Lin Xiao was unaware.
His first time had already been ruthlessly taken by Feng Yu.
Moreover, it was a Blood Contract bound for life.
However, with Phoenixes being extinct now, only Lin Xiao and Feng Yu were qualified to sign a Blood Contract with each other, which was beneficial to both parties.
After signing the Blood Contract, Feng Yu's complexion had improved a lot, and she no longer looked listless.
Lin Xiao immediately headed to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
...
"Uncle Ning," Lin Xiao called out.
Ning Fengzhi smiled and beckoned, "Lin Xiao, has the conflict with the Spirit Hall been resolved?"
"You do have some tricks up your sleeve."
"Originally, I thought the Spirit Hall would at least demand compensation; it would have been good enough if they hadn't asked for an exorbitant price. Who would have thought they would be so easy to talk to?"
"No, it's not that the Spirit Hall is easy to talk to, it's that you, kid, are capable!"
Ning Fengzhi valued Lin Xiao even more.
This child truly is a Young Phoenix!
Lin Xiao's talent and character were already amazing enough for Ning Fengzhi, but now, Lin Xiao also had a cloud-shrouded mystery about him.
Reflecting on the matter, Lin Xiao never seemed flustered, remaining calm in the face of sudden events and unangered by unwarranted accusations.
Ning Fengzhi was even more determined to place a heavy bet on Lin Xiao! Lin Xiao raised his head and smiled, "It's all thanks to Uncle Ning's help."
Bibidong's willingness to meet with him calmly was largely due to the roles played by Ning Fengzhi and Emperor Xue Ye, and to maintain this relationship, Lin Xiao had to acknowledge their contributions.
Ning Fengzhi's mood became even more cheerful, and he laughed heartily.
"What do you want to do by coming to me this time?"
Lin Xiao said, "Uncle Ning, it's a very important matter."
"It concerns the Martial Soul defect of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Ning Fengzhi was stunned, and his expression became serious.
He gave Sword Douluo a look, and Sword Douluo immediately released Spiritual Power to probe the surroundings. Then, the three of them went to a quiet pavilion, sat down, and began to talk.
Sword Douluo released a Soul Power Barrier to isolate the sound.
Lin Xiao said, "Uncle Ning, aren't you curious as to why my Soul Power is so high?"
Ning Fengzhi's expression shifted, but he didn't speak, quietly waiting for Lin Xiao to speak.
Lin Xiao cut straight to the point:
"My teacher can resolve the Martial Soul defect of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, with a 30% chance of evolving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."
Actually, I'm 100% certain.
The reason Lin Xiao said 30% was firstly to lower Ning Fengzhi's expectations, so that he would be even more delighted and grateful upon success; and secondly, to make Ning Fengzhi believe his words, so he wouldn't think he was talking nonsense.
Ning Fengzhi's pupils shrank suddenly.
He was stunned in place for a moment.
After a long while, he breathed rapidly and said with an unsteady voice:
"Is this true?"
Lin Xiao nodded, "Yes."
"I'm grateful for Uncle Ning's care over the years. I admire Uncle Ning's character very much, Rongrong is also very cute, and Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo are extremely kind to me."
"Therefore, I am willing to ask my teacher for Uncle Ning."
Ning Fengzhi didn't speak.
He was somewhat surprised now, and at the same time wondering if what Lin Xiao said was true? After making a judgment, he suddenly felt a little ashamed.
He was a businessman, and the initial purpose of befriending Lin Xiao was not pure, he even wanted to poach Ye Qingxian and Dugu Bo! But now...
Looking at the incredibly handsome young man with Red Maple colored hair in front of him, Ning Fengzhi was a little afraid to look directly into his eyes, feeling that the young man's gaze was too ardent.
"Cough... Lin Xiao, I am very touched."
"I wonder what is the method you mentioned?"
Lin Xiao smiled slightly, "Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, Aunt Ye and Senior Dugu each have treasures at the bottom of their boxes, which have the effect of improving Soul Power, physique, and even evolving Martial Souls."
"However, Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures are rare, and can only help one Soul Master evolve..."
"It doesn't matter!" Ning Fengzhi said eagerly, "Lin Xiao... Nephew! Regardless of whether what you said is true or not, and regardless of whether the defects of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda can be compensated, Uncle Ning is very grateful to you!"
"Uncle Ning really values you, and often feels that knowing you is the luckiest thing for Uncle Ning. If there is anything in the future, just give an order, even if it is a mountain of knives or a sea of fire, Uncle Ning will go through it for you!"
The impact of the surprise was too great.
The current Ning Fengzhi has even lost his shrewdness as a businessman, and there is some genuine emotion in his words.
Of course, it may also be acting.
Lin Xiao looked very moved, but was calm in his heart.
"Uncle Ning is joking."
"Even if I don't help Uncle Ning, doesn't Uncle Ning still take good care of me? I'm just doing my best to give back to Uncle Ning."
Lin Xiao's real purpose, of course, was to get Ning Fengzhi to mobilize the power of the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to help him find Phoenix Remains, as well as some special and precious Soul Tools.
But he won't choose to say it at this time.
Saying it at this time would turn this matter into a pure transaction; but saying it after helping Ning Fengzhi solve the problem after a while would be friendship, it would be a favor! This is not deception, but emotional intelligence.
Sometimes being too straightforward can lead to the dilemma of treating friends sincerely, but friends gradually alienating.
Lin Xiao talked with Ning Fengzhi for a while.
Lin Xiao told Ning Fengzhi to make a choice about who to use the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures on, and he would come to fulfill his promise in three days.
...
"The people from Spirit Hall actually left?"
"Bibidong didn't make a scene?!"
On his way back, Lin Xiao casually inquired about the news of Spirit Hall, and unexpectedly learned that Spirit Hall had already left Heaven Dou City at noon today.
He pondered for a while.
"It doesn't matter, Bibidong keeping it bottled up will only deepen the rift. Suspicion will increase with time, and when it erupts in the future, it will be irreparable."
How does that saying go?
Either explode in silence, or perish in silence! Afterwards, Lin Xiao changed direction and went straight to Shrek Academy.
Arriving at Shrek Academy.
Lin Xiao ran into Flender head-on. After seeing Lin Xiao, Flender was a little surprised, and then his face darkened.
"Lin Xiao? You caused Hongjun to fall, and you still dare to come here?"
Lin Xiao asked strangely:
"I caused Ma Hongjun to fall?"
"Dean Flender, since you came to Heaven Dou City, my contact with you has only been a Friendly Match, how can you say I harmed him?"
"I can't take the blame for this!"
Flender opened his mouth, speechless.
He knew best why Ma Hongjun fell, but it was too heavy to attribute the responsibility to himself, and it was ridiculous to blame Ma Hongjun.
He could only pass the buck to Lin Xiao.
Lin Xiao sighed softly, "How is Hongjun now? Is he still in Heaven Dou City? I can try to help him regain his sanity... This is the last thing I can do for him."
Flender's eyes filled with sadness upon hearing this.
His gaze lingered on Lin Xiao for a moment.
A look of envy or regret flashed in his eyes, mixed with some shame and jealousy, and finally he said in a deep voice:
"Hongjun... won't be back."
"He went where he should go."
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