Originally, Ning Fengzhi, Sword Douluo, and Ning Rongrong looked like they were reuniting after a long separation, and Yang Xiong quietly acted as a transparent presence.
Ning Fengzhi suddenly looked at Yang Xiong: "Little Xiong, what do you think of these Hidden Weapons? Also, what do you think of your classmates?"
Yang Xiong thought for a moment before speaking: "These Hidden Weapons are very powerful and very useful for Support System Soul Masters. It can be said that they are very suitable for our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"The students from Shrek are all very talented, but they basically all have backgrounds. They can become friends of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, but they are not worth spending a lot of effort to win over. Only Ma Hongjun and Oscar are from commoner backgrounds, and perhaps they can join our Sect."
Ning Fengzhi smiled: "I also checked the information on your Shrek students. They are indeed all very good. However, aren't there two among them named Tang San and Xiao Wu? Are these two not worth winning over?"
Yang Xiong's expression also became serious: "Sect Leader, are the people from the Clear Sky Sect worth winning over? Is it possible to win them over?"
The three were immediately startled, completely not understanding the meaning of Yang Xiong's words.
Ning Rongrong was a little puzzled: "Little Xiongzi, do they have any connection with the Clear Sky Sect?"
Ning Fengzhi's expression also became serious: "Little Xiong, tell me in detail. Could it be that you have other discoveries?"
Yang Xiong looked at Ning Rongrong: "Rong Rong, do you still remember when we took the entrance exam? At that time, Tang San fought Zhao Wuji alone. Besides various strange Hidden Weapons, he also had a small black hammer in his hand. That should be the legendary Clear Sky Hammer."
Ning Rongrong quickly said: "If Tang San's Martial Soul is the Clear Sky Hammer, then what's going on with his current Martial Soul, the Blue Silver Grass?"
Yang Xiong said: "Twin Martial Souls. Tang San should have Twin Martial Souls. His second Martial Soul should be the Clear Sky Hammer."
Ning Fengzhi's expression was serious: "Little Xiong, are you saying that the Clear Sky Sect has secretly come out? Why haven't we received any information?"
Yang Xiong shook his head: "It has nothing to do with the Clear Sky Sect. When we were in the Star Dou Great Forest, I asked Teacher Lin Gong to rescue Xiao Wu. Teacher Lin Gong was intimidated by a Titled Douluo's aura at the last moment. It should be a Titled Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect, and there is only one Titled Douluo from the Clear Sky Sect who is truly active outside."
Ning Fengzhi thought carefully. His originally gentle and calm eyes emitted a hint of sharp light: "Haotian Douluo Tang Hao!"
Yang Xiong nodded: "Rong Rong, do you still remember that Tang San once said his father was an ordinary blacksmith, and his name was also Tang Hao?"
Ning Rongrong thought carefully: "Tang San did say it once, but I didn't pay attention."
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo exchanged glances: "Uncle Sword, it's related to the Clear Sky Sect. Perhaps things are not that simple, but we still need to see Tang San's attitude. Perhaps he himself doesn't know his relationship with the Clear Sky Sect."
"Little Xiong, keep the matter of Tang San being a disciple of the Clear Sky Sect a secret for now. Just pretend you don't know, and I will handle it personally later."
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The four quickly arrived at the Education Committee Building. Besides the original three committee members and the teachers and students of Shrek Academy, a very refined young man was sitting in the center.
This person looked relatively thin and weak, but his every move seemed very refined and noble, and he appeared exceptionally approachable. He should be the Crown Prince Xue Qinghe that Ning Fengzhi mentioned.
Speaking of which, Ning Fengzhi and Xue Qinghe were very similar in how they conducted themselves. Both looked very refined, and even their conversations were full of hidden meaning. They were indeed worthy of being master and disciple.
After some communication, it was clear that both Xue Qinghe and Ning Fengzhi were very satisfied with the Shrek teachers and students, showing expressions of wanting to win them over.
After everyone else left, only Xue Qinghe, Ning Rongrong, and Yang Xiong remained in the Education Committee Building. Tang San was invited separately by Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo, clearly to discuss the Hidden Weapon transaction.
Ning Rongrong seemed very familiar with Xue Qinghe. One called him "Qinghe" brother, and the other called her "Rong Rong" sister, which was a bit like real siblings. Yang Xiong, on the other hand, felt a bit like a third wheel.
Xue Qinghe glanced at Yang Xiong: "Student Yang Xiong, Rong Rong and I have known each other since we were young. She is my teacher's daughter, and I have always treated Rong Rong as my younger sister."
