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Chapter 124: A Bountiful Return
Chapter 124: A Bountiful Return
Wanhua Tower.
Second Floor.
Jiang Ning said, "Han Supervisor, I also want to change my longsword."
Han Hongmei replied, "For this request, it's best to go to the Weapon Smithy in the Outer City's North District! In Lo Shui County, if you're talking about the best quality weapons, it's the Weapon Smithy in the Outer City's North District!"
"Thank you for the information, Han Supervisor!" Jiang Ning bowed slightly and then said, "I also need one more thing."
"Please tell me, Jiang Gongzi," Han Hongmei said.
"I heard that Wanhua Tower also sells various types of intelligence, and I want to purchase some information about the surroundings of Luo Shui Lake," Jiang Ning said.
Upon hearing this, Han Hongmei smiled, "No problem, I'll have the intelligence about Luo Shui Lake ready for you shortly."
A moment later.
On the first floor.
"Jiang Gongzi, please inspect these. Here are three Bull Demon Power Fruits!" Han Hongmei pushed a brocade box towards Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning immediately opened the box and took a glance inside.
Inside the brocade box, three fruits with a mix of black and green appeared before his eyes.
The fruits were about the size of an egg, wrapped in a thin membrane.
This thin membrane was a method Wanhua Tower used to preserve spiritual fruits.
Sealed within, the spiritual fruits could remain fresh for several months, an extremely mystical method.
Jiang Ning nodded slightly.
Han Hongmei took out a small booklet from the tray held by Little Green.
"Jiang Gongzi, here is the compiled intelligence information you requested."
Jiang Ning flipped through the booklet, skimming through it.
After more than a dozen breaths, he slightly nodded, "Not bad! Very detailed."
Han Hongmei smiled, "As for the Golden Body Medicinal Packs you requested, there are a total of fifty packs. Due to the heavy weight, I've already arranged for a carriage to personally deliver them to your residence. I'll also need your address information."
"No problem!" Jiang Ning said.
Han Hongmei continued, "Jiang Gongzi purchased three Bull Demon Power Fruits, one fruit costs 100 talents of silver, so three fruits total 2400 talents of silver."
"One Golden Body Medicinal Pack costs 50 talents of silver, and Jiang Gongzi purchased fifty packs, which is 2500 talents of silver."
"As for the intelligence information about Luo Shui Lake, I, as your humble servant, will offer it as a gift."
"So, Jiang Gongzi's total consumption is 4900 talents of silver. Since Jiang Gongzi holds a VIP Pass, all expenses within the tower are calculated at an 80% discount, which is a total of 3920 talents."
"As your humble servant, I'll round down, making it 3900 talents."
At this point, Han Hongmei withdrew a silver bill worth 100 talents.
"Jiang Gongzi, this is the surplus from your recent sales. Please keep it safe!"
Jiang Ning took the silver bill worth 100 talents and carefully put it away.
He then bowed slightly, "A pleasant transaction!"
Han Hongmei smiled, "A pleasant transaction. May Jiang Gongzi's strength greatly improve."
A moment later.
Jiang Ning sat in Wanhua Tower's carriage, slowly making his way home.
Beside him were fifty packs of Golden Body Medicinal Packs, securely tied together.
Looking at the medicinal packs and smelling the medicinal aroma within the carriage, a faint smile appeared on his face.
"With this supplementary medicine, my skin conditioning efficiency should greatly increase."
"If it's effective, I'll purchase more after I finish using these."
"I still have 1900 talents of silver bills on me. After I buy a suitable longsword today, there should still be some surplus."
As these thoughts ran through his mind, he slowly opened the brocade box that was on his lap.
After opening the box, he saw three Bull Demon Power Fruits wrapped in transparent membranes.
He then opened his mouth and bit down.
Instantly, the juice exploded in his mouth, exploding with flavor.
"It's a bit sour, a bit salty, and the taste is somewhat off!" he muttered as he swallowed the egg-sized Bull Demon Power Fruit in two bites.
The next moment.
As the fruit slowly digested in his stomach, Jiang Ning suddenly felt waves of pain starting from his abdomen and spreading throughout his body.
This pain didn't originate from his internal organs but from every muscle.
The medicinal power dispersed, and his muscles began to transform.
They became taut, and a searing pain coursed through them.
Jiang Ning closed his eyes, briefly sensing the changes for a moment, then opened them, muttering, "The effect is indeed good. My whole body's muscles are being refined by the medicinal power."
"I wonder how long this refining process will take?"
Subsequently.
He sat in the carriage, starting to circulate his power to assist in refining the spiritual fruit's medicine within his body.
With his assistance.
His body temperature gradually rose, his skin turned red, and his body resembled a hot furnace.
The Bull Demon Power Fruit's medicinal power was rapidly absorbed by him.
The carriage moved steadily along the wide Inner City Boulevard.
The horse's hooves thundered, pulling the carriage swiftly.
After an incense stick's worth of time, a voice called out, "Young Master Jiang, we've arrived at your home!"
Jiang Ning opened his eyes and stepped out of the carriage, carrying a large bag of medicine packets.
