Chapter 81: Shen Congyun's Departure

Chapter 81: Shen Congyun's Departure

At the dinner table, Yang Zong, who had accompanied Feng Buchou, poured drinks for everyone.

Feng Buchou then spoke up, "Brother Li, the main reason for my visit today is regarding the comfort money."

Comfort money?

Upon hearing these three words, Jiang Li's eyes narrowed.

Feng Buchou searched his pockets and then pulled out a silver ticket from his chest.

He continued, addressing Jiang Li, "Brother Li, this is the comfort money sent by the higher-ups."

"You were injured on duty and deserve this hundred taels of comfort money."

"I'm sorry it took until today to deliver it to you!!"

Jiang Li quickly took the silver ticket from Feng Buchou's hand, his expression brightening.

"Brother Feng, your words are too kind. I'm already very satisfied to receive this hundred taels of comfort money!"

Then, Jiang Li raised his cup.

"Brother Feng, I toast to you! Thank you so much for this comfort money, it has solved my urgent problem!"

Feng Buchou also picked up his cup and took a small sip, his eyebrows furrowing slightly.

At that moment, Jiang Li drained his cup, the liquor flowing down his throat.

A soft "tsk" escaped his lips, followed by a long sigh.

"Ahh!"

The next moment, he noticed that Feng Buchou's cup still had almost all the liquor.

"Brother Feng, is this wine not to your liking?"

"It's fine!" Feng Buchou replied dismissively.

Then, he poured himself another cup from the wine pot.

He raised his cup and said to Jiang Ning, "Brother Jiang Ning, I apologize for not taking good care of your brother and letting him get injured on duty."

"This cup of wine is my apology."

"I'll drink it, you can do as you please!"

As his words fell, he tilted his head back and drank, his throat slowly moving as the liquor entered his stomach.

After two breaths,

"Tsk!"

His face twisted in discomfort, and he made a sound.

At that moment, Jiang Ning also took a small sip.

Then, he quietly shook his head.

This wine was indeed not very good!

No wonder Feng Buchou had such a displeased expression.

It was indeed difficult for a high-ranking and influential inspector like him to drink such wine! It seems Shen Congyun's influence is even greater than I imagined.

If not for Shen Congyun, with his position as an inspector and a ninth-rank military official in the Great Xia Dynasty,

How could he have treated me like this today? At that moment, Jiang Ning's heart was as clear as a mirror.

He knew that all of this was due to Shen Congyun's influence.

On the other side,

Jiang Li spoke up, "Brother Feng, you're too kind. It's because my subordinate's skills are inadequate that he was injured."

At this moment, Jiang Ning put down his cup and slowly spoke,

"This matter has nothing to do with Brother Feng. My brother's injury has other reasons."

Feng Buchou's heart relaxed, "Brother Jiang Ning, you are indeed worthy of being recognized by Lord Shen. You have great insight. With Lord Shen's support, your future will be like a dragon emerging from a deep pool, soaring into the sky."

Hearing these words, Jiang Li smiled broadly.

In his eyes, anyone who praised Jiang Ning was even more delightful than praising himself.

An elder brother is like a father, and as an elder brother, one of his greatest wishes was to see his younger brother become talented.

Although this wish had not been fully realized yet, it was almost certain.

After all, Jiang Ning had gained the attention of the esteemed Lord Shen.

In all these years in Luo Shui County, this was the first time.

He also understood that today, Feng Buchou had given him so much face because of his younger brother, Jiang Ning.

After three rounds of drinks,

Feng Buchou left with Yang Zong.

Jiang Ning and his brother came to the door to see them off.

As they watched Feng Buchou and Yang Zong leave, Jiang Li smiled.

"Little brother, today we owe it to your good fortune! What a stroke of luck!"

Jiang Ning said, "I'm just fortunate to have the favor of Lord Shen Congyun."

Jiang Li smiled, "You can't say that! The fact that Lord Shen, such a prominent figure, values you is because of your own hard work and talent!"

"Luo Shui County is so big, and there are so many young talents. Why haven't they caught the attention of this great figure?"

Jiang Ning smiled, "It's just luck."

