After a while, the Shrek Seven had fully recovered from their injuries. Each of them was now in high spirits, quickly forgetting their previous pain.
Especially Ma Hongjun, who wore a broad smile, rubbing his fists eagerly, almost wanting to vent right there, though clearly it wasn't yet the right time.
"Looks like all of you have recovered well."
Ning Fengzhi's face also bore a smile. After helping Shrek so much, he expected at least some gratitude, internally patting himself on the back.
After all, all his efforts weren't just out of goodwill—they were to gain Shrek's favor. Once they became deities, they could offer him a divine position.
"Thank you, Uncle Ning. By the way, how's Ning Rongrong lately? Has her martial soul evolved like yours?"
Tang San naturally knew Ning Rongrong probably hadn't successfully evolved yet, but he still wanted to confirm, so he feigned ignorance and asked Ning Fengzhi.
"Rongrong's fine. She's been cultivating recently, so it's been hard for her to meet with you all."
Family secrets mustn't be revealed. Ning Fengzhi certainly wouldn't expose the fact that he had tried to force Ning Rongrong into the royal family, and that she had been kidnapped right at his doorstep, while the Bone Douluo escort had been gravely injured.
This was a huge humiliation for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect.
"I see. Well, congratulations to you and Rongrong on the martial soul evolution. The sect is bound to advance further."
Tang San said this politely, but secretly he laughed to himself. With the spirit herbs he provided, he already knew the consequences.
Ning Rongrong's foundation had likely been damaged; her life might not last long.
"Hmm, but there's one thing I want to discuss with Xiao San."
Ning Fengzhi frowned slightly, seeming troubled by his cultivation having stagnated, stuck at level 81 with little progress. Recently, his state had been unstable; he needed many herbs just to stabilize, otherwise he might risk a regression.
"Alright, Uncle Ning, follow me."
Tang San didn't know what Ning Fengzhi wanted to discuss, but it seemed like a question, not something harmful.
He calmly let Ning Fengzhi enter his room. His father probably had already noticed when Ning Fengzhi came, so there should be no major issue.
As for past matters, the methods used back then were so covert that even Tang Hao didn't know—he couldn't be present to observe Tang San's room.
The two entered Tang San's room.
Closing the door, Ning Fengzhi began, "Xiao San, do you remember the spirit herb you sold me, which caused my martial soul to evolve?"
Tang San's heart tightened at this. He wondered if there was a problem with the herb, but he remained calm and asked, "What is it, Uncle Ning? Is there a problem with the herb?"
Tang San had nothing to worry about. He had warned before that the herb was unstable, so minor accidents were normal. It was merely a coincidence that he had discovered its secret use—any issues couldn't be blamed on him.
"Ah, both yes and no."
Ning Fengzhi looked troubled, worry creasing his face. "After refining the herb, I did successfully break through. Before absorbing the eighth soul ring to reach level 81, everything was fine.
But afterward, my cultivation stagnated for a whole year, even showing signs of regression. Without some herbal assistance, I might have dropped back to level 80."
Tang San, though slightly surprised at the quick effect, feigned shock. "Is that so?"
He then pretended to ponder for a while before suddenly acting enlightened. "Uncle Ning, I think it may be due to your physical condition."
"What? My physical condition?"
Ning Fengzhi was confused; he couldn't understand how this could relate to his body.
"To fully refine the herb, one needs a strong physical constitution. Uncle Ning, you likely haven't trained your body sufficiently. The herbal essence was not fully absorbed, which caused this situation."
Tang San spoke seriously but was completely bluffing, secretly thinking: Ning Fengzhi wouldn't know—might as well exaggerate.
"I see… is there a method to quickly improve physical constitution?"
Absorbing Ning Rongrong's dark side traits had dulled Ning Fengzhi's intelligence. Psychological suggestion also caused him to trust the Shrek Seven completely.
"You can take medicinal baths and do physical training."
Thinking of Yu Xiaogang's training methods, Tang San couldn't help but suppress a laugh. "You can carry baskets full of stones every day, running solely using your body.
Fifty laps daily, combined with the medicinal bath, will fully temper your body."
Hearing Tang San's explanation, Ning Fengzhi nodded thoughtfully.
"Alright, I'll take my leave then."
Having learned what he wanted, Ning Fengzhi wished to rush back and try Tang San's method but still spoke politely:"Xiao San, you've really helped me a lot. In the future, if you need anything for founding the Tang Sect, just tell me. Whether out of our three sects' shared ties or gratitude, as your Uncle Ning, I will never refuse."
"Haha, then Xiao San thanks Uncle Ning in advance."
Tang San played along with a polite laugh, secretly grinning. Ning Fengzhi's mind seemed far more naive than in the previous life.
Could it be due to his rebirth as well?
He didn't dwell on it, only silently rejoicing. It seemed that acting against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect in the future would be much easier.
However, he then realized something wasn't right.
His teammates were all behaving foolishly, while the Spirit Hall was becoming ever more cunning. What could he do?
"Oh well, looks like I'll have to rely on my own wisdom from now on."
Sighing helplessly, Tang San was confident. With his smart brain, even if the Spirit Hall was stronger than in his previous life, he could still defeat them easily.
Once the conversation concluded, Ning Fengzhi didn't wish to linger and departed to test Tang San's suggested methods.
Watching Ning Fengzhi's departing figure, Tang San couldn't help but smirk.
Absorbing the incomplete spirit herb had likely pushed his body to the brink. Overexerting himself with training and absorbing other chaotic herbal energies might stabilize him temporarily, but once his body reached a critical point, it would signal Ning Fengzhi's impending downfall.
But all of this had nothing to do with Tang San. Later, after destroying the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, leaving the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Tower spirit, and indoctrinating it, it would become Tang San's exclusive auxiliary spirit.
He then stepped out, full of vitality, clearly in a good mood. Even Ma Hongjun, that fat pig, seemed to have a slightly handsome face.
Wait, no, no… Tang San quickly shook his head, dispelling the absurd thought.
Cold sweat beaded on his forehead as he mentally scolded himself. How could he have such ridiculous thoughts? Too terrifying.
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