Chapter 125

"Uncle Ning Xiaoren, that is how things are." Unlike Ning Zhuo returned to the family and informed Ning Xiaoren about the exploration of the Xian Gong that Zheng Jian had mentioned.

"I thought, as a member of the Ning family, it would be inappropriate for me to agree on the spot."

"So, I specifically sought your opinion, Uncle. Do you think I should agree?"

"You can tell me, your uncle, about such an important matter and let me help you decide; it shows you trust me. I am very happy!" Ning Xiaoren patted Unlike Ning Zhuo's shoulder and sighed, his expression pleasant.

He felt very gratified that Unlike Ning Zhuo was so sensible.

In fact, he had long known about this decision agreed upon by the three families.

The Ning family was bound to send Unlike Ning Zhuo to participate!

On one hand, it was necessary to maintain the Ning family's influence in the three-family alliance, and constant contribution was needed to ensure the current share of distribution.

On the other hand, according to the contract agreed upon by the three families, Unlike Ning Zhuo's combat power was intact, so it would be unjustifiable for him not to participate.

Unlike Ning Zhuo actually had no right to choose.

Whether he agreed or not, he had to agree.

Of course, Ning Xiaoren would not say this directly.

Unlike Ning Zhuo did not make the decision himself this time, but came back to ask for his instructions; this kind of obedience was what satisfied Ning Xiaoren the most.

Ning Xiaoren's deepest feeling at this moment was that the price he had paid to win over Unlike Ning Zhuo before had not been in vain and was completely worth it!

"Since everyone values you so much, you should go."

"Perform well; the Ning family will soon have its third peak third-layer cultivator."

"This time, you alone represent our Ning family."

"No need to be timid; remember, remember, the entire Ning family is your backing!"

After a pause, Ning Xiaoren continued: "It's just that this time, although you are appointed as the leader, you have no clansmen by your side to help you."

"However, the Zheng family cultivators should take the initiative to unite with us."

"The Zhou family is the one you need to be wary of. They have the largest number of people and are likely not to obey your orders. In this regard, you must be mentally prepared."

Unlike Ning Zhuo showed a look of astonishment, and in his heart, he was indeed slightly surprised.

From these words of Ning Xiaoren, Unlike Ning Zhuo quickly realized that the young clan leader before him had keenness and foresight regarding power.

He analyzed the internal structure of the three-family alliance very well; although the operation had not officially started, he had already judged the future.

This coincided with Unlike Ning Zhuo's expectations.

Unlike Ning Zhuo thought about it, and it was reasonable for Ning Xiaoren to have such attainments.

"The Ning family has always implemented a policy of strengthening the trunk and weakening the branches. Ning Xiaoren has personally suppressed many branch lineages. Conversely, the clan leader remains steadily behind the scenes. Only when things get big and out of hand does he step in."

"Ning Xiaoren has always been on the front line; if he didn't have the ability to struggle for power, how could he have sat in the position of young clan leader for so many years?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo bowed: "I will keep your advice in mind, Uncle!"

"If this situation arises, what should I do?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo asked, his face innocent.

Ning Xiaoren pondered: "On one hand, you should take good care of the Zheng family cultivators and bring them some tangible partiality. On the other hand, you need to achieve success. If you can lead them to continuously penetrate deeper into the Lava Xian Gong and make repeated breakthroughs, others will naturally attach themselves to you. Even the Zhou family will acknowledge your strength."

Unlike Ning Zhuo nodded: "I understand, Uncle."

"Then, if I lead them to explore successfully, does the family have any rewards?"

The young clan leader was astonished.

Since taking office, he had never encountered such a straightforward request.

A wave of disgust and repulsion surged in Ning Xiaoren's heart.

On the surface, his smile did not diminish in the slightest; he stretched out his finger and pointed at Unlike Ning Zhuo: "You, aren't you already very rich? I heard that you even take care of others, generous enough to share spirit food with them."

Ning Xiaoren said it nonchalantly, light and airy, but deep down, he was quite wary of this move by Unlike Ning Zhuo!

What is the nature of this?

This is forming cliques and engaging in factionalism!

It was only because Unlike Ning Zhuo was in the Qi Condensation Stage, not the Foundation Establishment Stage, and because Unlike Ning Zhuo was currently being used by the Ning family, that Ning Xiaoren held back.

Unlike Ning Zhuo had long prepared his rhetoric; he scratched his head: "Uncle, they are all my classmates, and I just wanted to help them."

"Especially Ning Chen and Ning Yong; the two of them have lived and died with me. I help them, they help me, and we trust each other."

"Speaking of money, I have never felt that I am very rich."

"I have never felt that I have too much money!"

Ning Xiaoren felt the same way about this; he had never felt that he had too much money either.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was so fond of money, Ning Xiaoren felt it was reasonable and never doubted it.

It could be seen from the intelligence that Unlike Ning Zhuo had lived in poverty for more than a decade. Such a growth experience must have made him exceptionally frugal. And at the same time, he had a pathological desire and obsession for resources.

Ning Xiaoren was vague to Unlike Ning Zhuo: the family would not forget Unlike Ning Zhuo's contribution, and there would definitely be rewards.

Unlike Ning Zhuo had long expected Ning Xiaoren's performance and immediately pursued: "Uncle, I have read the Zhou family's 'On Spirituality' and found it very inspiring."

"I wonder if our family has any such classics?"

