Chapter 155: Golden Body Pill, Vajra Token!

Chapter 155: Golden Body Pill, Vajra Token!

Underwater.

In the ship cabin.

"Are you saying these are the iron ore deposits you mentioned?" Yang Kai stared at the mountain of iron ore piled before him, his mouth agape as the lake water instantly rushed into his mouth.

"Yes, these are them!" Jiang Ning nodded, "I wonder if what you said earlier still stands, Yang Manager?"

Yang Kai hesitated for a moment.

With just a glance, he realized that the iron ore deposits before him, if calculated at market price, would be worth at least ten thousand taels of silver.

Ten thousand taels of silver—even with the forge shop's years of operation, it would be challenging to gather such a large sum of liquid funds in a short time.

If the forge shop were to withdraw ten thousand taels of silver in a short period, it might face a liquidity crisis.

"What? Are you going back on your word, Yang Manager?" Jiang Ning asked.

Yang Kai glanced at Jiang Ning, whose face was calm and composed, without a hint of disturbance. He couldn't read Jiang Ning's thoughts at all.

After a brief moment of contemplation, he recalled Old Gong's attitude towards Jiang Ning.

And then he remembered Jiang Ning's previous performance.

Yang Kai nodded, "As the head manager of the forge shop, I represent the shop's reputation. Since I've given my word, I won't go back on it!"

"Then, we should discuss the price. After all, these iron ore deposits are from a sunken ship at the bottom of the lake, and it will require manpower and resources to bring them up," Jiang Ning said.

"No need!" Yang Kai shook his head, "Manpower and resources are one thing, but this small sum is nothing to quibble over with Brother Jiang."

"Good!" Jiang Ning nodded, "Then, I'll entrust these iron ore deposits to you, Yang Manager. After you've finished counting them, send the silver to my residence."

Yang Kai looked at Jiang Ning, "Are you leaving now, Brother Jiang?"

"Yes," Jiang Ning nodded, "In three days, the Inspection Bureau will start its operations, and I need to prepare for it."

"I understand!" Yang Kai immediately realized the reason, and then he asked, "But if you're not here to supervise, aren't you worried that I might cheat you on the weight of the iron ore deposits?"

"I trust you, Yang Manager!" Jiang Ning replied.

After the two of them reached the shore, Jiang Ning headed straight for the Wan Hua Tower.

He still remembered what Lin Qingyi had told him before—to come back after achieving Skin Refinement Mastery.

She still had things left by Shen Congyun.

After bidding farewell to Jiang Ning, Yang Kai also headed towards the forge shop outside the city.

The iron ore deposits, worth ten thousand taels of silver, needed to be quickly transported and counted before settling the payment with Jiang Ning.

Although the iron ore deposits, worth ten thousand taels of silver, were a bit much for the forge shop, it was still manageable.

After refining them into fine iron and selling them to other counties, they could still make a decent profit.

Wan Hua Tower.

On the rooftop, in the open-air pavilion.

"Master Jiang, please wait here for a moment! The Tower Lord is still taking her afternoon nap, and I dare not disturb her at this time," said Little Green apologetically to Jiang Ning.

"It's fine, I'll wait here!" Jiang Ning replied.

"Thank you for your understanding, Master Jiang!" Little Green bowed slightly and then said, "Usually, the Tower Lord wakes up after about half an hour."

"Good!" Jiang Ning nodded.

He wasn't in a hurry at the moment.

Because even here, he could still practice his martial arts without wasting time.

After Little Green left, Jiang Ning drank some iced tea to quench his thirst.

Even though it was already October, the weather remained scorching and rainless.

There was no hint of autumn's refreshing breeze.

Jiang Ning took another sip of iced tea, and the heat in his heart finally subsided.

Then, he glanced at the direction of Lin Qingyi's room.

"I wonder what Shen Congyun left for me?"

"He even wants me to achieve Ninth Stage Mastery, with a skin as tough as bronze, before I can come back?"

Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

Then, he closed his eyes and sat cross-legged.

He didn't want to waste time waiting for Lin Qingyi to wake up.

After some thought, he decided to refine the Tiger Pup Transformation Body Pill in his stomach right there.

