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Chapter 22: A Great Opportunity!
Chapter 22: A Great Opportunity!
After closing the status panel, Jiang Ning got out of bed, put on his close-fitting short robe, and pushed open the door. The faint light of dawn and the cool, flower-scented breeze greeted him, and he couldn't help but take a few deep breaths of the fresh air.
He let out a sigh of relief as he expelled the turbid air that had accumulated in his abdomen overnight, feeling refreshed and invigorated all over.
Jiang Ning then headed to the corner of the courtyard to wash up. Although the common people in this world didn't have the habit of washing up, he couldn't tolerate the taste in his mouth after waking up, a habit he had developed from his previous life in a civilized world. Since he didn't have the conditions to do so, he used a method he had read about in a book from his previous life.
He took out the willow branches that had been soaked in water overnight, chewed them with his teeth, and then used the soft fibers to clean his teeth. As he became more skilled, the willow branches became more effective. He applied the crushed charcoal to his teeth with his fingers, rubbed them clean, and then rinsed his mouth with water. Finally, he used the chewed willow branch to clean his teeth again.
After completing his oral hygiene, Jiang Ning let out a satisfied sigh and nodded his head. "Not bad!"
He then washed his face and stood naturally in the courtyard, feeling the cool breeze filled with the scent of flowers and grass. Jiang Ning began to practice his fist technique.
[Five Beasts Fist experience +1]
[Five Beasts Fist experience +1]
[Skill]: Five Beasts Fist (Entry Level 90/100)
As he finished practicing his fist technique on both sides, his Five Beasts Fist experience points reached 90. At the same time, two strands of Vital Energy were condensed and merged into his body.
Jiang Ning took a few deep breaths, feeling his heart beating rapidly in his chest, and a smile spread across his face. "I can practice two sets of fist techniques in one breath, and my physical strength has indeed improved."
He clenched his fists, feeling the free-flowing Vital Energy within him. Currently, he had over a hundred strands of Vital Energy, which could penetrate part of his arm. When this energy was released, it could greatly increase his strength for a short period.
Vital Energy was the strongest foundation for a Martial Artist.
"I'll try my strength later!"
At the fourth hour of the morning, Jiang Ning finished his breakfast and came to the front gate of the Martial Academy.
With a loud creak, he pushed open the heavy gate, and the ground trembled slightly as the door scraped against the floor.
"Junior Brother Jiang is as punctual as ever!" A man wearing a white practice uniform, holding a folding fan, spoke to Jiang Ning with a hint of a smile on his face.
"Senior Brother Cheng Ran!" Jiang Ning smiled.
Having been at the Martial Academy for over two days, he had recognized some people, including Cheng Ran, who was the most talkative.
The other students in the front courtyard didn't show any hostility towards him, but they didn't seem to welcome him either. Most of the students who could afford to join the Canglang Martial Academy were from wealthy families in the Inner City, and they formed their own circle.
Jiang Ning didn't bother to interact with them, but Cheng Ran was different. Although he was from the Inner City, he was friendly and knew all the ordinary students in the Martial Academy. During Jiang Ning's practice, Cheng Ran had taken the initiative to befriend him.
As Cheng Ran approached, the Academy Head, Wang Jin, emerged from the back courtyard. His short robe accentuated his muscular physique, like a coiled dragon.
The courtyard fell silent.
"A great opportunity is before you!" Wang Jin announced, his eyes scanning the crowd like a king surveying his domain. "Do you know what an opportunity is?"
Someone replied, "We know!"
Wang Jin's voice was calm and powerful. "You don't know. An opportunity is something that can change your fate, allow you to leap over the dragon gate, and walk out of this world."
The students' eyes sparkled with excitement. Wang Jin continued, "You should know that the world is in turmoil, with natural disasters and human calamities occurring frequently. Cults like the Worshipping God Sect are appearing everywhere."
"I know!" someone spoke up. "As far as I'm aware, just last year in our Zeshan Province, there was one medium-scale rebellion and five small-scale rebellions. They couldn't be eradicated, and the number of idolatrous shrines worshipping evil gods has reached nearly ten."
Wang Jin glanced at the speaker and nodded slightly. "Not bad!"
"Therefore, at the beginning of the year, the Divine Emperor and the only Martial Sage in this era jointly issued an edict. All provinces, prefectures, counties, and counties in the realm must establish a Patrol Bureau to oversee the Nine Provinces and monitor the people."
"The Patrol Bureau will be headed by the only Martial Sage of this era. Any idolatrous church, regardless of its origins or the identities of its members, even if they are of imperial aristocracy, will be subject to the authority of 'beheading first and reporting later'!"
