Chapter 71: A Martial Sage's Disciple? Wang Jin's Shock!

Chapter 71: A Martial Sage's Disciple? Wang Jin's Shock!

At the entrance of the Canglang Martial Academy.

As the crowd discussed in whispers, Cao Bin, followed by a group of law enforcement officers, strode towards the academy's main gate, with Xu Yunfeng closely behind him.

At the same time, another marshal beside Cao Bin, upon seeing the academy's entrance, couldn't help but feel a sense of dread.

He whispered to Cao Bin, "Brother Cao, we had an agreement! I'm here to support you!"

"No problem!" Cao Bin whispered in response, then continued, "Brother Wang, rest assured! The person I'm after is just an ordinary disciple who recently joined the academy. The evidence against him is solid, and his crimes are heinous. I believe Wang Jin won't harbor a criminal."

Wang Desheng, standing next to Cao Bin, shook his head inwardly.

Solid evidence? Heinous crimes? It's all because you have your eyes on someone else's wife.

Jiang Li, indeed, is pitiful.

He married a beautiful wife, only to suddenly face this unexpected calamity.

As for Cao Bin, Wang Desheng didn't dare to agree openly. He usually just gave superficial responses, not paying much attention or catering to Cao Bin.

With his exceptional martial skills, having reached the ninth stage of martial arts mastery and holding an official position, he lived quite comfortably.

However, with Cao Bin showing up today, Wang Desheng couldn't refuse too bluntly.

After all, Cao Bin had the powerful Cao family backing him, and for the sake of Cao Bin's older brother, Wang Desheng had to give him some face.

After a moment, the group stopped in front of the academy's main gate.

"What are you doing here?" The two disciples guarding the gate, tense, looked at the group before them.

"Arrest them!" Cao Bin said coldly.

At the same time, inside the academy—

"Jiang Shidi, there's no time for explanations. You just need to know that Cao Bin is on his way to arrest you. If you want to survive, you must escape the city as soon as possible. Once you're out, leave Dongling Prefecture, and you'll be safe," Cheng Ran said, pulling Jiang Ning by the arm as he spoke.

Cao Bin?

Hearing this, Jiang Ning was stunned. As Cheng Ran pulled him, he quickened his pace, and they soon reached the academy's front courtyard.

"Cheng Xiong, what's going on?" Jiang Ning asked, keeping up with Cheng Ran's steps.

Just then, Cheng Ran stopped abruptly.

"It's too late!" He looked towards the academy's entrance, his voice filled with despair.

At that moment, Jiang Ning's gaze followed, and he saw a group of law enforcement officers in black robes, with long swords hanging at their waists, standing at the academy's entrance.

He also spotted Xu Yunfeng at the front of the group.

In front of Xu Yunfeng were two stern-faced officers wearing uniforms primarily made of red and black cloth.

Jiang Ning instantly recognized them as marshals, a rank above law enforcement officers, due to their distinctive uniforms.

He had seen this uniform before—Feng Marshal, his older brother's superior, had visited his home several times, always wearing the marshal's uniform.

It was clear that two marshals were leading the group.

Marshals, being ninth-rank officials, naturally held a higher status.

Moreover, any marshal was an expert in the ninth stage of martial arts, possessing extraordinary skills. Thus, in any county, every marshal was a respected figure.

Wherever they went, they were addressed as 'Sir'.

From Cheng Ran's words, it was clear that one of the marshals was Cao Bin, and he was the instigator.

They had come to the academy to arrest Jiang Ning.

"This is troublesome!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

At the same time, Xu Yunfeng also noticed Jiang Ning's presence in the courtyard and whispered something to Cao Bin.

A moment later, Cao Bin's gaze fell upon Jiang Ning, and their eyes met in mid-air.

Then, a faint smile appeared on Cao Bin's lips. "Who am I arresting?" he asked.

Cao Bin seemed to be answering both Jiang Ning and the crowd as he declared, "Arrest Jiang Ning! Jiang Ning's older brother, Jiang Li, is a member of the Demon God Sect, a capital offense!"

"Therefore, everyone related to Jiang Li will be taken to the county office for questioning!"

"This explanation should suffice!" Cao Bin added, his last words directed at the two disciples blocking their path.

As their gazes met, the two disciples guarding the gate immediately stepped aside, one of them trembling slightly.

At the same time, Jiang Ning tightened his grip on his long sword, his heart racing.

"This is really troublesome!" he thought.

"Their patience is so low; in less than two weeks, they're already using underhanded means to frame my older brother!"

"Now, I have no choice but to fight!"

"I'll see if I can find a way out, escape the city, and lie low for a year or two. Then, I'll avenge my older brother and sister-in-law!"

He clenched his sword, his eyes swiftly scanning the surroundings for a suitable escape route.

Jiang Ning had anticipated this moment.

He believed he could make it work.

According to his knowledge, even those at the entry-level of martial arts rarely spent much time on body techniques.

In the early stages of martial arts, focusing on body techniques was considered a waste of time.

Only those who engaged in frequent combat would dabble in it, and even then, only superficially.

It was far more beneficial to spend time enhancing vital energy, understanding martial arts, and mastering internal power in the early stages than focusing on body techniques.

Take his older brother, for instance. If he had achieved the entry-level of martial arts and become a law enforcement officer earlier, he would have already qualified for an official position, becoming a ninth-rank official.

Everything would have been different then.

If a ninth-rank martial artist mastered their skills, they would have the key to advancing to the eighth stage of martial arts.

The future is boundless.

Compared to these benefits, even if one's body technique reaches perfection, moving like the wind, it still cannot bring about any changes in status or position.

Therefore, as far as Jiang Ning knows, in the early stages, few people delve deeply into the path of body technique.

And this is his advantage.

