Chapter 308: Not Died in Vain

Unlike Ning Zhuo held the cup, took a light sip, and smiled at the Ning Clan Head: "Clan Head, don't you want your son to return to the clan?"

The Ning Clan Head was stunned.

He had never thought that this sentence would come out of Unlike Ning Zhuo's mouth.

Because Ning Xiaoren was pulled down by Unlike Ning Zhuo!

According to the Ning Clan Head's understanding, Unlike Ning Zhuo should be extremely disgusted with Ning Xiaoren. How could he say such a thing?

The Ning Clan Head was shocked.

At this moment, he suddenly saw clearly a part of Unlike Ning Zhuo's true face!

The youth before him was well-versed in the righteous path; he was the same kind of person as himself.

What kind of person?

Cold to the point of ruthlessness, placing interests above personal feelings!

Or rather, the emotions he revealed to the outside were just masks, the most suitable disguises for his personal interest behavior!

The Ning Clan Head considered himself to have seen through Unlike Ning Zhuo's essence.

Thus, he revealed an unprecedented solemnity.

For the first time, he treated Unlike Ning Zhuo as an equal object and treated him solemnly.

"Xiaoren..." The Ning Clan Head mentioned his son, a touch of tenderness appearing on his face, "I do hope he can return. But how do you want me to believe you, that you can bring him back?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo was expressionless: "Since I was able to pull him down, naturally I can also bring him back."

"For a period of time before, didn't he also want to attach himself to me?"

"I can promise this matter, let him work by my side. With my current status, arranging some things for him and giving him some credit, isn't it simple?"

"At that time, I will personally come forward and announce to everyone that Ning Xiaoren has turned over a new leaf and has already obtained my forgiveness. Then, his political stain will be washed away."

"You see, what a perfect method. In the whole world, only I can do this."

"I believe this is also a scene that Ancestor Ning Jiufan is happy to see."

"In the end, our branch lineage and your main lineage are all surnamed Ning, and we are all one family."

Hearing Unlike Ning Zhuo, who was trying his best to split the family, say this, the Ning Clan Head sneered: "What shamelessness!"

After pondering for a moment, the Ning Clan Head nodded slowly with an extremely heavy expression.

The Ning Clan Head left, leaving Unlike Ning Zhuo alone in the room.

"Splitting the family, splitting the family..." He sighed in his heart.

He always proposed this idea, and as long as there was a chance, he would propose it; it was not just for fun.

Sects have soul lamps, countries have rosters, alliances have covenants, and clans naturally have things that constrain their disciples.

When a newborn baby of the clan is born, the umbilical cord cut off will be made into a magic tool, the bloodline umbilical cord, and sent to the ancestral hall for strict supervision.

After the baby is named, their name will also be made with heart blood, tongue-tip blood, and foot blood, and depicted in the genealogy.

These are just two main conventional means; there are also powerful restrictive means.

That is the ancestors in the underworld!

This world is divided into two sides: the yang world and the underworld.

The yang world is the world where Unlike Ning Zhuo is, with the sun rising and the moon setting, wind and clouds, flowers, birds, insects, and fish, full of vitality.

The underworld is full of ghosts, gloomy and dim, filled with death energy.

The entrance and exit between the underworld and the yang world is called the Ghost Gate Pass.

People are divided into yang lifespan and yin lifespan.

According to the natural rules of this world, cultivators and mortals who die will return to the underworld, stay in the underworld for many days, and only when their yin lifespan is exhausted can they be considered truly perished.

Judging whether a clan is a cultivation clan depends not only on the scale of the clan in the yang world and the highest cultivation base, but also on the scale of the ancestors in the underworld and the highest cultivation base.

The Ning Clan is a genuine cultivation clan; don't look at their weak power in the yang world, but in the underworld, they are actually very fierce.

This is because sixteen years ago, the Ning Clan migrated all the way from the North Wind Kingdom, sacrificing too many clansmen, and even Golden Core cultivators fell!

The power in the underworld was strongly replenished.

The connection between the underworld and the yang world is very strong.

The Ning Clan's annual clan sacrifice, the addition of new juniors in the clan, or funerals, will all communicate with the underworld.

Therefore, for members of the clan, violating clan rules and executing clan laws is not just for fun.

Unlike Ning Zhuo needs to obtain the name of acting independently.

If not, this will form a flaw for his subsequent actions.

If the clan grabs this flaw and pursues it, it will be a big trouble.

Even if Unlike Ning Zhuo doesn't die, he will have to peel off a layer of skin.

