Chapter 74: All Because of Jiang Ning's Arrival

Chapter 74: All Because of Jiang Ning's Arrival

Outside the martial arts academy, Cao Bin lay on the ground, his life hanging in the balance.

Wang Desheng, the accompanying marshal, crouched beside the academy's wall, silent and trying to minimize his presence.

Wang Jin remained vigilant, not daring to let his guard down.

When Cao Rong suddenly stopped, Wang Jin was perplexed.

But at this moment, he couldn't afford to think too much and quickly signaled to Jiang Ning with his eyes.

Jiang Ning instantly understood, and with a swift movement, he positioned himself behind the wall.

Based on Cao Rong's previous appearance, Jiang Ning was now in a blind spot outside Cao Rong's line of sight.

Unless Cao Rong climbed over the wall, there was no chance of him being discovered.

Hiding behind the wall, Jiang Ning clenched his fists, feeling an overwhelming sense of frustration.

Strangely transported to this world, he had inadvertently become entangled in someone else's affairs.

In recent days, the Cao family had been gradually tightening their grip, leaving him barely able to breathe.

He had been training day and night, honing his martial arts skills, striving to gain the ability to protect himself and stand tall.

As his strength grew, he believed he was getting closer to that day.

With a little more time, upon reaching the first rank of martial arts and holding a discipleship ceremony, he would become Wang Jin's direct disciple.

Then, he felt he could truly escape this suffocating situation.

However, with Cao Rong's appearance, Jiang Ning realized it wasn't going to be that simple.

Having come this far, the Cao family wouldn't let his growth go unnoticed.

If Wang Jin understood him so well, the Cao family would undoubtedly go to any lengths to eliminate him.

Unless an unexpected event occurred.

From the Cao family's actions today, he had already discerned their style.

Cao Bin coming to the academy to capture him was a sign that they couldn't wait any longer.

Regardless of the reason, there was no doubt they were unwilling to wait! Hence, they resorted to extreme measures, framing his brother Jiang Li and sister-in-law Liu Wanwan, leading to Cao Bin's attempt to arrest him today.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also understood why Xu Yunfeng had attacked him earlier.

Thinking of all this, his fists clenched tighter.

Today's events made him deeply aware of the powerlessness of ordinary people and the importance of having strength.

Without sufficient strength and status, sometimes even the desire for a peaceful life seemed unattainable.

Even with his current strength, he could have killed Xu Yunfeng.

Two days ago, when Xu Yunfeng retreated after self-mutilation, Jiang Ning could have quietly pursued and killed him.

But he didn't, choosing to endure instead.

He didn't want to escalate the situation.

Everything was because he hadn't come to this world alone; he had a brother, sister-in-law, and their family.

In his previous life, he was alone, but in this life, he felt the presence of his family, and he didn't want to harm them.

Moreover, in this life, he shared the same name and appearance as his previous self, with nine-tenths similarity.

Whether it was a parallel world or the awakening of innate wisdom from a past life, he had already accepted his brother and sister-in-law in this life.

If the conflict escalated, going against the Cao family, it might even lead to a chain reaction, pitting him against the three major families of Luoshui County.

Even if he could escape the county, with his extraordinary panel, he was confident he could return and kill them one by one, after a few years, and they would all die.

But what good would that do?

His brother Jiang Li, sister-in-law Liu Wanwan, niece Xiao Doubao, and nephew Jiang Yiming would all suffer the same fate, leaving no room for survival.

At that time, without a doubt, he would become a wanted criminal in the Great Xia.

He would embark on a path of constant danger and endless slaughter.

So, he endured, waiting for the day when his strength and status would be sufficient.

By then, the Cao family would naturally give up using Jiang Li as a pawn in their struggle against the county's elite.

Even if Wang Jin's support wasn't enough, once Jiang Ning joined the Inspection Bureau and had the backing of a powerful organization, he could still protect his brother and sister-in-law from the turmoil and ensure their safety.

With the status and wealth he would earn, he could also repay his brother and sister-in-law for their kindness.

Then, he could gradually develop and strengthen his own abilities.

As for the future, once he possessed power, he wouldn't have to worry about anything.

However, the events of today made Jiang Ning realize that things were already set in motion.

Without a doubt, if Cao Bin personally came to arrest him, others would be sent to capture his brother and sister-in-law.

At this very moment, they might be on their way to prison or already imprisoned.

And if it weren't for Wang Jin's protection, he might have become a fugitive.

Even now, with Wang Jin's support, Jiang Ning knew he wasn't safe.

In fact, he was in extreme danger.

Cao Rong was countless times more powerful than Cao Bin.

Being targeted by Cao Rong, a seventh-rank martial artist skilled in archery, was terrifying.

In Jiang Ning's eyes, an archer in a favorable position could exert several times their usual power, akin to a sniper in his previous life.

And today, he had become the target of such a formidable opponent.

Moreover, Cao Rong had a prestigious background, having achieved the title of 'Wu Xiu Cai' in the martial arts examination at the age of thirty in Dongling City.

As far as Jiang Ning knew, Cao Rong held an official position in Dongling City.

