Chapter 341: Stepping Through the Air, Entering the Medicine King Valley!

Chapter 341: Stepping Through the Air, Entering the Medicine King Valley!



December 8, 2024

Medicine King Valley.

As Jiang Ning's voice resounded, it echoed throughout the entire Medicine King Valley, and everyone looked up to see him carrying Wang Jin, stepping through the air.

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

Stepping through the air, traversing the void.

They had only heard of this in legends.

This was a skill only a Heavenly Deity Master could possess.

In Dongling Prefecture, not to mention a Heavenly Deity Master, even a Grandmaster was like a dragon, rarely seen.

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

"Valley Lord, is he a Heavenly Deity Master?" The white-haired elder behind Lu Qingshan exclaimed, his eyes wide open.

He couldn't believe that a man as young as Jiang Ning was actually a Grandmaster, and not just any Grandmaster, but the highest among them, a Heavenly Deity Master.

"No!" Lu Qingshan shook his head slowly, "A Heavenly Deity Master can harness the power of heaven and earth. Their ability to step through the air is like a leisurely stroll. Jiang Ning's display is an explosive release of Inner Breath."

"An explosive release of Inner Breath?" The white-haired elder behind Lu Qingshan was taken aback, his expression filled with astonishment as he looked at Jiang Ning in the distance, stepping through the air.

He witnessed the burst of energy erupting from beneath Jiang Ning's feet, spreading out in a circular pattern.

Suddenly, he understood.

"So that's how it is!"

He then added, "In that case, it doesn't seem like much of a feat."

"No!" Lu Qingshan shook his head slowly, his gaze fixed on Jiang Ning stepping through the air above, his expression still grave. "You don't understand, his performance is even more terrifying than that of a Heavenly Deity Master."

"Stepping through the air solely through the explosive release of Inner Breath, even an ordinary Grandmaster, cannot achieve this."

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

"Beyond imagination?" The white-haired elder asked, "Can he compare to the Valley Lord?"

"As different as heaven and earth!" Lu Qingshan replied.

"As different as heaven and earth?!!!" The white-haired elder's face showed astonishment.

Although he was one of the elders of the Medicine King Valley, he was only a Sixth Stage martial artist and had not reached the Fifth Stage. He was unaware of the vast gap between the stages.

However, Lu Qingshan was well aware of the immense difference in Inner Breath between himself and Jiang Ning, like that of clouds and mud.

Lu Qingshan said, "My cultivation is not even close to sixty years, while Jiang Ning's is at least twice as deep as mine, and most importantly..."

At this point, Lu Qingshan sighed softly, "The most crucial aspect is the efficiency of his Inner Breath release. He can burst forth in an instant, relying on the immense power to propel his body and maintain his stepping through the air."

"Moreover, he is carrying a person on his back, this is 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 filled with mixed feelings.

He had reached this stage, becoming a renowned elder of the Medicine King Valley, renowned throughout Dongling Prefecture.

In his youth, he was also a young prodigy, a Heavenly Talent with a reputation.

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

How could his heart not be filled with mixed emotions?

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

After saying this, Lu Qingshan leaped from the rooftop, floating down gently like a feather.

Seeing this, the white-haired elder followed suit and leaped as well.

Thud—

A loud noise echoed as he landed on the ground.

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

With such an opening, he had already planned it out.

Initially, even when there was a rift between Lu Qingshan and the Medicine King Valley, he still offered goodwill and treated Jiang Li's right arm injury. This showed Lu Qingshan's style of conduct.

Therefore, it was beneficial for Lu Qingshan to take action and treat Wang Jin.

"Honored guests, please wait a moment while I inform the Valley Lord of your arrival! I will tell him that Jiang Ning from Luoshui County has come to visit," said Jiang Ning, standing at the entrance of the Medicine King Valley with Wang Jin on his back, addressing the disciples guarding the valley.

