Bibi Dong's voice returned to calm, yet carried an undeniable authority as she announced, "Have your men find a way to probe the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

"Give them a lesson, and it would be best to get some information from within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School to see if Ning Fengzhi was behind Chrysanthemum Douluo and the others' disappearance."

"Yes!"

The people inside the hall responded in unison.

“And one more thing,” Bibi Dong added, “the operation must be discreet, and we must not leave any evidence.”

"Regardless of whether it was done by the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School or not, we cannot openly break ties about this matter. Now is not the time for open hostility."

"As ordered."

The group accepted the order and filed out of the main hall.

Only Bibi Dong remained in the main hall.

She leaned back in her chair, closed her eyes, and continued to tap her fingers lightly on the armrest.

Sunlight streamed through the stained-glass windows outside the palace, casting dappled shadows on the ground and stretching Bibi Dong's shadow long and thin.

"Making a move against the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School..."

Bibi Dong muttered to herself, a cold smile playing on her lips.

"No matter what, it's good for me."

She opened her eyes and her gaze fell on the mountain marked "Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School" on the map.

"If we can find out Chrysanthemum Douluo's whereabouts, that would be best."

"Even if we can't find out, and it turns out that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School wasn't behind it, it doesn't matter."

Bibi Dong tapped her finger lightly on the map and analyzed, "It's never a bad thing to take the opportunity to weaken one of the three upper sects."

"Now that they have sided with Qian Renxue, weakening the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is weakening Qian Renxue."

"That girl thinks she's all grown up now and can establish her own power in the Heavenly Dou Empire... Ha."

Bibi Dong thought of Qian Renxue.

She then remained silent for a long time.

The main hall was very quiet, with only the faint sound of the wind blowing.

Bibi Dong sat on the high platform, her face calm, but her eyes were so complex that no one could understand her.

No one knew what she was thinking, and no one dared to disturb her at this time.

……

After leaving the Papal Palace, the numerous cardinals immediately sprang into action.

They first relayed Bibi Dong's orders to the various departments responsible for intelligence and operations, and then convened several senior strategists to discuss the matter behind closed doors for an entire day.

"Testing the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School is easier said than done."

One of the cardinals in charge of planning frowned and said, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School's mountain gate is not so easy to enter. There are patrol teams on the outside, fortifications on the mountainside, and Sword Douluo and Bone Douluo are stationed at the top."

"A direct assault is definitely not an option; we must outsmart them."

"Outsmart them? How exactly do you mean outsmart them?"

Another bishop asked.

"Find a suitable target."

"It's not Ning Fengzhi, nor Sword Douluo or Bone Douluo. Those targets are too big. If we fail, we will be exposed."

"Find someone of moderate status, easy to target, and capable of causing a stir within the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School."

Who is it...?

"Wang Teng."

When the name was mentioned, everyone present fell silent for a moment.

Wang Teng – son-in-law of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, fiancé of Ning Fengzhi's daughter, and an elder of the school.

His status wasn't the highest, but it wasn't low either.

Wang Teng is a core figure of the new generation in the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and his marriage to Ning Rongrong means that he is likely to participate in the sect's decision-making in the future.

More importantly, he was not Ning Fengzhi's biological son, but merely a "son-in-law who married into the family."

In the eyes of the people in the Spirit Hall, assassinating Wang Teng would allow them to obtain information about the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School from him without completely breaking ties with the school.

After all, he's just a son-in-law.

Would the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School really go to war with the Spirit Hall for the sake of Wang Teng?

"This is a good goal."

A cardinal nodded and said, "Wang Teng is not weak, but he is only a Soul Master after all."

“We sent out a titled Douluo-level assassin; he had no chance to resist.”

"Moreover, Wang Teng is a very special person."

Another intelligence officer added, "According to the information we have gathered, Wang Teng's cultivation speed is extremely fast, and his martial spirit has also evolved multiple times."

"He must have many secrets."

"If we could catch him and pry these secrets out of him..."

"Then it's settled."

The cardinal presiding over the meeting made a decision: "Go and ask Ghost Leopard Douluo from the Elders' Hall to take action."

"Ghost Leopard Douluo?"

Someone hesitated for a moment and said, "He's a level 95 Title Douluo. Wouldn't it be too much for him to deal with a Soul Master..."

"will not."

The cardinal waved his hand and said, "It is precisely because the opponent is not too weak that we need a powerhouse of Ghost Leopard Douluo's caliber."

"Shoot him down with one blow, leave no survivors—no, we must leave him alive and bring him back."

"We need what's in his head."

No one raised any further objections.

……

The Elders' Hall.

Ghost Leopard Douluo stood on the platform outside the hall, his hands behind his back, gazing at the distant, rolling mountains.

He was tall and had a cold, stern face. His eyes were as sharp as a cheetah's, and he exuded a dangerous aura.

Upon receiving the mission, Ghost Leopard Douluo didn't ask any further questions, simply saying, "Understood."

Then, he changed into a black outfit, covering most of his face, and left the Spirit Hall without leaving any insignia on his body.

Ghost Leopard Douluo was extremely fast, his figure flashing across the treetops like a black lightning bolt.

The wind whistled in my ears, and the mountains and rivers rushed past beneath my feet.

His target was Heaven Dou City, or rather, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School.

Ghost Leopard Douluo remained expressionless, but secretly he was calculating in his heart: Wang Teng... Soul Master, his martial soul is a spinning top, and he is good at fire attacks, poison attacks, and defense.

It is said that there is also a soul bone skill that can teleport.

"interesting."

A cruel smile crept across his lips as he said, "I'd like to see how long you can last against me."

The black figure disappeared into the horizon, speeding northward.

Chapter 410 Wang Teng's Suspicion

After the matter of Tiandou City came to an end, Wang Teng's title was promoted by one rank.

Becoming a count from a viscount is quite an honor for one's ancestors.

However, Wang Teng has always focused on cultivation and doesn't care much about these things.

With a higher rank and a larger fiefdom, it simply meant that his father and elder brother had more to worry about.

After the incident, Wang Teng returned to Tiger King Ridge.

When a viscount becomes a count, his territory needs to be expanded accordingly.

Tiger King Ridge is no longer the desolate mountain valley it once was.

The city was built, with towering walls, wide streets, and numerous shops, bustling with people, already showing signs of prosperity.

Wang Wu and his son Wang Sheng were extremely busy, one in charge of personnel and the other in charge of finances and supplies, and they worked together quite well.

Wang Teng did not stay in the city for long.

He largely entrusted the construction of the territory to his father and elder brother.

It was called an explanation, but there wasn't much to say. It was just telling them that they could handle the territory matters themselves, and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School would send someone to take charge of the specifics.

Wang Wu nodded repeatedly, while Wang Sheng had a "don't worry, go ahead" expression on his face.

"You better watch your step out there."

Wang Wu saw Wang Teng off at the city gate, patted him on the shoulder, and spoke with a mixture of reluctance and helplessness.

My son has grown up, he's become independent, and I can't keep him.

"Got it, Dad."

Wang Teng turned and got into the carriage.

Inside the carriage, Ning Rongrong and Zhu Zhuqing were already seated.

Ning Rongrong lifted the carriage curtain, waved to Wang Wu, and said, "Goodbye, Uncle!"

Wang Wu grinned and waved.

The wheels rolled, and the carriage drove away from Tiger King Ridge.

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