Chapter 352: Yu Manyun's Visit

Chapter 352: Yu Manyun's Visit

At this moment.

Xiao Emei and Yu Manyun both looked up at Jiang Ning.

Their eyes met across the lake.

Xiao Emei smiled gently and bowed gracefully.

"Greetings, Commander Jiang!"

Upon hearing this, Yu Manyun glanced at Xiao Emei with a hint of ridicule in her eyes, as if mocking Xiao Emei's actions.

Just then, a voice echoed from the lake.

"Master, I'm not done playing! I want to play more!" The dragon carp in the lake spoke up, eager for more food.

A figure emerged from the lake.

Xiao Emei and Yu Manyun were startled.

They noticed the exceptionally beautiful dragon carp in the lake.

Especially when the sunlight fell on the lake and the dragon carp's scales, shimmering with golden and red hues, it created a dazzling spectacle.

"It's a demon!" Yu Manyun exclaimed in shock.

"So beautiful!" Xiao Emei admired the dragon carp, her eyes filled with wonder.

At that moment, Ling Long, hidden in the lake, sensed their gaze. She flicked her tail and quickly sank into the depths, disappearing from their sight.

As the dragon carp vanished, Xiao Emei and Yu Manyun slowly averted their gazes.

Their hearts were not at ease.

A fish that could speak human language was undoubtedly a demon in their minds.

"He is indeed mysterious!" Xiao Emei's eyes shone as she looked at Jiang Ning, her determination to seize the opportunity and hold on to him grew stronger.

To be able to raise a demon fish was, in her opinion, an extraordinary feat.

She had never heard of anyone accomplishing such a thing.

This further deepened her perception of Jiang Ning's mysterious identity.

At this moment, Yu Manyun's mind also recalled Xiao Emei's previous words.

In those words, Xiao Emei repeatedly emphasized Jiang Ning's extraordinary nature and the need to avoid provoking him.

Initially, Yu Manyun had been dismissive.

After all, in her eyes, Jiang Ning was just a prodigy from a remote county.

Despite his legendary deeds, she didn't think he deserved the label of being unprovokable.

However, the events that transpired in the short time since she arrived at the door changed her perspective.

When they knocked on the door, the servant girl precisely identified their identities.

Yu Manyun was aware that she and Xiao Emei were not that famous, at least not to the extent that a servant girl from a remote county would recognize them on sight.

This indicated the mysterious means at Jiang Ning's disposal.

Before Yu Manyun even noticed Jiang Ning, he had already spotted her.

The shift from obscurity to being under Jiang Ning's watchful gaze demonstrated his enigmatic capabilities, causing Yu Manyun to reconsider her previous assessment of him.

Now, stepping into Jiang Ning's courtyard, she witnessed his taming of a demon fish, further solidifying her belief in his exceptional nature.

In this era, it was nearly impossible to find a demon, let alone tame one.

How could one even attempt to raise such a creature? Moreover, to have it willingly address Jiang Ning as its master was extraordinary.

These thoughts flashed through Yu Manyun's mind, prompting her to reconsider Xiao Emei's earlier statements.

But after a brief moment of hesitation, she reaffirmed her determination.

She knew that if she didn't seize this opportunity, the position of Palace Master would likely elude her.

After all, Xiao Qiushui and Xiao Emei shared the same surname, while she, Yu Manyun, was merely an outsider.

Without surpassing Xiao Emei's reputation, how could she compete with her?

"Ladies, what brings you here?" Jiang Ning asked calmly.

"Commander Jiang, I'm just accompanying my junior sister. We have no other intentions," Xiao Emei replied, clarifying her purpose.

Then, Yu Manyun's cold and determined gaze met Jiang Ning's.

"I am Yu Manyun, a disciple of Water-Moon Sword Palace, under the tutelage of Xiao Qiushui," she introduced herself.

"I know you," Jiang Ning acknowledged.

"Commander Jiang, my senior sister Xiao invited you to Water-Moon Sword Palace before. I'm here to extend the same invitation," Yu Manyun continued.

"I remember," Jiang Ning said slowly. "So, you're here to invite me as a guest?"

"Yes, Commander Jiang. My master, Xiao Qiushui, has asked me to invite you. I hope you will give her this face," Yu Manyun said, invoking Xiao Qiushui's name.

"I'm not going," Jiang Ning shook his head, declining politely.

"Commander Jiang, please reconsider and give me a proper answer. My master said that if necessary, I can force you to visit Water-Moon Sword Palace," Yu Manyun insisted.

"If you have the confidence to do so, go ahead," Jiang Ning challenged.

