Chapter 472: Enhanced Skills, the Ice Coffin Reappears!

Chapter 472: Enhanced Skills, the Ice Coffin Reappears!



April 11, 2025 - Author: Jiang Shangjing

White Manor.

The sun gradually rose higher, and the temperature slowly climbed.

"Brother Jiang, did you bid farewell to the eldest daughter of Taishou Wang?" Bai Luoyu asked with a smile as he saw Jiang Ning appear.

Jiang Ning nodded, "Yes, I did!"

"Patrol Commissioner Jiang, did you go to say goodbye because you have a crush on the eldest daughter of Taishou Wang? If so, how about I play matchmaker and arrange a marriage for you?" Zhao Yulong chuckled, joining in the conversation.

Jiang Ning shook his head, "Lord Zhao, you don't know the whole story. Princess No. 17, Ji Mingyue, and I had an agreement. She asked me to find her in the capital."

Upon hearing this, Zhao Yulong was taken aback.

"Princess No. 17?"

"Princess No. 17 of Great Xia, Ji Mingyue?"

Jiang Ning nodded slightly, "Yes, that's right!"

He sighed, "It was a misunderstanding at the time, and I didn't get a chance to explain. Now, I have no such thoughts."

"Patrol Commissioner Jiang, being the Crown Prince's son-in-law is not an easy task!" Zhao Yulong frowned and continued, "A Crown Prince's son-in-law cannot hold a position higher than Second Grade, especially one that involves commanding troops!"

"Being the Crown Prince's son-in-law is incredibly difficult, especially for someone as capable and talented as you, Patrol Commissioner!"

Bai Luoyu nodded in agreement.

"Lord Zhao is right! Being the Crown Prince's son-in-law is not easy. If I were Brother Jiang, I wouldn't choose that path."

"I understand!" Jiang Ning nodded.

A moment later, the three of them left the manor.

"Brother Jiang, are you sure you want to take the carriage instead of riding horses to Guangning Prefecture City?" Bai Luoyu asked again for confirmation.

"Of course, I'm sure!" Jiang Ning nodded.

He then asked in return, "Is Brother Bai in a hurry?"

"I'm not in a hurry!" Bai Luoyu shook his head and looked at Zhao Yulong, "What do you think, Lord Zhao?"

Zhao Yulong replied, "If you want to take the carriage, then let's take the carriage! With my endurance, riding horses to Guangning Prefecture City would be tiring and unnecessary."

Jiang Ning smiled.

He also thought it was unnecessary, and he wasn't in a hurry.

The journey to Guangning Prefecture City by carriage would take about five to six days.

During this time, he could accumulate experience points for text recognition and literacy, which was a crucial skill for him.

Since the three of them were heading to Guangning Prefecture City to report to Shen Wenyuan, it wouldn't be appropriate for him to go alone.

Riding horses might save two to three days, but it would be tiring and boring.

Considering all factors, he preferred the comfort and ease of the carriage, which would also allow him to improve his text recognition and literacy skills without wasting time.

With his current strength and the elimination of the threat posed by Xiao Qiushui, there were no formidable enemies forcing him to practice and cultivate non-stop.

Thus, he was content with taking the carriage to Guangning Prefecture City.

Half an hour later, three carriages slowly left Dongling City.

The last carriage was pulled by two White Snow Red Flame Stallions.

Unlike the other two carriages, which had drivers, this one had none.

At the same time, in the leading carriage:

"Patrol Commissioner Jiang, since you're not participating in the literary examination, why did you say you want to read books right after leaving the city?" Zhao Yulong asked, puzzled.

"This might be the reason for his achievements! Continuous improvement and constant learning!" Bai Luoyu remarked with a touch of admiration.

"I think Patrol Commissioner Jiang wants to comprehend Heaven-Earth Unity," Zhao Yulong suggested.

"Heaven-Earth Unity?" Bai Luoyu was slightly taken aback.

"Yes!" Zhao Yulong nodded and continued, "Patrol Commissioner Jiang is heading to Guangning Prefecture City to obtain the methods for achieving Third Grade!"

"He should be nearing the completion of the Fourth Grade refinement of the bone marrow!"

"Once he comprehends Heaven-Earth Unity, he can smoothly advance to Third Grade and become a Divine Human Master!"

"I just saw that the book Patrol Commissioner Jiang is about to read is the Dao Zhang Thirty-six Volumes!"

Hearing this, Bai Luoyu was even more surprised.

"Dao Zhang Thirty-six Volumes? So Brother Jiang is trying to comprehend Heaven-Earth Unity from the Daoist texts?"

Zhao Yulong nodded, "That's likely! Heaven-Earth Unity was first proposed in Daoist texts. By thoroughly reading the Dao Zhang, one can draw on the insights of previous practitioners."