With the Forge Transformation Technique, using his qi and blood as fuel, he could quickly digest the Tiger Pup Transformation Body Pill in his body.

The power of this pill could not only enhance his bones and foundation but also help him quickly complete the Eighth Rank Divine Strength Realm and the process of cultivating strength.

Boom!

On the other side.

Chirp!

Lin Qingyi slowly woke up on the soft couch.

She got up, picked up a teacup from the table, and took a sip of iced tea to moisten her throat.

"Little Green, is there something?" Lin Qingyi finally spoke.

With her strength, Little Green, who was waiting outside, couldn't hide anything from her.

Outside the door.

Little Green heard the sounds coming from the room and bowed her head slightly, whispering, "Master, Master Jiang is currently waiting upstairs."

"How did he get here?" Lin Qingyi put down her teacup, slightly surprised.

"I don't know either!" Little Green responded softly.

"Could it be that this kid has already reached the Ninth Stage Mastery?" Lin Qingyi murmured under her breath.

"I must go out and take a look at him! If he has truly reached the Ninth Stage Mastery, his talent is indeed a bit terrifying!"

Immediately, she took her clothes from the nearby screen and put them on.

A moment later.

Lin Qingyi, wearing a light silk dress, walked out of the room barefoot due to the hot weather, with a thin garment on her upper body.

Her white undergarment and slender shoulders were clearly visible.

She glanced at Little Green, then waved her hand.

"You go and attend to your duties! I'll go by myself!"

"Yes, Master!" Little Green bowed gracefully to Lin Qingyi and slowly retreated.

On the open-air balcony.

Lin Qingyi turned the corner and saw Jiang Ning sitting cross-legged on the ground.

His long black hair was casually tied back with a headband, allowing it to flow freely down his back.

His brows were knitted together, his expression calm, showing neither joy nor sorrow.

"This kid is meditating here!" Lin Qingyi's lips curled up, revealing a faint smile.

Wait a minute!

She suppressed the smile on her lips and looked at Jiang Ning with a puzzled expression.

Because at this moment, she suddenly felt as if Jiang Ning in front of her was like a furnace, constantly radiating heat.

This heat was more noticeable than the scorching waves coming from the blazing sun overhead.

Then, Lin Qingyi took a few more steps forward, getting closer to Jiang Ning.

"What an astonishing heat!"

"What is this kid doing?"

A look of doubt appeared on her face, and her mind began to compare the current situation with what she had experienced before.

After a breath.

Lin Qingyi's expression became slightly more serious.

"Could it be the Furnace Refining Technique of Medicine King Valley?"

She silently pondered this thought.

As she thought of this, she suddenly remembered the intelligence report that had been passed up from below during the day.

Last night, Liu Qingsong and the others had not returned all night.

And early this morning, several disciples who had accompanied them from Medicine King Valley had already left the inn, clearly going to search for Liu Qingsong and the others.

Connecting this piece of intelligence, Lin Qingyi couldn't help but smile in disdain.

"I'm thinking too much!"

"Who is Liu Qingsong, anyway?"

"In the entire Luoshui County, the only person who can consistently defeat him is the Two-Handed Technique!"

Then, she looked at Jiang Ning seriously.

The more she looked, the more Lin Qingyi felt that Jiang Ning was clearly practicing the Furnace Refining Technique of Medicine King Valley.

With her understanding of this unique secret technique, Jiang Ning's current performance perfectly matched this secret art.

Using Qi and blood as fuel, the body becomes a furnace.

Purifying herb pills, removing pill toxins, and increasing the body's absorption efficiency.

This secret technique's effect is not only applicable to herb pills but can also be used on other heavenly materials and treasures.

This effect can be described as incredibly miraculous and powerful.

Because on the path of martial arts, if one truly wants to go far.

One must seize the short golden years of youth and vigorously advance.

Once the golden years of the body pass, it's already challenging for martial artists to maintain their strength, let alone make progress.

And to vigorously advance, in addition to one's efforts and talent, external assistance is also indispensable.

Without external assistance, no matter how talented one is, the achievements they can ultimately attain are still limited.

