Refining the Mountains and Rivers

e cared for her since childhood and they don’t have much relation with the outside world.
They should be trustworthy.
It would be better to allow them to stay.”

Ning Yuntao nodded.
“That’s a good idea.
It was me who didn’t fully consider things.
The three of you can stay and look after the miss.
Everyone else go back to your rooms.” He turned and looked at Ning Liang’s room.
The inside was peaceful; it was clear that treatment had already begun.
But for some reason, he frowned, unable to rid himself of the restless feeling in his heart.

Although Ning Qin hadn’t changed his thoughts now, since Chu Taidou knew about this, he would never give up.

Could Ning Qin persist through this?

Ning Yuntao quietly said, “Yingming, immediately send a message to the family and inform the old master of this matter.
Have him dispatch masters from the family here.”

This matter had already been exposed so there was no need to try to keep concealing it.
He hoped that the Ning Family could block the suppression of Chu Taidou!

At this time, there was a great thunderous sound from the front of the dwelling.
Ning Yuntao’s complexion changed, “What is happening?”

Bang –

Bang –

Roaring sounds continued to surge in.
Two cultivators fled from the front entrance, chased after by four people.

The courtyard did have array formations but they were mostly for warning and isolating purposes.
They didn’t have much in terms of defensive capabilities.

As several people fought, shockwaves spread out.
The ground cracked and buildings collapsed, the chaos arriving right where they were!

Ning Yuntao stepped forward, blocking the two fleeing people behind him.
“Draw back!”

He thrust out a hand.
The aura of the Blue Sea realm erupted and the two cultivators revealed looks of fear.
But soon, their eyes filled with a manic expression.
They screamed and their bodies suddenly inflated like balloons.
Countless tiny blood vessels burst open on their skin.
It was like countless cracks had appeared on the surface of their bodies; it was a strange and macabre sight.

Ning Yuntao’s complexion changed.
At this time, one of the cultivators suddenly surged in speed and shot towards him like a thrown boulder.

Bang –

There was a heaven-shaking bang.
As the cultivator approached he instantly exploded, his flesh and blood reduced to ashes from the terrifying strength.
Ning Yuntao cried out loud.
A layer of black light appeared on his body just before he was submerged in the explosive force.

And at this time, another fleeing cultivator reached the courtyard.
His blood red eyes had already locked onto Ning Liang’s room and he was wildly running towards it.

Zong Yingming’s eyes widened with anger.
He had only wanted to stop the treatment and have Ning Qin pay the price; he had never thought of putting Ning Liang in a deathtrap.
His feet started to move but he wavered.
It was clear that this cultivator had decided to die.
If he recklessly rushed in, there was a possibility he would be dragged in with the dead.

Hum –

A giant furnace phantom suddenly appeared, protecting Ning Liang’s room.
The rushing cultivator slammed straight into the barrier.

Bang –

The giant furnace phantom trembled and waves rippled along its surface.
But no matter how violent or destructive that explosive strength was, it wasn’t able to pass through at all.

Ning Yuntao rushed out from the smoke, his clothing torn and his entire appearance distressed.
As he saw what had happened at Ning Liang’s room, he immediately relaxed.
But soon, anger surged from the depths of his heart.
He turned towards those people that had been chasing after the two cultivators and shouted, “You bastards, just what are you doing!?”

The four cultivators came to a stop.
One of them coldly sneered, “The army was arresting criminals and you were inadvertently affected.
The Logistics Department will naturally contact you later to compensate you for damages caused.
It’s best if you remain calm and retract the insults you just directed at the army, otherwise, I guarantee you will regret it.”

As he spoke, he took out a token.
The sunlight reflected upon its cold surface.

Ning Yuntao’s expression froze.
This was indeed a military token, and this person was even a commander.
Although he couldn’t be considered a senior official in the army, he still wouldn’t fear the Ning Family.

“The criminals have committed suicide and our hunting mission has come to an end.
Let’s go!” The commander put away the token and led his three subordinates to fly away, soon vanishing from sight.

“It’s rare to see the army try to capture criminals, but it actually happened here.
It’s clear that the Ning Family has encountered some bad luck recently.” It was unknown just when Qi Cheng had arrived, but he suddenly appeared amongst the chaos and confusion.
His smile was cold, “I think this is just a minor accident.
Perhaps next time there will be something even more severe.
What does senior Ning think?”

He cupped his hands and turned to leave.

The attendant’s face was covered with blood.
He had an enraged expression.
“Second Old Master, the one who threatened Grandmaster Ning Qin just then was him!”

Ning Yuntao clenched his fists, rage tumbling in his heart.
But, he didn’t dare to attack, because doing so would provoke a dreadful calamity for the Ning Family.

It was clear that this act of the army trying to capture criminals was the work of Chu Taidou.
It was to warn the Ning Family and also to warn Grandmaster Ning Qin.

Bastard!

Despicable!

But Ning Yuntao knew that this was the result of Chu Taidou being cautious and giving them some face.
If he tore apart all pretenses of cordiality and attacked them directly, they would have no means to resist.

What to do? What to do?

Ning Yuntao was left at a loss.

“Uncle, the inn’s manager wishes to see you.” Zong Yingming quietly said.

Ning Yuntao took a deep breath.
“Let him in.” Once the manager’s round body appeared, he directly said, “We will shoulder all losses from what happened today.
You have no need to worry!”

The manager bowed.
He bitterly smiled, “Senior Ning, why must you make things difficult for me? The inn shall return the fee you paid for these past days.
I ask senior to bring your people away.”

Zong Yingming was happy but he put on an angry expression.
“We paid money so by what rights do you think you can kick us out? Do you think we are easy to bully?”

The manager grit his teeth.
“Fellow guests, it is our Western Mountain Inn that was disrespectful to you today, but no matter what, you can no longer stay.
I ask you to leave as soon as possible!”

Zong Yingming opened his mouth to speak again but he was blocked by Ning Yuntao.
“Enough.
He shouldn’t be blamed.
We’ll just move to a different inn.” He swept his eyes around and looked at the completely ruined courtyard.
The only building left intact was Ning Liang’s room.
It stood alone in the chaotic ruins.

Compared to the inn chasing them out, Ning Yuntao was more worried about Ning Qin’s attitude.
Chu Taidou had already revealed just how low he was willing to go.
Anyone who thought about this logically wouldn’t be willing to make him an enemy.

If Ning Qin decided to leave…Ning Yuntao heaved a deep sigh.
To think about this anymore was useless.
He could only wait for the result.