Chapter 312: Special Constitution, Unique Physique!

Chapter 312: Special Constitution, Unique Physique!



November 10th, 2024

On the lake's surface, Jiang Ning demonstrated the five fist forms of the Five Beasts Fist.

Tiger, Bear, Ape, Deer, and Crane.

Among them, the most formidable was the Fire Tiger, which possessed an overwhelming aura, akin to a caged tiger breaking free from its mental prison, resulting in the most powerful momentum.

The blazing inferno seemed capable of incinerating everything in its path, not to mention its terrifying explosive power.

When Jiang Ning displayed the Bear Stance, he instantly felt an immense strength within himself, as if he had the power to move mountains.

However, standing on the ice layer made him feel like he was stepping on cotton, unsettling his mind, and he could only exert six or seven-tenths of his strength.

As he executed the Ape Stance, he felt his body becoming agile, and when the White Ape transcended time and space, his entire body seemed to be covered in a thousand divine swords, capable of breaking through any obstacle and possessing an unstoppable edge.

The Deer Stance brought a sense of tranquility and harmony, as if he had achieved a clear and peaceful mind, free from sorrow and joy, your innate constitution, and your spiritual platform becomes clear and bright. It's like an old monk meditating or a Taoist cultivator in deep contemplation.

In this moment, the seven emotions and six desires seemed to vanish, and he felt a unity with heaven and earth, a harmony of all things, and a connection with the universe through every breath.

When he performed the Phoenix Stance, he leaped lightly into the air, ascending straight up, capable of hovering and controlling the wind, and then landing on the water's surface, easily treading upon it.

From a distance, one could see a faint shadow of a giant phoenix with a wingspan of five zhang, appearing and disappearing, enveloping his entire body.

After trying out the transformations of the five fist forms, Jiang Ning lightly stepped on the water's surface with his right foot, and his body soared into the air, tracing an arc before landing on the ice layer not far away.

"It's worth it!" He nodded in satisfaction.

Just breaking through the fist forms of the Five Beasts Fist, the two thousand Origin Energy Points he had invested were not in vain.

Moreover, breaking the limit of the Five Beasts Fist would also grant him new characteristic enhancements.

Thinking of this, he immediately opened his panel.

【Skills】: Five Beasts Fist (Fifth Limit Break 189/6000) (Characteristics: Essence Stored in Five Organs, Five Elements Spirit, Fist Technique Master, Bear Tiger Physique, Quintessence Body)



【Quintessence Body】: A unique constitution, innately possessing the five elements in balance. It can absorb the power of the five elements from all Daoist techniques and divine abilities without reaching the body's limit, mitigating most of their power.

At this moment, Jiang Ning's expression turned to one of astonishment as he read the description on the panel.

"Quintessence Body?"

"What a miraculous unique constitution!"

He glanced down at his body, but there was no visible change compared to before.

However, according to the panel's description, his constitution had indeed transformed.

He now possessed all five elements in perfect balance.

Most impressively, the power of all Daoist techniques and divine abilities related to the five elements would be mostly nullified when used against him.

Such an effect was truly heaven-defying.

However, considering the world and environment he was in, Jiang Ning couldn't help but shake his head and smile bitterly.

In a world where martial arts flourished, where were the Daoist techniques and divine abilities of the five elements? As far as he knew, only in ancient times, when immortals, gods, and demons coexisted, was the Dao rooted in the five elements.

"Times have changed!"

"If it were the ancient times, this constitution would be heaven-defying, and even in the pursuit of martial arts, one wouldn't fear the Dao."

"But where are the immortals now?"

Jiang Ning shook his head and closed the panel, heading towards home.

Behind him, on the thick ice layer, a ten-zhang-wide ice hole appeared.

As the snow melted, an ice layer the size of a basketball court was exposed.

After returning home and finishing breakfast, Jiang Ning lay in his courtyard, basking in the sun with his eyes half-closed.

"Young Master, why aren't you practicing your fists today?" Lu Yi approached and stood behind Jiang Ning, placing her hands on his shoulders and gently massaging them.