Those grandmasters who shook the entire state, and even those who shook the world.

Who among them didn't possess astonishing martial talent? However, external assistance was equally crucial in their journey.

It could even be said to be extremely important.

Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Lin Qingyi also smiled and said, "Luck is also a part of one's strength! Those who achieve great success are never without good fortune!"

Then, she continued, "Let's not talk about it for now. You should first take care of the refined medicine in your body!"

"Mhm!" Jiang Ning nodded.

He closed his eyes again.

As his mind moved, the three drops of pale golden medicine in his body instantly dissolved.

Countless strands of medicinal power spread to his limbs and bones, muscles, and tendons.

At the same time, he took the opportunity to circulate his strength, refining the resilience of the muscles in his arms with his qi and blood.

For strength enhancement, the resilience of the arm muscles played a significant role.

Once he had refined the arm muscles to their limit, he could roughly estimate the upper limit of his strength in the Eighth Rank Divine Strength Realm.

For him, a master of the blade, the muscle groups in his arms contributed at least eighty percent of his strength.

After a brief moment.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes again.

He clenched his fists, feeling the power contained in his arms, and a smile appeared on his face.

His strength had increased again, now reaching around three thousand one hundred jin.

However, this power didn't make him feel that the resilience of the muscle groups in his arms had reached their limit, indicating that his strength of three thousand one hundred jin was far from his maximum.

His limit was at least three thousand five hundred jin.

It was this thought that brought a smile to Jiang Ning's face.

"Judging by your expression, it seems you've had quite a harvest," Lin Qingyi said, sitting in a chair with her legs crossed.

"Not bad!" Jiang Ning replied.

Lin Qingyi continued, "Did you come here today because you've reached the Ninth Stage Mastery?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded and went on, "That day, Sister Lin mentioned that once I reach the Ninth Stage Mastery and my skin becomes like copper, I should come back to you. You have something left by Shen Congyun for me."

"Indeed!" Lin Qingyi nodded.

As she spoke, she picked up a bronze dagger from the tea table next to her and threw it towards Jiang Ning.

"Try it and see how tough your skin is."

Jiang Ning raised his hand and caught the bronze dagger thrown by Lin Qingyi.

Hearing these words, he nodded slightly.

Then, he gripped the handle of the bronze dagger with his right hand and held the blade with his left.

The next moment.

He exerted force with his left hand, firmly grasping the blade of the bronze dagger with his palm, and then twisted it with force.

In an instant.

He felt the bronze dagger in his palm, and with a twist, it became distorted.

When he opened his left palm, he saw that the originally antique-styled bronze dagger had become twisted and deformed, the blade twisted into a spiral, and the cutting edge had several completely broken spots.

However, Jiang Ning's palm was unharmed, without a trace of blood.

Lin Qingyi's eyes flashed with surprise at this sight.

Indeed, the Vajra Body had been refined into a copper-like skin, and this skin's toughness and resilience were evidently much stronger than that of ordinary Ninth Stage Mastery martial artists.

Then, Lin Qingyi uncrossed her legs and stood up.

She said to Jiang Ning, "Follow me! Since you've reached the Ninth Stage Mastery, it's time I give you that item!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning also stood up and followed Lin Qingyi.

A moment later.

Lin Qingyi led Jiang Ning to her room without any hesitation.

She took a palm-sized wooden box from under the dressing table.

"This is the last thing Shen Congyun left for you! He said he could only help you up to this point, and from now on, it's all up to you!"

As Lin Qingyi spoke, she also opened the lid of the wooden box.

The next moment.

The contents of the wooden box were revealed to Jiang Ning.

"This is... the Vajra Pill!!!"

Lin Qingyi looked at the pill lying quietly in the wooden box, her eyes filled with shock.

Then, she sighed softly, "Shen Congyun, he really trusts me! To even entrust me with such a thing."

At the same time, she also noticed a pure gold token lying quietly next to the Vajra Pill.

On the token, a Vajra with glaring eyes was clearly visible.

Seeing this, Lin Qingyi's face once again showed surprise.

"Vajra Token!"

Lin Qingyi exclaimed these three words.

(End of Chapter)

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