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âOriginally, we were only going to Linxian City for other matters, but then I heard that Ning Yueâs family was looking for her,â he said.
âAfter asking around, we finally understood why.â
âIt turned out that Ning Yueâs grandfatherâs chronic illness had relapsed, and his time was running short, so he wanted her to return to inherit the Ning
Familyâs legacy.â
âThe Ning Familyâs legacy?
âDidnât Ning Daoyou previouslyââ
Lin Jing did not finish his sentence, but everyone understood.
Previously, Ning Yue had eloped with someone. Logically, being expelled from the family would have been considered a light punishment, and if such a thing happened in any other family, she would likely have been captured and put to death upon her return.
The fact that the Ning Family had not captured her could already be regarded as an act of magnanimity and mercy on their part.
âCould it be that the Ning Familyâs talents have withered to such an extent that there are no other suitable candidates?â
Lin Jing asked, puzzled.
âIt is more or less so. The talents of the Ning Family have dwindled over the past century, and they have gradually declined.â
âEspecially in this generation, aside from Ning Yue, not a single person meets the criteria to inherit the Ning Familyâs Alchemy Dao legacy.â
âThe Ning Family is an Alchemy Dao noble house, naturally valuing alchemy cultivation above all, and the talent Ning Yue had displayed was already far beyond her peers.â
âHad it not been for her coming here, she would probably have been nurtured by the family by now and taken up the Inheritance Elixir Technique of the Ning Family.â
âActually, thereâs not only Ning Yue in the Ning Family; she also has two male cousins.â
âItâs just that their natural talent for Alchemy Dao was insufficient, and they spent their days indulging in drink and pleasure, with no ambition to improve themselves.â
âThey caused trouble all over the place, relying on the Ning Familyâs leftover reputation.â
âThe old Patriarch of the Ning Family despised them utterly and naturally would not pass on the family legacy to them.â
When Wei Zhengqing reached this point, Yan Xiong suddenly interrupted, boiling with indignation:
âIt was those two brats who secretly found people to plot against us.â
âWhen Old Yan gets back, Iâll skin them alive.â
Having said that, Yan Xiong picked up the wine from the table, poured himself a bowl, and drank it in one gulp.
âThe more I think about it, the more stifled I feel.â
âThem?â
Lin Jing first glanced at Yan Xiong, seeing him simply drowning his sorrows in the drink and having no intention of continuing, then turned his head towards Wei Zhengqing.
âJust them.â
âWe originally planned to visit the Ning Family, to inform the old Patriarch of
Ning Yueâs whereabouts, but we didnât get to see the old Patriarch,â âUnexpectedly, we were spotted by those two brothers.â
âThey recognized me, and evidently, they do not wish for Ning Yue to return.â âSo, after we left, they ambushed us along the way with a group of their men.â
âIf Ning Yue cannot return, then, without a successor, the Ning Family would have to choose from among those two.â
Yan Xiong slammed the table and said:
âWith those two devious scoundrels in charge of the Ning Familyâs legacy, Iâm afraid the Ning Family would sooner or later be ruined in their hands.â
âSo treacherous; if Wei Zheng hadnât had a breakthrough to the Foundation Establishment Stage at the critical moment, both of us might have died right there.â
With that explanation, Lin Jing also understood.
No wonder Wei Zheng had returned with serious injuries.
Lin Jing thought for a moment, then suddenly asked:
âWill there be danger on the way back, will there be ambushes along the way?â
âYou mean, will they set up an ambush for you along the way?â âIn that regard, you have nothing to worry about, Brother Lin,â
Yan Xiong said with a smile:
âOld Wei, Miss Ning, and I have already discussed this. On our way back, we plan to take a detour to Qishan City.â
âThere is a Teleportation Array within Qishan City that leads directly to Linxian
City. Itâs a bit expensive, but itâs safe.â
âOnce we are in Linxian City, they wouldnât dare to try anything.â
âWhen we reach Linxian City, I will certainly deal with those two brats properly.â
âBig Bear!â Wei Zhengqing called out to Yan Xiong.
