N-A-A Chapter 508 Dragging the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School into the Water
Chapter 508 Dragging the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile School into the Water
Chapter 508 Dragging the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School into the Water
While Bone Douluo and Tang Hao were chatting outside, the conversation in the reception room gradually got down to business.
Ning Fengzhi sat on the guest sofa in the reception room, picked up the fragrant tea from the coffee table in front of him, and leisurely took a sip.
Ning Rongrong sat quietly beside him, listening intently to the conversation between her father, Ning Fengzhi, and Tang San.
After savoring a sip of fragrant tea, Ning Fengzhi's sharp gaze swept over Tang San across from him without any attempt to conceal it, as if he wanted to see right through him.
Under Ning Fengzhi's gaze, Tang San frowned, feeling both intimidated and somewhat displeased. Fortunately, Ning Fengzhi only glanced at him a few more times and did nothing out of line.
After withdrawing the sharpness from his gaze, Ning Fengzhi's eyes softened as he looked at Tang San:
"Young friend Tang San, I originally came here intending to recruit you into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, but given your special status, I will have to abandon this plan."
"However, I am very interested in the hidden weapons you make. I wonder if you could sell us the methods for making those hidden weapons? You can name your price, and I will not haggle."
Ning Fengzhi was handsome, with a gentle and refined temperament and a magnetic voice that made people feel very comfortable. Yet, his words also revealed a grand and magnanimous air, showcasing his extraordinary status and position.
That was the aura that naturally developed from holding a high position for many years.
My identity is special? How is it special? Tang San was slightly puzzled, but he didn't dwell on it. He was more concerned about the hidden weapon that the other party cared about.
You actually want the recipe for hidden weapons? Heh, how could I possibly give it to you? If I gave you the recipe, how would I, Tang San, ever face the world again? Would I starve?
The methods for making hidden weapons recorded in "The Hundred Explanations of Hidden Weapons" were stolen from the inner sect of the Tang Clan at my risk of my life. How could I possibly hand them over to others so easily? Don't even think about it.
Tang San shook his head without hesitation, indicating his refusal:
"That's impossible. I will not sell the method for making hidden weapons."
Seeing that Ning Fengzhi's expression froze slightly after hearing the story, he seemed somewhat surprised and puzzled by his firm refusal.
Tang San thought about it and decided it was not advisable to speak too harshly, lest he offend Ning Fengzhi. After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School was a leek he had high hopes for, and he would harvest it slowly.
Then he changed the subject again and said:
"However, considering that Rongrong is my classmate, I can sell the hidden weapons I make to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
Is it only possible to buy hidden weapons? But buying hidden weapons is not as good as mastering the manufacturing method and making them yourself. After all, hidden weapons will eventually break and be worn out.
It seems this kid isn't someone who's easily fooled.
Ning Fengzhi was somewhat disappointed, but on the surface he remained calm and asked:
"So, how do you plan to sell your hidden weapons, young friend?"
Tang San already had a prepared answer in mind, and immediately said:
"Researching the methods for making hidden weapons is not easy, so I don't want to sell them for the time being. Besides, I still need to cultivate, and I don't have that much time to make hidden weapons."
"So, why don't we collaborate and produce it together?"
Ning Fengzhi immediately became quite interested:
"Oh? How will we cooperate?"
Tang San smiled slightly and said:
"The so-called cooperation means that I will provide the manufacturing methods for the hidden weapons, such as the blueprints, etc."
"And your Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is responsible for purchasing and providing the materials needed to make hidden weapons. Even the forging process of the parts needed to make hidden weapons can be handed over to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."
"But there are a few points I must state in advance: first, the method of making the hidden weapon must be in my hands; second, the final assembly of the hidden weapon must be completed by me personally; and third, the right to sign and interpret the hidden weapon must belong to me."
So that's what this kid was planning: to dump all the production costs of the hidden weapons on the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, while he himself would reap the benefits. It was supposed to be a cooperation, but to put it bluntly, it was just making the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School work for him for free.
But the method of making hidden weapons is in his hands, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has no way to deal with him. This kid is not easy to fool.
Should we agree or not?
If they agree, wouldn't the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School have to constantly be at his mercy from now on?
However, if they refused, they would not receive the hidden weapons, which were extremely powerful and could greatly enhance the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's combat strength.
This kid has really set himself up for a tough time.
Seeing the hesitation on Ning Fengzhi's face, Tang San's eyes flashed, and without giving Ning Fengzhi much time to think, he directly interrupted his thoughts:
"I wonder what kind of hidden weapons Sect Leader Ning desires?"
Interrupted from his thoughts, Ning Fengzhi came back to his senses. From the calmness on Tang San's face, he could tell at a glance that there was no room for discussion about the method of making hidden weapons.
