Ning Jiufan
Description
The Golden Core patriarch of the Ning Clan. He joined Zhu Xuanji's expedition into Fire Persimmon Mountain and was forced to mate with a Nascent Soul-level female Fire Melting Demon Ape. He receives gifts from the Fire Fusion Demon Ape King, including a Fire Core Pomegranate and Earth Fiend Fire. He allies with Zhu Xuanji against the City Lord's Mansion but prioritizes family interests over protecting Ning Zhuo.
Appearance
Face pale as gold paper, sunken eye sockets, and a red mole on his forehead from the Nascent Soul female ape.
Personality
Strategic, pragmatic, and loyal to the Ning family, with a good impression of Lin Bufan.
Relationships
- Ning Zhuo — clan ancestor · Recognizes Ning Zhuo's contributions, boosting his status within the clan. (Ch.191)
- Zhu Xuanji — ally · Joins his expedition into Fire Persimmon Mountain. (Ch.198)
- Zheng Danlian — rival · Confronts Zheng Danlian over family conflicts and the Medical Pavilion. (Ch.276)
- Ning Clan Patriarch — clan member · Ning Jiufan criticizes the Clan Leader for sacrificing his son for power. (Ch.297)
- Lin Bufan — negotiation partner · Negotiates alliance with the Myriad Medicine Sect but is captured by him during the crisis. (Ch.385)
- Aunt Xi — spirit pet · Spirit pet, a Nascent Soul-level Fire-Fusion Demon Ape, whose injuries need healing. (Ch.385)