Ning Fengzhi didn't make Gu Yi wait long; he came to the academy the next day.
"Dean Gu, can I take your words to my daughter as a promise?" Ning Fengzhi now always brought Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo with him whenever he came to see Gu Yi. After all, Gu Yi had killed Yu Yuanzhen, a fellow upper-ranking member of the three great sects. Besides, both Sword and Bone Douluo had offended Gu Yi before. If Gu Yi decided to retaliate, Ning Fengzhi's defenses alone wouldn't stand a chance.
"Of course." Gu Yi had prepared three martial arts manuals for Ning Fengzhi. Though they weren't top-tier, they were still quite good.
Now, it was time to negotiate.
The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan was wealthy, so they naturally had plenty of valuable items. After that incident, Gu Yi had decided to forge a blade that surpassed any earthly weapon—a sword for killing. He needed many precious materials, which he could only obtain from the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan.
"Then please name your price, Dean."
If spending money could acquire precious self-created spirit skills, it would be a great bargain. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, with its Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Pagoda spirit, never lacked wealth or treasures.
"Deal. Here are the items I need." Gu Yi took out a list of rare materials from his spirit guide. If he asked Dugu Bo to gather these, even with Xue Beng's help, it might still be impossible, given the rarity of some of the materials. For example, Deep Sea Silvermother, the toughest material.
"I agree, but these items are quite numerous. If the goods Dean Gu provides don't satisfy me, the deal won't go through." Ning Fengzhi's heart skipped a beat when he saw the list. These items were expensive, even for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan. Though he was wealthy, he wasn't a fool. The price could be paid, but the goods had to be good too.
"Naturally. I can demonstrate them for you to decide." Gu Yi and Ning Fengzhi, along with the other two, moved to an open area.
"The first technique, Shadow Step. It's a speed-enhancing self-created spirit skill."
Gu Yi demonstrated Shadow Step without using too much power. This technique emphasized speed over skill. The onlookers, all high-level spirit masters, could tell Gu Yi wasn't using much spirit power, only about the level of a spirit grandmaster, yet his speed was able to match that of a spirit elder.
"Even an auxiliary spirit master can achieve the speed of an agile attack system spirit master of the same level with this technique. Are you satisfied with this self-created spirit skill?" Gu Yi asked after completing the demonstration.
Ning Fengzhi nodded. For auxiliary spirit masters, this was a tremendous benefit, greatly enhancing their safety.
"Next, Iron Fist."
Gu Yi again used minimal power to demonstrate this martial art, which appeared more aggressive and powerful, enhancing his strength.
Ning Fengzhi was satisfied once more. For the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, having these body techniques and combat skills was extremely beneficial. He eagerly awaited the last martial art.
"The final technique, Blood Burn.
This self-created spirit skill doesn't focus on technique like Iron Fist or Shadow Step. Instead, it temporarily compresses one's blood to unleash greater power." Gu Yi demonstrated Blood Burn. For others, using this blood-consuming power burst would be a severe detriment. But for Gu Yi, who had the Blue Silver Emperor right leg bone, it was no big deal. He could keep Blood Burn active as long as he wanted.
At their level, though, Blood Burn had lost much of its usefulness.
The three martial arts Gu Yi provided were ones he no longer valued highly, as they hadn't reached the mental domain. However, in the Douluo Continent, they were still considered advanced martial arts. Even Ning Rongrong and her peers were only learning techniques that involved meridians.
This deal was quite favorable for Ning Fengzhi and his clan. After the demonstration, both sides fully agreed to the deal.
Gu Yi hadn't shared his highest-level techniques because he wanted to see if they could create their own martial arts. If they still clung to spirit skills at this point, it would be truly disappointing.
After Ning Fengzhi and his companions left, Gu Yi also left the academy. Once Ning Fengzhi delivered the materials, he could begin crafting his killing sword. He wasn't obsessed with swordsmanship, but the killing sword held significant meaning, prompting him to reforge it.
"Fengzhi, he must have even more advanced self-created spirit skills. Should we ally with other sects..."
Gu Rong was cut off by Ning Fengzhi, "Uncle Gu, don't mention this again. The world has been peaceful for too long. I sense the Spirit Hall is brewing a greater conspiracy. If we act rashly, we might fall into their trap and give them a reason to attack."
Ning Fengzhi thought far ahead. The Pope of the Spirit Hall wasn't an ordinary woman; she was unreadable.
"Alright." Gu Rong had only made a suggestion. After all, Gu Yi wasn't weak either.
"However, we needn't worry too much. Although Gu Yi is also unreadable, I feel he isn't an ordinary person. The Spirit Hall may undergo significant changes."
...
"What's this?" Gu Yi swiftly moved through the academy, quickly arriving by Lin Qing, who was training.
"Qing'er, give me the Blue Silver Emperor." Ignoring their curious looks, Gu Yi took the Blue Silver Emperor pot Lin Qing handed over and disappeared.
Back in his office, Gu Yi placed the Blue Silver Emperor on the table.
"Come out. I know you've regained consciousness." He spoke to the Blue Silver Emperor.
Silence filled the room.
"Who are you?" A clear voice emanated from the Blue Silver Emperor, followed by blue-gold light filling the office. When the light dissipated, a translucent figure appeared before Gu Yi.
The Blue Silver Emperor had regained consciousness with the help of the Blue Silver King and its bloodline, though it lost its hundred-thousand-year cultivation, preventing it from taking human form again.
"You should know better than anyone who I am."
(End Of Chapter)