"If his enlightenment is outstanding, he might be able to comprehend Heaven-Earth Unity from it."

Meanwhile, Jiang Ning had already started flipping through the Dao Zhang in his hands.

The Dao Zhang Thirty-six Volumes, and he held the first volume.

The other thirty-five volumes were piled up in the carriage.

Inside the carriage, Lvyi looked at Jiang Ning, her eyes filled with joy.

She was delighted that Jiang Ning had chosen to bring her along to Guangning Prefecture City, which was a pleasant surprise for her.

At that moment, she watched Jiang Ning for a while, then began to fiddle with the incense burner on the small table.

This was a more precious type of incense.

When lit, it produced a fine, fragrant smoke that had a calming and soothing effect.

Reading and studying can greatly increase focus and learning efficiency.

In Daoist meditation, it is common to light incense to aid in cultivation.

At the same time,

Jiang Ning's mind had already calmed down.

He slowly flipped through the first volume of the Daoist Canon in his hands, his eyes filled with a faint joy.

This was a complete set of the Daoist Canon, all thirty-six volumes, which he had asked Lu Yi to purchase from the Ten-thousand Treasures Pavilion early on.

Additionally, he had also bought twenty-seven volumes of various Buddhist scriptures.

In his estimation, compared to ordinary books,

the Daoist Canon and Buddhist scriptures clearly contained deeper and more profound information.

This would also increase his Text Recognition and Literacy experience points more efficiently.

A simple trial confirmed his judgment was correct.

The thirty-six volumes of the Daoist Canon provided an experience point growth rate almost equivalent to the lower-level martial arts he had studied in the Martial Garden.

This made him very satisfied, as it meant he could max out his Text Recognition and Literacy experience points by tomorrow at the latest.

His gaze swept over the end of the text in his hands.

He couldn't help but open his panel to take a look.

【Skill】: Text Recognition and Literacy (Ten Breakthroughs 18865/20000) (Traits: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Agile Mind, Outstanding Insight, Heavenly Eye (One Breakthrough), Superior Sixth Sense, Unity of Knowledge and Action, Clear Mind, Born Sacred)



He was still short of less than 1,200 experience points.

Jiang Ning thought to himself.

He closed the panel and continued to read the first volume of the Daoist Canon.

【Text Recognition and Literacy Experience Points +3】

【Text Recognition and Literacy Experience Points +2】

【Text Recognition and Literacy Experience Points +3】

【...】

As he flipped through the pages, occasional prompts appeared, indicating that his Text Recognition and Literacy experience points were steadily increasing.

In no time,

it was the next day.

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded and smiled, "It's noon now! It's time for my daily absorption of the Great Sun's essence."

A moment later,

Jiang Ning climbed to the top of the carriage.

The carriage continued to gallop, following the two carriages ahead toward Guangning Prefecture.

But Jiang Ning, sitting cross-legged on the roof, was as immobile as if he were rooted to the spot, perfectly integrated with the carriage.

【Skill】: Inner Mastery 9203/10000

He was still short of less than 800 experience points!

After today, he would only be about 700 points away.

The thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind, and he calmed his mind, waiting quietly for noon to arrive.

Then,

a streak of red light fell from the sky, like a fiery snake piercing through the void, entering Jiang Ning's abdomen through his nostrils.

Seeing this, Bai Luoyu felt a touch of envy.

Then,

she turned her head to see Zhao Yu Long suddenly appear beside her.

Zhao Yu Long also stood on the carriage frame, where the driver normally sat.

"I can't see much happening!" Zhao Yu Long stared at the void above Jiang Ning for a moment and then slowly shook his head.

At this moment, the three carriages continued toward Guangning Prefecture at a steady pace.

They were being pulled by top-tier horses.

Zhao Yu Long nodded and said enviously, "To think that I envy you and Patrol Commissioner Jiang for having immortal roots, which still give you a significant advantage in this era!"

"In the ancient times, I would only be able to see your backs."

Bai Luoyu shook her head slightly.

"Even if you say this about yourself, it applies to me as well!"

"Once, I prided myself on my talent, but now I can only see Brother Jiang's back."

"In the ancient times, Brother Jiang might be even more terrifying, going even further, perhaps even becoming an immortal or a patriarch."

While they were talking, Jiang Ning continued to absorb the Great Sun's essence.

【...】

Occasional prompts flashed before him.

In no time,

it was noon.

The three carriages slowly came to a stop by an unnamed lake.

Not only did people need rest,

but the horses also needed to eat some fodder and drink water.

At this moment,

Jiang Ning still remained on the roof, continuing to absorb the Great Sun's essence.

