Chapter 193: Intermediate Martial Arts, Gale Thunder Archery

Chapter 193: Intermediate Martial Arts, Gale Thunder Archery

In the front yard of Cao Manor.

Cao Guangsheng remained silent for a long time before closing his eyes.

"The Cao family has surrendered!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning waved his hand, "Take them all away!"

"Yes, Sir!" Ran Hongmei bowed.

Just then, a boy around eleven or twelve years old spoke up, "Jiang Ning, you will regret this! Big Brother Cao Rong will avenge us!" Before he could finish, a middle-aged woman beside him quickly covered his mouth with force.

As Jiang Ning's gaze fell on them.

The middle-aged woman's eyes immediately filled with pleading.

"Take them away!" Jiang Ning waved his hand.

Xie Xiaojiu and Ran Hongmei sprang into action.

A moment later.

With Cao Guangsheng's resistance gone, the entire Cao Manor quickly returned to a state of calm.

Those who were still alive had all surrendered.

"Commander Jiang, we have completed the mission!" Liu Fuzhuan led his men, escorting a group of people before Jiang Ning.

"Thank you, Commander Liu!" Jiang Ning bowed.

"It's no trouble! No trouble at all!" Liu Fuzhuan chuckled, "I dare not accept the title of 'Sir'!"

He then said, "Some of the Cao family members who tried to escape over the wall resisted, and in the heat of the moment, we had to kill a few of them. I hope Commander Jiang won't blame us for this."

Jiang Ning pointed at the corpses on the ground in the front yard, "Lord Hong has ordered that those who resist shall be executed without mercy! Commander Liu, you have done well in carrying out this order."

"As long as I'm not at fault," Liu Fuzhuan chuckled.

Then he glanced at the corpses in the front yard, now stained with rainwater and blood, the entire front yard of Cao Manor was dyed red with blood.

"Commander Jiang, you must be cautious of Cao Rong from now on!"

"I understand," Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

Before setting out, Jiang Ning was well aware.

That Cao Rong, who was far away in Dongling City, would surely seek revenge for today's raid on his family.

He had mentally prepared himself for this.

The next day.

News of the Cao family's raid by Jiang Ning's team spread like a storm throughout Luoshui County.

Overnight, Luoshui County underwent a complete transformation.

The Cao family's assets were seized, and the remaining two hundred people were imprisoned in various jails across the county.

With the Cao family's downfall, their control over various industries in Luoshui County was instantly up for grabs, becoming a lucrative opportunity.

At the Inspection Office.

"Sir!"

As Jiang Ning stepped into his courtyard, he saw Xie Xiaojiu waiting in the courtyard.

"What's the matter?" Jiang Ning asked.

Xie Xiaojiu replied, "Sir, please follow me. Last night, I took advantage of the darkness and brought some valuables from the Cao family."

"You're telling me this?" Jiang Ning smiled.

Xie Xiaojiu's expression turned serious, "Without your help before, how could I, Xie Xiaojiu, have achieved my current status? It's only right that I share this with you."

Jiang Ning smiled.

Last night, in the heavy rain.

With the enhancement of his extraordinary senses and his affinity with water spirits.

His perception reached an exaggerated level.

Especially with the breakthrough in his psychic energy, he could clearly feel his perception expanding, and every movement in Cao Manor was within his mental grasp.

He was naturally aware of Xie Xiaojiu's secret actions the previous night, but he chose to turn a blind eye.

In an instant.

Xie Xiaojiu led Jiang Ning to the inner hall and removed the black cloth covering a table.

A treasure chest, slightly larger than a palm, appeared before Jiang Ning.

Sparkling with treasures, the gold and silver objects reflected captivating golden and silver rays under the sunlight.

Witnessing this scene, Jiang Ning's heart stirred.

Xie Xiaojiu explained, "Sir, according to my estimation, there are about three hundred thousand taels of silver here. I dared not take more, as Commander Ye arrived quickly last night, and there were many people around."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

Xie Xiaojiu claimed she didn't dare take more, but he had seized a significant amount.

The Nalushimi Ring had proven extremely useful the previous night.

Especially with the poor visibility in Cao Manor due to his 'Cloud and Rain Incarnation' technique, he had thoroughly scavenged numerous items.

When Commander Ye arrived, he had nothing in his hands, perfectly avoiding suspicion.

However, at this moment, looking at the wealth before him, Jiang Ning was also quite surprised.

He roughly estimated the value of the items he had collected the previous night, and it amounted to just over twenty thousand taels.

Xie Xiaojiu's collection seemed less extensive, but it was evident that they were all extremely valuable gold, silver, and jewels.

Especially the jewelry and gold, which were of immense value.

