Chapter 246: Attribute Points, One Punch Defeats Yuan Hua!

Chapter 246: Attribute Points, One Punch Defeats Yuan Hua!



In the secret passage.

Jiang Ning's gaze focused on the changes in his status panel.

He couldn't help but ponder.

His eyes narrowed, focusing on the unique Authority.

【Blood and Flesh Regeneration (Incomplete 0%)】: The incomplete Authority, possessing this power, allows for the rapid healing of all physical injuries within this domain.

His gaze then shifted to the Divinity column.

【Divinity】: 1

As his eyes fell upon it, he instantly understood the usage of Divinity.

It was to expedite the gathering of Authority, restoring it until it reached a state of perfection.

After this realization, his mind moved.

The Divinity on the panel instantly disappeared.

Subsequently, the Authority column also underwent changes.

【Authority】: Blood and Flesh Regeneration (Incomplete 33%)



Seeing the panel's changes once more, he instantly understood.

With three points of Divinity, the Blood and Flesh Regeneration Authority could be enhanced, advancing to the next stage.

After fully comprehending this, Jiang Ning closed the panel.

As for the effect of this Authority, now was not the appropriate time to test it.

Because the situation above was already troublesome.

If he didn't go up there, it would really be a disaster for Cheng Ran!

On the ground.

In the center of the courtyard.

"What boldness!" Yuan Hua smiled.

Then his eyes narrowed, "But with your status, you dare to repeatedly obstruct my path. Have you considered the consequences?"

As his words fell, his eyes flashed with fierce determination.

At this moment, Jiang Ning's voice echoed from within the ruined building.

"Stealing my spoils of war, have you thought through the consequences?"

As Jiang Ning's words reached Yuan Hua's ears, Yuan Hua's gaze shifted from Cheng Ran to the dilapidated building.

Instantly, he saw Jiang Ning step out from the building, followed by Xie Xiao Jiu and Feng Jiuge.

"So it's Commander Jiang!" Yuan Hua's face broke into a smile.

At this time, Jiang Ning's gaze swept across the entire scene, pausing briefly on Ruan Hongmei.

Regarding Ruan Hongmei, he hadn't seen her in a long time.

Previously, Ruan Hongmei had indicated her intentions to him and joined his command.

But later, he had been too laid-back and unwilling to get involved in many matters.

Additionally, before this, He Jinsheng and others had been killing ordinary civilians tainted by the Blood and Flesh God's aura, which he hadn't participated in.

However, with the immense benefits involved, Ruan Hongmei had left without notice and joined the command of another deputy commander.

Regarding this, Jiang Ning didn't want to pay it any mind.

Subsequently, his gaze lingered briefly on Ruan Hongmei before moving on and settling on Yuan Hua.

"Trying to get a piece of the pie from me?" Jiang Ning asked calmly.

"How is this getting a piece of the pie?" Yuan Hua chuckled. "This Idolatrous Sect base has caught my eye, but you just happened to beat me to it today."

"Shameless!" Xie Xiao Jiu, standing behind Jiang Ning, exclaimed.

"Disrespectful! You deserve it!" Yuan Hua's eyes flashed with anger, and his body suddenly moved.

At this moment, Jiang Ning took a step forward, standing in front of Xie Xiao Jiu, and raised his hand to throw a punch.

Bang!

This punch landed squarely on Yuan Hua's fist.

Riiip!

Yuan Hua's right sleeve tore, and fabric flew in all directions.

Thud!

His entire body staggered backward.

With each step, the bricks beneath his feet turned into shattered debris.

"Sir!"

"Sir!"

Several exclamations of surprise came from behind him.

He retreated more than ten steps before finally halting with the help of Ruan Hongmei and another captain.

At this time, Yuan Hua's eyes, as he looked at Jiang Ning, were filled with shock.

He had thought Jiang Ning would be strong, but not to this extent.

This punch made him feel like he was facing an unstoppable force.

With Jiang Ning's punch, he felt like he could be beaten to death in just three to five punches.

"Sir, are you alright?"

Ruan Hongmei supported Yuan Hua and spoke.

Yuan Hua, hearing this, didn't respond.

He looked deeply into Jiang Ning's eyes, then turned and left.

"Let's go!" He struggled to force these three words out between clenched teeth.

Aside from these words, he dared not speak another.

He feared that if he spoke another word, the surging blood and energy in his throat would overwhelm him.

At the same time, the members of Xie Xiao Jiu and Feng Jiuge's teams witnessing this scene, were all filled with astonishment.

"Commander Jiang is so strong!"

"Yes, so strong!!!"

"He's incredibly strong!!!"

"Is this the true might of a martial artist?"

". . ."

On the other side, the group that had followed Yuan Hua all had their heads hung low, devoid of the previous aura of confidence.

Yuan Hua, punched by Jiang Ning, didn't dare leave a harsh word.

