In the Ning family residence, within a secluded chamber...
Tension filled the air as Ning Yuan absorbed the words of the elderly bearded man before her, Ning Zhao, the grand Elder.
"What do you mean, grand Elder? The Seven Forms Pagoda is no longer in our possession?!" she exclaimed, her expression incredulous.
Ning Zhao sighed heavily, "Yes, it now belongs to the Long family," he confirmed.
Ning Yuan couldn't believe her ears. "Why did you give it to them? The pagoda holds numerous advantages for us, and now I need it!" she demanded, her tone elevated in a mix of confusion and frustration.
"I had no choice in the matter. I handed it over to the Long family due to a past incident. I prefer not to discuss it," Ning Zhao replied, his expression darkening.
Ning Yuan was utterly speechless, realizing the unfolding situation was a consequence of the Long family's actions.
