Ning Zhongyuan continued his introduction, "This ring is called the [Profound Bright Ring]. It's a top-grade defensive Magic Tool that can automatically protect its owner, but like a Talisman Treasure, it has a usage limit. In exchange, it offers very strong defensive power, capable of withstanding a full-power strike from a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, and can endure about three such attacks."
"With these two items to assist you, I believe you can escape even when facing a cultivator in the mid to late stages of Foundation Establishment."
Ning Zhongyuan earnestly cautioned him again, "Remember, if you encounter a Foundation Establishment Cultivator, don't try to be brave. Flee immediately. Don't worry about anyone else; your life is the most important thing."
Ning Fa was silent for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Thank you, First Elder."
These two items were clearly extremely precious, especially the [White River Chariot] Talisman Treasure.
It was likely something even Foundation Establishment Cultivators would find hard to come by.
Ning Fa didn't believe the Ning Family had a second such Talisman Treasure to give to Ning Jikun.
Clearly, the family valued him greatly.
After all, not only was his strength considerable, but he was also an alchemist with exceptionally high talent.
Otherwise, the Xue Family wouldn't have dispatched a Foundation Establishment Cultivator to intercept him before.
With these two items to assist him, combined with his own strength, he truly had nothing to fear when facing Foundation Establishment Cultivators anymore.
Ning Zhongyuan smiled with satisfaction, "Go, I'll await your good news."
Ning Fa respectfully bowed and then left the stone hall.
However, just as he was about to summon the Blue Spirit Flying Carriage to fly away, he looked up.
He saw a large black bird flying towards him, and standing on the bird's back was a young man in black, looking like a sharp sword.
A fierce aura emanated from this person.
Ning Fa narrowed his eyes as he looked at the man.
He thought to himself how coincidental it was, running into another Deputy Hall Master of the Blazing Wind Hall, Ning Jikun.
This was also his direct competitor.
What surprised him slightly was that in the more than a year since they last met, this person's aura had grown considerably.
He was already at the Ninth Level of Qi Condensation, and it seemed he wasn't far from reaching the peak of the ninth level.
At this moment, Ning Jikun leaped down from the black bird, landing steadily in front of Ning Fa.
He looked at Ning Fa coldly, his ill intentions in his eyes completely unconcealed.
He suddenly spoke, "You've indeed advanced to Late Qi Condensation. It seems you've accepted the appointment of the other Deputy Hall Master. But it's useless. I will let the family know that waiting a year for you was completely unnecessary. The position of Hall Master of the Blazing Wind Hall will only be mine."
With that, he raised his head and directly entered the stone hall.
Ning Fa shrugged, thinking to himself, As long as you're happy.
Ning Fa was about to leave Ningchang Island directly, but a thought struck him.
He remembered someone.
Ning Yuwen.
He had considered asking for this person's help before, but the timing wasn't right then.
Now, it seemed the time had come.
In reality, although Ning Yuwen's foundation was damaged, with his strength, there were few Qi Refining Cultivators in the family who could surpass him.
However, he had become self-abandoning, refusing other appointments from the family.
He eventually volunteered to become a keeper in the Scripture Pavilion.
If he could persuade this Uncle Wen to come out of seclusion, he would definitely be a great help.
Ning Fa immediately went to the Scripture Pavilion.
After a long time, Ning Yuwen still had that scruffy, unkempt appearance.
He seemed even more dejected than when they last met.
Upon seeing Ning Fa, Ning Yuwen's eyes lit up, and he chuckled, "It's been a while, you brat... Wait, that's not right..."
Soon, he exclaimed in a ghostly manner, "You brat have actually advanced to the Seventh Level of Qi Condensation!"
Ning Fa chuckled lightly, "I have to thank Uncle Wen for your blessings."
Ning Yuwen put on a constipated expression and said irritably, "Blessings my foot. Seeing you looking so pleased with yourself makes me unhappy."
Ning Fa observed carefully. Although Ning Yuwen said that, a faint smile in his eyes indicated he was happy for Ning Fa.
Ning Fa coughed lightly, "Uncle Wen, I need you to do me a favor."
Ning Yuwen snorted, "What kind of favor do you need from me now, kid? Those old guys in the family will probably pamper you."
Ning Fa stated directly, "Your nephew has just been appointed Deputy Hall Master of the Blazing Wind Hall and would like to ask Uncle Wen to come out and help me."
Ning Yuwen replied lazily, "Your Uncle is just a cripple now. What help can I offer you? If you're here for this, then go back."
Ning Fa smiled slightly and took out a pill bottle, handing it to Ning Yuwen.
Ning Yuwen frowned as he looked at Ning Fa, but he still took the pill bottle and opened it.
Instantly, a perfectly round, plump pill, like a piece of jade, landed in his palm. Spiritual energy swirled around it, and auspicious light steamed, creating an extraordinary phenomenon.
Even more special was a natural-looking pattern on the pill, a legendary Dao Mark.
Ning Yuwen's eyes widened in shock. "Jade Dragon Pill! And a Jade Dragon Pill with a Dao Mark!!"
He furrowed his brow, looking at Ning Fa as if he were a monster, and said incredulously, "Don't tell me you refined this pill?"
Ning Fa smiled and nodded.
He had refined a total of two Jade Dragon Pills with a Dao Mark.
He had consumed one of them when he broke through the bottleneck of Late Qi Condensation, leaving him with one to persuade Ning Yuwen.
Ning Yuwen's mouth hung open, speechless. "You brat... you brat... you're a true prodigy!"
Ning Fa chuckled.
Ning Yuwen seemed to recall something and frowned. "Brat... what do you mean by showing me this pill?"
Ning Fa said with a light laugh, "Uncle Wen is so smart, you must have guessed. Since I can refine Dao Marks into Jade Dragon Pills, I'm confident I can also refine Dao Marks into healing pills of the same tier."
"You should know the miraculous effects of Dao Patterned Pills. With these Dao Patterned healing pills, your damaged foundation might be able to recover completely."
At this, a spark lit up in Ning Yuwen's eyes.
A trace of vitality suddenly appeared in his previously listless body.
Ning Fa continued with a serious expression, "As long as Uncle Wen promises to help me in the future, I promise to do my best to refine Dao Patterned healing pills to heal you. If First-grade High-rank isn't enough, then Second-grade Low-rank."
"Of course, I can't guarantee I'll succeed in refining Dao Patterned Pills, but I will definitely try my best."
"Uncle Wen, are you willing to trust me? Or rather, are you willing to take a gamble?"
Upon hearing this, Ning Yuwen's expression flickered, as if he were deep in thought.
After all, he knew very well that the "help me" Ning Fa mentioned had a profound meaning.
It meant that within the Ning Family, he would stand on Ning Fa's side.
Although Ning Fa only wanted his promise and not a written contract.
But Ning Yuwen was a proud man; he always kept his word.
At this moment, Ning Fa added fuel to the fire. "Uncle Wen, you should be able to feel that my magical power is far beyond that of ordinary cultivators at Late Qi Condensation. I'm confident I can refine Second-grade pills at the Eighth Level of Qi Condensation. This might only take three to five years."
"Then, for me to refine Dao Patterned Second-grade Low-rank pills, I'm also confident I can achieve it within five years, or even sooner."
"Let's say ten years. By then, Uncle Wen, you'll only be in your early forties, still in your prime. As long as your foundation recovers, you'll still have a great chance of breaking through to Foundation Establishment."
At this point, Ning Yuwen suddenly looked up. "I promise you!"
Ning Fa chuckled.
When it came to psychological tactics, that was his strong suit.
By successfully winning over Ning Yuwen, he had gained a significant ally.