Xiao Yi looked coldly at Xiao Ninger and said, "This isn't just an excuse, is it!" Xiao Yi glanced at Xiao Yunfeng. This father and daughter were definitely hiding something!
Xiao Ninger's delicate eyebrows twitched slightly as she looked at Xiao Yi and said, "Uncle, isn't that a bit excessive? I, Xiao Ninger, swear to the heavens that every word I've said is the truth!"
Hearing Xiao Ninger's words, Xiao Yi believed her a bit more. He understood Xiao Ninger's personality very well. After a moment of silence, Xiao Yi said, "Since that person is a friend of niece Ninger, why doesn't niece Ninger go and ask for the Purple Mist Grass back?"
Hearing Xiao Yi's words, Xiao Ninger's expression changed: "What do you mean by that, cousin? That Purple Mist Grass was entrusted to me to buy. If I go and ask for it back, wouldn't that make me a person who goes back on his word?"
"This concerns the family's interests!" Xiao Yi retorted, his face flushed red.
"Xiao Yi, let's drop this matter. Even if we go and ask for it, will he give it to us?" Xiao Yunfeng swept a faint glance at Xiao Yi. He naturally wouldn't allow Xiao Yi to pressure Ninger like this.
"This matter may not be without room for maneuver. It depends on the other party's background!" Xiao Yi sneered slightly. "If the other party has no background, why can't we make him spit out the Purple Mist Grass!"
Hearing Xiao Yi's words, Xiao Ninger became agitated. The Wind Thunder Winged Dragon Art within her body couldn't be suppressed and began to circulate, her Soul Sea constantly churning, with faint sounds of wind and thunder. A cyan light shot up into the sky, and a powerful aura spread outwards.
In this instant, influenced by her intense emotions, Xiao Ninger's Soul Power instantly surged by several tenths. Her Soul Sea seemed to be undergoing a violent transformation.
"What's going on? What happened to Ninger?" Xiao Yunfeng suddenly opened his eyes, looking at Xiao Ninger in surprise. Xiao Ninger had only just stepped into Bronze 1-star. Why did she possess such powerful Soul Power? The Soul Power emanating from Xiao Ninger made him, a Gold Demon Spirit Master, feel a faint sense of pressure.
Xiao Yi looked at Xiao Ninger in astonishment. Xiao Ninger didn't know what cultivation technique she had practiced. This Soul Power strength was not at all like that of a Demon Spirit Master who had just entered Bronze 1-star.
Light flowed all over Xiao Ninger's body, with streams of Soul Power coiling around her like ribbons. The radiant white light made Xiao Ninger, dressed in a white silk dress, appear even more sacred, like a fairy descending from the heavens. As her Soul Power condensed, it gradually formed transparent wing-like shapes behind her.
"Soul Power Manifestation!" Seeing this, including Xiao Yi, the six elders all stood up abruptly, their faces filled with shock.
Even Xiao Yunfeng was extremely shocked. He hadn't expected his daughter's cultivation to advance so rapidly, reaching the realm of Soul Power Manifestation!
Soul Power Manifestation was a manifestation of Soul Power reaching the peak of purity! Demon Spirit Masters capable of Soul Power Manifestation were extremely rare, usually only achieved by genius Demon Spirit Masters at least at the Gold level. Ten Gold Demon Spirit Masters might not even have one who could achieve Soul Power Manifestation, but any Demon Spirit Master who could achieve it would have extremely powerful Soul Power, with future achievements at least at the Black Gold level, or even potentially Legendary!
Xiao Ninger looked up, gazing coldly at Xiao Yi, and said resolutely, "The person who entrusted me to acquire the Purple Mist Grass has shown me great kindness. If you intend to harm him, cousin, even though your cultivation is not as high as yours, I will stop you even if it costs me my life!"
Xiao Ninger's expression was firm, and her voice was like unmelting ice, piercing straight into people's hearts.
Being able to achieve Soul Power Manifestation at the Bronze level proved that her talent had reached an unimaginable level for ordinary people. Xiao Ninger was only thirteen years old. What would she be like in a few more years? The cultivation progress of such a genius would be astonishing, reaching Silver, Gold, or even higher levels in just a few years!
Xiao Yi finally faltered. According to the family rules, with Xiao Ninger demonstrating Soul Power Manifestation, her status within the family from now on would even surpass that of Xiao Yunfeng!
The ancestral teachings of the Winged Dragon Family stated that in any era, the status of martial arts geniuses born into the family was transcendent. If they possessed a Cyan or Blue Soul Sea, the family would spare no expense in nurturing them, and their status in the family would be extraordinary, as one genius could lead the family to the pinnacle of prosperity!
Although Xiao Ninger only had a Green Soul Sea, achieving Soul Power Manifestation at the Bronze level was far rarer than having a Cyan Soul Sea! This was because many historical Demon Spirit Masters with Cyan Soul Seas had slowly faded into obscurity, with only one-tenth reaching the Gold level or above. However, those who achieved Soul Power Manifestation were completely different; none of them remained below the Gold Demon Spirit Master level!
Once a descendant was confirmed to be a super genius, everyone in the family had to pave the way for that super genius!
