Winged Dragon Family

The group walked along the street, Ye Ziyun and Nie Li walking side-by-side at the back of the team.

"When did you get to know Chen Linjian?" Ye Ziyun asked, scrutinizing Nie Li as if trying to see through him.

"I don't know him well. We just chatted once in the library," Nie Li shrugged.

"And he was willing to let you join?" Ye Ziyun was surprised. She had known Chen Linjian since they were very young. Their relationship wasn't intimate, but it was decent. Chen Linjian was arrogant and conceited, rarely taking his peers seriously. Of course, Chen Linjian wasn't an annoying person, otherwise Ye Ziyun wouldn't bother interacting with him.

Thinking of Nie Li's many marvels, Ye Ziyun understood. She didn't know how Nie Li had persuaded Chen Linjian. Nie Li was a resourceful person; no difficulty could stump him.

Seeing Ye Ziyun laughing and talking with Nie Li, her every expression so lovely and captivating, Shen Yue was consumed by jealousy.

In his eyes, Ye Ziyun should only smile at him!

Nie Li had stolen the position that rightfully belonged to him!

Nie Li must die! Shen Yue's expression turned sinister. Once they were in the wilderness, Nie Li would never return to the City of Brilliance. However, this matter could not be known to outsiders, especially Ye Ziyun. Shen Yue had already begun to plot how to deal with Nie Li in his heart.

The group walked out of the City of Brilliance and proceeded along the rugged mountain paths of the Sacred Ancestor Mountain Range.

Just reaching the Ancient Orchid City Ruins would take five to six days. They would have to endure the elements and might even encounter attacks from some demon beasts along the way.

However, Nie Li possessed a natural keenness and intuition for danger, coupled with his experience from rebirth. Even though his current cultivation was not even Bronze, ordinary demon beasts still couldn't harm him. Moreover, they were traveling through relatively safe sections.

These thirty-seven people were quite strong. Six of them had reached Silver rank, and the vast majority of the rest were Bronze 3-star or above.

Even Ye Ziyun had reached Bronze 1-star. Among everyone, only Nie Li and Shen Yue had the weakest cultivation.

However, the news of Ye Ziyun reaching Bronze 1-star had not been publicly announced, so everyone else was still unaware.

After walking for more than ten hours and traversing a stretch of rugged mountain path, as dusk approached, the group arrived at a flat, open area. Chen Linjian scanned their surroundings. The trees stood tall and imposing, providing decent concealment. He said, "Let's make camp here for tonight!"

Shen Yue walked over and said to Ye Ziyun, "Ziyun, let's set up camp together. That way, I can protect you."

"No need." A hint of displeasure flickered across Ye Ziyun's fair face. She had no intention of camping with Shen Yue. Ever since the incident last time, Shen Yue's image in her mind had plummeted to the lowest point.

Ye Ziyun chose a spot and set up camp with a few other women. Although Nie Li wished he could camp with Ye Ziyun, he didn't try to get close and embarrass himself like Shen Yue. Nie Li found a more secluded spot to set up camp, leaning under the shade of a tree.

As night deepened, the sounds of insects chirping echoed through the jungle.

Nie Li's thoughts drifted far away, recalling his past life. He wondered how his family was doing. Although he desperately wanted to see his parents, uncles, aunts, and cousins, he held himself back. Sacred Lan Academy was a boarding school. Except for the privileged disciples of Peak Families and Magnate Families, ordinary students would be punished if they secretly went home. Moreover, his family would severely reprimand him if they found out he had skipped school.

After the test two months later, he would have about a month to reunite with his family.

Before the City of Brilliance was destroyed, Nie Li's family, despite financial difficulties and a somewhat fallen status, could still manage to get by.

Recalling the scenes of the City of Brilliance's destruction, Nie Li clenched his fists. In a few years, the City of Brilliance would face a fierce onslaught from demon beasts. He had to become an incredibly powerful expert, at least Black Gold or even Legendary rank, to have any chance of helping the City of Brilliance survive.

Therefore, time was extremely pressing. He had to follow his plan and improve himself step by step as quickly as possible.

The next thing he needed to do was obtain that spiritual lamp! Because that spiritual lamp was crucial for his future cultivation!

Nie Li sat cross-legged under the shade of the tree, circulating his Soul Sea. Something seemed to be hidden within his Soul Sea, which made Nie Li very curious. He had never felt this way during his cultivation in his previous life. However, with his current cultivation, Nie Li couldn't explore the depths of his Soul Sea yet.

The Soul Sea was originally ethereal and formless. As Nie Li's Soul Power increased, his Soul Sea began to emit a faint blue light, gradually forming a spherical shape.

As his cultivation deepened and his Soul Power grew, the form of his Soul Sea would change. The Heavenly Dao Divine Art was slowly taking effect.

Late into the night.

Meanwhile, in the City of Brilliance, at the Winged Dragon Family.

Xiao Ninger gazed quietly out the window. In the afternoon, she had received a letter from Nie Li. Nie Li said he would be away for a while and told her to recuperate at home, also providing her with a prescription. After Nie Li's two massages and her practice of the profound Wind Thunder Winged Dragon Art, Xiao Ninger's illness had significantly improved, and she was temporarily out of danger.

