Late at night.
After throwing that package into the Pill Furnace, Ning Kang fled in a mad dash, seeking refuge with the Nangong Family.
Nangong Shengtian and Nangong Shengji personally received him.
This made Ning Kang even more certain that his decision was the right one. He kowtowed respectfully to the two men and said, "Elders, head of the family, I have followed your orders and have thrown that package into the Pill Furnace!"
"You've done very well!"
Nangong Shengtian smiled and nodded, walking up to Ning Kang and patting his shoulder. "Ning Kang, now there is one more thing I need you to do. Once it's done, you will be my adopted grandson!"
"Please give me your instructions, Elder!" Ning Kang said excitedly, thumping his chest in assurance.
