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Chapter 51: Sihe Merchant Guild
Chapter 51: Sihe Merchant Guild
Soon, Liu Zhixiang found several individuals on the list.
Cheng Ran, a regular disciple of Canglang Martial Academy.
With his Qi and blood perfected, his strength flowed throughout his entire body.
Within a month, or at most two months, Cheng Ran would break through the skin-toughening stage, his skin membrane connecting his entire body, entering the ranks of the Ninth Level Martial Dao.
Entry into the Ninth Level Martial Dao was the basic requirement for joining the Inspection Bureau.
Canglang Martial Academy had five spots, and Sihe Merchant Guild knew that Cheng Ran had a good chance of securing one of them.
Furthermore, Cheng Ran came from a wealthy family, which could support his advancement in the martial path.
Xiao Peng, a true disciple of Canglang Martial Academy, also had a good chance of competing with Cheng Ran for that spot.
In Sihe Merchant Guild's eyes, Xiao Peng's advantage lay in his superior skills and his status as Wang Jin's true disciple, being half a year younger than Cheng Ran, indicating potentially greater natural talent.
As for the other four true disciples of Canglang Martial Academy, they had already secured their spots in the competition for the Inspection Bureau.
Zhou Xing and Zhang Tiesheng, in Liu Zhixiang's opinion, were not worth investing in.
This was because the Zhou Family, to which Zhou Xing belonged, was not inferior to Sihe Merchant Guild in terms of industry and influence.
And Zhang Tiesheng had already been recruited by Zhou Xing, becoming his guest scholar, and thus aligned with the Zhou Family.
The remaining two true disciples were Li Qing and Zhao Hu.
In Sihe Merchant Guild's view, Li Qing also had slim chances.
After all, the Li Family was also well-off, on par with Sihe Merchant Guild.
How could they then perform an act of offering coal in winter?
Therefore, in the eyes of Sihe Merchant Guild, only three individuals were truly worth competing for: Cheng Ran, Xiao Peng, and Zhao Hu.
Zhao Hu, from the outer sect, came from a poor background, but possessed extraordinary roots and high martial talent.
In terms of talent, he was not inferior to Zhou Xing.
The only thing lacking was resources.
Zhao Hu was the type of talent that Sihe Merchant Guild valued the most.
Liu Zhixiang first approached Cheng Ran.
He introduced himself, stated his purpose, and then handed over an invitation.
After that, he headed towards his second target, in the direction of Xiao Peng.
Front Yard of Canglang Martial Academy.
Cheng Ran's lips curled slightly as he spoke to Jiang Ning with a smile, "Jiang Shidi, see that! I told you, there will be others who value me, Cheng Ran!"
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Jiang Ning smiled, "Then, who does Cheng Shixiong favor more?"
Cheng Ran replied, "In terms of closeness, Zhou Xing Shixiong and I are definitely closer, having the same sect as brothers! But at this moment, it's not about the closeness of our relationship, but who can offer me greater benefits!"
"Sihe Merchant Guild's investment is larger, and if their conditions are equally relaxed, then I would naturally prefer their investment."
"Otherwise, I would accept Zhou Xing Shixiong's investment."
As Cheng Ran spoke, he looked at the two invitations in his hand and then at Jiang Ning.
"On second thought, Jiang Shidi needs this investment more than I do!"
Hearing Cheng Ran's words, Jiang Ning smiled.
He knew that even without any investment, it wouldn't affect his future potential.
But still, he couldn't help but feel a little regret.
Because at this moment, he was lacking resources! With sufficient resources, his strength would increase much faster, and he would enter the Ninth Level Martial Dao sooner.
The Inspection Bureau held great significance in his eyes.
Inspecting the Nine Provinces and overseeing the kingdom, with the authority to execute first and report later.
It was a towering tree.
In this world, one eventually needed to rely on background and connections.
Unless one became a Martial Sage, a single person capable of challenging an entire nation, suppressing the entire kingdom, then they could ignore all of this.
These stray thoughts flashed through Jiang Ning's mind, and he calmly shook his head.
(End of Chapter)"With my current Qi and Blood barely achieving Minor Success, how can I possibly attract the attention of Senior Brother Zhou Xing and the Sihe Merchant Guild?"
Cheng Ran closed the invitation he had just received from Liu Zhixiang, deep in thought with a hint of hesitation.
After the morning's battle, he realized that Jiang Ning possessed far more talent than he had initially imagined.
In terms of fist technique, Jiang Ning was clearly superior to him.
The only thing lacking was the accumulation of Qi and Blood, and this accumulation could be greatly accelerated with the right resources.
Even with resources, in his opinion, Jiang Ning would still fall short, posing no threat to his own bid for the Inspection Bureau position.
However, one must always be prepared for the unexpected.
He felt a hint of fear towards Jiang Ning's potential for miracles.
The next moment, his gaze became firm.
"Jiang Shidi, how about you accompany me to the Sihe Merchant Guild's banquet tomorrow evening?"
"I know that you need this investment more than I do, and even without it, I have resources from my father."
"But it's different for you, Jiang Shidi. With an ordinary family background and starting martial arts training a bit late, this investment is crucial for you."
"The invitation from the Sihe Merchant Guild is open for negotiation. I want to invite you to join me at the banquet, where I will recommend you to the guild, hoping to secure their investment in you. Since they value me, they will consider my proposal."
Upon hearing Cheng Ran's words, Jiang Ning's expression turned serious.
"If I accept your help, won't you be concerned about me competing for your position in the Inspection Bureau? Our martial academy has already decided on four candidates, and there's only one spot left."
Cheng Ran chuckled, "To be honest, I've thought about this! But in my heart, Jiang Shidi is not only my fellow disciple, but also a good friend I've recognized! Since I consider you a friend, I will naturally strive for your benefit."
Cheng Ran smiled again, "Moreover, there's also Xiao Peng, another competitor! It's uncertain if I can beat him, but if you join the competition, it's better to have the spot go to you rather than Xiao Peng."
Jiang Ning's heart stirred upon hearing these words.
After a brief moment of contemplation, he clasped his hands in gratitude.
"Since you've said so, I'll follow your arrangement, Cheng Shixiong! I won't forget your kindness in helping me!"
Jiang Ning also wanted to secure this investment. He knew he lacked resources and wealth.
To advance in martial arts, he needed wealth.
The energy points on the panel also required wealth.
With sufficient wealth, his strength would grow faster, and he would quickly gain the ability to protect himself.
He would also be able to ensure the safety of his older brother, sister-in-law, and their children sooner, and repay the care he had received from them.
So he also wanted to seize this opportunity.
At worst, it would be a wasted trip.
But if he could secure the investment from the Sihe Merchant Guild, it would be a resource worth thousands of taels of silver.
It was an immense fortune and a significant wealth that could greatly help him at this time.
Jiang Ning was not concerned about any threat from Xu Yunfeng.
Upon seeing Jiang Ning's nod of agreement, Cheng Ran was delighted and patted him on the shoulder.
"Good! That's the spirit, Jiang Shidi! No hesitation, and it's always a pleasure to be with you!"
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End of Chapter.
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