Chapter 22: A Grand Opportunity!

Chapter 22: A Grand Opportunity!

After closing the skill panel, Jiang Ning got out of bed, put on a tight-fitting short robe, and pushed open his room door.

The faint morning light at the horizon, accompanied by a cool breeze carrying the scent of flowers and grass, greeted him, and he couldn't help but take a few deep breaths of the fresh air.

Huff—

He exhaled the turbid air that had accumulated in his stomach overnight, and his whole body instantly felt relaxed and pleasant.

Then, Jiang Ning went to the corner of the courtyard to wash up.

The common people in this world generally didn't have the habit of washing up, but Jiang Ning, who had lived in a civilized world in his previous life, couldn't stand the taste in his mouth after waking up in the morning.

Now, without the means, he could only adopt the method he had seen in books from his previous life.

He took out the willow branches that had been soaked in water overnight, chewed them with his teeth to split them open, and then used the soft, hair-like fibers to clean his teeth.

As he became more familiar with this method, the willow branches he chewed became more effective.

In the corner, Jiang Ning took the crushed charcoal and used his fingers to apply it to his teeth, rubbing and cleaning them. After finishing, he rinsed his mouth with clear water and then used the freshly chewed willow branch to clean his teeth again.

After cleaning, Jiang Ning took a deep breath, nodded with satisfaction, and said, "Not bad at all!"

Then he washed his face and stood in the courtyard with his elbows naturally hanging down.

Feeling the cool breeze carrying the scent of flowers and grass, Jiang Ning began to practice his fists.

[Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1]



[Five Beasts Fist Experience Points +1]



[Skills]: Five Beasts Fist (Entry Level 90/100)



After practicing on both sides, Jiang Ning's accumulation of Five Beasts Fist experience points reached 90.

At the same time, two strands of Vital Energy Force were refined and integrated into his body.

Huff—

Huff—

Jiang Ning panted continuously, feeling his heart pounding in his chest, and a smile appeared on his face.

"I can practice two rounds of the fist technique in one breath, my stamina has indeed reached a new level."

He clenched his fist, feeling the Vital Energy Force flowing freely within him.

Now, with his stamina, the Vital Energy Force had already reached over a hundred strands, and such a large amount of Vital Energy Force, when gathered together, could penetrate through parts of his arms.

Once the Vital Energy Force was unleashed, it could greatly increase the power of his punches and arms for a short time. If applied to his legs and feet, it could significantly boost his speed for a brief moment.

The Vital Energy Force was the most powerful source of a martial artist's strength.

"I'll test my strength later!"

At the fourth quarter of the morning.

After breakfast, Jiang Ning went to the front yard and stood at the entrance.

Boom—

As he opened the door, pushing against the heavy martial hall gate, a slight tremor could be felt under his feet from the friction between the gate and the ground.

"Jiang Ning, you're still as punctual as ever!" A man dressed in a white training attire, gently fanning himself with a folding fan, spoke to Jiang Ning with a hint of a smile on his lips, his expression somewhat frivolous.

"Senior Brother Cheng Ran!" Jiang Ning smiled.

Having been at the martial hall for more than two days, practicing in the front yard, he had naturally gotten to know some people.

Among them, the one he got along with the best was Senior Brother Cheng Ran.

As for the rest of the martial practitioners in the front yard, even if they didn't show any hostility towards him, they were still somewhat unfriendly.

After all, most of the disciples who could afford to join the Waveflow Martial Academy were young people from the inner city.

They formed their own circle, familiar with each other.

The remaining disciples were eager to fit into the inner city disciples' circle.

Building a good relationship with the wealthy young masters of the inner city was a way to expand their network and resources.

Jiang Ning, of course, had no interest in dealing with them.

Only Senior Brother Cheng Ran was different. Although he was from the inner city, he was quite fond of making friends, and he knew all the ordinary disciples of the Waveflow Martial Academy.

When Jiang Ning was practicing martial arts two days ago, Cheng Ran took the initiative to befriend him.

Jiang Ning had no reason to refuse such a friendly gesture.

Having one more friend meant having one more path to explore.

Why refuse such an offer?

A while later.

In the front yard of the martial hall.

"Silence!" Wang Jin emerged from the rear yard.

His short robe accentuated his muscular physique, resembling the undulating body of a coiled dragon.

In an instant.

"Now, a grand opportunity lies before you all!"

At the mention of 'opportunity,' everyone's eyes lit up.

Wang Jin's gaze swept across the crowd, like a king surveying his territory, and he nodded with satisfaction.

"Do you know what an opportunity is?"

"I know!" someone spoke up.

"You don't know!" Wang Jin's tone was calm yet forceful.

He continued, "An opportunity is something that can change your fate, allowing you to soar like a dragon through the gate, and break free from this limited realm."

Upon hearing these words, everyone's eyes shone with intense fervor.

Seeing the burning passion in their eyes, Wang Jin nodded with even greater satisfaction.