Later, Xiao Ninger learned that Nie Li had gone on an adventure with Chen Linjian's team. Ye Ziyun was also there. She couldn't help but feel a little resentful, wondering why Nie Li hadn't taken her along.

"Miss, the Family Head has summoned you to the council hall!" a servant rushed in, speaking urgently.

Xiao Ninger frowned, unsure of what had happened. She stood up and walked outside.

Winged Dragon Family Council Hall.

Xiao Yunfeng, the Family Head of the Winged Dragon Family, sat at the front of the council hall. On either side sat six middle-aged men, all Xiao Yunfeng's cousins and elders of the family.

"Father, may I ask why you summoned me?" Xiao Ninger bowed slightly to Xiao Yunfeng, glancing at the six elders beside him, and asked.

"We've summoned you here to inquire about a few matters," Xiao Yunfeng said, a trace of displeasure still lingering on his face. Xiao Ninger understood; it was likely due to these uncles and cousins again. Ever since he became the Family Head of the Winged Dragon Family, three of his uncles had been at odds with Xiao Yunfeng.

Elder Xiao Yi, sitting nearby, chuckled lightly. "Nie Li, my niece, I heard that you spent a large sum to acquire a considerable amount of Purple Mist Grass a while ago. The price of Purple Mist Grass has now increased hundreds of times. That Purple Mist Grass is probably worth hundreds of millions of Spirit Coins. With so many Spirit Coins, the day our Winged Dragon Family rises again is within reach. Nie Li, my niece, you have made such a great contribution to the family; you are truly the lucky star of our Winged Dragon Family!"

Hearing Xiao Yi's words, Xiao Ninger immediately understood. Xiao Yi had somehow gotten wind of her purchase of a large quantity of Purple Mist Grass and was now pressuring her father, intending to take some of it!

Xiao Yunfeng was naturally unwilling to agree to this. Regardless of how much Purple Mist Grass Xiao Ninger had bought, it had nothing to do with the family, right? This was Xiao Ninger's personal action! How to deal with the Purple Mist Grass also had nothing to do with the family!

But Xiao Yi was relentless, insisting that Xiao Ninger give an explanation.

Xiao Ninger stood proudly, her delicate face set with determination. "Elder Xiao Yi, I spent my own money to buy Purple Mist Grass. This matter should have nothing to do with the family, right? Do you have to hand over all the medicinal herbs and armor you buy to the family?"

"You..." Xiao Yi hadn't expected the usually gentle Xiao Ninger to refute him so fiercely.

What Xiao Yi didn't know was that Xiao Ninger's image within the family had always been one of passive compliance. But after interacting with Nie Li, a subtle change had occurred within Xiao Ninger. Nie Li had made her realize one thing: when faced with injustice, one must stand up and resist!

Hearing Xiao Ninger's words, Xiao Yunfeng felt a bit relieved. He looked at Xiao Yi and said, "Xiao Yi, Ninger is right. I believe this is not a clan member's obligation!"

Xiao Yi remained insistent. "This matter cannot be compared to ordinary matters. That Purple Mist Grass is worth hundreds of millions, even billions, of Spirit Coins. It can greatly alleviate the crisis the family is facing, and we won't have to be controlled by the Sacred Family." Xiao Yi glanced at Xiao Ninger and said enticingly, "If Ninger contributes this Purple Mist Grass to the family, Nie Li, my niece, won't have to marry Shen Fei!"

In reality, Xiao Yi didn't think that way. First, he wanted to trick Xiao Ninger into handing over the Purple Mist Grass. As for whether she would marry Shen Fei, that was not up to them; it depended on the Sacred Family.

The other five elders agreed with Xiao Yi's view. If the Purple Mist Grass remained in Xiao Ninger's hands, it would have nothing to do with them. But if it was contributed to the family, the entire family would benefit. Even the two elders who usually sided with Xiao Yunfeng held this stance.

Xiao Yunfeng looked guiltily at Xiao Ninger upon seeing this and sighed.

Xiao Ninger felt very wronged. Why was she always the one who had to sacrifice whenever the family encountered difficulties? What were everyone else doing? Fortunately, Nie Li had already taken all the Purple Mist Grass. Xiao Ninger said righteously, "Those Purple Mist Grass were acquired on behalf of a friend. I handed them all over to him long before the price of Purple Mist Grass went up. He has also already returned the money for acquiring the Purple Mist Grass to me, so those Purple Mist Grass have nothing to do with me anymore!"

"What?" Xiao Yi's expression immediately turned ugly.

Xiao Yunfeng looked at Xiao Ninger and asked, "Ninger, is this true?"

"Mm," Xiao Ninger nodded and said confidently, "Those Purple Mist Grass are indeed no longer in my possession!"

Xiao Yi's expression turned grim and he said, "What is your friend's name, and what is his background?"

"I promised him that I would keep it a secret for him!" Xiao Ninger said solemnly. She absolutely would not tell anyone Nie Li's name. She had made up her mind that no matter how much pressure she faced, she would keep this secret for Nie Li.

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