Douluo Continent: Reincarnated as Dongfang Qingcang, Unrivaled in the Mortal World

Chapter 40: They're nothing more than slightly larger ants. [Seeking monthly votes and subscriptions]

Dongfang Qingcang stood with his hands behind his back, facing the setting sun, and said, "I'm in a good mood today, so I'll take you out for a nice meal. Just then, Ning Fengzhi sent me a letter at noon today, wanting to give me something."

"Something?" Little Orchid asked, puzzled. "What thing?"

"You'll see when you get there. But I really don't care about the things in this world. They're either incredibly weak in spirit power or just a bunch of broken copper and scrap iron. Any one of my random items can shock the entire Douluo Continent."

Although his words were incredibly arrogant, he was, after all, the Demon Lord Dongfang, and he certainly had the right to be arrogant. Moreover, he also possessed a large number of magical treasures, making him a figure who could shake the Three Realms.

黑曜炎也是舔了舔嘴唇，这几天里，他几乎每天都在打架，几乎把整个杀戮之都的家伙都揍了一遍，让那群家伙知道东方尊上的名字。

Now that we're back, we should naturally have a good meal.

Dongfang Qingcang brought Xiaolanhua to Tiandou City, where they encountered Ning Fengzhi, the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, at a restaurant.

Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo sat on chairs at the hotel entrance. They looked like they had been there for quite some time, having already finished three pots of tea.

"Have you been waiting long?"

Upon hearing the familiar voice, Ning Fengzhi and Sword Douluo immediately stood up from their chairs and turned around. They saw Dongfang Zun Shang, with a full head of white hair, walking towards them.

Ning Fengzhi bowed politely and said, "Greetings, Your Excellency."

Sword Douluo simply nodded, without showing much respect or awe towards Dongfang Qingcang.

After all, as a fellow Title Douluo, it was only natural for him to be arrogant. Unless Dongfang Qingcang was a god, he would only nod slightly even if Dongfang Qingcang was a level 99 Peerless Douluo.

This restaurant has a history of three thousand years. It is said to have been built by the emperor. The reason it has been able to survive for so long is naturally because its owner is at the Soul Douluo level, and the owners of each generation have been Soul Douluo powerhouses.

Ning Fengzhi requested a private room. Most of the people who came here were nobles of the empire or passing merchants.

"Miss Orchid, please order whatever you like. Today's expenses will be covered by my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Seeing how generous Sect Leader Ning was, Xiao Lan Hua didn't hold back either, after all, she hadn't eaten all day and was starving.

Obsidian Flame also flew over, using magic to condense a finger, and poked at the food on the menu, saying, "This one, and this one, remember to add extra spice, I like it a bit spicy."

Ning Fengzhi nodded and smiled slightly, not caring where Obsidian Flame and Little Orchid were ordering food. As the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, he was incredibly wealthy, and could easily afford to buy the entire restaurant.

Dongfang Qingcang wasn't the type to take advantage of others, so he said directly, "I'll pay for today's expenses myself. There's no need for Sect Leader Ning to go to such lengths."

"This won't do."

Ning Fengzhi said with a straight face, "It is my honor to host Your Excellency. Moreover, it was I who invited Your Excellency. If I were unwilling to even pay for the wine, wouldn't I be ridiculed by the world?"

"Oh, right."

Thinking of this, Ning Fengzhi turned to look at Dongfang Qingcang, and with a smile, took out an extremely precious treasure from his soul tool, saying, "Your Majesty Dongfang Qingcang, this Azure Heart is the most precious soul tool of my Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School. I will give it to you today."

Soul tools are man-made objects created by carving core magic arrays on rare metals and gems.

Soul tools are broadly classified into three categories: melee soul tools, ranged soul tools, and fixed-position soul tools. In addition, there are other types of soul tools, such as storage soul tools and humanoid soul tools.

After obtaining a precious soul tool, soul masters can refine and inscribe it to upgrade and strengthen it, making it even more powerful.

The method of making soul tools has been lost throughout history, and these precious soul tools were left behind by successive family heads many years ago.

The "Azure Heart" that Ning Fengzhi gave away was a defensive soul tool that could withstand the strongest attack from a Title Douluo powerhouse, and could also improve one's bones and temper one's soul.

Sword Douluo chimed in, "Brother Dongfang, since Feng Zhi is giving it to you, then accept it. So far, there haven't been many people who have received gifts from Feng Zhi."

Dongfang Qingcang raised an eyebrow, looked at the "Azure Heart" on the table, and shook his head speechlessly.

After all, soul tools are incredibly precious to the people of this world, but to him, they are nothing more than useless trifles.

It's tasteless to eat, but a pity to throw it away.

But since it was a gift from the other party, it would be unreasonable to refuse it, so Dongfang Qingcang kicked Xiaolanhua.

Xiao Lanhua understood immediately and took the soul tool from the table, smiling as she said, "Then thank you very much, Sect Master Ning."

"You jest. I originally intended to give this soul tool to Your Excellency last time, but I left in a hurry and forgot about it. Please forgive me."

Ning Fengzhi truly deserves to be the sect leader of the three upper sects. Whether it's winning people's hearts or doing things, he is impeccable. Otherwise, he wouldn't have been able to dominate a region at the age of fifty-something.

Such conduct is indeed rare.

Ning Fengzhi took a sip of tea, nodded and smiled, "I apologize for inviting you here, Your Excellency. This small gift is nothing but a token of my respect, please do not stand on ceremony."

Dongfang Qingcang, with his refined and easygoing demeanor, put down his teacup, somewhat speechless, realizing that he was simply not very good with words.

Now, after hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, even if they didn't want to accept it, they had no choice but to.

If you don't accept it, it's disrespectful.

For someone as knowledgeable as Ning Fengzhi, a person's character is reflected in their face and body.

Ning Fengzhi had figured out Dongfang Qingcang's personality perfectly. All he needed to do was say some nice things to make the other party feel comfortable, and everything else was just a minor detail.

Obsidian grabbed a chicken leg and stuffed it into his mouth, completely disregarding his image. It seemed he hadn't eaten for a while and was starving.

After all, there is no magic to replenish this world, so it is normal for summoned beasts to feel hungry, unless they can stay by Dongfang Qingcang's side all the time.

Ning Fengzhi glanced at Sword Douluo Chen Xin sitting beside him. The latter understood and picked up his wine cup, smiling as he said, "Brother Dongfang, over the years, there have been few people that I, Chen Xin, can admire, but you are one of them. Not only did you defeat me, but you also beat Tang Hao to a pulp. I admire you greatly."

"They're just ants, nothing to worry about."

"Uh... ants?"

(End of this chapter)