110: Wei Lan's maternal grandfather

Ning Xing said, "Of course, it's for my Disciple's mental distress."

Wei Zhiyuan was speechless for a moment; was he trying to extort her?

"What? You don't want to pay?"

"Notify Old Ghost Wei to come to the academy and pick you up. You stay here in the academy; you're not allowed to go anywhere." Ning Xing blew a smoke ring and spoke domineeringly.

Wei Zhiyuan was startled; he was going to keep them here.

"Principal Ning, this isn't appropriate."

"Whether it's appropriate or not isn't for you to decide. I'm not negotiating with you. If you've got the guts, try stepping out of the academy."

Wei Zhiyuan was helpless. "Principal Ning, this has nothing to do with us. I really like Xiao Weiqing, and I wasn't the one who snatched Spiritual Wisdom."

Nan Yu also softly persuaded, "Principal Ning, look, your Disciple and my daughter are a couple. We're practically in-laws. There's no need to make such a fuss, is there?"

Ning Xing looked at Wei Lan and then at Xiao Weiqing, seemingly confirming.

"Teacher, this is my girlfriend, Wei Lan. She's also from the Upper Academy."

"I know, Qian Yi's Disciple. Not bad," Ning Xing nodded.

"Wei Lan greets Principal Ning." Wei Lan bowed her head in greeting.

"Just like Weiqing, call me Teacher."

"Yes, Teacher."

Ning Xing looked at Xiao Weiqing. "Spiritual Wisdom—you're planning to give it to Wei Lan?"

"Yes, Teacher."

Ning Xing frowned. "Then what about yourself?"

Xiao Weiqing gave Ning Xing a reassuring look. "Teacher, I'll explain to you later."

"Alright, as long as you've thought it through."

"Wei Zhiyuan, right?"

"Principal Ning, please speak." Wei Zhiyuan waited for Ning Xing's word.

"A Rank 4 top-tier Spirit Cultivator Innate Skill, Spiritual Wisdom, in exchange for three spots in the Phantasm Moon Minor Secret Realm."

Wei Zhiyuan was shocked. "That's impossible. Principal Ning, I can't make that decision."

"Fine, then find someone who can."

In front of everyone, Ning Xing tapped his Wristband a few times and dialed a call.

The call connected.

"Ning Xing?"

An elderly voice came from the other side, sounding somewhat puzzled, but it startled Wei Zhiyuan. She knew this voice all too well—it was her father.

"Old Ghost Wei, not dead yet?"

"You scoundrel, I am your Senior."

"Fine, fine, so you're just older. What's there to brag about? I'm just showing concern."

"I won't die even if you do. Spit it out."

The old man's voice sounded somewhat exasperated.

Ning Xing said, "There's a girl in your family named Wei Lan; she and my Disciple are a couple."

"Disciple? Didn't your Disciple die five years ago?"

"Just recruited."

"Alright, got it. Anything else?"

"My Disciple gave your girl a Rank 4 Spirit Cultivator Innate Skill as a betrothal gift. You should return the favor, shouldn't you? How about five spots in the Phantasm Moon Minor Secret Realm?"

"Get lost. One spot. Wait for the notice; if you're late, you're out."

"Fine, one it is."

"Beep! Beep!"

The other end hung up.

Wei Zhiyuan and Nan Yu were both a bit dumbfounded. They hadn't expected Ning Xing to call their father directly and reach a deal in just a few words.

Moreover, Ning Xing had specifically mentioned Wei Lan's name. From now on, their family would certainly no longer be suppressed within the clan.

After all, the relationship between Wei Lan and Xiao Weiqing had been personally acknowledged by Ning Xing and her father.

"Then let's leave it at that. For your father's sake, I won't pursue this further."

"While you're at Luo Jiang Academy, behave yourselves. This isn't the Wei Family."

After saying that, he glanced at Wei Hong.

Wei Hong quickly lowered his head, not daring to meet Ning Xing's gaze.

"I'm leaving."

Ning Xing stood up and left.

"Take care, Teacher."

"Take care, Principal Ning."

After Ning Xing left.

Wei Zhiyuan showed a kind smile and said to Xiao Weiqing:

"Weiqing, Auntie apologizes for my behavior just now. I hope you can understand; I was also forced into a corner. I'm sorry."

Wei Zhiyuan stood up and bowed.

