"Oh?" Regarding this matter, Ning Zhuo had also heard about it. At this moment, he looked at Yang Weida, "Your information is indeed comprehensive."
Yang Weida shook his head with a bitter smile, "Jiao Brother, I mentioned before that my brother is Yang Sanyan, a True Inheritance of the Myriad Images Sect. The reason I have such extensive information is merely due to the power of the Myriad Images Sect's branch here, it's not worth mentioning."
Although he said it was not worth mentioning, he carefully brought up Yang Sanyan again.
Yang Weida stared at Ning Zhuo, "Considering the momentum of the Qing Jiao Army, and your position in the City Lord's heart, I know you have been aware of this matter for a long time, but you seem to do nothing, are you planning to let Sun Tiesheng succeed?"
Ning Zhuo nodded.
To him, the Golden Swallow Fork was never a crucial matter. Instead, he was more interested in using this matter to expose an internal traitor.
The Golden Swallow Fork, in itself, has very little impact on the bigger picture.
Ning Zhuo again expressed his true feelings, speaking frankly to Yang Weida, "I have been honest with Brother Yang before, and have no substantial designs on the Golden Swallow Fork."
Yang Weida's expression became more complex, and for a moment, he just gazed at Ning Zhuo in silence.
After a long pause, he sighed deeply, "Sometimes, people can't be compared. What we strive hard to achieve is something Brother Jiao doesn't care about at all."
"Ah, even though I already knew, the emotions at this moment still make me feel extremely frustrated!"
"With the Qing Jiao Army present, Brother Jiao doesn't need to fight for his position. Your future is as stable as a mountain!"
"Compared to you, we..."
Yang Weida shook his head with a bitter smile, looking rather desolate.
Ning Zhuo sensed Yang Weida's emotions and was speechless for a moment.
Yang Weida: "Do you know, Sun Tiesheng cried for an entire night?"
Ning Zhuo raised an eyebrow, "Is that so?"
Yang Weida nodded solemnly, "Lord Li Xiangshang fostered the Qing Jiao Army and also hinted at choosing Brother Jiao to compete for the Golden Swallow Fork."
"As a result, the Sun Family was cornered and had to change their previous approach, forcing Sun Tiesheng to bow his head and use the Golden Nest Demon Seed."
"From then on, Sun Tiesheng is a half-human, half-demon, effectively ending his path."
"Though he is an illegitimate child, he has always been self-reliant. But the situation forced him, and he had no choice but to comply."
"He cried for an entire night for this, and I fully understand. If it were me, I would be even more sad and lose composure."
"However..."
"Even with such treatment, he is something most male concubines can only look up to and wish to replace."
"To be frank with Brother Jiao, I am one of them!"
Yang Weida pointed to himself, "My talent is insufficient to join the Myriad Images Sect. Unwilling to accept this, I've always wanted to make a name for myself."
"I've been traveling for business for many years, traveling north and south, enduring many hardships, and facing life-or-death situations countless times."
"I came to White Paper Immortal City this time because of the opportunity here. For people like us, we can only seek prosperity in danger."
"Only in such dangerous places can the opportunities come to us."
"I originally wanted to use the status of a male concubine to gain opportunities and high positions. Now it seems, since you don't contend, the Golden Swallow Fork is almost in Sun Tiesheng's grasp."
"As a male concubine of the Yang Enhancement Institute, my situation became very awkward."
"My future looks bleak, so naturally, I want to find another way out."
Yang Weida revealed his intentions.
He understood that he could not stand out on his own, but he could achieve prominence by relying on Ning Zhuo.
If he couldn't succeed, then he would rely on a strong ally.
This is also a way for a cultivator to survive!
Ning Zhuo slightly frowned, with some doubts, "Brother Yang, instead of depending on an outsider like me, wouldn't it be better to rely on your own brother?"
Yang Weida bitterly shook his head, "I mentioned to you last time, my brother has a special status within the Myriad Images Sect. Favoritism cannot occur with him. It's for his protection."
Ning Zhuo thought for a while, then nodded and accepted the funds, "Understood. I will accept these resources and assure you a future!"
He mused: Even though I'm not the real Jiao Ma, as the savior and Deputy City Lord of White Paper Immortal City, I can still secure a development space for Yang Weida.
Ning Zhuo was short on funds.
To be precise, at this stage the military needs all kinds of resources, the more the better!
The Yang Enhancement Institute fell into turmoil.
Most of the male concubines aspired to the Golden Swallow Fork. Once refined, it would greatly aid the White Paper City Lord, effectively securing a very high position.
But now, as the Golden Swallow Fork was about to have a master, many male concubines, like Yang Weida, began seeking other paths.
A day later.
"Hahaha..." Sun Tiesheng raised the Golden Swallow Fork high.
He succeeded.
The Golden Swallow Fork emitted a warm golden light, shining all over Sun Tiesheng's body.
At this moment, Sun Tiesheng's appearance had changed too, no longer purely of the Human Clan, but with long, narrow eyes and golden brows.
Those surrounding praised and congratulated him.
However, as Sun Tiesheng laughed, tears started to flow.
He became the center of attention, overshadowing the Qing Jiao Army, and transformed from a sparrow into a phoenix. As long as he held the Golden Swallow Fork, he was undoubtedly a high-ranking figure in White Paper Immortal City.
He was joyful, yet sad.
Reluctant, yet resentful.
He was forced, as the family needed him to do so. He had no choice, and this was decided long ago when he accepted the family's training.
Every gain comes with a corresponding price.
"Alright, Tiesheng, the family hasn't wronged you, and we hope you don't bear a grudge against the family."
"The family originally intended to protect your path, but who could have thought the Qing Jiao Army would suddenly appear?"
"We all know there's a scheme by Li Xiangshang, but fate can only be blamed on your destiny."
Sun Tiesheng closed his eyes and slowly opened them again, now calm, "I understand."
His father patted his shoulder and clapped his hands, "Alright, Tiesheng mastering the Golden Swallow Fork is a joyful occasion. It's not just Tiesheng's, but a celebration for our entire Sun Family."
"A celebration should be joyful, don't you think?"
"Of course!" a Family Elder directly echoed.
"We should take this opportunity to greatly enhance our Sun Family's reputation!"
"Do it well; with the Golden Swallow Fork, our Sun Family will rise among the ranks, becoming a permanent dignitary of White Paper Immortal City."
The Sun Family high-ups reached a consensus on the spot.
In fact, they had long been preparing a celebratory banquet.
That evening, they invited numerous guests, filling the Sun Family with distinguished guests, and even the Yang Enhancement Institute became a venue to celebrate Sun Tiesheng.
Many male concubines who found new paths, some even directly aligning with the Sun Family, participated with complex emotions, congratulating the now transmuted Sun Tiesheng.
It's a world where acquaintances hoped to establish a good relationship with the Sun Family.
The banquet went on all night, the noise and excitement drawing the eyes of numerous forces and strong individuals.
Early the next morning.
"Someone's dead, someone's dead!"
"They're all dead, it's all over!!"
"My God, the Yang Enhancement Institute is finished!!"
The male concubines who attended the banquet all lost their lives, Sun Tiesheng being the first to fall.
Ning Zhuo received the news and rushed to the scene.
In a corner of the banquet hall, he found the body of Yang Weida.