Chapter 438: The Patrol Feast!

Chapter 438: The Patrol Feast!



By Jiang Shangjing

In the Eastern Courtyard, Jiang Ning asked about the strength of the two individuals.

Feng Jiuge and Xie Xiaojiu exchanged a glance.

"Not yet entered the Seventh Grade!" Feng Jiuge replied.

"Already entered the Seventh Grade!" Xie Xiaojiu said.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning gave Xie Xiaojiu a surprised look.

Zhou Xing had not entered the Seventh Grade, and neither had Feng Jiuge.

Unexpectedly, Xie Xiaojiu, younger than both of them, had taken a step ahead and entered the Seventh Grade.

It seemed that Lin Qingyi's previous high regard for her was not misplaced.

Jiang Ning silently acknowledged this in his heart.

Then, he said, "Follow me, both of you!"

The two immediately complied and followed him.

Inside the room, Jiang Ning picked up two teacups, removed the lids, and poured half a cup of tea into each.

Amidst their confusion, Jiang Ning took out a wine flask.

As he uncorked the flask, a strong aroma of wine filled their noses.

"So fragrant!" Feng Jiuge's eyes lit up, and she couldn't help but drool at the wine flask in Jiang Ning's hand.

As a woman with military experience, she naturally loved drinking.

Just the intense scent of wine that entered her nostrils was enough for her to know that the wine in Jiang Ning's flask was truly exceptional.

Jiang Ning paid no heed to Feng Jiuge's reaction.

He poured a small amount of the silvery Diliujiang from the flask into the teacups containing the cooled tea.

After a moment's hesitation, he used his divine perception to extract two strands of golden silk-like Diliujiang and infused them into the tea.

With a slight shake, the tea and wine merged instantly.

The cup seemed to contain countless twinkling stars, and the two strands of golden Diliujiang transformed into a golden dragon.

The fragrance of the wine intensified.

The entire room was filled with its potent aroma.

In the next moment, Jiang Ning exerted his strength and forced out a few drops of his blood, letting them fall into the teacups.

The blood drops landed in the cups, gradually dissolving and merging with the liquid.

The mixture of tea and wine underwent another transformation, turning into a faintly dark shade.

"Each of you take a cup and drink it!" Jiang Ning instructed.

"Okay!" Feng Jiuge nodded and took a step forward. She casually picked up a cup, brought it to her lips, and took a small sip.

"It's sweet with a hint of bloodiness!" she commented.

Then she added, "It's also filled with a bone-chilling coldness, as if enveloped by the coolness of the night, while a fiery heat rises from within the body."

After speaking, Feng Jiuge took a big gulp.

Xie Xiaojiu also picked up a teacup and slowly drank it sip by sip.

A moment later, both of their faces flushed slightly.

Jiang Ning observed this and confirmed that his deduction was correct.

His blood had previously triggered a terrifying release of heat.

The Diliujiang, on the other hand, contained an extremely deep coldness.

Now, as the two substances merged and neutralized each other, they became gentle and soothing.

Xie Xiaojiu and Feng Jiuge's faces only showed a faint hint of intoxication, with no other abnormalities.

At this moment, Xie Xiaojiu suddenly staggered and leaned towards the side.

Feng Jiuge quickly supported her.

She looked at Jiang Ning, her eyes seemingly conveying, "Look what you've done!"

"Lay her on my bed!" Jiang Ning said as he glanced at them.

"What about me?" Feng Jiuge asked.

"Shouldn't you have a good tolerance for alcohol?" Jiang Ning questioned.

"Yes, I do! But your wine is too strong, and I can't handle it!" Feng Jiuge held onto Xie Xiaojiu, her body slightly swaying.

"Then you should also take a rest! I'll have Lu Yi prepare two rooms for you."

After saying this, Jiang Ning left the room.

"Hmph, what a coward!" Feng Jiuge muttered as she glanced at Jiang Ning's departing figure and pouted. She then helped Xie Xiaojiu onto the bed.

Looking at Xie Xiaojiu lying horizontally on the bed, Feng Jiuge pondered for a moment, and a smile appeared on her lips.

She removed Xie Xiaojiu's shoes and black tight-fitting clothes, and then took off her own outer garment. Both of them quickly snuggled under the covers.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ning arrived at the lakeside.

Linglong, the little white dragon, surfaced from the lake.

Her golden-red scales shimmered beautifully under the morning sunlight.

"How many years of cultivation have you gained?" Jiang Ning asked, gazing at Linglong.

"Twenty-five years, Master!" Linglong replied in a crisp and delicate voice, resembling that of a little girl.

"Twenty-five years?" Jiang Ning murmured, his eyes widening in surprise.

He remembered that the old turtle had only gained ten years of cultivation after consuming a strand of golden silk-like Diliujiang.

However, the effect on the red carp was completely different.

Twenty-five years of cultivation—a full two and a half times more than the old turtle's improvement.

