Chapter 37: Two-on-One Spirit Fight, Attention from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School
"Old Book, do you have any way to strengthen the life-saving capabilities of our support system Spirit Masters? Relying solely on armor mixed with Black Gold, the defensive power is ultimately better than nothing."
Ning Fengzhi looked at the Bone Douluo in front of him.
"I don't have much of a way either. There are only a few paths to improving life-saving capabilities: either Self-Created Soul Skills, Spirit Bones, or lucking out and digging up some rare defensive spirit tools from ruins."
Gu Rong's withered fingers picked up a piece of raw mutton and placed it on the grill, then sprinkled some seasoning on it.
"support system Spirit Masters are destined to rely on partners. It is truly difficult to possess decent life-saving capabilities or combat power on one's own."
Ning Fengzhi sighed helplessly.
"If all else fails, we can only increase the Black Gold content in the Black Gold armor. It's best if the higher-ups of our Sect also switch to armor made of pure Black Gold. I'll go to that Iron Dragon Blacksmith Shop again in a few days to take a look. After all, it concerns our lives, so we must take it seriously."
Tang Shan could no longer hear the subsequent words. Clearly, the two had begun to communicate secretly using the method of transmitting sound through Qi.
So they were just here to purchase armor.
Tang Shan breathed a sigh of relief. As long as they weren't specifically coming for him, it was fine.
"Little brother, try this."
Su Yuntao took a large roasted lamb leg off the grill and handed it to Tang Shan.
Tang Shan didn't stand on ceremony either, grabbing it and taking a bite instantly.
Charred, tender, crispy, and fragrant—all sorts of flavors erupted and blended in his mouth, causing saliva to secrete frantically.
He tore off a large piece of meat and chewed carefully; it was fatty but not greasy, tender but not dry.
"Delicious!"
Tang Shan couldn't help but praise while his mouth kept moving.
Su Yuntao raised his chin proudly.
"How is it? The taste is indeed not bad, right?"
Tang Shan nodded vigorously.
"Boss, two more large lamb legs!"
Su Yuntao shouted in the direction of the owner.
"Coming right up!"
The owner's hands moved quickly. After briefly processing the lamb legs, they were soon delivered to Tang Shan's table.
Half an hour later, the two brothers, full and satisfied, leaned back in their chairs, lazily unwilling to Move.
"Little brother, do you think I can take on two at once?"
Su Yuntao asked casually.
Tang Shan's eyes flickered.
"Big brother, won't you know if you go and try?"
"That's fine. I'll rest a bit longer. Once I've mostly digested, I'll go sign up for a one-on-two Spirit fight for Spirit Grandmasters."
About fifteen minutes later, Su Yuntao stood up and stretched his body, his bones letting out a series of crisp cracks.
"Little brother, do you want to go take a look together?"
Tang Shan nodded and pretended to scan the shop.
"Sure, let's go take a look."
With that, the two got up and walked out of the shop.
"Fengzhi, did you hear that? A Spirit Grandmaster wants to fight one against two."
Gu Rong put the last piece of mutton into his mouth, his tone carrying a bit of interest.
"Old Book, how about we go to the Great Spirit Arena and take a look later?"
Ning Fengzhi suggested.
"But didn't Shuyu also want to eat the mutton from this shop? Should we bring some back for her?"
Gu Rong hesitated slightly. As the Sect Master and a Titled Douluo, they had specifically come to this shop because Ning Fengzhi's wife liked this particular food. This visit was both for dining and for packing some to take back.
Ning Fengzhi had a gentle smile on his face: "It's fine. The key to this shop lies in the ingredients and seasonings. If we bring some back and grill it ourselves, it won't be much different from grilling it fresh here, since we'd have to do it ourselves anyway. Since it's rare for you, Old Book, to be interested in a Spirit fight, there's no harm in going to see. It's also a good chance to reminisce about my own Spirit fighting experiences from when I was young."
...
"Welcome everyone to the Great Spirit Arena! Today's two-on-two Spirit fight is a bit special, so the ticket price is slightly higher, but I guarantee it's absolutely worth the money!"
The host held an amplification spirit tool, doing his best to stir up the atmosphere in the stands.
Enthusiastic shouts resounded throughout the main Spirit arena.
"Next, I will introduce both sides participating in this Spirit fight. I will first introduce one contestant from each side, and then the second. I have the team on my left named 'Lone Wolf'. I'm sure those of you who frequently come to the main Spirit arena are no strangers to this name. That's right, just as you think, one member of this team is the Spirit Grandmaster who has maintained an undefeated record in single Spirit fights, possesses a thousand-year second spirit ring, and can be called the Grandmaster's theory verifier—Lone Wolf!"
(Empty Tag)
(Empty Tag)
Whoosh!
The wave of sound rose again, instantly pushing the atmosphere of the entire venue to its peak.
Su Yuntao wore a wolf-shaped mask, his hands hanging naturally, his body leaning slightly forward like a lethal hunter ready to strike. He slowly walked out of the tunnel, surrounded by the momentum of consecutive victories.
The exclusive VIP box at the top of the stands was about forty to fifty square meters, with carpets made of Spirit Beast fur, soft sofas, and hanging paintings that displayed nobility, exuding an air of luxury everywhere.
Gu Rong, leaning on the sofa, showed a bit more interest.
"A thousand-year second spirit ring. I didn't expect that in this small Stark City, there would actually be such a person."
Ning Fengzhi, who was holding a wine glass and savoring it carefully, also focused some of his attention below.
"Let's see how old he is. If it's appropriate, we might try to recruit him into our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. I just don't know how he managed to condense a thousand-year second spirit ring. Was it through a Spirit Bone or a Heaven And Earth Treasure?"