"No wonder she's from a wealthy family!" Jiang Ning exclaimed in his heart.

Then he spoke, "Take these items and sell them for two thousand taels of silver in banknotes. As for the rest, they are yours to keep."

"Thank you, Sir Xie!" Xie Xiaojiu didn't refuse and promptly packed everything up efficiently.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was also in high spirits.

After raiding the Cao family's assets last night and obtaining this bounty, he now had a solution for his urgent need for Essence Energy points.

He glanced at his panel once more.

【Name】: Jiang Ning

【Essence Energy】: 197.3

【Skills】:

Firewood Chopping Blade Technique (4th Limit Break 5000/5000) (Attributes: Touching and Understanding, Blade like a Gale, Divine Blade Control, Human-Blade Unity)



Water Proficiency (4th Limit Break 5000/5000) (Attributes: Underwater Breathing, Water Control Technique, Water Spirit Affinity, Cloud and Rain Incarnation)



Currently, he was severely lacking in Essence Energy points.

The experience points for both the Firewood Chopping Blade Technique and Water Proficiency had been maxed out for an unknown period, and the only limitation now was his Essence Energy points.

The 5th Limit Break for these two skills required a total of 200 Essence Energy points.

In other words, just to break the limits for these two skills, he needed over 200 Essence Energy points.

Not to mention the 6th and 7th Limit Breaks that would come later.

Whether it was the Firewood Chopping Blade Technique or Water Proficiency, obtaining experience points for these two skills was incredibly easy.

Therefore, the only thing holding him back from breaking through was his Essence Energy points.

But now, with the loot from raiding the Cao family and these tens of thousands of taels of silver, he had a way to rapidly increase his Essence Energy points.

Just like the fifty-year-old blood lotus he had found in Luoshui Lake, its medicinal power had allowed him to gain over twenty Essence Energy points in just one day.

And that blood lotus was quite affordable for his current wealth.

According to market prices, it only cost between eight hundred to a thousand taels.

Even though this fifty-year-old blood lotus had no effect on him at present, the price of less than a thousand taels was still worth it just for the gain of over twenty Essence Energy points.

As long as his skills improved, it would be a significant boost for him.

At this moment, a voice called out from outside the courtyard.

"Sir Jiang!"

The two of them immediately recognized the voice as belonging to Feng Jiuge.

Xie Xiaojiu quickly packed up the box on the table and closed it.

Jiang Ning also stepped out.

"Captain Feng, what's the rush? What's the matter?"

"Sir, you're here!" Feng Jiuge stopped in her tracks and said, "The Governor wants to see you!"

"Understood!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Then he turned to the people inside the house and said, "Xiaojiu, you go and take care of your business! I'll go and see the Governor!"

Xie Xiaojiu, dressed in a black martial outfit with her hair in a ponytail, stepped out.

She appeared empty-handed, "Sir, rest assured! Within two to three days, I'll have completed the task you assigned me!"

Jiang Ning nodded and then said to Feng Jiuge, "Let's go!"

In the tower.

"Governor!" Jiang Ning looked at Hong Minghu, who had his back turned to him as he gazed at the scenery beyond the railing.

"You're here!" Hong Minghu turned around.

Then he said, "You did well last night!"

"It was my duty!" Jiang Ning replied.

"Do you know that last night, you eradicated a stronghold of the Idolatry Sect in the Cao family and killed one of their Incense Masters?" Hong Minghu's eyes burned with intensity as he looked at Jiang Ning.

"I'm aware of that," Jiang Ning said.

Hong Minghu was slightly surprised, "Oh? Then do you know that any Incense Master of the Idolatry Sect has the ability to transform into a Divine Descendant form, making them incredibly powerful and nearly invincible?"

"I didn't know that," Jiang Ning replied.

Upon hearing this, Hong Minghu fell silent, staring intently at Jiang Ning.

Early this morning, after receiving Ye Qiu's report about the events of the previous night, he was shocked to the core.

Just as he had said, any Incense Master of the Idolatry Sect possessed the strength of a 7th Stage Martial Dao practitioner.

Furthermore, when the Idolatry Sect members worshipped their deities and received blessings, they could transform into the Divine Descendant form.

In this form, they had limitless strength, were impervious to blades and guns, and possessed incredible regenerative abilities, making them virtually immortal and indestructible.

Once a 6th Stage Martial Dao practitioner transformed into the Divine Descendant form, even a 7th Stage practitioner would be unable to harm them for a while.

Hong Minghu never imagined that there was a 7th Stage Incense Master in the Cao family who could transform into the Divine Descendant form, yet he had fallen at Jiang Ning's hands without causing him any trouble.

