Chapter 342: The Liu Family in Dongling City

Chapter 342: The Liu Family in Dongling City

At Yao Wang Gu.

After placing Wang Jin on the bed, Jiang Ning spoke, "Miss Huang, please take care of him!"

"Yes, Young Master Jiang!" Huang Yu, in a light green dress, replied promptly.

Jiang Ning then stepped out of the room and looked up at the sky.

Despite a few clouds, the sky was still in good condition.

The next moment, Jiang Ning leaped, his body soaring upwards.

Boom—

As the upward momentum was about to end, he stepped in mid-air, and with a sudden burst of inner energy, the air exploded, creating a sonic boom that spread in all directions, and his body rose again.

Step by step, his body ascended higher and higher.

Meanwhile, Lu Qingshan, walking in the corridor, and Elder Huang, with his youthful appearance, looked up at Jiang Ning, who was constantly rising towards the valley above.

"Sect Master, what level is he at now?" Elder Huang, with his youthful appearance, asked.

"Fifth Rank in Martial Arts, but it's hard to assess his true combat power!" Lu Qingshan replied, "His cultivation is higher than mine, and his total inner energy far surpasses mine. But my inner energy has already undergone a transformation, reaching a refined state."

"We'll only know after a fight!"

"Only after a fight!" Elder Huang, with his youthful appearance, exclaimed.

"Indeed!" Lu Qingshan nodded, "So we can only befriend him, not make him an enemy. The opportunity to befriend him is right before us, and we can't let it slip away."

"The more he travels, the more benefits Yao Wang Gu will reap. At such a young age, he has already reached this level. Who knows how far he'll go in the future!"

Below, the crowd's gaze followed Jiang Ning as he stepped in mid-air, ascending towards the peak above the valley.

Jiang Ning took each step in the air, his white clothing reflecting the sunlight like a golden armor.

The next moment, Jiang Ning faced the sun, sitting cross-legged.

Skills:

Inner Elixir Cultivation Technique (Minor Accomplishment: 4695/5000)



"Soon!" he thought to himself.

Then, he closed the panel.

When Inner Elixir Cultivation Technique reaches Major Accomplishment, his inner energy will undergo a fundamental transformation, further enhancing his combat power.

This kind of strength is a conventional power that can be displayed.

It was crucial for him.

Yu Manyun had severely injured Wang Jin, and he couldn't let this go.

He had to avenge Wang Jin.

Even if it wasn't about revenge, he couldn't allow someone with such ill intent towards him, someone who would harm those around him, to roam freely.

He needed to raise his strength to the next level.

Looking at the rising sun above, he realized the hour had passed the Hour of the Snake.

He couldn't waste any more time.

Facing the sun, he sat cross-legged.

Skills:

Inner Elixir Cultivation Technique (Minor Accomplishment: 4788/5000)



He glanced at his panel and closed it.

With Inner Elixir Cultivation Technique reaching Major Accomplishment, his inner energy would undergo a qualitative transformation.

This would further elevate his combat power.

And this kind of strength was a conventional power that could be displayed.

It was crucial for him.

Yu Manyun had severely injured Wang Jin, and he couldn't let this go.

He had to avenge Wang Jin.

Even if it wasn't about revenge, he couldn't allow someone with such ill intent towards him, someone who would harm those around him, to roam freely.

He needed to raise his strength to the next level.

The next moment, he leaped, falling towards Yao Wang Gu.

Guest Room.

As Jiang Ning reached the door, he saw Lu Qingshan opening it and stepping out.

"Jiang Commander, let's talk outside!" Lu Qingshan said.

Jiang Ning nodded slightly and followed Lu Qingshan out.

"Jiang Commander, I just checked on him. For ordinary people, it would take a hundred days to recover from such an injury, even for martial artists, bone injuries are still very troublesome."

"Master Wang's hands are nearly crushed, and it will take a long time for him to recover in the Valley. I hope Commander Jiang can understand this."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

"Understood!"

Then he asked, "Is there anything I can help with?"

Lu Qingshan shook his head. "Although the medicine required to treat Master Wang is precious, Medicine King Valley has nearly two hundred years of history and resources. We can still provide it."

"Thank you!" Jiang Ning bowed respectfully.

Lu Qingshan smiled and then said, "Commander Jiang, what are your plans from now on?"

