"Oh?"
Ning Fengzhi looked at the reactions of the group, a trace of surprise flashing through his eyes.
He looked at the Powder Shooting Shadow in his hand and asked with a smile,
"What? You know the creator of this hidden weapon?"
"Know him? It's far more than just knowing him!"
Ning Rongrong snorted and said unhappily,
"Dad, this thing was made by soone called Tang San. He's a mber of Shrek Academy."
"That person is gloomy and full of malicious sches. All he knows is making these sinister, hidden weapons. Back then, he even joined forces with the others to force Brother Qingmo out."
Upon hearing that, Ning Fengzhi nodded thoughtfully.
He looked at the Powder Shooting Shadow in his hand, and the admiration in his eyes faded sowhat.
He truly had not expected that soone capable of creating such an exquisite hidden weapon would have such an image in Rongrong's description.
From Bone Douluo's investigation, he also knew a bit about the conflict between Tang San and Lin Qingmo.
What could be confird was that Tang San and his teacher, "Grandmaster Yu Xiaogang," indeed had issues with their character.
Because he understood this, coupled with Ning Rongrong's obvious dislike toward Tang San, Ning Fengzhi also developed a dislike toward Tang San by association.
The thoughts in his heart regarding the Powder Shooting Shadow also cooled considerably.
…
The auction soon ended.
People began dispersing.
anwhile, Tang San stopped at the corner of a corridor, rubbing the iron mask on his face with his fingers.
His gaze fell upon the group walking slowly ahead.
Leading them was a white-robed man with an elegant bearing, gently fanning himself with a folding fan. It was none other than the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect Master, Ning Fengzhi.
This was the opportunity he had waited through the entire auction for.
The Powder Shooting Shadow, which sold for one thousand gold soul coins, was enough to prove the value of hidden weapons.
As the number one support sect on the continent, all disciples of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect were support-type soul masters.
Their soul power amplification was unparalleled across the continent, but their own bodies were weak, completely lacking close-range self-defense capabilities.
Once assassins bypassed the frontline and closed in on them, they would not even have room to fight back.
anwhile, his Tang Sect hidden weapons required no soul power to activate, making them perfect for solving this weakness.
In his view, this was a guaranteed profitable deal.
He was personally delivering a fortunate opportunity to their doorstep. Ning Fengzhi had no reason to refuse.
Tang San straightened his robes and quickly stepped forward, blocking Ning Fengzhi's group.
Ning Fengzhi stopped walking and closed the folding fan in his hand, his gaze landing on Tang San.
His tone was warm and gentle, carrying the calm composure of soone long accustod to a position of authority.
"This little friend blocks our path. May I ask what advice you have?"
Tang San slightly nodded, neither servile nor overbearing.
"Sect Master Ning, I have long admired your great na."
"I am the Sect Master of the Tang Sect. The Powder Shooting Shadow you purchased at the auction earlier was created by my Tang Sect."
The mont those words were spoken, he could clearly detect a trace of surprise flashing through Ning Fengzhi's eyes.
Even Sword Douluo, beside Ning Fengzhi, slightly raised his eyelids and cast a scrutinizing gaze toward him.
This reaction was entirely in line with his expectations.
After all, any sect capable of producing such exquisite hidden weapons, yet unheard of before now, would naturally arouse curiosity.
Ning Fengzhi's tone beca a little more serious.
"Oh? So that hidden weapon ca from a little friend's hands."
"I observed that hidden weapon closely. Its design is ingenious, and its structure extraordinary. May I ask what sort of organization the Tang Sect is and how it developed such marvelous weapons?"
"And may I ask why, little friend, you stopped today?"
"Naturally, for cooperation."
Tang San's tone was open and straightforward, as though victory were already within his grasp.
"Sect Master Ning should understand clearly that what the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's support soul masters lack most are self-defense weapons."
"And my Tang Sect hidden weapons require no profound soul power to activate and possess extrely high concealnt capabilities."
