Ning Shaohong also emerged from her recent emotions.
As she walked, she introduced the surroundings to Ning Fa.
For example, this Tianshui Market belonged to the Xue Family and had been established for nearly five hundred years.
The Xue Family had also prospered for so long without weakening.
Currently, the family had six Foundation Establishment cultivators.
The Xue Family's First Elder, Xue Tiansheng, was in the late stage of Foundation Establishment and was known as the foremost expert of Thousand Wave Lake.
The Xue Family also owned this sizable second-tier market.
The entrance fees collected daily alone amounted to an astonishing sum of Spirit Stones.
Not to mention the rents from the numerous shops and residential cave dwellings within the market.
Therefore, even though the Ning Family's strength was growing rapidly, they still fell far short when compared to the Xue Family.
The Ning Family also owned quite a few shops in Tianshui Market, eleven in total.
These shops not only sold various resources from the Ning Family, such as refined Magic Tools, robes, talismans, spirit rice, spirit plants, spirit fish, and so on.
They also were responsible for collecting various cultivation resources for the Ning Family's needs.
For instance, the Spiritual Materials required by the family's Pill Hall for alchemy were basically all collected from Tianshui Market.
The group walked and chatted, and in a short while, they had arrived at the core area of the market.
The surrounding buildings and structures immediately appeared much grander, and the flags hanging from the shops also looked exceptionally imposing.
Soon, everyone arrived in front of a four-story building.
This building was elaborately carved and painted, with jade tiles on the roof, exuding great grandeur.
On a golden plaque, three large characters were inscribed in a flowing, calligraphic style.
"Tongbao Pavilion"
And on a flag hanging beside it, a golden rising sun was embroidered.
Ning Shaohong stopped and smiled at Ning Fa, saying, "Shiqin must have been waiting for a long time knowing we were coming. Let's go in and say hello to her."
The group then entered the first-floor lobby.
This lobby was very spacious, covering over three hundred square meters.
The entire floor was paved with floor tiles resembling green jade, spotless and engraved with exquisite patterns.
On the ceiling of the lobby, a white spherical pearl, like a luminous pearl, floated quietly, emitting a bright yet soft radiance that illuminated the entire hall.
Ning Fa felt as if he had entered a luxury store; the style was very high-end and impressive.
Various counters were arranged in order throughout the lobby.
Judging from the goods displayed on the counters, they were common spiritual items for cultivation.
Magic Tools, talismans, pills, Spiritual Materials, classic texts... everything was available.
However, the quality was not high; most of them were first-tier spiritual items.
About a dozen employees, dressed in uniform, were smiling as they served a modest number of customers.
Upon seeing Ning Fa and his group of over ten people enter.
A young female cultivator with a sweet appearance and at the third level of Qi Condensation had her eyes light up and quickly came forward.
She said with a sweet smile, "Greetings, fellow Daoists, welcome to our pavilion. How may we assist you?"
Before Ning Shaohong, who was leading the group, could reply, a clear voice, as melodious as a yellow oriole, called out:
"Xiao Zhen, you may step down. I will personally attend to these distinguished guests."
A stunningly beautiful young woman descended from the second floor, speaking with a gentle smile.
This woman was Wei Shiqin.
She wore a skirt of Bi Xia Yun Jin, with a Snow Fox fur coat draped over it. Her features were elegant, her lips were red and teeth were white, and her complexion was as beautiful as a flower.
Her presence was as delicate as an orchid, and her smile was like a blooming flower, as if she had stepped out of a painting.
Ning Fa felt a renewed sense of astonishment.
After a month's absence, this woman seemed even more radiant.
Wei Shiqin walked over gracefully, first casting a subtle glance at Ning Fa.
Then, with a beaming smile, she said to Ning Shaohong, "Sister Shaohong, it's been a month since we last met. Your complexion seems even better."
