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Chapter 107: Finding You a Wife
Chapter 107: Finding You a Wife
Wanhua Tower.
Lin Qingyi approached Jiang Ning and gently pinched his arm.
"I heard that you killed Hong Chengtao outside the city the other day. How did you manage that?" she said casually.
Jiang Ning slightly lowered his head and glanced sideways, his gaze resting on his arm.
Lin Qingyi's fair and delicate fingers now rested on his arm, gently squeezing his robust muscles.
"Sister Lin, just a few slashes with the blade would have been enough to finish off Hong Chengtao!"
Hearing this, Lin Qingyi couldn't help but roll her eyes.
As if she'd believe that!
Her heart silently muttered to herself.
Then, her expression revealed a hint of surprise.
This kid is acting a bit strange!
Why does his skin feel so tough?
Has he made significant progress in his skin tempering?
With this thought, Lin Qingyi looked at Jiang Ning with suspicion in her eyes.
"Sister Lin, what's wrong?" Jiang Ning asked.
Lin Qingyi slightly parted her red lips, "You better tell me honestly, have you made significant progress in your skin tempering?"
Jiang Ning nodded calmly, "Yes! I've made great progress!"
"Have you entered the ranks of the Ninth Stage Martial Dao?" Lin Qingyi asked again.
"That's right! You're so perceptive, Sister Lin!" Jiang Ning praised.
Regarding his progress in skin tempering, reaching the level of having skin as tough as cowhide, Jiang Ning had no intention of hiding it.
Given Lin Qingyi's strength, it would be easy for her to see through his progress at such close proximity.
Moreover, there was no need to hide it from her.
When Shen Congyun entrusted his belongings to Lin Qingyi, it showed that she was worthy of a certain level of trust.
The stronger the talent he displayed, the more Lin Qingyi would value him.
After all, the higher his innate talent, the greater his future achievements would be.
Every effort he made at this time would bring rewards in the future.
At the same time,
Lin Qingyi's expression became even more surprised as she heard Jiang Ning's words.
Entering the ranks of the Ninth Stage?
How many days has it been?
It hasn't even been a month!
In other words, in less than a month, he had achieved the initial stage of the Vajra Unshakable Body Technique.
The Vajra Unshakable Body Technique is the ultimate art of the Vajra Temple.
Practicing this technique is much more challenging than ordinary skin tempering methods.
This kid's talent and the achievements he has attained at such a young age are remarkable.
Practicing the Vajra Unshakable Body Technique and entering the Ninth Stage Martial Dao already qualify him to join the Vajra Temple and become an outer gate disciple.
These thoughts flashed through Lin Qingyi's mind rapidly.
She then spoke, "Do you have any thoughts about joining the Vajra Temple?"
"Can I join the Vajra Temple?" Jiang Ning looked at Lin Qingyi in surprise.
Lin Qingyi nodded slightly, "Yes! The reason why the incomplete version of the Vajra Unshakable Body Technique spread from the Vajra Temple is simple. It's a method they use to recruit disciples."
"Those under twenty years old who can practice the Vajra Unshakable Body Technique and enter the Ninth Stage Martial Dao are qualified to join the Vajra Temple as outer gate disciples."
Hearing Lin Qingyi's explanation, Jiang Ning suddenly understood.
Now he knew why the Vajra Unshakable Body Technique, the ultimate art of the Vajra Temple, could spread outside.
Jiang Ning then asked, "If I join the Vajra Temple, are there any other requirements?"
Lin Qingyi replied, "Of course there are! The Vajra Temple is a Buddhist temple. To join, one must strictly adhere to the Buddhist precepts, abstain from meat and marriage, and..."
Lin Qingyi listed one condition after another, causing Jiang Ning to frown.
The Buddhist precepts of the Vajra Temple were even stricter than those he knew from his previous life.
Among them, there was a crucial rule: joining the Vajra Temple meant severing all ties with the mortal world.
No more wife, children, or parents.
In Jiang Ning's opinion, this was bordering on obsession, akin to demonic possession.
He shook his head slightly, "Forget it! Joining the Vajra Temple is too boring! A life without marriage is a real punishment!"
Hearing this, Lin Qingyi smiled, her eyes and eyebrows curving like crescent moons.
"A life without marriage! You're quite the joker! Are you thinking of getting married, young man?"
Jiang Ning shook his head, "Not for now!"
Lin Qingyi glanced at Jiang Ning, "According to my understanding, you're not that young anymore. You're already half a year past eighteen, right? It's time to think about marriage! You don't have to support your parents."
Jiang Ning said, "This can't be rushed. I need to wait until I meet the right person. I don't have parents to support anyway."
"That's true!" Lin Qingyi nodded slightly, then said, "But at your age, it's time to start thinking about women."
Hearing Lin Qingyi's words, Jiang Ning's expression turned speechless.
Seeing this, Lin Qingyi couldn't help but smile.
"Look at you! You're not a child anymore, are you?"
"I'm not, don't say such things!" Jiang Ning quickly responded.
He wasn't lying; after all, he had indeed tasted the forbidden fruit in his previous life.
Lin Qingyi's face now carried a playful smile.
She then patted Jiang Ning's shoulder.
