After hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Yang Xiong's face showed a complex expression. On one hand, many things he had hidden were discovered. On the other hand, he was a little relieved that Ning Fengzhi probably didn't know about the Immortal Herbs he obtained in the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well.
There was a Poison Array left by Dugu Bo outside the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well. Ordinary Soul Masters couldn't break in at all. Even Ning Fengzhi couldn't send a Titled Douluo to follow him. This meant that at least the matters inside the Ice Fire Yin Yang Well were still temporarily secret.
Ning Fengzhi looked at the changing expression on Yang Xiong's face and thought he had seen through Yang Xiong's little thoughts.
"Little Xiong, your experience in the Soul Master world is still too shallow. The Soul Master world is much more brutal than you imagine. Various sects stand tall. Although my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is known as one of the Upper Three Sects in the Soul Master world, it is not without enemies."
"The various sects and forces are intertwined, and they even have many spies on each other, especially for the other side's talented disciples. If they cannot be won over, they are often secretly eliminated. The sect cannot rest assured that a disciple like you walks alone outside. For example, when you went to the Sunset Forest this time, there were also many people who wanted to secretly attack you, but we blocked them."
Yang Xiong quickly said, "Thank you, Sect Leader. I underestimated the brutality of the Soul Master world."
Ning Fengzhi shook his head, "This is not your problem. Although you have read many books and mastered a lot of Soul Master knowledge, what is written in books is ultimately different from reality. Although you can cultivate alone in the sect and even become very strong, when you truly reach the level of a high-level Soul Master, in addition to your own cultivation, you also need to undergo various tempering and even experience various dangers. This is one of the reasons why I want you and Rong Rong to go out and study together."
"Although the environment in Soto City may be a little worse and not as comfortable as in the sect, the teaching staff is quite good and should be beneficial to your growth."
Yang Xiong thought carefully for a moment before speaking, "Sect Leader, I am willing to go to Soto City, but I also have a small request. Please grant it, Sect Leader."
Ning Fengzhi became a little interested when he heard this, "Just say it. I told you that you can treat me as your elder."
Yang Xiong said, "Sect Leader, you should know that my Martial Soul is quite special, and there are no successful cases in the Soul Master world. I have my own cultivation ideas. Even if I go to Soto City, I don't want anyone to interfere with my cultivation ideas, and even less to inquire about some of my cultivation secrets. Soul Masters all have their own secrets, which may be related to my future safety. Otherwise, I can only return to the sect in advance."
Ning Fengzhi nodded, "Of course. Not investigating others' secrets is the most basic rule of the Soul Master world. If such a situation really occurs, just come back directly."
Only then did Yang Xiong breathe a sigh of relief. He didn't care much about the people in the original work. He had his own path to follow, as long as they didn't interfere with his cultivation.
Ning Fengzhi also thought for a while before speaking, "Little Xiong, there are two more points you need to pay attention to."
"This time, ostensibly, only you and Rong Rong are going to Soto City. When Rong Rong goes to school in the future, she may meet many new classmates and encounter many new things. I don't want her to be too close to other boys."
Yang Xiong also complained when he heard this. Ning Fengzhi said these words probably because he was afraid that his little daughter would be abducted by some scoundrel. Why didn't he see him being so cautious in the original work? His daughter was even abducted by a food-type Soul Master.
"Sect Leader, don't worry. I will try my best to stay by Miss Rong Rong's side and not let those who don't know the immensity of heaven and earth get close to her."
Ning Fengzhi nodded with satisfaction, "That's good. Oh, and one more thing. In fact, Uncle Bone has been secretly paying attention to you, especially after you cultivated The Way of Defense. Uncle Bone thinks very highly of you. After you graduate from school, I will ask Uncle Bone to take you as his disciple."
"You should know Uncle Bone's position in my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Especially with a Titled Douluo as a teacher, your future cultivation will be twice the result with half the effort, and you may even reach Uncle Bone's strength."
Yang Xiong was also surprised. He did feel vaguely that someone in the sect's high ranks was paying attention to him, especially judging from the cultivation resources he received. He didn't expect this person to be Bone Douluo.
In the Douluo Continent, Titled Douluo are at the very top of the Soul Master world. Every Titled Douluo is a giant. The Heaven Dou Imperial Family suffered losses because they didn't have a Titled Douluo in their family, and the Upper Three Sects could never be surpassed because they had Titled Douluo guarding them.
"Thank you, Sect Leader, for your support. Thank you, Sect, for cultivating me. And thank you, Senior Bone Douluo, for thinking highly of me. I will cultivate diligently and not disappoint the sect."
A smile appeared on Ning Fengzhi's face, "Little Xiong, sometimes you don't need to be so cautious. Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is not invincible, it is not something anyone can easily provoke. It's just a Soul Bone. There's no need to hide it. I don't believe anyone dares to provoke my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect for a Soul Bone."
"Remember what I told you, the sect is your home. As long as you don't betray the sect, the sect will do its best to help you obtain any resources you want, even top-grade Soul Rings and Soul Bones. Moreover, according to our sect's rules, the sect will not covet your personal opportunities."
Yang Xiong quickly expressed his gratitude, "Thank you, Sect Leader. I will cultivate diligently and try my best to contribute to the sect."
"Little Xiong, everything at your home will be arranged. Go back and prepare. We'll leave tomorrow morning."
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After a conversation, Yang Xiong returned to his home.
However, as soon as Yang Xiong returned home, the smile on his face became serious.
Ning Fengzhi was much more formidable than he had imagined. He was quite skilled at the tactic of hitting first and then offering a reward. If it were an ordinary twelve-year-old child, they would probably have bowed down long ago because of these words.
However, Ning Fengzhi clearly underestimated himself, especially the secrets he held. If he knew that Yang Xiong possessed numerous Immortal Herbs capable of changing the entire situation on the Douluo Continent, would he still be as calm as he was now?
Nevertheless, Yang Xiong had witnessed the depth and thoroughness of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, especially how much effort the sect was willing to put in for young geniuses.
After careful consideration, Yang Xiong realized that going to Shrek indeed had another layer of benefit.
Given Yang Xiong's personality, going to Shrek would likely lead to conflicts with the original characters. At that point, he could see how Ning Fengzhi would choose and whether the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was worth investing more in.
Yang Xiong briefly explained the sect's arrangements to his parents, Yang Lin and Sun Yu, who then stopped worrying about Yang Xiong's schooling.
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