Douluo Continent: Martial Soul Spinning Top, Explosive Warrior

Just as Tang San was focused on collecting toxins deep within the Ten Mile Poisonous Mist, Wang Teng and his group finally returned to Heaven Dou City, weary from their journey.

After entering the city gate, Bone Douluo Gu Rong did not linger and continued to lead Wang Teng's father and elder brother toward the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

His most important task on this trip was to safely and securely settle Wang Teng's family within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

This is a method of control after Wang Teng joined the sect, and it is also a way to curry favor with and win over Wang Teng, a future pillar of the sect (to protect his family from being attacked by others).

As for Wang Teng himself, he went straight to the Qibao Auction House, located in a bustling area of ​​Tiandou City.

There, he successfully met Ning Fengzhi, who was busy with official business.

Ning Fengzhi was in a very good mood at the moment.

Over the course of several months, he had confirmed the amazing efficacy of whale glue through the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's channels, and thanks to Wang Teng's initial reminder, he had preemptively purchased and stockpiled a large quantity on the mainland.

The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's warehouse is currently stockpiled with whale glue, a quantity that will be the envy of any power in the future.

In addition, there's the bond between Wang Teng and Ning Rongrong.

Simply put, Ning Fengzhi now truly regards Wang Teng as one of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's own people.

Chapter 263 Wang Teng Returns, Poisonous Miasma Crisis

"Uncle Ning."

After Wang Teng sat down, he exchanged a few pleasantries and then asked about the unusual thing he had noticed when he entered the city.

"When I returned to Heaven Dou City just now, I noticed that there seemed to be a lot more Soul Masters in the city than usual. In addition, there were also many more soldiers patrolling the streets. What happened?"

"Oh, you mean this?"

Ning Fengzhi picked up his teacup, took a sip, and said slowly, "You don't know, but shortly after you left, someone discovered a huge poisonous miasma in Sunset Forest."

"Actually, it can't be called a 'discovery,' since there was already a sizable area of ​​poisonous miasma there. But this time it's different; the original area of ​​poisonous miasma has suddenly expanded more than ten times, and the range is astonishingly large."

"After the poisonous miasma was discovered, it quickly attracted the attention of various forces."

"Later, under the investigation of various forces, everyone quickly connected the changes in the poisonous miasma with the disappearance of Dugu Bo."

"Think about it, Poison Douluo suddenly disappeared without a trace, and such a large area of ​​poisonous miasma inexplicably appeared in Sunset Forest. If you say these two things are not related, who would believe it?"

"So in recent months, major forces have frequently sent people to investigate the poisonous miasma, all wanting to find out the secrets inside before others."

"Even the Heavenly Dou royal family is on high alert because of Dugu Bo's matter, and has sent troops to monitor the area around the poisonous miasma."

"As a result, there are naturally more Soul Masters in Heaven Dou City, and the number of patrolling soldiers has also increased."

Ning Fengzhi finished speaking in one breath, then felt his mouth was a little dry, so he picked up his teacup and took a few more sips.

Wang Teng's heart skipped a beat after hearing these words.

The ten-mile-long poisonous miasma was discovered so quickly?

The arrangements he had made in that valley flashed through his mind.

The toxins catalyzed by the Snow-White Swan Kissing Fairy Grass should have spread everywhere by now.

That's a divine herb that can amplify poison hundreds or even thousands of times. With it there, the intensity of that poisonous miasma is something ordinary people can't withstand.

However, after a moment's thought, Wang Teng felt a little relieved.

Even if the poisonous miasma is discovered, so what?

Given the potency of that toxicity, even a Title Douluo would have to think twice before entering.

Moreover, the Ice and Fire Yin-Yang Eye is hidden so deep, and surrounded by layers of poisonous fog as a natural barrier, it shouldn't be so easy to discover.

However, to be absolutely certain, he still asked, "Uncle Ning, has anyone discovered anything specific about the poisonous miasma during this period?"

"For example... has anyone successfully gone deep inside and seen anything special?"

"Well..."

Ning Fengzhi thought for a moment, shook his head, and said, "There shouldn't be any."

"After the poisonous miasma appeared, our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School also planted spies there to closely monitor the movements of all parties."

"Anyway, so far, I haven't heard of any major discoveries by any faction."

"That poisonous miasma is too intense. Most people who go in can't get very far before they have to come back. They can't even reach the core area."

At this point, Ning Fengzhi changed the subject, looking at Wang Teng with concern, and asked, "By the way, you've now successfully acquired your third spirit ring. What are your plans for the future?"

Wang Teng answered without hesitation, "Uncle Ning, I plan to go to that poisonous miasma area and take a look inside."

"what?"

Ning Fengzhi frowned immediately, his tone becoming serious as he earnestly said, "Why? You must know that poisonous miasma is no joke."

“Our Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School sent a Soul Saint-level expert to investigate, but he barely made it in less than 800 meters before he was poisoned, became dizzy and disoriented, and fled in a sorry state.”

