Chapter 90: Don’t Call It a Flower—It’s Just a Lump of...

"Mu Bai, I'm willing to give it a try. Whether we succeed or not, this favor will forever be remembered by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan!"

Ning Fengzhi said with a hopeful expression. His gaze was firm—how many years had it been? Finally, there was a chance for a breakthrough, and he refused to let it slip away!

Dai Mubai pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Alright, but I hope Father-in-law can agree to one condition."

"Name it. As long as it's within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan's ability!"

Ning Fengzhi answered without hesitation.

"From today onward, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan must not oppose the Star Luo Empire!"

The moment these words fell, Ning Fengzhi went silent. Gu Rong also remained silent.

Everyone knew that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan supported the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family. If the royal family faced difficulties, they were obligated to assist. This was a trade.

Dai Mubai wasn't in a hurry—he was confident that Ning Fengzhi would agree.

Whether or not there was a marriage alliance between the two sides, Ning Fengzhi wasn't foolish. He would see the benefits of this request because, for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, there were no downsides to such an agreement.

After a long silence, Ning Fengzhi finally nodded.

If the Star Luo Empire really managed to conquer the Heaven Dou Empire, they could simply surrender at that time. With Ning Rongrong as Dai Mubai's wife, would he destroy the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan? Impossible!

"Alright. On behalf of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, I agree to this condition."

After Ning Fengzhi said this, he felt an unexpected sense of relief. He'd thought Dai Mubai might demand the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan relocate to Star Luo City. But this? That's all?

Of course, he couldn't agree too quickly. He had to appear to be in deep thought, to let Dai Mubai believe it was a difficult decision.

Gu Rong's acting skills were also top-notch—remaining silent, though inwardly he was ecstatic. He thought this kid might make an unreasonable request.

But this? Tui!

Dai Mubai's mouth twitched. He could vaguely sense the emotions of these two old foxes, and his heart grew cold. I underestimated them.

After a brief silence, Dai Mubai reached for his storage pouch at his waist and pulled out a large purple flower.

This was the Ethereal Orchid Immortal Treasure, similar in appearance to the Orchid Tulip Immortal Treasure, but its effects were different.

If the Yearning Heartbroken Red was the emperor of flowers, then this Ethereal Orchid Immortal Treasure was the noble among them.

Its fragrance could neutralize all toxins while also refreshing the mind and clearing fatigue.

Originally, Dai Mubai planned to use this to win over the Po Clan, but given his father-in-law's agreeable attitude, he couldn't appear stingy. As for the Po Clan, he would think of another plan later.

"This is the Ethereal Orchid Immortal Treasure. In terms of rank, it's even higher than the Orchid Tulip Immortal Treasure that Rongrong consumed.

"However, while I can guarantee the Orchid Tulip Immortal Treasure can help the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda—

"With this Ethereal Orchid Immortal Treasure, I'm not certain."

Dai Mubai handed the Ethereal Orchid Immortal Treasure to Ning Fengzhi. Ning Fengzhi's hands trembled as he received it. This was the treasure he had been seeking for generations.

This was the treasure the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan had longed for over centuries!

A trembling heart. A pair of shaking hands.

Dai Mubai's words were clear—Ning Rongrong's flower had a guaranteed effect, but this one was of an even higher rank and might not be compatible with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda. Still, Dai Mubai, the son-in-law, was generous enough to give them this opportunity.

Even with a slim chance, Ning Fengzhi couldn't let it slip by!

"Zhuqing, Rongrong, let's go eat first. Father-in-law likely has something more important to do."

Dai Mubai said to Zhu Zhuqing and Ning Rongrong, and then, as if remembering something, he turned to Ning Fengzhi.

"By the way, I don't know how this Ethereal Orchid Immortal Treasure should be consumed. Why don't you just... eat it?"

Indeed, neither the original work nor Ju Douluo's records had ever specified how to consume the Ethereal Orchid Immortal Treasure. It only mentioned its fragrance could neutralize toxins. As for eating it? Perhaps no one had ever dared, which explained the lack of documentation.

Ning Fengzhi was taken aback, but he quickly nodded. It seemed there was no other way. Eat it! At this point, what did it matter whether it was a flower or a lump of... uh... something unpleasant? If it offered a breakthrough, nothing else mattered!

Dai Mubai, Zhu Zhuqing, and Ning Rongrong left the conference room. Gu Rong, meanwhile, stood at the door to ensure Ning Fengzhi would not be disturbed. A breakthrough required absolute focus—nothing could go wrong.

"Mu Bai, Zhuqing, guess what level I'm at now?"

Ning Rongrong asked proudly, holding onto Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's hands with a smug look.

"Thirty-five?"

Zhu Zhuqing replied coolly. Previously, she had disliked Ning Rongrong, even harboring murderous thoughts.

But in an unexpected twist, they had become genuine sisters—

True sisters who would rely on each other in the future. Zhu Zhuqing had thus let go of her prejudices.

"Hmph, that's too low! Far too low!"

Ning Rongrong pouted unhappily. As a genius, how could she be stuck at level thirty-five?

Dai Mubai, with his strength, knew Ning Rongrong's level the moment he held her hand.

"Thirty-seven. Not bad, Rongrong. You've made significant progress!"

Dai Mubai smiled warmly.

"Hmph, you cheated, Mu Bai! But yes! I'm already level thirty-seven! Hahaha~"

Ning Rongrong huffed but soon beamed. After consuming the Orchid Tulip Immortal Treasure, her soul power had surged to level thirty-five. Absorbing her third spirit ring then pushed her to thirty-seven.

"I'm level forty-seven."

Zhu Zhuqing glanced at Ning Rongrong with an unchanged expression.

Ning Rongrong: "..."

"???"

Ning Rongrong froze, staring blankly at Zhu Zhuqing with a head full of question marks.

She hadn't realized that after obtaining her spirit ring, Zhu Zhuqing's soul power had reached level forty-three. Then, after absorbing the Wind Demon Wolf King's Left Leg Bone—a six-thousand-five-hundred-year-old spirit bone—her soul power surged to level forty-seven!

Ten levels higher than Ning Rongrong!

Ning Rongrong blinked at Dai Mubai, then at Zhu Zhuqing, unsure of what to say.

She thought she was catching up to Zhu Zhuqing, but the gap was only widening...

Dai Mubai smiled helplessly and patted Ning Rongrong's head.

"Rongrong, keep working hard. I'll find you a high-quality spirit bone. Your soul power will rise quickly, too."

Ning Rongrong's eyes sparkled. So that's the reason! Hmph, it wasn't that she was inferior—Zhu Zhuqing just had a spirit bone!

"Just wait and see! Within six months, I'll reach Spirit Elder level!"

"Alright, keep it up!"

With a year and a half left before the Continental Advanced Spirit Master Academy Elite Tournament, Zhu Zhuqing and Xiao Wu both had the potential to reach the Spirit King level...

(End of Chapter)