Chapter 332: Farewells

Chapter 332: Farewells

November 30, 2024

In the front hall, Jiang Ning, holding Xiao Dou Bao's hand, stepped over the threshold and greeted Liu Wanwan.

"Brother-in-law!" Liu Wanwan placed the fish soup she had just brought on the table and wiped her hands on her apron to dry them.

"Uncle!" Jiang Yiming, who had just entered through the back door, called out upon seeing Jiang Ning.

At that moment, Jiang Yiming's arms were bare, and the hair on his forehead was damp with sweat, sticking together.

It was clear that Jiang Yiming had just finished his cultivation.

"How is your martial arts progress?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Uncle, I've already reached the entry level of martial arts!" Jiang Yiming looked at his uncle with respect.

He knew that his rapid progress in martial arts was entirely due to the drop of blood in the blood-red amber that Jiang Ning had given him on his birthday.

After absorbing that drop of blood, his strength had become incredibly formidable.

Even the legendary innate divine strength couldn't compare to his.

He could effortlessly lift a 500-kilogram stone lock.

Before, he couldn't even imagine such a feat.

His father had practiced martial arts for over twenty years and still hadn't developed such strength.

Yet, with just a drop of blood from Jiang Ning, his physique had transformed to this extent, proving the immense value of that gift.

"Entry level of martial arts?" Jiang Ning smiled and nodded, "Not bad!"

At this moment, Liu Wanwan's eyes narrowed slightly, and a few wrinkles appeared at the corners of her eyes.

Jiang Yiming's achievement in reaching the entry level of martial arts initially filled her with joy, but it felt surreal.

As the eldest daughter of the Liu family in Dong Ling City, she naturally knew that achieving this level wasn't easy.

Even in her family, not everyone could practice martial arts.

It wasn't just about talent but also personal willpower.

Cultivation was arduous, requiring daily and yearly dedication, with progress made during winter and summer training.

Not everyone could endure such hardships.

The most suitable age for martial arts training was around fifteen, when the bones were almost fully developed.

At this age, whether boys or girls, their minds weren't fully mature, and they were generally more inclined towards playfulness.

Even if they understood the importance of martial arts, few could truly endure the hardships and persist.

To succeed in martial arts, one must start training from a young age.

Once they reached a certain age, catching up became nearly impossible.

A step behind meant falling further behind.

In life, the golden age was limited to those years.

Now, her son, Jiang Yiming, had achieved the entry level of martial arts just after turning fifteen.

Such an accomplishment would shock the entire Dong Ling City!

At this thought, Liu Wanwan turned to Jiang Ning, looking at her younger brother-in-law.

She knew that her son's achievement was all thanks to the gift Jiang Ning had given him.

That gift had endowed her son with extraordinary martial arts talent.

At his age and with his strength, he could easily enroll in the Martial Arts Academy, and his future potential was limitless.

At that moment, Jiang Li also entered through the back door.

"Little brother!" Upon seeing Jiang Ning, his voice naturally grew louder, and he smiled broadly.

"Big brother!" Jiang Ning called out.

At that moment, Xiao Dou Bao, with Lao Gui on her head, rubbed her stomach.

"Dad, Mom, Xiao Dou Bao is getting really hungry."

"It'll be ready soon!" Liu Wanwan's face was filled with a smile. "Xiao Dou Bao, go and behave yourself for a while."

Hearing this, Xiao Dou Bao nodded heavily.

Holding Jiang Ning's hand tightly, she walked towards the dining table.

After a while, she said, "I'm all set!"

Xiao Dou Bao sat up straight, showing off her good behavior.

Her short legs swung back and forth on the chair.

At that moment, she placed Lao Gui beside her, stretching her neck and waiting eagerly for the fish soup.

"Little brother, when do you plan to leave for Dong Ling City?" Jiang Li suddenly asked.

"Today," Jiang Ning replied.

"Today?" Jiang Li looked surprised.

"Yes, today!" Jiang Ning nodded and continued, "The weather has been warming up for several days, and the road to Dong Ling City should be clear by now."

"Moreover, the spring enrollment at the Martial Arts Academy is about to begin."

"If Jiang Yiming wants to enter the academy, we should leave for Dong Ling City early."

Hearing this, Jiang Li nodded heavily.

"Alright, we'll follow your plan. We'll set off today!"

"Brother-in-law, how about leaving in the afternoon? We should do some packing before we go," Liu Wanwan said from the side.

"We'll do as you say, sister-in-law!" Jiang Ning smiled. "I also need to bid farewell to Master Wang."

Jiang Ning held a large piece of electric eel meat in his hand as he walked out of his home.

"Young Master, the carriage is ready!"

Lu Yi led the carriage out from Master Wang's stable.

Jiang Ning promptly boarded the carriage.

"Young Master, where should we go first?" Lu Yi asked.

"Let's head to the Canglang Martial Arts Academy first!" Jiang Ning replied.

