Chapter 341: Air Walking, Entering the Medicine King Valley!

Chapter 341: Air Walking, Entering the Medicine King Valley!



December 8th, 2024

Medicine King Valley.

As Jiang Ning's voice echoed across the entire valley, everyone looked up and saw him striding through the air, carrying Wang Jin on his back.

At this moment, the entire Medicine King Valley fell silent.

Air walking, transcending the void.

They had only heard of such a feat in legends.

It was a skill only a Heaven and Man Master could possess.

In Dongling Prefecture, not only were Heaven and Man Masters rare, but even Grandmasters were like elusive dragons, rarely seen.

In the vast Dongling Prefecture, there were only a handful of Grandmasters known to the public.

"Valley Lord, is that a Heaven and Man Master?" Behind Lu Qingshan, an elderly man with white hair exclaimed, his eyes wide.

He couldn't believe that a man so young in appearance was actually a Grandmaster, and not just any Grandmaster, but a Heaven and Man Master, the highest among them.

"No!" Lu Qingshan shook his head slowly. "A Heaven and Man Master can harness the power of heaven and earth. Their air walking is like a leisurely stroll. Jiang Ning's display here is an explosion of inner breath, a miraculous show of strength."

"An explosion of inner breath?" The white-haired elder behind Lu Qingshan was stunned as he watched Jiang Ning walking step by step from the distant sky, with waves of energy erupting from under his feet and spreading in rings.

Suddenly, he understood.

"So that's it!"

He continued, "In that case, it doesn't seem like much of an achievement."

"No!" Lu Qingshan shook his head slowly, his expression still solemn as he watched Jiang Ning striding through the air in the distance. "You don't understand. His performance is even more startling than that of a Heaven and Man Master."

"To walk through the air solely through an explosion of inner breath is something even an ordinary Grandmaster cannot achieve."

"His cultivation depth is beyond imagination!!!" Lu Qingshan exclaimed.

"Very deep cultivation?" The white-haired elder asked, "Can he compare to you?"

"The difference is like heaven and earth!" Lu Qingshan replied.

"Like heaven and earth?!!!" The white-haired elder's face showed surprise.

Although he was one of the elders of the Medicine King Valley, he was only a Sixth-Rank cultivator and had not reached the Fifth Rank. He had no idea of the vast gap between the ranks.

But Lu Qingshan was well aware of the chasm between his and Jiang Ning's inner breath cultivation. It was like the difference between clouds and mud.

Lu Qingshan said, "My cultivation is not even a sixtieth of his. I estimate that Jiang Ning has at least twice my cultivation, and most importantly..."

At this point, Lu Qingshan sighed softly, "The most crucial thing is that his inner breath explosion efficiency is too high. He can burst it in an instant, and it is this tremendous explosive power that allows him to maintain his air-walking."

"And he's doing this while carrying someone on his back. It's too exaggerated!!!"

Hearing his valley lord's evaluation, the white-haired elder watched Jiang Ning descending step by step from the sky, his eyes filled with complex emotions, and his heart stirred with mixed feelings.

He had come a long way, becoming a renowned elder of the Medicine King Valley in Dongling Prefecture.

In his youth, he had been a rising star, his name known far and wide.

But now, he was being surpassed by the younger generation.

How could his heart not be filled with complex emotions?

Just then, Lu Qingshan said, "Let's go! Follow me out of the valley to welcome this future legend!"

With that, Lu Qingshan leaped from the building, floating down gently like a feather to the ground.

Seeing this, the white-haired elder also leaped, but—

Thud!

He landed on the ground.

On the other side, Jiang Ning, carrying Wang Jin on his back, took another step and landed at the entrance of the Medicine King Valley.

Jiang Ning had planned this dramatic entrance.

Even when there was a rift between Jiang Ning and the Medicine King Valley, Lu Qingshan had proactively offered to treat Jiang Li's right arm injury, which spoke volumes about his character.

So, Jiang Ning made this decision.

He wanted to make a grand entrance, showcasing a portion of his martial prowess, which would be enough to change Lu Qingshan's attitude towards him.

This would also make it easier for Lu Qingshan to step in and save Wang Jin.

"Please wait, esteemed guest. I'll go and inform the Valley Lord of your arrival!" Jiang Ning said, standing at the entrance of the valley with Wang Jin on his back, addressing the disciples guarding the valley.

Hearing Jiang Ning's words, the disciples exchanged glances, having witnessed Jiang Ning's air-walking approach from the distant mountains, carrying someone on his back.

They dared not show any disrespect towards Jiang Ning.

Just this entrance alone told them that Jiang Ning was not someone to be offended.

"Please wait, esteemed guest. I'll go and inform the Valley Lord of your arrival!" One of the disciples quickly responded, speaking respectfully.