"And how many years of cultivation do you have now?" Jiang Ning inquired.

"One hundred and five years!" Linglong answered crisply.

105 years!

Jiang Ning nodded slightly, feeling a little surprised.

He was amazed at the incredible effect of Diliujiang on the demon race.

Linglong, after cultivating to this day, had finally gained 105 years of Path Cultivation.

A strand of Diliujiang could indeed increase her cultivation by 25 years.

At this rate, as long as there was an abundant supply of Diliujiang, it wouldn't be long before she possessed a millennium of cultivation and became a Great Demon.

He had not fully grasped the power of Great Demons before.

But ever since Ye Zhengqi's trip to Luo Water Lake.

He truly understood the terror of Great Demons.

Ye Zhengqi was a seasoned Celestial Master.

Yet, in the hands of the Great Demon Bai Chi, he still suffered a defeat and returned injured.

Obviously, even a seasoned Celestial Master like Ye Zhengqi was no match for the Great Demon Bai Chi.

If Longli Fish could grow to that level, it was conceivable that its strength would not be far behind.

Although Bai Chi was an ancient dragon species with dragon blood flowing in its veins, it was still not a pure dragon, falling short by a large margin.

And while Longli Fish had a completely dissimilar physique to dragons.

According to his understanding, this creature had the blood of a true dragon flowing within it.

True Dragons were primordial beings, the ancestors of the dragon race.

Therefore, in terms of bloodline, Longli Fish's lineage was nobler than Bai Chi's.

Once it transformed into a dragon, it would be a dragon of true dragon lineage, beyond the reach of dragon species like Bai Chi.

Various thoughts flashed through his mind.

Then, he said, "Go call the Old Turtle!"

"Yes, Master!" Longli Fish's eyes lit up.

With a flick of its tail, it instantly vanished like a rainbow beneath the lake's surface.

At this moment, Jiang Ning took out the wine flask, gently shaking the liquid inside, and took a glance at the contents.

The golden Diliujiang was visible to the naked eye.

Only four strands remained.

"Four strands, last night I transmuted no less than this number, but the changes were not very noticeable! Giving it to Linglong, it can increase her cultivation by 25 years!"

He couldn't help but shake his head inwardly.

This undoubtedly indicated that Diliujiang was most effective when used on Linglong and the Old Turtle, demon race creatures.

The improvement in cultivation was visible.

When used on himself, the effect was significantly weaker and less apparent.

However, even so, he didn't plan to invest all of it in these two demon pets.

His personal strength always remained the top priority.

But he also wanted to see if, under his cultivation, these two demons could grow into Great Demons or even stronger.

Especially Linglong.

With greater potential.

She was a demon capable of dragon transformation.

A moment later.

The Old Turtle and Linglong appeared before him.

The first thing that caught their attention was the wine flask in Jiang Ning's hand.

At this moment, the flask was open, and a strong wine fragrance filled the air.

They could smell a scent within the wine fragrance that held a fatal attraction for them.

"Master, you called for me?" The Old Turtle looked at Jiang Ning with excitement.

Jiang Ning nodded.

The next moment.

He raised his hand and waved.

Two strands of golden Diliujiang flew out from the flask.

"Catch it!" He said.

In an instant.

A splash of water rose, and the Old Turtle and Linglong leaped into the air.

The two demons opened their mouths and sucked.

The strand of Diliujiang in mid-air was drawn into their mouths.

"Refine it well!" Jiang Ning stood up.

"Yes!"

"Yes!"

The two demons hurriedly responded and then submerged into the lake water.

That night.

Star-Plucking Tower.

The lights were just coming on, and the hall was filled with guests.

"The Patrol Commissioner has arrived!"

As the voice sounded.

Everyone followed his gaze.

On the slowly moving lift, three figures appeared.

The central figure was very familiar to everyone.

It was Jiang Ning.

At this moment, Jiang Ning was dressed in a black official robe.

On the robe, a mighty Xiezhi was embroidered with golden threads.

The Xiezhi had four feet treading fire, and its eyes were inlaid with blood jade.

Under the bright lights, it seemed to have come back to life.

Seeing this, someone's expression became dazed.

Because some time ago, at the Military Examination Champion Banquet, they had witnessed this scene.

Today, the past reappeared, but it felt like a lifetime had passed.

Jiang Ning's reappearance carried a completely different meaning.

The Military Examination Scholar Champion was merely a candidate for the military examination.

As for the military examination, if one enlisted, they would start from a sixth-grade official position.

This was just a possibility, a high probability event.

But now, Jiang Ning appeared as a sixth-grade official, the Patrol Commissioner of Dongling County.

This position was a special practical office with authority over officials of the next higher rank.

Not only ordinary officials and gentry, but even local officials like the Prefect, had to show respect.

Then.

Everyone also noticed Ye Zhengqi beside Jiang Ning.

Among the guests, someone's expression became stern.

"It's Ye, the Celestial Master, Ye!" Someone whispered.

