Chapter 229: Jiang Li's Right Arm Heals

Chapter 229: Jiang Li's Right Arm Heals

At Canglang Martial Academy, Jiang Ning greeted his master, "Greetings, Master!"

Wang Jin looked at Jiang Ning, his brows furrowing with concern. "I heard that He Jinyun is dead. Did you know that?"

Jiang Ning nodded calmly, "I know."

Wang Jin sighed deeply as he gazed at Jiang Ning. "You were too impulsive! How dare you target someone of He Jinyun's status! Don't you fear the consequences of your actions?"

Jiang Ning replied, "Apart from you and me, no one else knows about this matter."

Wang Jin shook his head. "I believe you, but... do those in power truly need evidence for their actions?"

Wang Jin then fixed his gaze on Jiang Ning's eyes. "I'll ask you this—at the stage you've reached, when you act, do you require evidence for taking someone's life?"

Jiang Ning was momentarily taken aback by these words.

Wang Jin continued, "Evidence is not important! The laws of Daxia are merely tools to maintain control and restrict the common folk, preventing chaos among them. They are not meant to constrain those in power."

"The higher you climb, the more you'll understand a fundamental truth—a naked truth—the law of the jungle, where the weak are preyed upon by the strong, is an eternal theorem!"

"The weak are born to be trampled upon!"

"When your fists are strong, who will talk about evidence or reason with you?"

"He Jinyun's death! Even if Duke of Qinghe suspects you, it poses a significant threat to you, even without evidence proving your involvement."

Leaving the Canglang Martial Academy, Jiang Ning's heart became enlightened.

His previous understanding was still rooted in his past life as an ordinary commoner.

Ordinary people need evidence and laws to protect themselves, as Wang Jin just mentioned.

Laws and regulations are merely shackles imposed by rulers on commoners.

With these shackles in place, Daxia can maintain harmony and stability, preventing unrest.

As for those in power, rules are what they establish.

These rules are not meant to bind them but are cages that confine them.

"Perhaps the law of the jungle is the ultimate truth in this world!" Jiang Ning thought, recalling his past life's experiences and whispering to himself.

On his way home, Jiang Ning was deep in thought.

Soon, he reached his own doorstep.

"Someone's here?" Jiang Ning's expression turned grave as he saw the open gate.

Usually, the gate to his mansion remained closed, as Xiao Dou Bao was still young, and leaving it open could be dangerous, allowing the little one to run out.

But with the gate open now, it meant someone had come to visit.

At this particular moment, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel the weight of the situation.

The next moment, he stepped up to the gate.

His eyes were level with the gate, and through the open entrance, he saw a man and a woman standing on either side of the door.

Their faces were youthful and unfamiliar, but the clothes they wore, bearing the mark of Medicine King Valley, were instantly recognizable to Jiang Ning.

Upon seeing Jiang Ning, the pair hurried forward, their faces filled with respect. "Greetings, Commander Jiang. Our Headmaster has come to pay a visit, and has been waiting for you in the mansion for quite some time!"

Headmaster?

Hearing these words, Jiang Ning's heart sank with gravity.

The Headmaster they spoke of was undoubtedly the Valley Lord of Medicine King Valley, a true powerhouse in Dongling County, in Jiang Ning's eyes.

Unlike himself, who could only dominate a small county, the Valley Lord held sway over an entire county, ten times the size of a mere county.

In such a vast territory, countless powerful warriors roamed.

And among them, Medicine King Valley stood out as the foremost power in all of Dongling County.

The status and identity of its Valley Lord were self-evident.

Moreover, according to Jiang Ning's knowledge, the Valley Lord was a true Fifth Rank Inner Fortitude Realm expert, his aura reaching the intensity of a gale.

According to the books, such a powerful warrior could slay a thousand enemies with a single sword.

Defeating ten thousand enemies was within the capabilities of such a strong individual.

Recalling his previous conflicts with Medicine King Valley, Jiang Ning remembered intercepting their path, killing the rogue Jiang Long Tian Bu Yi, and privately consuming the two Leopard Embryo Transformation Pills.

Later, he had also killed the valley's elder, Liu Qingsong.

"This doesn't bode well!" Jiang Ning's heart sank with gravity.

But having come this far, Jiang Ning also knew that the Valley Lord could easily cover the hundred-meter distance with a single stride.

With the Valley Lord's strength, Jiang Ning's presence at the gate would not go unnoticed.

Moreover, his family, including his elder brother and sister-in-law, were at home, making retreat even less of an option.

Jiang Ning believed that with his current official status, even if the Valley Lord harbored ill intentions, he wouldn't dare to openly attack him in broad daylight.

In the martial world, no one dared to publicly assassinate an official of Daxia in plain sight.

This is a major taboo!

The next moment, Jiang Ning calmly spoke up. "You two, lead the way!"

"Yes!" The two immediately responded.