"How can there be so much luck?" Jiang Li asked.

Then, he carefully took out the silver ticket that Feng Buchou had given him earlier.

"The comfort money has finally arrived!"

Jiang Ning asked, "What does brother plan to do with this comfort money?"

Jiang Li thought for a moment, "Brother Feng mentioned that the repayment can wait, so I plan to buy some new clothes for my sister-in-law and give fifty taels of silver to my little brother!"

"My little brother needs money to buy meat and food for his martial arts training, or his body will suffer."

Jiang Ning shook his head, "Brother, you don't need to worry about me. Now that I've gained the attention of Lord Shen, and he is such a significant figure, do you think I would lack this small amount of money?"

"Indeed!" Jiang Li realized and laughed, "I underestimated my little brother! With Lord Shen Congyun's status as the lord of Wanhua Tower, my little brother certainly doesn't lack this small sum!"

On the other side,

Feng Buchou and Yang Zong disappeared around the corner.

"Pfft! Pfft! Pfft!"

Feng Buchou spat out his frustration.

"Brother Feng, what's wrong?" Yang Zong quickly supported him.

"This wine is terrible, it's too low-quality!" Feng Buchou complained.

"Then why did Brother Feng drink so much?" Yang Zong asked.

After spitting out his frustration, Feng Buchou straightened up.

"I had no choice! Jiang Ning was there!"

"This person is valued by Shen Congyun. As long as nothing unexpected happens, he will surely become a prominent figure in the future, far above me."

"So, when I met him today, I had to give him some face."

Hearing this, Yang Zong clicked his tongue.

"Brother Feng, is this necessary?"

Feng Buchou replied, "Of course it's necessary! Who is Shen Congyun? The person he values must be extraordinary!"

"You should know, he has been in Luo Shui County for several years, and during this time, none of the county's countless geniuses have caught his eye."

"Jiang Ning is the first."

"To be valued by Shen Congyun to the extent that he's willing to break the rules of Wanhua Tower to help him, it's clear how much Shen Congyun values him."

"Now that this young man has gained Shen Congyun's support, it's not an exaggeration to say that in the future, he will at least reach the eighth or even seventh stage of the Martial Dao, or an even higher level.

Upon hearing this, Yang Zong's mouth slightly agape.

"Is it really that exaggerated?"

"Not at all!" Feng Buchou continued, "I've been indifferent to Jiang Li, but today I must make up for it by apologizing profusely, lest such a genius hold a grudge against me."

After lunch.

Jiang Ning chose not to return to the martial arts academy and instead continued his practice in the courtyard surrounded by the wattle fence.

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He did this because he planned to go to the city gate in the evening to see Shen Congyun off.

According to his knowledge, Shen Congyun would be leaving Luo Shui County through the East Gate that very night, heading towards the prefecture city of Guangning Prefecture.

And the East Gate was indeed in the direction he was currently facing.

That's why he took the opportunity to return and visit his family on the way.

In the blink of an eye, night fell.

The cold moonlight cascaded down.

Jiang Ning stood alone at the city gate, quietly waiting.

As a figure appeared in Jiang Ning's line of sight, his gaze slightly intensified.

A moment later.

"Greetings, Teacher!" Jiang Ning said respectfully.

Wang Jin smiled, "Good lad, you came here without making a sound."

Jiang Ning replied, "Lord Shen helped me so much, and now that I know he's leaving, how could I not come to see him off? This is the least I can do!"

"It's rare to see such thoughtfulness from you!" Wang Jin's gaze at Jiang Ning softened.

Just then.

Both of them suddenly noticed a carriage at the end of the street, an extravagant carriage.

The carriage moved along the road, neither fast nor slow.

"It's the carriage of Wanhua Tower!" Wang Jin's gaze intensified, and he continued, "Lord Shen should be inside."

On the other side.

On the upper floor of the tavern next to the street.

Cao Bin stood by the window, quietly observing the street.

In just a few days, his injuries were no longer visible.

"The information is indeed correct! Tonight, Shen Congyun will be leaving Luo Shui County."

At the same time.

In the buildings on both sides of the street, pairs of eyes secretly watched the carriage.