Jiang Ning replied, "For now, I'll leave Master Wang in the care of Grandmaster Lu. I plan to return to Dong Ling City."

"Back to Dong Ling City?" Lu Qingshan was a little surprised.

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded. "I have some matters to attend to in Dong Ling City. My master was harmed by a thief, and I was implicated because of my connection to him. I need to resolve this issue!"

"Alright then!" Lu Qingshan nodded.

Jiang Ning said, "Grandmaster Lu, I'll take my leave now. I'm going to check on my master, so I'll be off for now! My master was killed, and my eldest brother and sister-in-law's family are still in Dong Ling City. I dare not stay here for too long. I'll be going now!"

"I understand!" Lu Qingshan nodded. "Commander Jiang, you can go and take care of your own matters. Your master is safe in Medicine King Valley, and with me here, there's no need to worry."

After that, Jiang Ning went to see Wang Jin and bid him farewell before leaving Medicine King Valley.

Just as he had said, he was deeply concerned about his eldest brother and sister-in-law.

He suspected that Li Hua was responsible for Master Wang's injury.

And Li Hua had likely obtained his whereabouts from the disciples at the Martial Arts Hall and rushed to Dong Ling City by horseback.

It had been more than two days since Li Hua left Luoshui County.

Even if she hadn't reached Dong Ling City yet, she was probably close.

If she dared to harm Wang Jin, she wouldn't spare Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan either.

Even with Bai Luo Yu's help, he couldn't feel completely at ease.

After all, one could hardly guard against a thief for a thousand days.

A moment of negligence could lead to irreversible regrets.

Whether it was his eldest brother and sister-in-law or his nephew and niece, he couldn't bear to see them harmed.

He had few attachments in this world, and his family was his only bond.

Medicine King Valley.

"Grandmaster, where's Jiang Ning?" asked several elders.

"He left!" replied Grandmaster Lu.

"He's gone to Dong Ling City!"

"Grandmaster, why didn't you keep him here?" An elder slapped his thigh and said, "We just sent our most beautiful granddaughter to you, and now Jiang Ning has left!"

Grandmaster Lu sighed, "I had no choice! I couldn't keep him!"

Then he explained why Jiang Ning had left.

The elders' hearts were at ease.

Someone sighed, "The word 'fate' is indeed unpredictable!"

Dong Ling City.

At the city gate.

A woman in a light green dress with a white veil over her head stood at the entrance, looking weary from her journey.

This person was Li Hua, who had left Luoshui County.

She looked up at the city wall above her.

Dong Ling City.

"I've ridden a horse to death, and still, I haven't found any trace of Jiang Ning. Based on the timing, he should have entered Dong Ling City!" Li Hua muttered to herself, a hint of fatigue flashing in her eyes.

After riding a horse to exhaustion, she had continued her journey on foot, day and night, searching for Jiang Ning.

She had to check every carriage along the way to see if Jiang Ning was hiding inside.

Following Jiang Ning's trail had exhausted her physically and mentally.

"Let's rest for a while, and then go to the Water Moon Sword Palace in the city to gather some intelligence," Li Hua decided, and then she entered the city.

Dong Ling City, East District.

Liu Family's Mansion.

"Uncle Liu!"

Liu Wanwan called out to the old steward who emerged from the Liu Family compound.

The white-haired steward glanced at Liu Wanwan and then at Jiang Li beside her, and his brows furrowed with a hint of disgust in his eyes.

"Young Miss, you severed your father-daughter relationship with the Clan Leader more than a decade ago. The moment the Clan Leader struck your name from the family register, you lost the right to set foot in the Liu Family compound."

"Your children have even less right to recognize their ancestors. This was the path you chose, and now it's too late to regret!"

Liu Wanwan shook her head. "I didn't come to recognize our ancestors. I don't regret my choice."

"If you don't regret it, why bother returning? Especially with this commoner by your side!"

"My father is not a commoner!" Xiaodou Bao shouted, holding Jiang Li's hand.

"Without rules or manners, no wonder you're a lowly outcast!" The silver-haired elder behind the young man spoke up, "My father is speaking, and you, a lowly outcast, dare to interfere?"

As his words fell, the young man's figure suddenly lunged forward.

"Lu'er, come back!" The silver-haired old butler scolded.

"Father, mind your own business!" The young man didn't even turn his head.