Yang Xiong bowed slightly: "Greetings, Your Highness the Crown Prince. You and Rong Rong have such a good relationship. Rong Rong has always wished for a brother."
Xue Qinghe smiled and nodded: "Rong Rong is very cute, and both my master and I dote on her."
Ning Rongrong quickly said: "Brother Qinghe, Little Xiongzi, don't be so formal. Our two families have a very good relationship."
Xue Qinghe looked at Ning Rongrong and Yang Xiong, who were acting very intimately, and his expression was completely that of an older brother doting on his younger sister.
"Rong Rong is our little princess. Since the two of you are together, I hope you will spoil Rong Rong just as much."
Yang Xiong was speechless at Xue Qinghe's expression. This person was too good at acting. No wonder even someone as shrewd as Ning Fengzhi was completely fooled by him. Yang Xiong especially scrutinized Xue Qinghe's face, trying to see if there was any connection to being female.
Xue Qinghe seemed to sense Yang Xiong's strange gaze and couldn't help but speak, "Student Yang Xiong, we are all family now. You can speak freely if you have something to say."
From Yang Xiong's perspective, it was clear that Xue Qinghe had intentions of winning over both Ning Rongrong and himself. Otherwise, a busy Crown Prince like him wouldn't say such things.
Yang Xiong thought for a moment before speaking, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, I have long heard of you. Your Highness is diligent in governing and loves the people, and you have a good reputation among the common folk. However, I always feel that some things are a bit strange."
Xue Qinghe asked doubtfully, "Is there something wrong with my actions?"
Yang Xiong casually took a sip of tea. "Your Highness the Crown Prince is indeed excellent in all aspects, even admirable. However, I heard that Your Highness is no longer young and it should be time to find a Crown Princess. Unfortunately, there seem to be no such rumors, and Your Highness has not had any scandals with any woman."
"I think even if Your Highness is busy with official duties and cultivation, the continuation of the Empire is the most important thing. His Majesty the Emperor Xue Ye is probably worried about Your Highness."
A hint of awkwardness appeared on Xue Qinghe's face. "I am indeed too busy, perhaps I have overlooked something."
Yang Xiong smiled, "Your Highness the Crown Prince, please don't take offense. Our two families are close, and Rong Rong treats you as an older brother, which is why I say this. Speaking of which, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect also has many excellent female disciples. Their appearance and cultivation are both very good. Perhaps they could be a good match for Your Highness the Crown Prince. It would be a beautiful story for both families."
Xue Qinghe seemed to avoid the topic. "Student Yang Xiong, you are joking. I do have too many things to do. Perhaps my father will bestow a marriage upon me."
The three of them were sitting together. At this moment, Yang Xiong directly held Xue Qinghe's hands, which were about to pick up the teacup, appearing exceptionally enthusiastic.
"Your Highness the Crown Prince, your marriage concerns the continuation of the Heaven Dou Empire's royal family. This matter absolutely cannot be taken lightly. Although I haven't been at Heaven Dou Royal Academy for long, I have heard that Prince Xue Beng is very fond of making friends and has never been without a girlfriend. Your Highness, you should also learn from your younger brother in this regard."
Xue Qinghe subtly withdrew his hands. "Student Yang Xiong, you are making fun of me. Xue Beng has always been a profligate. He offended you in the past, and I apologize on his behalf."
Yang Xiong had no intention of letting go of this fake Crown Prince. "Your Highness the Crown Prince, we hit it off at first sight. If Your Highness truly has some hidden illness, you can tell me directly. I have some research in pharmacology and can definitely help you recover."
Ning Rongrong quickly interjected, "Brother Qinghe, Little Xiongzi likes to read and knows a lot. If you have any problems, you must tell him. Should I introduce you to some female disciples from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Xue Qinghe smiled awkwardly. "I don't want to think about such things too much right now. The Empire is indeed quite busy, and I have too many official duties."
"Oh, right, I suddenly remembered that I have an important official matter that I haven't dealt with yet. I will take my leave first. Please trouble Sister Rong Rong to inform the teacher for me."
Seeing Xue Qinghe leave in a hurry, Ning Rongrong was a little disappointed. "Brother Qinghe is too busy. It's rare for us to get together."
Yang Xiong still had a smile on his face. "Rong Rong, you seem to like this Crown Prince Xue Qinghe quite a bit, but this person is a bit too calculating."