Hearing Jiang Ning's words, the disciples guarding the valley glanced at each other.

They had witnessed Jiang Ning stepping through the air from a distant mountain, carrying a person, and landing before them.

So, 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, honored guest, I'll go and inform the Valley Lord!" One of the disciples reacted quickly, speaking with reverence.

Just then, a voice came from around the corner of the canyon behind them, neither hurried nor slow.

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

The disciples turned around, looking towards the valley.

The next moment, a middle-aged man in a cobalt green robe with slightly grayed temples and a youthful face, his hands clasped behind his back, walked slowly and steadily towards them.

At first glance, his pace seemed leisurely, but in reality, he moved with extreme speed. Upon closer inspection, it was evident that each step he took covered a distance of several yards.

Following behind him was an elderly man with a head full of white hair.

"Greetings, Grandmaster!"

"Greetings, Grandmaster!"

"Greetings, Grandmaster!"

". . ."

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

They also bowed to the elderly man with white hair and a youthful face, who was walking behind Lu Qingshan.

"Greetings, Elder Huang."

"Greetings, Elder Huang."

"Greetings, Elder Huang."

". . ."

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

Then, he turned to Jiang Ning and said, "Jiang Commander, it truly brings me great joy to have you visit in person!"

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

"Grandmaster Lu, I won't hide it from you. I have come to seek your help for an important matter!" 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, inside the tallest building in Yao Wang Gu.

"Pavilion Lord Wang, what's this?" Lu Qingshan looked at Wang Jin and then turned to Jiang Ning, his expression filled with inquiry.

"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 Jiang Commander has asked, I will do my best to treat him!" Lu Qingshan replied without hesitation.

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

So, he cupped his hands again and said, "Grandmaster Lu, if you can cure my master and restore him to his original state, I will owe you a favor!"

"Do you mean that?" Lu Qingshan suddenly looked at Jiang Ning with a serious expression.

"I do!" Jiang Ning nodded firmly.

"Good!" Lu Qingshan said, "With your word, no matter the cost, I will treat all the hidden injuries on your master's body and ensure there are no lingering problems."

"Thank you!!" Jiang Ning bowed in gratitude.

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

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Wang Jin's face.

"Grandmaster Lu, I'll trouble you to treat my injuries!"

At this moment, Wang Jin also understood that Lu Qingshan's agreement to treat him wasn't just for his sake but also for his disciple Jiang Ning's sake.

He also knew that the favor just promised would be a valuable chip for the future.

This favor wasn't just for a small Patrol Inspector Commander; it was for a future Martial Arts legend.

Anyone who witnessed this scene understood that as long as Jiang Ning didn't meet an untimely end, his future achievements would surpass that of a Grandmaster.

Grandmaster was merely a starting point.

In the eyes of those with insight, such a favor was more precious than a thousand pieces of gold.

Gold would eventually be spent, but a favor, as long as it wasn't used, remained valid.

Just then, a voice called out, "Grandmaster, the tea is here!"

At the entrance stood a young woman in a light green dress, her face delicate and adorned with light makeup.

She wore the attire of Yao Wang Gu, clearly a disciple of the valley.

"Jiang Commander, this is Elder Huang's granddaughter, Huangyu. For now, she will take care of your master, Wang Jin," Lu Qingshan said.

"Greetings, Young Master Jiang!" Huangyu placed the tray in her hands down and bowed gracefully to Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning glanced at the young woman and then nodded. "Very well, Grandmaster Lu, you can make the arrangements!"

Lu Qingshan smiled and nodded, then approached Wang Jin.

"Pavilion Lord Wang, don't resist. Let me see your current condition!"

"Grandmaster Lu, I'm at ease and carefree. The darkness in my heart has completely dissipated," Wang Jin said, his face relaxed and carefree.

He knew that with Lu Qingshan's treatment, his body would likely be mostly healed.

"Young Master Jiang, please have some tea!" Huangyu held a cup of freshly brewed tea and approached Jiang Ning.