Just then, from the bend in the canyon behind them, a calm voice spoke.

"There's no need to inform him. I'm here!"

The voice echoed.

Several disciples turned to look towards the valley.

The next moment, a middle-aged man in a turquoise robe, with slightly graying temples, walked towards them with his hands behind his back, his pace unhurried.

At this moment, his steps seemed slow, but his speed was incredibly fast.

Upon closer inspection, you'd notice that each stride spanned several feet.

Behind him followed an elder with a full head of white hair.

"Greetings, Grand Master!"

"Greetings, Grand Master!"

"Greetings, Grand Master!"

". . ."

The disciples guarding the valley immediately bowed upon seeing Lu Qingshan's arrival.

They also bowed to the red-faced, white-haired elder behind him.

"Greetings, Elder Huang!"

"Greetings, Elder Huang!"

"Greetings, Elder Huang!"

". . ."

Lu Qingshan had now reached the entrance to the ancient valley. He waved his hand, "No need for formalities!"

Then, looking at Jiang Ning, he said, "I'm truly delighted that Commander Jiang has come to visit in person!"

"Please enter the valley!" Lu Qingshan raised his hand and stood aside.

"Grand Master Lu, I'll be honest! I've come with an important request!" Jiang Ning said.

"I understand!" Lu Qingshan glanced at Wang Jin on Jiang Ning's back and then said, "Let's discuss it inside!"

A moment later.

In the tallest building in Medicine King Valley.

"Master Wang, what's this?" Lu Qingshan looked at Wang Jin and then at Jiang Ning, his expression inquisitive.

"My master was harmed by bandits, and his injuries are severe, so I've come to seek medical treatment," Jiang Ning explained.

"No problem! Since Commander Jiang has asked, I'll do my best to treat him!" Lu Qingshan readily agreed.

Jiang Ning secretly observed Lu Qingshan's expression but couldn't discern anything.

So, he bowed again, "Grand Master Lu, if you can cure my master and restore him to his original state, I'll owe you a favor!"

"Is this true?" Lu Qingshan suddenly looked at Jiang Ning with a serious expression.

"It's true!" Jiang Ning nodded firmly.

"Good!" Lu Qingshan said, "With those words, no matter the cost, I'll treat all the hidden maladies on your master's body and ensure there are no lingering issues."

"Thank you!" Jiang Ning bowed in gratitude.

Lu Qingshan smiled and then looked at Wang Jin, "Master Wang, I truly envy you! To have such a good disciple!"

Hearing this, Wang Jin's face also broke into a smile.

"Grand Master Lu, I'll leave my injuries to you!"

At this moment, Wang Jin also realized that Lu Qingshan's agreement to treat him wasn't out of respect for him.

It was because of his cheap disciple, Jiang Ning.

He also understood that his cheap disciple's grand entrance was meant to increase the stakes of the promised favor.

This favor wasn't just from a small Patrol Commander.

It was from a future Martial Arts Legend.

Everyone who witnessed this scene knew that as long as Jiang Ning didn't fall along the way, his future achievements would surpass that of a Grandmaster.

Grandmaster was merely a starting point.

To those with insight, such a favor was more precious than a thousand gold.

A thousand gold could eventually be spent.

But a favor, as long as it wasn't used, remained valid.

Just then.

"Grand Master, esteemed guests, the tea is here!"

At the entrance.

A young woman in a light green dress appeared, her face fair and her makeup light.

The woman's attire was clearly from Medicine King Valley, a disciple of the valley.

"Commander Jiang, this is Huang Yu, Elder Huang's granddaughter. She'll take care of your master, if that's acceptable to you?" Lu Qingshan said.

"Greetings, Young Master Jiang!" Huang Yu, in her light green dress, set down the tray in her hands and bowed gracefully to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning glanced at the girl and then nodded, "Agreed, Grand Master Lu, you can make the arrangements!"

Lu Qingshan smiled and nodded, then approached Wang Jin.

"Master Wang, don't resist. I'll examine your current physical condition!"

"Please, Grand Master Lu!" Wang Jin's face was relaxed and carefree, the clouds in his heart now completely dispersed.

He knew that if Lu Qingshan was willing to treat him, his body was likely eight or nine parts fine.

"Young Master Jiang, please have some tea!" Huang Yu brought a cup of freshly brewed tea to Jiang Ning.

As Huang Yu approached, a faint scent of powder and the fragrance of a young woman wafted over.

"Thank you!" Jiang Ning took the tea without showing any reaction.

"Young Master Jiang, please relax. I'll take good care of Master Wang during his recovery in the valley," Huang Yu said.

"Thank you, Miss Huang!" Jiang Ning expressed his gratitude.

