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Chapter 100: Refreshing Wang Jin's Understanding
Chapter 100: Refreshing Wang Jin's Understanding
Afternoon.
After finishing his meal and leaving home, Jiang Ning set out alone towards the Martial Academy.
Wang Jin was his master, and after his sudden disappearance for more than ten days, it was only right and proper to visit the Martial Academy upon his return.
This was the respect that was due! Wang Jin's previous actions also deserved the respect for the title of Master, and Jiang Ning's reverence was well-deserved.
Moreover, the resources that Wang Jin had left him to assist in his martial arts training were still kept in the Martial Academy.
Aside from the wild ginseng he had taken with him, there were also some wild ginseng stored in his previous living quarters, as well as unused Vital Energy Pills.
In the path of martial arts, one must strengthen the body and cultivate vital energy.
The cultivation of vital energy is a lifelong pursuit for every martial artist.
At the beginning of martial arts training, one must achieve perfection in vital energy, permeating the entire body.
Only then can one begin to temper the skin layer and enter the ranks of the Ninth Stage Martial Dao.
Each subsequent step of progress requires the cultivation of vital energy, and certain prerequisites must be met to achieve breakthroughs in martial arts.
Just as he had already refined the skin layer, if he wanted it to further transform and reach the Minor Accomplishment level, it was closely related to the strength of his vital energy.
If the vital energy did not increase, it would be impossible to allow the skin layer to shed and reach the level of Minor Accomplishment, where the skin is as tough as stone.
Therefore, for those who practice martial arts, as they age and their bodies decline, their vital energy diminishes, and they lose the potential for further progress!
So, even though he had now entered the Ninth Stage Martial Dao, he still couldn't afford to neglect the cultivation of his vital energy.
Those Vital Energy Pills were naturally still extremely important.
Not to mention that digesting the power of the Vital Energy Pills could also bring additional enhancement to his Essence Energy points.
After entering the inner city, Jiang Ning boarded a carriage.
Canglang Martial Academy.
Jiang Ning paid the fare and alighted from the carriage.
As for the money, it was the two taels of silver he had kept on his person before.
As soon as Jiang Ning stepped down from the carriage, the two disciples guarding the entrance of the Martial Academy immediately revealed a startled expression.
Then, they immediately clasped their fists in greeting.
"Senior Brother Jiang!"
"Greetings, Senior Brother Jiang!"
Jiang Ning smiled and greeted them, then headed towards the entrance of the Martial Academy.
As soon as he stepped into the academy, he was spotted by numerous disciples, and they all showed great joy upon seeing Jiang Ning's figure.
"Senior Brother Jiang!"
"Greetings, Senior Brother Jiang!"
"Where has Senior Brother Jiang been?!"
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Everyone showed extremely friendly faces towards Jiang Ning.
Because Jiang Ning was now related to their interests.
After observing Jiang Ning's live fist practice for several consecutive days, it greatly helped their progress in fist techniques.
Later, when Jiang Ning suddenly disappeared, their Five Beasts Fist progress also regressed to its previous state.
Now that Jiang Ning had reappeared, it meant that they could return to the previous efficient growth rate, and how could they not be delighted?
Jiang Ning smiled at everyone, then said, "Fellow disciples, please continue with your tasks. I'll go to the rear courtyard to pay my respects to Master Wang."
"Senior Brother Jiang, please go ahead. That's as it should be!" someone spoke up.
Seeing this, everyone else also spoke up, expressing their understanding.
Especially a few among them who were quite well-informed, their eyes towards Jiang Ning were filled with even more respect.
Jiang Ning's safe return naturally meant something to them.
Soon after.
Jiang Ning arrived at the entrance of the rear courtyard.
Dong—
Dong—
Dong—
He knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" Wang Jin's voice traveled from the rear courtyard, loud and clear into Jiang Ning's ears.
"Master, it's me!" Jiang Ning replied.
Upon hearing this, the courtyard suddenly fell silent.
Then, Wang Jin's voice echoed again.
"Zhou Xing, go and open the door."
Immediately, Zhou Xing's voice sounded, "Yes, Master!"
Hearing this voice, Jiang Ning's face showed a hint of surprise.
Zhou Xing was also here?
What a coincidence! After a few breaths.
Creak—
The rear courtyard door opened.
"Senior Brother Jiang!" Zhou Xing greeted Jiang Ning, and as he looked at Jiang Ning, a complex expression flashed in his eyes.
In his heart, there was also a hint of regret.
On the first day Jiang Ning joined the Martial Academy, he had discovered that Jiang Ning had some talent.
He sighed inwardly.
In the end, he had underestimated this junior brother.
These thoughts flashed through his mind, and then he showed a gentle smile.
"Please come in, Senior Brother Jiang." As he spoke, he also stepped aside, making room for Jiang Ning to pass through.
"Good afternoon, Senior Brother Zhou!" Jiang Ning smiled.
Then he entered the rear courtyard and saw Wang Jin, bare-chested, wiping sweat from his body.
"Master, your disciple has returned!" Jiang Ning bowed in greeting.
Wang Jin examined Jiang Ning up and down, then slowly nodded, "Not bad, safe and sound!"
He then asked, "Have you seen Hong Chengtao?"
Jiang Ning replied, "Yes, I have!"
Hearing Jiang Ning's affirmative answer, a flash of brilliance appeared in Wang Jin's eyes.
He examined Jiang Ning up and down again, then laughed heartily.
"Good lad, well done!"
"To be able to counter-kill in Hong Chengtao's hands and remain unscathed is far beyond my expectations!"
