Chapter 48: Probing by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School
The next morning.
The Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena was significantly more crowded than usual, bustling with activity.
Even though Su Mo and his companion had only participated in one singles match yesterday, after half a day of fermentation, the names "Asura" and "Spider Empress" had become deafening, spreading throughout the various factions in Heaven Dou City.
Among the swarming crowds, most were scouts from various major factions within or near Heaven Dou City.
Their goal was singular: to gather intelligence on the two "Asura" and "Spider Empress," and perhaps even find an opportunity to recruit them.
Before long, Su Mo and Bibi Dong, under the cover of Golden Crocodile Douluo, appeared quietly on a street not far from the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena.
Golden Crocodile Douluo then retracted his aura, hiding in the shadows to protect them secretly.
When the two of them walked into the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena, they immediately attracted countless gazes.
Su Mo didn't care at all, pulling Bibi Dong straight to the registration desk to register for a 2v2 team Martial Soul fight.
This time, their Martial Soul fighting arena was arranged at the No. 2 sub-arena.
As soon as the news spread, the spectator stands of the No. 2 arena were instantly packed, with people even crowding the aisles and guardrails.
Su Mo and his companion's opponents were not strong; they were a male and female duo.
One was a level 53 control system battle Spirit King, and the other was a level 52 attack system battle Spirit King.
The ending had no suspense.
Su Mo still did not release his Martial Soul, relying only on his Soul Power to form a sword and his External Soul Bone, combined with the poison of Bibi Dong's Death Spider Emperor, to easily win the match.
The cheers on the field rose one after another.
...
In a VIP box of the Great Spirit Arena.
"Chen Xin, what do you think of them?"
Ning Mingyuan sat on the soft sofa, looking through the one-way glass, taking in the scene below.
His gaze remained fixed on the two young figures on the field.
Chen Xin stood behind the sofa, dressed in white as snow, with his hands behind his back, and said indifferently:
"Asura has already reached the realm of Sword Intent, and is at its peak. He might only need a trigger to step into the realm of Sword Domain. This child's talent in the way of the sword is indeed good."
"Oh?" A flash of surprise appeared in Ning Mingyuan's eyes. "Even you gave such an evaluation; it seems this child is indeed extraordinary."
Ning Mingyuan stood up and tidied his robes. "Let's go, let's go meet them."
The two left the box.
...
Just as Su Mo and Bibi Dong walked out of the passage, they saw a few people walking towards them.
Walking in the front was an elderly man with a refined temperament, a kind face, and a gentle smile at the corners of his mouth.
Behind him followed a cold-faced man in white, with a tall figure and steady steps.
Just at this moment, Golden Crocodile Douluo's mental force transmission sounded in Su Mo's mind:
"Xiao Mo, they are from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. The old man in the lead is the Sect Master, Ning Mingyuan, and the white-clad middle-aged man behind him is their guardian Douluo, the level 93 Sword Douluo, Chen Xin."
Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? Su Mo's heart stirred slightly.
He knew nothing about Ning Mingyuan, but he was very familiar with the future Sect Master, Ning Fengzhi. A stirrer who had no real strength but always liked to jump around among various forces and stir up trouble.
Su Mo had no intention of avoiding them either; he stopped and watched quietly as the other party approached.
Ning Mingyuan stopped three meters in front of the two, his gaze sweeping over Su Mo and Bibi Dong, a trademark gentle smile on his face.
"Young Brother Asura, Miss Spider Empress, greetings. I am Ning Mingyuan, Sect Master of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. Yesterday, I accidentally heard that two astonishing geniuses had come to the Heaven Dou Great Spirit Arena. I was very curious, so I thought I would come to get to know you. Seeing your demeanor today, I truly admire you. May I ask if the two of you could move to a place to chat?"
Ning Mingyuan bowed slightly, his posture very low, his tone gentle and sincere, not at all like the helmsman of the most prosperous Sect on the continent, but more like a kind neighborly elder.