As Huangyu drew near, a faint scent of perfume and her body's fragrance wafted over.

"Thank you," Jiang Ning said, taking the tea without showing any reaction.

"Young Master Jiang, please relax. While Pavilion Lord Wang is recovering in the valley, I will take care of him with all my heart," Huangyu said.

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

At this moment, Lu Qingshan also extended his hands, inch by inch, feeling the flesh and bones of Wang Jin's body.

"Master Wang, please bear with me for a moment!" Lu Qingshan spoke up.

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

Jiang Ning stood by, holding a cup of tea, savoring 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 inquired.

At that moment, Wang Jin also heaved a sigh of relief, his entire body drenched in sweat, half-slumped in his chair.

Lu Qingshan replied, "The injury is severe; one could say that every good part of his body is affected. However, this type of injury is manageable. Although the treatment is somewhat troublesome and time-consuming, there won't be any issues with a complete recovery."

Hearing these words, Wang Jin's hanging heart finally settled.

Jiang Ning, upon hearing this, clasped his hands and said, "Then I entrust Master Lu with this task!"

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

Then he continued, "Commander Jiang, I'll have Huangyu take you all down to rest. I'll return to discuss the treatment plan for Master Wang with the elders."

"Good!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Lu Qingshan then left with the elder with white hair and a youthful face by his side.

"Young Master Jiang, please follow me!" Huangyu, in a light green dress, spoke up.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning carried Wang Jin and followed behind Huangyu.

On the other side...

In the conference hall of Medicine King Valley, Lu Qingshan looked at the few people in front of him and said, "Elders, you all know the ins and outs of the situation, right?"

"So, that man who arrived by stepping on air is him!" One of the elders exclaimed.

Before the incident with Jiang Ning, they had been dissatisfied when Lu Qingshan chose to turn enmity into friendship.

Only now did they realize how wise their Master's choice had been.

At such a young age, he arrived by stepping on air.

What's the difference between this and a myth?

If he truly made an enemy of such a person and failed to kill him, the destruction of Medicine King Valley would be plain to see.

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

Because they all knew that in this world, there was such a thing as destiny.

With such heavenly talent, he must carry a formidable destiny. To extinguish it midway wouldn't be that 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 heaved a collective sigh of relief.

"Master, if that's the case, is Jiang Ning willing to exchange his favor for our all-out rescue?" One of the elders asked.

"Not bad!" Lu Qingshan nodded.

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

The other elders also exchanged glances, whispering among themselves.

After a moment...

Everyone reached a consensus.

"We will follow the Master's arrangement!"

"We will follow the Master's arrangement!"

"We will follow the Master's arrangement!"

". . ."

Seeing this, Lu Qingshan slowly nodded.

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

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

"Also, elders, if you have young and beautiful women in your families, you can arrange for them to take care of Wang Jin's daily needs, using the opportunity to get closer to Jiang Ning."

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

Hearing this, the elders' eyes lit up.

"The Master is right. As the saying goes, even heroes find it hard to pass the maiden's gate. He's still an ordinary person with human desires. Even if they can't be joined in marriage, obtaining his bloodline legacy is a good thing!"

"Absolutely! Absolutely!!"

The elders' eyes flashed with various colors.

They were all seasoned and wise elders, experienced and knowledgeable.

How could they not understand what stepping on air represented?

Moreover, at an age not yet twenty, they had merely exchanged a few words and reached a complete understanding.

Treating Wang Jin, 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 someone who would, in the future, be at least a Grandmaster-level cultivator was a huge gain.

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

With almost no risk, how could these seasoned and wise elders refuse?

And Elder Huang, with white hair and a youthful face, already had a proud look on his face.

Even before this, he had arranged for his granddaughter, Huangyu, to make the first contact with Jiang Ning.

Whether or not it would succeed, at least it had a better chance than others.

(End of Chapter)

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