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Chapter 19: Skill Breakthrough, Strength Enhancement
Chapter 19: Skill Breakthrough, Strength Enhancement
Standing before the wooden post, Jiang Ning gripped the firewood cleaver, placing a thick log on the post.
Just as he was about to chop, a deep voice suddenly rang in his ear.
"Little one, dinner's ready! Come and eat!"
"Okay, Big Sister!" Jiang Ning replied, looking up.
In the kitchen, Aunt Sun, holding a tray, couldn't help but smile slightly.
"This little one sure has a sweet mouth! With that handsome face, he'll surely charm the ladies with ease!"
On the other side, Jiang Ning responded to Aunt Sun.
Still clutching the firewood cleaver tightly, he prepared to strike.
The firewood splitting technique is a great skill. With it, you can easily earn a living."
The next moment, Jiang Ning's arm muscles bulged.
Whoosh—
The blade sliced through the air, emitting a faint friction sound.
Crack—
As the cleaver descended, the thick log instantly cracked.
Jiang Ning examined the cleaver's mark on the log, his eyes narrowing slightly.
"It's almost fully embedded in the wood! It's truly different now!"
A smile gradually spread across his face, and then, with a forceful palm strike, the heavy blade of the cleaver lay across the broken wood.
Crack, crack—
The wood before him continued to tear, its fibers straining.
Finally, with the cleaver's heavy blade prying, the entire log was successfully split, revealing irregular tear marks below the now-divided log.
【Firewood Splitting Blade Technique Experience +1】
"Just now, with all my strength, I could only embed it halfway. Now, with the firewood splitting technique breakthrough, it's almost fully embedded. I've truly become stronger!"
Jiang Ning nodded in satisfaction, delighted with his rapid progress in such a short time.
He then placed the cleaver aside and headed in the direction Aunt Sun had gone.
Entering the main hall, he exclaimed, "Master!"
"Sit!" Wang Jin paused his movements and gestured for Jiang Ning to take a seat.
"Thank you, Master!" Jiang Ning bowed respectfully.
After Jiang Ning was seated, Aunt Sun placed a bowl of fragrant meat soup before him.
"Thank you, Aunt Sun," Jiang Ning said as he took the bowl and expressed his gratitude.
"Eat up, little one! You must be hungry after working so hard to split that firewood!" Jiang Ning nodded, smiling shyly.
The next moment, he took a big mouthful of the soup, and satisfaction appeared on his face. "Auntie's cooking is truly delicious!"
Aunt Sun chuckled beside him.
"Eat quickly," Wang Jin said at that moment. "After you're done, continue your training. Aunt Sun specially added Earth Mushroom to today's soup. It's a good supplement and will greatly aid your martial arts training."
"Earth Mushroom?" Jiang Ning's eyes lit up. He knew about this supplement from the books he had read recently, which included introductions to various medicinal ingredients.
Although not as valuable as ginseng, a complete Earth Mushroom could fetch at least one or two silver coins.
One or two silver coins held significant purchasing power, equivalent to about a thousand yuan in his previous life. It was enough to support a poor family of three or four for a month.
"Being able to stay at the martial arts hall is indeed a blessing!" Jiang Ning rejoiced inwardly.
He immediately looked up and said, "Thank you, Aunt Sun!"
Then, turning to Wang Jin, he stood up and respectfully said, "Thank you, Master, for taking me in."
Wang Jin nodded slightly. "I won't shortchange you on food and drink if I don't pay you wages."
"Master, you're joking!" Jiang Ning said earnestly. "In the face of such a meal, wages are insignificant. I owe you a great debt of gratitude. I will never forget your kindness in this life! One day, I will ensure your well-being in old age!"
In the hall at that moment, there were three people: the elderly Wang Jin, the master of Canglang Martial Arts Hall; the youth, Jiang Ning from Luo Shui County; and the middle-aged Aunt Sun, the chef of Canglang Martial Arts Hall.
In the dining hall, a large spread of meat dishes was laid out, accompanied by a bowl of meat soup and a big pot of rice, filling the entire hall with a rich aroma.
Wang Jin observed Jiang Ning's solemn expression as he listened to his words, and his heart was deeply moved.
After a moment of silence, Wang Jin spoke in a calm tone, "Eat while it's hot! Once it cools, the effect diminishes, and the taste suffers."
"Yes, Master!" Jiang Ning replied respectfully.
The two men then silently began their dinner, but Wang Jin's mind was filled with a thousand thoughts.
Aging with dignity!
These four words struck a deep chord within him.
For martial artists who haven't reached the Inner Fortitude Realm, progress slows after thirty, and after forty, it's even harder to make progress. After fifty, their vital energy starts to decline, internal injuries flare up, and they truly enter the twilight of their lives, each day worse than the last.
Now over fifty, he could feel his body like a candle, slowly melting away with the passing of time.
At this age, he no longer craves glory, wealth, or even martial arts advancement. All he desires is to pass on his knowledge and enjoy a peaceful retirement."
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Jiang Ning's words resonated deeply with Wang Jin's innermost thoughts.
Although he had heard similar sentiments before, none had ever felt as genuine as this.
Wang Jin discreetly glanced at Jiang Ning a few times before quietly averting his gaze.
Let's see!
After sitting down, Jiang Ning didn't hold back.
He gulped down a large bowl of meat soup in a few mouthfuls, filling his stomach.
Then, he switched to wolfing down his food.
He might have restrained himself in front of others, but there was no need to do so in front of Wang Jin.
Wang Jin understood the temperament of martial artists and was familiar with Wang Jin's style.
Eating and drinking heartily without restraint would only earn Wang Jin's approval.
Although his appetite might be a headache for an ordinary family, as he could eat several people's worth of food, it was nothing to Wang Jin.
Wang Jin, after all, owned a large martial arts academy in the prime real estate of Luo Shui County's inner city. His wealth must far exceed Jiang Ning's imagination.
Jiang Ning's modest appetite was not worth mentioning to someone like Wang Jin, who wasn't stingy.
In a moment, Jiang Ning was full and satisfied.
A warm current slowly flowed through his limbs, replenishing the energy he had expended.
"Let's go and split some firewood to aid digestion, then practice our fists," Wang Jin suggested, glancing at Jiang Ning's stomach.
"Yes, Teacher!"
Returning to the backyard behind the kitchen, the sky darkened, and a bright crescent moon appeared overhead.
Jiang Ning approached the woodpile, picked up a thick log, and placed it upright on a wooden post.
The next moment, he flexed his right arm, revealing the muscles on his forearm.
Whoosh—
The sound of the blade slicing through the air suddenly rang out.
This was followed by the sound of wood cracking.
This strike penetrated eight to nine-tenths of the wood.
He gripped the firewood cleaver's handle and applied force with his palm, causing the muscle fibers on his right arm to become visible.
Crack!
The sound of wood fibers tearing apart filled the air, and the log was completely split in two.
【Firewood Splitting Blade Technique Experience +1】
【Technique】: Firewood Splitting Blade Technique (Proficiency 2/200)
"Once you master the Firewood Splitting Blade Technique, you won't need to expend vital energy to split wood. It's much easier this way!"
Jiang Ning smiled, feeling delighted.
Mastering this technique would make earning experience points simpler, requiring only physical strength.
(End of Chapter)
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