Chen Xin stood quietly behind Ning Mingyuan, saying nothing, his gaze occasionally falling on Su Mo's mask with a hint of scrutiny.
Su Mo said indifferently: "Let's go."
The smile on Ning Mingyuan's face deepened a bit, and he turned to the side, gesturing with a hand: "Please, both of you."
The group walked through the corridor and returned to the VIP box.
"Please sit, both of you." School Master Ning greeted.
Su Mo didn't stand on ceremony, pulling Bibi Dong to sit on the sofa.
Bibi Dong leaned against his side, seemingly not caring much about all this.
At this time, School Master Ning picked up the teapot and personally poured a cup of tea for Su Mo and Bibi Dong each.
"This is tea picked this year, please try it." School Master Ning gestured, then asked as if inadvertently, "I wonder where you two are from?"
Su Mo picked up the teacup and took a sip, then said indifferently: "From the countryside, not worth mentioning."
School Master Ning didn't press, continuing with a smile: "Then I wonder who taught you, young friend Asura? To have such attainments in sword technique, your master must be no ordinary person."
"I realized it myself." Su Mo replied casually.
School Master Ning laughed: "Young friend is truly a genius; to reach the peak of Sword Intent without a teacher, I admire you."
Su Mo said bluntly: "School Master Ning, if you have something to say, feel free to say it directly."
School Master Ning was slightly startled, then laughed: "Young Brother Asura is straightforward. In that case, I won't beat around the bush."
His gaze shifted to Bibi Dong, and he said with a smile:
"The Soul Ring configuration of Miss Spider Empress is truly unheard of. I have lived for more than half my life, and this is the first time I have seen it."
"I wonder how Miss Spider Empress achieved this? If you are willing to tell me, my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will definitely offer something that satisfies you in exchange."
Bibi Dong said indifferently: "Sorry, School Master Ning, I cannot disclose that."
School Master Ning was not annoyed, laughing: "Alright, it was my rudeness. Such secret techniques are indeed not easily shown to others."
He changed the topic and asked again: "Then I wonder if you two have joined any forces?"
"No." Su Mo replied.
School Master Ning's tone became sincere: "In that case, would you be willing to join my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School? If you are willing to come, I will definitely cultivate you with the full strength of the entire Sect."
Su Mo said indifferently: "Thank you for your kindness, School Master Ning, but we currently have no plans to join any forces."
"Alright. If you change your mind in the future, the doors of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School will always be open for you."
Su Mo nodded slightly: "Thank you, School Master Ning. If there is nothing else, we will leave now."
School Master Ning laughed and stood up to see them off.
He personally sent Su Mo and the other out to the door of the VIP box and watched their figures disappear at the end of the corridor.
Once the two backs were completely gone, the smile on School Master Ning's face suddenly faded.
"What does the Sect Master think?" Chen Xin asked indifferently.
"That brat didn't say a single truthful word." School Master Ning snorted coldly. "Coming from the countryside, realized the sword technique himself—who is he trying to fool? And think about it, they revealed such a big secret yesterday, yet today they still dare to appear so blatantly, not caring about the eyes and ears of various forces. Either they are newborn calves not afraid of tigers, or they have something to rely on behind them, not taking these people seriously at all. In my opinion, the latter is more likely."
Chen Xin nodded slightly, deeply agreeing.
If ordinary Soul Masters had exposed such a shocking secret in public, they would definitely choose to avoid the limelight. But these two, on the contrary, came back swaggeringly the next day and even fought a second match. This calmness and confidence were definitely not something ordinary people could have.
"What does the Sect Master plan to do?" Chen Xin asked.
"Keep an eye on them first, and figure out their background." School Master Ning pondered for a moment. "Chen Xin, when they leave, you follow them personally."
Chen Xin frowned slightly: "But I still need to protect your safety, Sect Master..."
"In this Heaven Dou City, no one dares to attack me blatantly." School Master Ning waved his hand. "Don't worry, go ahead. The origins of these two people must be found out."
"Alright." Chen Xin nodded and said no more.
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