On the tree-lined path back to the dormitory, Lu Cheng sighed softly.
He had already guessed why Yan Shaozhe was being so stingy, even to an almost absurd degree. It was most likely because of the simulation. Although the other party didn't retain any memories, their subconscious impression of him was probably...
Since that was the case, the path of borrowing Shrek Academy's influence to save Mother Jiang was completely cut off.
Shrek likely wanted to lecture him while standing on the moral high ground with a long-winded PUA, just as they treated Huo Yuhao in the original story. This kind of thing was a finishing blow for those children who lacked love, but for him...
Heh.
"There's no need to argue with him; just go along with what he says." Lu Cheng smiled and shook his head.
He tossed the Soul Tool Storage Diamond Ring to Ning Cong.
"We worked hard to earn this, after all. It would be a waste to throw it away."
"Seeing his stingy look makes my whole body uncomfortable. What's he pretending for... After giving us these few scraps, I'm supposed to thank him? And this is clearly targeting us, suppression plus preaching. Ah Cheng, you have to be careful; it's aimed at you..." As a disciple from a great family, Ning Cong's vision was naturally not shallow; he saw through Shrek's intentions at a glance.
After all, for a disciple from a poor background with no one to rely on, this method was practically a finishing blow.
Lu Cheng smiled.
"Don't worry, I'm not stupid."
"However, there is one thing I would like to ask for your help with."
"Just say the word!" Ning Cong said heroically.
"Help me save someone..." Lu Cheng said thoughtfully.
Originally, he had planned to ask Ma Xiaotao to help, or perhaps look for Zhang Lexuan, but after hesitating for a moment, he gave up. The former was always rash and not steady in her actions. Her strength was sufficient, but given the Mingdou Mountain Range incident, he really didn't feel comfortable entrusting such an important matter to her.
As for the latter, he had asked Ma Xiaotao, only to find out that Zhang Lexuan was out on a supervisory group mission. It was hard to say where she was, but at least she couldn't be contacted for the time being.
Therefore, after some hesitation, he decided to trouble the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.
As a sect that had endured for tens of thousands of years without fading, it was more than just being wealthy. Chatting with Ning Cong these days, he realized the exaggerated commercial reach of the Ning family. Their businesses spanned almost the entire continent, with deeply entrenched influence, even though in the current generation, the strongest member was only a single titled Douluo.
But in a situation where Limit Douluos were hidden from the world and Super Douluos had retreated to the second line, having a titled Douluo in charge was already enough.
If he asked the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School to save the person, it would actually be more secure.
...
Ning Cong didn't even return to the dormitory.
He rushed off in a hurry to contact the person in charge of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School stationed in Shrek City. He sensed that this was the best opportunity to win over a super genius like Lu Cheng. In fact, the moment Lu Cheng spoke, he was already so excited that his whole body trembled.
This was truly providing help in a time of need. From the moment Lu Cheng asked him for help, it showed that his efforts over the past few days had not been in vain; Lu Cheng truly considered him a brother.
Did he have money? Yes.
But he spent it very carefully.
Because gold coins couldn't buy many things, such as this kind of "seed-round" trust and friendship. These days, he had been afraid that the class gap would gradually distance him from Lu Cheng, but at this moment, he completely breathed a sigh of relief.
His heart surged with excitement; it was the pleasure of investing, something carved into his bones. It was the investor gene flowing in the Ning family bloodline, the thrill of going all-in after successfully discovering such a genius.
Shrek City.
In a quaint courtyard.
Ning Cong rushed in, and the servants along the way looked surprised but did not stop him. Everyone recognized this direct descendant of the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School.
"Xiao Cong?"
Inside the courtyard.
A spirited white-haired old man stroked his beard, looking slightly surprised at the panting youth who had run in. He smiled and waved his hand, and a servant nearby handed over a cup of clear tea.
"Gulp, gulp..." Ning Cong swallowed it in one go and wiped the corner of his mouth.
"Uncle Ye! You must return to the sect overnight. This is a chance for our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School to make a comeback, a once-in-a-ten-thousand-years opportunity!"
"Tell me in detail." Seeing this, the old man named Uncle Ye gradually became serious.
...
A few minutes later, after Ning Cong had explained the matter of Mother Jiang in detail, the white-haired old man finally let out a long breath of turbid air.
The corners of his mouth curled up unconsciously.
"Xiao Cong, you did the right thing. For such a rare genius, Shrek Academy is short-sighted, but our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School is not... Don't worry, I will handle this personally. In three days, the person you want will appear in Shrek City, safe and sound."
"Hehe, thanks, Uncle Ye," Ning Cong said casually.
"By the way, take out a ten-thousand-year spirit bone..." Ning Ye waved to the servant beside him and said, "Remember it must be a fire-attribute spirit bone. If the cultivation level is too high, it will be difficult for him to absorb. Around ten thousand years is the limit of his current strength. Bring the sincerity of our Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School."
He didn't mind giving Shrek Academy some trouble.
...
"Within three days, I guarantee the person will be rescued."
In the dormitory, Ning Cong said with a smile.
The Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School might have declined, but saving someone from the Xuanming Sect was still no problem, especially since Mother Jiang wasn't even under heavy guard. It would be best not to have a conflict with them, but even if they really clashed, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile School definitely wouldn't fear the Xuanming Sect.
"Those old bastards even dared to snatch your sister. Hmph, I'll beat them so hard they won't be able to come out of their turtle shells."
"By the way... there's also a Spirit Bone."
Ning Cong pulled out a scarlet left arm bone from his robes, patted his chest, and said, "Shrek Academy isn't willing to give one, so your brother will give it to you. At worst, I'll pay for this competition's reward out of my own pocket."
He then handed a three-thousand-year Earth Dragon Spirit Bone to Xue Linger.
...
Lu Cheng's expression was strange.
Is this the continent's number one angel investor family?
He had truly witnessed this exaggerated boldness.
No wonder in his previous life, dynasties changed constantly while the great families stood firm. Often, when kings and lords were just starting out, if the great families hadn't proactively placed their bets and offered warmth, most would have likely perished halfway...
"Alright." Lu Cheng pondered for a moment, took the Scarlet Left Arm Bone, exhaled softly, and nodded slightly.
...
Inner Court.
Lu Cheng skillfully traversed a tree-lined path and arrived at a small, quiet courtyard.
This was where the Inner Academy Disciples cultivated.
He had no choice; he had promised Ma Xiaotao that he would come here to find her every day.
In the courtyard, Ma Xiaotao was soaking in a bath spring. Her graceful figure was faintly visible through the rising white mist. Her ample breasts floated on the water's surface, with deep ravines. Her delicate hand scooped up a pool of clear water and poured it over her skin, which was as white as porcelain jade. Her narrow, phoenix eyes gazed at Lu Cheng in the distance.
She waved her hand.
The white swaying became even more intense.
Lu Cheng's eyelids twitched, and he felt an urge to turn around and leave.
But... He still braced himself and walked over.
"Here, look beside you..." Ma Xiaotao leaned against the edge of the bath spring, her chest squeezed into a mass of ripples, as she gestured with a smile while resting her chin on her hand.
"A Spirit Bone?" Lu Cheng's eyes froze.
He looked at a fire-red Spirit Bone lying nearby, still radiating a faint warmth.
"Yesterday, I went to the Star Dou Great Forest and killed a fifty-thousand-year Earth fire dragon," Ma Xiaotao said with a smile.
"This Spirit Bone was found in its nest."
"You've advanced to Spirit Saint?!!" Lu Cheng said in astonishment.
"Mm-hmm~" Ma Xiaotao said with a squinting smile.
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