Chapter 235: Limit Break, Water and Fire Immortal Garment!

Chapter 235: Limit Break, Water and Fire Immortal Garment!

Indoors.

Xie Xiaojiu closed the door, keeping the snowstorm outside, and then removed the black fox fur cloak from her back, placing it on the table beside her.

Afterwards, she sat next to Jiang Ning, rubbing her hands together, her face appearing rosy under the glow of the charcoal fire.

"Sir, do you know why I came to see you?" Xie Xiaojiu asked, addressing Jiang Ning.

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

"A few days ago, I officially entered the Seventh Rank!" Xie Xiaojiu exclaimed, her face beaming with pride as she slightly lifted her chin.

"Impressive!" Jiang Ning exclaimed sincerely.

Although he had already reached the Seventh Rank Peak, he was two years older than Xie Xiaojiu.

However, he knew that he shouldn't be judged by ordinary standards.

For Xie Xiaojiu to have reached this level at her age was remarkable; she was a true prodigy among the youth of Luoshui County.

It was worth noting that even someone as renowned and high-ranking as Wang Jin was only at the Seventh Rank Peak.

When compared to Wang Jin, Xie Xiaojiu's youth and potential were evident, making her the undisputed first among the younger generation in Luoshui County, second only to Jiang Ning himself.

At that moment, Xie Xiaojiu heard Jiang Ning's praise, and a smile immediately appeared on her face.

"Before you, my small achievement is hardly worth praising!"

"Compared to your brilliance, I'm merely a flickering firefly in the night!"

Jiang Ning shook his head with a smile, "Aside from myself, you are indeed the foremost among the young generation in Luoshui County!"

"That's true!" Xie Xiaojiu's face lit up with excitement, "I shouldn't be compared to you; in this world, there are few who can stand shoulder to shoulder with you."

Hearing Xie Xiaojiu's exaggerated words, Jiang Ning couldn't help but shake his head.

Just then, the house door was pushed open again.

A fiery figure appeared, and the visitor was none other than Feng Jiuge.

"Sir!" Feng Jiuge glanced at Xie Xiaojiu indifferently and then addressed Jiang Ning.

"Have you settled your father's affairs?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Thank you for your concern, sir. It's all taken care of!" Feng Jiuge replied.

Then she added, "The news you asked me to investigate has been found!"

"How so?" Jiang Ning inquired.

Feng Jiuge explained, "According to my father, He Jinyun's death reached the ears of the Qinghe Marquis Manor in Dongling City, and they are furious!"

"But who they will send and when they will arrive is still unknown!"

"I understand!" Jiang Ning nodded.

At that moment, Feng Jiuge seemed to think of something, and her eyes widened in shock as she looked at Jiang Ning.

"It can't be..."

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Don't just stand there at the door; come in and warm yourself by the fire!"

"Yes, sir!"

Feng Jiuge immediately complied, pushing down the frightening thought in her mind, and then she turned to close the room door.

That day.

Outside, the snowstorm raged, while Xie Xiaojiu and Feng Jiuge sat quietly by Jiang Ning's side, warming themselves by the fire and occasionally bringing him hot tea.

Jiang Ning, meanwhile, was continuously practicing the Water and Fire Essence Technique, gaining experience in this skill.

In the blink of an eye.

Three days had passed.

Jiang Ning pushed open the room door, and outside, the snowstorm continued, with only wind and no snow.

"Forget it, I won't go to the Inspection Office in this weather!" Jiang Ning shook his head indifferently.

He closed the door again.

In this weather, even walking outside was inconvenient.

After consecutive days of snowfall, thick snow had already covered the roads.

Even with workers clearing the snow daily in the inner city, removing the snow from the streets, it would still be around noon before carriages could pass through.

If he were to leave this early, he would have to rely on his own two feet to get around.

"In this weather, the people in the outer city must be struggling!" Jiang Ning suddenly thought of the stray cats that froze to death in the winter of his previous life.

Forget it!

He shook his head, not wanting to dwell on such matters.

Such grand national concerns were not suited for him.

In his eyes, living well and ensuring the well-being of those around him was enough!

Let others worry about the world; he would focus on himself and those close to him.

Not to mention that he didn't have such lofty ideals, even if he did, he was far from reaching that level of accomplishment.

In this world, he was merely an insignificant Eighth Rank official, and in the Martial Dao, he was just a small Seventh Rank.

Truly, in the grand scheme of things, he was still a minuscule figure.

After closing the door, Jiang Ning opened his system panel and took a look.

