Chapter 136: Tiger Dragon Power Pill

Chapter 136: Tiger Dragon Power Pill

At the banks of the Luo River.

After Yang Kai left, Jiang Li also arrived at the East Courtyard.

In the quiet of the night, with the commotion having just occurred in the East Courtyard, Jiang Li naturally heard it all.

After calming Liu Wanwan, he hurried over with a bright blade in his left hand.

Stepping into the courtyard where Jiang Ning was, he smelled the lingering scent of blood in the air and saw Jiang Ning standing in the same spot.

"Younger Brother, what happened just now?"

Jiang Ning replied, "Big Brother, don't worry. Tonight, there were just two thieves who sneaked in, but I scared them off."

"Are you hurt, Younger Brother?"

"No!" Jiang Ning shook his head and reassured him, "Big Brother, don't worry. With my current strength, ordinary people can't pose a threat to me."

"Big Brother, you should go back! Go and comfort Sister-in-Law so she won't worry."

Jiang Li took a good look at Jiang Ning and then glanced around at the changes in the surroundings.

With his years of experience as an Imperial Guard, he noticed a few things and was completely relieved.

"Since Younger Brother is fine, I'll head back now!"

In the early hours of the morning, outside the city of Luo Shui County.

Dong, dong, dong—

A series of knocks sounded.

"What is it?"

"Master, something big has happened. Shopkeeper Yang is currently waiting for you outside!"

A moment later, the candles inside the house were lit, and the bright light shone through the window lattice into the courtyard.

The next moment, the door creaked open.

An old, skinny man appeared before the servant outside.

The old man had a hunched back, and his silver hair was particularly noticeable under the bright moonlight.

As he fastened his belt, he said, "What exactly happened? Why would Yang Kai come to see me in the middle of the night?"

"I'm not sure about the specifics, but I saw the body of Shopkeeper Qiu," the servant replied truthfully.

"What?" The old man's hands trembled involuntarily.

Then he said, "Take me there quickly!"

At this moment, he didn't have time to properly fasten his belt; he hastily tied it and set off.

Arriving at the backyard of the estate, the old man had just stepped into the courtyard when he smelled blood in the air.

He saw Yang Kai standing in the courtyard and the corpse at Yang Kai's feet.

"Elder Gong!" Yang Kai saw the old man and quickly bowed.

"Forget these formalities!" The old man waved his hand and then asked, "Yang Kai, what exactly happened?"

Upon hearing this, Yang Kai began to recount the events of the day.

On his way here, he had already decided to tell the truth.

As for the choice the Armory should make, it would depend on Elder Gong's decision after knowing the full story.

After all, the Armory's decades-long foundation and its development were mainly due to Elder Gong's efforts.

A moment later, after listening to Yang Kai's account, Elder Gong fell into deep thought.

After another moment of contemplation, he said, "Prepare some gifts. Tomorrow, I'll go with you to apologize."

"Apologize?" Yang Kai was a bit surprised.

"Mhm!" Elder Gong nodded slowly. "Regardless of right or wrong in this matter, we can't afford to offend that person! To learn the blade technique in just a few months and master it is unheard of."

"Moreover, from a certain perspective, we were indeed in the wrong, and Qiu Shilong was at fault!"

"Since it was given away, there's no reason to take it back!"

Elder Gong made a swift decision.

Hearing this, Yang Kai nodded repeatedly, "Elder Gong, if that's the case, I'll go and prepare now?"

"No need!" Elder Gong shook his head and continued, "I have a Tiger Dragon Power Pill here, which is perfect for a gift."

Then he turned to Yang Kai and said, "As for the Armory, with Qiu Shilong's demise, you will be the new General Manager from now on."

"Me?" Yang Kai hesitated, "Can I do it?"

"You have to! Currently, in the Armory, you are the only one at the Eighth Stage Martial Dao. No one else can manage the Armory in your absence! Furthermore, that young man owes a favor primarily to you. The fact that he could draw that Spirit Weapon indicates that he possesses qualities that ordinary people lack."

"That young man's future is limitless, and you are the best choice to be the General Manager."

"Since Elder Gong trusts me so much, I will do my best," Yang Kai said.

"Mhm!" Elder Gong nodded and added, "Tomorrow, I'll accompany you to the Armory to settle things, and in the afternoon, we'll visit Jiang Ning's home."

"Yes, Elder Gong!" Yang Kai replied.

In the blink of an eye, the second day arrived.

[Indestructible Body Experience +1]



[Indestructible Body Experience +1]



[Indestructible Body Experience +1]



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As Jiang Ning felt the endurance of his skin layer reaching its limit, he finally stopped the process of tempering it.

