Ning Fa piloted the Blue Spirit Flying Carriage towards Ningchang Island.
On the way, thinking of Liu Qinghui's shocked expression made him want to laugh.
He and this woman had been intimate for at least hundreds of times, and he had naturally noticed certain unique aspects of her body.
He knew Liu Qinghui had secrets and wasn't an ordinary Qi Refining Cultivator, but in Ning Fa's current eyes, she was no longer a threat.
At the same time, Ning Fa secretly pondered that he now had the capacity to deal with the Liu Family.
He would make Liu Zhili regret his actions for the rest of his life.
He believed his current strength would make the Third Elder abandon his protection of the Liu Family.
As for Liu Qinghui's feelings, Ning Fa wouldn't care.
Although the two had maintained an intimate relationship for a long time, they both knew it was merely a mutually beneficial arrangement.
He wouldn't show leniency to the Liu Family because of Liu Qinghui.
As for Ning Ruiming, now was still not the time to make a move.
After all, he was a disciple of the Ning Family. If Ning Fa openly killed him, the family's higher-ups would definitely not stand idly by.
He had to become even stronger.
Shortly after, Ning Fa met the First Elder, Ning Zhongyuan, in the stone hall on Changning Mountain.
After a year, Ning Zhongyuan still looked somewhat pale.
It seemed his injuries had not fully healed, and he appeared even more obese.
However, his plump face still wore a cheerful smile.
Seeing Ning Fa enter, the smile on his face deepened.
He scrutinized Ning Fa carefully.
Even though Ning Fa's strength had greatly increased, he still felt a chill run down his spine under the elder's gaze.
After a long while, Ning Zhongyuan laughed heartily, "Good! Good! Good! Our Ning Family has produced another Kirin Child!"
"It seems you, little Fa, truly have the potential to become the second Hua Rong. If you had more combat experience, even Hua Rong at her peak would find it difficult to defeat you."
Ning Fa gave a dry laugh.
He was inwardly shocked by the First Elder's discernment; it seemed his entire strength had been seen through by the elder.
Ning Fa took the opportunity to ask, "I wonder how the Fifth Elder's injuries are now?"
Mentioning this, the smile on Ning Zhongyuan's face vanished, and he couldn't help but sigh.
Although he didn't answer, it was clear that Ning Huarong's injuries were not optimistic.
Ning Fa, being perceptive, didn't press further.
Ning Zhongyuan stared at him intently, "Little Fa, do you know why I summoned you?"
Ning Fa knew it was time.
He respectfully said, "This junior does not know. Please enlighten me, First Elder."
Ning Zhongyuan sighed, "In reality, with your alchemy talent, the family would naturally want you to continue alchemy."
"But circumstances have changed. Hua Rong is injured, and the family needs someone from the younger generation to take her place. Now that you've advanced to Late Qi Condensation, you are a very suitable candidate."
"Therefore, I intend to have you leave the Pill Hall and serve as the Deputy Hall Master of the family's Blazing Wind Hall. What do you think?"
Ning Fa's heart trembled slightly. So, the family had been waiting for him to reach Late Qi Condensation for this purpose.
The Blazing Wind Hall was one of the family's eight major halls, with Ning Huarong as its Hall Master.
The responsibilities of this hall were to provide guards for the family and to carry out external attacks.
Unlike the Fierce Wind Hall, which primarily guarded the Ning Family's territory, the Blazing Wind Hall would serve as escorts for the family's merchant caravans or important figures.
And because Ning Huarong was the Hall Master, the Blazing Wind Hall held even greater actual authority.
It also had duties such as inspecting family goods for smuggling, pursuing family traitors, and attacking hostile forces.
In terms of strength and influence, it was far superior to the Fierce Wind Hall.
Among the Ning Family's eight major halls, its importance was on par with the Blood Wind Hall and the Pill Hall, ranking in the first tier.