"This edict will be sent to Luoshui County within a month! Before the end of the year, all provinces, prefectures, counties, and counties must establish a Patrol Bureau."
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"The personnel of the Patrol Bureau will be selected from various martial arts academies and influential powers in Luoshui County, choosing those with clean backgrounds and outstanding talent and strength."
"This is a heaven-sent opportunity for you all! You should know that in martial arts cultivation, courage, diligence, wealth, and a suitable environment are all indispensable!"
"You should understand that the owner of the Patrol Bureau is the only Martial Sage in this era, the Martial Sage who has dominated the realm for over eight hundred years. In the Patrol Bureau, they possess everything from foundational martial arts techniques for cultivating Vital Energy to the supreme secrets of the Blood Cultivating Grandmaster and the Spirit Nurturing Grandmaster!"
"All kinds of rare herbs and fundamental martial arts techniques are available!"
"None of this can be obtained in Luoshui County."
"You can even receive personal guidance from the Martial Sage by joining the Patrol Bureau!"
Upon hearing the last sentence, the entire martial arts academy erupted in excitement.
Countless people's eyes lit up with fervent gazes.
The two words 'Martial Sage' meant no less than the gods and immortals recorded in ancient texts to anyone.
A centenarian surrounded by five generations of descendants.
But the Martial Sage, dominating the realm for eight hundred years, was an existence beyond exaggeration.
Scanning the room again, Wang Jin nodded in satisfaction.
"Those who enter the Patrol Bureau are all under thirty, with clean backgrounds and from respectable families! They all possess the strength of Ranked Martial Artists."
"Canglang Martial Arts Academy has five recommendation slots, four of which have already been internally decided for your three senior brothers and one senior sister!"
"There's only one recommendation slot left, and you will compete for it."
"Three months from now, whoever achieves Mastery in two of the Five Animal Fists and Vital Energy Mastery, completing the Ranked Martial Artist level, will be accepted as my direct disciples along with your four senior brothers. The disciple acceptance ceremony will be announced throughout Luoshui County, and you will represent my, Wang Jin's, reputation when entering the Patrol Bureau."
"Remember, the number of slots to enter the Bureau is limited, and there will definitely be tests when entering. There will also be struggles with other powers! This is a chance to leap over the dragon gate! No one will give it up!"
"Entering the Patrol Bureau will inevitably involve a lot of fighting and conflict. For those unskilled in combat, this is a crisis!"
At this moment, Jiang Ning listened quietly, a fervent light flashing in his eyes.
A direct disciple, entering the Patrol Bureau.
This was a heaven-sent opportunity.
Being a direct disciple meant inheriting the master's teachings, a status not just below but even above that of blood-related children.
The Patrol Bureau, with its authority to 'behead first and report later', was clearly an enforcement agency of the highest status, as described.
If one were to compare it to the government departments of the previous era, its power and influence were even greater than that of the notorious Embroidered Uniform Guard.
The Embroidered Uniform Guard, known to anyone with some knowledge of the previous era, had a reputation that was infamous.
Not to mention that this Patrol Bureau was even above the Embroidered Uniform Guard in status, and its benefits were far superior.
As the saying goes, it's better to seek shelter under a big tree.
In the realm of Great Xia, what bigger tree could there be than the only Martial Sage of this era?
He was a terrifying existence that had suppressed the fortunes of Great Xia for over eight hundred years, a single person capable of standing against a nation—the very definition of a Martial Sage.
Once inside the Patrol Bureau, one's status would no longer be the same.
Even with insufficient strength, one could still face the local aristocratic families without fear, backed by the Patrol Bureau.
Overseeing the realm, patrolling the Nine Provinces, with the authority to 'behead first and report later'—the power was immense!
Techniques, secrets, divine armaments, rare herbs—the benefits were immense!
At this moment, Jiang Ning clenched his fists.
Within three months, I must achieve Vital Energy Perfection and the Ranked Martial Artist level.
Only then can I become Wang Jin's direct disciple and qualify to enter the Patrol Bureau.
If I can't enter the Patrol Bureau, even with my Ranked Martial Artist level, I won't fear Xu Yunfeng.
But behind Xu Yunfeng stands Cao Bin and the Cao family.
In front of the powerful Cao family, even with my Ranked Martial Artist level, I can only ensure my safety.
Becoming Wang Jin's direct disciple is different; it's enough to make them hesitate.
Not to mention entering the Patrol Bureau.
Thanks to Ling Ka Luo'er for the 500 reward and Li Cunshan for the reward and two monthly tickets! Also, thanks to Dugu Lei for two monthly tickets and the digital book friend for the monthly ticket!
(End of Chapter)
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