Ning Zhuo came to the courtyard and saw Zhu Xuanji.
Zhu Xuanji was still wearing a big red brocade robe, with black embroidered edges, and the Chinese character face was expressionless, looking at Ning Zhuo, looking up and down, his sharp gaze seemed to be able to penetrate his heart.
Ning Zhuo was prepared for Zhu Xuanji's uninvited visit.
More precisely, this is his design!
Ning Zhuo took the initiative to expose many things in the palace examination.
For example, at the beginning, he fought against Sun Lingtong and used multiple floating mobile phones to severely damage the Golden Blood War Ape Dasheng, so that Sun Lingtong could no longer take out Yuan Dasheng, causing his own record to plummet.
In this battle, Ning Zhuo showed his familiarity with the Golden Blood War Ape Dasheng. Anyone who cares realizes that Ning Zhuo knows a lot of inside information.
After that, Ning Zhuo used the Five Elements Turning Spirit Disc in public, and did not show a "strange to familiar" inspection process, showing that he was already familiar with this mechanism component.
In the recent palace examination, he directly used the blood path map board to show a deeper level of demonic blood tendon skills!
These advantages were all used by him in the palace examination, which helped his beautiful record.
These were also the baits that Ning Zhuo deliberately threw out, and many monks and forces took the bait and contacted Ning Zhuo privately and offered a high price to buy.
But they were all rejected by Ning Zhuo.
The bait he put down was mainly to catch Zhu Xuanji!
When Ning Zhuo settled the bet between him and Ning Jiufan, Zhu Xuanji finally took the initiative to come to the door.
Facing Zhu Shencao again, the pressure in Ning Zhuo's heart was far less than that of the Salesian Kindergarten.
At this time, he had already confessed his guilt and surrendered to the law, eliminating several flaws, and more importantly, he had elevated his identity as a righteous path to a new height through various operations.
The head of the Ning family's branch!
This is a proper high-ranking member of the cultivation family.
Becoming the head of the branch family during the Qi Cultivation period is simply unimaginable under normal circumstances.
But Ning Zhuo seized the opportunity given by fate, and continued to use the lava fairy palace and the palace examination to raise his own valuation, which really contributed to this matter.
In the past, Ning Zhuo had at most two levels of identity, one was a young genius of the Ning family's branch, and the other was the master of the black market. When he was in the Salesian Kindergarten, Zhu Xuanji wanted to deal with him quite easily.
But now, Ning Zhuo has a third level of identity - the patriarch of the Ning family.
This made Zhu Xuanji have to be cautious.
If you were a monk from a demonic path or an evil sect, you wouldn't value these. But Zhu Xuanji is a righteous monk and a member of the royal family, and respects excellent rules from the bottom of his heart. Especially now, he still has to rely on the alliance of the Zhou family, the Ning family, and the Zheng family to compete with the Meng family and the empty door, and help him fight for the position of the lord of the Lava Immortal Palace.
Ning Zhuo knew that although his cultivation had not changed, his status had risen a lot, and his attitude towards Zhu Xuanji could also change somewhat.
He clenched his fists and saluted, first greeting respectfully, and then tactfully said that he had limited time and hoped to have a long conversation with Master Zhu this time.
Zhu Xuanji laughed and stretched out his finger to Ning Zhuo: "I just became the head of the branch family, so I started shaking."
"The villain is successful, that's what you look like now."
Ning Zhuo also smiled: "Master Zhu, this is what I have tried my best to get over. If you don't show off, aren't you sorry for my previous efforts?"
This kind of honest appearance made Ning Zhuo appear sincere and not hypocritical.
Zhu Xuanji had a good impression of Ning Zhuo.
On the one hand, he has a great sense of accomplishment. He believes that he pulled Ning Zhuo and led this young genius to the right path.
On the other hand, Ning Zhuo severely damaged the Golden Blood War Ape in the palace examination, causing Sun Lingtong's record to plummet, which was a proper meritorious service.
Finally, in the palace examination, as long as Ning Zhuo encounters Zhu Xuanji and Ning Jiufan, he will take the initiative to admit defeat. This attitude is very much in line with Zhu Xuanji's wishes.
