As he reached the second floor, Ning Qi saw all of them cultivating diligently. Even Ning Jing is completely occupied with it.
He didn't disturb them, as they would stop their cultivation at around 11:45 p.m.
Right beside his 'throne' he saw some food that looked like it would be enough for two people. He also saw a note in it and took it into his hands.
"Sect master! This food is for you. Don't wait for us and eat first."
Ning Qi read it with a bright smile on his face.
He deduced from the writing that it was written by Shen Yue. He felt a lot of warmth washing over him, which subsided the chill that his body emitted from the cold anger that he kept inside.
He sat in his chair and slowly ate while he observed them. Of course, he also saw Kuang Pei, who has probably fainted so many times already from Shen Yue or Ning Jing's ninja chops.
His thoughts raced from torturing to murdering him. But he understood that his anger was trying to control him, which he needed to keep in check.
He decided to keep his cool for the time being and deal with him once everyone finished cultivating or tomorrow.
Just as he waited for around 40 minutes or so, Shen Yue slowly opened her eyes. As she looked around, she noticed Ning Qi sitting bored in his chair and reached out to him.
"Hehe! Sect Master, have you broken through another level?"
Shen Yue asked, standing in front of him with a comforting smile.
When he was about to answer her, more people flashed toward him with delight on their faces.
"Yes and No! I did break through into a major realm recently. But I was in the middle of breaking through to the second stage of the Divine Strengthening Technique yesterday."
Ning Qi also smiled as he saw three of them.
"Brother! I'm going to complain to Mother if you stop eating even one less time next time."
Ning Jing also came quickly, with a worried expression on her face.
"It's alright, Jing! We cultivators can go without food for many days, and I have a pretty decent cultivation. So even if I don't eat for a month, it won't affect me much."
Ning Qi stood up from his chair to ruffle her hair. She didn't say anything about messing her hair this time, as there aren't any outsiders here. But she still held her stubborn face as she continued her 'threatening'.
"No means No! You can explain it to our mother. Hm! Also, don't try to confuse me with words."
Ning Jing again said this, making Nangong Xu and Kang Xuan shake their heads with wry smiles. But Shen Yue agreed with Ning Jing, as she couldn't feel like cultivating without food.
"Yes, brother Ning! You can't be like this. Even if Jing won't tell, I will secretly call Aunty."
Wen Fen and Kang Jia arrived last. All of them were surprised by Wen Fen's words, as according to them, she is usually a very calm person. But they didn't expect her to have this side.
But Ning Jing and Ning Qi know that she is not joking at all. As such, Ning Jing hurriedly took Wen Fen's hand and looked at Ning Qi with more confidence.
"Yes, big brother! I also agree with them." Kang Jia said with a strong tone, but soon she flushed a bit before hurriedly sticking her tongue out at Ning Qi and hiding behind her father.
"Alright, Alright! I will make sure to eat properly."
Ning Qi complied for now, as he knew they would understand the cultivators' lives after spending some more time on the cultivation. They just got into a different life all of a sudden, which let them still have that mental barrier of needing to eat daily.
"Sect master! You are already at the second level of the divine strengthening technique. But I think I need 10 or 11 more days to reach the next level. I am very close to finishing the ninth spiritual path. But... "
Nangong Xu said this, surprising everyone, including Ning Qi, as he didn't expect this shabby fellow to put effort into the divine technique other than cultivating.
"Continue! Why did you stop in the middle, little brother?"
Ning Jing couldn't help but ask as she saw Nangong Xu stop talking, immediately making him roll his eyes.
Ning Qi also nodded his head as though telling him to continue.
"Sigh! I just want to ask if sect master has any pills that can either make me instantly reach the second stage or a pill that can completely nullify that pain."
As soon as he finished those words, he flowed for about six meters, and just when he was about to crash on the ground, he suddenly balanced his body a bit before firmly landing on the ground.
That appeared to be a slightly larger and higher backflip. Of course, Ning Qi didn't pursue him anymore. But felt that this guy has already learned to safely land from such an abrupt kick.
Such awareness and control over the body are what Ning Qi still couldn't understand about this dumb disciple.
"Nice flip! Little brother." Ning Jing clapped, while Kang Jia also felt it was beautiful. while everyone else just smiled and said nothing.
"I'm also practicing it, but I may need more time than Senior Brother, Sect Master." Kang Xuan also said that, making Shen Yue's eyes go wide with surprise. She felt a bit cheated by her senior and junior brothers.
She decided to start it tomorrow too. No, she decided to put in more effort because she wouldn't be able to catch up otherwise.
"Good! Everyone is diligent in their cultivation. But hastiness brings more troubles than growth, as such, take breaks when necessary."
Ning Qi said this as he recalled the torture he endured the day before. He doesn't want them to go through something like that.
"Nangong Xu, Shen Yue, Kang Xuan, and Ning Jing will practice the second-level divine technique to the second level. But remember to only do one refinement per day, and that is a strict order for you all."
Ning Qi spoke up right away, making all of them look serious. But they didn't get why he was saying that. They simply decided to do as they were told for the time being. They have faith that their sect master will always seek their best interests.
"Fen and Jia! You both first need to reach the first stage. Once you reach the first level, take a break for a day or two before starting on the second level."
Ning Qi said as he looked at the two of them, who are currently the weakest.
"Ok, brother Ning!"
Wen Fen said with a comforting smile, while Kang Jia simply nodded her head.
"Then! Let's get some good rest for the day. I have something important to tell you all." Ning Qi said, surprising everyone.
Especially the old trio, who looked at each other. Whenever Ning Qi says that there is something major, it means that there is going to be either a mission or a big change for the sect.
But they didn't express their curiosity because they'd find out tomorrow.
"Brother! Where are you going to sleep now?" Ning Jing asked, as though she remembered something suddenly.
"Of course--" Ning Qi almost blurted 'main bedroom'. But he looked at the four girls and understood why his sister had asked that question quickly.
"I will sleep here on the second floor with Xu and Xuan. Bring me an extra along with yours, Xuan."
Ning Qi said his first sentence to Jing and the next sentence to Kang Xuan, who nodded his head politely.
After all of them went upstairs. Ning Qi looked at Kuang Pei and then at Nangong Xu, who was the only one that stayed.
"How are we going to deal with him, sect master?" Nangong Xu asked casually.
"What he did is not something that warrants death. But if we let him go, he will probably create more trouble later."
Ning Qi pondered for some time, as he felt a bit troubled.
He felt killing him was a bit too much, as this guy is just a normal guy and hasn't committed any heinous crimes like those of Red Blood Sect members.
"Let's break his spine and let him stay in the hospital forever, or just break all his hands and legs until they are 'unrepairable'."
Nangong Xu suggested as he pondered for a moment. He felt those were the best choices to deal with someone like this guy.
Ning Qi felt the urge to kick this fellow again. But he restrained himself and gave him a blank look before saying anything.
"Isn't it better to just kill him than what you just suggested? Let's wait till tomorrow morning. I will conclude by myself."
Ning Qi spoke up and moved forward to take the blankets and pillows from Kang Xuan, who had just come down.
Nangong Xu smiled wryly as he also went forward to collect his 'sleeping utensils'.