Now, through interest exchange, the Ning Clan Head has loosened his mouth and agreed to this matter. The various elders of the Ning Clan are controlled by other factions of the main lineage, and now they have also been persuaded by Unlike Ning Zhuo with the help of Grandma Xiaohui's matter.

Unlike Ning Zhuo then summoned Ning Xiangguo, Ning Xiangqian, Ning Ze, Ning Chen, Ning Yong, and others.

He had just started speaking when he was interrupted directly by Ning Ze: "What? Want to let the murderer go and let her go back?!"

"I don't agree!"

"I absolutely don't agree!!"

Ning Ze couldn't sit still and stood up directly: "Unlike Ning Zhuo, Ning Ji is your cousin, he grew up with you."

"Now, he was killed by someone!"

"You actually want to compromise with the main lineage and let the murderer go, and give her back to them?"

"If Ji'er knew in the underworld, how would he look at you?"

"I have fully supported you until now, the Ning Clan branch has fully supported you to this extent, your bones cannot be soft!"

Ning Ze originally had no worries, knowing Unlike Ning Zhuo's deep contradiction with the main lineage. Who knew that this time, when calling a meeting, Unlike Ning Zhuo's first sentence was like a bolt from the blue, hitting him on the head.

Ning Ze couldn't figure out why Unlike Ning Zhuo's attitude toward the main lineage would turn so sharply!

"Little Zhuo, by doing this, how can you be worthy of Ning Ji, how can you be worthy of us, how can you be worthy of the clan branch that supports you!"

Ning Ze cried and complained, trying every means, bringing out various names to pressure Unlike Ning Zhuo to make changes and take back his original decision.

Ning Xiangguo and others also looked at Unlike Ning Zhuo, casting inquiring gazes.

Ning Yong opened his mouth wanting to say something, but was pressed on the arm by Ning Chen sitting on the side, stopping him.

Unlike Ning Zhuo sighed deeply: "Uncle, please sit down."

"I can't sit down! Little Zhuo, give me a firm answer, right now!" Ning Ze appeared very excited.

Unlike Ning Zhuo then stopped looking at him, looked around, his expression solemn, his tone steady: "Of course I am worthy of you, worthy of the Ning Clan branch."

"My cousin died, I am deeply grieved. I believe that in this world, except for my uncle and aunt, I am the one who most wants to punish the murderer severely."

"I wish I could split Grandma Xiaohui in two right now!"

"But at the critical moment, I thought of another aspect."

"I am not a loner, I am the hope of the Ning Clan branch, the future flag-bearer. I want revenge, that is just my own selfish desire."

"But if I, for the sake of venting my selfish desire, make the relationship between the Ning Clan branch and the main lineage stiff, at such a critical moment, it will inevitably be taken advantage of by the enemy!"

"You say, is this the truth?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo paused and looked at the people in the hall.

Ning Xiangguo nodded first: "Indeed, Young Master Zhuo considers things thoroughly. At the current stage, it is the critical moment of the palace examination. In fact, because this matter involves your energy and time, it is already very inappropriate. It is indeed not advisable to be too hasty."

Others also showed approval.

Ning Ze was indignant: "Even so, you can completely detain the murderer, there is no need to send her back, right?"

Unlike Ning Zhuo sighed: "This is the second reason I want to say, and also the main reason."

"I have already reached a consensus with the important factions of the Ning Clan main lineage through this matter, and also reached a consensus with the Ning Clan Head."

"I will release the murderer, and at the same time recruit Ning Xiaoren to work by my side, and in the future will publicly announce reconciliation and help him return to the clan."

"And what we get is the unanimous decision of the Clan Head and the elders—to hand over the power of splitting the family to me."

A stone stirred up a thousand waves.

Everyone was shocked, and several of them blurted out: "Splitting the family?!"

After reacting, Ning Xiangqian, Ning Yong, and others asked urgently.

"Is this true? I didn't hear it wrong just now, right?"

"If we really split the family, that would be too great!"

"Didn't expect Young Master Zhuo to have done this great thing silently, how happy, how happy!"

Only Ning Ze was as dull as a stone statue, standing in place, eyes wide, staring at Unlike Ning Zhuo, fists clenched, not saying a word.

Splitting the family is not a simple matter; it can be said to be quite rare.

A family is a small country, a country is a big family. The division of a country is a big matter. Splitting a family, for a clan, is also a big matter!

After splitting the family, a clan will inevitably fall into a period of weakness.

The clansmen who are split out, however, can set up another mountain and open up new foundations.

Everyone has huge room for promotion.