That's why - Zhu Xuanji had already discovered that Ning Zhuo had hidden a lot of information. When he confessed his guilt and was punished before, he did not reveal the whole truth. But he still waited until now to ask.
Zhu Xuanji stared at Ning Zhuo's eyes: "Speaking of which, I haven't thanked you yet. The second round of the palace examination, thanks to you."
Ning Zhuo hurriedly waved his hand and said: "My lord, you are too bad for me, I dare not do it!"
"My five-element pawn, in terms of power and effectiveness, is not as good as your mechanical doll, my lord."
"Where do you need me to give in, I want to lose anyway, take the initiative to admit defeat, and save time and energy."
Zhu Xuanji put his hands on his back: "Ning Zhuo, tell me the truth, do your Ning family want this fairy palace?"
"Let me tell you the truth first, if your Ning family has this intention, I can also help you, take the initiative to give in, and let you control this treasure!"
"Among the three major families of Fire Persimmon Immortal City, the Zhou family and the Zheng family are deeply rooted, and your Ning family is from the North Wind Kingdom, and the foundation is unstable.
Ning Zhuo didn't hesitate at all, and immediately smiled bitterly: "Master Zhu, you are honest, and I have said what I mean from the bottom of my heart. It's not that I haven't had reverie."
"However, the Lava Immortal Palace is too damaged. In the dilapidated place now, if you want to repair it back, the price will be terribly high."
"The heritage of our Ning family is difficult to bear."
"What's even more terrifying is that the palace examination is still going on, the tide of monsters is intensifying, and the fairy palace will definitely be more ruined."
"Whichever party gets it, they will pay a huge price to repair it!"
"For my Ning family, I believe that helping you achieve the final victory, making friends with the royal family and establishing contact with the royal family is the most beneficial and safe direction for development."
Zhu Xuanji nodded and stopped talking.
Ning Zhuo let out a breath of turbid air.
He knew that Zhu Xuanji did not really want to give up the position of palace master. Even if it is true, Zhu Xuanji is actually not qualified to give in, and there is a third round after the second round of the palace examination.
Ning Zhuo is really stupid to show interest in the position of palace master.
Zhu Xuanji deliberately said this, just to remind Ning Zhuo not to have desires that do not conform to his identity just because he becomes the head of the branch family.
He was also reminding Ning Jiufan not to expect things he shouldn't have.
This is just like what Ning Jiufan said to Ning Zhuo in the room before: "If there is anything you can say, you can not say it. Remember, you are already the head of my Ning family's branch."
This sentence was said to Ning Zhuo, and it was also said to Zhu Xuanji, the Jindan monk in the yard.
Many high-level exchanges are like this, gentle and implicit.
Zhu Xuanji was satisfied with Ning Zhuo's attitude, and finally got to the point: "You should know that I am here to find your intentions this time."
Ning Zhuo sighed deeply and saluted Zhu Xuanji again. With his current confidence, he can already be blunt to some extent: "Master Zhu, the kid did hide something before. There are indeed many things that are difficult to say."
"The junior had already anticipated today's situation, thought hard, and prepared something."
"This is the limit of what I can do."
Saying that, Ning Zhuo took out a piece of paper from his arms and handed it to Zhu Xuanji.
Zhu Xuanji took it, unfolded the paper on the spot, and saw a poem on it -
Left alone in the white clouds,
The clouds drift far away, the mountains and the moon are boundless.
Conclude a centennial alliance with the moon,
Planning is done by people.
He frowned slightly, then stretched out his arms, looked at Ning Zhuo, and nodded lightly at him.
Whether it is that Ning Zhuo really has a contract with Bu Kong, which cannot be said more, or whether Ning Zhuo chose to continue to retain some information for his own benefit, Zhu Xuanji chose to recognize it.
Immediately, he raised his fingers slightly, and his mana spat out, urging flames.
The paper was thrown into the air, ignited, and quickly turned into fly ash.
Zhu Xuanji turned around and left.
Recently, the Dragon Fire Spirit has paid more attention to Zhu Xuanji.
When Zhu Xuanji came to Ning Zhuo's residence, he immediately attracted its attention.
The entire communication between Ning Zhuo and Zhu Xuanji was seen by the Dragon Fire Spirit.
Naturally, it also observed the poem on the paper.
It wondered, "What does this mean?"