After saying this, he hung the fish meat in his hand, weighing around twenty to thirty jin, in the carriage compartment.

This was his gift for Master Wang.

For a martial artist like Master Wang, the flesh and blood of a demonized spirit creature were highly nourishing, and even the finest celestial treasures couldn't compare.

Sitting in the carriage, he continued to read a book.

Canglang Martial Arts Academy.

When Jiang Ning and Lu Yi appeared at the entrance of the academy, one of the guards at the gate immediately shouted with joy.

This single voice.

The disciples in the front courtyard, who were training their strength, swarmed over like bees to honey.

They gathered at the academy's entrance.

"Jiang Shixiong, is this Jiang Shixiong? He exudes such a powerful aura!"

"Of course! Jiang Shixiong is the leader of the Inspection Office. In Luoshui County, he's a well-known and influential figure. Who wouldn't show respect to Jiang Shixiong?"

"If I could achieve even a fraction of Jiang Shixiong's success, I'd be content!"

". . ."

For a moment.

The crowd gathered at the academy's front courtyard, discussing in hushed tones.

Jiang Ning was a legendary figure who emerged from the Canglang Martial Arts Academy.

Previously, they had only heard stories about Jiang Ning, but now, the main character himself had arrived, drawing their attention.

On the other side.

The martial arts academy.

Master Wang, hearing the commotion in the front courtyard, couldn't help but listen intently.

The next moment.

Master Wang's face lit up with a smile.

"So, it's him! No wonder he's causing such a stir."

Thinking of Jiang Ning's achievements, Master Wang couldn't help but sigh with emotion.

Who would have thought that the Jiang Ning who was once a mere martial arts disciple has now become a powerful figure in Luoshui County, holding authority and influence.

Subsequently, he composed his fluctuating emotions and walked towards the front courtyard.

"Master Wang!"

"Greetings, Master Wang!"

"Master Wang!"

". . ."

The disciples, upon seeing Master Wang's appearance, immediately bowed in unison.

Master Wang looked at Jiang Ning, his face beaming with joy.

"Master!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands in respect.

Master Wang nodded.

Then, he scolded the disciples: "Disperse, disperse! Instead of training, you're here gossiping like old women!"

Hearing Master Wang's scolding, the disciples quickly scattered like birds.

Immediately, Master Wang turned to Jiang Ning.

"Let's go to the back courtyard! This place is too crowded and noisy."

"Mm-hmm!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Back courtyard.

Master Wang glanced at the dozens of jin of fish meat in Lu Yi's hand.

"Why bring so much! And why let a young girl carry it?"

"Moreover, you're not showing any consideration for her delicate nature."

Jiang Ning smiled.

"Master, I recently obtained some good things, so I brought them to share with you."

"Good things?" Master Wang's gaze fell on the fish meat in Lu Yi's hand, and he couldn't help but recall the good things Jiang Ning had brought before.

The meat of the White Dragon Fish.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning said, "Master, this is the meat of an electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation."

"An electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation?" Master Wang's expression changed in surprise.

"Mm-hmm!" Jiang Ning nodded affirmatively.

"Hiss—" Master Wang, upon hearing this, took a deep breath.

Then, he asked, "In this era, where did you find an electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation?"

Jiang Ning replied, "In Luoshui Lake."

"Luoshui Lake?" Master Wang was astonished.

"At the bottom of Luoshui Lake," Jiang Ning spoke again.

"I see!" Master Wang nodded, then asked, "What's the strength of an electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning recalled the scene and replied, "It's not bad!"

Master Wang: ". . ."

An electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation, in Jiang Ning's words, received only a 'not bad' evaluation.

This instantly made Master Wang understand that Jiang Ning was no ordinary person.

Immediately, he suppressed his curiosity, and his gaze returned to the electric eel meat in Lu Yi's hand.

"Girl, give it to me!"

Lu Yi glanced at Jiang Ning, seeing his subtle nod, and handed the fish meat to Master Wang.

"Wow, this must be around thirty jin!" Master Wang weighed the fish meat in his hand, his mind recalling the good things Jiang Ning had brought before.

The meat of the White Dragon Fish.

At this moment.

Jiang Ning said, "Master, this is the meat of an electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation."

"An electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation?" Master Wang's expression changed in surprise.

"Mm-hmm!" Jiang Ning nodded affirmatively.

"Hiss—" Master Wang, upon hearing this, took a deep breath.

Then, he asked, "In this era, where did you find an electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation?"

Jiang Ning replied, "In Luoshui Lake."

"Luoshui Lake?" Master Wang was astonished.

"At the bottom of Luoshui Lake," Jiang Ning spoke again.

"I see!" Master Wang nodded, then asked, "What's the strength of an electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation?"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning recalled the scene and replied, "It's not bad!"