Five Beasts Fist is not only effective in enhancing vital energy and blood, but it also improves speed and agility.

Moreover, with his five viscera tempered, his stamina is enduring, far surpassing ordinary martial artists.

Under long-distance raids, even a Ninth Stage Martial Dao expert would struggle to keep up with his pace.

Furthermore, his strength is not weak now. After diligently practicing his fist technique, his force has reached four hundred jin, a force that is infinitely close to Xiao Peng.

According to his knowledge, even a First Stage Martial Dao expert who has perfected their skin transformation would struggle to surpass a thousand jin of force.

At this level, the truly formidable aspect is physical defensive power, while the enhancement of force and vital energy is just an additional benefit.

The two marshals likely have only about twice his force, so he doesn't fear them that much.

In a head-on confrontation, relying on his mastery of the Tideblade Technique, he can unleash a two-fold surge of internal power. It's worth taking a chance.

If the opponent is momentarily careless, even without unleashing his full force, this power can still inflict a slash on a Ninth Stage Martial Dao expert with perfected skin transformation.

Not to mention that he's only focused on escaping!

With all these factors, in Jiang Ning's opinion, the present is different from the past!

Even with two Ninth Stage Martial Dao marshals leading the team, he still has the qualification to fight to the death.

Escaping from the county town, Five Beasts Fist is well-suited for the mountains and forests. He is like a tiger entering the forest, capable of preserving his life.

At this very moment, various thoughts flash through Jiang Ning's mind.

The long sword in his hand is tightly gripped, and his internal power circulates within his body, brewing.

His gaze also undergoes a subtle change.

On the other side.

Cao Bin waved his hand, "Take Jiang Ning away!"

"Yes, Chief Cao!" Xu Yunfeng bowed his head and was about to lead the few people behind him forward, entering the front courtyard of the martial arts academy to capture and take Jiang Ning away.

Just at this moment.

"Who dares!"

A thunderous shout echoed, like thunder in the martial arts academy.

As this voice resounded, everyone's gaze instantly turned towards the direction of the back courtyard.

A figure leaped from behind the wall, his body light and agile like an ape or a crane, the true essence of Five Beasts Fist clearly infused in his every move.

The next moment.

This figure landed steadily in front of Jiang Ning.

His stature was majestic, resembling a mountain.

Seeing this silhouette, Jiang Ning's grip on the long sword loosened slightly, and the bulging veins returned to normal.

Just now, he had been waiting, waiting for Master Wang Jin's attitude.

With such an incident happening at the entrance of the martial arts academy, Jiang Ning didn't believe that the master living in the back courtyard wouldn't be disturbed.

If the master chose not to appear, it would indicate that he feared the Cao family and didn't want to confront them directly.

In this situation, he could only choose to wait and see, biding his time until he reached the pinnacle of martial arts, at which point he could sweep through Luoshui County, or even Dongling City, Guangning Prefecture, and settle scores with the entire Cao family.

Now that the master has chosen to come out, it shows that he intends to protect Jiang Ning and confront the Cao family directly. So, Jiang Ning can afford to wait a little longer.

Immediately, Jiang Ning's heart stirred slightly, and he made a decision.

A decision to increase his value in Master Wang Jin's eyes.

Instantly.

"Greetings, Master!" His tone was respectful, and his palm naturally touched Wang Jin's shoulder.

In an instant.

The Nine Levels of Force surged through his body, flowing through his palm and into Wang Jin's right arm.

"This is!!!" Wang Jin sensed the surge of power in his right arm, vast and overwhelming, like the force of mountains and seas. His heart was suddenly filled with awe.

"Nine Levels of Force!"

"This is the Nine Levels of Force condensed after entering the Tideblade Technique!!!"

At this moment, Wang Jin's heart confirmed without a doubt.

Because he was too familiar with the Nine Levels of Force.

He had practiced the Tideblade Technique for nearly twenty years, and in recent years, this Middle-Stage Martial Dao technique had reached the pinnacle of mastery in his hands. With full power, he could unleash a five-fold surge of internal power.

Therefore, he was all too familiar with this force, having lived with it for nearly twenty years. How could he not be familiar with it?

Thinking of this, he couldn't help but take a deep breath.

Jiang Ning's talent in swordplay was indeed terrifying. Although he hadn't reached the First Stage of Martial Dao, and his Five Beasts Fist hadn't yet reached perfection, he had already grasped the profound essence of internal power.

He had directly condensed the formidable Nine Levels of Force.

I was wrong!

I was mistaken before!

This boy's talent isn't in fist technique!

His true talent lies in swordplay!!!

He is a natural-born sword genius, perfectly suited for sword training!!!

No wonder that afternoon, I saw him still practicing the sword. It turns out he had truly achieved something.

Now, in just three days, he has entered the Tideblade Technique and successfully condensed the Nine Levels of Force.

Terrifying!

His talent in swordplay is truly terrifying!!!

At this moment, the more Wang Jin thought about it, the more shaken he felt, although there was no apparent change, but his heart was in awe.

Immediately, he took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in his heart, and his conviction in his mind became even firmer.

Even if it means tearing apart relations with the Cao family, I must protect this boy's life!

Such a raw talent, once he grows up, I can rely on his name to become famous in Luoshui County, or even in the entire Great Xia.

I may be able to nurture a Martial Sage Disciple!

Thinking of this, Wang Jin's heart was filled with excitement.

Martial Sage!

That's an existence he could only look up to.

A single person capable of charging into the midst of ten thousand enemies and taking the enemy general's head is a terrifying existence.

Even if I can't reach this level, if my disciple can, it will still make me incredibly excited.

Which master in this world doesn't hope for their disciple to surpass them, soar like a dragon, and shake the world!

I must protect this boy!!!

(End of Chapter)

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