A prominent figure like Shen Congyun could stir up the entire Luo Shui County with every move.

Especially a few days ago, when he personally intervened to stop the conflict between the Cao family and Wang Jin, he attracted the attention of the entire county.

A moment later.

The carriage arrived at the city gate.

The curtain was swept aside, and Jiang Ning instantly saw a face of exquisite and noble beauty inside.

"Greetings, Lord Lin!" Jiang Ning said respectfully.

Lin Qingyi looked at Jiang Ning and nodded slightly.

Wang Jin also greeted them, "It's Lord Lin, I thought it was Lord Shen!"

Lin Qingyi replied, "You're right, Shen Congyun is here."

As her words fell, the front curtain of the carriage was swept aside.

Then, Shen Congyun's figure appeared before the two men.

"Why are you two here?" Shen Congyun asked from the carriage, slightly surprised.

Lin Qingyi also subsequently jumped out of the carriage.

Jiang Ning bowed and said, "Senior Shen has been very kind to me, and because of me, the rules of Wanhua Tower were broken. He's going to the headquarters of Wanhua Tower in Guangning Prefecture to receive punishment."

"I'm unable to do anything for Senior Shen, but I can only come here to see him off and express my gratitude."

Lin Qingyi glanced at Jiang Ning and smiled, "You're not bad, young man!"

Shen Congyun also smiled, "It's good that you have this intention. Grow up quickly and let them know that my, Shen Congyun's, judgment was right. That's the best help you can give me."

Jiang Ning nodded heavily, "I understand, Senior! I won't let you down."

Shen Congyun nodded in satisfaction, "Good! Regarding this trip, you don't need to worry or feel guilty. I won't be punished for going to the prefecture city."

"I won't be able to intimidate the Cao family, so be extra careful!"

Wang Jin, standing nearby, heard these words and exclaimed proudly, "Don't worry, Senior Shen! With me here, the Cao family won't dare to go too far!"

Shen Congyun nodded, "That's true! Cao Rong has already left Luo Shui County for Dongling City to return to his camp, and without him, the Cao family has lost a strong member. Wang, my younger brother, is qualified to say such words."

"However, my younger brother Wang should be extra careful with Cao Rong. According to my understanding, if there are no surprises, he will soon be able to enter the sixth stage."

"Once he reaches the sixth stage, he will be a formidable presence in Luo Shui County, second only to the County Governor."

"Can Cao Rong enter the sixth stage?" Wang Jin's eyes widened in surprise.

Shen Congyun nodded, "Yes! It should be very soon! Once he enters the sixth stage, it won't be long before even I won't be able to keep him in check."

"No wonder he was so bold in front of me! He indeed has the capital to be so arrogant!" Wang Jin nodded in agreement.

"A sixth-stage practitioner, if he succeeds, will be the first person in Luo Shui County in over a decade."

Shen Congyun then turned to Jiang Ning.

"Even with your teacher by your side, you can't be complacent. No one can be by your side forever, and in the end, you can only rely on yourself! You must understand that strength is the foundation of everything!"

Jiang Ning nodded, "I understand, Senior! I will not let you down!"

Shen Congyun nodded again, then continued, "After your vital energy is perfected, find Lin Qingyi. I've prepared a gift for you. If possible, it's best for you to join the Inspection Bureau this year, or if not, you can find a way to join next year."

"Joining the Inspection Bureau is one of the best paths for you, and it's also the best place for your growth."

"Compared to the resources of the Inspection Bureau, the sects in Guangning Prefecture can't compete."

"Moreover, when the prefecture is established, it will inevitably bring many opportunities. If you can seize these opportunities, it will be very important for your future."

Subsequently, after Shen Congyun's instructions, he turned and boarded the carriage.

"In the future, I hope to hear good news from you!"

Shen Congyun stood on the carriage and turned to say another sentence to Jiang Ning before entering the carriage.

"Drive—"

The carriage driver, under Shen Congyun's instructions, directly whipped the long whip.

The next moment.

The carriage suddenly moved, raising some dust on the road as it carried Shen Congyun out of the city.

(End of Chapter)

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