âYou must remember not to act rashly when the time comes. Keep in mind that we are there to aid Ning Yue in returning to the Ning Family.â
At this point, Ning Yue spoke:
âZhengqing, Yan Xiong, donât worry.â
âOnce we reach the family estate, I will definitely seek justice for you,â
The meal lasted until late at night, during which Luo Luo learned that Lin Jing would not be traveling with them and felt quite sad for a while.
In the end, it was Ning Yue who, with coaxing and trickery, lulled her to sleep.
âLin Daoyou,â Ning Yue began.
âI am very grateful for the care youâve provided during this time.â
âWhen you brought back the lost Luo Luo on the street, that was the first time.â
âLater, you saved my daughter and me from the jaws of the Flame Poison
Centipede; that was the second time.â
âLin Daoyou, youâve saved us twice.â
âNing Yue is overwhelmed with gratitude,â Ning Yue said, bowing deeply to Lin Jing.
âPlease, this shouldnât be; Ning Daoyou, stand up,â Lin Jing hurriedly helped Ning Yue to her feet.
âLin Daoyou, for the life-saving grace, I have nothing with which to repayâ¦â
âToday, with Wei Zhengqing and Yan Xiong present, I would like to ask them to be witnesses.â
Lin Jing looked at Ning Yue, not knowing what she intended to do.
âWhy the need for witnessesâ¦â
Lin Jing was puzzled.
Even Wei Zhengqing and Yan Xiong were confused, looking towards Ning Yue, unclear about what she was planning to do next.
Under the gaze of the three men, Ning Yue took out a Jade Slip, saying:
âThis is the Alchemy Dao method passed down in my Ning Family. Didnât you ask me about this before?â
âWith this Alchemy Dao method, your efficiency in alchemy will be greatly enhanced, and it will also reduce the consumption of your Divine Sense energy.â
âI intend to pass this Alchemy Dao method to you.â
âThisâ¦â
Lin Jing hesitated for a moment before speaking.
âNing Daoyou, as far as I know, the Alchemy Dao methods of Pill Dao families are never passed on to outsiders. Is it really appropriate for you to do this?â
âBesides, even if you agree, what about the many people in the Ning Family?
Will they agree?â
At this point, Wei Zhengqing also frowned and turned to Ning Yue, saying: âYou must think this through; are you sure you want to do this?â
âThis is related to the inheritance of the Ning Family. As Lin Brother said, you may want to give it to Lin Brother, but what about the people in the Ning Family? What about your grandfather? They probably wonât agree.â
âIf this causes trouble for Lin Brother, wouldnât that be harming him?â
Yan Xiong also joined in dissuading her: âMiss Ning, this is no trivial matter; please think it over.â
Ning Yue shook her head and spoke again:
âI have thought it over.â
âEven though the Alchemy Dao method is preciousâ¦â
âCompared to Lin Brotherâs life-saving grace, it is nothing.â
âBesides, this Alchemy Dao method is not the entirety of the Pill Dao inheritance.â
âAs long as I acquire the true Inheritance Elixir Technique of the Ning Family and become the heir of the Ning Familyâs Pill Dao inheritance, I can decide to pass on this Alchemy Dao method to others.â
âOf course, the prerequisite is that it cannot be passed on to enemies or members of other Pill Dao families.â
âLin Daoyou, please accept it without worries.â
Wei Zhengqing frowned in concern, âDo you have the confidence that you can inherit the Pill Dao of the Ning Family? Your two cousins will not let you succeed so easily.â
Ning Yue nodded confidently:
âA few days ago, when I produced the Pure Body Restoration Pill, I felt that my understanding of the Pill Dao had deepened significantly.â
âIf nothing unexpected happens, Iâm now a third-grade Pill Master.â
âOnce I reach the Foundation Establishment Stage, Iâll be able to try making third-stage Elixir Medicines.â
âA third-grade Pill Master, my lord!â Yan Xiong exclaimed.
Ning Yue nodded in affirmation.
âSoâ¦â
âThatâs why I have absolute confidence in inheriting the Pill Dao of the Ning
Family..â