"Hehe." Ning Xiaoren smiled, "Of course! When our Ning family was in the North Wind Kingdom, we were an old-fashioned cultivation family, with strength far stronger than the Zhou family, almost occupying a city alone."

"Our Ning family has a long history and once produced Nascent Soul-level figures."

"Unfortunately, when we were in the North Wind Kingdom, we were framed by treacherous people and had to relocate the entire clan."

"Little Zhuo, if you perform well this time and bring great honor to our Ning family, I will risk my old face to apply for you to read relevant secret books and treasures."

Unlike Ning Zhuo nodded repeatedly and said again: "Uncle, I heard that Ning Xiaohui used the Floating Cloud and Flowing Water Talisman, and her strength improved by leaps and bounds. Can you give me one too?"

A flash of sharp light flickered in the depths of Ning Xiaoren's eyes, and the disgust in his heart rose sharply.

He thought: "Floating Cloud and Flowing Water Talisman! Even I, the young clan leader, cannot afford to use it. You, a mere branch lineage, what qualifications and face do you have to ask?"

Ning Xiaoren suppressed the disdain and anger in his heart and said kindly: "The Floating Cloud and Flowing Water Talisman is a spirit talisman, possessing a wisp of heaven and earth spirituality, and is extremely rare. There is only one in the whole clan, and it was used by Ning Xiaohui as a special case for an urgent matter."

"Even I dare not covet this talisman."

"However, you still have hope, Little Zhuo!"

"As long as you break through the Xian Gong barriers and make contributions so great that the whole clan is proud of you and has to admire you, then giving you this treasure talisman to use will be a matter of course."

Unlike Ning Zhuo made a look of being inspired and said again: "Uncle, I have been a bit tight on cash recently; the spirit stones I had before are almost used up."

"Do you think you could lend me some spirit stones?"

Ning Xiaoren took a deep breath and tried his best to maintain a smile: "The subsidies for the three families were only issued a few days ago, right? Little Zhuo, are you using them so fast? How about this, I will make the decision privately to advance you some subsidies. What do you think?"

"That would be great! Many thanks, Uncle." Unlike Ning Zhuo's face showed great joy.

Ning Xiaoren couldn't help but care: "Little Zhuo, you can't spend money so lavishly. Some spirit food is unnecessary to buy; pills are cheaper than spirit food, and the effects are also very good."

Unlike Ning Zhuo looked like he was listening to advice: "Okay, Uncle, I will eat less in the future."

He looked at the top of Ning Xiaoren's head, where a thread of life had already fallen, connecting him and Ning Xiaoren.

This tug-of-war, Unlike Ning Zhuo deliberately dragged out, was to plant the prototype of the divine ability for Ning Xiaoren.

He discovered: although the thread of life is difficult to connect in actual combat, as long as it is planted on weekdays, it will be maintained for a long time.

As for how many days it can be maintained, Unlike Ning Zhuo has not yet tested the limit.

In short, through this time, Ning Xiaoren also became the object of his divine ability prototype connection.

Watching Unlike Ning Zhuo's departing back, Ning Xiaoren fell into deep thought.

Unlike Ning Zhuo possessed abundant cultivation resources, and more importantly, he was willing to share!

So much so that in a very short time, a group of people gathered around him.

And, almost all of these people were branch lineages!

Regardless of whether this was Unlike Ning Zhuo's unintentional act, in short, this action had already aroused Ning Xiaoren's vigilance.

The branch lineages of the Ning family had always lacked a figure to carry the flag, so for these years, the branch lineages had been loose.

The appearance of Unlike Ning Zhuo filled this vacancy.

He revealed his peak third-layer cultivation and stole the show. The family's display of testing his talent made him earn even more fame.

Now, the whole clan knew that Unlike Ning Zhuo possessed talent, although it had not been specifically measured, in short, the future was bright.

People are all inclined to seek advantages and avoid disadvantages.

Many people thought so: invest when Unlike Ning Zhuo is weak, and when he flies high in the future, as long as he remembers old feelings and helps a little, it will definitely be a huge profit!

Ning Xiaoren knew very well that the branch lineages of the Ning family had begun to slowly revolve around Unlike Ning Zhuo.

"The bad thing is that Ning Xiaohui was injured, and the main lineage cannot hold down the modification team."

"Unlike Ning Zhuo has already begun to accumulate momentum; if he really continues to succeed, the influence around him will become larger and larger."

"But fortunately, the difficulty of the Lava Xian Gong is extremely high, and there must be many barriers. Even if Unlike Ning Zhuo can break through in a short time, it will be at most one or two barriers."

"This time is enough for Ning Xiaohui to recover as before, participate in the exploration of the Xian Gong, and take back the power she lost from Unlike Ning Zhuo's hands."

Thinking of this, Ning Xiaoren's slightly nervous mood relaxed a little.

Unlike Ning Zhuo returned to his uncle's house.

Wang Lan served fruit and took the opportunity to ask: "Little Zhuo, I heard you just came back from the young clan leader. You..."

"Oh, don't worry, Aunt, I specifically mentioned it to Uncle and pleaded for Uncle."

Wang Lan immediately showed joy: "Then, did the young clan leader say when he would let your uncle out?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo shook his head: "Uncle didn't say that."

"Aunt, I am going to start practicing."

As he said this, Unlike Ning Zhuo made a gesture to close the door.

Wang Lan suppressed her anger and squeezed out a smile: "Then Little Zhuo, you practice well, I'll go now, I'll go now!"