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Ning Fengzhi seemed somewhat absent-minded.
Others might not understand, but how could he not understand his own daughter?
She had only left for a few days, her Soul Power had broken through another level, and as a father, he already felt comforted.
But then he saw the nine-colored halo radiating from Ning Rongrong's body, and the Glazed Pagoda that slowly appeared in her hand.
His spirit was jolted, his body shook with a start, and his eyes stared fixedly.
"This... this..."
"One two... seven eight nine?"
"Nine layers?"
Ning Fengzhi suddenly looked up at his daughter, who bore a gentle smile, and he found it hard to believe.
He quickly looked down again, counting over and over, almost as if he were in a crazed state.
Fearful that he had counted wrong just moments ago.
"Dad, no need to count anymore, it's nine layers," Ning Rongrong said, holding up the pagoda as if presenting a treasure, "Isn't it a surprise?"
Ning Fengzhi froze, his eyes steadily fixed on the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda as he reached out to touch it.
His hands were trembling, and his eyes showed a mix of obsession, excitement, and frenzy.
No one knew what the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda meant to him.
This was Ning Fengzhi's lifelong wish.
He had chased after it all his life, trying every conceivable method.
Until the end, he had given up.
He thought the Nine Treasures Glazed Pagoda was merely a legend, yet today, did he actually see it on his daughter?
Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo also moved closer, eyes filled with astonishment and shock.
Ning Fengzhi asked excitedly, "Rongrong, how did you do it, tell dad quickly?"
Ning Rongrong smiled and said, "Dad, Rongrong's Martial Soul can evolve, and you should thank Brother Yu."
"All this is thanks to Brother Yu's efforts."
"What? He helped to achieve this?"
Ning Fengzhi was clearly stunned for a moment, but he soon came to terms with it.
He was well aware of his daughter's capabilities.
How could she achieve something that countless generations had failed to do?
It must have been with someone else's help.
Ning Fengzhi looked gratefully at Luo Yu, his face full of appreciation.
He bowed deeply and then stood up.
"Luo Yu, the great kindness you've shown to my Seven Treasures Glaze Sect is truly overwhelming."
"Although I don't know how you helped Rongrong, the sacrifice must have been tremendous."
"Whatever you wish for, as long as the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect owns it, you just need to ask, and I will give it to you!"
Luo Yu shook his head.
"Sect Master Ning, you're too polite. Rongrong is your daughter, but she's also my woman."
Ning Fengzhi's expression faltered.
Anyone else receiving such a promise would have made huge demands by now.
Yet Luo Yu didn't even bat an eyelid?
Ning Rongrong reproached, "Dad, you're being too formal with Brother Yu!"
"Besides, your 'little money' is nothing to Brother Yu."
Ning Fengzhi's face was instantly filled with question marks.
My 'little money'?!
The wealth of the Seven Treasures Glaze Sect was known as the greatest in all of Soul Land.
Yet it was referred to as 'little money' by his daughter?
In his life, Ning Fengzhi never would have imagined anyone could look down on this aspect of him.
"Rongrong, do you know how much money our family has?"
Ning Rongrong sighed, "All I know is that after I met Brother Yu, I realized just how poor we actually are."
"Hmm?"
Seeing his daughter's earnest sigh, Ning Fengzhi was completely puzzled.
My wealth is considered poor?
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Divine Realm.
A towering figure entirely enveloped in golden light stood atop a detection array.
Constantly monitoring the movements in Soul Land, as if looking for a certain presence.
Suddenly, the imposing figure let out a light exclamation.
"The Dragon King's presence."
"And it's not just one."
"Though it only lasted a moment, this Divine Envoy is certain there was no mistake."
His voice was filled with loathing.
"Could it be that the remnants of the Dragon Clan have truly revived from the ashes?"
"Now that Lord Asura God is in seclusion, the message can't be sent in, what should I do?"
The tall figure hesitated slightly.
"Perhaps this Divine Envoy should go down to investigate silently. Maybe I can make a fortune quietly and achieve a great feat on my own."
"If it's weak remnants of the Dragon Clan, I'll kill them and bring back their bodies to claim credit."
"If there are strong ones, then I will return and ask Lord Asura God to emerge from seclusion!"
Pleased and fierce laughter echoed as a golden shadow left the Divine Realm, concealing its presence.
Heading straight for Soul Land.
In another place.
Wuhun City, Pope Hall.
An exceedingly beautiful and noble-looking mature woman sat on a throne inlaid with gems, her long, beautiful legs crossed.
She was clothed in a resplendent golden dress that hugged her perfect proportions, radiating the aura of an untouchable empress.
