: Peak of Qi Sea Sixth Layer

2024-07-31 Author: Gu Zhenren

: Peak of Qi Sea Sixth Layer

Ning Clan territory.

Ning Xiangguo, Ning Xiangqian, and others gathered at Ning Houjun's residence.

They reported Ning Zhuo's actions to Ning Houjun.

"I thought intervening in the black market would definitely lead to a fight. I never expected the most intense action during the whole process was breaking down the Monkey Head Gang's gate."

"Looking back, the entire operation was within Ning Zhuo's plan."

"Is he really only sixteen? Quite remarkable!"

"Don't treat him as an ordinary academy graduate. Don't forget, he has talent."

"Even with talent, compared to Ning Xiaohui and Ning Qingqiao, Ning Zhuo is very special. I think you all understand what I mean."

"Perhaps... it's related to his talent? His talent is related to his mind, so his thinking is very flexible."

"According to the Modification Team, after Ning Zhuo's soul entered the Immortal Palace, his puppet body possessed a rather enormous head."

"Looking at reality, I also think his head is quite large."

Ning Houjun chuckled and waved his hand. "Alright, alright. Ning Zhuo intervened in the black market and took control of the entire situation overnight. The operation was very successful!"

"What are your plans for the future?"

The room fell silent.

Then, Ning Xiangguo said, "Ning Zhuo recruited us, offering quite high compensation. From now on, we will wear masks and serve as the black market's patrol and law enforcement personnel."

"Before the main family branch rehires us, what else is there for us to do?"

Ning Houjun nodded. "In that case, do a good job."

"After this battle, I believe everyone can see and clearly understand Ning Zhuo's prospects."

"His biggest weakness is his youth and his cultivation level being only Qi Refinement Layer Three. But this is also his greatest advantage."

"How old is he? Only sixteen..."

Ning Houjun's sigh resonated with the many Foundation Establishment cultivators present.

After Ning Xiangguo, Ning Xiangqian, and the others left, Ning Houjun went to the backyard and met Ning Youfu.

The two former Family Elders sat in the backyard pavilion, resuming the chess game interrupted by the visit of the former stewards.

As they played, they continued discussing Ning Zhuo.

"I still underestimated this Ning Zhuo. His ability exceeds my imagination," Ning Houjun sighed.

"Yes, how long has it been since our branch family produced such an outstanding junior!" Ning Youfu strongly agreed.

Ning Houjun stared at the chessboard. "Even the main family branch rarely has talents like Ning Zhuo."

Ning Youfu looked meaningfully at Ning Houjun. "This young man understands the black market a bit too well. Someone else is probably guiding him from behind."

Ning Houjun was surprised. "It wasn't you?"

Ning Youfu pointed at Ning Houjun and laughed. "You're preempting me and shifting the blame."

Ning Houjun shook his head. "Stop joking around."

Ning Youfu also shook his head. "You're the one joking with me."

They glared at each other.

After a few breaths, Ning Houjun frowned. "Whether you guided him or not, the current situation is indeed good. At least the branch family members have some means of survival now."

"Yes," Ning Youfu smiled. "Now it's the main family's turn to be in a difficult position."

The Ning Family Head looked at the intelligence report in his hand. Even after reading it twice, he still found it hard to believe. "Is this intelligence accurate?"

"Ning Zhuo, alone, led our Ning Family's Foundation Establishment cultivators and pacified the black market?"

A subordinate confirmed it and made a slight correction. "Family Head, our Ning Family did not officially take action. The Monkey Head Gang were the ones who actually fought. They suffered heavy casualties."

The Ning Family Head's face darkened.

Just the day before yesterday, the Ning main family branch had dismissed multiple branch family stewards and heavily rewarded Ning Zhuo. Yet, after just one day and night, the situation had completely changed!

"Ning Zhuo has control of the black market. He now has a basic foundation and can support many subordinates."

"He actually managed to do this!"

"Is someone guiding him from behind?"

What is rising momentum?

This is rising momentum.

Ning Zhuo acted decisively, using thunderous methods to break through the difficult situation and create a favorable position for himself.

He officially possessed a force of his own.

"Things have become quite troublesome! If we continue dismissing stewards, we'll only be delivering talent to Ning Zhuo." The Ning Family Head felt a bit stifled in his chest.

This was originally a means to pressure the branch family, but Ning Zhuo broke the deadlock.

Tracing it to the root, Ning Zhuo discovered the opportunity in the black market and seized it!

Did the Ning Family Head not notice it?

Not exactly.

The black market was a buffer zone for the rights of the four major powers. After Sun Lingtong was wanted, the Ning Family Head had been paying close attention.

It's just that if any other Ning Family member tried to do this, they would fail.

Only Ning Zhuo taking action had such a possibility.

"Will the Zhou Family and Zheng Family take action?"

"Will the City Lord's Office expel Ning Zhuo?"

"His intervention in the black market has already broken the tacit understanding between the four powers!"

The Ning Family Head hoped others would take action.

Zhou Family.

"This Ning Zhuo is quite interesting." The Zhou Family Head smiled slightly. "Summon Zhou Zeshen."

When Zhou Zeshen paid his respects to the Zhou Family Head, the latter handed him the relevant intelligence to read.

"Ning Zhuo?!"

"He actually accomplished such a thing..."

"Remarkable!"

Zhou Zeshen praised.