At this moment, more than ever, he yearned for strength and status.

With sufficient power, he could act freely in a world where might made right.

Just like the legendary Great Xia Martial Sage, the sole Martial Sage of this era.

In terms of status, the Martial Sage's position surpassed even that of the current emperor.

This matter is common knowledge and a public affair.

This is the world where mighty power resides within oneself.

Therefore, at this moment, Jiang Ning yearns for strength.

With power, he would not be constrained by his current difficult situation.

Aside from strength, if he had sufficient status, he would also not be limited by his present predicament.

Status and class, an unchanging theorem throughout the ages.

It is the truth of society.

If he had become Wang Jin's true disciple earlier, taking Wang Jin as his master.

How could this situation have come about?

How did he get entangled in this quagmire?

Regardless of the conflict between the three great families and the county's esteemed officials, they would still be spared from the quagmire due to their different statuses.

And if he were to join the Inspection Bureau soon, backed by the Great Xia court, leaning on that towering tree.

In Jiang Ning's opinion, it would also allow him to avoid the current predicament.

But now, it seems a bit too late for all of this.

Time passes breath by breath.

Suddenly.

Clop, clop, clop—

Footsteps on the stones reached Wang Jin's ears.

Outside the martial arts academy, from a clean, flat alley, three figures emerged.

These three were Cao Rong, Shen Congyun, and Lin Qingyi.

Upon seeing these three, Wang Desheng, standing outside the academy, was first taken aback, then spoke.

"Greetings, Master Cao!"

"Greetings, Deputy Lord Shen!"

"Greetings, Deputy Lord Lin!"

Hearing the words Master Cao, Wang Jin's heart tightened, his whole body tensed, ready for a fight.

But the next moment, when he heard the titles Deputy Lord Shen and Deputy Lord Lin, his expression suddenly froze, and his tense body relaxed.

Wang Jin then looked at Shen Congyun and Lin Qingyi, and his mind was filled with questions.

According to Wan Hua Tower's rules, Shen Congyun, as the deputy lord of Luoshui County's Wan Hua Tower, should not personally intervene in the disputes of various powers.

Such actions did not align with Wan Hua Tower's rules.

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

He glanced at Jiang Ning again.

Then, in his heart, he shook his head.

Forget it!

This old man is too lazy to think! For now, it seems like a good thing!

The next moment.

Wang Jin spoke, "Jiang Ning, come with me! Deputy Lord Shen is here, he should be here to help you!"

With these words, the disciples hiding in the academy were suddenly shocked, their faces full of surprise.

Jiang Ning, hearing Wang Jin's words, was also filled with astonishment.

Shen Congyun has come?

And he's here to help me?

How is this possible?

After all, Jiang Ning had never exchanged a single word with Shen Congyun.

They had only met once a few days ago, and since then, Jiang Ning had not seen Shen Congyun again.

Not to mention any other form of contact.

Moreover, according to Jiang Ning's knowledge, Wan Hua Tower never involves itself in local power struggles.

If what Wang Jin said was true, and Shen Congyun was here to help him, then Shen Congyun must have broken Wan Hua Tower's rules to assist him.

Why?

Jiang Ning was filled with questions.

But remembering the sudden change in the situation, he recalled how Cao Rong had the upper hand but suddenly stopped, transforming into a calm and composed demeanor.

It was impossible for this to happen without any intervention from a third-party power figure.

From this perspective, it seemed to align with what Wang Jin had just said.

In all of Luoshui County, the number of people who could make Cao Rong stop was few.

In Jiang Ning's opinion, Shen Congyun might be one of them.

With this question in mind, Jiang Ning followed Wang Jin's footsteps and headed outside the academy.

Outside the academy, Shen Congyun and the other two approached Cao Bin.

At that moment, seeing Cao Rong's arrival, Cao Bin no longer pretended to be unconscious and opened his eyes.

Cao Rong looked at the injuries on his third brother, Cao Bin's body, and his eyebrows furrowed slightly.

Wang Jin's assertiveness greatly exceeded his expectations.

Just then, Shen Congyun crouched down in front of Cao Bin.

His palm landed on Cao Bin, and suddenly, Cao Bin's face was filled with shock, his eyes wide open, staring at Shen Congyun.

"Deputy Lord Shen, is this inner breath?!!!"

After a few breaths, Cao Bin's complexion improved significantly.

Shen Congyun then took out a small white porcelain bottle and handed it to Cao Bin.

"Take one pill, it will help speed up your recovery."

Cao Bin looked at the small white porcelain bottle given to him by Shen Congyun, and at the label stuck on the bottle.

【Life and Death Pill】

Seeing this label, he was even more shocked.

This medicine was made from the Life and Death Pill, six words that described its effects.

Cao Bin quickly poured out a pill and swallowed it, and his face immediately became rosy.

"Thank you, Deputy Lord Shen," Cao Bin said as he struggled to stand up, then spoke.

Shen Congyun smiled.

At this moment, Cao Bin sighed in his heart, having already made a decision.

(End of Chapter)

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