Xiao Ning'er's elegant eyebrows lifted slightly as she looked at Xiao Yi. "Uncle, isn't that statement a bit excessive? I, Xiao Ning'er, swear to the heavens that every word I've said is the truth!"
Hearing Xiao Ning'er's words, Xiao Yi believed her somewhat. He understood her character well. He was silent for a moment before saying, "Since that person is Niece Ning'er's friend, why don't you ask for those Purple Mist Herbs back?"
Upon hearing Xiao Yi's words, Xiao Ning'er's expression changed. "What does Uncle mean by that? Those Purple Mist Herbs were entrusted to me for purchase by him. To ask him to return them would make me a person who goes back on my word!"
"This concerns the family's interests!" Xiao Yi flushed red as he argued.
"Xiao Yi, let this matter rest. Even if we go to ask him, would he give them up?" Xiao Yunfeng swept a calm glance over Xiao Yi; naturally, he wouldn't allow Xiao Yi to pressure Ning'er like this.
"This matter isn't necessarily without room for maneuver. We need to see what background the other party has!" Xiao Yi sneered slightly. "If the other party has no background, we could certainly make him cough up the Purple Mist Herbs!"
Hearing Xiao Yi's words, Xiao Ning'er's emotions flared. The Wind Thunder Wing Dragon Art within her body began operating uncontrollably. Her Soul Sea vibrated ceaselessly, faintly seeming to carry the sound of wind and thunder. A beam of green light shot skyward, and a powerful aura spread out in all directions.
In that instant, influenced by her intense emotions, Xiao Ning'er's Soul Power surged by several dozen percent in a flash. Her Soul Sea seemed to be undergoing a violent transformation.
"What's happening? What's wrong with Ning'er?" Xiao Yunfeng's eyes snapped open in surprise as he looked at Xiao Ning'er. She had only just stepped into the Bronze One Star rank, so why did she possess such powerful Soul Power? The Soul Power radiating from her made even him, a Gold Demon Spirit Master, feel a faint sense of pressure.
Xiao Yi stared at Xiao Ning'er in astonishment. He didn't know what cultivation technique she had been practicing; this level of Soul Power was simply not that of a Demon Spirit Master who had just entered the Bronze One Star rank.
Flowing light radiated from Xiao Ning'er's body. Waves of Soul Power circulated around her like silk ribbons. The luminous glow set off her white silk dress, making her appear even more holy, like an immortal descended from the nine heavens. As the Soul Power condensed, it gradually formed into transparent wing-like shapes behind her.
"Soul Power Manifestation!" Seeing this scene, the six elders, including Xiao Yi, shot to their feet, their faces filled with shock.
Even Xiao Yunfeng was utterly stunned. He hadn't expected his daughter's cultivation to progress so rapidly, reaching the realm of Soul Power Manifestation!
Soul Power Manifestation was the ultimate sign of pure Soul Power! Demon Spirit Masters capable of Soul Power Manifestation were extremely rare. Generally, only geniuses of at least Gold rank or above could achieve this. Perhaps not even one in ten Gold Demon Spirit Masters could reach the realm of Soul Power Manifestation. However, any Demon Spirit Master who could manifest their Soul Power possessed Soul Power of extreme potency. Their future achievements would be at least Black Gold rank or above, possibly even reaching the Legendary rank!
Xiao Ning'er raised her head, gazing coldly and determinedly at Xiao Yi. "The person who entrusted me to acquire the Purple Mist Herbs has shown me immense kindness. If Uncle intends to act against him, then even though my cultivation is inferior to Uncle's, I will risk my life to stop you!"
Xiao Ning'er's expression was resolute, and her voice, sharp and unyielding like frozen icicles, pierced straight to the heart.
Being able to achieve Soul Power Manifestation at the Bronze rank proved that her talent had reached an inconceivable level. Xiao Ning'er was only thirteen years old; what would she be like in a few more years? Such a genius's cultivation progress would be astonishingly fast. Within a few years, she could reach Silver, Gold, or even higher ranks!
Xiao Yi finally shrank back. According to family rules, by manifesting her Soul Power, Xiao Ning'er's status within the family from now on would surpass even Xiao Yunfeng's!
The ancestral precepts of the Wing Dragon Family stated that in any era, a martial arts genius born within the family held a transcendent status. If they possessed a green or blue Soul Sea, the family would spare no expense in cultivating them, elevating their status within the family to supreme levels, because a single genius could elevate the family to its peak of prosperity!
Although Xiao Ning'er only had a green Soul Sea, achieving Soul Power Manifestation at the Bronze rank was far rarer than having a blue Soul Sea! Many Demon Spirit Masters with blue Soul Seas throughout history had still faded into obscurity. Only one in ten reached Gold rank or above. But those who achieved Soul Power Manifestation were entirely different—not a single one had ever fallen below the Gold Demon Spirit Master rank!
Once it was confirmed that a descendant was a supreme genius, everyone in the family had to pave the way for that genius!
The elders exchanged glances. Even the two elders who were usually at odds with Xiao Yunfeng threw their support behind him without hesitation.
"With Nǐng'ér achieving Soul Power Manifestation at the Bronze rank, her future accomplishments are bound to be extraordinary!"
"Congratulations, Patriarch! Congratulations, Nǐng'ér! Our Wing Dragon Family will finally have its day in the sun!"
The elders, who moments ago had been pressuring Xiao Ning'er to hand over the Purple Mist Herbs, now all wore ingratiating smiles and showered her with praise! The talent Xiao Ning'er had displayed was simply too astonishing; no one could imagine to what heights she might grow.
Hearing the elders' compliments, Xiao Yunfeng felt immensely pleased and burst into hearty laughter.
"But what about the engagement with the Sacred Family?" Xiao Yi muttered. Xiao Yunfeng had only one daughter. If Xiao Ning'er married into the Sacred Family, Xiao Yi could reclaim the position of Patriarch. But now, the situation had completely turned out differently than he had anticipated.