Chapter 310: Perfection, and the Arrival of the Inspector

Chapter 310: Perfection, and the Arrival of the Inspector

Inside the room, Lu Wanwan carried Jiang Yiming away.

Jiang Ning sat down and began drinking with Jiang Li.

For him, drinking alcohol was no different from drinking water.

Even the strongest liquor, once inside his formidable body, could not bring him the slightest hint of intoxication.

His robust physique and vigorous internal organs easily dispelled the intoxicating effects of alcohol.

"Today is truly joyful!" After a few cups, Jiang Li's drunkenness began to show.

Seeing Jiang Li's emotional expression, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

He knew the source of Jiang Li's happiness.

Jiang Ning continued to raise his cup, saying nothing more.

After a moment, Jiang Li spoke, "Little brother, I want to tell you something."

"Please speak, big brother!" Jiang Ning said, putting down the chopsticks he had just picked up, intending to serve himself some food.

Jiang Li said, "In a few days, when the weather warms up, I plan to take your elder sister, Yuan Yuan, and Ming'er to visit the Lu family in Dongling."

"That's great!" Jiang Ning replied.

"You don't object?" Jiang Li was taken aback and looked at Jiang Ning.

He still remembered that twelve years ago, when Jiang Yiming was three years old.

He had taken Jiang Yiming, Lu Wanwan, and Jiang Ning to the Lu family in Dongling City, hoping to mend the rift between Lu Wanwan and her parents.

However, they were not only unable to meet Lu Wanwan's parents but were also driven out and humiliated.

The harsh words they heard were so unpleasant that the then six-year-old Jiang Ning vowed never to visit the Lu family again.

Later, when Lu Wanwan missed her mother and wanted to visit the Lu family again, Jiang Li thought that there couldn't be lasting grudges between a mother and her daughter.

Especially after the birth of their little one, he brought up the idea again.

But he faced fierce opposition from the then thirteen-year-old Jiang Ning.

Even Lu Wanwan, with her stubbornness, shook her head firmly.

Jiang Li understood that Lu Wanwan didn't want to face humiliation again.

However, seeing Lu Wanwan waking up from her dreams with tears wetting her pillow, he felt heartbroken.

But with Jiang Ning and Lu Wanwan's strong opposition, he was helpless.

Recently, after discussing with Lu Wanwan, her ambiguous attitude indicated her reluctance.

Today, taking advantage of his drunkenness and the approaching spring, Jiang Li couldn't contain his excitement.

At this moment, Jiang Ning readily agreed.

Meanwhile, Jiang Li was surprised by Jiang Ning's response.

Jiang Ning smiled, "Why would I object? Ming'er is old enough to start martial arts training, and the Martial Arts Academy in Dongling City is an excellent place. It's also a good opportunity for your elder sister to visit her family."

"The Martial Arts Academy?" Jiang Li's expression changed in surprise upon hearing these words.

Then he said, "How can Ming'er qualify for the Martial Arts Academy?"

Jiang Ning shook his head, "After taking the medicine I just gave him, his martial arts talent is now sufficient for him to qualify for the Martial Arts Academy. The academy's enrollment is in a little over a month."

"Can this really be true?" Jiang Li asked in disbelief.

He was well aware of how difficult it was to enter the Martial Arts Academy.

The Martial Arts Academy was located in the county city of Dongling County, within Dongling City.

It was the place where the Martial Saint Mansion cultivated martial arts talents.

Students who could join the academy were either of noble birth or had unparalleled martial arts talent.

Aside from that, even the wealthy found it challenging to enter the academy.

In the world of martial arts, one's background was of utmost importance.

If one's talent was lacking, there were medicines to enhance it.

Similarly, there were medicines to strengthen the body.

Thus, even those of noble birth, no matter how ordinary, would become extraordinary.

Jiang Yiming's background, however, was as ordinary as it could be.

To join the academy, one had to rely on exceptional martial arts talent.

Jiang Li had little confidence in Jiang Yiming's martial arts talent.

Family members knew their own secrets, and although Jiang Yiming had not formally practiced martial arts, Jiang Li had a rough idea of his talent.

It was similar to his own, ordinary and unremarkable.

But now, Jiang Ning spoke with confidence, leaving Jiang Li in disbelief.

On the side, Jiang Ning smiled at Jiang Li's expression.

"Of course! Ming'er's martial arts talent is more than enough, not just for the academy but even for the city's school!"

"The school?" Jiang Li was even more shocked.

The Martial Arts Academy, the school, and the Dao Palace were the three renowned institutions under the Martial Saint Mansion, well-known to the public.

As a government official, Jiang Li was well aware of these institutions.

