Chapter 138: Breakthrough, Skin Membrane Transformation

Chapter 138: Breakthrough, Skin Membrane Transformation

On the open terrace...

"I'm sorry!" Lin Qingyi spoke up.

She had been quietly following behind Jiang Ning and Lin Jiaer, and with her abilities, she had naturally overheard Lin Jiaer's remarks.

She understood that Lin Jiaer didn't view Jiang Ning as favorably as she did.

It was clear that Lin Jiaer looked down on Jiang Ning because of his ordinary background.

Jiang Ning replied, "Sister Lin, why apologize?"

Lin Qingyi said, "I didn't expect my niece to have such thoughts. Instead, she embarrassed you."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning smiled, "Sister Lin, you're joking. This isn't embarrassing. Everyone has different pursuits, and Lin Jiaer's words are not wrong!"

"Unequal marriage, we're indeed not suitable for each other!"

Jiang Ning's heart remained calm and unperturbed by the recent events.

Having lived two lives, it would be unreasonable to get angry over Lin Jiaer's words. Such a temperament would be too poor.

Lin Qingyi looked at Jiang Ning seriously.

After a few breaths...

She smiled, her face radiant with a beautiful smile.

"I have even higher hopes for you now! It's a great loss for Jiaer to look down on you. I believe there will come a day when she regrets it."

Lin Qingyi

Jiang Ning smiled, "Sister Lin, you have such high hopes for me?"

Lin Qingyi nodded affirmatively, "Of course! I'm increasingly impressed by you!"

Then, Lin Qingyi sighed, "Shen Congyun's vision is indeed better than mine!"

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Hearing the name Shen Congyun, Jiang Ning immediately turned to Lin Qingyi and asked, "Sister Lin, do you know how Shen Senior is doing now?"

"Don't worry! He's fine!" Lin Qingyi assured him, "Although he broke the rules, he is a future Grandmaster seed! Talented individuals always have some privileges."

"Others who break this rule may face severe punishment."

"But he won't be in any serious trouble. It's like he's just gone into seclusion for a while."

"Shen Congyun is aware of this, which is why he personally intervened on your behalf."

Hearing Lin Qingyi's words, Jiang Ning was both surprised and relieved.

He was surprised that Shen Congyun was a future Grandmaster seed.

What is a Grandmaster?

They are figures capable of establishing their own sects.

Every Grandmaster, throughout the entire world, commands a formidable reputation.

The ability to stand alone is the best description of a Grandmaster.

Such individuals, wherever they are, serve as pillars of stability.

Moreover, as far as Jiang Ning knew...

Every Grandmaster has surpassed the mortal limits of longevity, typically living up to around 150 years.

This longevity is unheard of in the current world with its underdeveloped medical conditions.

Even in his previous life, humanity had never recorded such lifespans.

This alone proves that Grandmasters have transcended the limits of their species.

"Grandmaster! I will surely reach this level in the future."

Jiang Ning thought to himself, filled with confidence.

After leaving Wan Hua Tower, Jiang Ning headed home.

The events of the night were merely a minor episode to him.

As for Lin Jiaer, he quickly put her out of his mind.

Lin Qingyi's behavior, in Jiang Ning didn't judge it as right or wrong; he simply didn't like it.

Meanwhile...

After seeing Jiang Ning off...

"Jiaer, you've greatly disappointed me," Lin Qingyi said, her expression stern as she looked at Lin Jiaer.

Seeing Lin Qingyi's serious demeanor, Lin Jiaer's face turned pale.

Then, she lifted her head to face Lin Qingyi.

"Aunt, did Jiang Ning say something bad about me to you?"

"Aunt, do you believe an outsider over me?"

Lin Qingyi replied, "He didn't say anything to me, but I was following behind the two of you just now, so I heard everything you said."

Hearing this, Lin Jiaer's face turned even paler.

She had wanted to defend herself, but upon hearing Lin Qingyi's words, she knew any defense would be meaningless.

Her conversation with Jiang Ning had been overheard by her aunt.

Lin Jiaer fell silent for less than two breaths.

Her face was stubborn, and her eyes shone with determination.

"Aunt, just as you heard..."

"In my eyes, Jiang Ning is not my ideal husband."

"He's of low birth, why should I marry beneath him!"

"Low birth?" Lin Qingyi couldn't help but laugh at these words, "Is birth so important? Five generations ago, my Lin family ancestor was also a fisherman, no different from the 'lowly' people you speak of."

Lin Jiaer retorted upon hearing this, "How can he compare to our Lin family ancestor?"

"Why not?" Lin Qingyi continued, "Is your vision so narrow?

Do you know that someone, in order to help him, disregards the rules of Wan Hua Tower, and that person is of equal status to me, and is even a future Grandmaster seed."

"In my eyes, his future achievements will surpass that of the Lin family ancestors, and by a large margin."

"Nowadays, with the world in turmoil, the Inspection Bureau has been established to inspect and oversee the people."

"As the saying goes, heroes arise in times of chaos, and in such a chaotic era, capable people will emerge."

"Your vision is too narrow!" Lin Qingyi said again.

"Aunt!" Lin Jiaye looked up at her, "No matter how highly you regard him, this is just your opinion! Jiaye doesn't want to gamble on his future."