The Deputy Hall Masters and Hall Masters of these three major halls held a rank half a level higher than those of other halls.
The treatment and status of their members were also significantly higher.
This new appointment was exactly what Ning Fa desired.
He himself realized that his combat experience was a weakness compared to Ning Huarong.
If he joined the Blazing Wind Hall, there would surely be plenty of practical combat opportunities, and this weakness should be rectified.
What Ning Fa hesitated about was that by becoming a Deputy Hall Master, he would have to serve under that Witch.
This made him somewhat unhappy.
It seemed to guess Ning Fa's thoughts, and Ning Zhongyuan continued to drop a bombshell: "Hua Rong can no longer serve as the Hall Master of the Blazing Wind Hall because she needs to recover from her injuries. The family will choose one person between you and another deputy hall master to serve as the main hall master, and they will also become a family elder."
After speaking, Ning Zhongyuan looked at Ning Fa with a smile.
He smiled like an old fox.
Ning Fa's eyebrows shot up, and he was greatly surprised.
To be honest, he was tempted.
Once he became the main Hall Master of the Blazing Wind Hall, he would truly leap into the upper echelons of the family, holding high position and great power.
It was the dream of countless Ning Family disciples.
Ning Fa immediately said, "Thank you, First Elder, for your favor. This junior is very willing."
Ning Zhongyuan immediately laughed heartily.
Ning Fa's eyes flashed at this moment, and he asked, "May I know who the other deputy hall master is?"
Ning Zhongyuan replied, "It's Ji Kun. You'll get to know him well in the future."
Ning Fa thought, As expected.
During the family's Heir Competition that day, he had felt that this person was the strongest besides himself.
He didn't even have a sure win against him.
But now, he didn't believe that this person's strength could catch up to his.
However, he couldn't be careless.
After all, the family wouldn't just test their combat strength. If that were the case, they would have just let the two of them fight directly.
It would also test their leadership abilities and problem-solving skills.
At this moment, Ning Zhongyuan said in a deep voice, "As it happens, there is something that needs you to handle right now."
Ning Fa immediately sat up straight and listened intently.
Not long after, Ning Zhongyuan finished speaking.
He slowly turned the thumb ring on his thumb and said lightly, "It seems our Ning Family has been too quiet recently. Coupled with Hua Rong's failed Foundation Establishment, these small families have grown bolder. I need you to help them remember their place."
Ning Zhongyuan, who had been cheerful all along, put away his smile and revealed his sharp edge at this moment, like a sleeping Mighty Lion opening its eyes.
Ning Fa's expression was calm. "This junior understands."
Ning Zhongyuan seemed to have thought of something and continued, "Right, it's still very dangerous for you to encounter Foundation Establishment Cultivators right now. This old man will bestow a few items upon you, allowing you to escape even from the hands of Foundation Establishment Cultivators."
With that, Ning Zhongyuan waved his fat hand, and two items emitting radiant light appeared in the air.
On the left was a white Talisman, but it was several times larger than ordinary talismans, with a pattern of a jade boat drawn on it.
An extremely powerful spiritual pressure emanated from it.
It was clearly a Talisman Treasure!
The other item was a yellow ring, exuding dense spiritual energy, clearly not an ordinary item.
Ning Zhongyuan introduced, "This Talisman Treasure was crafted from a magical artifact called the [White River Chariot]. This White River Chariot is very special, specifically used for flying, and its speed is extremely fast. It was the natal magical treasure of a Golden Core cultivator nicknamed the 'Runner Cultivator' over a hundred years ago. Once you activate this Talisman Treasure, even ordinary cultivators in the middle to late stages of Foundation Establishment will find it difficult to catch up to you."
Ning Fa's eyes lit up after hearing this.
This was truly a great treasure, a perfect escape tool.
At the same time, he secretly wondered why there would be a Golden Core cultivator who was so afraid of death.
His natal magical treasure was only for flying.