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"The Martial Academy is located in the Prefecture City, the Academy in the Capital City, and the Dao Palace in the Imperial City.",

"These three major institutions carefully select and nurture talents.",

"Those who eventually join the Dao Palace are those with the potential to become grandmasters.",

"Graduates from the Dao Palace are all of the Fourth Rank.",

"And the requirement to enter the Dao Palace is to possess the potential of a grandmaster.",

"Compared to the Dao Palace, the Academy has much lower requirements, and the Martial Academy even lower.",

"However, these so-called lower requirements still only recruit true martial geniuses or the offspring of the major families and descendants of influential figures in Dongling Prefecture.",

"With their family's resources, these descendants will not lack support on their martial path, and their achievements will naturally be high.",

"As for the offspring of ordinary families, they can only rely on their pure martial talent.",

"Seeing Jiang Li's shocked expression, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile again.",

"That was his essence and blood.",

"It was also a method of the gods, a powerful authority.",

"With just a drop of his essence blood, Jiang Yiming could undergo a rebirth, possessing exceptional talent.",

"He could easily possess hundreds of jin of strength, and with that strength, he could rival a Fourth Rank martial artist.",

"feel so talented, and once he steps onto the martial path, he'll quickly reach the Fourth Rank.",

"Lu Yi is a good example of this.",

"So, regarding Jiang Yiming's talent, he had no doubts.",

"With such exceptional innate conditions, he could easily meet the requirements to enter the Martial Academy.",

"Jiang Ning said, \"Big Brother, rest assured! I'm confident that Yiming can become a student at the Martial Academy. So, for Yiming's future, it's time for you and Elder Sister to go to Dongling City.\"",

"\"After some time, I'll accompany you both there.\"",

"\"You too?\" Jiang Li was surprised, his expression filled with astonishment.",

"\"Mm-hmm!\" Jiang Ning nodded, \"How could I not go when Big Brother visits the Lu Family?\"",

"\"Little Brother, it's best not to cause conflict with the Lu Family, as that's Elder Sister's maiden family.\" Seeing Jiang Ning's calm expression, and recalling the humiliation Jiang Ning had endured at the Lu Family's doorstep twelve years ago, as well as his current status and strength, Jiang Li felt a sense of foreboding.",

"Then, he said, \"Little Brother, why don't you stay here instead?\"",

"Hearing this, Jiang Ning smiled, \"Big Brother, rest assured! This is Elder Sister's family visit, it's not that necessary, and there won't be any bloodshed! Besides, I have several matters to attend to in Dongling City.\"",

"\"I need to further my studies at the Martial Academy for a period, and I also have to participate in the Imperial Exams in a month's time.\"",

"\"The Imperial Exams?\" Jiang Li's expression changed, and he glanced at Jiang Ning, then his expression cleared.",

"Jiang Li nodded, \"That's right, at this age, having reached this level, you'll surely be able to seize fame in the Martial Imperial Exams, and with a title, your official career will have some advantages.\"",

"Hearing these words, Jiang Ning didn't express his thoughts.",

"It's not just the Martial Imperial Exams.",

"There's also the Literary Imperial Exams.",

"According to his previous understanding, the Literary Imperial Exams grant the opportunity to offer incense at the Holy Temple and receive a vast righteous qi, which can greatly enhance one's spiritual power.",

"Of course, this is just what the books say.",

"In reality, he isn't clear about it, but his intuition tells him that this vast righteous qi might not be that simple.",

"Just like the method of the God Worship Sect to strengthen the physical body, it's similar to his way of strengthening others' bodies.",

"But regardless, he wants to try it out.",

"And the title from the Martial Imperial Exams will also help with his official position.",

"Within the Inspection Office, the promotion of official positions is straightforward and crude.",

"With merits and contribution points, one can advance in rank.",

"Aside from that, there are no additional requirements.",

"Only a makeshift regime like the Great Xia would offer such convenience.",

"Jiang Ning doesn't find this strange, nor does he feel it's unreasonable.",

"Based on his understanding from the books, the Great Xia is the first unified feudal dynasty.",

"Without historical experience to learn from, he also sees many unreasonable aspects in the Great Xia.",

"But even if they are unreasonable, placed on the first dynasty, everything becomes reasonable.",

"Streamlined, direct, and not bloated.",

"That's his direct impression of the Great Xia court.",

"A few days later.",

"At the entrance of Luoshui County.",

"Bai Luoyu stepped out of the carriage and stood by the carriage shaft.",

"\"Luoshui County, we've finally arrived!\"",

"He sighed, slowly waving the folding fan in his hand.",

"Xiao Emei: '.'",

"Xiao Emei, standing beside him, was speechless.",

"If it were just her, she would have changed to a fine horse, and at most, it would take only three days to travel from Dongling City to Luoshui County. Why did it take so long?",

"\"White Inspector, are we entering the city?\" Xiao Emei asked.",

"\"Entering the city!\" Bai Luoyu spoke, continuing, \"After entering, I need to take a good bath. It's been several days, and my body stinks.\"",

"Xiao Emei: '.'",

"Then, she quietly sniffed and felt relieved.",

"On the other side.",

The Eastern Yard.

