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Chapter 4: Unexpected Changes
Chapter 4: Unexpected Changes
Jiang Ning was startled for a moment, suddenly realizing what his older brother, Jiang Li, was implying.
It was clear that he wanted someone else to teach him martial arts.
Jiang Ning also understood why Liu Wanwan, his sister-in-law, had secretly stopped his brother earlier.
It is a well-known fact that studying martial arts requires a significant financial investment.
The cost of apprenticeship alone is an astronomical figure, not to mention the subsequent expenses for medicinal herbs, which are simply incalculable.
With his brother's family already struggling financially, Jiang Ning himself was completely broke.
If he were to study martial arts, would he continue to drain his brother and sister-in-law's resources? Moreover, it would be even more burdensome than before!
After realizing this, Jiang Ning quickly spoke up, "Brother, I just want you to teach me a couple of martial arts skills. I don't intend to formally apprentice under anyone, and I don't want to add more financial burden to you!"
"It seems you've finally grown up!" Jiang Li looked at Jiang Ning with relief and continued, "I understand your concerns. Don't worry about the apprenticeship fees; your brother here has some savings after being a county sheriff for so many years."
As he spoke, Jiang Ning noticed his brother's subtle grin and also caught a glimpse of Liu Wanwan's discreet gesture to stop him.
"Brother! I really don't need to apprentice under anyone!"
"What do you know?" Jiang Li glared at Jiang Ning and said, "With your meager skills, you can't even reach the entry level in martial arts. How can I teach you? I'd only end up teaching you the wrong way!"
"Haven't you heard the saying, 'A good teacher brings out the best in their students'? If you want to learn martial arts, you must find a true mentor to guide you. This is crucial for your future achievements, and this expense cannot be spared!"
"If you truly succeed in your martial arts training, you can come to the county government office. I can arrange a sheriff position for you, ensuring a stable future and the eligibility to marry and start a family."
Upon hearing the words 'marry and start a family', Jiang Ning felt a headache coming on. Just as he was about to speak, he saw Liu Wanwan pulling his brother up and heading towards the inner hall.
"Forget it!" Seeing this, Jiang Ning sighed inwardly, "I'll find another opportunity to discuss this with my brother later."
He quickly finished the food in front of him, got up, and headed towards the inner hall, curious about what his brother and sister-in-law were up to.
Jiang Ning was truly grateful for his brother and sister-in-law in this life.
They had already gone above and beyond for him, and he felt they had done more than enough.
Even his sister-in-law, facing a good-for-nothing little brother-in-law, only had minor complaints and never made him feel embarrassed.
When Jiang Ning arrived in this world, he was mentally and physically injured, and it was his sister-in-law who had been taking care of him, doing his laundry, and cooking his meals.
For his brother and sister-in-law in this life, Jiang Ning felt nothing but gratitude and not a shred of resentment.
As he approached the inner hall, Jiang Ning could hear his brother and sister-in-law conversing quietly.
Filled with curiosity, Jiang Ning took a few more steps, and their voices became clearer.
"Jiang Li, have you thought this through? Your younger brother, Jiang Ning, is already eighteen. Even with exceptional talent, he's about to miss the prime age for learning martial arts, and his future achievements will be limited!"
"Wanwan, I know! But he's my brother, my only younger brother! How can I not help him? Eldest brother is like a father, and I only have this one younger brother!"
"What about Ming'er?" Liu Wanwan's voice was filled with anger. "You know how expensive it is to apprentice and learn martial arts! Ming'er is already fourteen, and his bones will soon mature. In a year or so, he'll be at the golden age for learning martial arts!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Li fell silent for a moment. After a few moments, he spoke, "I can handle the financial matters. We can't hold back our younger brother's future, nor can we hold back my younger brother's future! Since he wants to learn martial arts to find a way out, I, as his older brother, will definitely support him."
"I want to visit my parents and brother at my hometown!" Liu Wanwan suddenly blurted out.
A moment of silence filled the inner hall.
"Brother!" Jiang Ning spoke up, breaking the silence as he headed towards the hall.
Suddenly, a shout came from outside, "Brother Li—!"
