Chapter 310: Two Poems

Unlike Ning Zhuo came to the courtyard and saw Zhu Xuanji.

Zhu Xuanji was still wearing a big red brocade robe with black embroidery on the edges, his square face expressionless, looking at Unlike Ning Zhuo, examining him up and down, his sharp gaze seeming to be able to penetrate the heart.

Unlike Ning Zhuo had long been prepared for Zhu Xuanji's uninvited visit.

More accurately, this was his design!

In the palace examination, Unlike Ning Zhuo took the initiative to expose many things.

For example, at the beginning, he fought Sun Lingtong, used multiple floating hand mechanisms to severely damage the Golden Blood Battle Ape · Dasheng, so that Sun Lingtong could not bring out Yuan Dasheng later, causing his battle record to plummet.

In this battle, Unlike Ning Zhuo showed familiarity with the Golden Blood Battle Ape · Dasheng. Those who cared realized that Unlike Ning Zhuo knew a lot of inside information.

After that, Unlike Ning Zhuo used the Five Elements Spirit Turning Disk in public, did not show the "stranger to familiar" inspection process, revealing that he had long been familiar with this mechanism component.

And in the recent palace examination, he directly used the blood path circuit board, showing the deeper Demon Dyeing Blood Tendon Art!

These advantages were used by him in the palace examination, providing help for his own beautiful battle record.

These were also bait that Unlike Ning Zhuo deliberately threw out; many cultivators and factions took the bait, privately contacting Unlike Ning Zhuo, offering high prices to buy.

But they were all rejected by Unlike Ning Zhuo.

The bait he threw was mainly to fish for Zhu Xuanji!

When Unlike Ning Zhuo solved the bet between him and Ning Jiufan, Zhu Xuanji finally took the initiative to come to his door.

Facing the Divine Catcher Zhu again, the pressure in Unlike Ning Zhuo's heart was far less than at the time of the Ciyou Garden.

At this time, he had already pleaded guilty, eliminated several flaws, and more importantly, he had promoted his righteous identity to a new height through various operations, using strategies, and so on.

The Clan Head of the Ning Clan's split family!

This was a proper high-level member of a cultivation clan.

Becoming a split family Clan Head with a Qi Condensation cultivation base was simply unimaginable under normal circumstances.

But Unlike Ning Zhuo seized the opportunity given by fate, constantly using the Lava Xian Gong, using the palace examination, making his own valuation high, and really promoted this matter.

The previous Unlike Ning Zhuo had at most two identities, one was a young genius of the Ning Clan branch, and the other was the Lord of the Black Market. At the time of the Ciyou Garden, Zhu Xuanji wanted to deal with him, which was quite easy.

But now, Unlike Ning Zhuo possessed a third identity—the Clan Head of the Ning Clan's split family.

This made Zhu Xuanji have to be cautious.

For cultivators of the demonic path and evil factions, they would not value these. But Zhu Xuanji was a righteous cultivator and a member of the royal family, respecting excellent rules from the bone. Especially now, he still had to rely on the three-family alliance of the Zhou family, Ning family, and Zheng family to contend against the Meng family and the Kong Sect, helping himself fight for the position of Lava Xian Gong Palace Master.

Unlike Ning Zhuo knew deeply that although his cultivation base had not changed, his status had risen a lot, and his attitude toward Zhu Xuanji could change a bit.

He cupped his fists and bowed, first respectfully greeting, and then tactfully expressed that his time was limited, hoping that his exchange with Lord Zhu this time could be brief.

Zhu Xuanji laughed and pointed at Unlike Ning Zhuo: "Just became a split family Clan Head, and you are shaking."

"Achieving ambition as a petty person, that is your face now."

Unlike Ning Zhuo also laughed: "Lord Zhu, this is what I fought for with all my might. If I don't show off, wouldn't it be unworthy of my previous efforts?"

This honest appearance made Unlike Ning Zhuo appear sincere, not hypocritical.

Zhu Xuanji had a good impression of Unlike Ning Zhuo.

On one hand, he had a sense of achievement. He thought it was himself who pulled Unlike Ning Zhuo, guiding this young genius to the right path.

On the other hand, Unlike Ning Zhuo severely damaged the Golden Blood Battle Ape · Dasheng in the palace examination, letting Sun Lingtong's battle record plummet; this was a proper meritorious service.

Finally, in the palace examination, as long as he encountered Zhu Xuanji and Ning Jiufan, Unlike Ning Zhuo would take the initiative to admit defeat. Such an attitude was very much in line with Zhu Xuanji's wishes.

