"Uncle Xiaoren, this is what happened." Ning Zhuo returned to the family and told Ning Xiaoren what Zheng Jian had said about exploring the Immortal Palace.
"I think it would be inappropriate for me to agree to it on the spot since I am from the Ning family."
"So, I'm specifically asking for your opinion, Uncle Xiaoren. Do you think I should agree to this?"
"You can tell me, your uncle, such an important matter and let me help you decide. It shows that you trust me. I am very happy!" Ning Xiaoren patted Ning Zhuo's shoulder, sighed, and looked happy.
He was very pleased that Ning Zhuo was so sensible.
In fact, he already knew about this decision that the three parties had agreed upon.
The Ning family must send Ning Zhuo to participate! On the one hand, the Ning family needs to maintain its influence in the alliance of the three families and needs to make continuous contributions to ensure the current distribution share.
On the other hand, according to the contract agreed upon by the three parties, Ning Zhuo’s combat capability was intact, and it would be unreasonable for him not to participate.
Ning Zhuo actually has no right to choose.
He has to agree whether he agrees or not.
Of course, Ning Xiaoren would not say this directly.
Ning Zhuo did not make the decision on his own this time, but came back to ask him for instructions. This kind of obedience made Ning Xiaoren most satisfied.
Ning Xiaoren's deepest feeling at this moment was that the effort he had spent to win over Ning Zhuo was not in vain and was completely worth it! "Since everyone values you so much, just go."
"Perform well, and the Ning family will soon have a third cultivator at the peak of the third level."
"This time, you alone represent our Ning family."
"Don't be timid, remember, remember, the entire Ning family is backing you up!"
After a pause, Ning Xiaoren continued, "It's just that this time, although you are appointed as the leader, you don't have any fellow tribesmen around to help you."
"However, the Zheng family monks should take the initiative to unite with us."
"The Zhou family is the one you should be wary of. They have the largest number of people and are likely not to obey your orders. You should be mentally prepared in this regard."
Ning Zhuo looked stunned and was actually slightly surprised in his heart.
From Ning Xiaoren's words, Ning Zhuo quickly realized that the young patriarch in front of him had a keen eye and foresight for power.
He had made a thorough analysis of the internal structure of the three companies' alliance. Although the action had not officially begun, he had already judged the future.
This coincides with Ning Zhuo's expectations.
Ning Zhuo thought again and felt that it was reasonable for Ning Xiaoren to have such accomplishments.
"The Ning family has always implemented a policy of strengthening the trunk and weakening the branches. Ning Xiaoren has personally suppressed many branches. On the other hand, the clan leader stays behind the scenes. He only intervenes when things get out of hand."
"Ning Xiaoren has always been on the front line. If he didn't have the ability to fight for power, how could he have sat in the position of young patriarch for so many years?"
Ning Zhuo bowed and said, "Uncle Xiaoren, I will keep your advice in mind!"
“What should I do if this happens?”
Ning Zhuo asked with an innocent look on his face.
Ning Xiaoren pondered and said, "On the one hand, you have to take good care of the Zheng family cultivators and bring them some practical support. On the other hand, you need to succeed. If you can lead them to go deeper and deeper into the Lava Immortal Palace and make breakthroughs repeatedly, others will naturally attach themselves to you. Even the Zhou family will recognize your strength."
Ning Zhuo nodded: "My nephew understands."
"So, if I lead them to a successful exploration, what rewards will the family give me?"
The young patriarch was stunned.
Since he came to power, he had never encountered such a straightforward request.
Ning Xiaoren suddenly felt disgust and aversion in his heart.
He kept smiling, stretched out his finger, and tapped Ning Zhuo: "You, aren't you already very rich? I heard that you even take care of other people and are generous enough to share spiritual food with them."
Ning Xiaoren said it nonchalantly, but deep down, he was actually quite wary of Ning Zhuo's action! What was the nature of this?
This is forming a clique and forming a party for personal gain! It means that Ning Zhuo is in the Qi Refining Stage, not the Foundation Establishment Stage, and it means that Ning Zhuo is currently being used by the Ning family, so Ning Xiaoren couldn't hold back.
Ning Zhuo had already prepared his words. He scratched his head and said, "Uncle Xiaoren, they are all my classmates. I just want to help them."
"Especially Ning Chen and Ning Yong. They and I lived and died together. I helped them and they helped me. We trusted each other."
"Speaking of money, I never thought I was rich."
“I never feel like I have too much money!”
Ning Xiaoren deeply agreed with this statement, and he had never felt that he had too much money.
Ning Xiaoren felt that it was reasonable for Ning Zhuo to love money so much and never doubted it.
From the intelligence, it can be seen that Ning Zhuo has lived in poverty for more than ten years. Such an upbringing must have made him extremely frugal. At the same time, he has a morbid desire and obsession for resources.
Ning Xiaoren said vaguely to Ning Zhuo: The family will not forget Ning Zhuo's contribution, and there will definitely be a reward.
Ning Zhuo had anticipated Ning Xiaoren's reaction and immediately asked, "Uncle Xiaoren, I've read Zhou's book "Spiritual Theory" and I found it very inspiring."
"I wonder if our family has such books?"
