However, if the Meng Family were to come knocking on their door, the Ning Family would be overjoyed.
They could probably devour the Meng Family until nothing but dregs remained.
In the future, they would most likely become a vassal family of the Ning Family, surrendering most of their original territory and interests.
This Wei Shiqin probably hadn't been in Thousand Wave Lake for long and didn't understand the Ning Family's ways.
Otherwise, she wouldn't have said that.
Unless the Meng Family was facing annihilation and needed a power like the Ning Family for protection, then it would be a different story.
Seeing Ning Fa remain silent, Wei Shiqin chuckled lightly, "Little sister was just speaking casually, Young Master Ning, please don't take offense. It's mainly because I feel the two of you are a perfect match, a talented man and a beautiful woman."
"Moreover, the Meng Family has a deep foundation and is famous for its formations. Their ancestral land is protected by a Tier 3 grand formation, so even without Foundation Establishment cultivators, outsiders would find it difficult to invade."
Ning Fa couldn't help but ask curiously, "Miss Wei, since you are friends with Miss Meng, with the strength of your Xudong Merchant Guild, couldn't you also easily help the Meng Family?"
Wei Shiqin gently shook her head and sighed, "Our merchant guild's iron rule is not to get involved in the disputes of other powers; we only do business."
She then gave a wry smile, "Besides, little sister is only an executive in the merchant guild, how could I possibly have such great authority?"
Ning Fa smiled and didn't ask further.
Subsequently, Ning Fa did some business with Wei Shiqin.
Before this trip to Tianshui Market, he had refined quite a few Three Yuan Pills within a month.
So, he sold all these Three Yuan Pills to Wei Shiqin.
He earned nearly four thousand Spirit Stones.
Then, Ning Fa bought quite a few things he needed from Wei Shiqin.
For example, he bought over twenty Imprint Pearls that recorded cultivator battles.
Because the ones he bought were at least recordings of late Qi Condensation cultivators battling, the price was very high.
It cost him nearly a thousand Spirit Stones.
In addition, he also purchased many texts.
Some were cultivation techniques, while others were records of strange tales.
To his delight, one of the cultivation techniques actually caused the Mysterious Scroll to react.
His expression remained unchanged, planning to use the scroll to trace its origin when he was alone.
After these purchases, although Ning Fa still had several thousand Spirit Stones on him.
He didn't want to buy any more Magic Tools.
He still wanted to wait for tomorrow's auction to see if there was anything that caught his eye.
Afterward, Ning Fa politely declined Wei Shiqin's invitation for a meal and left Tongbao Pavilion with Ning Xiuying and Ning Zonglie.
His expression was joyful.
This trip to Tongbao Pavilion had been a great success.
The most crucial part was establishing a deep cooperative relationship with Wei Shiqin.
This would ensure the supply of Spiritual Materials for the Nine Revolutions Purple Yuan Powder in the future.
If the Ancient Source Thunder Scripture was not exaggerating, then with the aid of this spiritual liquid, the cultivation of his physical body should be greatly accelerated.
Then his cultivation level should also be able to maintain a rapid pace of improvement.
Additionally, he obtained the Quasi-Tier 2 Array, the Clear Spirit Illusion Bamboo Formation.
In comparison, meeting Meng Ruoqi, Thousand Wave Lake's Number One Beauty, was just a minor detail.
Ning Xiuying furtively glanced at him.
Seeing Ning Fa's overjoyed expression, Ning Xiuying felt a pang of sourness for some reason.
She thought Ning Fa's expression was because he had seen Wei Shiqin, or that ethereal beauty in white.
Having waited on the first floor, she had also seen Meng Ruoqi, who had greatly surprised her.
Seeing Meng Ruoqi head straight for the second floor, Ning Xiuying naturally knew that she was also going to find Wei Shiqin and Ning Fa.
At this moment, Ning Zonglie, who had mentally prepared himself, seemingly casually handed a jade hairpin to Ning Xiuying.
