Chapter 91: Ning Ze's Injustice

Afterward, Ning Xiaoren secretly summoned Ning Ze.

Ning Ze, with bandages wrapped around his forehead, came to see Ning Xiaoren, showing a very respectful attitude.

Ning Xiaoren coldly snorted in his heart, knowing well that Ning Ze could have easily healed the wound on his forehead but deliberately left it to garner sympathy. This was his way of expressing his grievances, subtly reminding Ning Xiaoren of his merits and hardships.

"Ning Ze, come, have a seat." Ning Xiaoren once again displayed a gentle smile on his face.

Ning Ze promptly sat down. "I am truly puzzled. It was clearly you, Young Clan Leader, who instructed me. But why did you suddenly..."

Ning Xiaoren raised his hand, stopping Ning Ze from continuing. "I'll explain with just one sentence: the true inventor of the Mechanical Explosive Monkey is actually Ning Zhuo."

Ning Ze was stunned, thinking he had misheard. "W-what?"

Ning Xiaoren did not explain further but leaned back in his chair, slowly sipping his tea.

Ning Ze, fully comprehending the situation, was so shocked that he stood up, unable to stay seated. He widened his eyes and murmured, "Little Zhuo... Little Zhuo is actually the creator of the Mechanical Explosive Monkey?"

Ning Xiaoren only glanced at him, still remaining silent.

Ning Ze's mouth gaped open, his eyes vacant, lost in thought for a moment before he regained his focus.

"No wonder, no wonder he has such a large sum of money!"

"But, but according to him, this matter involves a Golden Core stage cultivator."

Ning Xiaoren set down his cup and sighed. "It was Fei Si. Fei Si wanted to take credit and presented the Mechanical Explosive Monkey to the City Lord. Chen Cha was his subordinate, not Ning Zhuo's! So, Chen Cha secretly forced Ning Zhuo and took the honor for himself."

"This matter is still under investigation, but it's likely close to the truth!"

"So that's how it is, that's how it is!" Ning Ze let out a heavy breath, a look of guilt appearing on his face. "I wronged him."

"But in that situation, I had no other choice!"

"I had to give the clan, especially you, Young Clan Leader, an explanation!"

Ning Xiaoren smiled. "I understand, I understand. Come, sit down."

Ning Ze sat down again.

Ning Xiaoren continued, "I know you are loyal, and you provided me with an explanation. But now, how should I explain things to Ning Zhuo?"

"Huh?" Ning Ze was perplexed.

"You see, here's the situation." Ning Xiaoren stood up and slowly walked around the desk to the front.

"Ning Zhuo has reached the peak of the third layer of Qi Refining. The Five Elements Qi Regulation Art is particularly well-suited for him, and he can even create the Mechanical Explosive Monkey. So, he will undoubtedly be the main force in our clan's exploration of the Lava Immortal Palace."

"Our clan needs him, we need him greatly, we must use him heavily!"

"He is a rare Mechanical prodigy of our clan."

"But now, he feels wronged, and there is a rift between him and the clan!"

"If you were in his place and encountered this situation, how would you feel?"

As he said this, Ning Xiaoren walked up to Ning Ze.

Clearly, it was Ning Ze who had raised Ning Zhuo over the past decade, though not with great care, but still protecting him.

But now Ning Xiaoren wanted to win over Ning Zhuo, take the credit, and frame Ning Ze to cover up his own mistakes!

So sinister, so despicable.

There was nothing he could do. Ning Ze had no choice!

He could only swallow this unjust blame and responsibility.

Because he was a subordinate, making a living under Ning Xiaoren’s command. Ning Xiaoren was the Young Clan Leader, second only to the Clan Leader of the Ning family.

Even if Ning Ze resisted to the death, he would still be forced to comply.

At this moment, Ning Ze suddenly thought of Ning Zhuo, whom he had pressured not long ago.

"So, this is how it feels to be coerced by someone, unable to resist, so painfully unbearable!" His heart was filled with bitterness and despair.

Thinking this, he suddenly felt that perhaps he deserved this.

"Indeed, Young Clan Leader, I embezzled the resources you secretly provided and wronged Ning Zhuo. It was all my fault." Ning Ze’s voice became low and resigned, his expression extremely gloomy.

Only then did Ning Xiaoren pat his shoulder. "I won’t treat you unfairly."

"You’ll move into the family’s dungeon first!"

"I’ll notify your wife to visit you!"

Ning Ze was stunned. He hadn’t expected things to move so quickly. He couldn’t help but look up at Ning Xiaoren.

Ning Xiaoren’s face was all smiles, but his eyes were filled with cold light.

Ning Ze could only lower his head, his tone heavy, "Yes, I accept the order!"

The Ning family’s Clan Leader, with a smile on his face, returned to the mansion.

In this negotiation, he had secured many practical benefits for the Ning family, far exceeding previous expectations.

Ning Xiaoren came to report, laying out his entire scheme of framing Ning Ze and winning over Ning Zhuo.

The Ning family’s Clan Leader stroked his beard and pondered, "You handled it quite well."

"Remember, Ning Zhuo is no longer the same. At least for now, the family needs to rely on his strength. You should curb your nature."

The Ning family’s Clan Leader was well aware of his son’s greedy nature

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With just a quiet glance, Ning Xiaoren broke out in a cold sweat and quickly nodded, promising never to do such a thing again.

"Father, this is the result of my urgent investigation." Ning Xiaoren then presented a stack of reports.

The common thread in these reports was Ning Zhuo.

They were all closely related to him.