Chapter 339: Return to Luoshui County

Chapter 339: Return to Luoshui County

December 7th, 2024

East of the City.

"Big Brother and Sister-in-law, you can stay here temporarily. I've already bought this house!"

Jiang Ning pushed open the door, and the vermillion-red gate swung open, revealing a desolate and dilapidated scene in the front courtyard.

A gentle stream flowed through the pebble-paved creek in the front yard.

"Ning, you've spent a lot!" Liu Wanwan looked at Jiang Ning with a complex expression.

Jiang Li also patted Jiang Ning heavily on the shoulder, "Little Brother, thank you!!!"

Bai Luoyu stood on the doorstep, gently fanning himself with a folding fan, a faint smile on his face.

Jiang Ning smiled as well.

"Big Brother and Sister-in-law, why don't you go and take a look at the house first. I'll chat with Brother Bai for a bit."

"No problem!" Jiang Li said, "Little Brother, just go and take care of your business! I'll go and tidy up the courtyard now."

"Brother Jiang, shall we take a walk by the river?" Bai Luoyu took the lead and spoke first.

"Sure!" Jiang Ning nodded.

They walked side by side along the ten-foot-wide river.

"Brother Bai, I'll have to trouble you!"

"It's nothing!" Bai Luoyu smiled, "I'll have someone find Yu Manyun right away, and there will be people guarding the entrance to the East District. As long as Yu Manyun appears, I'll be notified immediately."

"And there will be people watching at your home as well. As soon as there's any movement, I'll be there. It's just a distance of five hundred meters; there won't be any issues!"

Jiang Ning clasped his hands together, "Thank you, Brother Bai!"

"No need for that!" Bai Luoyu smiled and opened his folding fan with a 'swish'.

Then, Bai Luoyu said, "Your master's matter may require my assistance!"

"That's not necessary!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

"In that case, I won't worry too much!" Bai Luoyu continued to gently fan himself with the folding fan, and the two of them walked forward.

Then, Bai Luoyu spoke again, "I don't have anything good to offer for your new home, so I'll send you a few sets of furniture and some servants and maids."

"Then, many thanks, Brother Bai!" Jiang Ning expressed his gratitude.

Bai Luoyu smiled, "I'll have someone coordinate this with your brother. By the time you return, everything will be ready."

Jiang Ning stopped in his tracks and sincerely thanked him with clasped hands.

Before Bai Luoyu's arrival, he had never imagined that things would go so smoothly.

Bai Luoyu was able to provide such significant help.

Through Bai Luoyu, he also witnessed the power of influence.

For ordinary people, this would be a thousand times difficult, but with just a few words from Bai Luoyu, everything was settled.

The house was also purchased at a low price.

This was because the house had been confiscated and nationalized, and the government had the final say.

And this so-called government was Liu Fugui, summoned by Bai Luoyu.

With Bai Luoyu's backing, the house was naturally sold at a discounted price.

What pleased him the most about the house was the artificial waterfalls, gentle streams, and several artificial lakes scattered throughout the various courtyards.

This environment was perfect for him.

Moreover, just outside the manor was a ten-foot-wide artificial river.

The river was diverted from a tributary of the Wrathful River.

With this river, even when facing an overwhelmingly powerful enemy, he would have a way to retreat.

By entering the river and harnessing its power, he could unleash unimaginable combat strength.

Therefore, the ten-foot-wide artificial river outside the manor was the place he was most satisfied with.

Furthermore, the residence was only about five hundred meters away from Bai Luoyu's manor.

With Bai Luoyu's strength, five hundred meters was just a distance for an instant burst of speed, reaching there in the blink of an eye.

With the presence of the Dragon Carp and the Old Turtle, as long as the enemy wasn't completely overwhelming, they could delay for a moment, and Bai Luoyu would arrive.

Moreover, according to Bai Luoyu, there were also people watching over his manor, which further increased the security.

What's more, according to Bai Luoyu, there were people keeping an eye on his manor, further enhancing security.

