All beasts submit, and the peerless imperial princess is about to defy the heavens!

Her eyes lit up when she saw the exquisite magical artifact in the box.

It was a tiny bell, about the size of a fingernail. It looked like just a thin piece, but it was engraved with intricate patterns and looked extremely exquisite.

She picked it up and shook it.

"Huh? Why is there no sound?"

Could it be a dumbbell?

Just as she was praising her own creative idea, Ning Yao said, "This is a bell I obtained by chance. It's something women use, and I haven't used it much over the years. But now that I see you, I know what it's for."

She looked up and said, "Third Uncle-Master, shouldn't you answer me now, why isn't the bell ringing?"

A smile appeared on Ning Yao's cold face. "You'll have to figure that out yourself, because I don't know how to use it either."

Nian Zhao pouted somewhat unhappily, "Senior brother, could you have given me something useful? Giving me a bell that doesn't even ring means I can't play with it. What's the use of it besides being pretty?"

Ning Yao poked him on the head with a finger. "Your brain is worse than nothing. It's one thing if your brain is bad, but are your eyes also bad? Can't you see that this is a top-grade magic artifact?"

Feng Ning's eyes widened instantly. "Top-quality?"

She really didn't realize it.

Suddenly, the little bell in his hand felt a bit hot. "Uncle-Master, isn't this a bit too precious?"

Nian Zhao grabbed the little bell and put it back into her hand.

“Your third uncle gave it to you, so just take it. What’s so precious about it? Your third uncle doesn’t really need this kind of girl’s trinket.”

Then, when they couldn't see, they kept giving Feng Ning meaningful glances.

Hurry up and put it away, it's a good thing! Even if you don't know how to use it now, it won't hurt to have it in your hand.

Feng Ning was speechless.

Is this your senior brother?

Well, it seems I'm closer to her as her apprentice. After all, I'll be taking care of him in his old age, so I should treat her better.

Thinking this to myself, I happily accepted it.

"Then thank you very much, Third Uncle and Fourth Uncle. I like both of these gifts very much."

After putting the two gifts away, they turned to look at Yao Feibai.

"Then he is?"

Nian Zhao quickly introduced, "Senior brothers, this is Wu Feng, Elder Wen Yao's personal disciple, named Yao Feibai. He has a golden spiritual root and good talent. He is a promising sword cultivator."

The two nodded approvingly.

"You're only eighteen and you've already reached the seventh level of Foundation Establishment. You're quite impressive."

"You have good talent, keep up the good work."

Subsequently, Ning Yao gave him a fifth-tier demon core, and Zhu Kangle gave him a bottle of fourth-tier pills.

Yao Feibai also expressed his gratitude.

Only after everyone had finished exchanging pleasantries did Feng Ning have time to ask about what she had just heard.

"Master, what kind of place is Zhulong Garden?"

Nian Zhao raised an eyebrow. "Want to know?"

Zhu Kangle waved his big arms and shoved Nian Zhao aside, saying, "You child, why are you teasing her? If she cries again, I'll get mad at you!"

Then, with a sly smile, he looked at Feng Ning and said, "Don't be fooled by your master's smug appearance. Let me tell you something."

Then they talked about Zhulong Garden. Actually, the hierarchy within Tianxuan Sect is quite obvious.

Most disciples stay in the outer sect to cultivate after entering the sect. They only have the opportunity to enter the inner sect when the inner sect competition is held. Those who pass the test enter the inner sect, while those who fail continue to stay in the outer sect.

Some of the more talented individuals are accepted into the inner sect or become personal disciples the moment they enter the sect.

Some inner disciples may stand out and be chosen by the elders to become their personal disciples.

If these disciples want to stay in the Tianxuan Sect for a long time and want more and better resources, they need to enter the Elite Disciple Peak.

This places higher demands on the disciples; they must reach the Golden Core stage in their cultivation before they can participate in the selection.

The selection process is very rigorous.

Elite disciples are selected every five years, and anyone can apply.

Only those who overcome numerous obstacles and successfully complete all the assessments can enter the Elite Disciple Peak.

And there is no limit to the number of participants.

This means that as long as you pass the assessment, you will have the opportunity to enter. The number of people who enter each year is uncertain; it could be one or ten.

The so-called Zhulongyuan is the elite of the elite disciples.

The selection process at Zhulongyuan is more rigorous, with higher requirements.

Every disciple who can enter the Candle Dragon Academy is at least at the Nascent Soul stage.

The Heavenly Profound Sect's position as the number one sect on the Profound Spirit Continent is not something to be taken lightly; it relies on these powerful cultivators.

It relies on the foundation of having many Nascent Soul level experts.

These disciples only need to focus on cultivation and don't need to worry about cultivation resources. They then complete sect tasks according to the sect's arrangements.

These tasks are nothing to a Nascent Soul stage expert.

Just as the Elite Disciples Peak has its own administrators, so too does the Candle Dragon Garden.

Feng Ning was somewhat puzzled, "They are all top disciples of the Tianxuan Sect. You are giving them so much power. What if they develop rebellious intentions?"

Nian Zhao smiled and looked at her, "Then what do you think should be done?"

Without hesitation, Feng Ning replied, "Either become the boss yourself, or control him with drugs."

Yao Feibai raised his eyelids slightly but did not speak.

Seeing that they were all silent, Feng Ning asked in confusion, "What's wrong? Did I say something wrong?"

Nian Zhao shook his head. "You're right. If it were you, which method would you use?"

Feng Ning smiled and replied, "Is Master testing me?"

Nian Zhao calmly looked at her and said, "Let's just say that. Tell me your opinion."

“Alright.” She sat up a little straighter. “If it were me, I would choose the first option.”

Ning Yao raised an eyebrow. "Why?"

"Tianxuan Sect is a major sect and would not do such a shady thing as poisoning."

"to be honest."

Feng Ning replied seriously, "They are both an asset and a threat."

"How so?" Zhu Kangle asked.

"The fact that they can cultivate to the Nascent Soul stage means they are not mediocre, and may even be quite talented. It would be best to convince them with our strength. As for young geniuses, drugging them would probably have the opposite effect."

Ning Yao looked at her with satisfaction, "No wonder your master took a special liking to you and praised you every day. Not bad."

Nian Zhao said with a proud look, "Well, you didn't even look at who found it."

Zhu Kangle turned to Yao Feibai and asked, "Little one, what do you think?"

Yao Feibai smiled and said, "I think Feng Ning is right. If you don't truly admire and protect the Tianxuan Sect, those two forces would be a huge threat to the sect, and you wouldn't allow it."