As if reminded by Meng Jinliang's words, Ning Muchun's expression also recovered. She forced a smile and said, "Jinliang is right. It's so timely that Xiaofa has become a family Pill Master. After all, the family only has two Spirit Stabilizing Pills, and there will definitely be many people competing for them."
"Jinliang and I were originally planning to go through Yihe to find the Vice Hall Master of Blazing Wind Hall to smooth things over, but now that Xiaofa has joined the Pill Hall, and as long as he can get the Ninth Elder to help, that will be much more promising than finding the Vice Hall Master of Blazing Wind Hall."
Ning Furong, Ning Fa's cousin, whose face had been dark, still looked displeased, but his eyes lit up.
Although he was still unwilling to accept the fact that Ning Fa had become a family Pill Master, he wasn't stupid. This matter concerned his advancement to the late stage of Qi Condensation. Despite his jealousy, he dared not show it anymore.
Meng Jinliang glanced at Ning Muchun and suddenly said, "What Zhengqian just said is right. The deed for that shop should be returned to Xiaofa. We were worried before that Xiaofa was too young and might be tricked out of the shop by someone. Now that Xiaofa has joined the Pill Hall, it means he can manage that shop himself."
Ning Muchun was startled, a flicker of reluctance in her eyes, but she was also a decisive person. She immediately nodded, "Yes, I hope Xiaofa can understand our good intentions."
Upon hearing this, Ning Fa's paternal uncle and fourth uncle, who knew exactly what was going on, secretly cursed Ning Muchun and her husband for their shamelessness.
Ning Baiquan chuckled, "There's no time to delay, let's go find Xiaofa quickly. This child is really something, not even informing us uncles about such a big matter."
Ning Zifeng glanced at him, his eyes seeming to say, "Why didn't Ning Fa come to tell us? Don't you know the reason?"
Ning Baiquan pretended not to see it and excitedly got up to leave first.
Not long after, a group of people arrived in front of Ning Fa's house.
Ning Fa, who was just about to head out to the Pill Hall, saw the excited crowd. He naturally understood that they had learned of his becoming a family Pill Master, and a half-smile appeared on his face.
"Paternal Uncle, Uncle Xilin."
Ning Fa only greeted Ning Zhengqian and Ning Xilin, treating his fourth uncle Ning Baiquan and Ning Muchun's families as if they were invisible. The two families naturally felt awkward.
Uncle Xilin, however, felt his old face light up, and he was incredibly excited.
Judging by Ning Fa's address, he was someone who remembered kindness. The thirty Spirit Stones he had given Ning Fa out of the blue a month ago had clearly been remembered by him.
"Xiaofa, have you become a family Pill Master?"
Paternal Uncle Ning Zhengqian asked urgently.
Facing his paternal uncle, who had helped him when he was in need a month ago, Ning Fa smiled and nodded in acknowledgment.
"Good, very good!"
Ning Zhengqian laughed heartily and patted Ning Fa's shoulder heavily.
Seeing Ning Fa personally admit it, Ning Baiquan and Ning Muchun, ignoring Ning Fa's cold demeanor, also came forward with smiles to offer their congratulations.
Ning Fa showed little reaction, merely looking at them with a half-smile, the sarcastic smile on his lips undisguised. He yawned and said, "Are you done talking? If you're done, you can go back."
Ning Baiquan, who was about to say more, immediately froze.
Ning Muchun coughed dryly and forced a smile, "Xiaofa, now that you've become a family Pill Master, there's something you can help us with. This matter concerns our lineage..."
Before she could finish, Ning Fa impatiently interrupted, "Stop talking, I'm not interested in listening. Did you consider me a relative of the same lineage when you were discussing this? Since you didn't, why should I bother?"
Ning Muchun's face flushed with anger, and she was about to lash out, but thinking of Ning Fa's current status, she could only suppress it.
At this moment, Ning Zhengqian intervened, "Xiaofa, we know you have grievances, and you have every right to. My elder sister did fall short before, but this matter is truly of great importance and requires your help. This is not the place to talk, let us come into your home first."
Facing his paternal uncle Ning Zhengqian, Ning Fa could only give him some face. He pouted and still welcomed everyone into his home.
Before they could even sit down, Ning Muchun impatiently explained the matter and then asked eagerly, "Xiaofa, I heard you have a good relationship with the Ninth Elder now. Can you ask the Ninth Elder to help us obtain a Spirit Stabilizing Pill? Preferably, the price should be controlled within two thousand Spirit Stones. It would be even better if the family contribution points could be less."
Hearing this, Ning Furong, who had been suppressing his anger due to Ning Fa's rude attitude, also looked at Ning Fa with anticipation.
Ning Fa first pondered for a moment, then smiled and nodded, "No problem, I'll go tell the Ninth Elder right away. And if you don't have enough Spirit Stones, isn't there still that shop on Jinchang Island? Sell that too, I agree."
Everyone was shocked. Ning Muchun looked incredulous, then excitedly confirmed, "Xiaofa, are you telling the truth? You're not joking with us, are you?"
Ning Fa looked at her strangely, "Weren't you the one joking with me first?"
Ning Muchun, realizing she had been tricked, turned pale with anger and pointed at Ning Fa, unable to speak.
"You little thief! You're going too far!"
Ning Furong finally couldn't stand it anymore, jumped up, and prepared to make a move.
Ning Fa looked at him calmly, his face full of mockery. He chuckled and said, "Cousin Furong, this is the second time. If you still don't dare to make a move, you'll truly be a cowardly turtle."
Ning Furong was furious, but he was firmly held back by his father, Meng Jinliang.
Although Ning Fa no longer had the Fifth Elder as a protective charm, the family Pill Master title was equally powerful. If he dared to injure Ning Fa, he would definitely not get away with it.
Meng Jinliang walked up to Ning Fa. Despite Ning Fa's repeated insults, he showed no anger, but instead said apologetically, "Xiaofa, you might resent your paternal aunt, but we actually had our difficulties."
With that, a white light flashed in his hand, and a dark yellow contract appeared. He handed it to Ning Fa and said, "For example, the deed for this shop. Your aunt and I were afraid that you might get carried away while refining pills and sell it. Then you would have no source of income. That's why we kept it for you. Now that you've become a family Pill Master, this deed is naturally returned to you."
Looking at the seemingly sincere Meng Jinliang, even Ning Fa, who had lived two lives, was stunned by his thick skin.
He took the deed, examined it for a moment, and then reached out to Meng Jinliang again.
Meng Jinliang was somewhat confused by Ning Fa's action.
Ning Fa impatiently asked, "What about my shop rent for the past few years?"
Ning Muchun was furious and shouted, "Xiaofa, you're going too far!"
Ning Fa sneered, his outstretched hand still not retracting.
Meng Jinliang stopped Ning Muchun, who was about to say more, and calmly said, "No problem, this is only right."
Then, he took out three hundred Spirit Stones from his storage bag and placed them on the table.