Upon hearing the last piece of news, Ning Fa's eyes widened.
He had indeed suspected that the Xue Family was behind his last ambush.
But he never imagined that the Xue Family was also responsible for Ning Huarong's failed Foundation Establishment!
Ning Zhongyuan turned around, his obese face filled with seriousness. He solemnly said, "I can't tell you the specifics, but you should know how important the news of our two families' alliance is. It absolutely cannot be leaked, not to anyone, remember, anyone!"
Ning Fa felt a strange sensation at Ning Zhongyuan's emphasis, but he still nodded solemnly.
Ning Zhongyuan's expression softened, and then he looked at Ning Fa with a look of wonder, exclaiming, "It seems letting you train in Blazing Wind Hall was the right decision. Your strength is truly extraordinary now. You first defeated Shi Shaoyang, and then killed Qian Shouzhong. I'm afraid even the former Hua Rong would have had a hard time defeating you."
Ning Fa's eyes flickered as he asked, "Then the smuggling by the Yuan Chang Island lineage and the Qian Family is also tacitly approved by the family?"
Ning Zhongyuan replied, "That's right. I know you have a grievance with the Yuan Chang Island lineage, but you can punish them lightly, just don't push them too far."
Ning Fa nodded gently.
Ning Zhongyuan retracted his imposing aura and put on a cheerful smile again. "Your growth is truly an unexpected surprise for me. It seems there's no suspense in the competition for the Blazing Wind Hall Master position. I will convene an elder council soon and nominate you as the official Hall Master of Blazing Wind Hall, and also as the eleventh elder of the family."
"After all, your qualifications are still shallow. It wouldn't be appropriate to rank you ahead of other elders immediately. After some more time, your elder ranking won't be any lower than Hua Rong's."
Ning Fa's face showed surprise and joy, and he quickly thanked him.
In reality, he didn't feel too much emotion. After all, the position of the official Hall Master of Blazing Wind Hall was already within his grasp; it was just that the timing had been moved up.
Becoming the new elder of the family also meant he had officially become part of the Ning Family's high command, holding significant power and status from then on.
And although he was the eleventh elder, his actual status and influence already surpassed many other elders.
This made Ning Fa feel a little emotional.
After leaving Ningchang Island, Ning Fa headed to Yun Chang Island.
He needed to inform Ning Shaohong about his killing of Qian Shouzhong.
Since their relationship had progressed, Ning Fa made sure to spend a few days with Ning Shaohong every month.
Perhaps it was due to his body cultivation, but he found his desires were also increasing day by day.
Even frequent dual cultivation with Liu Qinghui couldn't fully satisfy him.
Ning Shaohong was always exhausted after their encounters, repeatedly begging for mercy.
After one session, Ning Shaohong even joked that she should have Ning Xiuying transferred back, as she couldn't handle Ning Fa alone and needed someone to help her.
Ning Fa was tempted for a moment, but he wasn't sure if Aunt Hong was deliberately asking him, so he didn't dare to agree.
Ning Shaohong also gave Ning Fa a special feeling.
He noticed that after each meeting, Ning Shaohong seemed to change.
Her aura became more refined and crystalline, like pond water gradually purifying its impurities, becoming purer and clearer.
And after a month apart, this feeling Ning Shaohong gave Ning Fa was even stronger.
Ning Shaohong emanated a faint white glow, possessing an indescribable sacredness.
A white lotus spiritual pattern also appeared on her brow.
"Aunt Hong, you are...?"
Ning Fa looked at her in surprise and asked hesitantly.
Ning Shaohong's eyes were like water, and she didn't answer, but instead began to undress.
Her beautiful body, like white jade, appeared before Ning Fa.
Ning Fa's eyes immediately ignited with fire.
Perhaps it was because they hadn't seen each other for a long time, but they embraced each other passionately.
Ning Shaohong was even more proactive and bold than usual. While Ning Fa was surprised, he was also happy to enjoy it.
After their intimacy, Ning Shaohong nestled in Ning Fa's arms, her eyes tightly closed, her face flushed.