Then, he gestured with his hand, "Please follow me, Commander Jiang!"

Stepping over the threshold, the two led Jiang Ning towards the East Courtyard.

"Commander Jiang, about an hour ago, our Grandmaster specially paid a visit to you! Since he heard that you happened to be out and not at home, our Grandmaster is waiting for you in your East Courtyard!" The two explained to Jiang Ning as they led the way.

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning felt a bit more at ease, sensing the attitude between the two.

If they had come with ill intentions, they would not have treated him with such reverence.

A moment later, the two led the way, and they arrived at the East Courtyard.

As they approached the East Courtyard, Jiang Ning heard Jiang Li's barely audible, extremely suppressed voice of pain.

In that instant, Jiang Ning's eyes suddenly became sharp.

With a swift movement, he took a stride and appeared inside the East Courtyard.

At the same time, a refined and gentle voice also sounded within the courtyard.

"Brother Li, endure a little longer. The fact that you can feel the pain in your right arm proves that the sensation in your right hand has recovered!"

At that moment, Jiang Ning saw a middle-aged man in a long blue robe standing before Jiang Li, gently kneading and pinching Jiang Li's right arm.

Jiang Li's face was contorted, and large beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

"Is that Commander Jiang?" The middle-aged man noticed the commotion at the entrance and immediately greeted Jiang Ning.

"I am Jiang Ning!"

"I am Lu Qingshan."

"So, it's Valley Lord Lu!" Jiang Ning said, then fixed his gaze on Jiang Li's right arm, "Valley Lord Lu, what are you trying to do?"

Lu Qingshan explained, "I observed that Commander Jiang's older brother, Jiang Li's right arm, still has a chance of recovery. So, I'm giving it a try first to see if it's possible to completely heal it and restore Jiang Li's right arm to its original state."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning was slightly surprised.

"How does it feel, brother?" He immediately looked at Jiang Li.

"It's great!" Jiang Li grinned, revealing his teeth, and the beads of sweat on his forehead dripped, causing his lips to twitch slightly.

It was evident that he was enduring immense pain at that moment.

However, Jiang Ning could see a sincere smile on Jiang Li's face.

Jiang Li continued, "My right arm had lost all sensation long ago, but now, in front of Divine Physician Lu, I can actually feel the pain."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning also felt much more relieved.

Anyone who had experienced paralysis knew that the fear was not the pain but the absence of any sensation, not knowing when there was pain.

As long as one could feel the pain, it meant there was still a chance of recovery.

If even the sense of pain could not be perceived, it indicated that the nerves were completely dead, making recovery almost impossible.

At that moment, Jiang Ning quietly approached the two, not wanting to disturb them.

If Jiang Li's right arm could be healed, it would be a tremendous blessing.

At the same time, after Lu Qingshan finished kneading every part of Jiang Li's right arm, he looked at Jiang Li's face, drenched in sweat like a rain-soaked mountain, but he remained silent.

Lu Qingshan nodded in approval, "What a man! Enduring all this without a sound!"

"Is there hope for recovery?" Jiang Li's eyes filled with anticipation as he looked at Lu Qingshan.

Lu Qingshan's face immediately broke into a smile, "Rest assured! With my help, even if it can't be fully restored to its original state, recovering eight or nine-tenths is no problem at all!"

After saying this, he turned to Gongsun Yu beside him, "Elder Gongsun, help me support him!"

"Yes, Elder Gongsun!" Gongsun Yu quickly steadied Jiang Li's right arm.

Then, Lu Qingshan took out a needle pouch from his waist, and as he opened it, a row of fine golden needles appeared before their eyes.

The golden needles pierced Jiang Li's right arm, causing him to grit his teeth and tremble all over.

"Is it tingly and painful?" Lu Qingshan looked up at Jiang Li.

Jiang Li struggled to control his expression and nodded, "It's tingly, numb, itchy, and painful, sometimes feeling like millions of ants crawling inside my arm."

As he spoke, Jiang Li's five fingers began to tremble involuntarily.

Lu Qingshan glanced at Jiang Li's moving fingers and said, "This is a normal phenomenon! I will use these golden needles to infuse inner breath and assist in the recovery of sensation in your right arm."

Time passed slowly.

Jiang Ning stood quietly by the side.

After about half an hour, Lu Qingshan clapped his hands and waved his hand, and the densely packed golden needles piercing Jiang Li's arm were collected into his hand.

Then, Lu Qingshan took out a small white jade jar from his body.

This jar contained a medicinal ointment worth a thousand gold, and it was the key to whether Jiang Li's paralyzed right arm could fully recover.

The next moment, Lu Qingshan opened the small jar.

"Don't move!" He cautioned.

Then, he carefully applied the medicinal ointment to Jiang Li's paralyzed right arm, covering every inch of skin.

After that, he took out a roll of white medicinal cloth from his body and wrapped it around Jiang Li's right arm.

