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Chapter 28: Master Wang Jin's Study
Chapter 28: Master Wang Jin's Study
Jiang Ning couldn't believe that he could fulfill the requirements to enter the Patrol Bureau within three months.
He understood this perfectly, and it was quite normal.
After all, his martial arts training had been too brief.
What could he achieve in just three months? Looking at the test for Master Wang Jin's direct disciples, one had to master any one of the Five Forms of the Five Beasts Fist within six months to become his direct disciple.
From this, one could see how challenging martial arts cultivation was.
His eldest brother had been practicing martial arts for so many years, and he had only reached the level of Vital Energy Mastery, with energy flowing through his limbs.
As for fulfilling the requirements to join the Patrol Bureau, one had to be a Ranked Martial Artist, and their age must be below thirty.
In Luoshui County, anyone who could achieve this was either a martial genius, or they were either wealthy or of noble birth, using money to buy their way to becoming a martial artist.
Jiang Ning's face broke into a smile, his expression filled with confidence, "Master, rest assured! It won't be long before I achieve mastery in the Five Beasts Fist!"
"Good! That's the confidence you should have!" Master Wang Jin praised again.
He then slightly raised his head and glanced at the moonlight, "It's getting late! This old man won't be able to keep up with a young man like you! I'm going back to rest! Tonight isn't suitable for practicing the fist techniques either. You overdid it just now, go back to your room and rest well. We'll practice again tomorrow!"
Jiang Ning nodded, "Disciple understands!"
Then, Jiang Ning spoke up again, "Disciple has a request that I'd like to discuss with Master."
"Beating around the bush, just spit it out!" Master Wang Jin said.
"Disciple wants to borrow some books from Master's study. It's still early, and I can use this time to read. Usually, after practicing the fist techniques, I can rest and read to broaden my knowledge during my free time!" Jiang Ning explained.
"You're really determined?" Master Wang Jin was a bit surprised. His original intention was for Jiang Ning to go back and rest early tonight.
However, he never expected that Jiang Ning would want to borrow and read books since it was still relatively early.
Jiang Ning scratched his head, "A poor man's child has to strive hard! How else can I change my fate? Moreover, Master, you know that I asked to stay in the Martial Academy because someone outside wants to harm me! Next spring, I also want to participate in the Imperial Examination and gain an official title, so I can truly find peace."
"You need an official title to find peace?" Master Wang Jin was a bit surprised and continued, "Is the pressure coming from an official position?"
Jiang Ning replied, "It's not an actual official position, but it's similar."
"So that's the case!" Master Wang Jin slightly nodded, but he didn't ask further. Then, he said, "It's rare and commendable that you have such aspirations. Indeed, being proficient in both literary and martial pursuits is crucial! True strength doesn't solely come from physical might or intellectual prowess, but from possessing both! A genuine martial expert has never been illiterate."
Jiang Ning nodded in agreement, "Disciple also agrees with Master's words!"
Master Wang Jin nodded again, "With such aspirations, how can I not support you? From now on, you can freely enter my study. Wait here, and I'll have Aunt Sun give you a key."
"Thank you, Master!" Jiang Ning's expression turned serious, and he bowed respectfully.
Knock, knock, knock—
The sound of knocking echoed.
"Here I come!"
A voice rang out, followed by a series of heavy footsteps that grew closer to Jiang Ning's ears.
Creak—
As the courtyard door opened, Aunt Sun's slightly robust figure came into view.
"I knew it was you, young man!" Aunt Sun spoke up.
Jiang Ning also smiled, "Aunt, I'm disturbing you so late!"
"Hey! It's no disturbance! I haven't even slept yet!" Aunt Sun waved her hand, then continued, "You're not practicing at this hour, and you suddenly come to me. Is there something you need?"
Jiang Ning explained, "Today, I overworked my body, and I don't have any ginseng to replenish my energy. How can I practice in this state? So, I just told Master that I wanted to borrow some books from the study, and he agreed. That's why I came to ask you for the key!"
"I see!" Aunt Sun nodded in realization, "Wait here, and I'll get you a key to the study!"
"Yes, yes!" Jiang Ning nodded repeatedly.
After a short while, Sun Daining arrived before Jiang Ning with great haste.
"Here's the key! Don't lose it!"
"Don't worry, Aunt Sun!" Jiang Ning smiled and took the key from her.
Then, he spoke up, "Oh, and Aunt Sun..."
"What is it?"
Jiang Ning replied, "Master Wang just told me that starting tomorrow, I can have a bowl of medicinal soup every morning, noon, and evening."
"That's great, kid! I didn't expect Master Wang to value you so highly, even promoting your treatment to that of a direct disciple! Xiao Peng became a direct disciple today, and he didn't get such treatment!" Sun Daining happily patted Jiang Ning on the back.
She continued, "I just heard that you don't have ginseng to replenish your body for cultivation, and I was worried that you, a young lad, might over-exert yourself in training! After all, you're the hardest-working child I've seen in the Martial Academy these years)."
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Jiang Ning smiled but remained silent.
He had heard this praise many times before.
However, with the status panel, every effort yielded results, allowing him to witness his gradual progress and feel his physique's continuous growth. Who wouldn't be diligent under such circumstances? People often lack diligence and perseverance because they can't see the fruits of their labor and don't receive the rewards of their efforts.
This is especially true when stuck at a bottleneck. If one's efforts for a week, a month, or even a year yield no progress, how many can persist?
After bidding farewell to Sun Daining, Jiang Ning quickly made his way towards the study.
The collection in Wang Jin's Martial Academy would undoubtedly be far more extensive than his family's, and it might even include martial arts techniques and secret manuals. Jiang Ning's recent performance had elevated his standing in Wang Jin's eyes, granting him access to the study, which left him feeling quite excited.
Upon reaching the study, he unlocked the door and stepped inside.
After lighting the candle, the entire study's layout came into view.
On three sides of the study, large bookshelves were placed, each meticulously arranged with books.
Holding a book, Jiang Ning approached the right bookshelf, and at a glance, he saw medical texts and herbal science books.
As the saying goes, martial arts and medicine go hand in hand.
Martial arts often delve into the mysteries of the human body, and those who create martial arts techniques must possess vast knowledge and understanding of these mysteries.
The same is true for herbs.
The path of martial arts is closely intertwined with various herbs, inseparable from them.
Without the aid of herbs, one's lifetime martial arts achievements will be limited, and progress will slow down significantly.
It's worth noting that the golden age for learning martial arts is from the age of fifteen, after the bones and body have fully developed, until around thirty-five years old, which is the peak golden age with the greatest and fastest progress.
For martial artists, from around forty years old, they will gradually decline, and their vital energy will continuously deteriorate.
At that time, forget about advancing in martial arts; even maintaining strength becomes challenging.
Unless one's martial arts cultivation reaches a profound level, strengthening the five organs and extending physical functions, only then can they have a longer golden age to advance in martial arts.
These thoughts flashed through Jiang Ning's mind as he quickly scanned the book titles on the bookshelf and continued walking.
(End of Chapter)
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