This Ning Clan branch of Unlike Ning Zhuo leaped out and became the Clan Head of the split family.

Ning Xiangguo, Ning Xiangqian, and others have the possibility of becoming elders of the split family.

Ning Chen, Ning Yong, and other juniors who are close to Unlike Ning Zhuo will receive key resources from the split family, and it is not known if they will be promoted to elders in the future.

As for the resources of the split family, not to mention anything else.

Just say that every sacrifice, one can use the identity and status of Clan Head and elder to communicate with the ancestors in the underworld and obtain huge benefits.

Looking back before splitting the family, Ning Xiangguo and this group of people couldn't even be clan deacons.

Seeing the ecstatic expressions of the crowd, Unlike Ning Zhuo sighed deeply: "Although I wish I could kill Grandma Xiaohui immediately, for the sake of the overall situation, for the sake of everyone's future, I am willing to suppress my selfish desires, endure the pain, and make this decision. I hope everyone can understand and support me."

The people in the hall were immediately moved.

"Boss, I knew you were deep in affection and heavy on righteousness. Ning Ji was corrupt and greedy before he died, and many people reported him to you, but you suppressed it. You must have wished to cut the murderer into a thousand pieces, I understand you!" Ning Yong said first.

Ning Chen sighed deeply: "Boss, you have made too many sacrifices and carried too many burdens. I misunderstood you just now, I am sorry to you. Now I have realized your painstaking efforts, I was wrong!!"

Ning Xiangguo stood up and bowed to Unlike Ning Zhuo: "Clan Head, what to do next, please order. I am willing to be driven by you!"

As soon as this was said, everyone looked sideways.

Ning Chen thought secretly: "Learned, learned."

Unlike Ning Zhuo exhaled a turbid breath and nodded slightly: "To be able to obtain everyone's support and understanding, I am very comforted."

"Uncle, what are your thoughts?"

Ning Ze had been dull in place for a while.

Hearing Unlike Ning Zhuo's inquiry, he chuckled, looked at Unlike Ning Zhuo, and scanned the hall.

People's joys and sorrows are not shared.

Seeing the hidden joy of the crowd, Ning Ze, who was filled with the pain of losing his son, felt desolate; he felt that he was out of tune with his surroundings.

Others were like fire cooking oil, flowers and brocade, but he was in a world of ice and snow, as if abandoned by the world.

Finally, Ning Ze's gaze locked onto Unlike Ning Zhuo.

Not long ago, he used righteousness to represent the Ning Clan branch and came to pressure Unlike Ning Zhuo, forcing him to take revenge for Ning Ji.

But now, after Unlike Ning Zhuo lightly threw out the meat of splitting the family, the entire Ning Clan branch had been tempted and gone crazy; where could they still care about the death of a small Qi Condensation junior?

Ning Ze's voice was hoarse: "Unlike Ning Zhuo, your cousin's death has been used by you as a bargaining chip, a tool to fight for interests!"

"What else can I say?"

"What else is there to say?"

"I am just very cold-hearted, incomparably cold-hearted."

"Goodbye, goodbye."

After Ning Ze finished speaking, he left without looking back.

Unlike Ning Zhuo hurriedly stood up, wanting to save him, but Ning Ze walked quite resolutely, his back hunched.

Unlike Ning Zhuo stood at the door, watching Ning Ze leave, and sighed painfully: "Time does not forgive people, my uncle is actually so old."

"I am unworthy of him! Everyone, my heart is blocked now."

"Did I do wrong, or did I do right? I am not clear for a moment."

Ning Xiangqian and others hurriedly crowded over, one word after another, affirming Unlike Ning Zhuo's approach and praising Unlike Ning Zhuo's sacrifice and dedication.

"For the sake of the entire clan branch, you have really carried too much!" Ning Xiangqian said.

"Yes, Clan Head." Ning Chen said.

Ning Xiangguo couldn't help but look at Ning Chen and comforted: "Ning Ze is understandable, after all, the white-haired person sends the black-haired person, losing a son in middle age, it is indeed miserable."

"But I think he just didn't think it through for a moment."

"He is not unable to give birth again, when he thinks it through, he will find that he is already of the elder lineage and is closest to you, Clan Head."

"To be utilitarian, Ning Ji did not die in vain."

This caused Ning Yong's strong approval, and he shouted in agreement: "Yes, yes. Ning Ji did not die in vain!"

Unlike Ning Zhuo finally cautioned: "You must take extra care of my uncle and aunt."

"I am participating in the palace examination and cannot get away, so I entrust it to you all."

The others hurriedly agreed. ===== CHAPTER 309 =====