Chapter 175: Rewarding Unlike Ning Zhuo

Unlike Ning Zhuo's residence.

Breakfast had already been eaten, and Unlike Ning Zhuo arrived in the courtyard.

Ning Chen, Ning Yong, and the others had already arrived.

Upon seeing Unlike Ning Zhuo, the classmates stood up one after another to offer their greetings.

Ning Yong, sporting dark circles under his eyes, shouted joyfully, "Brother Zhuo, I couldn't even sleep last night! I was too excited, hahaha."

The others echoed his sentiment, letting out laughter.

Unlike Ning Zhuo cupped his hands, thanked them again, and after chatting for a few moments, said to the person behind him, "Cousin, feel free to find a spot and sit down."

"Today, we will continue to exchange our insights and experiences on spellcasting. Although you haven't cultivated the Five Elements Qi Law, there is benefit in listening, as you can draw inferences about other cases."

Ning Ji's face was full of embarrassment as he nodded repeatedly, "Right, right. I'll listen to whatever you arrange, Cousin!"

Early that morning, his father, Ning Ze, had summoned him to the study and sternly instructed him to attach himself to Unlike Ning Zhuo with his whole heart.

Ning Ji dared not defy his father's orders, so during breakfast, he had "proactively" requested to follow Unlike Ning Zhuo in his work, to the point that he didn't even want to go to the Talisman Hall anymore.

Unlike Ning Zhuo did not directly accept his following, instead telling him to continue staying in the Talisman Hall.

He did not completely refuse either, instead suggesting that Ning Ji join him in discussing and exchanging spellcasting insights.

This stance from Unlike Ning Zhuo did not let Ning Ze's wishes be fully realized, but it did not leave the latter completely disappointed either.

Ning Ji merged into the crowd and exchanged simple greetings with the others.

He was already Unlike Ning Zhuo's classmate, and these classmates from the Modification Team were all acquaintances of his.

Ning Ji had intended to choose the spot closest to where Unlike Ning Zhuo would be speaking, but at this moment, Ning Chen suddenly spoke up, "This is my seat, what are you grabbing for?"

Ning Ji went "Ah," and said, "Isn't it just sit wherever?"

Ning Chen sneered, "Of course there are rules for seating; at the very least, you must understand the principle of first come, first served. You arrived last, so you should sit at the very back."

Ning Ji let out a 'heh' and said, "You, Ning Chen! To be so arrogant. Don't forget, this courtyard is my family's. I am the host, and you are the guest; how can there be a principle where the guest bullies the host?"

Ning Chen laughed and pointed his hand at Ning Ji, "Do you think we care about this shabby courtyard of yours? We come here only because Brother Zhuo is temporarily staying here. Do you believe that if Brother Zhuo moved to any other residence, we would all follow him there?"

Ning Ji couldn't win an argument against Ning Chen, so he looked to Unlike Ning Zhuo, "Cousin, look at this..."

Unlike Ning Zhuo smiled slightly, "Today, we are discussing spells; it is a mutual exchange and learning, just like a school."

"In a school, we don't talk about cousins; everyone is a classmate."

"Ning Ji, you should sit at the back; it won't affect your learning."

Ning Ji's face couldn't hold up, a flash of shame and anger crossing it as he gritted his teeth, "Since my father told me to follow you, then I will listen to you."

Ning Ji sat down on the outermost, most remote edge of the crowd.

Closest to Unlike Ning Zhuo remained Ning Chen and Ning Yong.

The crowd, seeing this scene, was lost in thought.

"The day before yesterday, we exchanged insights on the Ice-Embracing Technique. Today, I want to talk to everyone about the coordination insights between the Ice-Embracing Technique and the Single Qi Technique."

"If there is anything inadequate or incorrect in what I say, I ask everyone to please not hesitate to offer your guidance."

Unlike Ning Zhuo began his lecture.

Everyone listened with rapt attention, listening carefully.

At first, many of them didn't care, feeling that Unlike Ning Zhuo was just lucky to have encountered a Five Elements Qi Law that suited him.

But when Unlike Ning Zhuo proactively exchanged his spellcasting experiences, they all changed their views, concluding that Unlike Ning Zhuo was indeed a person of talent, and his comprehension of spells was absolutely extraordinary.

Unlike Ning Zhuo was humble, calling it an exchange and discussion, but Ning Chen, Ning Yong, and the others knew clearly that this was Unlike Ning Zhuo imparting precious spellcasting experience to them!

