Just because of this, although he and Benjamin Newman were not very close, he privately had a very good impression of Benjamin Newman.

Now, seeing Benjamin Newman successfully reach the ninth level of Qi Refining at the age of fourteen, he was genuinely happy for Benjamin Newman.

He knew very well that among all the sons of the Nie family, those who could reach the ninth level of Qi Refining by the age of fifteen and thus be allowed to go to Lingyun Sect to cultivate were all outstanding elites.

Charles Newman's two older brothers, Peter Newman and George Newman, had both shown extraordinary talent since childhood and had gained a lot at the lottery assembly.

But George Newman, after turning fifteen, still failed to reach the ninth level of Qi Refining and was thus rejected by Lingyun Sect.

Only his eldest brother Peter Newman managed to break through to the ninth level right at fifteen and became a disciple of Lingyun Sect.

It was rumored that Peter Newman, who had been at Lingyun Sect for several years, seemed to be doing quite well, and some people in Lingyun Sect thought highly of him.

Eric Newman was able to gain the support of many clan elders in the Nie family and naturally take the position of clan head. Besides David Newman's own injury and decline in cultivation, Peter Newman... was also a major factor.

"Good! Very good!" Eric Newman stood among the crowd, looking at Benjamin Newman with an appreciative gaze, and said loudly, "I said before, since I have taken this position, I will surely do my utmost for the family and restore the Nie family's former glory! Benjamin Newman's successful breakthrough and becoming a disciple of Lingyun Sect is a sign of our family's prosperity!"

"Haha, it's all thanks to the clan head's blessings!"

"As soon as you took office, Benjamin Newman broke through to the ninth level of Qi Refining. Clearly, you are bringing good fortune to our Nie family!"

"With the Nie family in your hands, we will surely rise to new heights and soon surpass the Yun and An families!"

"......"

Many members of the Nie clan laughed and congratulated him, as if Benjamin Newman's achievement in reaching the ninth level of Qi Refining was really all thanks to Eric Newman.

As the main character, Benjamin Newman was naturally surrounded by people offering congratulations, but he remained calm, only thanking them politely without showing much excitement.

"Benjamin Newman, your branch may be a collateral line of the Nie family, but because of your achievements, from now on, your mother and sister will be moved into the Nie family mansion. You just need to focus on cultivating at Lingyun Sect; you don't need to worry about anything else, I will take care of everything." Eric Newman said, trying to win him over.

Benjamin Newman had only a mother and a sister. Because they were from a collateral branch and were women and children, they originally had no right to live in the Nie family mansion.

"Thank you, clan head," Benjamin Newman said softly.

"No need to thank me, this is what you deserve." Eric Newman beamed. "I've already informed Lingyun Sect about your breakthrough to the ninth level of Qi Refining. This afternoon, your eldest brother Peter Newman will bring people from Lingyun Sect to pick you up. Once you're there, just follow Peter Newman; he has arranged everything for you."

"I understand," Benjamin Newman nodded.

In a corner of the square, William Newman stood alone, watching the crowd fawning over Benjamin Newman and the high-spirited Eric Newman.

"Ninth level of Qi Refining! One day, I too will be taken up the mountain by Lingyun Sect!" William Newman resolved inwardly.

"Why did you come out?" Grace Newman approached quietly and said softly, "This has nothing to do with you. If you want to enter Lingyun Sect, you must work twice as hard. You're almost eleven now, and although you've made progress recently, you're still only at the fourth level. You can't waste too much time on unrelated matters."

"Aunt, I will catch up and surpass them," William Newman said confidently.

"Confidence is good," Grace Newman smiled. "Your mind is unsettled. The Nie family will be lively today, but those of us who aren't favored shouldn't stay at home and get in the way. Come on, let's go for a walk in the city with your aunt."

"Alright," William Newman replied obediently.

After that, he followed Grace Newman out of the Nie family residence. They first had lunch at a restaurant in Black Cloud City, and in the afternoon, accompanied Grace Newman to the largest jewelry store in the city to pick out a few pieces of jewelry.

"Well, isn't this the eldest miss of the Nie family who was divorced by my Zhiguo?"

Just as William Newman and Grace Newman were leaving the jewelry store, a sharp and sarcastic female voice suddenly rang out at an inopportune moment.

William Newman keenly noticed that when his aunt Grace Newman heard that voice, her body suddenly trembled.

He looked in the direction of the voice and saw a man and a woman, accompanied by a boy about his age, walking over slowly, obviously also planning to shop for jewelry.

The man was dressed in white, with a gentle and handsome face, appearing quite elegant and good-looking.

The woman had her hair up, wore a well-tailored green suit, and was as beautiful as a flower, looking dignified and extraordinary.

The boy they were holding hands with seemed to have inherited the best features of both parents, and was already strikingly handsome at a young age.

When the man saw Grace Newman, guilt flashed in his eyes, and he tried to pull the woman away.

"What's the rush?" The woman glared at him in annoyance and said, "What? Still not over her?"

"Don't talk nonsense," the man hurriedly defended himself.

"As if you'd dare!" the woman snorted, then turned her gaze to Grace Newman. After a laugh, she said, "Eldest Miss of the Nie family, I heard your father even lost the position of clan head. How do you still have money to shop at Lingbao Pavilion? Heh, what expensive jewelry did you pick out? Can you show your little sister here?"

"Aunt, are they the ones?" William Newman asked angrily.