Chapter 45: Jade May Shatter, But Its Lustre Remains Untainted! The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect

Tian Dou City

Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Fan exited the Ye Family Clinic and stepped into the bustling streets.

The warm spring sun bathed the cobblestone road in golden light. Street stalls lined the sides, brimming with goods, and the clamor of vendors shouting their wares filled the air, creating a lively scene.

At this moment, Zhu Fan slightly tilted his head and glanced at Dai Chengfeng's face, whispering softly, "Chengfeng, if we really do get an external soul bone on this trip, are we really going to let that little girl have it? No fighting for it?"

As he spoke, a flicker of ruthlessness flashed in his eyes. "If we decide to take it by force, your uncle here isn't someone to be trifled with. I'll make sure that Medicine Saint Ye Renxin gets the shock of his life!"

Dai Chengfeng didn't stop walking but slowly shook his head. "Uncle, I've heard a saying."

"Jade may shatter, but its lustre remains untainted; bamboo may burn, but its integrity cannot be destroyed."

"I promised Ye Renxin, so what I said stands. Besides, it's just an external soul bone…"

Dai Chengfeng looked up at the blazing sun in the sky. "What I want has never been as simple as this."

Zhu Fan raised an eyebrow, looking at Dai Chengfeng with great interest.

He didn't speak, merely waiting silently for his nephew to continue.

Does Chengfeng desire the Star Luo Empire, or perhaps even the unification of the entire world?

Let me, as his uncle, see what kind of grand ambition this is!

For a moment, Zhu Fan's eyes were filled with curiosity.

"What I want… is to sever the countless strings of fate that hang over this world."

Dai Chengfeng's gaze was profound, fixed on the azure sky, as if piercing through layers of mist to glimpse a realm of gods beyond.

Inside the Ye Family Clinic

Standing at the entrance and watching Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Fan depart, Ye Renxin tilted his ear slightly, his eyes brimming with satisfaction. "Ah, 'Jade may shatter, but its lustre remains untainted; bamboo may burn, but its integrity cannot be destroyed!'"

"This Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire truly lives up to my expectations."

"If he becomes the Star Luo Emperor in the future, perhaps I might not refuse joining him…"

Ye Renxin felt as though only now did he truly understand that young man in white robes and gold accents—the Fourth Prince of the Star Luo Empire who, with ten thousand iron cavalry, had shaken the heavily fortified Wu Ping City defended by thirty thousand soldiers—Dai Chengfeng!

"Such remarkable ambition…"

"I've only ever seen such greatness in Tang Chen, the reputed Invincible on Land from the Hao Tian Sect… No, wait."

Before he could finish, Ye Renxin shook his head again. "When Tang Chen was the same age, he didn't show such sharp brilliance. It seems Tang Chen can't even compare!"

Thinking of this, Ye Renxin turned to look at Ye Lengleng, his eyes heavy with resolve.

"Since His Highness, the Fourth Prince, possesses such ambition, this old man is willing to lend you my support!"

In his heart, he quietly made a decision.

Meanwhile, on the street—

"Hahaha…"

Zhu Fan burst into hearty laughter, shaking his head as he looked at his nephew. "Chengfeng, you never cease to amaze me!"

"Every time I think I've fully grasped the extent of your ambition, you always give me another shock!"

Zhu Fan raised his right hand and patted Dai Chengfeng's shoulder firmly, his face full of admiration. "Chengfeng, whatever you do, your uncle believes in you and supports you wholeheartedly!"

Dai Chengfeng turned to look at Zhu Fan, a faint smile appearing on his face. "Thank you, Uncle."

Dai Chengfeng stopped in his tracks, gazing at the blacksmith shop ahead. "We're here!"

Even before stepping closer, Dai Chengfeng could already feel the waves of heat washing over him, filling him with anticipation.

"I wonder if I'll find a weapon that satisfies me this time!"

Dai Chengfeng stepped forward and entered the blacksmith shop.

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"Esteemed guest, what would you like to purchase?"

Inside the blacksmith shop, the forge burned brightly, casting the entire space in a fiery red glow.

Accompanied by rhythmic "clang clang" sounds of hammering, sparks flew everywhere.

Seeing Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Fan enter, one of the burly blacksmiths with thickly muscled arms, dark and rough skin, paused his work.

He grabbed the towel draped over his shoulder, wiped the sweat from his brow, and addressed Dai Chengfeng.

Dai Chengfeng didn't speak immediately. Instead, he scanned the weapons hanging on the walls—swords, axes, all glinting coldly. This satisfied him somewhat, and he nodded approvingly.

Then, turning to the blacksmith, he spoke directly, "Master, bring out your heaviest and most substantial spears."

Dai Chengfeng got straight to the point.

Hearing this, the blacksmith eagerly retrieved several spears from the racks and presented them to Dai Chengfeng. "Guest, take a look. These are the finest spears in my shop—heavy and solid."

"You can try them out and see if they suit your needs."

As he spoke, the blacksmith handed one of the spears to Dai Chengfeng.

Dai Chengfeng reached out and took the spear, swinging it lightly a few times. However, his brows immediately furrowed.

He casually tossed the spear back to the blacksmith, his tone tinged with disappointment. "Not heavy enough, not substantial enough!"

"Master, do you have anything heavier?"

Dai Chengfeng's self-created soul skill, the White Tiger Tyrant Spear Technique, relied on extreme strength.

With a single thrust, he could split mountains, sever rivers, crack the earth, overturn seas, and destroy cities…

Thus, for him, a suitable spear required sufficient weight to unleash its maximum power in battle.

Hearing this, the blacksmith looked troubled, scratching his head. "My lord, these are the heaviest spears I have…"

"If these don't satisfy you, then I'll go ask my master in the back. Perhaps he still has some stock left?"

Dai Chengfeng nodded slightly. "Go ahead."

"Then please wait a moment, my lord."

With that, the blacksmith scurried off toward the back courtyard.

Dai Chengfeng and Zhu Fan stood in the front hall, idly waiting.

Just then, a middle-aged man dressed in luxurious embroidered clothing walked into the shop.

Without a word, he quickly surveyed the weapons on the wall, then strode directly to a pile of miscellaneous items, his eyes flashing with excitement.

Zhu Fan noticed the small pagoda insignia on the man's clothes and leaned close to Dai Chengfeng, whispering, "Chengfeng, that's someone from the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect—and judging by his attire, likely an inner disciple with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda as their martial soul."

"What do you think he's doing here?"

"The Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect?" Instantly, Dai Chengfeng's eyes lit up with interest.

After all, he was well aware of the unique ability possessed by the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda martial soul—appraisal!

This extraordinary ability allowed those with the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda martial soul to identify valuable treasures hidden among ordinary objects. By taking advantage of this skill, they could purchase items far exceeding their apparent worth.

For example, in the original story, Ning Rongrong had used her Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda's appraisal ability in Geng Xin City…

For just a single gold soul coin, she purchased highly valuable materials such as plate crystal gold, cold-heart iron essence, and deep-sea silver mother metal, among others.

It was precisely this ability that made the Seven Treasures Glazed Pagoda Sect one of the wealthiest sects on the Douluo Continent.

"Since he's so interested in those scrap weapons in the pile, does that mean there's a treasure hidden among them?"

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