"Thank you!" Jiang Ning said with a smile.
The carriage driver also smiled, "It's my duty to send Young Master Jiang back to the estate."
Jiang Ning smiled in response but didn't say anything. He looked up and saw Jiang Li, who had been waiting at the entrance for quite some time.
"Younger Brother, you're finally back!" Jiang Li exclaimed upon seeing Jiang Ning's gaze.
Jiang Ning quickly crossed the dozen or so steps in a few strides and reached the entrance of the residence. "Why are you waiting for me at the door, Elder Brother?"
Jiang Li explained, "Cheng Ran came looking for you, Younger Brother. He's been waiting in the main hall for almost half a day!"
Jiang Ning was a bit surprised. "Cheng Ran is here?"
He then lifted the bundle of medicine packets in his hand, "Elder Brother, please help me bring these medicine packets to my courtyard. I'll go meet him right away."
Jiang Li took the medicine packets from Jiang Ning's hand, looking puzzled. "What are these?"
Jiang Ning explained, "These are medicine packets for medicinal baths. They're very beneficial for my martial arts training."
"I see!" Jiang Li nodded in understanding and continued, "Medicinal baths require heating water and adding fuel. I'm free right now, so I can help you with this."
Jiang Ning asked, "Has the county office found a suitable position for you yet?"
Jiang Li shook his head awkwardly, "I met with Director Feng, and he said that there have been many casualties among the constables in the past two years. All the logistics positions are filled! There's no suitable position available for me right now."
Jiang Ning furrowed his brows slightly upon hearing this. He had known about this situation beforehand.
Normally, constables put their lives on the line for the county office, and when something happens, they receive compensation for their injuries or deaths.
If a constable is injured and can no longer perform their duties, they will be reassigned to a suitable logistics position by the end of the year, such as guarding warehouses or archives, to ensure they can still make a living.
Without these guarantees, why would constables risk their lives for the county office?
They would inevitably become unmotivated.
Previously, due to the Cao family's interference, not only was the compensation not issued, but there was also no news about the logistics position.
Later, with Jiang Ning's improved status, Director Feng and Cao Bin visited, and these issues were resolved.
However, the logistics position for his elder brother still hadn't been finalized.
Jiang Ning knew that his elder brother, with his personality, would be feeling extremely restless staying at home all day.
If there was a position and an income, he would feel much more at ease.
Jiang Ning hadn't expected that the county office hadn't even arranged such a position.
Thoughts flashed through his mind, and then he smiled.
"In that case, thank you, Elder Brother. The Patrol Bureau will be established in about ten days, and this period is quite crucial for me. It's perfect to have your help."
Jiang Li laughed, "Younger Brother, you can focus on your training. I'm free anyway, so I'll take care of these trivial matters!"
Jiang Ning smiled as well.
He then bent down and picked up Xiao Doubao, who was playing in the courtyard, and placed her on his shoulder, heading towards the main hall.
Sitting on Jiang Ning's shoulder, Xiao Doubao couldn't help but raise her hands and shout.
She kept yelling, "Go, go, go! Rush!"
A moment later, Jiang Ning reached the entrance of the main hall and took Xiao Doubao off his shoulder.
He patted her head, "Yuan Yuan, go play by yourself for now!"
"Okay, Dudu!" Xiao Doubao pouted, looking a bit reluctant, but she still nodded obediently.
"You're such a good girl!" Jiang Ning smiled and ruffled her hair.
Then, he stepped into the main hall.
Inside, Cheng Ran was sitting in a chair, enjoying some fruit and drinking iced tea. Hearing Jiang Ning's voice, he turned towards the entrance.
"Brother Jiang!" Cheng Ran exclaimed, seeing Jiang Ning enter the hall.
Jiang Ning smiled, "I'm sorry, Brother Cheng, for making you wait. I wasn't aware of your sudden visit, so I apologize!"
Jiang Ning continued, "May I ask the reason for your visit, Brother Cheng?"
Cheng Ran replied, "Master Wang informed us that there's an important announcement today, so we need to head to the Martial Arts Pavilion."
Hearing this, Jiang Ning asked, "Should we leave now?"
Cheng Ran said, "I'm not sure if we'll make it in time!"
Jiang Ning said, "Regardless of whether we make it in time or not, we'll find out once we get to the Martial Arts Pavilion. It's not far from here anyway."
"Good!" Cheng Ran agreed.
The two of them then exited the main hall and arrived at the entrance of the residence.
"Young Master!" A man dressed in plain clothes called out upon seeing Cheng Ran.
"Little Luo, you've come at the right time!" Cheng Ran's eyes lit up, and he asked, "What about the Martial Arts Pavilion?"
"Young Master, the old master of the Martial Arts Pavilion said that the young master and Young Master Jiang need to go there. The old master there has something to inform the young master and Young Master Jiang."
Hearing this, Cheng Ran nodded.
Then, he turned to Jiang Ning, "Brother Jiang, let's go!"
"Let's go!" Jiang Ning nodded slightly.
(End of Chapter)
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