The Zhou Family Head said, "The conflict between Ning Zhuo and the Ning main family branch is irreconcilable. Not long ago, he just brought down the Ning Young Family Head, and now he controls the black market."

"Following this trend, the Ning Family might have a second internal war."

Back then, the Ning branch family's attempt to overthrow the main family branch, and the ensuing internal conflict, had shocked the Zhou and Zheng families.

Zhou Zeshen nodded. "I still greatly underestimated him."

"For him to intervene in the black market overnight, even if someone is advising him from behind, he is definitely no ordinary talent."

The Zhou Family Head said, "However, he is still too young."

"What is your relationship with him like?"

Zhou Zeshen said, "Our friendship can be better!"

"Hahaha." The Zhou Family Head laughed. "Pay attention to winning Ning Zhuo over in the future. Last time, when Zheng Jian and he co-built the mechanical ape, Zheng Jian invested heavily, even using Core Formation level materials."

"These things, our Zhou Family has them too."

"I grant you this authority. Interact well with Ning Zhuo."

"Yes, I will certainly do my best, and live up to your instructions, Family Head!" Zhou Zeshen withdrew.

Ning Ze's residence.

Ning Ze took the black market intelligence and showed it to Wang Lan.

"What did I say? I wasn't wrong!"

"Xiao Zhuo is no ordinary person. Overnight, he became the master of the black market."

Wang Lan's mouth hung open for a long time without closing.

It took her a good while to accept this fact. Her mood was quite complex. "Husband, you always see more clearly than I do."

"But is something like this really accomplished by Xiao Zhuo?"

Ning Ze nodded slightly. "Even if someone is guiding him from behind, it's still him who became the master of the black market."

"Have Ji'er stick close to Xiao Zhuo and find some work in the black market."

"They are cousins; this bond should be deepened. When we grow old in the future, Xiao Zhuo will be Ji'er's greatest backer."

"He's only sixteen now."

"It's hard to imagine what achievements he'll have in the future."

"Just judging by talent, at worst, he will become a Family Elder."

"In fact, look!"

"He now controls the black market, has real power. How is that different from a Family Elder?"

Ning Zhuo continued his cultivation.

He took out the Ice Jade Wine.

The wine presented an icy blue color, crystal clear, like morning frost glimmering faintly under sunlight.

Ning Zhuo gently swirled the cup.

In the cup carved from cold jade, the wine resembled liquid sapphire, with a faint silvery halo lingering on the surface, giving a refreshing feeling at first sight.

The aroma of the wine was unique, fresh and elegant with a distinctive icy-snow essence.

Ning Zhuo brought it close to his nose and savored it carefully. For a moment, he felt as if he were in a northern snowfield. Subsequently, he detected a faint hint of floral fragrance and the fresh scent of grass and trees from the icy cold, feeling quite refreshed and relaxed.

Ning Zhuo took a sip.

The first sensation was an extreme coolness, as if a stream of ice water滑过 his tongue.

This cool feeling rapidly spread throughout his body with the flow of the wine, carrying away all dryness, heat, and fatigue.

The wine was smooth and gentle, melting in the mouth as if ice and snow were dissolving, leaving behind a slight sweetness.

The body of the Ice Jade Wine was full, the flavor mellow, without any pungency, but carrying a faint sweetness and a fresh, lingering aftertaste.

Ning Zhuo couldn't help but close his eyes, immersing himself in it.

A long time later.

He opened his eyes and exclaimed, "Excellent wine!"

The effects of the wine gradually began to take effect. Ning Zhuo sat cross-legged on a cushion and began his breathing exercises.

Different from his previous cultivation sessions, this time, a magnificent light burst forth from his Divine Sea Upper Dantian, cascading down like a waterfall, pouring directly into the Qi Sea Middle Dantian.

Within the Qi Sea, clouds and mist billowed, qi waves churned, and the Five Elements magical power surged wildly.

The Ice Jade Wine allowed Ning Zhuo to use his Divine Sea cultivation to elevate his Qi Sea cultivation.

In the short time it takes an incense stick to burn, the effects of the Ice Jade Wine were exhausted. Ning Zhuo's Qi Sea cultivation experienced a terrifying surge, directly reaching the peak of the sixth layer, on par with his Divine Sea cultivation!

"Truly worthy of being Ice Jade Wine!"

"The Ice Heart Jade Pot is also truly worthy of being our Ning Family's treasured heirloom."

Thus, with peak sixth-layer magical power cultivation, Ning Zhuo was already capable of pushing open the second Dao Gate.

Ning Zhuo didn't have much expectation regarding this.

Based on his understanding of the Molten Rock Immortal Palace, the difficulty of the second Dao Gate should be similar to that of the second Buddhist Gate route.

"Last time, taking the Buddhist Gate route, although I failed the challenge, I still explored the level of difficulty."

"To pass the Buddhist Gate, I need to collect more rewards from the first Buddhist Gate side first. Only after my strength increases will there be a greater possibility of successfully passing the challenge."

"The Dao Gate side is probably arranged similarly."

"Unless a coffin room like the one at the first Buddhist Gate appears."

Ning Zhuo pondered privately.

The possibility of a coffin room appearing was small. Ning Zhuo still needed to push the door open to verify.

What if?

Through his own relentless efforts, Ning Zhuo's status was now completely different from before!

He no longer needed to wait for Ning Xiaohui or others to invite him to form a team.

He could completely organize a team with himself as the core to explore the Molten Rock Immortal Palace.

(End of )