This jade slip was not delivered by Ning Zhuo, but by Ning Xiaohui.
In fact, it was Ning Xiaohui who sent the joyous news to her grandmother. Her grandmother, being a member of the main line, immediately reported the situation to the Ning Family Clan Leader.
During this period, the Ning Family Main Line had been firmly suppressed by Ning Zhuo alone, feeling extremely oppressed and uncomfortable.
Ning Xiaohui obtaining the position of a physician, making such significant progress and achievements, was a much-needed victory and good news for the entire Ning Family Main Line.
After receiving this news, the Ning Family Clan Leader laughed heartily, sweeping away the usual gloominess.
He paced around the study a few times and then immediately decided to record this information in the jade slip and submit it to the Ning Family Ancestor, hoping to gain some impression points for the Ning Family Main Line in the Ning Family Ancestor's eyes.
These intricate details were not something the Ning Family Ancestor wanted to focus on.
He infused his divine sense into the jade slip, took a look, and his eyebrows slightly raised, revealing a hint of joy.
"Ning Xiaohui is a good child," Ning Jiufan stroked his beard and said.
He handed this jade slip back to Zhu Xuanji to review, "Lord Zhu, this time it is completely good news."
After infusing his divine sense, Zhu Xuanji's eyes gleamed, and he repeatedly said, "Good, good, good!"
"Today can be considered as a day of double happiness."
"Ning Xiaohui holds the status of a trial disciple, a privilege none of us have."
"Even if we outsiders had immense contributions, we would not be qualified to obtain the physician's position she has acquired."
"Wait."
"This Historical Records Pavilion is quite important. It should have recorded all major events since the construction of the Magma Fairy Palace."
"What good stuff!"
"Quickly, let Ning Xiaohui accumulate merits and strive to be promoted as soon as possible to become the curator of the Historical Records Pavilion!"
"The scene of the explosion at the Magma Fairy Palace must have been recorded by the Historical Records Pavilion, making it the most concrete evidence of guilt."
Zhou Nongying frowned slightly, "Even if the Historical Records Pavilion recorded the scene where the Black Shadow Demon Cultivator blew up the Immortal Palace, we still can't use this evidence to bring down the Meng Family."
"Because on the surface, the Meng Family and the Black Shadow Demon Cultivator appear to have no connection."
Zhu Xuanji nodded, "Therefore, we also need to start from the line of Ning Zhuo. Only by a double-pronged approach can we gain something."
At this point, Zhu Xuanji turned his gaze to Ning Jiufan.
He spoke sincerely, "Brother Ning."
"I have honestly shared my plans with you."
"Ning Zhuo is a clansman of your Ning Family, so this time, for your sake, I personally went there and did not conduct any severe torture, let alone use soul search methods on him."
"This is my sincerity!"
"How could I, Zhu Xuanji, mistreat a meritorious person?"
Zhu Xuanji, as a member of the Divine Hunter Office, had a plethora of means for harsh interrogation in his hands.
But he was also a member of the royal family. He knew very well that using these methods himself would be truly terrible.
Given the current situation, Zhu Xuanji came to Fire Persimmon Immortal City alone, intending to confront Meng Kui, the City Lord. He had to unite the three families, or else he would be fighting alone, like clapping with one hand.
The previous battle against the Demon Ape was a successful action.
In the action, Zhu Xuanji personally took the lead and exhibited great courage, making the Golden Core experts of the three families feel his sincerity.
If he disregarded the previous alliance and Ning Jiufan's feelings because of the Demon Dao True Scripture and severely punished Ning Zhuo, it would be akin to killing the donkey when the grinding is done, easily making others lose faith and loyalty.
Especially during the volcano mission, Ning Jiufan was the greatest contributor!
Zhu Xuanji had just praised Ning Jiufan and affirmed his contributions. If he immediately turned around and attacked his clansmen, who would believe in his praise and promises?
Using soul search interrogation methods right away was not Zhu Xuanji's style either.
Hearing Zhu Xuanji say this, Ning Jiufan lowered his head slightly, pondered for a moment, and then said, "Lord Zhu, please speak. I trust you."
Zhu Xuanji then said, "Let Ning Zhuo atone for his crimes with merits."
"The situation has come to this; he has already become a pawn crossing the river. Even if we didn't discover the clue of this True Scripture, his situation would still be dangerous."
"To be honest, I quite favor this little guy."
"As the saying goes, jade must be carved to become a useful object. Let him undergo more polishing; it's also good."
"I can assure you: within these three days, I will disguise myself and stay by Ning Zhuo's side."
"Once the City Lord's Mansion makes a move, even if the Black Shadow Demon Cultivator comes in person, I will do my utmost to protect Ning Zhuo's life."
After saying this, Zhu Xuanji fell silent, only looking at Ning Jiufan with his eyes.
The hall fell into a brief silence.
The Golden Core experts of the other two families also cast their eyes on Ning Jiufan, silently applying pressure.
Ning Jiufan's face was solemn. He looked at the jade slip in his hand——this was Ning Zhuo's confession.
He then looked at the jade slip in Zhu Xuanji's hand, which was the report of victory from Ning Xiaohui.
One was from the branch line, the other from the main line.
At this moment, Ning Jiufan was internally touched and momentarily realized that he seemed to be facing a certain fate's choice.
He had not seen Ning Zhuo, but he had seen Ning Xiaohui.
And at this moment, in his mind, his late friend's last entrustment to take care of his descendants emerged.
Ning Jiufan sighed deeply and made a decision, "So be it, let's follow your plans and act accordingly."