Zhou Xing, standing nearby, heard these words, and his heart was suddenly filled with awe.
As a native of Luoshui County, how could he not have heard of Hong Chengtao's great reputation?
Hong Chengtao was a legendary figure even in the entire Luoshui County.
From an ordinary commoner to the feared Deputy Head of the Green Serpent Gang, a name that instilled fear in the hearts of the common folk of Luo Shui County.
His Iron Sand Palm was renowned for its power, capable of shattering even the toughest of metals.
Who could have imagined that such a well-known figure in the entire county would be defeated by a younger generation?
"How did he manage that?" Zhou Xing gazed at Jiang Ning's serene face, a question forming in his mind.
"Does Master know about this?" Jiang Ning asked.
Wang Jin nodded with a smile, "How could he not? This matter, among the various powers in Luo Shui County, is likely already known. Your safe return to the city today probably means that all parties are already aware!"
At this point, Wang Jin spoke with interest, "I'm curious, what choice will Cao Bin make? With Cao Rong gone, the strongest in the Cao family now is his third uncle, Cao Guangyan."
"Although Cao Guangyan is a Seventh Stage Martial Daoist and has mastered Bone Forging, he's old and frail, far inferior to me!"
Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning understood Wang Jin's implication.
Wang Jin mentioned the current strongest member of the Cao family, Cao Guangyan, and stated that he was old and weak compared to himself.
The implied meaning was clear—he was telling Jiang Ning that if the Cao family took action because of this, he would intervene.
After understanding this, Jiang Ning immediately bowed respectfully and said, "Thank you, Master!"
Seeing this, Wang Jin burst into a hearty laugh.
"Since I've taken you as my disciple, how can I allow them to bully you?"
Standing nearby, Zhou Xing witnessed this scene, and a look of envy flashed in his eyes.
Jiang Ning had only joined the martial academy less than two months ago, yet he had already earned Wang Jin's high regard.
"This is the power of talent!" Zhou Xing sighed inwardly once again.
He asked himself why he always treated Wang Jin with such respect.
Even though he had already reached the Ninth Stage and established his own reputation, he still visited the martial academy every three to five days, or even ten days to half a month, to pay his respects to Wang Jin.
Moreover, he was the theoretical senior brother in the academy.
However, Wang Jin's attitude towards him was vastly different from how he treated Jiang Ning.
Thinking of this, Zhou Xing couldn't help but feel a surge of jealousy.
At this moment, Wang Jin, knowing that Hong Chengtao and Xu Yunfeng had died at Jiang Ning's hands, did not inquire further.
A trump card.
If exposed, its effectiveness would surely diminish.
As a teacher, he was well aware of this principle.
In his eyes, there was no such thing as absolute secrecy in the world.
The only true secret was one that no one else in the world knew.
Immediately, Wang Jin changed the topic, "Since you've killed Hong Chengtao, why did you linger outside the city for so long? Do you have other matters to attend to?"
Jiang Ning replied, "Disciple wishes to observe the habits and fighting styles of the five beasts—tiger, bear, ape, and more—in the mountains and forests, to gain insights into the essence of the Five Beasts Fist. That's why I've stayed for over ten days."
"I see!" Wang Jin nodded and then asked, "So, did you have any breakthroughs?"
Jiang Ning nodded confidently, "I've made some progress."
"Oh?" Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Wang Jin's eyes flashed with brilliance once more.
He then calmly examined Jiang Ning, "It seems you've indeed made some progress."
At this moment, Wang Jin appeared calm, but inside, he was astonished.
He hadn't forgotten that previously, Jiang Ning's Five Beasts Fist had already reached the realm of Mastery, and all five forms had entered Mastery.
After spending this time with Jiang Ning, Wang Jin could tell that Jiang Ning was not one to exaggerate.
If he said he had made some progress, it meant he had achieved significant breakthroughs.
Based on the foundation of Five Forms Mastery, he had made remarkable progress.
This meant another breakthrough, entering the realm of Perfection.
It was this realization that left Wang Jin so shocked.
If anyone else had said this, he wouldn't have thought of this, but Jiang Ning was different.
He knew that his talented disciple, Jiang Ning, had already achieved the entry level of the Canglang Blade Technique over ten days ago.
In terms of difficulty, the entry level of the Canglang Blade Technique was even more challenging than advancing the Five Beasts Fist from Mastery to Perfection.
Since Jiang Ning had previously achieved the entry level of the Canglang Blade Technique, it wasn't impossible for him to have broken through to Perfection in the Five Beasts Fist during these past ten days away from the academy.
Understanding this, Wang Jin immediately said to Zhou Xing, "Zhou Xing!"
"Disciple is here!" Zhou Xing quickly snapped out of his thoughts and replied with a bow.
"You can go back first. Go and thoroughly digest the insights into the fist technique I taught you today, and recall the feeling of the Five Beasts Integration flowing through your body." Wang Jin said, and then continued, "I want to examine your junior brother's fist technique."
Upon hearing this, Zhou Xing immediately understood.
Wang Jin wanted him to step aside.
He bowed again, "Then I'll take my leave first. I'll report my junior brother's progress to Master later."
"Good!" Wang Jin nodded slightly.
After that, Zhou Xing glanced at Jiang Ning once more, his gaze lingering on Jiang Ning's body for less than a breath, before turning and walking out of the rear courtyard.
As the rear courtyard gate closed.
Wang Jin finally looked at Jiang Ning with utmost seriousness.
"Did you truly achieve Perfection in the Five Beasts Fist as you just claimed?"
(End of Chapter)
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