The elders looked at each other. Even the two elders who were at odds with Xiao Yunfeng unhesitatingly sided with him.
"Ninger, at the Bronze level, being able to achieve Soul Power Manifestation means her future achievements will surely be extraordinary!"
"Congratulations to the Patriarch, congratulations to Ninger! Our Winged Dragon Family finally has a chance to rise!"
The elders who had been pressuring Xiao Ninger to hand over the Purple Mist Grass now all wore fawning smiles, showering Xiao Ninger with praise! The talent Xiao Ninger displayed was truly astonishing. No one could imagine how far Xiao Ninger would grow in the future.
Hearing the elders' admiration, Xiao Yunfeng felt a surge of pleasure and laughed heartily.
"What about the engagement with the Sacred Family?" Xiao Yi muttered. Xiao Yunfeng only had one daughter. If Xiao Ninger married into the Sacred Family, Xiao Yi could reclaim the position of Patriarch. But now, the situation had completely exceeded his expectations.
"Xiao Yi, are we going to give away the only genius descendant who can bring the family back to glory to the Sacred Family?" one elder retorted. If Xiao Ninger married into the Sacred Family, she would become a member of the Sacred Family and have nothing to do with the Winged Dragon Family anymore. They would absolutely not allow such a thing to happen.
Xiao Yi was frustrated. He had originally gathered a few elders and planned to seize Xiao Yunfeng's position as Patriarch, but after Xiao Ninger displayed her talent, all these elders had turned to Xiao Yunfeng.
"Compared to the good news Ninger has brought us, that bit of Purple Mist Grass is nothing," another elder chuckled.
The change in attitude of the elders surprised Xiao Ninger a little. Earlier, in her agitation, her Soul Power had broken through unintentionally, reaching the realm of Soul Power Manifestation. If not for the Wind Thunder Winged Dragon Art, she wouldn't have been able to unleash the powerful talent within her Soul Sea!
Even with the cultivation of the Wind Thunder Winged Dragon Art, the possibility of triggering Soul Power Manifestation was very low. Xiao Ninger had benefited from misfortune.
Xiao Ninger felt even more grateful to Nie Li. If it weren't for Nie Li, she didn't know what her current situation would be.
"We still can't afford to offend the Sacred Family for now. There are still two years until the engagement deadline. Let's stall for time and not rush!" Xiao Yunfeng said with a proud smile. Although he was the Patriarch, he had been suppressed by the elders all along. Today, he had finally vented his frustration. Ninger had truly brought him honor.
"Ninger, what is your current Soul Power level?" Xiao Yunfeng asked, looking at Xiao Ninger.
"The last test was 105," Xiao Ninger replied. After achieving Soul Power Manifestation just now, her Soul Power seemed to have strengthened further.
"Let's test it with a Soul Crystal!" Xiao Yunfeng said with a slight smile.
Xiao Ninger took out a Soul Crystal and slowly poured her Soul Power into it. The light within the Soul Crystal grew brighter and brighter, dazzling and resplendent, with faint sounds of wind and thunder.
However, Xiao Yunfeng and the others only noticed the strength of the Soul Power.
"Soul Power 362?" Both Xiao Yunfeng and the numerous elders gasped in unison.
Xiao Ninger's test a few days ago was only 105. In just a few days, her Soul Power had reached 365? Bronze 3-star level?
"As expected of a genius who comprehended Soul Power Manifestation!" The elders were all extremely shocked and overjoyed, while Xiao Yi's face was gloomy.
Xiao Ninger was also surprised. She never expected her Soul Power to increase so rapidly. The elders in the family would no longer force her to marry into the Sacred Family. Thinking about all this, she owed it to Nie Li. Recalling various things with Nie Li, a hint of sweetness couldn't help but flash through Xiao Ninger's heart.
Xiao Ninger clenched her fists. She had to continue working hard. With enough strength, she wouldn't have to yield to the pressure from the Sacred Family and marry Shen Fei!
A silent, dark night.
Nie Li sat in cultivation, gradually entering a state of self-forgetfulness. His Soul Sea was calm and undisturbed.
Circulating the Heavenly Dao Divine Art, the surrounding heaven and earth primal energy continuously gathered towards Nie Li, and his Soul Power grew stronger.
Slight cool breezes whistled past, and the night grew even more tranquil.
Under Nie Li's control, his Soul Power circulated around his body, and his muscles vibrated and strengthened in a certain rhythm, like plucked strings. This was an effect of the Heavenly Dao Divine Art, which could enhance physical strength while cultivating Soul Power.
After midnight, Nie Li stopped cultivating. Cultivating past midnight when one's Soul Power isn't strong enough can cause side effects.
He took out a Soul Crystal and tested it. His Soul Power had reached 82. The results of his cultivation over the past few days were quite good.
He looked into the distance and saw several figures moving back and forth. They were the ones responsible for keeping watch.
Suddenly, a strange scent wafted over. It smelled like some kind of demonic beast. Nie Li's expression changed drastically, and he stood up abruptly.
If the camp were attacked by demonic beasts, it would be troublesome!
Nie Li immediately stood up and walked towards the depths of the dense forest beside them.
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