They couldn't fathom how strong Jiang Ning was.

The strength of the two was not even on the same level.

Indeed, they were at fault, so how dare they speak further.

For a moment, the entire scene fell into silence.

After a few more breaths.

Yuan Hua walked to the courtyard entrance, just stepping over the threshold.

Pfft—

A mouthful of fresh blood instantly gushed out.

His vision darkened, and he fell straight back.

"Sir!"

"Sir!"

"Commander Yuan!"

". . ."

At the courtyard entrance, the crowd behind Yuan Hua exclaimed in shock.

At this moment.

A faint smile crept onto Jiang Ning's lips.

"Waterfire Essence Technique, it's indeed powerful!"

Yuan Hua suddenly couldn't hold on, as the Waterfire Essence Technique, left by Yuan Hua, erupted.

Yuan Hua spat out blood, and this was the case even when he had already held back.

Otherwise, with the terror of the Waterfire Essence Technique.

The Second Limit Break's supreme martial art, the eruption of two extreme forces, was enough to tear Yuan Hua's body apart, causing his instant death.

If he had truly done this, even he would have been in extreme trouble.

Harming a colleague, this is a grave sin.

Without an exceptional background, this sin cannot be avoided.

However, even though he had already held back, after this battle, Yuan Hua wouldn't get off easily.

The eruption of the Waterfire Essence Technique would leave Yuan Hua with severe internal injuries.

This was also his warning to Yuan Hua, a warning of minor punishment for major disobedience.

A moment later.

Yuan Hua was also taken away by Ruan Hongmei and the others, who hurriedly supported him.

Before leaving, Ruan Hongmei turned back to look at Jiang Ning, her eyes seeming to express regret.

...

The dust has settled.

Feng Jiuge said, "Sir, I'll head back to the Inspection Office now."

"Mhm!" Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

Xie Xiao Jiu also said, "Sir, I'll go to the County Office and invite Chief Inspector Xu Zhengnan over."

Jiang Ning nodded slightly: "Go and return quickly!"

"Yes, sir!"

After the two bid farewell, their figures disappeared from Jiang Ning's sight in an instant.

It was only at this moment that Jiang Ning became relaxed.

He looked at the six bodies of the Worship God Sect members on the ground, calculating in his mind.

One Sixth Stage Martial Artist's body was worth fifty thousand Contribution Points.

One Seventh Stage Martial Artist's body was worth five thousand Contribution Points.

Four Eighth Stage Martial Artists' bodies added up to five thousand points.

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In total, this amounted to fifty-seven thousand Contribution Points.

Additionally, there was the Sacred Statue of the Blood and Flesh God in the underground passage.

This was worth fifty thousand Contribution Points.

Adding everything together, it came to one hundred and seven thousand Contribution Points.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but be astonished.

One hundred and seven thousand Contribution Points, what did this mean? Even if exchanged one-for-one for silver ingots, it would amount to one hundred and seven thousand ingots.

This number alone was extremely impressive.

Cheng Ran, known for his wealth, owned thousands of acres of fertile land and several taverns. His entire family's assets, if calculated precisely, amounted to only twenty to thirty thousand silver ingots.

There was also Zhou Xingshi, who dealt in medicinal ingredients, with substantial assets.

However, if calculated precisely, his assets were only around ten thousand silver ingots.

This was the accumulation of three generations of the Zhou family.

Yet, with this battle, Jiang Ning's harvest surpassed the accumulation of three generations.

"As expected, the stronger one's strength, the easier it is to make money!"

Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel deeply moved.

...

Inspection Office.

"What?" Ye Qiu's hand trembled: "You mean Commander Jiang found the Sacred Statue of the Worship God Sect?"

"Yes!" Feng Jiuge nodded affirmatively.

Ye Qiu looked at Feng Jiuge again: "You're not tricking me, are you?"

Feng Jiuge shook her head: "I saw it with my own eyes!"

"Let's go!" Ye Qiu stood up immediately: "Follow me to see the Marquis!"

"Yes!" Feng Jiuge bowed in response.

...

Meanwhile.

County Office.

"Niece, is this Commander Jiang's intention?" Xu Zhengnan spoke up.

Xie Xiao Jiu nodded: "Exactly his intention!"

Xu Zhengnan nodded: "Understood!"

He stood up: "Niece, please wait outside for a moment while I gather our men!"

"Thank you, Uncle Xu," Xie Xiao Jiu bowed and headed out of the County Office.

After Xie Xiao Jiu left, the person beside Xu Zhengnan spoke up: "Chief Inspector, the Black Tiger Gang and Liu Family pay a significant amount of tribute silver each year. If we move against them, that money will be gone!"

"Moreover, Jiang Ning is just a wet-behind-the-ears young man. Why should you, the Chief Inspector, follow his orders?"