【Name】: Jiang Ning

【Essence Energy】: 235.17

【Skills】:

Literary Proficiency (4 Limit Breaks 2378/5000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Keen Mind, Exceptional Insight)



Five Animal Fist (1 Limit Break 787/2000) (Characteristics: Vital Energy Stored in the Five Organs)



Firewood Splitting Sword Technique (5 Limit Breaks 6000/6000) (Characteristics: Lateral Thinking, Blade Like Gale, Divine Blade Control, Man and Blade as One, Water Spirit Body)



Inner Core Nourishment Technique (Minor Accomplishment 713/5000)



Vajra Unshakable Body (Minor Accomplishment 453/5000)



Water Proficiency (6 Limit Breaks 3763/7000) (Characteristics: Underwater Breathing, Water Control Technique+, Water Spirit Affinity, Cloud and Rain Manipulation, Water Spirit)



Gale Thunder Archery (3 Limit Breaks 49/4000) (Characteristics: Gale and Thunder, Heart of Archery, Gale and Thunder Arrows)



Water and Fire Essence Technique (Complete Mastery 777/1000)



The Water and Fire Essence Technique had now reached Complete Mastery.

And the experience points have increased by 776 points, reaching the full level.

These days, aside from his daily routine of eating and resting, he's been primarily focusing on gaining experience in the Water and Fire Essence Technique.

Now, he has also reached the full level, and the first Limit Break is not far off.

"With my current efficiency, I can complete the first Limit Break of the Water and Fire Essence Technique within the day!" Jiang Ning looked at his panel, his mind filled with determination.

Then, he continued to practice the technique indoors.

[Water and Fire Essence Technique Experience +1]



[Water and Fire Essence Technique Experience +3]



[Water and Fire Essence Technique Experience +3]



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Outside Luoshui County.

A dragon steed, standing tall at one zhang, galloped through the snow.

The horse's hooves moved swiftly, kicking up snowflakes with each stride.

On the horse's back sat a valiant man, dressed in a thin white robe, his face as fair as jade, with sword-like eyebrows and starry eyes.

In front of this man, the extreme cold seemed insignificant.

Even the howling cold wind that rushed into his white robe didn't cause his eyebrows to furrow.

"Luoshui County! We're here!" The man slightly raised his head, and he could see the three characters on the county gate in the distance.

At the same time, the sound of the horse's hooves attracted the attention of the soldiers on guard in the cold wind.

The moment they saw the white-robed man on the dragon steed, the soldiers on the city wall became solemn.

Whether it was traveling in the snowstorm or the fact that the man was riding a dragon steed standing over one zhang tall, it was enough to prove the extraordinary identity of the visitor.

A moment later, the man grabbed a long spear with his right hand and pulled on the reins with his left.

Yin—

The dragon steed neighed, emitting a deep and muffled dragon's roar.

On the other side, a deputy commander's eyes widened in surprise.

"A purebred dragon steed!"

"Sir, are purebred dragon steeds very valuable?" A captain beside him asked immediately.

"Very valuable! Purebred dragon steeds are worth a hundred gold!" The deputy commander replied.

"Hiss—" Hearing this, the captain beside him gasped, taking in a breath of cold air.

A hundred gold meant a hundred taels of gold.

If converted to silver, it would be ten thousand taels.

Then, the captain spoke again, "In that case, the visitor is not simple!"

"Definitely not simple!" The deputy commander nodded, "To travel in this heavy snow and wear such thin clothing, how could he be ordinary? He must be a master!"

At this moment, the young man spoke up, "Open the city gates!"

His voice thundered, echoing through the snowy ground and reaching the surroundings.

"Brave man! It's not yet time to open the city gates, please wait outside for half an hour!" The deputy commander on the city wall immediately leaned out and shouted.

"I'll say it again, open the gates!" The man outside the city shouted, then added, "I am the second son of the Qinghe Marquis!"

Upon hearing this, the deputy commander on the city wall trembled.

"Open the city gates!" He immediately turned back and shouted.

"Open the city gates!" Before the person behind him could finish speaking, the deputy commander interrupted.

With this order,

In less than a moment.

The city gates trembled and slowly opened to the sides.

As the gates opened, the accumulated snow on the surroundings fell in a rustle.

When the city gates opened to a width of one zhang,

The man on the dragon steed outside the city pulled on the reins, and the dragon steed immediately moved its four hooves, rushing into the city.

"Second Young Master, please slow down!" The deputy commander stood at the city gates, his face filled with a smile as he spoke.

The man didn't say a word and entered the city without looking back.

A moment later,

Only when the man was far away did the deputy commander finally let out a sigh of relief.

Seeing this, the captain beside him spoke up, "Sir, you didn't verify his identity, and you broke the rules to let him into the city, aren't you afraid of being blamed by the higher-ups?"

"You know nothing!" The deputy commander glared at the captain beside him, "Being blamed is better than losing our lives!"

Then, he continued, "Didn't you hear his identity just now? He's the second son of the Qinghe Marquis. Rumor has it that he's an invincible Sixth Rank Martial Artist."

"This man appeared at the city gates today, obviously traveling through the night, all for the death of his younger brother, He Jinyun."