Master Wang: ". . ."

An electric eel with over two hundred years of cultivation, in Jiang Ning's words, received only a 'not bad' evaluation.

This instantly made Master Wang realize that Jiang Ning's abilities were not to be underestimated.

Immediately, he suppressed his curiosity, and his gaze returned to the electric eel meat in Lu Yi's hand.

"Master, I plan to leave Luoshui County today."

"Where are you going?" Master Wang asked.

"To Dongling City!"

Master Wang muttered to himself, then looked at Jiang Ning, "You're going to take the Martial Arts Examination, right?"

Jiang Ning replied, "That's one of the reasons! There are many other reasons as well!"

Master Wang nodded, "Go then! I hope that one day, my martial arts academy will produce a Martial Imperial Scholar."

"There will be such a day," Jiang Ning said.

Hearing this, Master Wang immediately smiled, "If that day comes, I'll be so proud! Teaching a Martial Imperial Scholar, who wouldn't praise me?"

Jiang Ning smiled at this.

Then his expression became solemn again.

"Master, you shouldn't stay in Luoshui County during this time either. Leave Luoshui County! And don't go to the city by Luoshui Lake!"

"Why?" Master Wang looked at Jiang Ning's serious expression and asked the question in his heart.

"It's not safe!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

Then he continued, "These past few days, I went to Luoshui Lake and discovered traces of a powerful demon. For some reason, it's been slaughtering the creatures in the water and refining them to increase its cultivation. I suspect that soon, it will choose to come ashore."

"Come ashore?"

Master Wang's expression also became solemn.

"Is this news true?"

"En!" Jiang Ning nodded, "I personally investigated it in the lake."

"Let me think about it!" Master Wang's face showed deep contemplation.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning didn't say more.

He had already revealed this information to Master Wang, and as for what choice to make, he didn't want to interfere.

After all, whatever choice Master Wang made, he had his own reasons.

A moment later.

It was already the fourth hour.

Jiang Ning looked up at the sun above and then at the sundial in the courtyard.

"Master, it's the fourth hour. I need to practice my cultivation as usual!"

"The fourth hour?" Master Wang was slightly surprised but then realized, "You kid, have you achieved minor success in Inner Core Nourishing Art?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Amazing!" Master Wang's face showed surprise, and he continued, "You're much stronger than me!"

Then he stood up, "I won't disturb your practice. I'll go and prepare some grilled fish to try."

After Master Wang left.

Jiang Ning also casually found a clean and spacious spot in the courtyard to sit and meditate.

He assumed the Five Hearts Towards Heaven posture.

Instantly, he began to circulate his breathing, absorbing the energy from the sun above.

With each inhalation and exhalation, a strand of crimson True Energy descended from the sky and directly entered his body.

[Inner Core Nourishing Art Experience +1]



[Inner Core Nourishing Art Experience +1]



[Inner Core Nourishing Art Experience +1]



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Two hours quickly passed.

Before noon, Jiang Ning stopped his Inner Core Nourishing Art cultivation.

[Skill]: Inner Core Nourishing Art (Minor Success 4049/5000)



"I've accumulated four thousand points!"

"If all goes well, in ten days, I should achieve major success in Inner Core Nourishing Art, reaching the level of Inner Breath Like Gale and Five Viscera Thunder Sound." Lin Qingyi thought to herself, and then she.

After leaving Master Wang.

It was already the first hour of noon.

If it were a normal day, he would definitely stay at the martial arts academy to have a meal with Master Wang.

But today was different.

Soon, he would set off for Dongling City.

Before leaving, he still needed to make a trip to the Inspection Office and Wan Hua Tower.

Time was tight, so he didn't choose to eat at the martial arts academy.

After leaving the academy.

He asked Lu Yi to return to the carriage alone to pack their belongings.

It was already the first hour of noon.

If they didn't return to pack now, they would waste time later.

After all, they were heading to the county city of Dongling County, a long journey, and they would be away for many days.

They needed to bring many things.

After sending Lu Yi back, he went alone to the Inspection Office.

After leaving the Inspection Office, he headed to Wan Hua Tower.

At this time, he no longer restrained himself.

His figure darted between the houses, moving extremely fast.

A moment later.

He landed at the entrance of Wan Hua Tower.

On the roof of Wan Hua Tower.

"It's the middle of the day, what brings you here?" Lin Qingyi wore a short dress that exposed her fair arms.

When she appeared before Jiang Ning, she had been yawning.

The dress was obviously a bit tight for her, and the green silk dress barely covered her chest.

"Did Lin Sister just wake up?" Jiang Ning asked with a smile.

"En!" Lin Qingyi glared at Jiang Ning, "Don't you know it's impolite to disturb someone's sleep?"

Jiang Ning: "..."

He looked at the almost vertical shadows cast by the tower, and he was speechless for a moment.

It was already the fourth hour of noon.

(End of Chapter)

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