"If Jiaye were to marry, she would only marry someone who can bring me a bright future."

"Moreover, Jiaye doesn't want to marry a man who smells of sweat. My husband must be a gentleman, gentle and refined, someone I can be proud of, someone who can bring me honor."

"If you think so highly of him, then you marry him!"

Lin Qingyi: "."

Jiang Ning was unaware of the conversation between Lin Qingyi and Lin Jiaye.

Because he had already returned to his residence in a carriage.

Even if he knew, he would only smile in his heart.

No matter how others viewed him, his heart remained unperturbed.

He knew that with his extraordinary attributes and his own efforts, one day, he would astonish the world.

He wouldn't need to rely on anyone.

After returning home.

He practiced his fist techniques again, and before going to sleep, he circulated his inner strength, refining his blood and enhancing the toughness of his skin membrane. Only then did he fall asleep.

【Martial Skills】:

Five Beasts Fist (First Breaking Limit 88/2000) (Attribute: Essence Stored in Five Organs)



Invincible Body (Mastery 1043/2000)



Even though he had lost some time today due to the blacksmith shop and Lin Qingyi's invitation.

His skin tempering progress had already skyrocketed by nearly two hundred experience points, and he was more than halfway to the stage of Skin Tempering Great Accomplishment, where his skin membrane would be as tough as bronze.

For Jiang Ning, the progress of his skin tempering was the most important matter at the moment.

With the Dragon Tiger Power Pill sent by Gong Mingyuan.

Once he achieved Skin Tempering Great Accomplishment, reaching the level of Skin as Tough as Bronze.

He could then consume the pill, refining his muscle strength, and directly enter the Eighth Rank Martial Dao.

This step was crucial; if his skin membrane wasn't sufficiently tough, he wouldn't dare to over-refine his muscles.

To prevent irreversible consequences.

In the blink of an eye.

Several days later.

【Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience +1】

【Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience +1】

【Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique Experience +1】

【.】

As the sun rose, Jiang Ning sat in the courtyard, continuously absorbing the sun's essence, refining his five organs and six entrails.

Now, his efficiency in refining his organs and entrails far surpassed that of before.

Because after the first Breaking Limit of the Five Beasts Fist, he gained a very satisfying attribute.

【Essence Stored in Five Organs】: Essence stored within the five organs, enhancing them.

With this attribute, his five organs and six entrails were nourished by essence daily, strengthening themselves.

As a result, the growth efficiency of his Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique experience increased significantly.

Subsequently.

After absorbing the sun's essence, Jiang Ning opened his interface and took a look.

【Name】: Jiang Ning

【Essence Energy】: 47.1

【Martial Skills】:

Literary Analysis (Second Breaking Limit 1478/3000) (Attribute: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses)



Five Beasts Fist (First Breaking Limit 235/2000) (Attribute: Essence Stored in Five Organs)



Firewood Cleaving Sword Technique (Fourth Breaking Limit 5000/5000) (Attribute: Lateral Thinking, Swift as the Wind, Divine Sword Control, Blade and Person as One)



Inner Alchemy Vitality Technique (Mastery 1513/2000)



Canglang Sword Technique (Great Accomplishment 48/1000)



Invincible Body (Mastery 1976/2000)



Water Proficiency (First Breaking Limit 187/2000) (Attribute: Underwater Breathing)



"It's almost here! Today, I'll reach the realm of Skin Tempering Great Accomplishment!" Jiang Ning spoke to himself.

His heart was filled with excitement.

According to his original plan, he aimed to reach the Ninth Stage Martial Dao and pass the assessment by the time the Inspection Bureau was established.

Joining the Inspection Bureau would give him a powerful backing, ensuring his safety and stability.

However, Jiang Ning estimated that there were still about three to five days until the establishment of the Inspection Bureau.

But he was able to enter the Ninth Stage Martial Dao and achieve Skin Tempering Great Accomplishment today.

And it was very likely that he could do so.

Action: Closing his eyes, he focused his mind inward, observing his body.

Instantly, he witnessed a dramatic transformation within his skin's underlying membrane.

The membrane, previously marked by a grayish-white hue indicative of stone skin, now underwent a rapid and intense metamorphosis.

The areas where the bronze-like color had taken hold, a result of his previous focused tempering, expanded and deepened, signifying a significant increase in membrane resilience and a partial attainment of copper skin.

With the breakthrough in the Indestructible Body technique, the transformation accelerated.

The grayish-white shade swiftly gave way to a dominant bronze hue, symbolizing the attainment of a skin akin to bronze.

His internal energy surged, coursing through his body like a wild torrent.

Jiang Ning steadied his mind, silently enduring the internal upheaval.

Within a short time, less than the duration of a cup of tea, he slowly opened his eyes.

Exhaling, he released the pent-up turbid air from his abdomen.

Inhaling deeply, he savored the fresh air mingled with the lake breeze.

"Ah, that's good!" Jiang Ning stood up, a smile on his face.

At this moment, he officially broke through the Skin Tempering realm, achieving a skin as tough as bronze.

His mood was exuberant, and his face reflected a subtle smile.

(End of Chapter)

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