Seeing Lu Qingshan's skilled movements, it was clear that he had prepared everything in advance, which put Jiang Ning's mind at ease once more.



This also indicated that before Lu Qingshan's visit, he had already made preparations to treat Jiang Li's paralyzed right arm.

After thoroughly wrapping the white medicinal cloth, Lu Qingshan once again grabbed Jiang Li's right hand and closed his eyes to stimulate his inner breath.

Seeing this, Gongsun Yu and Jiang Ning, who were standing by, remained silent, quietly awaiting the end of the treatment.

Half an hour passed.

Lu Qingshan unwrapped the medicinal cloth, and the medicinal ointment that had already dried and crumbled into white pieces instantly fell off Jiang Li's arm.

"Jiang Li, give it a try!" Lu Qingshan wiped the fine sweat on his forehead and said to Jiang Li.

Hearing this, Jiang Li immediately clenched his fist, and his five fingers instantly curled into a claw.

After repeating this several times, a thick joy appeared on Jiang Li's face.

The next moment, he was about to kneel on one knee.

"Hey!" Jiang Li's knee had just bent halfway when he realized that he couldn't kneel down at all.

He immediately looked up and saw a faint smile on Lu Qingshan's face.

"There's no need for such a grand gesture! I merely fulfilled my duty as a doctor in treating your arm."

"For Lu Shenyi to treat my paralyzed right arm, this gratitude is as heavy as a mountain." Jiang Li immediately cupped his hands in gratitude.

A faint smile appeared on Lu Qingshan's face.

Then, he took out a small crystal vial from his bosom.

"This vial contains a type of oil. Apply it all over your arm once every morning, and it will help your arm recover to its original state!"

Jiang Li took the vial, his expression solemn as he cupped his hands in a respectful salute.

"Many thanks, Lu Shenyi!"

Then, he turned to Jiang Ning: "Little brother, I'll leave you two to chat. I'm going to the East Courtyard to prepare some things."

After leaving the East Courtyard.

Jiang Li's heart was filled with mixed emotions.

He was well aware that today, Lu Qingshan, Lu Shenyi, was able to cure his right arm, and all of this was because of his younger brother, Jiang Ning.

If not for Jiang Ning, with his current identity, how could he possibly have the esteemed Valley Lord of Medicine King Valley lower himself to come to their home and treat his paralyzed right arm?

In silent admiration, he immediately smiled with joy and rushed to the place where Liu Wanwan was.

He wanted to quickly tell Liu Wanwan the good news that his paralyzed right arm could now move freely.

On the other side.

Jiang Ning and Lu Qingshan sat facing each other in the pavilion.

"Many thanks, Lu Valley Lord!" Jiang Ning said with a cupped hand.

At this moment, how could he not understand that Lu Qingshan's visit today was not as an enemy but as a friend, filled with goodwill.

If it weren't for this goodwill, how could he have treated Jiang Li's paralyzed arm injury?

Moreover, from the fine sweat that appeared on Lu Qingshan's forehead just now, it was clear that completely curing Jiang Li's paralyzed arm injury in a short time was not that simple.

The fact that a top-tier expert at the peak of the Fifth Rank, with an inner breath like a gale, was made to sweat indicated the difficulty of the task.

"It was but a minor effort!" Lu Qingshan smiled and waved his hand dismissively.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning also took out his wine flask.

In the flask, the mysterious black stone had been soaked for a long time, infusing the wine with its essence.

When he usually drank this wine infused with the black stone, not only could he increase his water proficiency experience, but it could also enhance his bone structure and alter his martial talent.

Usually, he enjoyed it by himself.

Today, because Lu Qingshan specially treated Jiang Li's right arm, he took out this fine wine to share.

The next moment.

Jiang Ning waved his hand.

A porcelain bowl instantly appeared in front of Lu Qingshan.

Seeing this, Lu Qingshan's gaze focused.

"Lu Valley Lord, your knowledge is indeed vast!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Lu Qingshan smiled slightly: "With a few more years of experience, one naturally knows more than the average person."

After saying this, he looked at Jiang Ning with admiration: "No wonder Commander Jiang has achieved so much. It turns out that he was born with spiritual wisdom and possesses the Immortal Root, a rare talent for the martial path."

"If you were born in ancient times, perhaps you could have stepped onto the Immortal Path, becoming a high and mighty, immortal being who lives forever."

Jiang Ning shook his head: "Lu Valley Lord, your praise is too much! In ancient times, those with the Immortal Root were numerous, and cultivators were as common as crucian carp in the river. How many of them truly achieved success and became immortals who could look up to the heavens and down upon the earth?"

"I'm just one of the countless mortals."

As he spoke, Jiang Ning also filled the large bowl in front of Lu Qingshan with wine.

As the wine poured into the bowl, countless silver spots floated in the liquid, instantly resembling a galaxy falling into the bowl.

"This wine..."

(End of Chapter)

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