A hint of dissatisfaction appeared on Ning Rongrong's face. "Don't say that about Brother Qinghe. The Emperor Xue Ye has entrusted him with many things to handle. He is much busier than us."
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On the other hand, Tang San, at Ning Fengzhi's invitation, came to a separate room together.
After communication between the two parties, the transaction of Hidden Weapons was basically confirmed. This meant that Tang San would provide the blueprints, Ning Fengzhi would arrange for personnel to forge the various Hidden Weapon components, and finally, all the components would be handed over to Tang San for assembly.
It could be said that Tang San purely provided the technology, while the raw materials and manufacturing process were entirely borne by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. This saved him the time spent on forging and also allowed him to obtain extremely high profits, feeling a bit like getting something for nothing.
Ning Fengzhi was extremely generous, directly purchasing five hundred sets at a price of ten thousand gold coins per set, and paying five million gold soul coins at once. For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which was rich enough to rival the world, this amount of money was nothing.
However, after the transaction was completed, Tang San himself seemed to have something he wanted to say but hesitated.
Ning Fengzhi also appeared exceptionally amiable. "Student Tang San, feel free to speak your mind. My Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has some standing in the soul world. If you have any other difficult matters to deal with, you can also tell me."
Only then did Tang San speak, "Sect Leader Ning, regarding our transaction, could I request to include a Self-Created Soul Skill from your Sect? I can forgo the five million gold soul coins this time."
Ning Fengzhi smiled and said, "It's only right to pay for a normal transaction. If it were just our Sect's ordinary Self-Created Soul Skills, I could provide them to you directly as a bonus to our transaction. This also represents the sincerity of our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in this transaction."
Tang San thought for a moment before speaking, "Sect Leader Ning, I once saw Yang Xiong use a move called Rasengan. I wonder if this Self-Created Soul Skill can be granted to me?"
Ning Fengzhi's expression changed slightly upon hearing this. "Tang San, I'm afraid that's a bit difficult. This Rasengan was uniquely created by Yang Xiong, and I promised him that this move would absolutely not be taught to outsiders. I'm afraid I can't pass it on to you."
"Of course, if you have other Self-Created Soul Skills you want, we can consider it."
Over the past few months, Tang San had fought Yang Xiong many times, and he greatly admired the power of the Rasengan.
Unfortunately, no matter how much he or Yu Xiaogang analyzed it, they couldn't figure it out. Tang San even secretly practiced it himself, but without any success. It was only during this transaction that he thought of whether the Rasengan could be included, even willing to give up five million Gold Soul Coins.
Tang San said, "Sect Leader Ning, wasn't this Rasengan developed by Yang Xiong under the guidance of his master, Bone Douluo? Shouldn't it be in the hands of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect?"
Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo exchanged glances, a hint of confusion in their eyes. When did Bone Douluo ever guide Yang Xiong? When did he become Yang Xiong's master?
However, Ning Fengzhi remained composed. "Tang San, you should know that Titled Douluo all have their own secrets. Regarding Bone Douluo, it's not appropriate for me to interfere too much. If you feel the value of each set of Hidden Weapons is not enough, I can increase the price."
Tang San looked a bit dejected. "Thank you, Sect Leader Ning. The price of the Hidden Weapons is very reasonable, and I am very satisfied with this transaction."
After Tang San left the room, Sword Douluo, who had been looking calm and collected, suddenly had sharp eyes.
"Fengzhi, this Tang San is too shrewd. These Hidden Weapons are made with materials and casting provided by us, and he only assembles them. Each set actually costs ten thousand Gold Soul Coins. The price is really a bit too high."
"Furthermore, this guy is quite bold, actually coveting our Self-Created Soul Skills. Just as Yang Xiong said, he's indeed not worth trying to win over."
Ning Fengzhi smiled. "It's just five million Gold Soul Coins, which is nothing to us. However, I'm a bit curious about him coveting this Self-Created Soul Skill. Given Yang Xiong's personality, since he knows Tang San's intentions, he should have held back."
"Also, why did Tang San say that Yang Xiong developed the Rasengan under Uncle Bone's guidance, and why did he say Yang Xiong is Uncle Bone's disciple?"
Compared to the original work where Tang San provided Ning Rongrong with the Beautiful Silk Tulip, causing Ning Rongrong's Martial Soul to evolve, now they are just ordinary classmates and don't have such a deep friendship. Ning Fengzhi's attitude is naturally different.
After all, Self-Created Soul Skills are of great importance, especially the Rasengan which is crucial to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. This cannot be given away with just a casual remark. At least, Tang San doesn't have that kind of weight.
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