Three months later.
In a secluded cave dwelling atop Changning Mountain, the ancestral mountain of the Ning family.
The First Elder and Second Elder of the Ning family were seated in a stone hall.
Even with their cultivation and composure, a rare hint of nervousness showed on their faces.
They kept glancing towards a tightly shut stone door.
Besides the two of them, another person was present.
This person was the Fifth Elder, Ning Huarong, who had been absent from the family for a long time.
At this moment, she had her arms crossed and wore an impatient expression.
Not long after, a strange sound faintly emanated from behind the stone door.
Ning Zhongyuan and Ning Weidong abruptly stood up, staring intently at the stone door with anticipation.
Shortly after, the stone door slowly opened.
Ning Shaohong, dressed in a red dress, gracefully emerged from behind the door.
Although she looked the same, her entire being seemed to have returned to her youthful days. Her skin was flawless, delicate as a flower.
A white lotus spiritual pattern mark on her brow pulsed with spiritual light, giving her a sacred aura.
Furthermore, Ning Shaohong's aura had clearly surpassed the Qi Condensation realm and entered the Foundation Establishment stage!
Ning Zhongyuan and Ning Weidong were overjoyed.
Ning Weidong exclaimed with immense joy, "Shaohong, you've finally reached this step. It's wonderful, truly wonderful!"
Ning Zhongyuan also said with relief, "Shaohong, your successful Foundation Establishment is an unexpected joy. It seems heaven truly favors our Ning family."
Ning Huarong stared intently at Ning Shaohong, her expression filled with unwillingness.
Ning Shaohong took out a round, pale blue pill and handed it to Ning Zhongyuan, smiling faintly, "My Foundation Establishment this time was quite fortunate; I didn't even need to use this Foundation Establishment Pill."
Ning Zhongyuan and Ning Weidong were stunned for a moment, then their faces lit up with surprise.
Their surprise wasn't primarily because a Foundation Establishment Pill was saved.
The key was that Ning Shaohong had managed to achieve Foundation Establishment without the pill.
This held significant implications.
It meant Ning Shaohong had immense potential for the future. As long as she cultivated normally, she could at least reach the late stage of Foundation Establishment.
There was even a considerable chance she could form a Golden Core later on.
Ning Zhongyuan laughed heartily, "It seems Shaohong, you might become the one who goes the furthest in our Ning family."
Ning Shaohong smiled faintly and remained silent.
After her Foundation Establishment, her aura possessed a flawless, rounded quality, even surpassing her beauty.
However, Ning Zhongyuan then said seriously, "Shaohong, your Foundation Establishment is an absolute secret. No one can know about it now, so you'll have to stay here for a while. This will also be good for consolidating your realm."
Ning Shaohong's delicate brows furrowed slightly.
Ning Zhongyuan chuckled, "Don't worry, this won't take too long. Now that you've established your foundation, I'm confident we can advance our plan."
Ning Shaohong nodded gently, then softly asked, "Little Fa... is he alright?"
A fleeting, peculiar look flashed in Ning Zhongyuan's eyes as he replied with a smile, "Don't worry, that kid is doing just fine."
A smile curved Ning Shaohong's lips, and she returned to the cave dwelling.
Ning Zhongyuan and Ning Weidong finally calmed their minds, their excited emotions subsiding.
Seeing Ning Huarong, who looked impatient, about to speak, Ning Zhongyuan raised his hand to stop her.
Then, the group left the area and returned to Ning Zhongyuan's stone hall.
Ning Huarong could no longer contain herself. Suppressing her anger, she said, "How much longer do I have to suppress myself! I can't wait any longer. I want to establish my foundation too!"
Ning Zhongyuan and Ning Weidong exchanged glances. Ning Zhongyuan slowly said, "Since Shaohong has successfully established her foundation, it is indeed time for you to prepare, Hua Rong. However, your situation is very special."
"Although you were faking Foundation Establishment last time, you were indeed affected by that person's [Ink Sun Sandalwood]. That person originally intended to use it to agitate the spiritual power within you, causing your Foundation Establishment to fail. But you also benefited from this misfortune, causing the Taihua Yang Qi you accumulated from cultivating the [Taihua Forgetfulness Art] to erupt prematurely."
"If it weren't for this, we wouldn't have known how much Taihua Yang Qi you had accumulated. Although the family has provided you with many spiritual items during this period, reducing the Taihua Yang Qi in your body significantly, I am worried that when you truly attempt Foundation Establishment, even more potent Taihua Yang Qi will erupt from within you, which would be disastrous."
Ning Huarong said irritably, "So, I have to wait forever and never get to establish my foundation!?"
At this moment, Ning Weidong stroked his beard and said, "These past few days, the First Elder and I have been trying to find a solution to this problem, and we've finally found a method that seems feasible."
"We found a cultivation technique, the [Yi Yuan He Huan Jue], which should be able to transfer the Taihua Yang Qi within your body to another person."
Ning Huarong's brows furrowed, her expression turning grim. "A Dual Cultivation technique?"
Ning Weidong nodded, "That's right. This Dual Cultivation technique can transfer your Taihua Yang Qi without causing you any harm. After that, your Foundation Establishment should be foolproof."
Ning Huarong flatly refused, "No! You both know, I detest male cultivators the most! If it were a female cultivator, then perhaps."
Ning Weidong's eyes flickered as he said, "What if that person were Ning Fa? I recall you weren't that averse to him."
Ning Huarong's eyes narrowed.
Ning Weidong continued, "The Taihua Yang Qi within your body is extraordinary. Most cultivators who receive it would likely explode and die. However, Xiao Fa is different. He practices Dual Cultivation of Body and Law, and his physical body is far stronger than that of ordinary cultivators. If he receives your Taihua Yang Qi, not only will he be in no danger, but he can even convert your Taihua Yang Qi into blood and qi power, which will greatly aid his body cultivation realm."
Ning Huarong thought for a moment before resolutely saying, "Alright, let's do it this way. I don't want to delay any longer!"
Small Bamboo Island, Ning Fa's residence.
The suggestive and embarrassing sounds finally ceased.
Yun Ying silently got up and dressed.
Ning Fa lay on the bed, his eyes filled with admiration.
Yun Ying was tall and graceful. Even as she dressed, she was a pleasure to behold.
Just as Yun Ying was about to leave, Ning Fa tossed a pill bottle to her.
Yun Ying subconsciously caught it. She first glanced at Ning Fa with confusion, then poured out the pills from the bottle.
Instantly, golden auspicious light surged, and spiritual energy permeated the air.
In Yun Ying's palm appeared a round, golden pill, the size of a longan.
It emitted extremely pure spiritual energy.
And upon it was a naturally formed Dao Mark.
It exuded an indescribable special aura, possessing a charm of natural Dao.
Yun Ying covered her cherry lips, exclaiming in disbelief, "This is a one Dao Mark Jinlu Pill?"
Ning Fa smiled and said, "That's right. I just successfully refined this pill today. Have your brother take it and see how it works. Although it's a one Dao Mark pill, it might not be enough to fully restore your brother. But as long as it has some effect, that's good."
"I am confident I can refine more one Dao Mark Jinlu Pills. If he takes it multiple times, I believe your brother still has a good chance of making a full recovery."
Yun Ying's face was filled with joy and excitement. She looked at Ning Fa and said solemnly, "Thank you! As long as my brother can recover, I will definitely keep my promise!"