Chapter 459: Ning Zhe's Choice

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Myriad Miles Roaming Dragon.

Storage Cabin.

The stone sphere encased the fetal breath spirit, within the fetal breath spirit concealed Sun Lingtong.

The mystic prohibitions, detailing the entirety of the Great Law of Innate Nurturing and Fetal Breath, shone resplendently on the surface of the fetal breath spirit.

When the hour arrived, Ning Zhuo approached the stone sphere to aid Sun Lingtong in breaking free.

Divine Ability One — Stone Forged Earth Treasure!

The stone skin that enveloped Sun Lingtong's entire body flaked off, scattering across the ground.

Sun Lingtong stretched leisurely, giggling, "Little Zhuo, I feel I've grown much stronger again."

As he spoke, he reached out and grabbed.

Divine Consciousness Object Seizure!

Sun Lingtong seized a military saber. Though he was small and the saber large, wielding it was like waving straw.

Sun Lingtong then used the saber, aiming it at his own chest, and began hacking relentlessly.

Clang, clang, clang...

A rapid series of hacks sparked countless fireflies.

The saber's edge was blunted, yet Sun Lingtong's chest skin merely showed a slight flush of red.

Sun Lingtong was overjoyed, "Without employing any means, relying solely on my physical body, I can already withstand ordinary weapons."

"Little Zhuo, this cultivation effect is truly excellent, you should try it quickly."

"Oh, no, you can utilize four units of national power, and national power is even more efficient!"

Ning Zhuo gently shook his head, "Big Brother, I only attempted it once, I haven't truly used it."

Sun Lingtong, "Ah, why is that?"

Sun Lingtong did not accompany Ning Zhuo to the feast.

He had to guard the Myriad Miles Roaming Dragon.

The stolen goods within the Myriad Miles Roaming Dragon—no, the war spoils—were truly too numerous. If detected by some means and discovered upon Ning Zhuo, it would be dire.

Therefore, even within the Three Generals' Camp, Ning Zhuo and the Myriad Miles Roaming Dragon were kept separate as much as possible.

Ning Zhuo then informed him about Shuāngjìng's recruitment and the matter of becoming a vassal.

Sun Lingtong found it strange, "Since he hasn't restricted your freedom at all, you can leave whenever you wish, why not join?"

"Becoming a vassal merely carries an unpleasant title. But your national power bricks would effectively increase three-fold. This is too great a benefit!"

Ning Zhuo shook his head, sighing, "Big Brother, I am a person of the righteous path."

"If I merely exploit the benefit and depart, how would others view Ning Zhuo, how would they view my Ning family?"

"Shuāngjìng deliberately offered such generous terms precisely because he perceived my identity. He is a son of a high-ranking family, not a profligate son, and possesses talent."

"This can be seen from the previous ambush battle, where he decisively ordered the replenishment of the armory to delay us."

Sun Lingtong rested his head on his hand, "Sigh, the righteous path is truly troublesome!"

Ning Zhuo continued, "Shuāngjìng recruiting me as a vassal, this title is not entirely bad."

"I am not some arrogant and proud individual; I have been of humble status since childhood. If I possessed arrogance, how could I have endured for fourteen years, secretly plotting for the Lava Immortal Palace?"

"In truth, to have served as a vassal of a Dynasty's Imperial Clan at the Foundation Establishment cultivation level is quite an excellent resume."

"I merely have two layers of apprehension."

Sun Lingtong, "Oh? Tell me."

Ning Zhuo raised his left index finger, "The first layer of apprehension concerns the Three Generals, Liu, Guan, and Zhāng."

"Big Brother, I told you. I can use Human Life Suspended Threads to plant divine abilities in Guan Hong and Zhāng Hēi, but it cannot be applied to Liu Ěr."

"Liu Ěr has a foundation!"

"His ability to win over Guan Hong and Zhāng Hēi during their sworn brotherhood, and his major role in the recent war, capturing Mǎ Fēituǐ alive,

All attest to his extraordinary nature."

"What I value even more is his extremely seasoned social skill."

"A talent like him is merely limited by his identity and is not favored. Once he gains an opportunity, he can ride the wind and soar!"

"My current friendship with him will surely bring more gains in the future."

"Therefore, if I were to accept Shuāngjìng now, my relationship with the Three Generals Liu, Guan, and Zhāng would be greatly weakened."

"Currently, this loss seems far less significant than rejecting Shuāngjìng. But from a long-term perspective, it is highly uncertain!"

Sun Lingtong paused slightly, "I didn't expect Little Zhuo to think so highly of Liu Ěr."

"But I think you need not calculate in this manner."

"If I were you, I would immediately agree to Shuāngjìng, become a vassal, and utilize the national power."

"Benefits are only benefits when they are in hand; it is best to secure them."

"Furthermore, compared to Liu, Guan, and Zhāng, I think more highly of you, Little Zhuo. How can those three compare to you?"

"Therefore, everything should prioritize your development."

