Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda

<AN: I took out the thing about the Heart Separation Control of the previous chapter. It seemed too forced and I find it much more natural and likable to say in this. Sorry for the troubles>

"Nine layers" Fengzhi whispered "It's the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda!" He shouted with emotion. There, in front of him, in his daughter's hands stood the great dream of their clan, the mythic spirit capable of breaking their tabu, their limitation of the 79 rank and go further.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was truly a fantastic spirit. It has the ability to greatly boost the attributes of spirit masters, without mattering the other spirit or compatibility, being considered compatible with every spirit, the energy formed by it considered universal.

Moreover, it was possible to even support higher rank spirit masters, being possible to support a Titled Douluo with a Spirit Sage cultivation. Of course, the consumption of spirit power and the pressure of the body was enormous, not being possible to boost it to the maximum, but thanks to the Heart Separation Control technique, this consumption was lowered, becoming bearable.

However, the most special about the spirit was the growth of its spirit skills. Usually, spirit skills are determined once you obtain the spirit ring. It certainly can be somewhat changed with control and increased in power thanks to the boost of the spirit in later states, but the spirit skill keeps being the same.

For example, a first skill that increases the owner strength a 40%. The 40% when he is a Spirit Master is nothing compared to when he becomes a Spirit Sage, but the increase continues being of the 40%, keeping it in proportion.

However, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda didn't have that limitation. Its spirit rings could grow with the owner's cultivation, usually following the formula of (1+nº of rings)*10%. Meaning an increase of 20% when the owner is a Spirit Master and reaching a 80% when is a Spirit Sage, without mattering the age of the spirit. That was why they focused so much on the beasts to absorb rather than the age, not that the age isn't important as it would help in future cultivation.

Technically, the limit of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda was that 80%. However, the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda didn't have that limitation. If Rongrong became a Titled Douluo, her supports would increase 100%, meaning that she alone would double the power of everyone. That was without saying that she wouldn't have any problem supporting other Titled Douluos, having a far greater spirit energy and without any backslash. It was truly a godly spirit.

Fengzhi approached Rongrong, sharply observing the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda, making sure it was the real deal. The majestic aura around it was unmistakable, it was truly the evolution of their spirit.

Fengzhi covered Rongrong between his arms and hugged her tightly, Rongrong reciprocating it. They had finally achieved it.

Fengzhi turned to Haotian "Thanks, Haotian." He said sincerely, no trace of his usual majestic demeanor as he lowered his head "I truly doubted you about it, but you were right. Thanks to you, we achieved our long dream."

Fengzhi broke the hug with Rongrong, Rongrong also turning to Haotian and lowering her head. We know that you have many secrets but they don't matter, we would respect you and trust you." Fengzhi rested his hand over Rongrong's shoulder "Our clan is in your debt. If you have any wish, whatever you want you can request. I will use all of our power and connections to make it true."

Listening to Fengzhi, Haotian made a thoughtful face, thinking about it. 'I can ask him anything while it doesn't go against his view. I would even be able to ask for ten thousand years spirit bones. But the thing that interests me more is...' Haotian's gaze turned to Rongrong 'It's Rongrong.'

Haotian's gaze returned to Fengzhi 'I'm mostly sure that if I were to ask about marriage with Rongrong, Fengzhi would accept, being even happy about it, joining me closer to the clan. Rongrong possibly also accepting it as the heir of the clan.'

'However, I'm not interested in marrying Rongrong or becoming the clan's head or elder' Haotian thought 'I want her to be mine. For her to develop strong emotions with me and forming a bond with her, letting me create a new spirit ring with her.'

'While she has a good opinion of me now, we had met too little, not being enough to create a strong relationship. In this case, becoming her fiancee would become counterproductive, creating negative feelings for her part, being angry at the clan for limiting her options, keeping her disagreement and lastly the blame exploding at me.' Haotian reasoned 'I would need then more time and effort to bond with her.'

'The answer is clear. The important now is improving her opinion of me rather than early results' Haotian decided.

Haotian's thoughts were so fast, that it only took some second to choose his decision. He returned to a calm face "I am very honored for your offer" 'First start with manners. Then finish it informal' "But there's no need for that".

"We already had a deal and you had already helped me and my friends a lot, even possible antagonizing a Titled Douluo for me. Plus all the resources given to me, I couldn't possibly ask for more."

Fengzhi nodded at Haotian's demeanor, respecting him even more not letting himself be controlled by grit and power. "The favor is too great. And the clan did not help you much in dealing with Dugu Bo, mostly already having it under your control. There must be some way to repay it..."

Fengzhi liked Haotian's answer, but the favors needed to be paid and it would be bad for his image and the clan if he didn't repay Haotian in any way.

Knowing that Fengzhi would not accept a no, Haotian sighed "Then..." He said thoughtfully "I would like to learn your clan technique the Heart Separation Control."

Listening it, Fengzhi frowned, making an unsure face.