This was why—Zhu Xuanji had long discovered that Unlike Ning Zhuo had hidden a lot of information. When he pleaded guilty before, he did not spit out all the facts. But he still waited until now to ask.

Zhu Xuanji stared at Unlike Ning Zhuo's eyes: "Speaking of which, I haven't thanked you yet. Second round of the palace examination, thanks to you for yielding."

Unlike Ning Zhuo hurriedly waved his hand: "Lord, this is too much of a compliment, I dare not accept it!"

"My Five Elements pawns, in terms of power and effect, cannot compare to your mechanism puppets."

"Where do you need me to yield, I am going to lose anyway, taking the initiative to admit defeat can also save time and energy."

Zhu Xuanji put his hands behind his back: "Unlike Ning Zhuo, tell me the truth, does your Ning Clan want this Xian Gong?"

"I'll tell you the truth first, if your Ning Clan has this intention, I can also contribute and take the initiative to retreat, letting you hold this heavy treasure!"

"Among the three families of Fire Persimmon Immortal City, the Zhou family and Zheng family are deeply rooted, while your Ning Clan comes from the North Wind Kingdom, with an unstable foundation, which is the best ally for our South Bean royal family to unite and contend in the center."

Unlike Ning Zhuo did not have a trace of hesitation, and immediately smiled bitterly: "Lord Zhu, you are frank, and I will also speak from the heart. I personally have not had no fantasies."

"However, the Lava Xian Gong is too damaged. Just for the places where it is dilapidated, the cost to repair it is terrifyingly high."

"Our Ning Clan's foundation is very difficult to afford."

"What's more terrible is that the palace examination is still continuing, the monster beast tide is becoming more and more intense, and the Xian Gong will inevitably be more dilapidated."

"Whichever side gets it will have to pay a huge price to repair it!"

"For our Ning Clan, I think it is more beneficial and stable to help you, Lord, achieve final victory and make friends with the royal family and establish contact."

Zhu Xuanji nodded and stopped talking.

Unlike Ning Zhuo exhaled a turbid breath.

He knew that Zhu Xuanji was not really wanting to yield the position of Palace Master. Even if it were true, Zhu Xuanji actually had no qualification to yield, and there was a third round after the second round of the palace examination.

Unlike Ning Zhuo had to show interest in the position of Palace Master, which would be truly stupid.

Zhu Xuanji deliberately said this, just to remind Unlike Ning Zhuo not to have desires that did not match his identity because he became a split family Clan Head.

He was also reminding Ning Jiufan not to covet things he shouldn't get.

This was like the sentence Ning Jiufan said to Unlike Ning Zhuo in the room before: "You can say what you want, or you can not say it. Remember, you are already the Clan Head of my Ning Clan's split family."

This sentence was said to Unlike Ning Zhuo, and also to the Golden Core cultivator Zhu Xuanji in the courtyard.

Many high-level exchanges are like this, gentle and implicit.

Zhu Xuanji was satisfied with the attitude Unlike Ning Zhuo showed, and only then did he enter the main topic: "You should know my intention for seeking you this time."

Unlike Ning Zhuo sighed deeply and bowed to Zhu Xuanji again. With his current confidence, he could already speak bluntly to a certain extent: "Lord Zhu, I did have some concealment before. There are indeed many things that are hard to say."

"The junior had long anticipated today's situation, racked his brains, and prepared something."

"This is the limit of what I can do."

Saying this, Unlike Ning Zhuo took out a piece of paper from his bosom and handed it to Zhu Xuanji.

Zhu Xuanji took it, unfolded the paper on the spot, and saw a poem on it—

Leaving only the shadow in the white clouds,

Clouds drift to the distant mountains, the moon is boundless.

Facing the moon, we make a hundred-year alliance,

Man proposes, Heaven disposes.

He frowned slightly, then relaxed, looked at Unlike Ning Zhuo, and nodded lightly at him.

Whether Unlike Ning Zhuo really had a contract with the Kong Sect on his body and couldn't say more, or Unlike Ning Zhuo chose to retain a part of the information for his own interests, Zhu Xuanji chose to accept it.

Immediately, his fingers flicked slightly, his magic power spat out, urging the flames.

The paper was thrown into the air, already ignited, and quickly turned into flying ash.

Zhu Xuanji turned and left.

Recently, the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit had paid more attention to Zhu Xuanji.

When Zhu Xuanji came to Unlike Ning Zhuo's residence, he immediately attracted its attention.

The entire exchange between Unlike Ning Zhuo and Zhu Xuanji was seen by the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit.

Naturally, it also observed the poem on the paper.

It felt puzzled: "What exactly does this mean?"

