Xiao Yi coldly looked at Xiao Ning'er, "Is this just an excuse?" He glanced at Xiao Yunfeng, suspecting that this father-daughter pair was hiding something.
Xiao Ning'er's eyebrows slightly furrowed, "Uncle, isn't that a bit excessive? I swear on the heavens, every word I said is true!"
Hearing her vow, Xiao Yi believed her a bit more.
He knew Xiao Ning'er's nature well.
After a moment of silence, he said, "Since this person is your friend, why not ask for the Violet Orchid Grass back?"
Xiao Ning'er's expression changed, "What do you mean, Uncle? He entrusted me to buy them. If I ask them back, wouldn't I be acting dishonorably?"
"This concerns our family's interests!" Xiao Yi argued, his face flushed.
"Let it go, Xiao Yi. Even if we ask, would he willingly give it back?" Xiao Yunfeng glanced at Xiao Yi, clearly unwilling to let him pressure Ning'er.
"There might still be room to maneuver. It depends on the other party's background!" Xiao Yi smirked, "If he lacks backing, we could simply make him return the Violet Orchid Grass!"
Hearing this, Xiao Ning'er felt a surge of anger.
Her Wind-Thunder Wyvern Technique started circulating uncontrollably, causing her Soul Realm to shudder with faint wind and thunder sounds.
A green glow shot skywards, its powerful aura spreading around.
In that instant, influenced by her intense emotions, Xiao Ning'er's soul force rapidly increased, and her Soul Realm seemed to undergo a fierce transformation.
"What’s happening? What’s wrong with Ning'er?" Xiao Yunfeng suddenly opened his eyes, staring at her in shock.
She had just reached Bronze One-Star but emanated such a strong soul force that even he, a Gold demon spirit master, felt a faint pressure.
Xiao Yi was also astonished, not comprehending what cultivation technique Xiao Ning'er practiced to have such potent soul force at just Bronze One-Star level.
As light flowed around Xiao Ning'er, streams of soul force circled like ribbons.
The white glow made her, dressed in a white silk dress, seem even more ethereal, akin to a celestial maiden descending from the heavens.
Gradually, her soul force condensed into transparent wings behind her.
"Soul Force Transformation!" On witnessing this, Xiao Yi and the six elders stood up abruptly, shock written across their faces.
Xiao Yunfeng, too, was utterly astounded.
He hadn't imagined his daughter's cultivation to advance so swiftly, reaching the realm of Soul Force Transformation!
Soul Force Transformation signifies purity to the extreme.
Demon spirit masters capable of it are exceptionally rare, usually geniuses of at least the Gold level.
Among ten Gold demon spirit masters, perhaps not one could reach this stage.
Yet those who can always possess exceedingly strong soul force, ensuring achievements of at least Black Gold level, maybe even Legendary!
Xiao Ning'er lifted her head, giving Xiao Yi a cold stare, "He who entrusted me with the Violet Orchid Grass has been exceedingly kind to me. Should you harbor ill will towards him, I will oppose you with my life!"
Xiao Ning'er's voice was resolute, like unyielding ice, piercing straight to the heart.
To achieve Soul Force Transformation at Bronze level signifies a talent incomprehensible by ordinary standards.
Xiao Ning'er was just thirteen, yet how could she achieve such rapid progress? Within a few years, she could easily reach Silver, Gold, or even higher levels!
Xiao Yi finally backed down.
According to family rules, Xiao Ning'er's display of Soul Force Transformation elevated her status, perhaps even above Xiao Yunfeng.
The Wyvern Family’s ancestral teachings dictate that martial arts talents are always held in high esteem.
If someone possesses an azure or blue Soul Realm, the family will spare no effort to nurture them, granting them an elevated status.
A genius could ensure the family's pinnacle!
Although Xiao Ning'er possessed a green Soul Realm, her ability to transform at Bronze level was even rarer than an azure Soul Realm! History shows many with azure Soul Realms still faded away, with only a tenth reaching beyond Gold level.
Yet those with Soul Force Transformation are incomparable, with none below Gold demon spirit master level!
Once affirming a youth as a super genius, everyone within the family must pave the way for them!
The elders exchanged glances, and even those at odds with Xiao Yunfeng sided with him without hesitation.
"Ning'er achieves Soul Force Transformation at Bronze level, destined for unparalleled success!"