After a moment's hesitation, Ning Fengzhi decided to settle for second best:
"Just like the hidden weapons Rongrong is equipped with, I need five hundred sets."
Five hundred sets? That's a huge deal! Tang San was overjoyed, but on the surface, he remained calm.
"So, what price does Sect Leader Ning intend to offer?"
Ning Fengzhi held up one finger, indicating:
"How about 10,000 gold soul coins for each set of hidden weapons?"
Ten thousand gold soul coins per set? As expected of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, which is richer than a country, they don't make a move unless they are truly astonishing.
Although each set costs 10,000 gold soul coins, which is less than the price of a single piece of "Hidden Insult" when it was auctioned at the Tian Dou Auction House, it was an auction, and Ning Fengzhi had also deliberately inflated the price as a favor.
The price of 10,000 gold soul coins per set of hidden weapons is a great deal. In any case, a complete set of hidden weapons will not cost more than 1,000 gold soul coins.
Well, we can't be too greedy. We should know when to stop. Ten thousand gold soul coins is ten thousand gold soul coins. We can't offend Ning Fengzhi, this sucker. After all, we'll still need them to provide the materials and funds for making hidden weapons in the future.
Thinking of this, Tang San nodded without hesitation:
"The price is fine, it's settled then."
"However, there is one thing I must make clear beforehand: the complete set of hidden weapons purchased by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School does not include the Flying Claw."
"In principle, the Flying Claw is not a hidden weapon; it is merely an auxiliary tool. Moreover, the Flying Claw is made of a special material that cannot be forged or made by ordinary craftsmen."
"How about this, replace the Flying Claw with a Silent Sleeve Arrow, and leave the other hidden weapons unchanged."
"Sect Leader Ning, what do you think?"
Ning Fengzhi was fairly satisfied with this. After a moment's thought, he nodded with a smile, indicating his agreement.
"Okay, we'll do it your way."
Tang San immediately smiled:
"Well then, I wish us a pleasant cooperation."
"As for the purchase of materials needed to make hidden weapons, as well as the forging of various parts, especially accessories such as crossbow bolts and steel needles, I will leave that to Sect Leader Ning."
"Oh, right, there's also the recruitment and training of blacksmiths. I'm afraid that will require Sect Master Ning's attention and effort. However, I've heard that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School seems to have its own dedicated blacksmith shop, so I believe that shouldn't be too difficult."
Ning Fengzhi readily agreed:
"No problem, I'll take care of all that."
Anyway, he, as the head of the sect, doesn't need to do these things personally. He only needs to give an order, and his subordinates will take care of it.
Moreover, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has plenty of wealth; as long as they spend lavishly, they won't have trouble attracting talent.
After reaching an agreement on the cooperation regarding concealed weapons, Ning Fengzhi finally revealed his main purpose for this trip:
"By the way, young friend Tang San, I've heard that you're very knowledgeable about a divine herb called 'Immortal Herb.' Is that true?"
Tang San's eyes flickered slightly as he glanced at Ning Fengzhi, who was looking eager, and then at Ning Rongrong, whose expression had clearly become tense. He instantly realized that Ning Rongrong must have told Ning Fengzhi about the immortal-grade medicinal herbs.
After a moment's thought, Tang San nodded:
"I do know about it. So-called celestial herbs are natural treasures that absorb the essence of heaven and earth or the sun and moon and are nurtured by heaven and earth. It is no exaggeration to call them divine objects."
"Because each of them possesses the power to rival the wonders of nature and transform decay into something magical."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi's breathing quickened, and he asked urgently:
"May I ask, young friend, among the celestial herbs you know of, is there any that can resolve a deficiency in a martial soul?"
Tang San was stunned for a moment:
"Resolve the flaws in your martial soul?"
Ning Fengzhi sighed, his expression showing a hint of loneliness and helplessness:
"That's right, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's inherited martial soul, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, has an inherent martial soul flaw."
For the sake of the sect's future, Ning Fengzhi no longer concealed anything and explained in detail the flaws of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda's martial soul.
Actually, it doesn't matter whether this secret is told or not. After all, in all these years, no direct descendant of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School has ever had a strength exceeding level 79. Some disciples from large families already know this, such as Yu Tianheng who is present here.
Of course, one particular useless master is an exception.
After hearing Ning Fengzhi's story, not only Yu Xiaogang was surprised, but Qin Ming and Tang San were as well.
Tang San carefully recalled the information on celestial herbs recorded in the Tang Sect's ultimate martial art, the Mysterious Heaven Treasure Record, and combined it with his own knowledge of martial spirit theory, then said to Ning Fengzhi:
"I don't know if there are any immortal herbs that can solve the defects of a martial soul, but I do know that there are immortal herbs that can complement the effects of treasure-type martial souls."