"In this situation, dare you stop him from entering the city? Do you believe that he won't get angry and directly climb the city walls to kill us?"

"For us, such small characters, with his identity as the second son of the Qinghe Marquis, even if we die, it's worth it!"

"Do you understand?

Upon hearing the stern shout, the captain beside him shuddered, nodding repeatedly.

Understood!

On the other side.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was unaware that the second young master of the Qinghe Marquis Manor had arrived in Luoshui County.

He continued to cultivate his power indoors, constantly strengthening his Waterfire Essence Technique.

In the blink of an eye, it was already afternoon.

At the Inspection Office.

"It's the second young master himself!" Hong Minghu strode into the main hall and saw a remarkably handsome and tall young man.

"Greetings, Marquis!" The young man rose slightly and bowed.

"There's no need for such formality, please be seated!" Hong Minghu gestured.

Facing the second young master of the Qinghe Marquis, even he dared not be presumptuous.

Although this second young master held no official position at present, he had achieved fame.

Last year, he had earned the title of a Military Scholar.

If he joined the military, he could easily obtain the rank of a Military Commander as a starting point.

With the connections and resources of the Qinghe Marquis Manor, he might even have the chance to reach the rank of a Fourth Rank Military Attendant General.

Although the Fourth Rank Military Attendant General was a civil position, it was still a Fourth Rank official.

Holding this position in Dongling Prefecture would make him the highest-ranking official.

Therefore, Hong Minghu dared not be negligent when facing this second young master who had come from afar.

The achievements of this second young master alone were enough to warrant respectful treatment.

Not to mention the identity of the second young master of the Qinghe Marquis.

After the two sat down.

The young man spoke, "Marquis Hong, do you have any leads regarding the death of my fifth brother?"

"I've assigned Ye Qiu to investigate this matter. How about I call him here for the second young master to question?" Hong Minghu suggested.

"Good!" The young man nodded, his expression calm.

On the other side.

Essence Energy: 623.17

Technique: Waterfire Essence Technique + (Perfect 1000/1000)



Jiang Ning gazed at the display on the panel, feeling a surge of satisfaction.

After his hard work in cultivation over the past few days, the Waterfire Essence Technique had finally met the requirements for its first Limit Break.

The plus sign on the panel also indicated that this technique had fulfilled all the requirements for water and fire.

With his willingness, he could initiate the Limit Break at any time.

The next moment, Jiang Ning's mind stirred.

On the panel, his Essence Energy points plummeted.

Subsequently, Jiang Ning felt his body being immersed in water and fire simultaneously.

The two extreme forces seemed to coexist harmoniously at this moment.

His body seemed to serve as a transitional point between them.

Sometimes cold and sometimes scorching.

After an unknown amount of time, all sensations dissipated.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes, and his first glance was at his panel.

Essence Energy: 523.17

"As expected, the requirements for a Superior Martial Art's Limit Break are no different from those of an Intermediate or Lower Martial Art! The first Limit Break for all of them requires one hundred Essence Energy points."

Then, his gaze shifted downward.

Technique: Waterfire Essence Technique (First Limit Break 0/2000) (Attribute: Water Fire Immortal Garment)



Water Fire Immortal Garment: Possessing the Water Fire Immortal Garment, one can avoid and fear neither water nor fire.

"So, this is the effect?"

Jiang Ning's eyes fixed on the description on the panel, his expression turning serious.

Initially, he had assumed that after the Limit Break, the Waterfire Essence Technique would gain offensive attributes.

The attribute that emerged this time was undoubtedly a defensive measure.

Water Fire Immortal Garment, fearless of water and fire.

The effect of this attribute was evident, just as its name suggested.

"I wonder if this fearlessness of water and fire has a temperature limit?" Jiang Ning muttered to himself, suddenly thinking of the scorching heat of the sun.

That, too, was fire.

With a temperature as high as 15 million degrees Celsius.

"There should be a limit, it's impossible!" Jiang Ning shook his head as he thought of the sun's core temperature.

That temperature was too exaggerated.

If one could avoid flames of such intensity and fear neither water nor fire, it would be too exaggerated.

After reading the panel, Jiang Ning promptly closed it.

Then, he closed his eyes and continued to cultivate the Waterfire Essence Technique, quietly sensing its flow within his body.

After a few breaths, he opened his eyes.

"It's not a loss; after the Limit Break, the Waterfire Essence Technique has directly doubled in strength, which will undoubtedly enhance my offensive capabilities."

"Now, I just don't know how effective this fearlessness of water and fire is!"

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning lowered his head and looked at the burning charcoal inside the room.

The black charcoal was blazing, glowing with a deep red color, and red flames rose from it.

"Let's give it a try!" Jiang Ning gazed at the vigorously burning charcoal, speaking quietly to himself.

(End of Chapter)

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