Jiang Ning enjoyed the massage with his eyes half-closed.

"I'm taking a day off today."

"The path of martial arts requires both relaxation and tension; being too tense isn't good either!"

Jiang Ning spoke with a matter-of-fact tone.

"Then I won't practice my fists either!" Lu Yi, standing behind him, said as she kneaded his shoulders.

At this moment, Jiang Ning could feel Lu Yi's long fingers, which had become stronger since her martial arts training, pressing firmly against the tendons on his shoulders, clearly containing powerful force.

As he enjoyed the massage with his eyes closed, Jiang Ning instructed, "Open your mouth!"

Lu Yi immediately parted her red lips.

The next moment, a drop of deep red blood was forced out of Jiang Ning's blood vessels by his inner energy, gathering on his fingertip.

Then, the drop of blood soared into the air and flew directly into Lu Yi's mouth.

"Thank you, Young Master!" Lu Yi's face lit up with joy.

After such a long time, she had witnessed the preciousness and wonder of Jiang Ning's blood.

A single drop of his blood was far more effective than any so-called great medicine.

With the help of this drop of Jiang Ning's blood, Lu Yi's strength training progress could be greatly accelerated.

Subsequently, Jiang Ning lay on a recliner, quietly basking in the sun.

"Little Green, remind me at the fourth hour!"

"Yes, Young Master!" Lu Yi replied.

She continued massaging Jiang Ning's shoulders and then gently pressed his temples.

Meanwhile, at the Inspection Office...

"Greetings, Inspector!" Hong Minghu respectfully saluted Bai Luoyu.

As the lord of the Inspection Office in Luo Water County, he was naturally aware of the renowned Bai Luoyu, one of the two grand inspectors of Dongling Prefecture.

Even as the lord of the Inspection Office in Dongling City, with its main and two deputy lords, he had to treat Inspector Bai with respect.

This was not only because of Bai Luoyu's remarkable achievements at a young age but also due to his position as an inspector.

If the Inspection Office is said to have the power and responsibility to oversee the officials and people of the realm, then the grand inspector has the authority to oversee all inspection offices in a prefecture.

Especially for the inspection offices in various counties, when the grand inspector arrives, it is as if an imperial envoy has come in person.

In case of emergencies, if necessary, they can temporarily act as the lord, presiding over the entire office, with the authority to deploy all the forces in the county.

During wartime, they have the authority to punish first and report later for any disobedience.

Therefore, upon seeing Bai Luoyu's arrival, Hong Minghu showed reverence.

Then, he continued, "Inspector, why didn't you notify me in advance? That way, I could have prepared earlier and welcomed you properly."

Bai Luoyu waved his hand, "No need for formalities! We're both martial men, so let's keep it simple."

Hong Minghu chuckled, "Inspector, you are well-versed in both literary and martial arts, you're a scholar, how can you be called a martial man?"

Bai Luoyu looked at Hong Minghu speechlessly for a moment, then waved his hand.

"Let's sit and talk!"

"Inspector, please!" Hong Minghu gestured with his hand.

Immediately, Bai Luoyu lifted his leg over the threshold, and Xiao Emei, who was behind him, followed slowly.

"Inspector, this is..." Hong Minghu looked at Xiao Emei, who was wearing a white skirt and holding a long sword, standing beside him with a hesitant expression.

Bai Luoyu said, "This is the top disciple of the Water Moon Sword Palace, Xiao Emei."

"Miss Xiao, your reputation precedes you, it's like thunder in my ears!" Hong Minghu clasped his hands.

Xiao Emei: "..."

"The lord is joking!" Xiao Emei said.

"I'm not joking, the third on the Hidden Dragon Ranking, the top disciple under Xiao Qiushui, is indeed like thunder in my ears," Hong Minghu spoke again.

Hearing this, Xiao Emei gave Hong Minghu a surprised look.

She didn't expect her reputation to have spread even to this small county town!

Soon after, the three of them took their seats.

Bai Luoyu spoke, "Lord Hong, your report has been verified by the higher-ups. That Li Hong indeed had connections with the Divine Worship Sect, which is defined as a heretical sect. You deserve great credit for eliminating them."