The splendor of the gem-studded dress revealed an air of unparalleled grace and nobility, particularly with the regal aura she exuded.
Pale skin, flawless features, inviolable by any, she seemed so ethereal, unique, and especially with the noble aura she emitted.
Even Titled Douluos would feel inferior and dare not look directly, overwhelmed with feelings of reverence and worship.
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Yet the Empress, of unmatched nobility, now had a somewhat melancholic look in her eyes.
Her heart harbored concealed resentment.
Stupid man, he's been gone for so long without any news, has he forgotten Dong'er?
Bi Bidong clenched her teeth.
How could those outside vixens compare, are they as sweet as your Dong'er?
Don't you know that I'm missing you?
With a heavy heart, Bi Bidong just wished to be alone in silence.
Her phoenix eyes looked down.
There was no one else in the hall, just another girl with a voluptuous figure and enchanting beauty, standing there respectfully.
"Nana, you may leave now. Don't push yourself too hard with your training these days, haste makes waste,"
"Understood, teacher."
Hulena's charming eyes flickered.
In fact, Bi Bidong had no idea that her disciple was also deeply concerned about Luo Yu.
The only reason Hulena trained so fiercely was the fear of failing to catch up with Luo Yu in the future.
When the man left, he stole her heart, and the young girl longed for the day she would reunite with Luo Yu.
So she trained desperately, aiming to elevate her strength.
She hoped that when they would meet again, she would have the power to say to him,
I like you.
As Hulena was about to leave the grand hall, Bi Bidong seemed to sense an aura in advance.
Her phoenix eyes fixed on the hall door, she demanded with towering majesty,
"Who?"
"Tsk tsk, no wonder Little Yu is so concerned about you, your strength truly stands out,"
"I sneaked all the way here without being detected, yet you've sensed me."
A soft and charming voice came from outside the hall, and the doors opened.
A beautiful woman with her hair elegantly updo and pale pink eyes, dressed in a body-hugging cheongsam, exposing her alluring legs in sexy black stockings, and wearing burgundy high heels, walked in.
The stunning woman awkwardly carried a massive and ferocious Man-Faced Demon Spider on her shoulder.
Hulena's eyes widened, ready to shout about the hostile intrusion.
But Bi Bidong stopped her.
"Tap, tap, tap!!"
Bi Bidong rose from her throne and slowly walked down.
Her phoenix eyes stared at the stunning woman.
"Did Luo Yu send you?"
"Yes, he asked me to deliver this gift to you."
"Bang!"
The stunning woman dropped the Man-Faced Demon Spider onto the ground.
The spider, which had just woken up, was knocked out once again.
Bi Bidong's beautiful eyes flickered with hesitation.
"What does he want me to do with a Man-Faced Demon Spider?"
The beautiful woman rolled her eyes.
"How should I know?"
Bi Bidong's phoenix eyes narrowed. "What kind of attitude is that?"
A Wu retorted without showing any weakness, her pink eyes returning the stare.
"That's my attitude, what about it?"
Sparks flew from the eyes of the two exquisitely beautiful women.
One majestic and elegant.
One sexy and bewitching.
Hulena stood by with her mouth agape.
It was her first time seeing someone so brazen in front of her teacher.
But that wasn't what mattered.
She faintly sensed jealousy in the air, or was it just her imagination?
Several seconds later.
"Hmph!"
Two cold snorts sounded simultaneously, ending the standoff.
Bi Bidong envied this woman for being able to stay by Luo Yu's side.
A Wu was jealous that Bi Bidong could receive a gift from the man.
When women of the harem meet, jealousy abounds.
Bi Bidong paced around the Man-Faced Demon Spider but couldn't discern anything peculiar.
"Did he say anything else?"
The beautiful woman named A Wu replied coldly, "He said you would definitely like this gift. Just slaughter it, and you'll understand."
Bi Bidong asked, "Are you certain?"
"You can choose not to believe."
If it weren't for her curiosity about what Luo Yu's gift was, A Wu would have already left.
Bi Bidong scrutinized the spider, her face cold and authoritative.
Yet, her heart swelled with sweetness.
So the stubborn man hasn't forgotten me after all, and he even remembered to bring me a gift.
But what's with this gift?
It's just a soul beast, there's probably nothing special about it.
Bi Bidong was full of curiosity.
Her phoenix eyes hardened.
She flung out a purple blade of soul power from her hand,
and the Man-Faced Demon Spider was painlessly taken out of this world.
The three top-tier beauties watched the spider's corpse, their curious gazes filled the room.
All eager to know the secret Luo Yu was keeping.