Ning Fa then said in a deep voice, "I killed Qian Shouzhong tonight."
Ning Shaohong's eyes snapped open. She stared intently at Ning Fa, tears beginning to well up in her beautiful eyes.
Then she threw herself onto Ning Fa, kissing him passionately.
Ning Fa responded ardently, and their intense encounter began again.
After a long while, Ning Shaohong cupped Ning Fa's head, looking at him with tender eyes, and softly said, "I'm going into seclusion now. I might not be able to see you for a long time, little Fa."
Ning Fa put down the fair skin in his hands and looked at her in surprise. "Aunt Hong... are you preparing for Foundation Establishment?"
Ning Shaohong nodded gently and smiled softly, "It's all thanks to you, little Fa, that my cultivation technique has made progress."
Ning Fa's face lit up with joy, happy not only for Ning Shaohong but also for himself.
If Ning Shaohong could achieve Foundation Establishment, it would be a great thing for him.
He would then have another close ally.
Ning Shaohong officially began her closed-door cultivation.
This matter was also strictly kept under wraps by the family's high-ranking members.
The public announcement stated that Ning Shaohong was comprehending a new type of magic robe and would not be leaving Yun Chang Island for a while.
In reality, it was highly unlikely anyone would suspect Ning Shaohong was preparing for Foundation Establishment.
This was because everyone in the family knew that Ning Shaohong's cultivation had been stagnant for a long time due to a mishap with her cultivation technique.
A few days later, the family's Elder Council officially issued appointments.
It was formally announced that Ning Fa had become the head of Blazing Wind Hall and the new eleventh Elder of the family.
This was equivalent to creating a new Elder position specifically for Ning Fa.
Most people in the family were not surprised, as they had anticipated it.
After all, Ning Fa's previous achievements were too brilliant.
He had perfectly handled the Xue Family, and especially his battle with Shi Shaoyang, where he had the upper hand.
This swept away the gloom caused by Ning Huarong's failed Foundation Establishment, making Ning Fa famous throughout Thousand Wave Lake and boosting his personal prestige to an unparalleled level.
In comparison, although Ning Jikun had performed well, he still fell far short when compared to Ning Fa.
Therefore, Ning Fa's swift succession to the position of head of Blazing Wind Hall was considered by many to be well-deserved.
Moreover, everyone in the Ning Family understood that this eleventh Elder position was only temporary. Ning Fa's actual status and power already surpassed that of most elders.
It was only a matter of time before he was promoted to Ning Huarong's former position.
After Ning Fa officially became the head of Blazing Wind Hall, Ning Jikun resigned from his previous position as deputy head and took up a deputy role in another hall.
This left two vacancies for deputy heads.
After some thought, Ning Fa promoted Ning Yuwen to one of the deputy head positions.
For the other deputy head position, he selected someone from the existing senior members.
After careful consideration, he chose Ning Yunhui to serve as deputy head.
Ning Yunhui was not weak in strength and had long-standing seniority, which would help to stabilize the sentiments of the older members.
In addition, Ning Fa transferred Ning Zonglie from Blazing Wind Hall to Blazing Wind Hall as well, appointing him to the position of captain.
According to Ning Fa's plan, he intended to groom Ning Zonglie to be his second-in-command.
After all, Ning Yuwen would not be staying in Blazing Wind Hall for long.
Furthermore, after consulting with his cousin Xu Guanting, Ning Fa also had him and two other Xu Family cultivators join Blazing Wind Hall.
As the saying goes, when one person achieves success, their relatives and associates also benefit. Since his own status had risen, he naturally wanted to ensure that those close to him also reaped the rewards.
However, Ning Daozhen, a direct descendant of the First Elder's lineage, left Blazing Wind Hall, and his whereabouts were unknown.
Although this person was young, he occasionally gave Ning Fa a feeling of unfathomable depth, which made Ning Fa pay close attention to him.
Now that he was gone, Ning Fa was too lazy to bother with him.
Time slowly passed, and it was the agreed-upon time for Ning Fa and Liu Qinghui to go to Nan Hua Island.