Furthermore, according to Bai Luoyu, there were people watching over his manor, which further increased the security.

What's more, according to Bai Luoyu, there were people watching over his manor, which further increased the security.

Moreover, according to Bai Luoyu, there were people keeping an eye on his manor, which further increased the security.

Furthermore, according to Bai Luoyu, there were people watching over his manor, which further increased the security.

Moreover, according to Bai Luoyu, there were people keeping an eye on his manor, which further increased the security.

In the government's eyes, he was just a four-and-a-half-year-old child who could easily get lost.

On the other side.

Jiang Ning soon arrived at the tall city wall of the East District.

At this moment, there were many people on the city wall. The passage on the wall was wide enough for three carriages to pass side by side.

There were even small vendors setting up stalls on the wall.

This indicated the high volume of pedestrian traffic.

Jiang Ning stood atop the city wall, gazing at the distant scenery. From this vantage point, the Nu River could be seen flowing from the north towards the south, dividing Dongling City into two halves. The terrain gradually lowered as it followed the river's path.

From this spot, the entire western bank of the river was also visible, allowing him to observe all the activity within the western half of the city.

Witnessing this scene, Jiang Ning gained a deeper understanding of why the land prices on the eastern bank were higher.

With such a panoramic view, overlooking the surrounding mountains, only a few could resist the feeling of being elevated above others.

Then, he took a deep breath, his body lightly leaping into the air.

"Don't!" exclaimed the body, quickly reaching out with its right hand to grab Jiang Ning, who was suspended in mid-air.

However, as Jiang Ning's robe was caught by the wind, fluttering loudly, the girl's fingertips could barely touch his robe.

Then, watching Jiang Ning plunge straight into the Nu River.

"Don't," the girl murmured again.

This commotion also attracted the attention of the crowd on the city wall.

"Someone's jumping into the river to their death!" someone nearby witnessed this and explained.

Upon hearing this, the crowd suddenly realized what was happening.

Immediately, they also heard a "plop" sound from the river, indicating someone had fallen into the water.

"What a pity!" someone looked at the turbulent Nu River, their eyes revealing a hint of regret.

"Such a young life, why would they want to end it so abruptly?" another person also witnessed this scene, their face filled with a similar expression of regret.

"Miss!" a maid, dressed in pink, hurried over to the girl in the pink dress.

"Miss, what's wrong?" the maid asked with concern.

"He's so handsome, why would he want to end his life?" the girl in the pink dress expressed her sorrow.

"Miss, there's no need to feel sorry for a weak person like him. He's just an empty shell with a good-looking appearance!" the maid, although she didn't see what had happened, followed the girl's words, trying to console her.

"Miss, don't say that!" the girl in the pink dress continued, "Go and get someone to retrieve his body from downstream so we can give him a proper burial."

"Yes, Miss!" the maid responded, then looked at her mistress with admiration, "Miss, you have such a kind heart!"

In the Nu River.

Sinking to the bottom, Jiang Ning instantly felt the complex and rapid undercurrents, but they couldn't affect him in the slightest.

Soon, his gaze turned towards the direction of Luoshui County.

Although the Nu River didn't connect directly to Luoshui County, by using it, he could reduce the distance to Luoshui County.

He voluntarily jumped into the Nu River to return to Luoshui County faster.

The next moment, his mind stirred.

He performed the advanced Five Elements Water Escape, his body instantly merging with the river water.

In an instant, he appeared thirty li away, feeling drained.

He quietly hovered in the water, sensing the river's nourishment.

After a while, when his condition returned to its peak.

He performed the Five Elements Water Escape again.

After a few cycles, he fully recovered and climbed ashore.

Scanning the surroundings and the distant scenery, he instantly locked onto the direction of Luoshui County.

Then, maintaining a speed of about sixty percent, he sprinted.

This speed was the most energy-efficient for his stamina.

It was like an ordinary person sprinting a hundred meters, but they could run several times that distance before becoming exhausted.

This was the difference.