"Even an ordinary person wielding a Powder Shooting Shadow can threaten assassins at the Soul Elder or even Soul Ancestor level."
"I ca today because I wish to discuss long-term cooperation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
"The Tang Sect will exclusively supply hidden weapons to the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and build a guard force for your honored sect."
When he spoke these words, he was full of confidence.
In his view, he had already laid every benefit plainly on the table.
A shrewd sect master like Ning Fengzhi could not possibly fail to see the trendous value within.
He had even already begun ntally rehearsing the negotiations that would follow.
Ning Fengzhi might actively raise the price himself, perhaps even offer astonishingly generous terms, all to secure an exclusive partnership with the Tang Sect.
After all, in Tang San's eyes, the Tang Sect's hidden weapons were invincible!
Yet throughout all of this, Tang San never noticed that several masked figures were leaning against the corridor pillars only a few steps behind Ning Fengzhi.
Lin Qingmo and the others had witnessed the entire scene from beginning to end.
Lin Qingmo leaned lazily against the gilded corridor pillar, casually twirling a jade clasp between his fingers.
Beneath the mask, his face carried a faintly amused smile.
Beside him, Ning Rongrong was holding back laughter so hard that her shoulders kept trembling.
She tightly covered her mouth with her hand, afraid she might burst out laughing.
Zhu Zhuqing stood with her arms crossed, her figure straight and elegant. Her cold gaze resting on Tang San carried unconcealed contempt.
anwhile, Xiao Wu stood beside Lin Qingmo, her slender fingers gripping the edge of his sleeve.
As she looked at Tang San's back, her eyes were utterly icy.
From the mont Tang San blocked the path, they had already recognized him.
After all, they had spent quite a long ti together at Shrek Academy.
Even with a mask on, his walking posture and tone of voice alone were enough for them to recognize him.
Only Tang San himself remained imrsed in the high spirits of "about to secure cooperation with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect."
He completely failed to notice that these people he was extrely familiar with were standing right behind him.
Ning Fengzhi clearly seed interested in Tang San's proposal, lightly tapping his palm with the folding fan.
"Little friend's proposal is indeed very interesting."
"I have personally witnessed your hidden weapons as well. They are indeed rare weapons. If they could be mass-produced, they truly could arm an extraordinary force."
"However, I wonder what kind of cooperation little friend desires."
Tang San rejoiced inwardly, thinking that things had unfolded exactly as expected. Ning Fengzhi had indeed taken the bait.
He imdiately continued, his tone carrying a trace of confidence.
"Very simple."
"The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will provide the funding, while my Tang Sect will provide finished hidden weapons along with specialized training in their usage."
"I can guarantee to Sect Master Ning that your sect's disciples will certainly beco proficient in using hidden weapons."
The more he spoke, the smoother his words beca, as he began painting grand prospects for Ning Fengzhi.
"Not only that, the Tang Sect will have even more powerful hidden weapons in the future."
"As long as we reach a cooperation agreent, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect will enjoy priority rights to use all of these hidden weapons."
As he said this, he had already begun subtly considering himself an honored guest of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
As though this cooperation were already completely settled, needing only his nod of approval and a signature.
Yet Ning Fengzhi's next words instantly shattered all of his fantasies.
Ning Fengzhi slightly nodded, his tone still gentle.
"I see."
"If we are to cooperate, I hope to use another thod."
"I wish to purchase the complete design blueprints of the Tang Sect hidden weapons, including the Powder Shooting Shadow, as well as the blueprints for all future hidden weapons you ntioned."
"As for the price, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect absolutely will not disappoint you."
Compared to having the Tang Sect provide finished products, Ning Fengzhi preferred purchasing the blueprints directly and manufacturing them himself.
Tang San's aura instantly tightened, his tone abruptly turning cold as he rejected the proposal almost without any thought.
"Impossible!"
End of Chapter
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