He stood across the lake from Yu Manyun, not assuming any stance, just standing there.

At this moment, Yu Manyun also stared at Jiang Ning, her left hand tightly gripping the silver-sheathed longsword. Her slender fingers gradually turned white, as if devoid of blood.

Xiao Qiushui witnessed this scene and involuntarily took a few steps back, retreating to a position ten feet behind Yu Manyun. She gazed at Yu Manyun's back, a faint smile appearing on her face.

"I hope Senior Sister Yu will foolishly take action, thereby escalating the conflict, which will benefit me!"

The courtyard fell silent.

Yu Manyun looked at Jiang Ning's calm face. She could sense Jiang Ning's solid confidence and composure.

In her mind, she recalled Xiao Emei's previous words, Jiang Ning's recent words, and the events she had just witnessed. Countless thoughts flashed through her mind.

She tightened her grip on the sword sheath, her finger tendons now clearly visible.

After a few breaths, in the tense atmosphere, Yu Manyun spoke, breaking the silence.

As her voice rang out, the atmosphere in the courtyard eased slightly.

Yu Manyun continued, "I hope Commander Jiang understands that if this matter is not explained to my master, it will persist. Moreover, Commander Jiang, you may not fear, but you are not alone; you have family and vulnerabilities."

Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning's gaze suddenly turned sharp.

Boom!

His restrained inner breath instantly erupted.

In an instant, Yu Manyun's words were cut off.

She suddenly felt the world darken around her.

It was as if an abyss descended upon her, and the terrifying pressure instantly made her stop breathing, her body feeling heavy.

A deep sense of dread flashed through her mind.

"His inner breath is like a deep well, with cultivation above sixty years!"

"You dare to threaten me!" Jiang Ning spoke.

At this moment, Xiao Emei, who had not been directly affected by Jiang Ning's breath, also took three steps back, leaning against the wall before stopping her retreat.

In this instant, Xiao Emei looked at Jiang Ning with eyes filled with horror.

His breath erupted, like an abyss descending, vast and boundless.

This was the power of a deep well of inner breath!

Cultivation above sixty years!

But how was this possible?

Sixty years, a full jiazi.

At his age, even if he started cultivating from the womb, it was impossible to accumulate sixty years of cultivation!

"I dare not!"

"Please, Commander Jiang, be merciful!"

Hearing the change in Jiang Ning's tone, Yu Manyun quickly spoke up.

After her words, she received no response from Jiang Ning.

The courtyard became even quieter.

The silence was such that Yu Manyun could hear her own heartbeat pounding faster in her chest.

Under the pressure, her heartbeat quickened, and her heart sank.

At this moment, she regretted her words, regretting that she shouldn't have threatened Jiang Ning with his family.

Suddenly, she felt the oppressive pressure dissipate.

The world returned to clarity, and warm sunlight shone on her body again.

Chills that had accumulated in her body were dispelled by the sunlight, rising from her head.

"Get out!" Jiang Ning ordered.

"Yes!" Yu Manyun lowered her head in response.

Then, with decisiveness, she turned and left.

Xiao Emei lifted her head to glance at Jiang Ning, sensing the killing intent in his eyes. A chill ran down her spine, and she quickly lowered her head to follow Yu Manyun's footsteps.

After leaving Jiang Ning's courtyard, the two of them still felt as if a pair of eyes were watching them from behind, giving them an uneasy feeling.

Unconsciously, they quickened their steps, moving faster and faster.

On the other side, watching Xiao Emei and Yu Manyun's departing figures, Jiang Ning's gaze turned contemplative.

Just now, in that instant, he had wanted to act decisively and strike down Yu Manyun, killing her on the spot.

Yu Manyun had threatened him with his family.

Combined with the recent incident involving Wang Jin, he was certain that this was Yu Manyun's true intention.

However, he only pondered for a moment.

He temporarily suppressed this thought.

Killing Yu Manyun was easy, but the trouble that would follow was the challenge.

Without the ability to prevent future troubles, killing her would only invite greater problems.

Currently, he wasn't confident in his ability to handle the aftermath of killing Yu Manyun, especially with the potential trouble from Xiao Qiushui.

[Skill]: Inner Core Nourishment Technique (Minor Accomplishment 4895/5000)



He glanced at his panel once more.

"Tomorrow is the time for my inner breath to transform."

"There's no rush. I'll give Yu Manyun a few more days to live. Once I reach Fourth Rank, it will be her end."

"With me at home and Xiao Emei's support from the outside, along with my actions today, there won't be any chaos in the next few days!"

(End of Chapter)

Chapter end