Zhao Yanhua looked at Ning Fa with a smile, clearly seeing that Ning Fa was the one in charge.
Under his pressure, Ning Fa had no choice but to agree.
Thus, Zhao Yanhua boarded the Flying Boat with them to head to the Ning Family.
Along the way, Zhao Yanhua continuously tried to persuade Xiao Yu, hoping to get her to agree to return to the Zhao Family.
Only then did Ning Fa realize that the Zhao Family this person came from was actually one of the top ten cultivator families in the Jiang Kingdom, a legitimate Golden Core force.
Ning Fa had heard of these so-called top ten cultivator families of the Jiang Kingdom given his current status.
Each of these families could be considered a colossal power, possibly even surpassing ordinary Golden Core sects.
Some of these families even had intricate connections with Nascent Soul Great Sects.
Like the Zhao Family, not only did they have numerous Foundation Establishment Cultivators, but they also had an ancestor in the middle stage of Golden Core.
Ning Fa was shocked, realizing how extraordinary Xiao Yu's mother's background was.
However, Xiao Yu still hadn't agreed, as she didn't want to leave the Ning Family.
This left Zhao Yanhua, who had been talking until his throat was dry, quite helpless.
His eyes darted around, and he looked at Ning Fa, secretly transmitting his voice: "Young friend Ning, you should help me persuade Xiao Yu too. You must understand this is for her own good. In our Zhao Family, we can provide her with a better cultivation environment, and also..."
He narrowed his eyes slightly and continued transmitting with a chuckle: "Also, if you can persuade Xiao Yu, I'll pretend I didn't see those Wood Origin Fruits you have... In fact, I originally promised young friend Danping that I would come to retrieve these Wood Origin Fruits."
Zhao Yanhua spoke half-truthfully, half-threateningly.
Upon hearing this, Ning Fa's expression changed slightly.
Although he also believed that it would be better for Xiao Yu to return to the Zhao Family.
He couldn't bring himself to persuade Xiao Yu under this person's coercion.
Seeing Ning Fa remain silent, Zhao Yanhua narrowed his eyes, a hint of danger flashing within them.
Xiao Yu, with her sharp senses, immediately stepped in front of Ning Fa, her delicate brows furrowed. "What do you want to do to my Uncle Fa!"
Zhao Yanhua quickly put on a smiling face, realizing that this young man held a very important position in Xiao Yu's heart.
He thought to himself that he couldn't use threats, only gentle persuasion.
Just then, a streak of cyan light was rapidly approaching from the front.
Upon recognizing the refined figure within the escaping light, Ning Fa's face broke out in a joyous expression.
The person arriving was Ning Fa's family's Fourth Elder, Ning Weize.
It seemed he was nearby and had received the distress signal they had just sent.
With him here, they wouldn't have to fear this Zhao Family cultivator.
"I didn't expect it to be fellow Daoist Zhao."
Ning Weize circled once and landed on the Flying Boat.
He glanced at Ning Fa and the others, and seeing that they were not injured, his expression softened.
Then, with a look of surprise, he greeted Zhao Yanhua.
It appeared they knew each other.
Zhao Yanhua frowned at first, then greeted Ning Weize as if nothing had happened.
Everyone continued their journey towards the Ning Family.
On the Flying Boat, Ning Weize learned the whole story.
The surprise on his face faded. After glancing at Xiao Yu, a strange glint flashed in his eyes, and then he calmly said, "Since Xiao Yu has awakened your family's Spiritual Beast Bloodline, it is only right for your family to take her back. Our Ning Family will not obstruct this. However, fellow Daoist Zhao, please do us the honor of visiting our Ning Family first. After all, Xiao Yu has grown up in our family for so many years, and we need to give her some time to prepare."
Hearing this, Zhao Yanhua's expression lit up with joy, and he became extremely enthusiastic, even addressing Ning Weize as a brother.
