Chapter 306: Kidnapping

That other factions wanted to deal with Unlike Ning Zhuo and that it would be detrimental to him was something Ning Xiaoren was happy to see.

But now, the assassin had dragged him into it. His feeling was absolutely terrible!

Ning Xiaoren did not want to experience even a bit of this kind of encounter where he was implicated by an enemy and plunged into a life-or-death crisis.

He forced himself to calm down: "First, go solve the Gu inside my body!"

However, the moment he had this thought, the Gu worm flared up violently.

Ning Xiaoren was again in so much pain that he rolled on the ground, wailing and screaming at the top of his lungs.

"If I openly ask for help, I'm afraid I'll be in so much pain I'll die!"

He finally understood that the masked assassin could let him return to freedom because he was extremely confident in his own Gu worm, having already considered the possibility of him asking for help.

"I must find Father and have him help me. Others likely don't have a way to undo the Gu and won't sincerely help me."

However, the Ning Clan Head had not entered the Xian Gong. He was still in Fire Persimmon Xiancheng, presiding over the clan's overall situation.

Ning Xiaoren could not contact him for the time being, nor did he dare to rashly leave the palace.

Forced into a corner, Ning Xiaoren could only act according to the assassin's wishes first, trying his best to stall for time.

After resting for a moment, he walked out of the house and headed toward Unlike Ning Zhuo's current residence.

After scouting for a while, Ning Xiaoren plunged into despair again.

The residence of Unlike Ning Zhuo and Ning Jiufan was heavily guarded; surrounding the courtyard, Ning Clan cultivators were stationed with heavy troops, wrapping it in three inner and three outer layers.

Among them were not only the Ning Clan's main lineage but also a large number of Ning Clan branch members and members of the black market.

"I have no way to get close to the center of the station at all. Even seeing Unlike Ning Zhuo once is extremely difficult! How can I cause trouble for him?" Ning Xiaoren huddled in a dark corner, feeling increasingly desperate.

At this moment, a young cultivator walked out with a swaggering gait, head held high.

He was surrounded by several cultivators behind him, truly being attended by a crowd.

It was none other than Ning Ji.

The crowd surrounded him, constantly flattering and fawning over him.

Ning Ji was coaxed into being quite happy and casually took out spirit pills or spirit stones to reward them.

Such actions made the surrounding flattery even more intense.

Ning Xiaoren's eyes turned red as he watched: "Isn't this brat Unlike Ning Zhuo's cousin? After Unlike Ning Zhuo became successful, he decisively quit his job at the Talisman Hall to attach himself to Unlike Ning Zhuo."

"Spending so lavishly, hmph, a petty person who has achieved his ambition!"

Ning Xiaoren felt resentful in his heart, and a sense of bitterness welled up.

Once upon a time, he was the one being attended by a crowd. Times had changed; a once-inconspicuous Qi Condensation cultivator from a branch was now being held high. Yet he, Ning Xiaoren, could only shrink into a dark corner!

The Dao of Heaven is unfair!

Ning Xiaoren stared at Ning Ji, wishing he could break the arrogant youth's bones.

"Wait!"

"I can't get close to Unlike Ning Zhuo, but I can take action against this little brat Ning Ji."

"The assassin only wants me to bring interference to Unlike Ning Zhuo; if I kidnap Ning Ji and send a ransom note, isn't that interference?"

Ning Xiaoren suddenly had a flash of inspiration and thought of a way to deal with the masked assassin.

He narrowed his eyes, dark glints appearing in the slits, and began to tail Ning Ji.

After following for a distance, Ning Xiaoren found an opportunity, but just as he was about to act, he hesitated again.

"I shouldn't do it myself. This is too risky!"

"I must find someone else to act for me."

But who could he find?

Ning Xiaoren was no longer the Young Clan Head of the Ning Clan at this moment.

He had already been expelled from the clan and had become a loner.

Ning Xiaoren also had a cunning mind, and a person quickly popped into his head—Ning Xiaohui's grandmother!

Ning Xiaohui's grandmother was becoming increasingly demented, and her normal reason was becoming more and more scarce.

Ning Xiaoren had stepped down to recuperate, and Ning Xiaohui's grandmother had been seriously injured and had to step down from the front lines for treatment.

Ning Xiaoren then saw Ning Xiaohui's grandmother lying on a hospital bed in the rear medical station.

"Grandma Xiaohui, I know where Ning Xiaohui is." Ning Xiaoren's first sentence made Grandma Xiaohui scream.

