Chapter 278: Wang Jin's Shock, It's Settled Tonight!

Chapter 278: Wang Jin's Shock, It's Settled Tonight!



Inside the house, Jiang Ning and Wang Jin sat facing each other.

A small stove warmed some wine, and a faint aroma of alcohol filled the air.

Several small dishes of appetizers were placed on the table.

After taking their first sip of wine, Wang Jin asked, "How's your martial arts progress recently?"

Jiang Ning replied, "I've made some progress."

"Come, give me a hand!" Wang Jin said, extending his right hand.

Jiang Ning smiled helplessly, knowing that Wang Jin was testing his strength.

But even though he knew, he couldn't refuse.

After all, Wang Jin was the one who had taught him martial arts.

Wang Jin was also the only formal master he had ever bowed to.

The next moment, Jiang Ning extended his right hand as well.

Their arms instantly pressed against each other.

"Don't hold back!" Wang Jin said seriously.

"Understood!" Jiang Ning nodded.

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Jin began to exert force.

With his exertion, he felt that the current Jiang Ning was unyielding and unmoving.

He couldn't help but look up, and immediately saw Jiang Ning's calm expression.

"You've made great progress, boy!" Wang Jin exclaimed.

Jiang Ning said, "Master, you've also made great progress!"

Hearing this, Wang Jin burst into laughter.

"You're right about that!"

"I've indeed made great progress! In just a few days, I'll enter the Sixth Rank Martial Dao!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Congratulations, Master!"

Wang Jin laughed heartily, feeling elated.

"This is indeed something worth celebrating!"

Then, he sighed, "I must thank Brother Shen for my current achievements!"

After saying this, he focused his gaze on Jiang Ning.

"Are you ready, boy? I won't hold back anymore!!"

"Bring it on," Jiang Ning said with a slight smile.

The next moment, Wang Jin exerted force, pushing with his legs and half-squatting in a horse stance, rising from the wooden stool.

Clang—

The table they were touching shook slightly.

The bronze wine pot on the table tilted, and its lid loosened.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning quickly extended his left hand to steady the tilting wine pot.

"You..." Wang Jin stared at Jiang Ning, his eyes widening.

At this moment, he had already exerted his full strength, and the stone bricks under his feet were cracking.

Yet, he felt Jiang Ning's unwavering stability, like a mountain, still unmoving.

After a few moments, Wang Jin's face turned red, and his right arm trembled slightly.

This indicated that he had reached his limit.

Then, Wang Jin exhaled and retracted his right hand, letting out a breath of turbid air. His flushed face gradually returned to normal.

"Boy, your strength must be around seven or eight thousand pounds, right?" Wang Jin asked.

Jiang Ning also retracted his hands and replied, "I'm not sure how much strength it is, Master."

"That's true!" Wang Jin nodded and continued, "There's no equipment in Luo Shui County that can measure your strength."

Then, with a sigh, he said, "As your master, I've been left far behind by you. This feeling is hard to describe."

Jiang Ning smiled and comforted him, "As the saying goes, a great master produces outstanding disciples! When a disciple surpasses the master, it shows that the master's teachings are effective!"

"Haha!" Wang Jin laughed heartily, "You know how to talk, boy."

Then, he raised his cup and said, "Come, drink with me! It's been a long time since someone drank with me!"

Jiang Ning raised his cup and said, "Of course! I should be more diligent!"

Wang Jin shook his head, "No need for that! I'm not a girl who needs company. You're at the golden age of your martial arts and career. Don't waste time! You must seize this opportunity!"

"If you become famous in the future, I, as your unofficial master, will have something to boast about!"

"Do you understand?" Wang Jin said again.

"I understand!" Jiang Ning smiled.

After they finished their cups of wine, Jiang Ning said, "Master, I came here today to discuss something with you."

"I knew it!" Wang Jin laughed, "With your current strength, it's easy to imagine how diligent your usual cultivation is. If you suddenly visit, there must be an important matter!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Wang Jin continued, "Go ahead, what's the matter? Let me hear it!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning raised his hand and waved it in front of the table.

A thick stack of books appeared on the table, still retaining the scent of ink.

Alongside it, five rolled-up paintings tied with red ropes appeared.

"Master, this is the improved fist manual of the Five Animal Fist that I created based on your teachings. Take a look."

"Also, if possible, I'd like to pass on this improved Five Animal Fist to others. I hope to receive your permission."

At this moment, Wang Jin, upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, widened his eyes in surprise.

"What did you say?

"The improved Five Beasts Fist manual?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded. "It's my first attempt, so I'm not sure if it will work."

