Longevity Thunder Ancestor

Chapter 419 Final Decision
In Ning Fa's opinion, Duanmu Ling's previous promise to Duanmu Hong to accept her as his disciple was a bit dangerous.

After being in Heize Fairy City for so many days, Duanmu Hong had no intention of seeing me.

But Ningfa could not easily change his master to someone else, especially other elders in the family faction.

Because that means that he will have to switch to the family his master belongs to, such as the Cheng family or the Ji family.

And now he is still Duanmu Ling's follower, Duanmu Ling has been very kind to him. If he does this, if Duanmu Ling wakes up soon, it will be difficult to explain to her.

Ning Fa is not a blindly loyal person, but he also has certain principles.

So when faced with the invitation from Cheng Ziyi and Ji Qingqing, he was still able to refuse.

However, it is very necessary to take a Jindan elder as a teacher.

Ning Fa didn’t have a deep understanding of this before, and wasn’t even very interested in it, but now he knows that it is very necessary.

In a Nascent Soul sect like the Huayu Sect, whether a disciple has a Jindan elder as his teacher or not are two completely different concepts.

This is especially reflected in the acquisition of some high-level resources, such as the status of a true disciple, places in very rare trial sites such as the Lianxin Valley and Hualong Pool, and even the distribution of the best elixir for forming a pill, the [Crystal Condensing Pill].

Disciples with a Golden Elixir Master have a higher priority in obtaining these.

Moreover, the higher the master's strength and status, the greater his influence on this matter.

In addition, Ning Fa is now at odds with Xia Mingyang and He Shaoan, so it is even more necessary for him to worship a Jindan cultivator as his master.

Fortunately, the two Jindan elders did not ask Ning Fa to make a decision immediately, but asked him to consider it carefully, but he had to give an answer before the sect's disciple recruitment hall began.

Ning Fa thought about it and decided to take the initiative to meet Duanmu Hong to find out what he had to say.

If this person really has no intention of accepting him as his disciple, then he needs to seriously consider the possibility of switching to someone else.

Just as Ning Fa was about to take action, a sound transmission note came to his door.

It turned out that it was He Shaoan who asked him to meet.

That night, in a room of Juxian Tower in Heizefang City, Ning Fa and He Shaoan met again.

He Shaoan's originally fair and handsome face was now covered with gloomy clouds, obviously because the Wei family was going to withdraw from Xudong Trading Company.

He suppressed his anger, pointed at the table full of delicious food, and said with a smile, "Junior Brother Ning, please take a seat and try the specialty of this restaurant."

Ning Fa shook his head and said, "Forget about the meal. Senior Brother He, just tell me what you want to say."

The smile on He Shaoan's face disappeared immediately, and he snorted coldly: "Junior Brother Ning, why do you have to ask questions when you already know the answer? Junior Brother Ning, please don't interfere in my advice to the Wei family. I will not allow them to leave the company."

Ning Faqi said, "But I remember that the Wei family did not sign a contract of sale with your company. Why can't they get out of it?"

He Shaoan's eyes flashed with anger, but he still took a deep breath and said coldly: "Give up the Wei family, and I will compensate you for the newly established business.

With the help of Xudong Trading Company, your small business will surely be able to gain a foothold quickly.

If you are worried, we can use the spiritual contract to agree on the specific contents, how about that?"

Ning Fa looked indifferent. He understood that He Shaoan must have known that his newly established business had the support of Cheng Ziyi.

So even though he was furious, he had to suppress his temper and negotiate with me.

Ning Fa shook her head: "No, Shiqin is my woman, I can't give up on her."

"Your woman!?..."

He Shaoan stood up suddenly, causing the table to shake violently. He stared at Ning Fa with his eyes, as if he wanted to choose someone to devour.

But after a moment, his expression became calm:
"I heard that Junior Brother Ning and Senior Brother Xia have had a lot of conflicts recently. If he were to make enemies with me again, it would not be a wise move.

Junior Brother Ning is a smart man, so it’s best not to act on impulse.

This is the biggest concession I can make, I hope you will consider it carefully. "

After He Shaoan finished speaking, he pushed a jade slip in front of Ning Fa's desk, and without saying anything more, he stood up and left.

Ning Fa didn't even look at the jade slip. Instead, he rubbed his hands together calmly, and the jade slip turned into ashes.

He took out a sound transmission talisman and said, "Brother Feng, do you have time recently? I have something to ask you."

……

The next day, Ning Fa met Feng Jue in a quiet courtyard in Qingyufang.

At this moment, his face looked a little pale, and even the blood scorpion on his bald head looked a little listless. It was obvious that he had not yet recovered from the injuries he suffered in the Blood Jade Plateau.

What made Ning Fa feel even more depressed was that the heroic aura of Feng Jue seemed to have disappeared, and he looked worried and heavy-hearted.

Ning Fa immediately realized that what Ji Qingqing said must be true. Duanmu Ling's injuries were indeed very serious and far from as simple as he had previously learned.

"Senior Brother Feng, is Senior Sister Duanmu's condition very bad?" Ning Fa asked directly.

Feng Jue sighed, "It seems that Junior Brother Ning should have received some news. Yes, the young lady's injuries are much more serious than previously estimated. The toxicity of the Black Soul Banner is even more vicious than imagined. Although the Great Elder has done his best, the young lady's injuries have not improved."

Ning Fa couldn't help but frown.

At this time, Feng Jue looked at Ning Fa thoughtfully.

