NOVEL NEXT Chapter 265: Dream Came true
"Happy Mid-Autumn Festival, everyone!"
As night fell, Zhongli, Paimon, Du Bafang, Zhang Hu, and the others looked at Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong with some confusion.
On this Mid-Autumn Festival, why weren't they celebrating with their disciples at the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect?
Instead, they had come to the Body Sect. Moreover, hadn't they just visited this morning?
Back then, why hadn't they wished them a happy holiday?
"Happy Mid-Autumn Festival to you as well."
Zhongli cupped his hands and continued, "Sect Master Ning and Bone Doulro, your presence here brings great honor to our humble sect. Please, take a seat."
"Great honour?"
Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong twitched at the corners of their eyes upon hearing this, but they didn't stand during the ceremony and quickly found seats.
It was the Mid-Autumn Festival, and all members of the Body Sect had gathered on this mountain.
Eight people sat at each table, enjoying food and drinks, having a grand time!
After Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong took their seats, a group of people carrying items arrived from the foot of the mountain.
Judging by their attire, they were disciples of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.
At this moment, Ning Fengzhi stood up again, looked around, and addressed the crowd, "Everyone, I, Ning Fengzhi, did not come prepared with any grand gifts."
He paused briefly before continuing, "I only brought some mooncakes for everyone. I hope you won't find them too humble!"
As the saying goes, it's the thought that counts, and the right gift for the right occasion.
Given Ning Fengzhi's status, there was naturally no such thing as mooncakes filled with gold spirit coins.
These were just the most ordinary mooncakes.
Hearing this, everyone was slightly surprised.
They never expected that the sect master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect would come today to deliver mooncakes to them!
Even though they knew the mooncakes weren't worth much, they couldn't help but feel moved.
This Sect Master Ning was truly a generous man.
"Thank you, Sect Master Ning!"
In a short time, the disciples of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect distributed the mooncakes.
Ning Fengzhi had no idea that his act of distributing mooncakes today would later save the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect from a calamity.
Whether he was genuinely kind or merely putting on an act, what if he maintained this benevolence for a lifetime?
After several rounds of drinks, Ning Fengzhi and Gu Rong showed no intention of leaving. It was then that Zhongli realized the mooncakes today had an ulterior motive!
When the disciples had all dispersed, leaving only the Body Sect elders, the acting sect master, and Zhongli, Ning Fengzhi finally cupped his hands toward Zhongli and spoke, "Martial God Douluo, I have a favor to ask..."
Before Ning Fengzhi could finish, Zhongli waved his hand.
Seeing this, Ning Fengzhi paused mid-sentence, feeling somewhat dejected.
He hadn't even stated his request yet, and the other party had already refused.
"Come with me."
"???"
Ning Fengzhi was stunned, his eyes lighting up with hope!
This time, Gu Rong did not follow, as both he and Ning Fengzhi clearly understood that if Zhongli intended to harm them, he wouldn't have waited until now.
Nor would he do so within the Body Sect.
Ning Fengzhi followed Zhongli to the council hall, where the latter gestured for the former to sit.
Once both were seated, Zhongli spoke, "Sect Master Ning, let's not beat around the bush. State your purpose directly."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, as if steeling himself, then gritted his teeth and cupped his hands toward Zhongli, saying, "I won't hide it from you, Martial God Douluo!"
"The inherited martial soul of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, is known as the number one support-type tool martial soul, but it has an insurmountable limitation."
"The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda can only attach one spirit ring per layer. No matter how talented one is, the highest level one can reach is the 79th rank."
At this point, Ning Fengzhi's expression turned somber.
His talent was not lacking, and with the resources of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect, reaching the Title Douluo level should have been no problem.
But due to the limitations of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda, he could only reach the 79th rank at most!
The very thing that made them strong also held them back.
"Today, I came mainly to ask if you, Douluo, have a way to help me break through the limitations of the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda!"
"If this can be achieved, I, Ning Fengzhi, am willing to offer half of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect's wealth!"
Ning Fengzhi stood up and bowed deeply to Zhongli.
This was the greatest gesture of respect he could offer as the sect master of the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect.
If it were a personal matter, he would have knelt before Zhongli!
But he represented the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect and could not kneel.
Hearing this, Zhongli frowned, as he suddenly remembered something.
In the original timeline, the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect had evolved the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda after Ning Rongrong consumed the Beautiful Silk Tulip.
However, after Ning Rongrong became a god, she left no descendants in the mortal world, which meant the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect gained nothing but a name change.
The inherited martial soul remained the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda.
Now, with the entire Ice and Fire Yin Yang Well within his inner world, Ning Rongrong naturally had no access to the Beautiful Silk Tulip...
With a wave of his hand, a surge of earthy yellow energy lifted Ning Fengzhi to his feet.
"Sect Master Ning, there's no need for this."
From the moment Ning Fengzhi had first interacted with him, he had never shown any ill intent. He knew his place.
After the establishment of the Body Sect, he had also invested significant resources...
Memories of past events surfaced, and Zhongli realized that he owed Ning Fengzhi and the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect quite a few favors.
People often said that Ning Fengzhi and the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect were hypocritical, but what if they had always been this way?
In the end, it was impossible to remain as detached as the heavens!
Once Ning Fengzhi was back on his feet, he quietly watched Zhongli, his eyes filled with anticipation.
They had only speculated that a powerhouse like Zhongli might have a solution.
But if Zhongli were to say, "There is no way," he would only be disappointed, without any other emotions.
For many years, the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect had never given up searching for a way to evolve their martial soul, but unfortunately, all attempts had failed.
"I do indeed possess an item that can evolve the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda..."
Hearing this, Ning Fengzhi was momentarily stunned, feeling somewhat dazed.
What had Zhongli just said?
He had an item that could evolve the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda???
If Ning Fengzhi's ears were not mistaken.
At this moment, Zhongli's right hand was covered in geo-elemental runes. He reached into the void, and a "tulip" appeared in his hand.
"This is the Beautiful Silk Tulip, an immortal-grade herb. Consuming it will evolve the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda!"
Zhongli's right hand returned to its human form, leaving Ning Fengzhi utterly stunned.
"An immortal-grade herb that can evolve the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda into the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda?"
Ning Fengzhi trembled all over, his eyes wide open. He swallowed hard, his mouth slightly agape, wanting to speak but hesitating.
He... he really had a solution!
And it was a one-step solution...
Originally, Ning Fengzhi had come with a last-ditch hope.
He never expected that Zhongli actually had a way.
"Whether it's me or the Body Sect, since arriving in Heaven Dou City, we have been greatly aided by Sect Master Ning and the Seven Treasures Glazed Sect. This immortal herb is my gift to Sect Master Ning."
As soon as Zhongli finished speaking, Ning Fengzhi trembled again.
He looked at the Beautiful Silk Tulip in Zhongli's hand, then at Zhongli himself.
This was repaying all favors in one go!
If he accepted this immortal herb, Zhongli and the Body Sect would no longer owe any favors.
For a moment, Ning Fengzhi fell into deep thought.