Unlike Ning Zhuo himself possessed early wisdom, benefited from his mother's will, and received education from Sun Lingtong; he had always hidden his strength in the school.

Later, through the rewards from the Lava Xian Gong's leaderboard, his spellcasting experience skyrocketed time and again; guiding these classmates was completely overqualified and more than enough.

In the entire room, the one listening the least attentively was Ning Ji.

Ning Ji felt indignant, feeling that the first time he followed Unlike Ning Zhuo, he had received unfair treatment.

"I am your cousin, yet you actually help outsiders and don't help me!"

"What are you talking about?"

"I haven't even learned the Ice-Embracing Technique or the Single Qi Technique!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo sensed Ning Ji's resentment; the latter hadn't put his heart into exchanging or learning at all. Unlike Ning Zhuo did not point it out, letting Ning Ji immerse himself in his own emotions.

It wasn't until a family messenger visited that Unlike Ning Zhuo interrupted the exchange.

The messenger said, "Unlike Ning Zhuo, the former Young Clan Leader Ning Xiaoren has already been imprisoned; I have brought you the rewards you deserve."

"One Long Juanfeng Carriage magic treasure, one bottle of Three-Aperture Exquisite Heart Pills, three bottles of Qi Condensation Pills, one bottle of Marrow-Cleansing Pills, and one bottle of Detoxification Pills."

After the messenger finished reciting, he handed the storage bag to Unlike Ning Zhuo in front of everyone.

"Take inventory and complete the handover quickly."

Unlike Ning Zhuo opened the storage bag to take a look, nodded slightly after confirming, and asked, "There is no Law-Comprehension Diagram, nor is there any Ice Jade Wine. May I ask what is going on?"

"That's right, Brother Zhuo broke through to the eighth level. He was still in the Modification Team at the time; according to the regulations then, he should have received the opportunity to comprehend the Law-Comprehension Diagram, as well as the Ice Jade Wine!" Ning Yong was the first to speak.

Other classmates also spoke up one after another, offering their support.

The messenger's expression changed slightly, and he waved his hands hurriedly, "Everyone, please stay calm; I am only the first wave."

"Since yesterday, the family high command has been discussing giving Little Brother Unlike Ning Zhuo more compensation."

"These rewards are only a part of it; they were what could be prepared from the clan treasury first, and I was immediately arranged to be the first to deliver them."

"After me, there will be other messengers."

Upon hearing this, the crowd's expressions softened.

"So that's how it is; I misunderstood the messenger." Unlike Ning Zhuo smiled, wanting to invite the messenger into the house to rest.

The messenger refused to stay, and after the handover was completed, he left the small courtyard.

Unlike Ning Zhuo tied the storage bag to his waist and continued to impart spellcasting experience and techniques.

About half an hour later, the second messenger arrived.

"One Five Elements Ruler magic treasure, one Meditation Bell magic treasure, one bottle of Enlightenment Pills, one stack of Qi-Assisting Talismans, and six Harmony Talismans," the messenger announced loudly.

Unlike Ning Zhuo completed the handover with him, confirming that the supplies in the storage bag were correct.

He couldn't help but feel a slight stir in his heart, sensing something.

Seeing that Unlike Ning Zhuo didn't ask questions, the messenger proactively said, "Little Brother Unlike Ning Zhuo, you've been waiting anxiously, right? The Ice Jade Wine will be sent to you; it's just that this type of wine is kept warm in an Ice Heart Jade Pot to ensure its quality and quantity. And the Ice Heart Jade Pot is a precious treasure of our clan, always kept on the Old Ancestor."

"Therefore, to obtain a portion of the wine, one needs to request an audience with the Old Ancestor, have it personally bestowed by the Old Ancestor, and then transferred by the Clan Leader."

Unlike Ning Zhuo smiled, "I am not in a hurry. Messenger, you must be tired; why not come into the house for a rest?"

The messenger waved his hand, "No, no, I still have things to do."

Unlike Ning Zhuo said, "I've troubled the messenger to deliver things multiple times; it's too much of a hassle. Why not let the main branch prepare everything, then notify me, and I will make the trip myself to collect it all at once; that would be most convenient."

The second messenger shook his head slightly, "I only follow orders."

Unlike Ning Zhuo did not let it go easily, "Then please convey my thoughts to them."

"Fine." The second messenger also left.

Unlike Ning Zhuo walked back from the courtyard gate and heard his classmates exchanging excitedly.

"I didn't expect the family high command to be so generous this time!"