"However, according to your report, Jiang Ning deserves the primary credit?"

Hong Minghu nodded, "Exactly! If not for Commander Jiang's intervention, we would have been annihilated. The primary credit should go to him."

"Agreed!" Bai Luoyu nodded, "Since that's the case, there's no dispute."

Then he continued, "According to the evaluation from above, the primary credit for eliminating Li Hong is 400,000 contribution points, and you can also receive an unconditional half-rank promotion."

Upon hearing this, a look of envy flashed in Hong Minghu's eyes.

400,000 contribution points, combined with his previous savings, would be enough to exchange for the Dragon Tiger Embryo Breath Pill produced by Dragon Tiger Mountain.

With the Dragon Tiger Embryo Breath Pill, all his problems could be solved, and he could take another step forward from his current Fifth Rank.

But when he thought of Jiang Ning's displayed strength at that time, his greed instantly vanished.

Although contribution points are good, forcefully taking credit is not a blessing.

He didn't think Jiang Ning's character would allow him to accept his exploitation.

More importantly, with Jiang Ning's martial talent, becoming an enemy would be terrifying.

In his opinion, it wasn't worth it for temporary gain.

Bai Luoyu sat beside him, watching Hong Minghu with a slight smile.

"As for you, Lord Hong, you will receive a reward of 50,000 to 100,000 contribution points, which can also be exchanged for a seven-day study qualification at the Academy."

Hong Minghu said, "I need contribution points."

"No problem!" Bai Luoyu nodded slightly, and with a wave of his hand, a small pouch appeared in his palm.

Then he continued, "There are ten Golden Jade Pendants inside, totaling 100,000 contribution points. This is your reward, Lord Hong."

"Thank you, Inspector!" Hong Minghu clasped his hands in gratitude and took the pouch from Bai Luoyu.

Bai Luoyu spoke again, "Lord Hong, help me inform the others to come over, but there's no need to notify Commander Jiang, I'll visit his residence personally later."

"Alright!" Hong Minghu nodded in agreement.

The sun hung high in the sky.

The temperature continued to rise.

Lu Yi quietly brought over a parasol and placed it next to Jiang Ning to shield him from the glaring sunlight.

The fourth hour was almost over.

"Young Master, the fourth hour is almost here," Lu Yi's voice sounded in Jiang Ning's ear.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.

He turned to look at the sundial by the wall, and the fourth hour was approaching.

Only then did he get up and stretched lazily.

"It seems like you've been really tired lately!" Lu Yi said.

Jiang Ning smiled, "Maybe a bit!"

After a while,

He sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion in the courtyard, facing the sky with his five centers.

As the sundial pointed to the fourth hour,

He began to circulate his breathing, focusing on the Great Sun Essence above his head.

With each breath,

A strand of crimson Great Sun Essence descended from the clouds, entering his five organs and six viscera through his nose.

The moment the Great Sun Essence entered his organs, it underwent a violent transformation within his body, as if igniting the Five Elements Spirit stored in his five organs, rapidly consuming it.

His five organs were growing stronger.

His heart beat vigorously, and the blood flowing through it was like untamed horses, like a surging river.

【Inner Core Nourishing Art Experience +1】

【Inner Core Nourishing Art Experience +1】

【Inner Core Nourishing Art Experience +1】

【.】

At Jiang Ning's Manor.

"Thank you, Lord Hong, for leading the way!" Bai Luoyu said.

"It's my duty!" Hong Minghu replied.

Then, he added, "I'll go knock on Inspector Bai's door."

As his words fell, Hong Minghu knocked on the manor's front door.

Dong—

Dong—

Dong—

Three knocks echoed, and a gentle voice immediately came from the front yard.

"Who's there? The door isn't locked!"

Hearing this, Hong Minghu gently pushed, and the door opened.

"Village Woman Liu Wanwan pays her respects to the Lord!" Liu Wanwan's eyes revealed a hint of surprise when she saw Hong Minghu, and she quickly bowed.

"There's no need for such formality, Madam Liu!" Hong Minghu smiled warmly.