"Most likely a Heaven And Earth Treasure. You should know that to condense a thousand-year second spirit ring, the boost to physical attributes from a thousand-year Spirit Bone is far from enough. You can't say this kid has a 'Blood River Treasure' ten-thousand-year Spirit Bone, can you? That's not very realistic."
Gu Rong quickly made a judgment.
Mentioning the creator of this thousand-year second spirit ring, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but sigh: "This Grandmaster is truly knowledgeable. I'm dying to have a face-to-face conversation with him. If we could pull him into our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, that would be for the best."
Gu Rong shook his head: "That's probably not realistic. I've discussed it with that Old Scoundrel, and we both agree that the Grandmaster is very likely a Super Douluo of level ninety-five or higher. Don't be fooled by the theories he published, which seem to benefit lower-level Spirit Masters and appear simple; they actually get straight to the point. Before this, even if we had guesses, they were far from being expressed as clearly and thoroughly as he did."
"Is the other party's cultivation truly that profound?"
Hearing Gu Rong's words, Ning Fengzhi's expression became a bit more solemn.
"He will only be stronger than we imagine."
Gu Rong's tone also carried a hint of respect.
"Fengzhi, don't just see his published theories as mostly helping the cultivation of lower-level Spirit Masters. In fact, these theories are also a breeding ground that can provide better conditions for the birth of upper-level Spirit Masters. For example, if someone's Spirit is Blue Silver Grass but they have a powerful force supporting them, finding two very high-quality Spirit Beasts for them—one being a four-hundred-year Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear and the other a four-hundred-year Azure Vine. In the past, Fengzhi, how would you have chosen? After reading the Grandmaster's theory, how would you decide?"
(Empty Tag)
Ning Fengzhi replied without hesitation: "Before reading the theory, I would definitely have chosen the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear; after reading it, I would certainly choose the Azure Vine."
"Yes, that Grandmaster's theory is like that—seemingly simple and straightforward, but pointing directly to the essence. If it were me, even if it wasn't an Advanced plant Spirit Beast, even if it was just an Ultimate plant spirit beast, I would choose it without hesitation. Even if it was just a Low-level plant spirit beast, as long as the age was sufficient, I would hesitate and think about whether the spirit ring of the Dark Gold Dreadclaw Bear would stifle the future advancement possibilities of the Spirit."
"The Grandmaster is truly an extraordinary person!"
At this time on the Spirit arena, after introducing Su Yuntao, the host also finished introducing a member of his opponent's team.
Su Yuntao's opponent combination this time was named 'Saber and Sword Combination'. Among them, he still recognized the saber-wielding Spirit Master; it was exactly his opponent from his first Spirit fight, Blade Dragon.
"Next, I will introduce the second member of the 'Saber and Sword Duo'. His code name is 'Sword Qi', with a record of twenty-one wins and twelve losses. He is also a Spirit Grandmaster of decent strength. Above are all the contestants for this Spirit fight!"
(Empty Tag)
As the words fell, the main Spirit arena first fell into a brief silence, then a commotion broke out. The audience whispered to one another, clearly having discovered a problem.
One contestant's information was missing, which was likely a hosting accident.
Facing the audience's commotion, the host still wore a smile. When the atmosphere was sufficiently built up, he finally brought the amplification spirit tool to his lips again: "I'm sure everyone has noticed the anomaly. There are currently only three contestants on the field, yet the competition format is clearly two-on-two. But I can tell you that this is not a hosting accident, but rather our Spirit Grandmaster Lone Wolf wants to fight one against two! Just like his title, he comes and goes alone, as powerful as a Lone Wolf! Let us give the warmest applause to Spirit Grandmaster Lone Wolf. Regardless of the outcome, his courage is worthy of our respect!"
After a brief silence, cheers erupted thunderously. The rolling waves of sound were like thunder, spreading outward from the Great Spirit Arena.
"Stirring up emotions like this, aren't they afraid of accidents?"
Sitting in the stands, Tang Shan looked helplessly at the boiling emotions of the audience around him, unable to help but praise the clever methods of the Spirit arena officials.
When emotions are high, it's only natural for the audience to make impulsive purchases. This time, the Spirit arena would definitely make a huge profit, not to mention the income from betting; it was simply raking in money every day.
Looking at the battle about to unfold below, Ning Fengzhi asked the service staff next to him: "Is there any information on this Spirit Master?"
The waitress bowed slightly and replied softly: "Yes, sir. Would you like me to get it for you?"
"Bring a copy over."
"Certainly."
The waitress bowed and left the VIP box.
"Eh? This little guy is not simple. His Moves are quite orderly, and he has faintly formed his own style."
Gu Rong watched the confrontation between Su Yuntao and the other two Spirit Masters, a hint of surprise showing in his eyes.
"Formed his own combat style?"
Ning Fengzhi was also quite surprised upon hearing this. One must know that only after experiencing many battles and figuring out one's own strengths, weaknesses, and personality can one gradually form a unique combat style, and then targetedly study Self-Created Soul Skills based on that style.
Generally speaking, those who can reach this step are either true Geniuses who can extract the essence from a few battles, or Spirit Masters who have traveled the continent for many years, experiencing thousands of refinements until it comes naturally.
But now someone was telling him that a two-ring Spirit Grandmaster had achieved this, which was indeed somewhat unexpected.
"He's not a top-tier combat Genius. At this moment, both sides are evenly matched. If he were a true Genius, he would be able to grow in real-time during the battle, but this 'Lone Wolf' hasn't shown that ability. Although he's becoming more and more at ease in dealing with it, it's purely an improvement brought by the accumulation of combat experience. He has some talent, but it's not outstanding."
At this time, the previous waitress walked into the VIP box carrying a set of information.
Loving Book So Far! check Out 50+ Advanced Chapters
patreon.com/HehBoy