"Unveiling the Secrets: The Sect Master's Dilemma"
After some joking around, Xue Ke opened the fourth red treasure chest. Inside, she found a blood-red ginseng, a valuable medicinal ingredient. Xue Ke was delighted that the four red treasure chests she opened contained something, and it seemed like she had received a more significant reward than Xue Qinghe.
However, Xue Qinghe's single golden soul power elixir was enough to compensate for everything; it was a truly priceless treasure. The two siblings contributed their money and soon left Ye Xuan's store. Ye Xuan bid them farewell at the door with a smile on his face. As he watched the siblings walk away, Ye Xuan furrowed his brow slightly. Could it be that Xue Ke is an exceptionally lucky person?
According to the original story, although Xue Beng eventually became the emperor, his qualities weren't very impressive. His ability to admire the protagonist was due to the many benefits that Tang San provided, such as the Vast Sky Sea God Stone. In the Vast Sky Sea God Stone, there were traces of Poseidon's inheritance, a valuable gift that Tang San couldn't refuse to learn from Xue Beng. However, it appears that Xue Ke is exceptionally lucky at the moment. If she ever ascends to the throne, who knows how the situation might change? Could she be an alternative version of Wu Zetian?
Now that she has a new exchange point, it's time to explore her soul ring. Ye Xuan's small store is located in a remote place, and the items she sells are quite expensive. Even those who dare to look are frightened by the high prices. While Ye Xuan played with her soul ring, no one else came to disturb him.
Additionally, just as Ye Xuan was unsure about which spirit beast to choose for him first spirit ring, Ning Fengzhi had already completed his retreat in the hall. Bone Douluo and Sword Douluo, who were waiting outside, saw Ning Fengzhi come out and quickly greeted him. "Sect Master, how are you feeling?" Sword Douluo asked promptly. Ning Fengzhi laughed, not responding, and revealed his martial spirit.
In front of them, layers of pagodas appeared. "One, two, three, seven, eight, nine floors. Sect Master, your martial spirit has advanced, and it is now the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda," said Bone Douluo, surprised. Ning Fengzhi laughed heartily, and his long-awaited wish had finally come true. From now on, his sect would change its name from the Seven Treasure Glazed Sect to the Nine Treasure Glazed Sect.
"I'm not sure which is more potent, the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda or the Clear Sky Hammer. I'm not sure if our Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Sect has the strength to compete for the top spot," Ning Fengzhi expressed enthusiastically. The Glazed Qibao Sect has always been in the shadow of the Haotian Sect and has held the second position for many years. Now, they finally have the opportunity to compete for the top spot.
The Glazed Seven Treasures Pagoda could only hold seven soul rings, limiting soul masters with the Glazed Seven Treasures Pagoda's martial spirit to a maximum level of 79. Now, Ning Fengzhi can finally ascend to the rank of Titled Douluo. "Congratulations! The auxiliary capability of the Seven Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda is now the best in the world. It has transformed into the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda. Its auxiliary abilities are probably unparalleled," said Sword Douluo with a smile.
"At this moment, the most important thing for the Sect Master is to obtain a soul ring to enhance his cultivation," explained Bone Douluo. As he extended his hand, two soul power capsules appeared in Ning Fengzhi's hands. These were the same soul power capsules obtained from the golden treasure chest.
"It's unfortunate that these two soul power capsules are no longer useful to me. According to the store owner, these soul power capsules are only effective for soul masters below level 80," Ning Fengzhi said with a touch of sadness.
"It might be best to find a soul master at level seventy-six. Taking one of these would be enough to reach level eighty, don't you think?" suggested Sword Douluo.
At that moment, they had full confidence in what Ye Xuan had said. However, soon a trace of concern crossed Ning Fengzhi's face.
"Sect Master, what's wrong?" asked Bone Douluo. Looking at Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo, they were two people who could be fully trusted, as they were revered figures in the Glazed Tile Sect of the Seven Treasures.
However, this matter was so significant that he couldn't conceive how to address it immediately. But then, he straightforwardly explained the matter.
"What? Xue Qinghe is Qian Renxue, the young master of the Spirit Hall? How is that possible? It must be a mistake. It simply can't be true," Bone Douluo said incredulously.
It's worth noting that the Glazed Qibao Sect supports the Tiandou Empire, and there are disputes between the Spirit Hall and the Tiandou Empire. Now, within the Tiandou Empire itself, they support Prince Xue Qinghe. If Xue Qinghe were indeed the young master of the Spirit Hall, it would be a devastating blow to the entire Glazed Qibao Sect, enough to endanger the sect's survival.
"Sect Master, did the owner of the dark shop tell you this news?" asked Sword Douluo.
Ning Fengzhi shook his head and said, "You've forgotten the note I picked up, and that's what was written in it. Now I realize that the most crucial thing for me might not be the improvement of my martial spirit but this news. If Xue Qinghe is indeed the young master of the Spirit Hall, it would be truly devastating for our Glazed Qibao Sect."
"The fact that there is a two-hundred-thousand-year-old ring, and the upgrade to the Nine Treasures Glazed Tile Pagoda is also true, and the two soul power capsules should also be real. There's no reason for this news to be false," pointed out Sword Douluo.
"But..." began Bone Douluo but couldn't find arguments to refute it, as the news was too shocking.
"Now that you mention it, the killer of the second and third princes has not been found yet. The fourth prince is stubborn, and the youngest is still a princess. Xue Qinghe could have been responsible for the deaths of these two princes. The biggest benefit would be that there would be no threat to his position as the prince. If Xue Qinghe is the killer, then everything would fit," pondered Ning Fengzhi.
Sword Douluo nodded and remarked, "Xue Qinghe is kind, humble, and polite. He's easy to get along with, but we would have never imagined he could have such a shrewd mind. It's quite terrifying. If this news spreads, it will undoubtedly cause a commotion. There will be a great uproar."
"It shouldn't be an issue. The members of the royal family are not foolish, and Xue Qinghe's martial spirit wouldn't lie to others. How did he manage to hide it from his own family? Furthermore, why does the name Qian Renxue sound so pleasing? It sounds like a female name. Could it be that Xue Qinghe is actually a woman?" expressed Bone Douluo with some doubts.
Despite all the questions arising, Ning Fengzhi still couldn't grasp the most important aspect. However, regardless of what happens, the top priority now is to confirm Xue Qinghe's true identity. We can't allow a member of the Spirit Hall to become the crown prince of the Tiandou Empire. In that case, not only will the Glazed Tile Sect of the Seven Treasures be affected, but the Tiandou Empire and the Fallen Star Empire will fall under the influence of the Spirit Hall.