Chapter 98: Discussing Unlike Ning Zhuo

"Come to think of it, there are indeed such examples. Some people are just very suitable for a certain cultivation method, and their speed of practice is extremely fast."

"What is his name? Unlike Ning Zhuo, right? He got lucky, to be so compatible with the Five Elements Qi Law."

"Oh my, why didn't such a good thing fall on me?"

The vast majority of people had never heard the name Unlike Ning Zhuo.

But now, they were all discussing him.

In the martial arts arena, the Ning family cultivators were also inquiring.

Being close to the water, many people surrounded Unlike Ning Zhuo, introducing themselves with full smiles.

It seemed that in an instant, the entire world's attitude toward Unlike Ning Zhuo had undergone a drastic change. From cold and heartless, it became enthusiastic and overflowing.

Ning Chen and Ning Yong, who were originally by Unlike Ning Zhuo's side, were squeezed out.

Ning Yong felt honored and raised his arm, shouting, "Unlike Ning Zhuo is my classmate, my classmate!"

A young Ning family cultivator passing by heard this, turned his head to look at him, and sneered, "Who isn't? I am too."

Ning Yong said 'ah', glared, "What kind of friendship do I have with him, can you compare? Unlike Ning Zhuo and I are comrades who have lived and died together!"

A Zhou family cultivator came over upon hearing this and smiled at Ning Yong, "Little brother, listening to what you just said, are you and Unlike Ning Zhuo closely related?"

"Not bad," Ning Yong nodded immediately, feigning indifference while unable to hide his pride.

The Zhou family cultivator hurriedly cupped his hands and asked Ning Yong for advice.

Ning Yong was about to introduce Unlike Ning Zhuo but was pulled by Ning Chen; he immediately realized and stopped talking.

Ning Chen took over, "The two of us are indeed classmates with A-Zhuo, and we have lived and died together."

"A-Zhuo is simple, sincere, kind, and brave; being friends with him is our honor. At the same time, he is also a role model for our generation. I remember when we were in the academy..." Ning Chen started bragging about Unlike Ning Zhuo as soon as he opened his mouth.

Facing inquiries from outsiders, Ning Chen naturally boasted about Unlike Ning Zhuo as much as possible, as it could highlight the Ning family's foundation.

Besides that, the trip to the Red Flame Demon Melting Cave and the subsequent exposure of the shadow demon cultivator, as well as their experience hiding in the dungeon, all made them admire Unlike Ning Zhuo even more.

Both of them were from the branch families of the Ning family, just like Unlike Ning Zhuo, and they also had a strong sense of identification with him.

For a time, Unlike Ning Zhuo undoubtedly became the brightest star in the arena. Just because of one cultivation test, he stole the show, as if he had stepped onto a new ladder in life.

The testing continued.

The remaining Ning family cultivators stepped into the testing magic array one by one, but the results were mediocre, and no one paid attention.

It didn't matter; Unlike Ning Zhuo alone had already changed the situation in the arena!

The joint test of the three families was not only a debut and a bottom-line check for each family's re-cultivation team but also the basis for negotiations on the distribution of interests.

In the cultivation world, the higher the cultivation base of an extraordinary individual, the more they can transcend the collective.

To compare the strength of the three families, the most important thing was to look at the top-tier cultivators.

Without Unlike Ning Zhuo's performance, the Ning family's third-layer peak was only Ning Xiaohui, the Zheng family had Zheng Jian, and the Zhou family had Zhou Zhu, but Zhou Zeshen was also an outstanding talent comparable to Zhou Zhu. His Qi Refining cultivation was only second to Zhou Zhu's; given time, he would definitely be on par with the others.

Therefore, among the top-tier cultivators, the Zhou family counted as one and a half, ranking first.

Both the Zheng and Ning families had one genius cultivator, but the cultivation bases of the others in the Zheng family were clearly a big step ahead of the Ning family.

After the Ning family expanded recruitment, many cultivators' magic power cultivation was only at the first layer, like a joke, not worth mentioning.

Therefore, the Zheng family was second, and the Ning family was third.

But once Unlike Ning Zhuo appeared, the Ning family had two top-tier cultivators, immediately climbing to the top spot.

The Zhou family counted as one and a half genius cultivators, ranking second.

The Zheng family was left behind, becoming third.

After the joint test of the three families ended, the Ning family head returned to the family with a glowing face.

Although the distribution of interests among the three families still needed to be negotiated, thanks to Unlike Ning Zhuo's results, the Ning family swept away the previous passivity, making the negotiation prospects like clearing the clouds to see the sun, sweeping away the haze.

The Ning family head summoned the young family head, smiling, "Xiaoren, a happy event happened in the martial arts arena today; you should have been informed, right?"

Ning Xiaoren replied immediately, "Father, I have heard. Back then, it was I who arranged for Unlike Ning Zhuo to enter our family's re-cultivation team!"