[Skill]: Indestructible Body (Proficiency 853/2000)



"Almost there! The completion of skin tempering is not far off!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Then, he went to the side and picked up a bottle of Herb Essence, pouring it into his mouth.

A cool sensation gradually spread throughout his body, and he immediately felt his physical condition improve significantly.

Afterward, he sat in a shaded area, taking the opportunity to rest while also picking up a book and slowly flipping through it.

Increasing his experience in recognizing characters and words was equally important to him.

Daily growth in various craftsmanship skills had already become a habit, and watching himself improve bit by bit was like honey to him.

A moment later.

Clop, clop, clop—

A series of footsteps approached.

"Uncle!" a voice sounded in his ear.

Jiang Ning looked up and then smiled.

The person who arrived was Jiang Yiming, Jiang Li's eldest son and his nephew.

"Yiming, why are you here? Is there something you need?" Jiang Ning asked.

Jiang Yiming shook his head, "Uncle, someone is here to visit you. Father asked me to come and get you."

"Visit me?" Jiang Ning's expression was puzzled. "Did they reveal their identity?"

"Yes!" Jiang Yiming nodded. "They said they are from the Armory."

"So, it's them!" Jiang Ning stood up.

He already understood in his heart.

The visitors from the Armory must be because of last night's incident.

Then, he went to the side and grabbed the Spirit Weapon, Dragon Fathom.

"Yiming, let's go!" he said.

Jiang Ning walked ahead, heading towards the direction of the main hall.

The people from the Armory had arrived, and he wondered if they were here to demand an explanation!

If they were indeed here to blame him, he wouldn't mind a confrontation.

He hoped they would be smart about it!

In the main hall.

When Jiang Ning's figure appeared.

"Elder Gong, this is Jiang Ning!" Yang Kai stood up and spoke softly to Elder Gong beside him.

Upon hearing this, Elder Gong also stood up and looked at Jiang Ning, examining him from head to toe.

Then, his gaze fell on the long sword in Jiang Ning held in his left hand.

"This should be the Spirit Weapon that Yang Kai mentioned to me!"

"Based on what I know, Spirit Weapons possess spirituality. For him to draw the sword from its sheath, he must have gained the recognition of the weapon's spirituality."

"In ancient times, this would be the weapon acknowledging its master."

"Aside from the weapon's owner, others who hold it will find it useless."

Elder Gong silently spoke to himself.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning stepped over the threshold, and his gaze also fell on the silver-haired old man standing next to Yang Kai, with a slightly hunched back.

Upon seeing this old man, Jiang Ning knew.

This person was the founder of the Armory, Gong Mingyuan.

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Don't be deceived by his ordinary-looking physique.

In the past, this man had established a formidable reputation in Lo Shui County, and his hammer technique was unmatched within his realm.

Wielding a Thousand Jin Hammer, he was virtually invincible among Eighth Stage Martial Artists.

At his peak, he was a top-notch expert in Lo Shui County.

Even the leaders of the three major gangs would not dare to provoke this former general manager of the Armory.

However, even though Jiang Ning recognized his identity, he felt no fear.

Because this former general manager of the Armory had already aged, and his vitality had entered a declining phase.

At Gong Mingyuan's age, it was already rare for him to maintain half of his peak strength.

Moreover, with age, his stamina was far inferior to his younger days, making it difficult to engage in prolonged battles.

Therefore, Jiang Ning felt no fear.

Not to mention, these two visitors came empty-handed, whether it was Yang Kai or Gong Mingyuan, both were renowned for their hammer techniques.

Without their specialized weapons, they could only exert three to four-tenths of their strength.

At that moment.

Jiang Li saw Jiang Ning approaching and quickly introduced him.

"Younger Brother, these two esteemed guests are both from the Armory. They came here today specifically to visit you."

Yang Kai, seeing Jiang Ning approach, quickly introduced him.

"Jiang Ning, this is Elder Gong, the former general manager of the Armory."

Gong Mingyuan also said, "It's better to see once than hear a hundred times. When I met you today, I knew you possessed the potential of a hidden dragon, and one day you will soar to the heavens."

Jiang Ning also slowly revealed a smile.

Because he understood that Yang Kai and Gong Mingyuan's visit was well-intentioned.

After all, making more friends is better than making enemies.

Having too many enemies would make one's sleep uneasy.

"So, it's the former general manager of the Armory, the renowned Elder Gong." Jiang Ning bowed.

Then he asked, "I wonder what brings the two of you here today?"

Elder Gong's face showed a gentle expression, "Yang Kai and I came to apologize! Last night, Qiu Shilong and Yang Kai intruded into your home, and I deeply regret their actions."

As he spoke, Elder Gong also bowed to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning saw this and remained silent, "I thought Elder Gong was here today to seek justice for Qiu Shilong!"