Half an hour later, he reached the not-so-tall city wall, exhaling a breath of turbid air.

"I'm here!"

After days of traveling, it only took him about an hour with his strong legs.

"My legs are indeed fast!" Jiang Ning sighed inwardly.

Then, he headed towards the city gate.

Dongling City.

Eastern District.

Bai Luoyu's manor.

In the courtyard, Bai Luoyu sat facing a man with a refined appearance. In front of them was a stone table with a tea set.

"Gurgle, gurgle..."

As the hot tea was poured, white smoke rose.

"Zhao, please have some tea!" Bai Luoyu gestured.

Lord, this title undoubtedly reveals the identity of the man before them.

One of the three main lords of Dong Ling City.

Either the main lord or the two deputy lords.

Anyone who knows about the Zhao family understands that this is the Fifth Rank Main Lord.

He is also one of the renowned Grandmasters in Dong Ling City.

Zhao Yulong picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and then put it down.

"White Patrol Officer, I heard that Jiang Ning has arrived."

"The Main Lord is well-informed!" Bai Luoyu nodded, "He's indeed here, and he also bought a residence in the city."

"Oh? He bought a house?" Zhao Yulong was slightly surprised.

Then he said, "I heard he is the Deputy County Patrol Officer of Dong Ling County?"

"Yes!" Bai Luoyu nodded.

"Interesting!" Zhao Yunlong smiled, "Where did he buy his residence? I want to meet him. It's quite a legend for someone so young to have come this far from a small county."

Bai Luoyu shook his head, "You can't meet him now!"

"Why?" Zhao Yunlong was puzzled.

Bai Luoyu explained, "He just left for Luoshui County!"

"Luoshui County?" Zhao Yunlong asked, "But what happened in Luoshui County?"

"The Main Lord guessed correctly. Something related to him did happen!" Bai Luoyu nodded.

Then he shared all the information he had.

After a while, Zhao Yulong listened to Bai Luoyu's words and suddenly understood, nodding in realization.

"So that's how it is! If it's indeed Yu Manyun's doing, she's quite audacious!"

"Who can deny that?" Bai Luoyu also agreed.

"Never mind!" Zhao Yunlong stood up, "If Jiang Ning appears in Dong Ling City again, White Patrol Officer, remember to inform me. I'm curious about him. I want to see what kind of Heavenly Talent he is!"

"No problem, Main Lord!" Bai Luoyu also stood up immediately.

Then he asked, "Main Lord, are you leaving now?"

"I don't know!" Cheng Ran shook his head, then said, "Based on the timing, Jiang Ning should have been in Dong Ling City. How did he suddenly appear in our Martial Academy?"

The two were momentarily confused and puzzled.

"Main Lord!"

"Big Brother Ye!"

Seeing the two people in the room and exclaimed, "Two Senior Brothers, let me go in and check on Wang Jin's condition first!"

A moment later, the two exchanged glances.

"Why did the Adult suddenly return?" Zhou Xing asked.

"I don't know!" Cheng Ran shook his head, then said, "According to the timing, Jiang Ning should have been in Dong Ling City. How did he suddenly appear in our Martial Academy?"

The two were still confused and puzzled.

"Main Lord!"

"Big Brother Wang!"

Looking at the two people in the room, Jiang Ning prevented a disaster, and having his entire body wrapped in bandages.

At this moment, there was another person in the room, a well-known physician from Luoshui County, recognized by Jiang Ning.

At this time, Hong Minghu and Ye Qiu were surprised to see Jiang Ning.

"Why did Jiang Ning suddenly return?" Hong Minghu was puzzled.

The news of Jiang Ning's actions in Luoshui County had reached the Patrol Office of Dong Ling County, and they had sent someone to inform Jiang Ning of the matter. So, he knew that Jiang Ning had received the notification.

"Jiang Ning!" Ye Qiu also greeted him, she's touching herself!"

Then they looked at Wang Jin, lying on the bed, his entire body tightly wrapped in bandages.

(End of Chapter)

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