"Didn't you say not long ago that you almost perished? Next, you must participate in this war, and the higher your cultivation, the better, of course."

"Perhaps, at a certain life-or-death moment, that extra portion of your cultivation can save your life."

This time, it was Ning Zhuo who paused slightly.

He looked at Sun Lingtong, a warmth rising in his heart, and thought to himself, "Liu Ěr has the support of his two sworn brothers, Guan Hong and Zhāng Hēi; I am no worse, I have Big Brother by my side!"

To say who in this world valued Ning Zhuo the most, had the most confidence in Ning Zhuo, understood Ning Zhuo the best, and cared for Ning Zhuo the most, it was none other than Sun Lingtong.

Ning Zhuo then raised his left middle finger, "Then, next I shall speak of the second layer of apprehension."

"I am thinking, is becoming Shuāngjìng's vassal and absorbing national power truly the most efficient?"

"At that time, when Shuāngjìng proposed the recruitment, I recalled a past event."

"Big Brother, do you still remember General Mùlán being injured, and Zhāng Zhòngyì suggesting dual cultivation?"

Sun Lingtong giggled, "How could I forget such a fun matter. Hmm?"

"Little Zhuo! Do you want to dual cultivate with Mùlán now?" Sun Lingtong's eyes gleamed, finding it quite amusing.

Ning Zhuo sighed, speaking solemnly, "If I were to dual cultivate with Mùlán, I would become a person of the Grand General's Manor. Would this status absorb national power at a higher efficiency than a Shuāngjìng vassal?"

Sun Lingtong did not hesitate, "Of course! You currently hold a real position, that of Military Advisor Libationer. This is actually quite difficult to ascend further from."

"Unless you relinquish your identity as a citizen of the South Bean Kingdom and become a citizen of the Twin Pillar Kingdom, only then can you obtain promotion."

"Granting exceptional promotions to people from other countries is truly rare."

Sun Lingtong continued to analyze, "Aside from real positions, there are also nominal positions."

"Becoming Shuāngjìng's vassal can increase your efficiency three-fold. So, dual cultivating with Mùlán would be at least tenfold, right?"

"Shuāngjìng is merely a prince of the Twin Pillar Kingdom, while Mùlán is the sole heir of the Grand General's Manor!"

Ning Zhuo nodded, "Therefore, from this perspective, if I were to agree to Shuāngjìng, it would be better to agree to Mùlán, would it not?"

Sun Lingtong blinked, "What you say makes a lot of sense."

"It's just, Little Zhuo, I find it a bit strange."

"Given your intelligence, you couldn't possibly have not considered the benefits of joining the Grand General's Manor, nor could you have failed to consider the reward of national power after achieving merit."

"If that is the case, why did you refuse dual cultivation before?"

"Your cultivation of the Three Sects' Supreme Laws does not require you to guard your primal yang."

Ning Zhuo gave a wry smile, "Big Brother, the human heart is easily swayed, how can I be an exception?"

"In the previous ambush battle, too many things shocked me."

"You are right. The battlefield is perilous, fraught with danger; I should fully improve myself!"

"National power is the best shortcut, I must fully utilize it."

"In the South Bean Kingdom, the Zhu family would not reward me with national power simply because our Ning family resists the Mèng family."

"Only in the Twin Pillar Kingdom, with such warfare and the generous Royal Twin families, is there such a good opportunity."

Speaking of this, Ning Zhuo's gaze became sharp.

"Therefore, I actually only have two choices."

"Either absorb national power solely with the identity of Military Advisor Libationer. Or, agree to dual cultivation, and absorb national power at an efficiency of at least tenfold."

"The compromise choice of becoming a Shuāngjìng vassal was never within my consideration from the start!"

"Big Brother, what do you think I should choose?"

Sun Lingtong did not hesitate, "Close your eyes and choose the second one, dual cultivation, dual cultivation, I want to see you dual cultivate, Little Zhuo!"

Sun Lingtong excitedly cheered, waving his arms.

Ning Zhuo smiled slightly, "Dual cultivation?"

"I don't want to!"

"I only want the title of dual cultivation, thereby indirectly obtaining the status of the Grand General's Manor's prospective son-in-law."

"Mùlán previously left the enemy for us; if I now dual cultivate to help her clear hidden dangers, it would be too easy for her."

"Furthermore, although the Three Sects' Supreme Laws do not require primal yang, there is only one share of primal yang, surely keeping it is better than not having it?"

Sun Lingtong became even more excited, "Little Zhuo, you want to take full advantage without giving anything. Excellent, excellent, I said you are suited to joining the Emptiness Gate."

"Do you already have some wicked idea in your big brain?"

"Quickly tell me."

Ning Zhuo nodded, "I do have some thoughts. Big Brother, starting from tomorrow, you should do this—"

Sun Lingtong listened, nodding repeatedly, his eyes shining, and a series of mischievous grins appeared on his childlike face.

After listening, he looked at Ning Zhuo with an appreciative gaze, "As expected of you, Little Zhuo, as expected of one I have cultivated, hehe!"