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Chapter 85: Advancing in Boxing, Nearing Vital Energy Perfection!
Chapter 85: Advancing in Boxing, Nearing Vital Energy Perfection!
Outside Dongling City, by the Si River.
"Cao Rong, why are you letting me go?" asked a man with a rugged face and thick sideburns, looking puzzled.
Cao Rong replied, "I've heard that although your name, Tian Buyi, suggests untrustworthiness, you are known for your strong sense of honor and keeping your word."
Hearing Cao Rong's praise, the man with sideburns proudly exclaimed, "Of course! In the underworld, I, the River Dragon, value honor above all else. I always keep my word and never go back on my promises."
"Good!" Cao Rong said, "Then today, I'll spare your life, and you'll owe me a favor. Is that fair?"
"More than fair!" Tian Buyi replied.
Cao Rong continued, "I'll use this favor to ask you to do something for me."
"No problem!" Tian Buyi, with his thick sideburns, patted his chest and said, "You're saving my life by letting me go. Just tell me what you need, and I'll do my best to get it done, even if it means risking my life."
Cao Rong nodded, "I want you to kill someone."
"Who?" Tian Buyi asked.
"See for yourself!" Cao Rong slid a piece of white paper from his sleeve and threw it to Tian Buyi, the man with sideburns.
Tian Buyi quickly caught the rolled-up paper and unfurled it, scanning its contents within a few breaths.
He nodded, "Simple! Just a mere novice in martial arts, a yellow-haired youngster who I could defeat with a single stone!"
"Once you complete this task, our debts will be settled, and we'll have no further dealings," Cao Rong said.
Hearing this, Tian Buyi grinned, revealing his yellow teeth, "I understand. Lord Cao, with your promising official career, wouldn't want to be associated with a river pirate like me."
He patted his chest again, "Rest assured, Lord Cao! I'll handle this matter, and from now on, I won't contact you again."
Cao Rong instructed, "Remember, don't be too obvious! Create some trouble along the way, and then flee to Luo Shui County to finish this task."
Tian Buyi smiled, "Understood! Don't worry, Lord Cao, I've done this a few times before. For a mere novice, you're using me, which means you don't want the Cao family involved."
After saying this, Tian Buyi leaped into the turbulent river.
Splash!
With a splash, Tian Buyi's figure disappeared into the waves, vanishing from the turbulent Si River in an instant.
Cao Rong stood silently by the riverbank, watching Tian Buyi's departure, deep in thought.
"Jiang Ning, you've gained the favor of Shen Congyun, but now you've made an enemy of the Cao family!"
"In that case, you can't stay here!"
"I don't want to gamble on your future or your kindness!"
"I hope you're born into a better life next time!"
Then, Cao Rong turned and left.
River Dragon, Tian Buyi.
An eighth-rank expert!
In Cao Rong's eyes, he was powerful enough to crush Jiang Ning in his infancy.
Moreover, by using Tian Buyi, if he executed the task skillfully, no one would suspect Cao Rong's involvement.
This way, even if Shen Congyun returned one day, he wouldn't blame Cao Rong.
Being favored by Shen Congyun, regardless of the reason, was a future Cao Rong didn't want to gamble on.
Furthermore, even if this matter caused trouble in the future, it would be years from now.
In a few years, when facing Shen Congyun, Cao Rong would no longer fear him!
Three days later.
[Five Beasts Fist Experience +1]
[Skills]: Five Beasts Fist (Great Success 551/1000)
After completing a set of boxing techniques.
"Huff!"
Jiang Ning exhaled, releasing a breath.
He then walked to the side and picked up a large bowl.
Glug, glug, glug—
As his throat moved, a bowl of sweet and refreshing well water entered his stomach.
The heat on his body instantly dissipated.
He then sensed the surging vital energy within him and spoke silently.
"Just one or two more days to achieve Vital Energy Perfection!"
"Today, or tomorrow at the latest!"
At that moment—
"Senior Brother Jiang!" A voice suddenly called out from the door, startling Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning turned and saw Cheng Ran.
He smiled, "Long time no see, Senior Brother Cheng."
Cheng Ran shook his head, "Don't call me Senior Brother. From now on, you should call me Junior Brother."
"What do you mean?" Jiang Ning asked, puzzled.
Cheng Ran smiled bitterly, "Senior Brother Jiang, how long will you keep this from me? Elder Wang has accepted you as his genuine disciple, and I can only be considered a registered apprentice at best."
"Achieving Great Success in boxing is truly difficult!"
Hearing this, Jiang Ning immediately understood.
A few days ago, Wang Jin had told him that he would temporarily delay announcing his apprenticeship at the martial arts academy to prevent Jiang Ning from attracting too much attention.
The reason was to protect Jiang Ning from unnecessary trouble, as sometimes being too conspicuous isn't a good thing.
Jiang Ning had agreed, as he was past the age of showing off.
Now, he only wanted to focus on his martial arts training and gradually build up his strength.
He had no desire for unnecessary displays of skill.
Cheng Ran's expression now indicated that he had learned of Wang Jin accepting Jiang Ning as his genuine disciple.
Jiang Ning asked, "How did you find out, Senior Brother Cheng?"