Breath in, breath out.

A strand of bright red Great Sun True Qi descended from the horizon, instantly entering Jiang Ning's abdomen through his nostrils.

After refining it...

[Inner Dan Nourishing Skill Experience +1]



After a while, he finally stopped absorbing the Great Sun Essence Qi and slowly opened his eyes.

[Skill]: Inner Dan Nourishing Skill (Minor Success 3221/5000)



The good weather over the past few days had allowed him to make significant progress in his Inner Dan Nourishing Skill, and his experience points had already surpassed the 3000-point threshold. He was now one step closer to achieving Major Success in the skill and condensing his Inner Breath into a mighty energy.

Jiang Ning then looked at the other two columns on the panel.

[Skill]: Five Beast Fist (Fifth Limit Break 5000/5000) (Characteristics: Five Viscera Essence Storage, Five Elements Spirit, Fist Technique Master, Bear-Tiger Stance)



[Source Energy]: 168.73

The Five Beast Fist had already reached its limit the night before, and the experience points fulfilled the requirements for the next Limit Break. Now, he only lacked Source Energy points.

"Just over three hundred points, not too much."

Jiang Ning stood up, already knowing where to get the Source Energy points he needed.

He had almost bought up all the rare treasures in the Wan Hua Tower.

However, there were still several other major pharmacies in Luoshui County.

While it was difficult to find medicinal ingredients that were decades old, there were plenty of ingredients with slightly less aging.

These ingredients could also help increase his Source Energy points.

Just like the ten-year-old wild ginseng that Zhou Xing had given him when he first started practicing martial arts.

This kind of wild ginseng could be cultivated in large quantities, and the other major pharmacies also had some in stock.

An hour later...

Zhou Family Pharmacy.

"Please wait a moment, Commander Jiang. My son should be arriving soon." Zhou Xing's father said with a smile, refilling Jiang Ning's tea.

"No hurry!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

He could clearly see that Zhou Xing's father was afraid of him.

Although he didn't quite understand why Zhou Xing's father was afraid, he could empathize.

It was just the fear that commoners had for officials.

Even though the Zhou Family Pharmacy had a certain reputation and history in Luoshui County, in the eyes of those with true power, they were no different from ordinary commoners.

Jiang Ning picked up the teacup on the table, and as he lifted it...

The next moment, a smile appeared on his lips.

"He's here!"

He placed the teacup back on the table and stood up.

After a few breaths...

Footsteps approached, and soon, Zhou Xing rushed in, out of breath.

His face was slightly red, and he was breathing heavily.

"Senior Brother Zhou!"

"Commander!"

Both spoke at the same time.

"Commander, you've come to my home, but didn't inform me earlier. I could have prepared better as the host. Please forgive me for the delay."

Jiang Ning smiled, "Senior Brother Zhou, I decided on a whim, and it was a bit of a rush for you. I hope you didn't tire yourself out!"

"It's just a bit of exercise, nothing tiring!" Zhou Xing smiled, appearing nonchalant.

He was out of breath, his face slightly red.

He had rushed here on purpose to show his respect for Jiang Ning, running all the way.

This silent gesture was a detail in their relationship.

Then, Zhou Xing said, "Commander, is there something you need my help with today?"

"Indeed!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xing immediately asked his father and the others to leave, leaving only the two of them in the room.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning smiled, "It's not a secret matter, no need for such precautions."

"Please speak, Commander!" Zhou Xing said.

Then...

Jiang Ning expressed his request.

After listening to Jiang Ning, Zhou Xing patted his chest and said, "No problem! This is a small matter for me. Moreover, the Zhou Family Pharmacy has some of our old stock, including a few of our most prized treasures. I'll get them for you right away!"

"Please wait a moment, Commander."

As soon as he finished speaking, Zhou Xing hurried out, disappearing from Jiang Ning's sight.

Soon, only Jiang Ning and Lv Yi remained in the room.

"Little Green, what do you think of Zhou Xing?" Jiang Ning suddenly asked.

"He's a smart man!" Lv Yi replied.

"Indeed, a smart man!" Jiang Ning smiled.

Then, in less than half an hour...

Zhou Xing appeared before Jiang Ning, carrying a large pile of things wrapped in yellow cloth.

He placed the yellow cloth on the table next to him and unfolded it, revealing several jade boxes to Jiang Ning.

"Commander, these are the treasures that the Zhou Family Pharmacy has collected over the years, all of them are precious medicinal ingredients aged fifty years or more."

Jiang Ning's eyes scanned the jade boxes, and he couldn't help but feel delighted.

There were as many jade boxes as one could hold in both palms.

The fifty-year-old medicines in the jade boxes were enough to significantly increase his Source Energy points.

With these items, he wouldn't need to consider consuming the less aged medicinal ingredients.

(End of Chapter)

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