Seeing Dugu Bo's furious expression, Yunxiao couldn't help but think to himself.
"Heh, the Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family and Ye Lingling!"
"And Ning Fengzhi from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School?"
"These two families would actually completely tear apart their relationship?"
"How interesting, truly fascinating."
Originally, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wouldn't have reacted too strongly to the existence of the Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family.
After all, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit directly enhanced combat power.
While the Nine Heart Begonia Spirit was an extremely rare healing type.
Both were Soul Master families specializing in support.
Both suffered from severe Martial Soul defects.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School not only operated merchant guilds but also had deep cooperation with the Heaven Dou Empire.
The Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family ran medical clinics and served as the imperial physicians of the Heaven Dou Empire.
It could be said there was no absolute conflict of interest between them.
In fact, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would have preferred the Ye Family to continue existing.
After all, to resolve the defects of their Nine Heart Begonia Spirit,
the Ye Family had invested generations of effort, just like the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
As the saying goes, more hands make lighter work.
If the Ye Family could discover a solution
and successfully eliminate the defects of their Nine Heart Begonia Spirit,
then the Ye Family, without any Titled Douluo,
would be easily controlled by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Clearly, their initial choice had been correct.
Not only had Ye Lingling's Nine Heart Begonia Spirit evolved,
but its defects had also been resolved.
Even more critically, the evolved "new" Nine Heart Begonia Spirit
not only enhanced its original healing capabilities but also gained the ability to amplify a Soul Master's combat power.
This discovery made Ning Fengzhi completely unable to sit still.
Setting aside the two Titled Douluo, Chen Xin and Gu Rong,
the amplifying ability of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirit
was one of the cornerstones of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School
and a key reason they ranked among the Upper Three Sects.
But now,
after Ye Lingling's Martial Soul evolved, it also possessed the ability to amplify combat power.
Healing and full attribute amplification—these were the abilities of Ye Lingling's evolved Martial Soul.
A Martial Soul that combined all the advantages of both the Nine Heart Begonia and Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Spirits.
How could Ning Fengzhi remain calm in this situation?
"Heh, Old Poison, if I'm not mistaken,
if not for the desire to obtain the method of Martial Soul evolution,
Ning Fengzhi would probably have made Ye Lingling disappear completely from the Douluo Continent.
Who knows? The entire Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family might have followed her fate.
In a way, Ye Lingling has already become a threat to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
After all, as long as Ye Lingling lives,
the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's title as the number one support-type sect in the world
would be completely unsustainable."
No need to say more—it's clear.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is Ning Fengzhi's lifeline.
As for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, its reputation as the number one support-type sect in the world was entirely due to Ning Fengzhi's influence.
Now, the Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family, which lacked a Titled Douluo, and Ye Lingling, this little girl—both were about to slap Ning Fengzhi in the face.
No wonder Ning Fengzhi reacted so strongly.
At this moment, after hearing Yunxiao's words, Dugu Bo's expression also turned extremely grim.
Because Yunxiao's analysis was spot-on.
Once Ning Fengzhi obtained the secret of Martial Soul evolution, he would indeed ensure Ye Lingling vanished completely from the Douluo Continent.
Even if Dugu Bo intervened, he could only guarantee the survival of the Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family.
As for Ye Lingling, this little girl—he couldn't protect her.
Unless Ye Lingling married into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
Only by becoming one of their own would Ning Fengzhi spare her.
Because only then could the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School maintain its so-called reputation as the number one support-type sect in the world.
"Ah, Your Excellency Yunxiao, is there really no other way?"
"No matter which choice is made, neither is acceptable for the Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family."
How could Dugu Bo explain to the deceased Ye Renxin if he stood by and watched the Ye Family be destroyed?
As for forcing Ye Lingling to marry into the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to save her life—sacrificing her lifelong happiness—even her parents would struggle to make such a painful decision.
Seeing Dugu Bo's helplessness, Yunxiao took a sip of tea before leisurely speaking.
"Heh, Old Poison, there's no need for you to be so troubled."
"The matter concerning the Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family is actually quite simple."
"Your Excellency Yunxiao, do you have a solution?"
Hearing Yunxiao's confident tone, Dugu Bo's eyes lit up.
After all, when Ye Renxin passed away, he had promised him that as long as Dugu Bo lived, the legacy of the Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family would never be extinguished.
Noticing Dugu Bo's eagerness, Yunxiao slowly continued.
"Old Poison, it's no exaggeration to say that all misfortunes stem from insufficient strength."
"If the Nine Hearted Begonia Ye Family possessed enough power, would Ning Fengzhi dare to bring Gu Rong to their doorstep and demand the secret of Martial Soul evolution?"
"Similarly, if you had enough strength, would you have feared the Sword Douluo, Chen Xin, back then?"
"Without needing anyone to answer, I can say with certainty—Ning Fengzhi wouldn't dare. He wouldn't have the guts."
It wasn't that Yunxiao looked down on Ning Fengzhi or the entire Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.
With his current strength as a Peak Douluo and his soul ring configuration of three black and six red, would Ning Fengzhi and his sect even dare to provoke him?
Hearing Yunxiao's reminder, Dugu Bo fell into deep thought.
"Hmm, Your Excellency Yunxiao, I understand your meaning."
"But the question now is—which powerful figure or faction should I seek to resolve this matter?"
Yunxiao's point was simple: when dealing with a bully like Ning Fengzhi, the only solution was to strike back with even greater force.
But to make Ning Fengzhi back down out of fear...
Aside from Dugu Bo himself, they needed to find at least one more Peak Douluo.
Seeing Dugu Bo deep in thought, Yunxiao gently tapped the tea table.
Then, Yunxiao leisurely spoke up.
"Old Poison, this problem isn't difficult to solve."
"Finding a Peak Douluo—isn't that easy?"
"I, Yunxiao, am a Peak Douluo."