"If it's too much to ask for your special clan technique, I would retire my demand." Haotian said humbly.

"It is not too much" Fenghzi sighed "I won't have any problem teaching you that technique. The truth is that I think is too little to repay our debt."

"The Heart Separation Control technique is a technique that allows simultaneous control of different things, improving mental strength and in our case, support more people at the same time with our pagoda. With the advancement of Heart Separation Control, even the spirit power requirement for different abilities can also decrease." Fengzhi explained. "Thanks to it, we had become the number one support clan of the continent."

"However, it is incredibly complicated to cultivate, needing a vast control and mental strength. Moreover, in the end, is a technique better suited for support and control. I am afraid that for an offensive attack spirit master like you, it will not be compatible, wasting a lot of time and effort in it." Fengzhi said.

"That might be true to normal people, but I'm different." Haotian said seriously "I had tried to find a way to solve a flaw in my fighting style and I think that the Heart Separation Control would be perfect to solve it."

'The Heart Separation Control. It could be also considered as a technique to multitask and parallel thinking' Haotian thought 'When I use more than one spirit at the same time, my attention over them is divided and the control over each one is lowered. If I am able to master the technique, I would be able to show the full strength of every spirit at the same time, greatly increasing my control. Having a mental cultivation would be incredibly useful.'

Fengzhi looked sharply at Haotian's decided eyes and nodded "If you think so, I would accept it." 'He had certainly a very special spirit, being a tool spirit that greatly increases his body strength and capable of fighting in close and ranged combat.'

Fengzhi rested his hand over Rongrong "Rongrong would be the one to teach you."

"Eh?!" Rongrong asked confused, completely thinking that it would be her father the one that would teach him.

"Are you capable of it?" Fengzhi asked Rongrong who now calmer made a serious face and nodded.

"Yes, of course!" Rongrong turned to Haotian 'He had helped me with my spirit so it's natural for me to help him. Moreover, I won't mind spending time with him.'

Fengzhi smiled and turned to Haotian "Haotian, you see. This technique is a little peculiar, needing help from some that already knows the technique before starting it" Fengzhi explained "That's the main reason this technique is not widespread but is known publicly. Even if the information is shared, without someone actually knowing it, it's useless."

"Your academy and Rongrong's are very near, so it would be better for her to teach you in case you have some doubts rather than me as I am very busy and you would need to come here." Fengzhi reasoned Rongrong being the choice "You do not need to be afraid, Rongrong is a genius at it, already having mastered the third opening and close to the fourth, having enough knowledge to help you."

'I couldn't ask for more. A perfect technique to improve my control and more opportunities to be alone with Rongrong' Haotian nodded "I would gladly accept her help."

"It is decided" Fengzhi nodded "But I continue saying that this is too little. If you need something, feel completely free to ask."

"I will take into account. Thanks" Haotian said.

Fengzhi nodded accepting it "I am now too busy with work and is still too early for lunch. Why don't you start your first session of the Heart Separation Control? I would prepare an appropriate room for it."

"Yes!" Rongrong said eagerly with a beautiful smile, quickly catching Haotian's hand and dragging him outside "I will teach you perfectly."

Haotian was a little taken back but Rongrong's reaction but nevertheless he accepted it, letting himself be dragged while being guided by some servants to a nearby room.

Finding Fengzhi and Chen Xin alone in the office, a black hole appeared in the middle of the room, Gu Rong stepping outside from it "So the little boy was right with it. The little she-devil evolving her spirit to the Nine Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda."

"The Beautiful Silk Tulip's properties were true." Fengzhi nodded seriously "Elder Bone, increase the range of search, I want to find if there are more Beautiful Silk Tulips and about Dugu Bo's medical garden."

"It certainly seemed to be something at the Sunset Forest, but unluckily, it was truly destroyed. Nevertheless, I would search for others" Gu Rong said.

"Fengzhi" Chen Xin talked "Why did you let the little devil teach him? You will be a better teacher and if there was some need, even I could have taught him. I was about to teach my granddaughter about it anyway."

"You are right, but I want for Rongrong and Haotian to spend more time together" Fengzhi said "Haotian's incredible strength and growth, plus his wits and mysterious knowledge, we can't let him escape, needing him to tie at the clan."

Chen Xin realized it "You want to marry him into the clan with Rongrong."

"Certaintly" Fengzhi nodded "I would respect Rongrong's decision, never forcing her to marry but for what I saw, she had a very good opinion with him, not hating at all spending the time with him. If given time, their relationship might bloom. I only gave them an opportunity. For what happens in the future, it would be them who choose."

Chen Xin frowned, but nodded in the end, accepting it. He wouldn't accept force Rongrong who was a granddaughter for him to marry someone by force, but if it was only a little push and they fall in love later...

Chen Xin turned the window and looked the sky, resting his arm over his back "Mei might gain another rival" Chen Xin sighed, exactly knowing that Meijing was completely in love with Haotian.