"Quiet, quiet!" Ning Xiaoren hurriedly cautioned, "If you are so loud and the enemy finds out, they will take Xiaohui away."

"No, my Xiaohui!" Grandma Xiaohui's face was full of terror, and she immediately lowered her voice.

Under Grandma Xiaohui's questioning, Ning Xiaoren told her: Ning Xiaohui was secretly imprisoned by Unlike Ning Zhuo, and only a few people knew this secret. If you want to save your granddaughter, you must use his own methods against him, kidnap Unlike Ning Zhuo's relative as well, and then negotiate with Unlike Ning Zhuo to exchange hostages!

Grandma Xiaohui's eyes widened: "This method is good!"

A scheme against Unlike Ning Zhuo was taking shape.

The two conspirators did not know that this situation had already been learned by the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit.

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit was very hesitant at first; it didn't really want to contact Unlike Ning Zhuo.

From a subjective emotional standpoint, the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit wanted to see Unlike Ning Zhuo have bad luck.

But now, Zhu Xuanji's threat was right before its eyes, and the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit had to rely on Unlike Ning Zhuo's strength to have any hope of eliminating all clues.

Unlike Ning Zhuo had also explicitly requested earlier that it scout for him and inform him in advance of anything unfavorable to him.

If this conspiracy were launched in the future and Unlike Ning Zhuo had not received a warning from the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit, I'm afraid Unlike Ning Zhuo would not cooperate with the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit as he did before when they contacted each other.

Thinking of this, the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit coughed a few times; although it was unwilling in its heart, it finally contacted Unlike Ning Zhuo again.

In a weak tone, it told Unlike Ning Zhuo about the plan of Ning Xiaoren and Grandma Xiaohui to kidnap Ning Ji.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's heart stirred slightly: "Just this?"

Since childhood, his relationship with Ning Ji had not been good.

Allowing Ning Ji to attach himself and indulging Ning Ji was more for the sake of his own righteous reputation and image.

If the enemy really used Ning Ji to threaten Unlike Ning Zhuo, that would be a completely ridiculous mistake.

"What's going on with Ning Xiaoren? He is the mastermind; he clearly knows that my relationship with my uncle's family is not good, so why come up with such a bad idea?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo felt it was strange, so he asked the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit.

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit did not know about Ning Xiaoren's previous encounter.

It was also attracted by the word "Unlike Ning Zhuo" in Ning Xiaoren's mouth, and then it learned of their conspiracy.

Therefore, the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit did not know about the masked assassin putting a Gu on Ning Xiaoren.

Unless it checked the records in the History Pavilion.

However, it was a pity that the History Pavilion was gone!

This was also a result of the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit's main efforts.

"Little Master, I have performed a meritorious service this time. You only need to restrain that Ning Ji or strengthen his guard." The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit did not forget to claim credit for itself.

"No, no, no." Unlike Ning Zhuo's eyes were flashing with sharp light.

From this conspiracy against him, he perceived an extremely important opportunity.

"Let them act, don't stop them at all. Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit, next, you must closely monitor the movements of these two. Report to me at least once a day." Unlike Ning Zhuo instructed.

He decided to use their own strategy against them!

Grandma Xiaohui's actions were extremely swift.

Taking advantage of Ning Ji being alone, she easily succeeded.

Ning Ji himself was only a small Qi Condensation cultivator, while Grandma Xiaohui was an experienced Foundation Establishment-level cultivator.

Capturing a small Ning Ji alive was completely easy.

"I know you are Unlike Ning Zhuo's cousin, write a letter to your good cousin. Also write a ransom letter to your parents!" Ning Xiaoren disguised his appearance and deliberately changed his tone.

Ning Ji was scared out of his wits: "Two heroes, don't kill me. I'll do as you say, you can make me do anything, but don't kill me!"

"Wuwuwu..."

"My cousin is Unlike Ning Zhuo, he is the Lord of the Black Market, he has talent. If you let me go, he will pay you enough ransom!"

Ning Xiaoren did not need to search; what he did had already been sensed by the masked man's group.

The masked men were just doing it unintentionally, not expecting to have seemingly made a name for themselves.

They had already investigated Unlike Ning Zhuo's situation.

They knew that Unlike Ning Zhuo's relationship with his uncle Ning Ze's family was not close.

Even so, after Unlike Ning Zhuo became successful, he took quite good care of Ning Ze's family. After his cousin Ning Ji left the Ning Clan Talisman Hall, he lived quite comfortably in the black market. Relying on this relationship with Unlike Ning Zhuo, he acted like a fox assuming the tiger's ferocity, engaged in corruption, violated laws and discipline, and always remained safe and sound, becoming increasingly arrogant and willful.