Lvyi had already gotten down from the carriage.

She approached the lakeside, observed the water for a moment, and then snapped her fingers.

Whoosh, whoosh—

A few sharp sounds echoed.

Lvyi tugged the silk threads, and instantly two large fish were pulled up.

Not far away.

Zhao Yu Long looked at the scene with surprise.

"Patrol Commissioner Jiang's servant girl is quite skilled in martial arts!" he remarked to Bai Luoyu beside him.

Bai Luoyu glanced over and nodded slightly.

"She should be, but I hadn't noticed it before!"

"She must have started training her tendons!" he added.

At the end of noon.

When Jiang Ning completed his daily practice of the Inner Dan Nourishing Technique.

Skill: Inner Dan Nourishing Technique (Mastery: 9345/10000)



He glanced at his panel.

Just a week, at most a week, and my Inner Dan Nourishing Technique will be perfected.

He then closed the panel and hopped down from the carriage.

Lvyi immediately presented the already roasted fish to Jiang Ning.

"Master, try this!"

"It smells delicious!" Jiang Ning took the roasted fish from Lvyi, sniffed it slightly, and praised.

Hearing Jiang Ning's praise, Lvyi's eyes narrowed slightly, and she looked pleased.

In the next moment,

Jiang Ning took a bite.

This fish was rare in that it had almost no bones, similar to the bass he had eaten in his previous life, with only a few prominent main bones and no small bones.

After swallowing the fish meat,

"Crunchy on the outside, tender on the inside, well done!" Jiang Ning praised again.

"Master, I'm glad you like it! This way, I can be of help and not a useless burden!" Lvyi said.

Jiang Ning smiled and patted her head.

"Bringing you along is because you are very useful!"

After lunch,

Everyone rested for a bit.

They also made sure the horses were well-fed and watered.

Then they set off again.

At this moment,

The two White Snow Red Flame Stallions, having absorbed a few drops of Jiang Ning's blood, were abnormally excited.

They directly surpassed the two carriages in front, becoming the leading ones.

With their intelligence, even without a driver, the two White Snow Red Flame Stallions knew how to proceed and which path to take.

This immediately made the fine horses pulling the other two carriages start to secretly grumble.

Because the drivers, to avoid falling behind, began using whips to urge the fine horses pulling the carriages.

On the other side,

In the front carriage,

Jiang Ning looked at his panel and couldn't help but frown slightly.

Source Energy: 46183

Skill: Text Recognition and Literacy + (Ten Breakthroughs 20000/20000) (Characteristics: Photographic Memory, Extraordinary Senses, Quick Thinking, Outstanding Insight, Heavenly Eye (First Breakthrough), Six Senses Transcendence, Unity of Knowledge and Action, Mind as Clear as a Mirror, Born Sacred)



After finishing several Daoist texts from yesterday to now, he had successfully filled up the experience points for Text Recognition and Literacy.

His current Source Energy points were sufficient for this skill to break through.

As long as he wanted to, with a thought,

Text Recognition and Literacy could successfully break through to the next stage.

"The eleventh breakthrough requires 20,000 Source Energy points!" Jiang Ning thought to himself as he looked at his panel.

At this moment,

Lvyi's voice suddenly rang in Jiang Ning's ear.

"Master, is this an ice coffin? It's so strange!!"

Ice coffin?!!

Hearing these words, Jiang Ning's mind instantly recalled yesterday's memory.

Yesterday, he had taken out the last treasure from the WaterMoon Sword Palace's underground treasure vault, which was an ice coffin.

Using his Heavenly Eye, he had seen the otherworldly scene inside the ice coffin.

Lying inside was a woman with a very mysterious identity and background.

For safety, he had chosen to forcefully throw the ice coffin deep into the Dongling Mountains.

He didn't know which mountain foot or ravine it had landed in.

But now, hearing the words "ice coffin" again from Lvyi, he instantly felt a sense of unease.

The thought flashed through his mind in an instant.

Jiang Ning then followed Lvyi's finger and saw, in a corner of the carriage, the familiar ice coffin he had thrown away, now appearing before him again.

In that moment,

A chill ran down Jiang Ning's spine.

He stared intently at the ice coffin.

With his photographic memory, he could be certain that this was the ice coffin he had thrown away yesterday.

After a long while,

Huff—

Jiang Ning slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air, suppressing his startled heart.

"Little Lvyi, do you know when this ice coffin appeared?"

"Master, I have no recollection! I just suddenly noticed that there was an unfamiliar object in the carriage, so I pointed it out to you."

After saying this, Lvyi couldn't help but ask, "Master, is there something wrong with this ice coffin?"

"Hard to say!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

(End of Chapter)

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