Elder Gong shook his head, "It's reasonable for the little brother to take action against someone who sneaks into another's home in the middle of the night. Qiu Shilong's fate is what he deserves."

Jiang Li, who was standing beside them, couldn't help but widen his eyes upon hearing these words.

The conversation he had with Jiang Ning the night before was still fresh in his mind.

According to Jiang Ning, two thieves had sneaked into the east courtyard of the residence in the dead of night.

When he heard this last night, he really thought they were thieves.

After all, the commotion ended too quickly.

Before he could arrive at the scene, the one who caused the disturbance had already disappeared.

Based on the bloody smell left in the courtyard and the fact that Jiang Ning was unharmed, it was clear that the person who caused the disturbance had been taken care of by his own younger brother.

Hearing their conversation now, how could he not understand?

The intruder from the night before was no ordinary thief.

It was none other than the general manager of the Armory, Qiu Shilong, and his deputy, Yang Kai.

In the entire Lo Shui County, these two were considered important figures in the eyes of most people.

Moreover, based on the information revealed in their conversation...

Qiu Shilong, the general manager of the Armory, had died at Jiang Ning's hands the night before.

Thinking of this, Jiang Li's heart was filled with shock.

When did his younger brother become so powerful?

Qiu Shilong was an Eighth Rank Martial Artist, and he was taken care of by his younger brother in such a short time?

He clearly remembered that the commotion from the night before only lasted for a moment.

After calming Liu Wanwan down and grabbing his knife, by the time he arrived, everything had settled, and only Jiang Ning was left in the courtyard.

Jiang Ning said, "Where is that knife now? I wonder what Elder Gong was thinking?"

As he spoke, he raised the jet-black knife sheath in his hand.

Gong Mingyuan said, "A Spirit Weapon chooses its master. Since it has selected you, and Yang Kai has clearly expressed his intention to give this Spirit Weapon to you, then this knife naturally belongs to you."

"Elder Gong is so generous!" Jiang Ning clasped his hands and said, "I am in awe."

Gong Mingyuan revealed a gentle smile, "There's no reason to take back a gift once given."

Then, he took out a brocade box from his body and continued, "I came to visit in a hurry today and didn't prepare much. I only brought a Tiger Dragon Power Pill with me."

As he spoke, Gong Mingyuan handed the brocade box in his hand to Jiang Ning.

"Please accept this as a token of my apology, Jiang Ning."

Tiger Dragon Power Pill? Upon hearing these five words, Jiang Ning's eyes flashed with surprise.

He had also heard of this pill, which had quite a reputation.

It was a pill refined by the Tiger Dragon Sect using extremely precious medicinal ingredients, and with a secret technique, the pill contained profound Tiger Dragon Qi strength.

Hence the name, Tiger Dragon Power Pill.

After consuming this pill and refining it, one could greatly enhance their strength in an extremely short period.

For any Eighth Rank Martial Artist, this pill was extremely precious.

It could greatly reduce the time needed to temper muscle strength and accelerate martial progress.

The reason this pill was famous was that it was said to increase the Eighth Stage Divine Power Realm by a small degree.

For a typical Eighth Rank Martial Artist, the first step into this realm was to achieve Ultimate Strength Cultivation, increasing their strength by five hundred jin.

So, most martial artists who had just entered the Divine Power Realm had a strength of one thousand five hundred to two thousand jin.

Those who had achieved Minor Divine Power Realm had a strength of over two thousand jin, up to two thousand five hundred jin.

Those who had achieved Major Divine Power Realm had a strength of over two thousand five hundred jin, and the exceptional ones even had a strength of three thousand jin.

Based on one's innate foundation and the cultivation techniques practiced, there were certain differences in strength.

The better the innate foundation, the higher the upper limit.

For example, some people were born with divine strength.

According to Jiang Ning's knowledge, Elder Gong Mingyuan was one such existence during his peak.

During his peak, he was said to have a strength of four thousand jin, and with a Thousand Jin Hammer in hand, he was considered an invincible existence in this realm.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also took the brocade box that Gong Mingyuan handed to him.

He opened the box, took a look, and then closed it.

Then, he clasped his hands and said, "Thank you, Elder Gong, for your kindness! If the Armory needs my help in the future, just let me know. I still owe you a favor."

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Gong Mingyuan's face.

"The little brother's heart is indeed broad."

Then he said, "From now on, Yang Kai will be the general manager of the Armory. If you need anything, just find Yang Kai."

"The Armory, Yang Kai will be in charge of everything from now on."

"Good!" Jiang Ning said.

Gong Mingyuan had achieved his purpose and was ready to leave.

He said, "In that case, I'll take my leave now and won't disturb the little brother's cultivation."

(End of Chapter)

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