He added, "You all know that in recent years, the world has been in turmoil, with natural disasters and man-made calamities occurring frequently. Various sects like the Divine Worship Sect, filled with ghosts and spirits, have been causing trouble."

"I understand!" someone spoke up, "As far as I know, last year alone, there were a total of one medium-scale rebellion and five small-scale rebellions in our Zeshan Province. The worshippers of the evil god also appeared in nearly ten different places."

Wang Jin glanced at the speaker and nodded slightly, "Not bad!"

"Therefore, at the beginning of this year, the Emperor and the only Martial Sage in the world jointly issued an edict. In all the states, prefectures, counties, and counties across the land, the Inspection Bureau must be established to oversee the Nine Provinces and inspect the millions of people."

"The Inspection Bureau will be led by the only Martial Sage in the world. Any church that worships evil gods, as well as those who cause turmoil and provoke unrest, regardless of their background or identity, even if they are of noble birth, will be executed first and reported later!"

"This edict will be pushed to Luoshui County in a month! Before the end of the year, all states, prefectures, counties, and counties must establish the Inspection Bureau."

"The personnel of the Inspection Bureau are currently selected from various martial academies and influential powers in Luoshui County, as long as they have a clean background and outstanding talent."

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for you! You should know that in martial cultivation, wealth and techniques are both essential!"

"You must understand that the owner of the Inspection Bureau is the only Martial Sage in the world, a figure who has dominated the martial world for over eight hundred years. Within the Inspection Bureau, there are foundational cultivation techniques for cultivating Vital Energy, as well as supreme secrets from Blood Transformation Masters and Soul Nourishing Grandmasters!"

"All kinds of precious herbs and fundamental martial techniques are available!"

"You will not be able to obtain any of this in Luoshui County."

"Joining the Inspection Bureau may even grant you the opportunity to receive personal guidance from the Martial Sage!"

Upon hearing the last sentence, the entire martial academy erupted in excitement.

Countless people's eyes gleamed with fiery passion.

Martial Sage.

To anyone, this was no less than the divine beings and immortals recorded in ancient texts.

A centenarian surrounded by five generations of descendants.

And the Martial Sage, who has dominated the martial world for eight hundred years, is an existence beyond exaggeration.

Scanning the entire hall once more, Wang Jin nodded in satisfaction.

"Those who enter the Inspection Bureau must be under thirty years old and come from respectable families with a clean background! They are required to have the strength of a ranked martial artist."

"Waveflow Martial Academy has five recommendation slots, four of which have already been internally decided. They are your three senior brothers and one senior sister!"

"There is one remaining recommendation slot, which you will compete for."

"In three months, if you can achieve Great Achievement in two fist techniques of the Five Beasts Fist and Great Achievement in Vital Energy cultivation, reaching the rank of a martial artist, then you will be accepted as my direct disciple, along with your four senior brothers. The disciple acceptance ceremony will be announced throughout Luoshui County, and you will represent my face, Wang Jin, as you enter the Inspection Bureau."

"Remember, the number of places in the Bureau is limited. When the time comes, there will be trials for entering the Bureau, and you will also need to compete with other powers! This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to soar like a dragon! No one will give it up!"

"Entering the Inspection Bureau will inevitably involve a lot of fighting and conflict. For those who are not skilled in combat, this is a crisis!"

At this moment, Jiang Ning listened quietly, and a fiery determination emerged in his eyes.

Direct disciple.

This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

What does it mean to be a direct disciple? It is the passing down of the legacy, and their status is not only below that of blood-related children but even above them.

And the Inspection Bureau, with its authority to execute first and report later, is clearly an extremely high-ranking law enforcement agency, as described.

If compared to the government departments of the previous life, its power and influence are even greater than that of the notorious Jinyiwei.

Jinyiwei, a name known to all who have some understanding of the history of the previous life.

Not to mention that this Inspection Bureau is even higher in status than the Jinyiwei, and its benefits are far superior.

As the saying goes, it's better to have a powerful backer.

In the Great Xia Empire, what backing could be greater than that of the only Martial Sage in the world?

He is a terrifying existence that has suppressed the fortune of the Great Xia for over eight hundred years.

As long as I can enter the Inspection Bureau, I will no longer be an ordinary person.

Even if my strength is insufficient, with the backing of the Inspection Bureau, I will have no fear when facing the various powerful families in the region.

Overseeing the world and executing first, this power is too great!

Cultivation techniques, secret manuals, divine weapons, and precious herbs, the benefits are also too great!

At this moment, Jiang Ning clenched his fists.

Within three months, I must achieve perfection in Vital Energy cultivation and reach the rank of a martial artist.

Only then can I become Wang Jin's direct disciple and gain the qualification to enter the Inspection Bureau.

If I cannot enter the Inspection Bureau, even if I achieve the rank of a martial artist, I will not fear Xu Yunfeng.

But behind Xu Yunfeng stands Cao Bin and the Cao family.

In the face of the powerful Cao family, if a conflict arises, achieving the rank of a martial artist will only be enough to protect myself.

However, becoming Wang Jin's direct disciple is different.

(End of Chapter)

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