It was not that no one had reported him, but in the end, Unlike Ning Zhuo had no reaction.

The masked men's group analyzed: whether Unlike Ning Zhuo was nostalgic for old feelings or was concerned about his own righteous reputation, Ning Ze's family was indeed Unlike Ning Zhuo's weak point.

In a situation where there was no progress in other aspects, this small weak point became the only breakthrough point.

Immediately, the masked man appeared again, assisting Ning Xiaoren in sending out the letter and soothing Ning Xiaoren.

Ning Xiaoren was secretly shocked.

Now that they were surrounded by monster beasts, it was very difficult to contact the outside world. This faction's energy was very great; he didn't know which side they were from.

No matter which side they were from, it didn't actually matter. Because Ning Xiaoren was a thoroughly small person who couldn't resist at all; to survive, he could only go with the flow.

"My son has been kidnapped!" After receiving the letter, Ning Ze's face changed drastically.

"Heavens, my child, you can't have any mishaps. If I lose you, how can I live?" Wang Lan was panicked and started shouting loudly.

"Shut up! Do you want the whole clan to know?" Ning Ze scolded.

This time, in her anxiety, Wang Lan retorted to Ning Ze: "Master, isn't this your fault? You were the one who let Ji'er go to such a dangerous place as the Lava Xian Gong. Now it's good, he's been kidnapped!"

Ning Ze snorted coldly: "Do you think the black market is very safe? Unlike Ning Zhuo participated in the second round of the palace examination, and all the cultivators in the palace examination were targeted. If he stayed in the black market, do you think Ji'er wouldn't be kidnapped? On the contrary, arriving at the Lava Xian Gong, he is more likely to perform meritorious service."

"This useless thing, relying on his relationship with Unlike Ning Zhuo, is becoming more and more outrageous. If he doesn't have meritorious service to rely on, he will have an accident sooner or later!"

Wang Lan's expression froze, and she suddenly realized: "So, our Ji'er was implicated by this brat Unlike Ning Zhuo?!"

"I said it, he is a troublemaker, from childhood to adulthood, I could see it."

"Oh my, without Ji'er, how can I live!"

"I won't live, I won't live!"

Ning Ze slammed the table hard and stood up angrily: "Ji'er isn't dead yet, are you mourning for him already?!"

"The current plan is only to find Unlike Ning Zhuo. Pack your things, we will immediately take the next shift to the Lava Xian Gong to find Unlike Ning Zhuo."

"Hmph!"

"We are Unlike Ning Zhuo's closest relatives in this world. He cannot sit idly by."

Every period of time, Fire Persimmon Xiancheng would organize a group of people, and under the internal and external cooperation of cultivators like Meng Kui and Zhu Xuanji, they would use temporarily built short-distance teleportation arrays to carry out personnel changes.

On one hand, they would replenish manpower for the Lava Xian Gong, the great front line; on the other hand, they would also replace cultivators who were seriously injured and difficult to treat, or who had to leave the palace.

Ning Ze and Wang Lan took advantage of this channel and successfully entered the Lava Xian Gong.

Relying on their identity, the two were received by Unlike Ning Zhuo.

"What? My cousin was captured? Why don't I know?!" Unlike Ning Zhuo was "shocked."

Wang Lan shed tears: "Little Zhuo, Ji'er grew up with you. You can't ignore him! If you don't care about him, he will lose his life."

Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately stated: "Uncle, Aunt, please calm down."

"I see this letter, the kidnappers want a ransom."

"For the sake of my cousin's life safety, we might as well redeem him first. No matter how much money it is, it doesn't matter; my cousin's life is the most important!"

Ning Ze and Wang Lan's expressions eased slightly.

No matter what, Unlike Ning Zhuo's statement was very correct and reassuring.

Having obtained the approval of his uncle and aunt, Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately summoned his subordinate Ning Xiangguo and asked him to take the ransom to the kidnappers to redeem the person.

How could the masked men's group care about the ransom?

After seeing Ning Xiangguo, they were quite excited.

"That brat Unlike Ning Zhuo has taken the bait!"

"Hang him well, drag out his energy. We can also report to the superiors."

The masked man immediately raised the ransom, making Ning Xiangguo return empty-handed.

Ning Ze and Wang Lan's expectations fell through, and they immediately came to find Unlike Ning Zhuo again. ===== CHAPTER 307 =====