The Ning family head nodded, "Collect all the information on Unlike Ning Zhuo and summarize it; I want to see it."

Ning Xiaoren replied, "I have already ordered my subordinates to do this."

The Ning family head gave an 'en', "I suspect that Unlike Ning Zhuo might possess some kind of talent, but it just hasn't been detected."

Ning Xiaoren said, "There are countless talents; even if our clan tests every year, how could it be comprehensive? Father's suspicion has some truth; we can rearrange the testing methods and let Unlike Ning Zhuo test."

"However, if he has a talent, and it's strange and peculiar, it's highly likely it won't be detected."

The Ning family head nodded, "If he has talent, that's the best. Possessing one low-grade talent is also a genius! This way, our Ning family's re-cultivation team can completely rival the Zhou family."

Both Zhou Zeshen and Zhou Zhu of the Zhou family had talents.

Ning Xiaohui and Zheng Jian also had them.

In the joint test of the three families, Unlike Ning Zhuo only showed a third-layer peak cultivation base, telling everyone that the Five Elements Qi Law was very suitable for him.

Ning Xiaoren then said, "Father, whether he has talent or not, isn't that up to us to decide?"

"If it can't be tested, or if he is just very suitable for practicing the Five Elements Qi Law, it doesn't matter. As long as we arrange one for him, we can completely show it to the outside world—that's right, our clan has two genius cultivators!"

The Ning family head shook his head, "Inappropriate. This is not an internal family affair; it is not our one-man show."

"Once forged, the other two families will definitely investigate and test. After all, such a strength comparison affects the negotiations and distribution of our three families."

"Our Ning family, with the help of the Lava Immortal Palace this time, has finally joined hands with the Zhou and Zheng families, and the relationship has broken through the past; we cannot lack integrity. Once fraud is discovered, it will affect the Ning family's grand situation."

Ning Xiaoren nodded, indicating he had learned.

The Ning family head sighed, "If Unlike Ning Zhuo is found to have talent, it's actually not very good. Xiaoren, you know what I mean, right?"

Ning Xiaoren nodded again, "I understand, Father. Ning Xiaohui is a member of my main branch, while Unlike Ning Zhuo is from a branch family. Both currently have similar cultivation bases, but Ning Xiaohui is heavily cultivated by our Ning family, while Unlike Ning Zhuo is not."

"In the Ning family's re-cultivation team, the number of people from branch families far exceeds those from the main branch."

"In the martial arts arena, as soon as Unlike Ning Zhuo revealed his true cultivation base, he was swarmed by members of the Ning family's branch families; he is very popular."

"If it is tested again that he has talent, then I am very worried that Ning Xiaohui won't be able to suppress him."

The Ning family head revealed a look of relief, "Since you know this, I don't worry about how you will handle Unlike Ning Zhuo. Go ahead."

"Yes, Father. Don't worry, child will definitely handle this matter beautifully. Child takes his leave."

His perception of Unlike Ning Zhuo was very complex.

Sixteen years ago, the Ning family migrated as a clan, and during the escape, he luckily boarded the mechanical vehicle of Unlike Ning Zhuo's parents.

To ensure the mechanical vehicle escaped smoothly, Unlike Ning Zhuo's father had to get off to block the enemy.

Ning Xiaoren was saved because of this.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's father was indeed his savior, and Ning Xiaoren had even sworn on the spot to treat Unlike Ning Zhuo and his mother well and to do his best to support Unlike Ning Zhuo's future cultivation.

Ning Xiaoren did not do it.

Unlike Ning Zhuo's mother died fourteen years ago, and during Unlike Ning Zhuo's growth stage, he basically did not ask about him.

He originally thought that Unlike Ning Zhuo was just an ordinary and plain child, but he didn't expect that suddenly one day, Unlike Ning Zhuo would shine and stun everyone in the joint test of the three families, stealing the show!

When he heard this happy news, his first feeling was not wonderful, but awkward.

And the doubt in his heart: "Why is it him?!"

His own courtyard was vaguely in sight; Ning Xiaoren walked on the road and sighed secretly, "If it wasn't Unlike Ning Zhuo, how good would that be."

"Sixteen years old, already has his own opinions, not easy to persuade."

Ning Xiaoren, lost in thought, thought of what Ning Ze had once said.

Before, after the results of the big list were announced, Ning Xiaoren wanted to extort money and had forced Ning Ze several times.

Ning Ze reported to him at that time that Unlike Ning Zhuo had a lonely temperament, his wings were hardened, he didn't listen to his elders, and so on.

Ning Xiaoren thought of this and made a decision, "In the short term, it is not appropriate to contact Unlike Ning Zhuo first."

"This child's temperament is like this; it's not something I can win over in a few words."

"Unlike Ning Zhuo knows that his father was my savior, and he also knows that for these sixteen years, I have been indifferent to him. These all need a good explanation."

"I still have to start from Unlike Ning Zhuo's uncle." ===== CHAPTER 99 =====