The Ning family of Danhuo Sword Pavilion was actually quite strong in this generation.
Ning Shiheng's son, Ning Feng, the young master of the Ning family, was only in his thirties, yet he had already broken through to the Spirit Transformation Realm. He was in no way inferior to those on the Human Ranking.
However, Ning Feng had trained in Danhuo Sword Pavilion from childhood and had rarely ventured into the martial world. He had not even left Jiangnan Circuit, so his name was little known.
The Ning family's direct line and branches were not as clearly divided as those of other great clans. Ning Feng's betrothal had also been settled long ago: his cousin, Ning Fei, who had grown up alongside him.
Ning Feng had a fine natural talent, but Ning Shiheng had feared that marriage would distract him from his cultivation, so he had kept putting it off. Now that Ning Feng had reached the Spirit Transformation Realm and mastered his martial arts, it was time for him to marry.
The Ning Family Ancestor nodded. "Choose an auspicious day. These two children have waited long enough. It's time they were married."
Ning Shiheng nodded and turned to make the arrangements.
The Ning family had been rooted here for thousands of years, and the grounds of Danhuo Sword Pavilion were lush and picturesque.
A long, narrow valley surrounded the Ning family's lands, and precious medicinal herbs could be grown there.
Nearly all the herbs used by the Ning family for alchemy were grown and processed by the family themselves. They rarely bought any from outside.
The valley opened to the south, allowing sunlight to stream straight into it.
To the north stood a small waterfall, its clear waters channeled directly into the Ning family grounds to provide the abundant