Seeing this, Ning Fa, though feeling a mix of helplessness and reluctance, said nothing.
From the looks of it, Xiao Yu's Spiritual Beast Bloodline was no small matter, and the Zhao Family would likely attach great importance to it.
They would certainly not allow Xiao Yu to remain outside.
Xiao Yu also seemed to understand her fate, her small head drooping, looking dejected.
They all returned to the family.
Ning Fa asked Ning Yunhui to first find a place for Yun Ying and Yun Jian to rest.
He then, along with Xiao Yu, Ning Weize, and Zhao Yanhua, headed to Ningchang Island.
Except for the Third Elder who was not in the family, the other two elders were all present to meet Zhao Yanhua.
After all, although Zhao Yanhua was a cultivator in the early stage of Foundation Establishment, his Zhao Family was a behemoth, incomparable to the small Ning Family.
When the First Elder and Second Elder learned that Xiao Yu had awakened the Zhao Family's Spiritual Beast Bloodline, they were both shocked and filled with regret.
However, they knew that under these circumstances, Xiao Yu's return to the Zhao Family was inevitable.
It would be better to use this opportunity to build a good relationship with the Zhao Family.
Zhao Yanhua saw through their intentions at a glance, but in his greatly improved mood, he lowered his stance and even made grand promises of benefits.
For a time, the host and guests were all pleased.
Three days later, Small Bamboo Island.
Xiao Yu cast a lingering glance at her small courtyard of green bamboo, sighing wistfully, "Living here for over a year has been the happiest time of my life."
Ning Fa also sighed softly, feeling very reluctant to part.
Xiao Yu looked at Ning Fa and said earnestly, "Uncle Fa, thank you for taking care of me for so long. I will always remember it. And you must remember to visit me at the Zhao family in the future!"
Ning Fa nodded solemnly, "Don't worry, Xiao Yu. Uncle Fa will definitely visit you."
Xiao Yu, full of reluctance, rushed forward and hugged Ning Fa. After looking at him one last time, she turned and left.
Not long after, a giant white crane soared into the sky, carrying Xiao Yu and Zhao Yanhua, flying rapidly towards the north.
Ning Fa stood in place for a long while before retracting his gaze and returning to his courtyard with a sigh.
For a long time before, it had been just him, Liu Qinghui, and Xiao Yu on Small Bamboo Island.
He hadn't expected that in such a short time, Liu Qinghui would have gone to the Huayu Sect with Duanmu Ling.
And Xiao Yu had returned to the Zhao family.
Now, he was left all alone.
This left him feeling somewhat lost and melancholic.
However, that wasn't entirely accurate, because Yun Ying and her brother were now also brought to Small Bamboo Island by him.
When he returned to his own green bamboo courtyard, Yun Ying was already there, her face filled with anxiety.
"My brother's Strange Yin Grass poison is almost uncontrollable!"
Yun Ying, with her rose-like beauty, said urgently, her face pale.
Ning Fa, however, tossed her a small bottle of pills and said calmly, "Here is a Clear Gloom Pill. Give it to your brother first. Don't worry about the subsequent Clear Gloom Pills. Since I promised you, I will definitely fulfill it."
Yun Ying took the bottle with immense joy, and whispered, "Thank you!"
Then she quickly returned to the guest room.
Ning Fa's face showed a contemplative expression.
This Clear Gloom Pill was naturally not refined by him. It was something he had asked Wei Shiqin to find for him after he returned to the Ning family three days ago.
It had been delivered by Wei Shiqin's subordinate just two hours prior, along with several spiritual materials for refining the Clear Gloom Pill.
He decided to refine this pill himself next.
After all, the Clear Gloom Pill was quite rare, and not easily obtained even in Tianshui Market.
Ning Fa had high hopes for Yun Ying's Ethereal Wood Spirit Body, expecting it to help him activate his Evil-Repelling Divine Thunder.
Therefore, he was very dedicated to curing her brother, wishing for her to willingly help him.