Ning Shaohong also responded with a smile, "Sister Shiqin, you've become even more beautiful and captivating. I wonder which lucky young man will benefit from your charm in the future."
Wei Shiqin did not blush but giggled, covering her mouth.
Then she looked at Ning Fa, her eyes sparkling, and said with a light laugh, "Young Master Ning Fa, this must be your first time visiting our pavilion. Is there anything you need? Please feel free to tell me."
Ning Fa's eyes lit up slightly.
He indeed had a significant transaction to conduct with this Miss Wei.
Seemingly understanding Ning Fa's thoughts, Ning Shaohong chuckled lightly, "I still need to rush to Yunxiu Pavilion. Little Fa, you wanted to buy some things, didn't you? You can stay here. I'll have Xiuying and Zonglie accompany you."
Ning Fa's heart rejoiced.
This Aunt Hong was truly considerate.
She had even left him two bodyguards at the late stage of Qi Condensation.
And it didn't seem intentional.
Ning Xiuying was fine, as they were already very familiar with each other.
She had specifically sent Ning Zonglie.
It seemed this Aunt Hong already knew that it was Ning Zonglie who had guided him to seek her help back then.
Ning Fa immediately bowed in thanks.
Ning Zonglie had clearly thought of this as well, and his expression turned bitter.
At this moment, Wei Shiqin looked at Ning Shaohong, her beautiful eyes shifting, and said softly, "Sister Shaohong, does your esteemed family really not plan to get involved with that item?"
Ning Shaohong shook her head, "The family elders' council discussed this matter, and the final decision was to give up."
Wei Shiqin showed a look of regret but did not persuade further.
Then, Ning Shaohong left Tongbao Pavilion.
Hearing their conversation, Ning Fa couldn't help but feel completely bewildered.
But it seemed to be related to family secrets.
Afterward, Wei Shiqin asked two other shop assistants to attend to Ning Xiuying and Ning Zonglie, and personally led Ning Fa up to the third floor.
In an elegant private room on the third floor, sandalwood incense was burning, and a calming aroma faintly wafted through the air.
As they sat down, Wei Shiqin served Ning Fa a cup of fragrant tea.
Ning Fa picked up the tea, its fragrance filling his senses. He took a sip and felt his mouth water.
Wei Shiqin blinked her eyes and said with a gentle smile, "I feel that Young Master Ning Fa seems to need quite a few things. I wonder if this humble sister has guessed correctly."
Ning Fa calmly put down his teacup and smiled, "That's right, I do have many things to buy. I just don't know if your esteemed pavilion has everything I need."
A hint of surprise flashed in Wei Shiqin's beautiful eyes. She covered her mouth and chuckled, "Young Master Ning, please rest assured. Although our pavilion was established not long ago, we have a very complete selection of spiritual items."
Ning Fa smiled slightly, and with a flash of spiritual light in his right hand, a white jade slip appeared.
He handed the jade slip to Wei Shiqin and said, "Miss Wei, please take a look at the materials in this jade slip. Does your pavilion have them all?"
Wei Shiqin glanced at Ning Fa and took the jade slip, placing it against her forehead.
After a short while, she removed the jade slip, her pretty face filled with surprise.
She exclaimed in astonishment, "No wonder Young Master Ning said that. This Cloud Crystal Liquid, Blood Jade Flower, Gathering Origin Fruit, and Flame Crystal Sand are all second-tier spiritual materials. Especially this Cloud Crystal Liquid, it's one of the auxiliary materials for the Foundation Establishment Pill, incredibly precious, and rarely flows out in the regular market. Most of the other first-tier spiritual materials in the jade slip are also relatively rare and hard-to-find items..."
Seeing Ning Fa looking at her expectantly.
Wei Shiqin's eyes flickered, and she said with a wry smile, "Young Master Ning has truly given this humble sister a difficult task. As for the other spiritual materials, although our pavilion doesn't have some of them, we can still procure them. However, this Cloud Crystal Liquid is a bit troublesome."