The jade hairpin was about several inches long, emitting a soft glow all over, with intricate patterns of birds, flowers, insects, and fish that seemed to be constantly moving.
It was clearly not an ordinary item.
Ning Zonglie scratched his head and coughed dryly, "Xiuying, I just happened to see this jade hairpin in Tongbao Pavilion, and it suits you quite well. Try wearing it."
Ning Fa, who had been lost in thought, was immediately drawn to their attention.
He stared at Ning Zonglie with wide eyes.
He thought to himself, 'No way, Uncle Lie likes Xiuying sister? This is a huge joke.'
But after his initial surprise, Ning Fa found it quite normal.
He remembered that Ning Zonglie's wife had passed away from illness over ten years ago, and he was now a widower raising a daughter alone.
Ning Xiuying was one of the Ning Family's few cultivators at the late stage of Qi Condensation, and importantly, she was single.
While she wasn't as stunning as Liu Qinghui, she was definitely considered a rare beauty.
Coupled with her incredibly hot and shapely figure, she was quite popular within the Ning Family.
Furthermore, although Ning Xiuying didn't come from a powerful branch family, she was the personal maid of the Ninth Elder, giving her an extraordinary background.
It was only natural for Ning Zonglie to like her.
Ning Fa's expression turned strange. If his Uncle Lie knew that Ning Xiuying had already... with him, and not just once or twice, would he come after him with a knife?
Thinking this, Ning Fa subtly moved a little further away from Ning Zonglie.
Facing Ning Zonglie's obvious attempt to gift her something, Ning Xiuying first secretly glanced at Ning Fa.
Then, she impatiently said to Ning Zonglie, "No need. I never wear jade hairpins. You keep it for yourself."
Ning Zonglie, who had been looking forward to it, widened his eyes, his face turning red. He then silently withdrew the jade hairpin.
Ning Xiuying, however, shot Ning Fa a look of an unknown meaning.
Ning Fa was startled and quickly moved ahead, pretending not to see anything.
After this interlude, Ning Fa, who had initially wanted to explore Tianshui Market further, no longer dared to linger.
He was worried that Ning Zonglie would discover his "affair" with Ning Xiuying and lose control and attack him.
In any case, the main purpose of his trip to Tianshui Market had been accomplished.
He would wait for tomorrow's auction to broaden his horizons, and it would be even better if he could find a bargain.
Led by Ning Xiuying, the group arrived at the southeastern area of the market.
There was a residential area here called "Shangqing Quarter."
Cultivators who needed to stay in Tianshui Market usually rented accommodations here, enjoying access to a refined spirit vein of at least Tier 2.
However, the Spirit Stones required for rent were quite exorbitant, making it unaffordable for ordinary low-level cultivators.
Since the Ning Family had numerous shops in Tianshui Market and often had family members come to the market on official business, The wealthy Ning Family had directly rented eight residences here.
Before long, the three of them entered a spacious and luxurious residence.
Generally, only high-ranking Ning Family members were qualified to reside here when visiting Tianshui Market.
Ning Zonglie, for example, was not qualified. After paying his respects to Ning Shaohong, he went to another nearby residence.
Ning Shaohong seemed very busy. After a brief meeting with Ning Fa, she returned to her own room.
Ning Fa, led by Ning Xiuying, was taken to another guest room to rest.
However, Ning Xiuying did not leave. She insisted on pulling Ning Fa along to "discuss" things.
Ning Fa, who had intended to rest early, had no choice but to discuss things with her.
During their discussion, Ning Fa felt that Ning Xiuying was exceptionally energetic today, passionate to the point where he almost couldn't handle it.
This stirred Ning Fa's competitive spirit, and he brought out his skills, subduing Ning Xiuying once again.
Outside the guest room, Ning Shaohong arrived at the door at some point.
She was holding a lunchbox in her hand.
Her previously smiling face froze when she heard the indescribable sounds coming from the guest room.
After a while, she gently turned and left.