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit became restless, thought for a while, and still took the initiative to contact Unlike Ning Zhuo.

"Little, Little Master, are you okay?" It first pretended to care, and then began to ask about the purpose of the paper and the poem.

"Don't worry, I just used a little means to send him away again."

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit continued to ask about the meaning of the poem.

Unlike Ning Zhuo immediately changed the subject: "Haha, cannot say, cannot say."

He immediately changed the subject: "Aren't you wanting to bombard the Gourd Fire Furnace Forest and directly destroy the Golden Furnace ruins? I have made up my mind to do so! It will be launched in the near future. You must be ready at all times and listen to my summons."

The Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit was overjoyed. It had been worrying recently about how to subdue Unlike Ning Zhuo to do this shot.

Didn't expect Unlike Ning Zhuo to be unable to bear the pressure and agree to it.

Unlike Ning Zhuo sent away Zhu Xuanji, perfunctorily dealt with the Dragon Turtle Fire Spirit, and began to summon his subordinates.

Soon, Ning Xiangguo, Ning Xiangqian, Ning Chen, Ning Yong, and others gathered together.

Unlike Ning Zhuo showed everyone the Ning Clan plaque and memorial tablet he had obtained.

Everyone was overjoyed.

"Done, the matter of splitting the family is finally done!"

"Boss, you are too amazing."

"Clan Head, we can set up another door."

The atmosphere in the hall was enthusiastic.

Unlike Ning Zhuo smiled, giving everyone enough time to express their joy.

After everyone was no longer shouting with excitement, he said to someone in the hall: "Turtle Shell Gang Leader, the intelligence I asked you to collect, have you done it?"

Turtle Shell was the leader of the Turtle Breath Gang, good at scouting intelligence.

This time Unlike Ning Zhuo specifically transferred him to work in the palace.

Turtle Shell immediately said: "The past words and deeds of the Ning clansmen during this period of time have been collected. Although there are inevitably omissions, those who believe in rumors and even secretly advocate and belittle you, Young Master, I have all recorded them."

The atmosphere in the hall suddenly became silent.

Unlike Ning Zhuo took a light sip of tea, slowly put down the cup, and then said: "Very good, very good."

He looked at the people in the hall: "My uncle lost his son and did such a thing, which is understandable. He wanted to use the mouths of the crowd to promote revenge for his son."

"But those branch clansmen who followed him and were incited have many people with ulterior motives."

"Even if they are just stupid, that is enough to prove that they are not the objects we need to adopt and recruit."

"What do you think?"

Everyone dared not speak.

Unlike Ning Zhuo, with a faint smile, exerted a powerful psychological pressure on them.

In just a few breaths, Ning Chen's back was a little wet.

Unlike Ning Zhuo took the opportunity to say: "The matter of my splitting the family and setting up another door, you must keep it secret. I need to investigate carefully to see who is not looking at me and is not of one mind with us."

Everyone hurriedly said they understood.

Although they originally had a strong desire and wished they could create a split family in a while. But the reason Unlike Ning Zhuo gave was very legitimate and reasonable, and no one could refute it.

"I have some things for you to do." Unlike Ning Zhuo took out a crystal.

This was the top-grade spirit crystal given to him by Zhu Xuanji, and the ice-attribute spirit power inside had been used up.

Unlike Ning Zhuo ordered his subordinates to set up a magic array, contribute their own magic power, purify it into ice-attribute spirit power, and infuse it into the crystal.

Everyone received the order and left excitedly.

The prospect of splitting the family made them excited just thinking about it. They didn't need Unlike Ning Zhuo to motivate them; they wanted to perform actively and complete every task Unlike Ning Zhuo entrusted better, so as to exchange for a higher status in the split family.

Unlike Ning Zhuo left Turtle Shell Gang Leader for last, specifically cautioning him to send people to closely monitor Zhu Xuanji's actions.

This task of monitoring a Golden Core cultivator put Turtle Shell under great pressure, but there was no way, he had to obey.

Until Unlike Ning Zhuo was alone, he sighed faintly.

The reason he fought for splitting the family was just to eliminate flaws.

This time, using the excuse of investigation to postpone the time of establishing the split family was also because he didn't want to implicate people like Ning Chen and Ning Yong.

Even for the internal traitor Ning Xiangguo, Unlike Ning Zhuo had developed some feelings after using him for a long time.

Unlike Ning Zhuo didn't know if he would succeed next, so he needed to keep a distance from everyone at this time. To prevent in the future, if things didn't go well, he would become a wanted criminal and implicate these people. ===== CHAPTER 311 =====