Then he said, "This is the Inspector from Dongling City. Since Commander Jiang has made great contributions, the Inspector has personally brought rewards from above."

Upon hearing this, Liu Wanwan immediately understood.

Then, a conflicted expression appeared on her face.

"Could you all wait for a moment? This is an important time for An Ning's cultivation."

Hearing this, Hong Minghu turned to Bai Luoyu.

"Inspector, look—"

At the same time, he saw Bai Luoyu looking up at the sky in the east wing, his gaze slightly focused.

"The Great Sun Essence descends from the clouds, a truly orthodox Daoist inner strength cultivation technique!" Bai Luoyu exclaimed.

"Inspector, what... Great Sun Essence?" Hong Minghu followed Bai Luoyu's gaze, but only saw an empty sky, looking perplexed.

Xiao Emei, standing behind them, also looked perplexed.

However, in Bai Luoyu's eyes, he saw a strand of crimson Great Sun Essence descending from the clouds and falling straight into the east wing where Jiang Ning was.

"Inspector Bai, why can't I see it?" Xiao Emei asked at this moment.

Bai Luoyu retracted his gaze and said calmly, "It's normal! You don't have an immortal root or the innate wisdom to perceive certain special energies in the world."

He looked towards the east wing where Jiang Ning was.

He didn't need to guess to know that the absorption and emission of the Great Sun Essence must be from Jiang Ning, whom he was about to meet.

This was the only possibility.

This also meant that Jiang Ning was a fellow cultivator like him.

Thinking of this, Bai Luoyu couldn't help but open the folding fan in his hand and gently wave it, causing the two tufts of hair on his forehead to flutter.

"Madam, it's fine. We can wait here. We'll go in after Commander Jiang finishes his cultivation."

Liu Wanwan looked apologetic. "I've neglected our guests. Please come in and have some tea!"

"Good!" Bai Luoyu smiled, nodded, and stepped over the threshold, gently waving his folding fan, clearly in a good mood.

Seeing this, Hong Minghu and Xiao Emei followed closely behind.

Noon.

After refining the last strand of Great Sun Essence in his organs.

【Inner Core Nourishing Art Experience +1】

Jiang Ning slowly opened his eyes.

【Skill】: Inner Core Nourishing Art (Minor Accomplishment 3333/5000)



He glanced at the panel, and after two hours of refinement, the progress had increased significantly.

He then closed the panel and walked towards the courtyard.

"Young Master!"

Seeing Jiang Ning, Lu Yi, who was waiting in the courtyard, quickly greeted him.

"Let's go to the main hall. There's a guest!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes, Young Master!" Lu Yi quickly followed Jiang Ning's footsteps.

At this moment, Jiang Ning felt a bit excited.

Just now, while absorbing the Great Sun Essence, he heard the sound of the front yard's door, and he knew that the Inspector from Dongling City was an important figure.

His arrival also meant that the rewards for his previous achievements had arrived.

The merits of defending the city, defeating enemies, and killing Li Hong.

With three merits, the rewards from above would surely be generous.

These rewards were extremely important to him at this time.

Although he had the panel, he still needed resources to nurture his cultivation.

Especially now, he could clearly feel that his strength was increasing much slower than before.

He needed to put in more effort to improve.

In this situation, if he had external assistance, his growth rate would undoubtedly be much faster, and his strength would increase significantly.

Like now, his Origin Energy Points had long become the key to his strength improvement.

On the panel, the Fire Chopping Blade Technique and Water Control had met the experience requirements for the next limit break long ago, lacking only Origin Energy Points.

As long as he had enough Origin Energy Points, his blade technique would become stronger, and he would have more attributes.

Improving Water Control would greatly increase his advantage in water.

Entering the water was his fallback and a trump card that no one knew about until now.

If his usual combat power was 1, then entering the water would turn it into his domain, allowing him to trap and kill enemies.

He would also fear no consumption, and even if his inner breath erupted for ten days and ten nights in the water, it would not be exhausted.

With these boosts, his combat power would at least double.

His survival ability would increase several times.

(End of Chapter)

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