Cheng Ran replied, "Don't worry about how I know, but please don't call me Senior Brother. I can't handle that title now."
"Then I'll call you Brother Cheng!" Jiang Ning said.
Upon hearing this, Cheng Ran hesitated and slowly nodded, "Well, that's fine too!"
He then heaved a sigh of relief.
To be honest, he had been called 'younger brother' by Jiang Ning for over a month, but now, being suddenly addressed as 'younger brother', he felt a bit overwhelmed.
Jiang Ning's new address relieved some of the pressure he felt.
Cheng Ran then said, "Master Wang has just announced that he has officially accepted you as his genuine apprentice. From now on, we registered apprentices must address you as 'Senior Brother'!"
Cheng Ran sighed, "It's truly unbelievable. You've only been here for a short time, yet you've surpassed me and become Master Wang's genuine apprentice."
"No wonder that important figure, Shen Congyun, took notice of you the other day and even personally intervened to rescue you from the Cao family."
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Facing Cheng Ran's exclamation, Jiang Ning could only smile.
At this moment, Cheng Ran's gaze fell on the stone table beside the courtyard.
"This blade must have been given to Senior Brother Jiang a long time ago. I guess Senior Brother Jiang was already accepted as Master Wang's genuine apprentice before then."
"But they only informed us after so many days."
Jiang Ning nodded in agreement, "You're right, Brother Cheng. It's as you say."
Hearing this, Cheng Ran smiled bitterly, "The gap between people is truly vast! After meeting Senior Brother Jiang, I finally understand what it means to be a genius! It also makes me feel like my hard work in martial arts is meaningless."
"With Senior Brother Jiang's talent, I could never catch up in a lifetime."
"Not only is Senior Brother Jiang talented, but he's also so determined and hardworking!"
As he spoke, Cheng Ran couldn't help but feel discouraged.
Seeing this, Jiang Ning patted Cheng Ran's shoulder and smiled.
"Brother Cheng, you shouldn't compare yourself to others. In this world, there are always greater mountains beyond the mountains, and there are always people beyond people. When comparing yourself to others, who can truly surpass everything?"
Cheng Ran said, "The Martial Sage can!"
Jiang Ning smiled without confirming or denying this statement.
He then said, "The most crucial thing for a person is to focus on oneself and set oneself as the goal. As long as you surpass yourself step by step and break your limits, one day, you might achieve unexpected success!"
"Moreover, Brother Cheng, you have a wide network of information, and I believe you can also see that this world is becoming more chaotic."
"In these turbulent times, strength is the most important thing."
"Wealth is but a fleeting possession."
Hearing Jiang Ning's words, Cheng Ran was lost in thought for a moment.
After a while, he clasped his hands and bowed to Jiang Ning.
"Senior Brother Jiang, your words truly resonate with me."
"Senior Brother Jiang is right! Setting oneself as the goal and surpassing oneself step by step is the right path."
"I once heard a grandmaster say these words:
"That grandmaster said that he, too, had set himself as the goal, surpassing himself step by step and breaking through his limits."
"When he looked back, he realized that all those geniuses who had competed with him were far behind."
Jiang Ning smiled, "That's the principle! As long as you keep surpassing yourself and making progress, you'll eventually reap the rewards."
Cheng Ran said, "Senior Brother Jiang is right, this world is indeed becoming more chaotic!"
"Recently, there was another rebellion in Bai Shan Province. After the rebellion was suppressed, the Black Gale Army, which had been roaming there, is now said to have moved to our Dongling Prefecture."
"In these turbulent times, strength is indeed necessary."
After saying this, Cheng Ran bowed to Jiang Ning once more.
As he bowed, a white paper slipped from his sleeve and floated down to Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning picked it up, "Brother Cheng, take this!"
At that moment, his gaze unintentionally swept over the paper.
"This is..."
He paused, then quickly scanned the paper.
Then, he looked at Cheng Ran, "Brother Cheng, is this for me?"
Cheng Ran took the paper from Jiang Ning's hand and smiled bitterly, "It was originally meant for Senior Brother Jiang. I asked my father to agree to an investment for Senior Brother Jiang, a favor in return. It was also an apology for putting Junior Brother Jiang in danger."
"But now, it seems unnecessary."
"Senior Brother Jiang was already valued by Lord Shen. With my family's resources, I couldn't compare to Junior Brother Jiang."
After saying this, Cheng Ran tore the paper into pieces.
Jiang Ning's mouth hung open in surprise, just as he was about to speak.
Then, he sighed inwardly, muttering to himself.
"Forget it!"
"Shen Congyun has helped me so much, and he even said to find Lin Qingyi after I achieve perfection in Qi and Blood."
"This should be Shen Congyun's investment in me. Since I've accepted it, I can't accept Brother Cheng's investment."
"Moreover, I don't know if Brother Cheng's intentions are genuine or not!"
Thinking of this, Jiang Ning fell silent.
After tearing the paper, Cheng Ran put the pieces into his pocket.
Then he said, "Senior Brother Jiang, would you like to go to the front courtyard and greet the other apprentices? They all want to meet you!"
Jiang Ning nodded, "Sure!"
(End of Chapter)
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