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Chapter 63: Explosive Growth in Sword Technique Experience!
Chapter 63: Explosive Growth in Sword Technique Experience!
On this day, Jiang Ning spent all his time practicing his sword techniques.
During this time, Wang Jin also paid a visit. Seeing Jiang Ning engrossed in his sword practice, he shook his head and left.
In Wang Jin's opinion, Jiang Ning was stuck in a rut, fixated on the advanced martial arts techniques.
While intermediate martial arts techniques were indeed valuable, Wang Jin believed that such profound skills were far beyond Jiang Ning's current capabilities.
Spending time on them would ultimately be futile and a waste of time, no matter how exceptional one's memory or understanding might be.
To even begin comprehending the Tideblade Technique, one needed a strong foundation and an early grasp of the profound mysteries of internal power.
Additionally, a robust physique and exceptional comprehension were also required.
Mastering internal power and manipulating it at will was a matter of martial arts skill, and even many top-tier martial artists had yet to fully grasp this mysterious force.
Many practitioners struggled due to insufficient comprehension, which prevented them from harnessing internal power, despite having access to ample martial resources. As a result, they remained stuck at the ninth stage of martial arts, unable to progress beyond the skin mastery level.
To advance to the eighth stage, one must cultivate their muscles and enhance their inner strength, which is only possible by mastering internal power.
Moreover, Jiang Ning faced the challenge of skipping the basic martial arts techniques that provided an easier path to harnessing internal power and instead attempting to grasp the more complex methods of intermediate martial arts.
In Wang Jin's eyes, Jiang Ning's limited martial arts experience left him far from achieving this goal.
However, Wang Jin chose not to intervene.
He understood that it was natural for young people, especially geniuses, to be overconfident.
Wang Jin had been similar in his youth, and he knew that without experiencing failure firsthand, Jiang Ning would not learn from his mistakes.
Sometimes, it was better to let someone learn from their own experiences rather than preaching to them.
Wang Jin had experience in teaching disciples and knew when to let them learn on their own.
After a brief glance, he decided to leave Jiang Ning to his training.
Jiang Ning, engrossed in his practice, did not notice Wang Jin's departure.
Without strength and a trump card, Jiang Ning felt insecure.
With each breakthrough in the Tideblade Technique, his sword skills improved, and the key was his ability to truly master the Nine Levels of Power and unleash two levels of power.
Afterward, Jiang Ning, while recovering his energy, opened the book he carried with him, studying the art of reading and understanding words.
As for the ginseng, Jiang Ning did not hold back or skimp on its use.
Ginseng was a valuable resource for cultivation, and its true value was realized when it entered his body.
In just one day, during his intense sword practice, he consumed ten-year-old ginseng. By midday, he had eaten half a root, and by evening, only eight and a half roots remained.
In other words, in a single day, Jiang Ning consumed a ten-year-old ginseng worth approximately thirteen to fifteen taels of silver, the equivalent of a year's worth of food for three ordinary families.
At this moment, the saying "the rich practice martial arts, while the poor study" was vividly demonstrated.
Although the cost was high, the gains were equally significant.
With the support of the ginseng's medicinal effects, Jiang Ning practiced sword techniques obsessively throughout the day.
His efforts were rewarded with a substantial increase in sword technique experience.
[Technique]: Tideblade Technique (Beginner 43/100)
With this efficiency, Jiang Ning was about to reach the halfway mark in his Tideblade Technique experience.
By the next day, he would master the technique, allowing him to unleash two levels of power.
Achieving mastery in intermediate martial arts within two days was an impressive feat.
With such a powerful technique, Jiang Ning felt confident he could defeat Xu Yunfeng in a single blow.
Jiang Ning even believed he could achieve even more impressive feats.
After all, in the realm of martial arts, the impact of combining forces could be exponential.
Just like in his previous life, an average person could lift a hundred-pound dumbbell with one arm.
The limit created by humans is also just lifting a dumbbell of over three hundred pounds with one arm.
However, if they were to fight bare-handed, it would be a difference where one could take on ten of the other.
As evening approached—
Huh—
A carriage stopped in front of the martial academy's main gate.
"Master Zheng, please wait a moment. I'll go in and get a junior brother!" Cheng Ran's voice came from inside the carriage.
He quickly swept aside the curtain and jumped out.
A moment later—
"Jiang Shidi!"
Cheng Ran rushed into Jiang Ning's courtyard and shouted.
"Senior Brother Cheng!" Jiang Ning pushed open the door and walked out, feeling refreshed after a shower.
He had just finished practicing with his sword and was feeling tired, so he took the opportunity to bathe.
He hadn't forgotten about the banquet that was about to take place.
Seeing Jiang Ning, Cheng Ran smiled and said, "It seems like Jiang Shidi is well-prepared!"
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Since I'm attending the banquet with Senior Brother Cheng, I can't possibly go with a body full of sweat."
"Should we leave now?" asked Cheng Ran.
"Wait a moment!" Jiang Ning said as he turned back and walked into the house.
When he reappeared, he was holding an ebony longsword.
Seeing the pitch-black sword in Jiang Ning's hand, Cheng Ran's eyes widened in surprise.
"Where did Jiang Shidi get this sword?"
Jiang Ning nodded, "Master Wang gave it to me for self-defense when I go out."
Hearing this, Cheng Ran immediately understood.
He couldn't help but smile and said, "Jiang Shidi, you're being too cautious! With me by your side, even if we meet Xu Yunfeng, he wouldn't dare to cause any trouble!"
"I have a high-level expert by my side, not to mention he's just a law enforcement officer. At most, he's at the level of Qi and Blood Perfection, and his strength may not even be as good as mine!"
Jiang Ning smiled, "It's not that I don't trust Senior Brother Cheng, but having a weapon in hand always makes one feel more at ease!"
"Suit yourself!" Cheng Ran said nonchalantly.
Suddenly, Cheng Ran seemed to remember something, and he looked at Jiang Ning's longsword.
"Jiang Shidi, may I borrow your sword for a moment?"
"Take it, Senior Brother!" Jiang Ning tossed the ebony longsword to Cheng Ran.
Cheng Ran quickly reached out and caught it.
Clang—
He gripped the hilt with his right hand, drew the sword from its sheath, and the cold light reflecting in his pupils, filled with chilling intent.
"This sword is excellent!" Cheng Ran praised, "Judging by its texture, it should be forged from nearly fine iron, refined through a hundredfold."
Jiang Ning nodded, "Senior Brother, you're right. Master Wang told me the same."
Cheng Ran sheathed the sword, and as he did, the blade rubbed against the sheath, creating a clear and crisp sound.
As he returned the longsword to Jiang Ning, he couldn't help but recall a few days ago.
A few days ago, Xiao Peng had flaunted the weapon Master Wang had given him to practice sword techniques in front of everyone.
He had taken a glance at it from a distance, and the sword Jiang Ning held now seemed identical to his memory.
At that moment, Cheng Ran had a bizarre thought.
Could Jiang Shidi have become Master Wang Jin's direct disciple?
This... this can't be possible, right?
The next moment, Cheng Ran scoffed at himself.
I'm overthinking this!
Jiang Shidi has only started learning martial arts for a short time. How could he have possibly passed Master Wang's test and become his direct disciple?
But it's true that Jiang Shidi has gained Master Wang's favor, which is why he bestowed him this sword!
After all, Master Wang must be aware of the difficult situation Jiang Shidi is currently facing.
It's fortunate that my aunt married into the Xie family, providing support, or else I'd be truly worried.
I wonder if Jiang Shidi can overcome this challenge.
Forget it!
Never mind!
(End of Chapter)
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