"These are all good things; in the past, even Ning Xiaohui didn't have such treatment."

"This is all because Brother Zhuo gave them a profound lesson, making the high command understand what they should do!"

"Hahaha, that's right! Even the Young Clan Leader was pulled off his horse by Brother Zhuo; now, who in the high command dares to mistreat Brother Zhuo? Aren't they afraid of being pulled down by Brother Zhuo again?"

Ning Yong muttered, "Why is delivering a reward so troublesome? Back and forth, why not deliver it all at once?"

Ning Chen, standing to the side, narrowed his eyes, "Perhaps someone in the family high command wants to use this method to tell everyone that they are no longer mistreating Brother Zhuo."

Ever since Ning Yong started calling Unlike Ning Zhuo "Brother Zhuo," this form of address gradually spread.

Especially after what happened yesterday, the classmates all changed how they addressed him, calling him only "Brother Zhuo," and no one addressed Unlike Ning Zhuo by his full name anymore.

By the third time, the messenger finally brought the Ice Jade Wine.

"Two taels of Ice Jade Wine, one Profound Ice Waist Token, two Law-Comprehension Diagrams of 'Ling Shuang' and 'Ao Xue', three stacks of Ice Light Strong Pulse Talismans, one bottle of White Snow Yangchun Pills, and ten top-grade spirit stones!"

After the messenger finished announcing, he also reminded Unlike Ning Zhuo: The Ice Jade Wine is difficult to store for a long time and needs to be consumed as soon as possible. The two diagrams of Ling Shuang and Ao Xue were painted by a master of calligraphy and painting, containing principles, and are not Unlike Ning Zhuo's property, but only temporarily lent to Unlike Ning Zhuo. After the time limit, please return them to the clan treasury on time.

The messenger was about to leave when he was stopped by Unlike Ning Zhuo, who frowned, "These rewards are too many, far exceeding the standard I deserve. I cannot accept rewards without merit; I will only take the portion I should have, and the rest should be returned to the clan treasury."

The messenger was already prepared and blurted out, "These are not just rewards; they also carry the high command's intention of compensation."

"Ning Xiaoren, as the Young Clan Leader, was indeed very unqualified. Little Brother Unlike Ning Zhuo, you explored the Xian Gong and achieved great results; these are all meant to soothe your heart."

"That is the meaning from above."

"These things have all been handed to you, so they are your things. How you dispose of them is your business."

"Farewell."

The messenger left.

Ning Ji finally couldn't hold back, stood up, and called out, "Cousin, you've obtained so many cultivation resources, how can you use them all by yourself?"

"Look, I also helped out at the ancestral hall yesterday."

"Why not lend me those two Law-Comprehension Diagrams to look at, or lend me the Long Juanfeng Carriage; otherwise, the Meditation Bell would also do."

Unlike Ning Zhuo quickly scanned the others, discovering that everyone, to a greater or lesser extent, had a look of being moved.

It was truly because the family high command had given too much, and these classmates of Unlike Ning Zhuo were all sixteen or seventeen years old, and almost none of them had ever seen such a grand gesture.

Ning Ji had actually voiced the inner thoughts of many people.

"Look here."

"Yesterday, we helped with all our might, creating a momentum that shook the entire clan, which is why Ning Xiaoren was pulled off his horse, and why you, Unlike Ning Zhuo, have such a bountiful harvest."

"The other pills are consumables; once eaten, they're gone, so we're too embarrassed to ask for them."

"But these magic treasures are excellent for assisting cultivation. Based on the friendship between you and me, borrowing them for a while should be fine, right?"

Under the hopeful gazes of the crowd, the faint smile on Unlike Ning Zhuo's face disappeared.

He shook his head expressionlessly, "Cultivation magic treasures are all personal items; how can they be lent out casually? Do not mention this again!"

"Alright, the family rewards have finally been distributed."

"Let's continue."

Unlike Ning Zhuo returned to his original position and began lecturing again, imparting spellcasting techniques and insights.

"Stingy, too stingy!" Ning Ji, having been directly and ruthlessly rejected by Unlike Ning Zhuo and stimulated by such bountiful rewards, felt the flames of jealousy in his heart quickly turn into resentment.

A portion of the classmates were also distracted.

But most people quickly adjusted, set their mindset right, and focused on listening to the lecture.

Unlike Ning Zhuo remained calm and collected, secretly noting all the various expressions of these classmates in his heart. ===== CHAPTER 176 =====