"Don't be shy! Since you call me sister, I'll help you find a good girl, and you can get married soon. Then you can taste the forbidden fruit!"
Jiang Ning: "..."
Seeing Jiang Ning's expression, Lin Qingyi's smile widened, finding the situation amusing.
She pondered for a moment, a thought crossing her mind.
Indeed, this was a splendid idea.
This young man's talent was remarkably high.
The Indestructible Body Technique seemed to resonate with him to such an extent that he had reached the Ninth Stage of Martial Arts in less than a month.
His future achievements were limitless.
Perhaps there was a chance to glimpse the mysteries of a Grandmaster.
For such a young genius, finding him a suitable girl and forming a marital alliance was indeed a splendid idea.
With this thought, Lin Qingyi immediately made up her mind.
She snapped back to her senses, "Alright! It's settled then! I'll go look up some information for you right now and see if there's a suitable girl for you!"
Her words resonated.
Clop, clop, clop—
Lin Qingyi turned and left in a hurry.
Jiang Ning watched her departing figure, speechless.
6◇9◇Book◇Bar
Marriage?
Just thinking about this word, he couldn't help but shake his head, his mind completely devoid of such thoughts.
With such a miraculous talent and living in a chaotic era, martial arts training was his primary focus.
Marriage and children were still far from his mind.
He muttered to himself.
"Forget it! I'll just refuse Lin Qingyi later! Besides, she might not even keep her word, perhaps she was just momentarily excited!"
"I'll probably forget about this matter soon."
With these thoughts, Jiang Ning didn't bother thinking about it anymore.
Then he looked at Xiao Lu, who was standing by his side.
"Miss Xiao Lu!"
"What does the young master require of me?" Xiao Lu immediately snapped out of her statue-like state and bowed to Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning said, "Herbal Essence is a good choice, I plan to buy some."
"Yes, young master!" Xiao Lu nodded repeatedly, like a chick pecking at rice.
Then she asked, "Young master, do you still have the VIP pass that you showed me half a month ago?"
Jiang Ning smiled, "Of course I do."
As he spoke, he took out the white jade token, no larger than a palm, and held it in his hand.
This token was given to him by Shen Congyun before his departure, and holding it granted significant privileges in Wanhua Tower, allowing maids to convey messages to the deputy tower master.
Additionally, possessing this token entitled him to a 20% discount on all purchases within Wanhua Tower.
This was one of the reasons Jiang Ning came to Wanhua Tower.
With the 20% discount, he could save a considerable amount of silver.
Xiao Lu respectfully took the white jade token from Jiang Ning's hand, glanced at it, and then returned it to him.
Then she asked, "How many bottles of Herbal Essence does the young master wish to purchase?"
Jiang Ning thought for a moment and replied, "Let's start with fifty bottles!"
"Yes, young master!" Xiao Lu bowed again, "Please follow me to the VIP room. Since you're buying fifty bottles at once, I'll need to inform the manager to prepare the items, which will take some time."
"Very well," Jiang Ning said.
A moment later.
VIP Room.
Jiang Ning sipped his tea.
As the VIP room door opened, he put down the tea he had just picked up.
At the entrance stood a middle-aged woman, around forty years old, stepping over the threshold.
Xiao Lu followed closely behind, holding a wooden chest in her arms.
"Greetings, Young Master Jiang!" The middle-aged woman slightly bowed and introduced herself, "I am Han Hongmei, a manager at Wanhua Tower. I will be handling this transaction."
Jiang Ning rose and returned the greeting, "Manager Han!"
Manager Han smiled slightly and then signaled to Xiao Lu, who stood half a step behind her.
Xiao Lu took two steps forward and placed the wooden chest she was holding in her arms on the table next to Jiang Ning.
Then, Manager Han also took two steps forward and stood in front of the table, opening the wooden chest.
Inside the chest, a row of uniformly sized white jade bottles were nestled in the indentations.
Each white jade bottle was as thick as a thumb.
Manager Han spoke, "Young Master Jiang, please inspect these fifty bottles of Herbal Essence that you requested."
Jiang Ning shook his head, "There's no need, the reputation of Wanhua Tower is trustworthy."
Hearing this, Manager Han's face immediately broke into a broad smile.
"Since Young Master Jiang trusts us so much, I'll take the initiative and waive the transaction fee. Fifty bottles of Herbal Essence, totaling 1000 silver taels."
Jiang Ning's expression showed a hint of surprise.
"Is this how Manager Han waives the fee?"
He was even more astonished.
Each bottle of Herbal Essence was priced at thirty silver taels, and with the token Shen Congyun had given him earlier, all purchases within Wanhua Tower were discounted by 20%.
After the 20% discount, the total would be 1200 silver taels, saving him a full 300 silver taels.
But Manager Han's offer to waive the fee amounted to a deduction of 200 silver taels.
Jiang Ning had never encountered such a method of waiving fees.
Manager Han, upon hearing this, smiled and said, "For others, waiving the fee would be a small two-digit amount, but it's different for you, Young Master Jiang."
Jiang Ning didn't inquire further about the reason for the difference.
He bowed, "Then many thanks, Manager Han!"
(End of Chapter)
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