Hearing this, everyone was shocked.

The gaze of the crowd turned towards Ye Zhengqi.

  They had heard the rumors beforehand. At the new Patrol Commissioner's banquet, there would be an important figure from the Governor's City.

  Now, upon seeing him.

  They realized it was more than just an important figure; it was the embodiment of a true dragon.

  The Celestial Master, the Patrol Commissioner of the entire prefecture.

  Regardless of his status or his actual strength.

  In the eyes of the crowd, he was a true dragon.

  "Greetings, Ye Fu Shi!" Someone stood up.

  "Greetings, Ye Fu Shi!"

  "Greetings, Ye Fu Shi!"

  ".

  The crowd rose to pay their respects.

  "Today's protagonist is Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner, not me!" Ye Zhengqi took a step back and spoke.

  Upon hearing this, the crowd understood.

  "Greetings, Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner!"

  "Greetings, Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner!"

  "Greetings, Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner!"

  ".

  Jiang Ning said, "Please sit down, there's no need for such formality."

  The crowd sat down upon hearing this.

  Jiang Ning, Ye Zhengqi, and Bai Luoyu then walked towards the main seat.

  Along the way, whispered discussions continued.

  "At this age, Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner, has already assumed such an important position. His future is limitless!"

  "That's right! Just a few years ago, he was an unknown figure in Dongling County, and now we have to bow to his will. His growth rate is truly terrifying!"

  "Indeed! And he has gained the attention of the Governor's City, who promoted him to the Patrol Commissioner of Dongling County. Who knows how far he will go in the future!"

  "Speaking of which, do you know what position Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner, holds on the Latent Dragon Ranking?"

  "I haven't paid much attention to it!"

  "Twenty-first on the Earthly Ranking!"

  "Twenty-one?"

  "Yes, twenty-one! This is the true image of a Master. But speaking of which, it's only natural for Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner, to eventually become a Master. Otherwise, why would the Governor's City place so much importance on him and break the rules to promote him to the Patrol Commissioner of Dongling County?"

  "Indeed! To break the rules, one must have terrifying talent! But I heard that he almost got killed by Xiao Qiu Shui recently, and he offended the only new Celestial Master in recent years. His future is uncertain!"

  "Women hold grudges longer than men! I heard that Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner, made an enemy of Xiao Gongzhu's sister, who blamed the death of that young marquis on Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner. She even tried to frame Jiang, the Patrol Commissioner, for her own death!"

  ".

  At this moment.

  Jiang Ning paid no attention to the whispers around him.

  It was only when he heard the mention of the Latent Dragon Ranking that his heart stirred slightly.

  He had heard a lot about the Latent Dragon Ranking before.

  But later, he heard less about it.

  He hadn't paid much attention to this ranking.

  According to his understanding, only the top ranks of the Heavenly Ranking had young prodigies who had reached the Master level.

  With his current strength, only a Master could enter his field of vision.

  The Latent Dragon Ranking was not worth paying attention to.

  Subsequently.

  The three of them sat in the upper seats, with Jiang Ning in the main seat.

  Today's Patrol Commissioner's banquet was in his honor.

  The main organizer was Bai Luoyu, with Zhao Yulong as the assistant.

  As for Ye Zhengqi, he was the figure who set the tone for the entire Patrol Commissioner's lineage.

  The next moment.

  Where was Zhao Yulong?

  The thought flashed through his mind.

  His gaze swept across the room, but he didn't see Zhao Yulong's figure.

  "The County Governor has arrived!"

  "The Governor has arrived!"

  A notification sounded from below.

  Upon hearing this.

  The crowd looked towards the direction from which Jiang Ning had come.

  As the mechanical lift slowly rose, two figures gradually emerged.

  Ye Zhengqi picked up the wine glass in front of him and took a sip, a hint of displeasure flashing in his eyes.

  He had always been the last to arrive, even at the grand banquets in the Governor's City of Guangming Prefecture.

  But today, in the small Dongling City, someone had arrived even later than him.

  "Greetings, County Governor!"

  "Greetings, Zhao Fu Zhu!"

  "Greetings, County Governor!"

  "Greetings, Zhao Fu Zhu!"

  ".

  The guests offered their greetings to Wang Shouyi and Zhao Yulong.

  Wang Shouyi nodded warmly at the crowd.

  At this moment, Zhao Yulong walked through the crowd and saw Ye Zhengqi sitting in the upper seat.

  He immediately moved his lips slightly, using the technique of transmitting sound into the secret.

  Wang Shouyi's right ear twitched slightly, and his gaze immediately fell on the three people sitting in the upper seats.

  His heart immediately tightened.

  He thought to himself, "This is bad!"

  Ye Zhengqi's face showed no restraint in his displeasure, and Wang Shouyi, who had been in officialdom for many years, immediately noticed it.

   Subsequently.

  The two of them quickly walked through the crowd and headed towards Ye Zhengqi, who was sitting in the upper seat.

(End of Chapter)

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