At this moment, in the Zhao Family's ancestral shrine, intense discussions were coming out from time to time, scaring a whole tree of birds into flight.
"Father, now that such a thing has happened, I think we shouldn't let Shuning participate in the Alchemist Trial at the Misty Rain Tower in five days," said Zhao Zheng.
Normally, being able to participate in the spiritual power trial at the Misty Rain Tower was a dream come true for many low - rank alchemists. Zhao Zheng was also delighted about this before, but now, things were different.
"Brother, but our Zhao Family has received the invitation from the Misty Rain Tower. We must send someone there. Otherwise, we'll be offending the Misty Rain Tower. In the future, our Zhao Family's descendants may lose this opportunity forever," another voice said.
"Even if we lose the opportunity, it's better than sending Shuning into this den of wolves."
The Misty Rain Tower had a close connection with the Wang Family. After what happened to the Meng Family in Cangyu City, how could Zhao Zheng feel at ease letting Zhao Shuning participate in that spiritual power trial?
Moreover, most of the people in the Misty Rain Tower were outer - sect disciples of the Wang Family. If Shuning went there and there was a field trial, and if those outer - sect disciples isolated Shuning like they did eight years ago, who knew what misfortune would befall that little child.
"Father, what should we do about this?"
The old man sitting at the top of the ancestral shrine took a deep breath. He was already old, and he never expected that one day, such a misfortune would befall the Zhao Family.
"It's all our Zhao Family's fault. We've ruined Shuning's future," the old man sighed.
"Father, didn't you all say that little Ning'er is a second - rank alchemist? Even if she goes, she may not lose. Every alchemist who has participated in the trial at the Misty Rain Tower has seen a significant improvement in their spiritual power after coming out. Why don't you all trust her?" said Zhao Chao, who was beaten badly today.
His eyes were full of confusion.
"Brother Chao, you don't know how terrifying the Misty Rain Tower is. Outsiders only see its glory, but no one really understands the darkness inside."
"Even so, what's the big deal? Now we all know that little Ning'er is an alchemist. The future of an alchemist is different from others. The world is full of dangers and people's hearts are unpredictable. These are problems she will have to face sooner or later. Big brother, you used to hold such a view. Why have you changed now?"
"I'm me, and Shuning is Shuning. She is my and Min'er's child. We'd rather she achieve nothing in the future than let her take risks."
"Father, think it over. We can't go forward, and we can't back down either. In that case, why don't we just let little Ning'er go bravely? I think this little girl is very smart and doesn't seem like someone who will be bullied."
Zhao Chao knew that his elder brother loved his little niece. Not only his elder brother, but even he, as an uncle, thought it was a bit cruel. But he often traveled around and had seen a lot of the world. He knew that if a canary was locked in a cage and well - protected, it would always be just a plaything for people's entertainment and would never achieve anything.
"I disagree, Father. I was also a second - rank alchemist back then and participated in the trial at the Misty Rain Tower. In the end, I got such a result. Shuning is different from other children. She has talent in this area. I don't want her alchemist career to be ruined by those hypocritical outer - sect disciples."
"Big brother, you were almost twenty when you participated in the spiritual power trial. You achieved what you did at the age of twenty, but Shuning is different. Before you make a decision, you should ask that little girl what she thinks. If she really doesn't want to go, we won't force her."
Zhao Chao was a good talker. After he said this, the whole room fell silent. Zhao Zheng was dissatisfied with this proposal but couldn't think of any words to refute it. He could only sit back in his seat sulkily.
After a long time, the old man on the main seat finally began to speak.
"Zheng'er, what little Chao said makes sense."
"Father!"
The old man raised his hand to stop Zhao Zheng from speaking further.
"Don't be in a hurry to refute. Listen to me first."
Zhao Zheng swallowed back the words he was about to say. He always respected his father on the main seat very much.
"The test at the Misty Rain Tower can't be postponed. Now, all these are just our speculations. I know that little Ning is your daughter. You must be worried about letting her go alone. If she gets hurt, not only will you be in pain for a lifetime, but even we will be extremely guilty."
"But we have to go to the Misty Rain Tower."
"Father, what exactly do you mean?"
The old man's face was wrinkled, and the wrinkles became more obvious when his expression turned solemn.
"Zheng'er, don't worry. Since we've decided to let little Ning go, we'll protect her well."
The faces of the Zhao Family members were extremely solemn. Today was supposed to be Zhao Shuning's fifth - birthday banquet, which should have been the happiest time for the Zhao Family. Who would have thought that such a thing would suddenly happen on this day.
"Father."
"I'll give the armor of protection to little Ning."
The armor of protection! It was refined by a third - rank alchemist back then. At that time, Old Zhao was still young, and he risked half his life to obtain it. Everyone in the Zhao Family knew how precious it was. The old master had always regarded this thing as a treasure and had carefully taken care of it for many years.
Now, he was actually going to give it to Zhao Shuning.
"Father, this is a very important matter. You should think it over carefully."
"The armor of protection is your life - saving thing."
The old man coughed heavily, and everyone calmed down.
"Don't you think I know it's a life - saving thing? That's exactly why I'm giving it to little Ning to save her life. At that time, little Ning will need it more than I do. With the armor of protection, ordinary alchemists won't be able to harm little Ning's life. Even a third - rank alchemist can't easily penetrate this armor."
The armor of protection felt extremely soft in the hand, but once worn on the body, it would become extremely hard when facing external weapons.
"Zheng'er, now you should be at ease."
Zhao Zheng sighed, "Father, the armor of protection is the most precious thing in our Zhao Family."
"It doesn't matter. For now, little Ning is the most precious treasure of our Zhao Family."
So far, no one in the Zhao Family could surpass Zhao Shuning's talent.