"The Ye family, who possesses the Nine Heart Begonia Martial Soul, also sent someone, a Soul Douluo-level expert. Do you know what a Soul Douluo is? With that level of cultivation, he only managed to enter about two thousand meters before he couldn't hold on any longer and had to fight his way out."

"According to him, to continue in, one must be a Title Douluo-level expert."

"You have to understand that he is a member of the Ye family. Even if he doesn't have the Nine-Star Begonia Martial Soul, he is still a master of healing and has a lot of detoxification methods."

"Even someone like that won't last long once they're inside."

"So, don't get carried away and rush in just because you think there's some treasure in there."

"Uncle Ning, please listen to me."

Wang Teng smiled slightly and said calmly, "I don't know if Rongrong has mentioned it to you, but the fire-attribute spinning top summoned by my second soul ring has actually undergone an evolution."

"Oh, Rongrong mentioned that."

Ning Fengzhi nodded and said, "She said you have a mutated martial soul, which is a special case. You also absorbed the evil fire of another mutated martial soul master before, so the fire attribute spinning top you summoned was able to evolve."

"I remember it very clearly."

"That makes sense."

As Wang Teng spoke, a burst of soul power suddenly shone from beneath his feet, and a deep purple soul ring slowly rose, swirling and floating in the air between the two of them.

The depth and richness of that purple hue caused even the well-traveled Ning Fengzhi to gasp in surprise, nearly dropping his teacup.

"Good boy!"

Ning Fengzhi stared wide-eyed at the spirit ring in disbelief, and asked in shock, "Your third spirit ring... how many years old is it?"

Before Wang Teng went to hunt for souls, Ning Fengzhi already knew that Wang Teng planned to absorb the third soul ring, even though he was above his level.

However, Ning Fengzhi witnessed this scene firsthand and felt that the impact was still incredibly strong.

With a hint of pride on his face, Wang Teng announced loudly, "Uncle Ning, my third soul ring is nine thousand years old."

"Nine thousand years..."

Ning Fengzhi was speechless for a moment, staring blankly at the young man in front of him.

After learning about the effects of whale glue from Wang Teng, he realized that although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School had acquired a large quantity, the soul masters within the school had not yet officially started using it.

So strictly speaking, this was the first time Ning Fengzhi had personally witnessed someone truly break through the age limit for absorbing soul rings.

However, upon further reflection, Ning Fengzhi couldn't help but feel a surge of excitement when he thought that others in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School could also break through their limits with the help of whale glue, just like Wang Teng.

If this were to actually happen, how much would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's strength increase?

"Uncle Ning, please take another look."

Wang Teng's words pulled Ning Fengzhi back to reality from his daydream.

Ning Fengzhi looked closely and saw a dark purple top, about the size of a washbasin, slowly spinning on the ground in front of Wang Teng.

The top was a deep, dark purple color, with a subtle, flowing sheen on its surface.

With each rotation, a thin layer of purple mist slowly rises around the top, wispy and dreamlike.

Chapter 264 Guardian Elder Chen

"This is...poisonous fog?"

Ning Fengzhi keenly sensed the abnormality of the fog and subconsciously leaned back.

"The spinning top summoned by your third soul skill is poisonous?"

"Yes."

Wang Teng nodded and casually dispelled his soul skill, causing the spinning top and mist to vanish instantly.

"Uncle Ning, I went to the poisonous miasma to see if I could absorb the toxins inside and let my third soul skill, the spinning top, evolve once again."

"Just think, the toxins in that poisonous miasma are so abundant and concentrated, it's practically a natural cultivation paradise for me."

After listening, Ning Fengzhi pondered for a moment, then slowly nodded and said, "I see... that's not impossible."

"Since you have this special ability, there's no harm in giving it a try."

"However, we should still be careful, as that poisonous miasma is extremely dangerous."

"Here's what we'll do: when you go, I'll arrange for a skilled guard to accompany you, so that you'll have someone to look after you if anything happens."

"Thank you, Uncle Ning!"

Wang Teng smiled and agreed, feeling very grateful for his future father-in-law's thoughtful arrangements.

"Alright, you've been working hard for months, you must be exhausted. Go and get some rest."

Ning Fengzhi waved his hand, a kind smile on his face, and said, "Rest well before you set off. You need to be fully rested to get things done."

"Yes."

The two then went their separate ways.

Wang Teng went to the accommodation arranged by Ning Fengzhi to rest and recuperate, while Ning Fengzhi got up and went in another direction to begin selecting a suitable guardian for Wang Teng.

The next morning, just as dawn was breaking, Wang Teng left the Qibao Auction House.

He walked through several still rather deserted streets and soon arrived at the city gate of Tiandou City.

The city gate had just opened, and there weren't many people coming in and out yet. Wang Teng stood on the open ground next to the gate and looked around. Soon he saw the guardian that Ning Fengzhi had arranged for him.

He was an old man, thin and with a slightly hunched back, making him appear somewhat stooped when he stood there.