"Our Ning family has a long history and has produced Nascent Soul level figures."
"Unfortunately, when we were in the North Wind Country, we were framed by villains and had to migrate with our entire clan."
"Xiao Zhuo, if you perform well this time and bring honor to our Ning family, I will risk my reputation to apply to the higher authorities for you to obtain the relevant secret manuals and treasures to read."
Ning Zhuo nodded repeatedly and said, "Uncle Xiaoren, I heard that Ning Xiaohui used the Flowing Clouds Talisman, and her strength improved by leaps and bounds. Can you give me one too?"
A fierce light flashed in Ning Xiaoren's eyes, and disgust surged in his heart.
He thought to himself, "The Flowing Clouds Talisman! Even a young clan leader like me can't afford to use it. How can a mere branch of your clan have the qualifications and dignity to ask for it?"
Ning Xiaoren suppressed his disdain and anger, and said in a friendly manner: "The Flowing Clouds and Flowing Water Talisman is a spiritual talisman, which has a trace of spirituality from heaven and earth, and is extremely rare. There is only one in the whole clan, and it is given to Ning Xiaohui for use. It is a special case and it is urgent."
"This talisman is something that even I don't dare to hope for."
"But there is still hope for you, Xiaozhu!"
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"As long as you break through the level of the Immortal Palace and make such a great contribution that the whole clan is proud of you and has to obey you, it will be natural for you to use this treasure talisman."
Ning Zhuo pretended to be inspired and said, "Uncle Xiaoren, I'm a little short of money recently. I've almost used up all the spirit stones I used before."
"Can you lend me some spiritual stones?"
Ning Xiaoren took a deep breath and tried his best to maintain a smile: "It has only been a few days since the three subsidies were issued. Xiaozhuo, are you spending them so quickly? Well, I will make a private arrangement for you and withdraw some subsidies for you in advance. What do you think?"
"That's good! Thank you, Uncle Xiaoren." Ning Zhuo looked very happy.
Ning Xiaoren couldn't help but said, "Xiaozhuo, you can't be so wasteful with money. There's no need to buy some spiritual food. Pills are cheaper than spiritual food, and the effects are also very good."
Ning Zhuo looked like he was listening to advice: "Okay, Uncle Xiaoren, I will eat less in the future."
He looked above Ning Xiaoren's head and saw a life-threatening thread falling, connecting him and Ning Xiaoren.
Ning Zhuo deliberately prolonged this tug of war in order to plant the seeds of Ning Xiaoren's magical powers.
He discovered that although the life-saving thread was difficult to connect in actual combat, as long as it was planted on a daily basis, it would be maintained for a long time.
As for how long it can last, Ning Zhuo has not yet tested its limit.
In short, through this time, Ning Xiaoren also became the object of connection with the prototype of his supernatural powers.
Looking at Ning Zhuo's leaving back, Ning Xiaoren fell into deep thought.
Ning Zhuo had plenty of cultivation resources, and more importantly, he was willing to share them! In a short period of time, he had a group of people around him.
Moreover, these people are almost all branches!
Regardless of whether this was an unintentional act on Ning Zhuo's part, this action has already aroused Ning Xiaoren's vigilance.
The Ning family branch has always lacked a leader, so over the years, the branch has become loose.
Ning Zhuo's appearance filled this gap.
He showed off his third-level peak cultivation, which made him a big star. The family pretended to be testing his talent, which made him even more famous.
Now, everyone in the family knows that Ning Zhuo has talent, and although the specifics have not yet been determined, his future is bright.
People tend to seek benefits and avoid harm.
Many people think this way: invest in Ning Zhuo when he is weak, and wait until he becomes successful in the future, as long as you consider their old friendship and give him a little help, you will definitely make a lot of money! Ning Xiaoren is very clear that the branch of the Ning family has begun to slowly revolve around Ning Zhuo.
"The bad thing is that Ning Xiaohui is injured, and the main vein can't hold back the repair team."
"Ning Zhuo has already begun to build up momentum. If he continues to succeed, the momentum around him will grow stronger and stronger."
"However, fortunately, the difficulty of Lava Fairy Palace is extremely high, and there must be many levels. Even if Ning Zhuo can clear it in a short period of time, it will only be one or two levels at most."
"This time is enough for Ning Xiaohui to recover as before, participate in the exploration of the Immortal Palace, and take back the power she lost from Ning Zhuo."
When Ning Xiaoren thought of this, his slightly nervous mood relaxed a little.
Ning Zhuo returned to his uncle's house.
Wang Lan handed over some fruit and took the opportunity to ask, "Xiao Zhuo, I heard that you just came back from the young patriarch. You..."
"Oh, don't worry, Auntie. I specifically asked Uncle Xiaoren for mercy on my uncle's behalf."
Wang Lan immediately showed her joy: "Then, the young patriarch said, when will your uncle be released?"
Ning Zhuo shook his head: "Uncle Xiaoren didn't mention this."
"Aunt, I'm going to start practicing."
As he said this, Ning Zhuo pretended to close the door.
Wang Lan suppressed her anger and forced a smile: "Then Xiaozhu, you should practice well. I'm leaving now, leaving now!"
(End of this chapter)