is the allure of a cultivator. Amazing."
"I just want to know… how does one become a cultivator?"
"Hah, Ning Fengzhi was just dismissed by Lu Yunzhou a moment ago, yet now he's shamelessly trying to curry favor again."
Unfazed by the ridicule and gossip, Ning Fengzhi lifted his head confidently, demonstrating the poise expected of a sect master.
Meanwhile, Lu Yunzhou sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat exasperated. All this over such a simple matter?
Not wanting to waste any more time, he cut straight to the point. "My request is simple. I just need someone to help me find a person. I know she's at Heaven Dou Royal Academy; her name is Dugu Yan. Lead me to her, and that's all I ask."
With that, Lu Yunzhou pulled out a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone, holding it up for all to see. "As a token of thanks, whoever assists me will receive this Soul Bone as their reward."
At his words, the area fell silent, the crowd's disbelief nearly palpable.
"A… ten-thousand-year Soul Bone? Just as a reward for finding someone?"
"Heavens above! Cultivators already have such rare methods, but they're also this wealthy? A ten-thousand-year Soul Bone just for a simple favor? Is this real?"
"That's beyond generous! Have you ever seen someone offer a spirit bone as payment?"
As everyone stared in astonishment, Bibi Dong's expression involuntarily twitched at the sight of the Soul Bone in Lu Yunzhou's hand.
Who is this guy, exactly? To casually offer a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone for just finding someone?
Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi's face tingled with embarrassment. This man… he's even more extravagant than I am! Just for finding someone, he offers a ten-thousand-year Soul Bone as a reward?
As Bibi Dong and Ning Fengzhi were both reeling from this turn of events, the young woman disguised as Heaven Dou's Crown Prince Xue Qinghe—actually Qian Renxue—stepped forward and boldly declared, "I'll do it!"
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