"Could this young man have broken through again?" Hong Minghu wondered, looking at Jiang Ning's calm expression.

"Why are you looking at me like that, Governor?" Jiang Ning suddenly asked.

Hearing this, Hong Minghu decided to voice his thoughts.

Jiang Ning spoke up, "Commander Jiang completed the mission so brilliantly last night, and his strength has also improved. What a remarkable feat!"

"There was some improvement!" Jiang Ning replied. "But the main reason for last night's success was the enemy's underestimation."

Looking at Hong Minghu at that moment, Jiang Ning could sense his confusion and quickly found an excuse.

Hong Minghu nodded slightly, "It's understandable for that incense master to underestimate you, given your youth."

Hong Minghu found Jiang Ning's explanation reasonable based on his knowledge. The incense master had the ability to transform into a divine descendant but died in his human form.

This fact supported Jiang Ning's statement; the incense master had indeed underestimated his opponent.

If not for his overconfidence, he wouldn't have died so miserably.

Hong Minghu reached under the table and produced something, then handed it to Jiang Ning, "Take these contribution points to the Administrative Office for registration or use. It's a reward for your outstanding performance last night."

Jiang Ning accepted the small cloth bag from Hong Minghu. He shook it lightly, and a pleasant sound emerged from within.

"Thank you, Governor!" Jiang Ning bowed slightly.

As Jiang Ning exited the building, his mood improved.

Hong Minghu's gesture was truly generous.

Jiang Ning had just opened the bag for a glance and saw that it contained at least ten thousand contribution points.

Based on the value of contribution points, these were worth over ten thousand taels of silver.

If one were to exchange silver for contribution points, it would require over twenty thousand taels to acquire this many.

This was indeed a bountiful harvest!

"Sir, what did the Governor want from you?" Feng Jiuge hurried over after seeing Jiang Ning.

"It's nothing, just a reward," Jiang Ning replied, glancing at Feng Jiuge.

"By the way, why are you waiting for me here?"

Feng Jiuge smiled, "Do you want the manuscript of our family's Infernal Spear Technique?"

Jiang Ning was taken aback by her words and looked at Feng Jiuge, "Did your father agree?"

Feng Jiuge nodded, "He did!"

She continued, "Do you want to exchange?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning said, "Now?"

Feng Jiuge shook her head, "It'll take three days. The manuscript of the Infernal Spear Technique will be delivered in three days. I'll come to you then!"

"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded and added, "In three days, I'll bring the Canglang Sword Technique!"

At the Administrative Office.

Elder: "I need to exchange for the Gale Thunder Archery!"

"Gale Thunder Archery?" The old woman at the office looked at Jiang Ning in surprise.

Gale Thunder Archery was a Mid-stage martial art and a rare archery technique.

Originating from the Gale Thunder Sect, it was their signature skill.

Once upon a time, disciples of the Gale Thunder Sect gained considerable fame through their mastery of this archery technique.

However, times have changed.

The once-glorious Gale Thunder Sect had fallen into ruin, and the Gale Thunder Archery had been kept in the Martial Sage Mansion.

"Gale Thunder Archery is not cheap; it requires 13,000 contribution points to acquire!" the old woman stated.

"I understand, senior!" Jiang Ning replied respectfully.

He took out thirteen silver jade discs from the cloth bag, each representing a thousand contribution points.

These silver jade discs were the internal currency of the Inspection Office.

Bronze items were worth a hundred contribution points each, while silver jade discs were valued at a thousand.

Jiang Ning had just counted them; after spending 13,000 contribution points, he still had 2,300 points left.

The old woman took the silver jade discs that Jiang Ning placed on the counter, carefully inspected them, and nodded.

"Alright!"

She then looked at Jiang Ning, "The Gale Thunder Archery, right?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded again.

"Come back tomorrow to collect it!" the old woman said.

After she finished speaking, she blew a breath, and in an instant, a green light appeared at the door, quickly landing on the counter.

The green light revealed a palm-sized raptor with a hooked beak and blade-like claws, its feathers a deep blue.

The old woman wrote the words 'Gale Thunder Archery' on a piece of white paper and tied it to the raptor's claw.

"Gale Thunder Archery can only be found in the prefecture city, and it will take a day to arrange. Come back to the Administrative Office tomorrow at this time, and you'll be able to receive the Gale Thunder Archery you requested!" the old woman said to Jiang Ning as she secured the paper to the raptor's claw.

"I understand, senior!" Jiang Ning replied.

At that moment, Jiang Ning realized why the office seemed so spacious despite the extensive goods list. All the valuable items needed to be arranged from elsewhere.

(End of Chapter)

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