The Dragon Fire Spirit became restless, and after thinking about it, it still took the initiative to contact Ning Zhuo.
"Young master, are you okay?" It first pretends to care, and then begins to question the intention of the paper and poetry.
"Don't worry, I just used a few tricks and sent him away again."
Long Huo Ling continued to ask about the meaning of the poem.
Ning Zhuo: "Haha, don't say it, don't say it."
He immediately changed the subject: "Don't you want to bombard the gourd furnace forest and directly destroy the ruins of the golden furnace? I have made up my mind to do it! In the near future, it will be activated. Be ready at all times and listen to my call."
The dragon fire spirit was overjoyed. It has been worried about how to subdue Ning Zhuo to do this in recent days.
Unexpectedly, Ning Zhuo couldn't bear the pressure and agreed.
Ning Zhuo sent Zhu Xuanji away, perfunctory the dragon fire spirit, and began to summon his subordinates.
Soon, Ning Xiangguo, Ning Qianqian, Ning Shen, Ning Yong and others gathered together.
Ning Zhuo showed everyone the Ning family plaque and sacrificial tablet he obtained.
Everyone was overjoyed.
"It's done, the separation of the family is finally done!"
"Boss, you are amazing."
"Patriarch, we can set up another door."
The atmosphere in the hall was warm.
Ning Zhuo smiled and gave everyone enough time to express their joy.
When everyone was no longer shouting excitedly, he said to one person in the hall: "Turtle Shell Leader, have you done all the information I asked you to collect?"
Turtle Shell is the leader of the Turtle Breath Gang and is good at inquiring about intelligence.
This time Ning Zhuo specially dispatched him to the palace to do things.
Turtle Shell immediately said: "The past words and deeds of the Ning family members during this period of time have been roughly collected. Although it is inevitable that there will be omissions, I have recorded all those who believe in rumors, and even secretly advocate and belittle you, young master."
The atmosphere in the hall suddenly fell silent.
Ning Zhuo took a sip of tea, slowly put down the cup, and then said: "Very good, very good."
He looked at everyone in the hall: "My uncle lost his son, and it is forgivable to do such a thing. He wants to use it in the mouths of everyone to facilitate the revenge of killing his son."
"But those who followed him and were encouraged by the branch clan had many people with ulterior motives."
"Even if it's just stupid, it's enough to prove that they are not the ones I need to recruit."
"What do you think?"
Everyone didn't dare to speak.
Ning Zhuo, who was smiling lightly, exerted a strong psychological pressure on them.
In just a few breaths, Ning Chen's back was a little wet.
Ning Zhuo took advantage of the situation and said: "You must keep secrets about the matter of separating the family and establishing a separate door. I need to investigate carefully to see who is not looking at me, and we are not of the same mind."
Everyone hurriedly understood.
Although they originally had a strong will, they couldn't wait to create a branch later. But the reason given by Ning Zhuo is very legitimate and reasonable, and no one can refute it.
"I have something I want you to do." Ning Zhuo took out a crystal.
This was the best spiritual crystal given to him by Zhu Xuanji, and the ice spiritual power inside had been used up.
Ning Zhuo ordered his subordinates to arrange the magic circle, contribute their own mana, purify it into ice spiritual power, and instill it into the spirit crystal.
Everyone took the order and left excitedly.
The prospect of separating their families made them excited just thinking about it. They don't need Ning Zhuo's motivation, they really want to perform positively and better complete every task assigned by Ning Zhuo, in exchange for their higher status in the branch.
Ning Zhuo left the turtle shell gang leader at the end and told him alone to send someone to pay close attention to Zhu Xuanji's actions.
This kind of task of monitoring the Jindan monks made the turtle shell feel quite stressed, but there was no choice but to obey.
It wasn't until Ning Zhuo was alone that he sighed faintly.
The reason why he fought for the separation of his family was just to eliminate the flaws.
This time, he used the excuse of inspection to postpone the establishment of a separation, and he didn't want to implicate Ning Chen and Ning Yong.
Even Ning Xiangguo, a traitor, Ning Zhuo has been using it for a long time, and he has some feelings.
Ning Zhuo didn't know if he would succeed next, he needed to keep his distance from everyone at this time. In case things don't go well in the future, he becomes a wanted criminal and implicates these people.