The next moment, Jiang Li was sent flying sideways.

The young man reached out, about to grab Xiaodou Bao.

Seeing this, Jiang Yiming couldn't hold back any longer and was about to take action.

"Stop!" A loud shout came from behind.

At this moment, Jiang Yiming and the young man exchanged blows.

The young man's face changed, and his body retreated repeatedly.

He looked at Jiang Yiming with shock.

His blood was already boiling, and with his rich combat experience, he couldn't accept being repelled by Jiang Li's son.

"Sister!" Liu Sansheng rushed out from the Liu family compound.

He glanced around and understood everything that had happened.

When he looked at Jiang Li, his pupils suddenly contracted.

"Slap—"

The old butler was instantly slapped across the face, sending him flying to the ground.

"Young Master San!" The young man saw his father being slapped by Liu Sansheng and anger flashed in his eyes.

But Liu Sansheng ignored him and looked at the butler lying on the ground.

"When did the servants start disrespecting their masters? You've been a butler in our family for so many years, and this is how you teach the distinction between master and servant?"

"Third Young Master!" Sensing Liu Sansheng's anger, the old butler was filled with fear.

Liu Wanwan had been kicked out of the Liu family genealogy, and the Clan Leader had publicly severed their father-daughter relationship in front of everyone. He didn't give Liu Wanwan any face and even openly scolded her.

But Liu Sansheng was different.

Among the younger generation of the Liu family, besides the eldest son who had a promising future and was studying in a prestigious academy, Liu Sansheng was the most outstanding. He was one of the few who had joined the Patrol Inspectorate, holding a ninth-rank official position with real power, and was respected by higher-ranked officials.

In the Liu family, even if Liu Sansheng wanted to take action against him, considering his years of loyal service to the family, he would still be treated with respect, if not for his merits, then for his hard work.

"Take your son to receive twenty great canes, and make sure he doesn't try anything sneaky, or the consequences will be on your head!" Liu Sansheng glared at the old butler.

"Yes!" The silver-haired old butler immediately knelt down and thanked him.

Seeing this, the young man hurried over to help the old butler up.

"Father, I won't accept this!"

"Slap!" The old butler slapped him across the face.

"There's a distinction between master and servant, and this is what I'm teaching you. We are servants of the Liu family for life, and we will always be servants. If there's a next time, without the Third Young Master's word, I'll beat you to death myself!"

After saying this, he pulled his only son and headed towards the Liu family manor.

"Brother-in-law!" At this moment, Liu Sansheng ran to Jiang Li's front, "Brother-in-law, are you alright?"

Jiang Li shook his head, "I'm fine!"

But his expression was somewhat gloomy.

He once again felt the inadequacy of his strength.

In this world, a man without strength had no face.

Liu Sansheng said, "Brother-in-law, I've severely punished that servant. Twenty great canes, your skin and flesh will be bruised, and he'll be bedridden for at least half a month."

"Uncle!" Xiaodou Bao's eyes instantly welled up with tears.

"Don't worry, with Uncle here, no one in the Liu family will dare to bully you!" Liu Sansheng patted Xiaodou Bao's head.

"I miss my uncle!" Xiaodou Bao's eyes remained teary.

Hearing these words, Liu Sansheng's mind flashed with Jiang Ning's figure, and fear filled his heart.

Jiang Ning had been on duty in Luoshui County for several months.

As the team leader, Liu Sansheng was even more aware of Jiang Ning's deeds and his terrifying abilities.

It could be said that in Liu Sansheng's eyes, Jiang Ning was an untouchable figure.

In Dongling City, the Liu family was not a top-tier clan, only considered second-tier elite, with a considerable gap from the top tier.

Compared to the Cao family in Luoshui County, they were only slightly stronger.

But Liu Sansheng knew that in Luoshui County, whether it was the Cao family or the Liu family, if Jiang Ning took action, they could be destroyed in a matter of days.

Although the Liu family was in Dongling City, not Jiang Ning's territory.

But the current Jiang Ning was not the same as before.

He had single-handedly defended a city, and with a single arrow, he had killed Li Hong, the deputy leader of the Worshipping Gods Sect.

With such strength, the Liu family had no confidence against him.

In this world, a family's greatest confidence came from its strongest members.

When rules were disregarded, only fists could speak.

(End of Chapter)

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