It can't solve the flaws in a martial soul, but it only has a complementary effect on treasure-type martial souls? Ning Fengzhi was slightly disappointed, but something was better than nothing, and he quickly became excited again:
"Young friend Tang San, what is the name of this celestial herb? What does it look like? Could you tell me in detail?"
Tang San smiled and nodded, saying:
"sure."
"This rare medicinal herb is called the Qiluo Tulip."
"Its appearance is rather unique. The base of the plant has finely combed roots and leaves like a vine canopy, but at the top is a golden tulip. The flower is elegant and magnificent, exuding a rich tulip fragrance that is captivating."
"Of course, appearance is secondary. What's important is its efficacy. The Qiluo Tulip not only complements the effects of treasure-type martial souls, but also allows soul masters who consume it to absorb the essence of heaven and earth and the radiance of the sun and moon, thus improving their physique."
"As for whether it has the effect of removing defects in martial souls, I don't know. I'm afraid only those who have taken the Qiluo Tulip can know."
After listening to Tang San's introduction, Ning Fengzhi searched through his knowledge of medicinal herbs and found that none of them matched the Qiluo Tulip that Tang San had described.
So he asked again:
"Do you know where I can find the Kira Tulip?"
Seeing Ning Fengzhi's anxious expression, Tang San's expression became somewhat subtle. He had no idea where to find the Qiluo Tulip.
If they really knew, they wouldn't tell you. Wouldn't it be better to keep it for themselves and use it?
Even if you don't use it yourself, it's good to keep it as a collectible. How can I give you such a good thing for nothing?
Unless you have enough high-quality medicinal herbs, and considering the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's usefulness, you might get one, otherwise don't even think about it.
Ning Fengzhi was unaware of Tang San's true thoughts, assuming he felt the benefits he had offered were insufficient, and thus immediately made a promise:
"If you know where the Qiluo Tulip can be found, please be sure to tell me. You may ask for any conditions, and I am willing to pay any price."
Tang San was very interested after hearing this, but he didn't know where the Qiluo Tulip grew, or even whether it existed in the Douluo Continent. He could only shake his head and say:
"I'm sorry, Sect Leader Ning, I don't know where the Qiluo Tulip can be found."
"As a celestial medicinal herb, the Qiluo Tulip usually grows in certain forbidden lands or treasure basins, and only those with great fortune can encounter it. To this day, I have never heard of the Qiluo Tulip, so how could I have encountered it?"
"Perhaps there is one growing somewhere unknown on the mainland, but that's not the kind of plant I can find."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi sighed deeply.
"I see. That's a pity. I thought you knew the whereabouts of the Qiluo Tulip."
At this moment, Tang San suddenly changed the subject:
"However, there is one place where the rare and precious herb, the Qiluo Tulip, may exist."
Ning Fengzhi immediately looked up at him:
Where is it?
Tang San's eyes flickered, and he smiled slightly, saying meaningfully:
"Dugu Bo's herb garden."
Ning Fengzhi was taken aback at first, but then quickly realized that Tang San was digging a hole for him. His eagerness, which had been stirred up by the Qiluo Tulip, suddenly calmed down at this moment.
He looked at Tang San with a half-smile:
"Are you sure that the Poison Douluo's herb garden definitely contains a divine herb like the Qiluo Tulip?"
Tang San, thinking his little scheme hadn't been seen through, shook his head and, in a rather seductive tone, began to coax:
"Uncertain, but there's a high probability, isn't there?"
"There must be secrets in Poison Douluo Dugu Bo's herb garden. For example, the method to absorb spirit rings beyond the theoretical limits of spirit masters should exist there. Otherwise, how could his granddaughter Dugu Yan and Ye Lingling from the Nine Heart Begonia Ye family have successfully absorbed the fourth spirit ring of ten thousand years?"
"Leaving aside the matter of rare medicinal herbs, I'm sure Sect Leader Ning would be quite interested in a method for absorbing soul rings that surpasses the theoretical limits of soul masters."
Ning Fengzhi suddenly smiled.
He understood the meaning behind Tang San's words: Tang San was trying to drag the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School into the mess and have them investigate Poison Douluo's herb garden in Sunset Forest.
He wanted a method to absorb soul rings beyond the theoretical limits of soul masters, and he also wanted to obtain immortal herbs, but was it really a good idea to offend Poison Douluo for this?
The price to be paid will inevitably be enormous, perhaps even beyond what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can bear.
Ning Fengzhi was undecided for a moment.
Just then, Bone Douluo Gu Rong suddenly flashed back into the reception room.
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