"Brother Li—!"
"Feng Tou is calling us! We must gather at the government office by three hours from noon!"
The voices from outside drew closer, echoing through the hall.
"Wanwan, I'm so sorry to trouble you like this!" A voice belonging to Jiang Li reverberated from inside the hall.
The next moment—
Bang!
The closed door in front of Jiang Ning suddenly swung open, and Jiang Li's tall and robust figure appeared before him.
"Big Brother!" Jiang Ning exclaimed.
Jiang Li patted his shoulder, "Don't worry, I can handle this! Don't let your sister-in-law get upset!"
Leaving these last two sentences, Jiang Li took a stride, crossing the hall in a single bound, spanning two to three meters.
He picked up the standard longsword placed on the table and took another step, then charged out of the main house.
"Let's go!" Jiang Li shouted, and his figure vanished from Jiang Ning's sight.
"Big Sister!" Jiang Ning softly called out as Liu Wanwan emerged from the inner hall.
"I hope you'll be more mature in the future and not let your brother down again!" Wanwan stared at Jiang Ning with extremely serious eyes, leaving these words before brushing past him.
She arrived at the dining table and began to clear the dishes.
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The moon shone brightly in the starry night sky.
The cold moonlight illuminated Luo Shui County, as if draping a thin veil over the county in the night.
Under the bright moonlight, even as Jiang Ning sat in the courtyard, he could clearly see the words on the book in his hand.
Woof, woof, woof—
Suddenly, several barks echoed from outside the courtyard.
Then, a tall and robust man strode over.
"Brother Li!" Seeing this figure at the courtyard entrance, Wanwan's eyes filled with delight.
"Brother Li, what's wrong?" Wanwan's expression instantly turned to panic, her voice trembling.
Something's happened! Jiang Ning's heart sank at these three words that popped into his mind.
He quickly closed the book and got up to head outside.
The next moment—
Jiang Ning saw the tall and robust figure of Jiang Li striding in the moonlight, his steps steady and powerful.
Then, his gaze was drawn to Jiang Li's right hand, wrapped in white bandages.
Something's really happened? Jiang Ning's heart sank further.
At this moment, Jiang Li also strode over to Wanwan.
"Brother Li, what's going on?" Wanwan looked as if she was about to cry, her voice slightly trembling as she looked at Jiang Li.
Jiang Li smiled, "It's nothing. We surrounded and suppressed the Worshipping God Sect this afternoon, but there was a slight accident. It's just a minor injury!"
"Brother Li, you said you wouldn't lie to me!" Wanwan wanted to comfort Jiang Li's right hand but was afraid of hurting him.
Hearing these words, Jiang Li fell silent.
After a few breaths, he slowly said, "The suppression this afternoon was fierce. I was lucky to escape with my life, but my right hand is useless now."
"Useless?" Wanwan murmured, as if she couldn't believe her ears.
The next moment, her gaze, firm, turned to Jiang Li, "Can it be cured? No matter the cost, I'll pay for it. I'll even ask my father and brother for help!"
Jiang Li shook his head slightly, "The tendons are severed, and the bones are shattered. There's no way to save it."
Then he laughed heartily, "It's fine. Don't worry. Although my right hand is useless, I was born to fight and kill, suppressing the Worshipping God Sect. This is doing the County Magistrate's work! I was injured in the line of duty, and the County Magistrate will surely take care of me! Although I may not become rich and noble in the future, a normal life is still possible, not to mention that I was injured in the line of duty. Retiring to a logistical role will definitely come with a pension. If the County Magistrate isn't fair about this, who would still fight and kill for him in the future?"
Hearing these words, Wanwan's eyes welled up with tears, and she nodded repeatedly, "Yes, yes, yes!"
Jiang Li smiled and hugged her with his left hand.
Seeing this, Jiang Ning felt a bit embarrassed.
With his brother and sister-in-law in such a situation, it wasn't appropriate for him to be here.
At this moment—
Jiang Li patted Wanwan's back, and she gently stepped out of his embrace.
"Younger Brother, come with me!" Jiang Li said.
Jiang Ning nodded.
(End of Chapter)
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