Chapter 75: Saving Face
Chapter 75: Saving Face
At the entrance of the Canglang Martial Academy, Jiang Ning and Wang Jin encountered Shen Congyun, Cao Rong, and Lin Qingyi who had arrived at the scene.
Wang Jin gave Cao Rong a solemn look before greeting Shen Congyun and Lin Qingyi. Jiang Ning also bowed respectfully to the two.
At that moment, Shen Congyun's gaze swept over Jiang Ning, and he nodded slightly towards Wang Jin.
Lin Qingyi, however, was different. Her eyes were fixed on Jiang Ning, scrutinizing him from head to toe.
"He's not bad-looking!"
"But Shen Congyun isn't me, and his orientation is perfectly normal. It's unlikely that he would risk facing punishment by getting involved for this reason."
"But he doesn't seem to have any special qualities, does he?"
"Starting martial arts training at this age is too late! He's only achieved minor success in vital energy, and it will take a considerable amount of time to reach the ranks of a Fifth Stage Martial Dao practitioner."
"Why is he getting such attention from Shen Congyun?"
Lin Qingyi was filled with confusion and disbelief as she witnessed Jiang Ning in person. She still couldn't understand why Shen Congyun was going to such lengths.
On the other side, Shen Congyun calmly spoke to Cao Rong, "Younger Brother Cao, since everyone is here, please give me some face. Let's drop this matter and spare this young man's life, shall we?"
Upon hearing these words, Cao Rong looked deeply at Jiang Ning.
Then, he smiled and said, "Since Elder Brother Shen has spoken, I'll have my third brother look into this matter thoroughly when I return."
"Since this young man is connected to Elder Brother Shen, it's likely that his older brother isn't the type to collude with the Divine Religion. It must be that my third brother made a mistake in his investigation and arrested the wrong person!"
"You said it, Third Brother!" Cao Rong said, turning to Cao Bin beside him.
At this moment, Cao Bin, whose injuries had been healed by Shen Congyun's inner breath and the healing pill, felt much better.
Hearing his older brother's words, Cao Bin nodded repeatedly.
"Elder Brother is right. It must be that the people below were negligent in their investigation. I think Jiang Li is an honest and upright person, and he couldn't possibly be that kind of person."
Then, patting his chest, Cao Bin said to Shen Congyun, "Lord Shen, rest assured. I'll go and release him right away, and we'll thoroughly investigate to give Jiang Li a fair treatment."
"After the investigation, if we've made a mistake, I'll come to apologize and make amends."
Seeing the statements of Cao Rong and Cao Bin, Shen Congyun nodded slightly.
"With these few words from you two, I'm at ease!"
Then, he smiled at Jiang Ning, "Follow me?"
Hearing this, Jiang Ning hurriedly followed his footsteps.
At that moment, Cao Rong watched the two figures leave, and his expression changed slightly.
The next instant, he turned to Cao Bin and said, "Pack up, and let's go back."
"Yes, Elder Brother!" Cao Bin replied respectfully.
Then, Cao Rong turned to Wang Jin and said, "Wang, I apologize for any offense today."
He bowed slightly to Wang Jin and then left.
Cao Bin quickly arranged for Xu Yunfeng to take everyone back, and immediately followed in Cao Rong's footsteps.
After leaving the Canglang Martial Academy, Cao Bin, walking behind Cao Rong, said, "Elder Brother, are we really going to let Jiang Li and his family go?"
"Let them go!" Cao Rong said coldly, "Elder Brother Shen has spoken, and we can't refuse to give him face!"
"But..." Cao Bin hesitated for a moment, then said, "But isn't the Wanhua Tower prohibited from getting involved in local power struggles? Elder Brother Shen, as the deputy lord of this place, has taken a stand today, and he will surely be punished by the headquarters of the Wanhua Tower. Are we really going to give up?"
Cao Rong suddenly stopped in his tracks, his eyes as cold as ice as he looked at Cao Bin.
"I said let them go! Didn't you understand?!"
Seeing Cao Rong's gaze, Cao Bin shivered, and his whole body became timid.
"Yes, Elder Brother!"
Meanwhile, Shen Congyun led Jiang Ning to the spacious lakeside.
Lin Qingyi, following Shen Congyun's gaze, stood at a distance, seemingly admiring the lake scenery, but actually giving them enough space to talk.
"Do you know why I'm helping you?" Shen Congyun asked, standing by the lake, his back turned to Jiang Ning.
"I don't know!" Jiang Ning replied, then bowed respectfully, "But regardless of the reason, I still thank you, Senior, for your great kindness today!"
After saying this, Jiang Ning bowed to Shen Congyun.
Shen Congyun turned around, nodding slightly.
Then, he asked, "Have you cultivated the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique?"
Hearing this, Jiang Ning was taken aback for a moment, then quickly regained his composure and nodded to Shen Congyun.
"Senior is right, I cultivated the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique a few days ago."
"Have you reached the beginner's level?" Shen Congyun asked further.
Jiang Ning nodded again, "I have."
"How long did it take you to reach the beginner's level?" Shen Congyun inquired.
Hearing Shen Congyun's consecutive questions, Jiang Ning suddenly had a realization.
After pondering for less than a moment in his heart, he made a decision to be honest.
"About a week," he replied truthfully.