"Congratulations, Family Head, congratulations, Ning'er! Our Wyvern Family will finally have its day!"
The elders, who had previously pressured Xiao Ning'er to relinquish the Violet Orchid Grass, now all wore ingratiating smiles, praising her prodigious talent.
Her exhibited potential was so phenomenal; it was beyond everyone's imagination how far she could progress.
Xiao Yunfeng felt immense joy from the elders' praise, bursting into laughter.
"What about the marriage arrangement with the Divine Sacred Family?" Xiao Yi muttered.
Xiao Yunfeng had only one daughter, and if Xiao Ning'er married into the Divine Sacred Family, Xiao Yi could reclaim the position of Family Head.
But now, unforeseen circumstances arose.
"Shall we hand over the only genius capable of reviving our family to the Divine Sacred Family?" an elder countered.
Xiao Ning'er marrying over would sever her ties with the Wyvern Family, a prospect they would never accept.
Xiao Yi felt dejected.
Initially, he rallied some elders to dethrone Xiao Yunfeng, but after Xiao Ning'er demonstrated her talent, they all backed Xiao Yunfeng.
"Compared to the good news Ning'er brought us, the Violet Orchid Grass is trivial," another elder chuckled.
The elders' change in attitude surprised Xiao Ning'er.
Emotions had inadvertently broken her through to the Soul Force Transformation realm.
Without the Wind-Thunder Wyvern Technique, her Soul Realm's talent couldn't have been triggered.
Even with the technique, achieving Soul Force Transformation was incredibly rare, but Xiao Ning'er had turned misfortune into fortune.
Xiao Ning'er felt immense gratitude toward Nie Li; without him, her current situation would be uncertain.
"Currently, we can't afford to offend the Divine Sacred Family. We have two years until the marriage deadline, so we can stall," Xiao Yunfeng said, smiling proudly.
Despite being the Family Head, he had been oppressed by several elders.
Today, he finally breathed easy; Ning'er had made him proud.
"Ning'er, what's your current soul force level?" Xiao Yunfeng asked.
"The last test was 105," Xiao Ning'er replied.
After the Soul Force Transformation, it seemed to have strengthened further.
"Test it with the Soul Crystal," Xiao Yunfeng suggested with a smile.
Xiao Ning'er took out a Soul Crystal and slowly infused her soul force into it.
Inside, the light grew ever brighter, with faint wind and thunder sounds echoing.
However, Xiao Yunfeng and the others focused only on its strength.
"Soul Force 362?" Both Xiao Yunfeng and the many elders inhaled sharply.
A few days ago, her level was only 105; now, it reached 365? Bronze Three-Stars?
"Indeed, worthy of comprehending Soul Force Transformation!" The elders were overwhelmingly shocked and ecstatic, except for Xiao Yi, whose face was grim.
Xiao Ning'er was equally surprised, never imagining her soul force to increase so rapidly.
With the elders' newfound respect, she wouldn't be forced into marrying into the Divine Sacred Family.
Thinking of all these was thanks to Nie Li, a sweet sensation welled within her heart.
Clenching her fists, Xiao Ning'er resolved to strive harder.
With enough strength, she wouldn't succumb to pressure from the Divine Sacred Family and wouldn't need to marry Shen Fei!
In the silent night, Nie Li sat cross-legged in cultivation, entering a state of selfless focus.
His Soul Realm remained calm and steady.
By activating the Heavenly Dao Divine Technique, the surrounding elemental forces converged onto Nie Li, continually strengthening his soul force.
A gentle breeze swept by, deepening the night’s quietude.
Under Nie Li’s control, soul force flowed around, his muscles vibrating and enhancing like a plucked string.
This was a secondary effect of the Heavenly Dao Divine Technique, improving physical strength alongside soul force cultivation.
After midnight, Nie Li stopped cultivating, as insufficient soul force could cause side effects during those hours.
Testing with a Soul Crystal, his soul force reached 82. The recent days of cultivation bore fruit.
He glanced into the distance, where figures moved back and forth—those assigned for night watch.
A strange odor suddenly wafted through, like that of a demon beast.
Startled, Nie Li stood up abruptly.
If the camp were attacked by demon beasts, that would be disastrous!
Nie Li immediately got up, moving towards the deeper woods nearby.
(End of Chapter)