Xu Zhengnan shook his head: "You don't understand, that Commander Jiang is no ordinary man! I can't refuse the other Deputy Commanders, they are older and their future is less uncertain, not as terrifying!"

"But Jiang Ning is extraordinary! No one knows how far he can go. With his talent, it's not impossible for him to become a Grandmaster in the future!"

"A Grandmaster can live for two cycles of sixty years!"

"Grandmaster?"

"Upon hearing Xu Zhengnan's words, the man's face instantly revealed his surprise, 'So the Chief Inspector holds him in such high regard?'

'Indeed!' Xu Zhengnan nodded, continuing, 'In Luo Shui County, one should never underestimate Commander Jiang!'

Then, he added, 'Gather the men. First, we'll pay a visit to Commander Jiang, and at the same time, send out the order to seal the city.'

'Yes, Chief Inspector!' The man bowed and immediately took action.

...

Outer City.

Northeast corner.

'I, Liu Zhixiang of the Four United Merchant Guild, pay my respects to Commander Jiang!' Liu Zhixiang, with his goatee, couldn't help but sigh and regret as he saw Jiang Ning.

Seeing Jiang Ning, he couldn't help but think back to when he was tasked with finding promising disciples at Canglang Martial Arts Hall for investment.

If he had entered the Inspection Office, relying on the favor of helping in their time of need, it would have been like establishing a connection in advance.

This was a low-investment, high-return opportunity.

The only requirement for such an investment was a keen eye, a unique insight.

If he had discovered a highly talented prodigy, that prodigy's future rise to prominence could change his own fate and social status.

And he had had this opportunity, not once, but twice.

The first time, he had misjudged Jiang Ning's potential and didn't give him a second thought.

The second chance came through Cheng Ran's introduction, but he still failed to seize it, missing that one and only opportunity.

Later, when he saw Jiang Ning's rise to the position of Deputy Commander, he deeply regretted his past decisions.

Especially today, seeing Jiang Ning in person, he felt even more remorseful, as if his heart was filled with regret.

If he had seized the opportunity back then, riding on Jiang Ning's success, he might have already risen to prominence himself, instead of remaining a small manager in the Four United Merchant Guild.

'I know you,' Jiang Ning said indifferently.

'I'm honored that you remember me, Commander!' Liu Zhixiang replied respectfully.

Jiang Ning looked at Liu Zhixiang and suddenly smiled, 'Instead of the Liu Family, a small guild like the Four United Merchant Guild is sent.'

'Commander...' Liu Zhixiang's legs went weak as he saw Jiang Ning's smile.

'Arrest him!' Jiang Ning waved his hand.

'Yes, Commander!' A team member responded immediately.

Seeing this, Liu Zhixiang's legs went soft, 'Commander, this has nothing to do with me! I've never broken any laws!'

Before he could finish, his throat was grabbed, cutting off his words.

Jiang Ning glanced at him, and a fleeting sense of compassion arose within him.

But as his peripheral vision caught the children huddled in the corner, their bodies scarred and deformed, a nameless anger ignited within him.

If anyone was innocent, it was these children. As a Liu Family enterprise, how could the Four United Merchant Guild be clean?

He closed his eyes, not wanting to think further.

Then, he glanced at his panel.

Divinity: 0

Authority: Blood and Flesh Regeneration (Deformity 33.01%)



He noticed that the percentage of progress for Blood and Flesh Regeneration had slightly increased compared to just a moment ago.

It had changed from 33% to 33.01%.

There was clearly some progress.

'Could this progress be related to the passage of time?'

'No rush! Let's observe for a while longer and we'll know!'

In his heart, he pondered.

Then, he thought about the divine statue within the golden box, which he had always kept with him.

Compared to the statue in the secret passage, the size of the statue in the golden box was undoubtedly much smaller.

However, its power was far greater than the statue in the passage.

He clearly remembered the first time he opened the golden box; he almost fell into a state of ruin.

The echoing murmurs were far more powerful than the statue in the passage.

'I wonder if the statue of the Blood and Flesh God in the golden box also possesses divinity?'

'Can I absorb the divinity from the statue as well?'

Jiang Ning silently pondered these thoughts.

After a moment of contemplation, he decided to put this idea aside for now.

This wasn't the right place to test it.

Once this matter was settled, he would find a quiet place to attempt it.

Having made his decision, Jiang Ning focused his mind and began circulating the Waterfire Essence Technique within his body, quietly awaiting the arrival of Xie Xiao Jiu and Feng Jiuge.

Time passed.

Seeing Jiang Ning's calm demeanor, Liu Zhixiang dared not make a sound.

He was well aware that if Jiang Ning wanted to take his life, he wouldn't hesitate.

Facing Jiang Ning, the Liu Family could only bow their heads, not daring to challenge him.

Suddenly, footsteps approached from the distance.

'Someone's coming!' someone whispered.

...

(End of Chapter)

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