A week? Hearing this answer, Shen Congyun's pupils suddenly constricted, and his eyes revealed an incredulous look.
The next moment, he hid his expression and regained his composure.
"A week is not bad," Shen Congyun nodded slightly, then continued, "Do you know why I'm helping you?"
Jiang Ning spoke, "Some speculations, I'm not sure if they're accurate or not. It should be related to the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique you mentioned earlier."
Upon hearing these words, Shen Congyun's face revealed a smile.
"You're not stupid."
Then, Shen Congyun continued, "The Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique is something I gave to Wang Jin two months ago. Wang Jin is one of the few Inborn Sages. He is most suitable for cultivating this supreme art."
As he spoke, Shen Congyun's gaze fell on Jiang Ning.
"I never expected that, by chance, I would discover the existence of an Inborn Sage like you."
Jiang Ning was even more shocked upon hearing Shen Congyun's words.
A supreme art?
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The Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique is a supreme art?
And what is an Inborn Sage?
He suddenly recalled his past life, when he was attacked by the Bai Shen Sect's followers. On the verge of death, he had heard the term 'Inborn Sage' in their conversation.
At this moment, Shen Congyun looked at Jiang Ning's thoughtful gaze and smiled slightly.
"I can see that you have many doubts. Ask whatever you want to know!"
Jiang Ning snapped out of his thoughts upon hearing this.
"Senior, is the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique truly a supreme art?"
Shen Congyun nodded slightly, "Indeed, it is a supreme art. It is an ancient technique derived from the cultivation methods of ancient gods and deities. To learn this supreme art, one must possess the innate talent of an Inborn Sage."
Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning nodded.
A realization dawned on him.
So that's how it is!
The Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique is a supreme art, no wonder the experience points required to advance in this art are ten times more than my other skills.
If this is the case, the experience points needed to break through a supreme art will increase significantly.
Then, he asked again, "Senior, what is an Inborn Sage?"
Shen Congyun explained, "You can consider it a natural talent, an innate ability. In ancient times, only Inborn Sages could embark on the path to becoming gods and deities."
"Because the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique has a unique origin, only Inborn Sages can learn it."
"This is also why I decided to help you."
"Your talent in martial arts is not bad. Perhaps, within half a month, you can achieve Qi Blood Minor Achievement on your own. However, in the entire Great Xia, it can only be considered decent!"
"Your most unique trait is your exceptionally high wisdom, which allowed you to enter the realm of Inner Alchemy Cultivation in just one week."
"I believe in your future, so I decided to help you!"
Jiang Ning clasped his hands respectfully, "Thank you, Senior, for clearing my doubts. I understand."
Shen Congyun said, "When I helped you today, it wasn't without a request."
"Senior, please tell me. As long as it's something I can do, I will not hesitate," Jiang Ning spoke up.
Shen Congyun smiled, "What I ask for is a favor from you, a favor that you will owe me."
Jiang Ning replied, "Today, I am forever indebted to you for your kindness. Not just one favor, but even ten favors, or more, are blessings for me."
Shen Congyun said, "I only need one favor, a favor from your future."
He continued, "You are more suitable for cultivating the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique than me, or even Wang Jin. With your high wisdom, this technique will surely reach its pinnacle in your hands. One day, I might have a request for you! I hope you remember what I said today."
Jiang Ning clasped his hands and said, "Senior, whenever you need anything, just ask, and I will do my best."
Shen Congyun smiled upon hearing this.
Then, he took out several golden sheets of paper from his bosom.
"These sheets contain the subsequent cultivation methods of the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique, but only the methods to reach the pinnacle of cultivation."
"As for the ultimate methods of the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique, I do not possess them."
"However, with the pinnacle of the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique, you can still achieve Inner Strength Perfection, Five Viscera Thunder Sound, and Inner Breath Like Gale in the future."
"By having the means to advance to the fifth stage, refine your organs, and master your inner breath, your future prospects will broaden."
"I hope you won't disappoint my expectations."
Jiang Ning was slightly startled as he looked at the golden sheets of paper handed to him, and then he took the sheets that recorded the subsequent cultivation methods of the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique.
"Senior, rest assured, I will work twice as hard."
Shen Congyun said, "Take these back and memorize them thoroughly. Remember everything, and then come to the Wan Hua Tower to find me. You must come by tomorrow at the latest, as I have some matters and things to discuss with you."
"Remember! Come as early as possible. If you're late, you might not see me, and you won't see me for a long time in the future."
Jiang Ning carefully stored the golden sheets of paper with the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique close to his body.
"Senior, rest assured, I will memorize everything as soon as possible."
Shen Congyun spoke again, "From today onwards, you can go out with peace of mind. You don't have to worry about the Cao family anymore. Since I've spoken, Cao Rong will give me this face."
Jiang Ning clasped his hands again, "Thank you, Senior, for today's matter. I also thank you on behalf of my older brother."
Shen Congyun smiled and turned to leave.
Then, his voice echoed in Jiang Ning's ears once more.
"Remember, memorize the subsequent cultivation methods of the Inner Alchemy Cultivation Technique, and then come to the Wan Hua Tower to find me as soon as possible!"
Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning's eyes revealed a look of surprise.
Is this a method of transmitting sound into secrets?
No wonder Senior Shen, such a prominent figure, was so confident in saying that the Cao family would give him this face.
(End of Chapter)
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