As for Tang San and Xiao Wu, the latter simply followed the former.
Although Tang San had said he would go back and consider it, without directly rejecting the offer, Ning Fengzhi could see from his eyes that this young man was proud and ambitious. He likely never even considered joining the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect or any other faction.
Tang San and Xiao Wu showed no interest in this, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing couldn't be recruited, and Ma Hongjun was controlled by his evil fire, making his future uncertain. Damn it, this recruitment attempt had failed.
But even if he hadn't extended the olive branch, there was still Oscar, who was willing to contribute to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
As for the remaining members of Shrek? In Ning Fengzhi's eyes, Jiang Zhu and Huang Yuan were merely talents, not geniuses. They were dispensable.
Suddenly, Ning Fengzhi noticed that beside him, Chen Xin had been frowning, staring at Shrek's departing figures.
"Uncle Jian, is something wrong?"
Ning Fengzhi asked curiously.
Retracting his gaze, Chen Xin shook his head and said, "I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I feel that Xiao Wu's aura is somewhat strange. However, I can't pinpoint exactly what's odd about it."
Chen Xin had indeed sensed something unusual about Xiao Wu's aura. But since his spiritual perception was entirely driven by his soul power level, he couldn't detect it clearly.
Moreover, cases of transformed soul beasts were exceedingly rare. Without prior knowledge, Chen Xin never considered this possibility.
Besides, after a soul beast took human form, their martial soul matched their body. It was impossible for something as ordinary as a Soft Bone Rabbit to cultivate into a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast King, right?
Chen Xin: Impossible, absolutely impossible!
If even a Soft Bone Rabbit—such a common-blooded soul beast—could become a hundred-thousand-year Soul Beast King, then the Star Dou Forest would be filled with them.
"By the way, Fengzhi, Mu Xiyue from Blazing Academy has also reached Title Douluo with nine rings."
Skipping over the issue of Xiao Wu's aura, Chen Xin spoke to Ning Fengzhi with a serious expression.
"Oh? Another Title Douluo from Blazing Academy?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but show a surprised expression.
Chen Xin was a Level 96 Title Douluo, one of the strongest in the continent's soul master world. While he might not be able to precisely determine another Title Douluo's exact soul power level, unless the individual had some special means of concealing their aura, Chen Xin could definitely confirm if they had nine rings.
What kind of merit had Blazing Academy accumulated to produce two Title Douluo in recent years?
Tsk~ Looks like it's time to strengthen connections.
Ning Fengzhi thought to himself.
If the Upper Three Sects could form alliances, then why couldn't Heaven Dou's major powers do the same?
After all, it wasn't unheard of for Blazing Academy graduates to join the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
Half an hour later, in a private room of a teahouse.
"Young Master."
Pushing the door open, She Long and Ci Xue bowed to Qian Renxue, who was disguised as Xue Qinghe.
"There's something I need you to handle."
Taking a sip of tea, Qian Renxue nodded slightly before speaking.
"Please give your orders, Young Master!"
"Send someone to test Mu Yang of Blazing Academy. Six rings… no, send a seven-ring Soul Sage. But make sure not to harm him or cause any serious injuries."
Qian Renxue instructed.
Before today, she had no thoughts of testing Mu Yang's strength. After all, food-type soul masters relied entirely on their soul skills. As long as their soul power level was high enough, their food-type soul skills would be effective—that was enough. Expecting anything beyond that was unreasonable.
However, upon seeing that Mu Yun, a food-type soul master, had become the captain of the Blazing Team, Qian Renxue keenly sensed that something was off.
After all, the position of team captain in a tournament team wasn't something just anyone could take. The primary requirement was the ability to command respect.
With Huo Wushuang and Huo Wu, two Battle Soul Kings, on the team, allowing a food-type soul master like Mu Yang to take the position of captain must have a deeper meaning.
Moreover, this likely wasn't because of Mu Yang's outstanding tactical command. If it were just about tactics, then the captain should have been Huo Wu, a control-type soul master. At best, Mu Yang would only have been the vice-captain.
Because of this, Qian Renxue, who was already very curious about Mu Yang, decided to send someone to test him and see if this food-type soul master was truly what he seemed to be.
"Young Master, Mu Xiyue of Blazing Academy has likely reached Title Douluo with nine rings. If we send someone to test him, there's a high chance they won't return."
She Long hesitated as he spoke.
"Hmm? Title Douluo?"
Hearing this, Qian Renxue frowned.
Didn't Blazing Academy already produce a Title Douluo a few years ago? Now there's another one? Since when was breaking through to Title Douluo so easy?
Wait a minute—if Mu Xiyue managed to break through to Title Douluo, could it be that she also consumed one of the legendary immortal herbs?
If this speculation were true, then it would make sense. Only legendary immortal herbs could allow Mu Xiyue, who was just a seven-ring Soul Sage during the last Soul Master Tournament, to reach nine-ring Title Douluo in less than ten years.
After thinking for a moment, Qian Renxue said, "Alright, after tomorrow's match, I'll invite him to a private banquet as Xue Qinghe. After the banquet, lure him outside the city. We must test his full strength… No, don't use our people, and don't use those from the Heaven Dou Spirit Temple either. Hire professional assassins to do it."
"Then, have 'Overlord Flower' follow in secret and save him at the crucial moment."
"You can decide the exact timing of the operation. Once it's confirmed, I'll invite him to the banquet to avoid running into Mu Xiyue."
In an instant, Qian Renxue changed her original plan from a simple test to a self-directed "hero saving the beauty" scenario.
'Overlord Flower'—Martial Soul: Armored Savage Dragon. An eight-ring Assault-type Battle Soul Douluo, secretly nurtured by the Spirit Hall. Ten years ago, she infiltrated the Heaven Dou Empire and is now a member of the royal guest elders, also serving as one of the top guards of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
Qian Renxue: Little brother Mu Yang, look at how considerate your big brother Qinghe is! He even arranged for a powerful expert to protect you in secret and saved you at the moment of crisis. Aren't you deeply moved?
Mu Yang: Moved, my ass!
"Understood, Young Master!"
She Long immediately complied.
Though he wasn't the sharpest, he could still see that their Young Master was planning to use a favor to demand repayment.
Indeed, She Long was right—Qian Renxue was deliberately plotting to make Mu Yang owe her.
After all, Mu Yang and the others came from the Elemental Academy, making it difficult for Crown Prince Xue Qinghe's recruitment attempts to work. If nothing unexpected happened, it would be nearly impossible to bring Mu Yang and his teammates under her command.
However, with a "life-saving grace," things would be different.
Didn't Dugu Bo join the royal court as a guest elder only because he once owed Xue Xing for helping him out of a predicament?
Furthermore, Qian Renxue didn't use her own subordinates or those from the Heaven Dou Spirit Temple because she was the Young Master of Spirit Hall. Once her true identity was revealed in the future, this so-called "life-saving grace" would be completely invalidated.
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