Wang Jin heard a definitive reply from Jiang Ning.

"Hiss—"

Wang Jin couldn't help but gasp in surprise.

He looked at Jiang Ning in astonishment, "You're incredible, kid! If it really works, it's truly amazing!!!"

As he finished speaking, he immediately picked up the manual that Jiang Ning had placed on the table.

Then, he seemed to think of something and looked up at Jiang Ning again, "You can teach this Five Beasts Fist to anyone, it's just a lower-tier martial art, not a precious martial art technique. With just three to five thousand taels of silver, you can easily purchase the Five Beasts Fist from elsewhere!"

After saying this, he quickly began to flip through the manual in his hands.

Time passed slowly.

Jiang Ning sat quietly by the side, waiting.

In the blink of an eye, half an hour later.

"Huff—"

Wang Jin exhaled lightly.

Then, he shook his head and sighed, "You're incredible, kid!!! Although the idea is wild, the concept is lofty, and the theory is solid. It's not impossible to achieve!!!"

After that, his gaze fell on the five scrolls again.

"This..."

Jiang Ning explained, "This is the Five Beasts Chart, the improved version."

"The Five Beasts Chart?" Wang Jin was surprised.

He picked up the scroll closest to him on the table.

Untying the red rope that bound it, he slowly unfurled the scroll.

The next moment,

He saw a fierce tiger.

A tiger bathed in raging flames.

The tiger was trapped in a cage, roaring in anger.

At this moment, Wang Jin's pupils reflected the image of a tiger, a tiger engulfed in raging flames.

After several breaths,

He slowly retracted his gaze and closed his eyes.

A few more breaths passed.

He opened his eyes, looking at Jiang Ning with a sigh.

"Incredible!"

"You're truly amazing!!!"

"What do you think, Master?" Jiang Ning asked.

At this moment, Wang Jin did not reply but looked at Jiang Ning with a complex expression.

"Have you comprehended the Fist Formation?"

Although it was a question, his tone was filled with certainty.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded slowly.

"Not bad!"

"You're amazing!!!" Wang Jin exclaimed.

Then, he sighed deeply.

"You've comprehended the Fist Formation, and it's the formation of your own created technique!"

"Who could've thought of that?!?!"

"You're too twisted!"

"A Fist Master, compared to you at this age, is far inferior!"

At this moment, Wang Jin finally understood.

The improved Five Beasts Fist technique was not just Jiang Ning's idea and concept, but had already become a reality.

His cheap disciple had already grasped the Fist Formation, the true Fist Formation.

And Jiang Ning, his cheap disciple, was on the path to becoming a truly renowned figure in Daxia.

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but sigh deeply.

Who could have imagined that just a few months ago, Jiang Ning, who had come to seek apprenticeship, was now a top-notch expert in control of the Fist Formation.

Just based on this alone,

Wang Jin believed that even in all of Luo Shui County, Jiang Ning was among the top-ranked experts.

Adding to this, his recent experience of competing in strength with Jiang Ning.

He was even more certain that his cheap disciple's martial arts cultivation had already reached the sixth level of the Martial Dao.

A moment later.

Wang Jin carefully examined all the scrolls.

After finishing, he looked at Jiang Ning with a serious gaze.

"Can you demonstrate the Fist Formation that traps the Fire Tiger?"

"Please watch, Master," Jiang Ning replied.

The next moment, his eyes changed, and his pupils instantly reflected two tigers bathed in raging flames.

The Fist Formation shone.

Wang Jin also suddenly saw a tiger, its entire body engulfed in flames, staring at him.

Seeing this tiger bathed in flames, Wang Jin's heart suddenly filled with an inexplicable sense of unease.

He slightly adjusted his qi and blood, and immediately felt his own strength being suppressed by the Fist Formation.

The flow of his qi and blood also slowed down.

Then,

Jiang Ning retracted the Fist Formation.

Wang Jin's eyes still held a lingering fear.

"Is this the Fist Formation that traps the Fire Tiger?"

"I can feel that I might be torn apart by this tiger at any moment. The natural fear it invokes makes it hard for me to act freely."

"No wonder martial artists experience a surge in strength once they master the Fist Formation!"

"Under your Fist Formation, I can only use six to seven-tenths of my strength."

After completing the demonstration.

Jiang Ning accompanied Wang Jin for over an hour, drinking and chatting before finally taking his leave.

After leaving the martial arts academy, he made another trip to the marketplace.

Before leaving home at noon, he had promised to buy five skewered sweet balls for Little Beanbag.

So, he went to the market and bought five skewered sweet balls.