"Junior Brother Ning, I heard that you had a big fight with Xia Mingyang from the Xia family recently. It seems that there was a big conflict between you?"

Ning Fa remained silent, and Feng Jue nodded with some understanding.

He said helplessly: "Actually, even if you didn't come, I would still go find you. Now I have bad news for you. There may be changes in the Second Elder's decision to accept you as his disciple."

Hearing this, Ning Fa couldn't help but roll his eyes.

This bad premonition is often very accurate.

He narrowed his eyes slightly and suddenly asked, "Is it because of Duanmu Pojun?" "Yes, he has been lobbying hard recently to get the Second Elder to accept Chen Jing as his disciple. As far as I can judge, this should be very likely to happen.

After all, after the young lady was injured, Duanmu Pojun has actually replaced the young lady's position, and even has a greater influence. "Feng Jue said in a deep voice.

Ning Fa couldn't help but rub his eyebrows. This was really bad news.

That Chen Jing was a Foundation Establishment cultivator with great potential and strength under Duanmu Pojun. He was also in the middle stage of Foundation Establishment and had made many military achievements under Duanmu Pojun.

Of course, it can't be compared with Ningfa.

But in the current situation, what they are competing for is their respective backgrounds rather than their personal achievements.

Then Ningfa’s hope can be said to be somewhat slim.

But Duanmu Hong was unable to directly accept him and Chen Jing as his disciples.

In order to prevent a Jindan elder from recruiting too many outstanding disciples at one time and affecting the balance, the sect specially stipulates that a Jindan elder can only recruit one personal disciple within ten years.

Therefore, the Jindan elders are usually very cautious when accepting disciples.

Feng Jue couldn't help but feel very embarrassed.

Because the Duanmu family doesn't want Ningfa, but there are many other people who do.

He knew that Junior Brother Ning was very popular, and several Jindan elders had expressed their intention to accept him as a disciple.

Even the Cheng family and the Ji family are very interested in Junior Brother Ning.

For example, Duanmu Ling also knew about the transaction between the Cheng family and Ning Fa, and Duanmu Ling even discussed it with Feng Jue in private.

Cheng Zhirou found an excuse to come under her command, most likely because of Ning Fa, because Ning Fa's combat power and alchemy skills were very attractive to the now weakened Cheng family.

Ji Qingqing's interest in Ning Fa was evident from the very beginning.

So let Ning Fa wait until the next ten years, and accept him as his apprentice when Duanmu Hong is able to recruit disciples again?
But this would be very unfair to Ningfa and would cause him to miss many opportunities.

Especially now that Ning Fa has offended the Xia family, he is in urgent need of a background.

Feng Jue thought for a moment and said in a deep voice: "Junior Brother Ning, no matter what, you should go and see the Second Elder first. It just so happens that the Second Elder is in Qingyu Square these days. If..."

At the end, he paused, his tone slightly heavy.

"If it really doesn't work, don't worry too much and do it as you like. I believe the lady will understand you."

Ning Fa was silent for a moment, then bowed to Feng Jue, stood up and left.

Afterwards, he went directly to visit Duanmu Hong at his residence.

In a side room, Ning Fa finally met Duanmu Hong.

He was dressed in a white scholar's robe, had a beautiful beard, was tall and straight, had eyebrows like swords, was intimidating without being angry, and had eyes so deep that people dared not look directly at him.

There was a sense of perfection in his every move, and the majesty of a cultivator at the peak of the middle stage of the Golden Core Realm was unmistakably displayed.

"Greetings, Uncle Master." Ning Fa said respectfully.

Duanmu Hong looked Ning Fa up and down, with a hint of helplessness in his eyes.

Obviously he had guessed why Ningfa came.

And this is indeed something that has been causing him some headaches these days.

"Junior Brother Ning, are you here to become my disciple?" Duanmu Hong asked directly.

Ningfa nodded decisively.

Duanmu Hong stroked his beautiful beard with his hand, with a thoughtful look on his face.

After a while, he said in a deep voice: "Nephew Ning, maybe you have heard some rumors. Yes, I am indeed hesitating between you and Nephew Chen Jing, and I have not yet decided who to accept as my disciple.

But I have another suggestion for Junior Brother Ning. Why don’t you become my registered disciple first? I can guarantee that you will be treated the same as my direct disciples.

Ten years later, I will definitely accept Junior Brother Ning as my personal disciple.

Of course, this is not fair to Junior Brother Ning, I can make some compensation in other ways, for example, I will select a daughter from my family who is outstanding in all aspects to marry you, or you can make any other requests you have. "

Hearing this, Ning Fa's face turned a little ugly.

Why should he endure this injustice and be a registered disciple for another ten years?

What qualifications does Chen Jing have to be able to be above him?

And this is not just a question of dignity, but a real issue of interests.

Even if Duanmu Hong really treated him as his own son, the sect would not recognize his identity as a registered disciple.

Then when he advances to the rank of true disciple, his priority will probably be lower than that of other Jindan elders' direct disciples.

If he is slow at every step, he will be slower than others in obtaining the sect's high-level resources in the future.

It might even affect the time it takes for him to form his elixir.

Duanmu Hong saw that Ning Fa's face was not looking good, and probably guessed what he was thinking, and said calmly:

"It seems that you are not very receptive to this. Then I understand. You can go back and wait. You don't have to worry too much. I haven't made a final decision."

Ning Fa came out of Duanmu Hong's mansion.

He was clear in his mind and knew that he and the second elder of the Duanmu family were probably not destined to be master and disciple.

(End of this chapter)