"Brother husband, is it really true?"
Ning Rongrong held the jade box, looking at Su Yu with a face full of surprise.
"Yes, your brother wouldn't lie to you! There's no special way to consume this Immortal Herb, you can just eat it directly!"
"Okay!"
Ning Rongrong cradled the Fairy Qi Luo Tulip in her palms, its golden petals trembling gently at her fingertips, emitting a fresh, sweet fragrance.
She lifted her small face to look at Su Yu, and after receiving his confirmation, carefully brought the flower to her mouth.
The petals melted upon touching her tongue, without the astringent taste of ordinary flowers and plants, instead carrying a rich sweetness that slid down her throat into her stomach.
After just a moment, she suddenly let out a soft "ah," her small hand instinctively pressing against her lower abdomen.
It felt as if she was holding a warm stove, with a gentle warm current slowly rising.
This warm current wasn't as forceful as Soul Power, but more like a spring stream in early spring, gently flowing through her limbs and entire body.
Wherever it passed, her meridians seemed to be carefully smoothed out, and places that were originally somewhat blocked became clear and unobstructed.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda Martial Soul unconsciously manifested in her palm.
The flowing rainbow light of the pagoda was several times brighter than before, even causing a glistening luster to appear in her eyes.
"How do you feel? Are you uncomfortable?"
Su Yu crouched in front of her, asking softly, a trace of gentle Soul Power swirling around his fingertips, ready to guide her at any moment.
Ning Rongrong shook her head, her small face full of wonder as she felt the continuously spreading warmth inside her body:
"Not uncomfortable... it's warm, so comfortable..."
She could clearly feel that her Soul Power was like a seedling nourished by spring rain, quietly growing at a steady yet rapid pace.
The colorful glazed pagoda rotated gently in her palm, the halo at the pagoda's tip gradually condensing into a small golden light.
The original seven-story pagoda structure actually faintly revealed the outlines of the eighth and ninth stories within the halo.
After the warm current spread throughout her body, it gradually converged into Ning Rongrong's Dantian, merging with her Soul Power.
She took a deep breath, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her palm flickered gently before retracting into her body. Her small face glowed with a healthy blush, and her eyes appeared more lively than before.
"Brother husband, I feel... like I have endless energy!"
Ning Rongrong bounced a couple of times, saying with surprise, her voice full of excitement.
"Rongrong, this Fairy Qi Luo Tulip can promote the evolution of gem-type Martial Souls. See if your Martial Soul has undergone any changes?"
Ning Rongrong focused as instructed, a flash of light appearing in her palm as the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda hovered in mid-air.
In that instant, nine distinct halos bloomed from the pagoda's body.
Red, orange, yellow, green, cyan, blue, purple, gold, and white - as if the color palette of heaven and earth had been overturned - intertwined into a brilliant network of light within the hall.
"This is..."
Ning Fengzhi's voice trembled as he rushed to Ning Rongrong's side, abruptly crouching down.
He tightly grasped his daughter's small hand, his gaze fixed intently on the hovering glazed pagoda, his breathing becoming rapid.
The pagoda was as transparent as crystal - first story, second story, third story... He counted them one by one, his fingertips turning slightly pale from the force of his grip.
When he reached the seventh story, his Adam's apple bobbed, and his eyes already glistened with moisture;
When he reached the eighth story, he sharply inhaled, his voice carrying an uncontrollable tremble;
Until the ninth layer of the pagoda clearly manifested within the halo, exquisitely translucent and seamlessly integrated with the previous eight layers.
He could no longer restrain himself, pulling Ning Rongrong into his embrace, his voice choked with emotion:
"Nine layers... it's nine layers! Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School... finally has the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!"
Chen Xin stood nearby, his typically calm face showing an expression of disbelief. His hand, which had been stroking his beard, trembled slightly as he murmured:
"A thousand-year unfulfilled wish... actually realized through this girl..."
Though nearly breathless from her father's tight embrace, Ning Rongrong could still feel the overwhelming excitement.
Holding the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda in her palm, she looked up at Su Yu, her small face beaming with a brilliant smile, eyes sparkling:
"Brother Husband! Look! It's nine layers! My pagoda has become nine layers!"
Su Yu stepped forward and crouched down, gazing at the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda shimmering within the halo. A warm smile touched his eyes as he ruffled her hair:
"Our Rongrong is the most amazing."
Ning Fengzhi gradually composed himself and led Su Yu and Ning Rongrong to sit down nearby.
As he sat, Ning Fengzhi's fingertips still trembled slightly. Looking at Su Yu, his eyes revealed unconcealable excitement and gratitude as he spoke sincerely:
"Xiao Yu, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has been limited by its Martial Soul nature. For a thousand years, generations of geniuses have failed to break through the seven-layer constraint, which almost became our Sect's obsession."
"Now that Rongrong can advance to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is entirely thanks to your Fairy Qi Luo Tulip. This kindness, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will never forget."
He paused, glancing at Ning Rongrong who was playing with her Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, then turned back to Su Yu:
"Your feelings for Rongrong, I've seen them all along. The value of this Immortal Herb far exceeds ordinary treasures. Any words of thanks seem inadequate."
"Henceforth, whatever you need, as long as our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School can provide it, we will never refuse."
Hearing her father's words, Ning Rongrong quickly moved closer, tugging at Su Yu's sleeve:
"Father is right! Brother Husband has helped us so much. From now on, Rongrong will help Brother Husband too!"
Seeing the sincere expressions on both father and daughter, Su Yu smiled:
"Uncle Ning, you exaggerate. Rongrong is my fiancée. Being good to her requires no repayment."
"Moreover, her breakthrough of the Martial Soul constraint is also due to her own outstanding talent. The Immortal Herb merely gave her a push."
"Even so, we will remember this favor," Ning Fengzhi said solemnly.
"Xiao Yu, if you don't mind, feel free to visit our Sect often in the future. Consider this your home. This child Rongrong has been spoiled by us, so please take good care of her going forward."
Su Yu glanced at Ning Rongrong's expectant eyes and nodded in agreement:
"Naturally."
Ning Fengzhi gently pinched the corner of his robe and looked at Su Yu:
"Xiao Yu, this Fairy Qi Luo Tulip is a precious Immortal Herb. I wonder if there are any more? If so, I'm willing to exchange anything for one!"
Ning Fengzhi's gaze carried a hint of earnest hope, his fingers unconsciously fiddling with his robe.
Seeing his hopeful expression, Su Yu pondered for a moment before shaking his head, speaking honestly:
"Uncle Ning, to be frank, the Fairy Qi Luo Tulip is extremely rare. I only obtained one by sheer coincidence!"
"This particular Fairy Qi Luo Tulip was specifically prepared for Rongrong. I'm afraid there's unlikely to be a second one in this world."
He paused, noticing the flash of disappointment in Ning Fengzhi's eyes, and added:
"Yet you need not feel regret. Rongrong's Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda has already taken form—this itself is a tremendous blessing. Moreover, all things grow according to their natural course; forcing outcomes may not bring fortune."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fengzhi let out a soft sigh, then smiled in acceptance:
"You're right. I was being greedy. That Rongrong's Martial Soul could evolve into the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda is already a blessing from our ancestors. I should be content."
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