After that, he rode a carriage back home.

Along the way, he continued reading his books.

When he arrived home, he took a glance at his panel before alighting from the carriage.

[Skills]: Scholarly Insight (Four Limit Breaks 4887/5000) (Characteristics: Memorize at a Glance, Extraordinary Senses, Keen Mind, Exceptional Insight)



"Tonight's settled!"

Then, he assigned the task of parking the carriage to Lu Yi.

Carrying several skewered sweet balls, he climbed the steps and approached the main door.

Knock knock knock—

He knocked on the door.

"It's Uncle!"

"It must be Uncle!!!"

"Uncle brought back sugared plum balls!!!"

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Hearing the chirping sounds coming from the front yard, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

"Who is it?" Soon, Liu Wanwan's voice followed.

"It's me, Big Sis!" Jiang Ning spoke up.

After a moment, the tightly closed door suddenly opened.

"Wow—"

Jiang Ning immediately saw Little Beanbag standing behind the door, her mouth agape in surprise.

"You really brought five sugared plum balls for Little Beanbag!" Liu Wanwan exclaimed.

Jiang Ning smiled and nodded, stroking the head of Little Beanbag who had crossed the threshold.

"I promised the child, I can't forget it!"

"You have to keep your promise!"

"Otherwise, Little Beanbag would be so disappointed!!!"

Liu Wanwan spoke gently, "You spoil her so much."

After saying this, Liu Wanwan stepped aside to make way.

Jiang Ning shook his head with a smile, "It's not spoiling, if I promised, I have to keep my word! Otherwise, I shouldn't have promised!!!"

He then stepped over the threshold.

Reaching the front yard, Jiang Ning handed the five sugared plum balls he was holding to Little Beanbag.

Little Beanbag's small hands reached out, one on each side, to take two of the sugared plum balls.

The next moment, she raised the sugared plum ball in her right hand high towards Liu Wanwan, "Big Sis, this is for you!"

"Big Sis won't eat it!" Liu Wanwan's face showed a gentle smile.

"Yanyan doesn't believe it!" Yanyan shook her head repeatedly, "Yanyan knows, Big Sis also likes to eat sour and sweet things."

Seeing Little Beanbag's expression, Liu Wanwan smiled and took the sugared plum ball from her.

Then, Little Beanbag took another sugared plum ball from Jiang Ning's hand and ran inside the house.

Watching Little Beanbag's back, Jiang Ning glanced at the five sugared plum balls in his hand and smiled, "Big Sis, this Little Beanbag is quite sensible, she hasn't grown up crooked."

Liu Wanwan also smiled softly.

"Yes!" She nodded.

In less than a moment, the two saw Little Beanbag running back empty-handed.

At this time, Jiang Ning was also curious about how Little Beanbag would handle the remaining two sugared plum balls.

After that, Little Beanbag took the two sugared plum balls from Jiang Ning's hand.

"Uncle, follow me!" Little Beanbag grabbed Jiang Ning's finger and pulled him along.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning also let himself be led by Little Beanbag.

The two reached the neighboring yard and saw a snowman, about one meter tall and round, standing in the corner.

"Uncle, look!" Little Beanbag came to the one-meter-tall snowman and introduced it solemnly to Jiang Ning, "Uncle, this is Little White! He's a friend I met in the winter."

Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile at this.

Little Beanbag continued, "I promised to give my friend a sugared plum ball!"

As her words fell, she stuck the sugared plum ball she was holding tightly in the snowman's right hand.

At this moment, Little Beanbag was left with only one sugared plum ball in her hand.

She then hopped over to Jiang Ning's side.

"Uncle, let me give you two first!"

As she spoke, she held up the sugared plum ball with all her strength and placed it in front of Jiang Ning, her eyes shining brightly as she looked at him.

Jiang Ning looked down at Little Beanbag and then smiled as he bit into one of the sugared plum balls.

"Is it tasty, Uncle?"

"It's delicious!" Jiang Ning said, "It's sour and sweet."

"Uncle, you eat half, I eat half! Uncle, eat two more." Little Beanbag looked up at Jiang Ning.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning smiled slightly.

Then he rubbed her head, "You eat it! I'm afraid of sour things!"

"So, Uncle is afraid of sour things!" Little Beanbag seemed to understand.

Then she stuck out her tongue and licked the sugared plum ball, her eyes narrowing slightly, revealing a crescent-shaped smile and a face full of happiness.

"A child's happiness is so simple!!!"

Jiang Ning watched this scene, his heart filled with quiet joy.

(End of Chapter)

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