"Aunt Wei, please don't."

"You're being too formal. You have your own difficulties."

"Good boy, thank you for your understanding." As for Xiao Weiqing, Wei Zhiyuan looked at him like a mother-in-law looking at a son-in-law, becoming more satisfied the more she looked.

"Aunt Wei, if there's nothing else, I want to take Wei Lan to absorb the Spiritual Wisdom."

"Alright, go ahead."

"Wei Lan, let's go."

Xiao Weiqing pulled Wei Lan away.

"Aunt, then I'll be going too," Jiang Peng said.

"Mhm, go on."

Not long after the three left.

Wei Zhiyuan received a Wristband call.

"Father?"

Wei Zhiyuan didn't dare hesitate and immediately connected.

"Dad."

"Mhm. Tell me about Wei Lan and Ning Xing's Disciple." A serious voice came from the other end of the line.

Wei Zhiyuan didn't hide anything and told her father everything she knew, including Xiao Weiqing's excellence and the importance Ning Xing placed on him.

"I see. Zhiyuan, bring Wei Lan back to see me as soon as possible. I will personally instruct her."

"Additionally, Nan Yu can enter and exit the Phantasm Moon Relic Center from now on."

Wei Zhiyuan was overjoyed. "Thank you, Dad. I'll take Wei Lan back tomorrow."

"Mhm."

She hung up the phone.

Wei Zhiyuan felt completely relieved.

"Wei Hong, go back with your father this afternoon," Wei Zhiyuan said coldly, starting to dismiss Wei Hong.

"Aunt Zhiyuan..."

"Hmph. Ninth Brother, from now on, let's each mind our own business. Wei Lan will be cultivating with the Old Master. As for Aunt Xue, I think she will understand, right?"

Wei Zhiyuan said softly, knowing that Wei Chaoming outside could hear her.

Hearing this.

Outside the restaurant, Wei Chaoming crawled up, still constantly coughing up blood. "Wei Zhiyuan, Ning Xing has more enemies out there than the Wei Family does. You'd better watch yourself."

"No need for Ninth Brother to worry."

"Hmph. Wei Hong, let's go."

After the father and son, Wei Chaoming and Wei Hong, left.

Wei Zhiyuan excitedly jumped onto Nan Yu.

"Mwah~"

"Old Nan, we never have to look at other people's Faces again."

Nan Yu caught Wei Zhiyuan's plump body and stroked the fine hair by her ear. "It's my lack of capability. At my age, I didn't expect to rely on my daughter to turn things around."

"Don't say that. The best decision you made was letting Jiang Peng take Wei Lan away last time."

Nan Yu said affectionately, "No, the best decision I've made in my life was marrying you."

"Tch, so sappy."

"We're staying out tonight. Go book a hotel."

Wei Zhiyuan whispered seductively into Nan Yu's ear.

Nan Yu: "..."

On the other side.

Wei Lan was also greatly relieved. The smile never left her Face as she pulled Xiao Weiqing to the commercial district.

The two of them enjoyed shopping tirelessly until it got dark.

"Wei Lan, it's dark. Let's go back. Absorbing the Spiritual Wisdom is important."

"Mhm, let's go back."

The two returned to Xiao Weiqing's Villa.

They went to the cultivation room.

Xiao Weiqing gave the Spiritual Wisdom to Wei Lan. "You start. I'll watch over you."

"Okay."

Wei Lan sat cross-legged, took out the Talent Sphere, and pressed it against her forehead.

Ten minutes later, Wei Lan finally opened her eyes.

"How is it?" Xiao Weiqing asked.

Suddenly.

Wei Lan fell backward.

Xiao Weiqing was shocked and hurriedly caught Wei Lan.

"What's wrong?"

To his surprise, Wei Lan used her hands to pull him close, wrapping them around his neck and blinking. "I'm fine."

Seeing this, Xiao Weiqing knew she was teasing him, but before he could speak, his mouth was blocked by two soft lips.

Wei Lan's initiative surprised Xiao Weiqing, but he immediately reacted and counterattacked quickly. His years of theoretical knowledge finally had a chance to be put to use.

The temperature in the cultivation room rose rapidly.

"Don't... not here, Brother Qing. Let's go to the room."

Xiao Weiqing picked up Wei Lan and walked toward the bedroom.

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