At this moment.

Lu Qingshan extended his hands, inch by inch, feeling Wang Jin's flesh and bones.

"Master Wang, please endure it!" Lu Qingshan spoke up.

"No problem, a little pain is nothing. Master Lu, you can do as you please!" Master Wang's face twitched, and beads of sweat formed on his forehead.

Jiang Ning stood by the side, holding a cup of tea, sipping it while observing Lu Qingshan's actions.

After half a cup of tea's time...

"Haa—"

Lu Qingshan exhaled a turbid breath and retracted his hands.

"Master Lu, how is my master's injury?" Jiang Ning asked.

Master Wang also heaved a sigh of relief, his entire body drenched in sweat, and he slumped half-paralyzed in his chair.

Lu Qingshan said, "The injury is severe. You could say that every good part of his body is affected, but this kind of injury is still manageable. Although the treatment is a bit troublesome and time-consuming, there's no issue with a complete recovery."

Upon hearing these words, Master Wang's hanging heart finally settled.

Jiang Ning cupped his hands and said, "Then I'll leave it to Master Lu!"

Lu Qingshan smiled and said, "Rest assured, Commander Jiang!"

Then he added, "Commander Jiang, I'll have Huang Yu take you down to rest, and I'll discuss the treatment plan for Master Wang with the elders."

"Good," Jiang Ning nodded.

Lu Qingshan then left with the white-haired elder by his side.

"Young Master Jiang, please follow me," Huang Yu, dressed in a light green dress, spoke up.

Hearing this, Jiang Ning carried Master Wang and followed behind Huang Yu.

On the other side...

In the conference hall of Medicine King Valley.

"Elders, you all know the ins and outs of the situation, right?" Lu Qingshan looked at the few people below the steps and said.

"So, the man who came here by air walking is him?" one of the elders exclaimed.

They had already known about the previous conflict between Medicine King Valley and Jiang Ning.

Months ago, when Lu Qingshan chose to turn enmity into friendship, they were still dissatisfied.

Only now did they realize how wise their headmaster's choice was.

At such a young age, he could walk on air.

What's the difference between this and a myth?

If they truly made an enemy of such a person and failed to kill him, the destruction of Medicine King Valley was as clear as day.

So, turning enmity into friendship was undoubtedly the best choice.

Because they all knew that in this world, there was something called destiny.

With such extraordinary talent, he must carry the weight of destiny. To try and suppress it midway was not so simple.

The path of destiny was profoundly mysterious, but according to historical records, it was a real existence.

Thinking of this, the elders in the hall all heaved a sigh of relief.

"Headmaster, so you're saying that Jiang Ning is willing to exchange a favor for our all-out rescue?" one of the elders asked at this moment.

"Indeed!" Lu Qingshan nodded.

"In that case, I agree with the headmaster's choice!" The elder immediately expressed his opinion.

The other elders also exchanged glances and whispered among themselves.

After a moment...

Everyone reached a consensus.

"We will follow the headmaster's arrangements!"

"We will follow the headmaster's arrangements!"

"We will follow the headmaster's arrangements!"

". . ."

Seeing this, Lu Qingshan slowly nodded.

"Good, since we've reached a consensus, I'll do my best to treat him!"

"Jiang Ning has exceptional talent. If he grows up smoothly, his favor will be equivalent to having a Grandmaster stationed in our Medicine King Valley. So, I'll spare no expense to ensure his master's complete recovery."

"Also, elders with young and beautiful women in your families can arrange for them to take care of Master Wang's daily needs, and in the process, get closer to Jiang Ning."

"If someone can gain Jiang Ning's favor, it will be an opportunity for our Medicine King Valley!"

The elders' eyes lit up.

"The headmaster is right. As the saying goes, even heroes struggle at the Beauty Gate. He's still an ordinary person with seven emotions and six desires. Even if we can't marry into his family, getting his bloodline heritage is still a good thing!"

"Absolutely! Absolutely!"

The elders' eyes flashed with excitement.

They were all experienced and knowledgeable elders.

They knew very well what air walking represented.

Moreover, with an age of under twenty, they had reached a complete consensus after just a simple exchange.

Helping Master Wang, no matter the cost, was just a matter of resources.

This had almost no impact on the development of Medicine King Valley.

But gaining the favor of a future Grandmaster or even stronger figure was a huge gain.

The higher Jiang Ning rose, the more they would benefit.

With almost no risk involved, how could these experienced elders refuse?

Meanwhile, the white-haired elder, Huang Yu, stood by the side with a proud smile on her face.

Even before this, she had arranged for her granddaughter, Huang Yu, to be the first to approach Jiang Ning.

Whether it would succeed or not, it at least gave them a better chance than those who came later.

(End of Chapter)

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