Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

east courtyard.

As several people left, only Jiang Ning and Bai Luoyu remained in the entire courtyard.

With a flick of his right hand, Bai Luoyu snapped his folding fan shut.

"Brother Jiang," he said, "you really make me envious. By killing two Fifth Grade Martial Artists from the God Worship Sect, you managed to get the million Contribution Points approved from above."

As he finished speaking, Bai Luoyu waved his hand.

Instantly, a palm-sized cloth bag appeared on the table.

Bai Luoyu pointed his folding fan towards the cloth bag on the table.

"Brother Jiang, check it out, ten Spirit Stone Jades, each representing one hundred thousand Contribution Points."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning reached out and picked up the cloth bag, pulling at the drawstring, and he immediately saw several Spirit Stone Jades, each slightly larger than ordinary copper coins.

On the Spirit Stone Jades, there were incomprehensible patterns and designs.

Seeing this, even the usually calm Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel a bit excited.

A million Contribution Points, which was at least equivalent to the value of one million Silver Taels.

This help was immense for him now.

With these one million Contribution Points in hand, he would not lack resources for a long time.

If used sparingly, it could even last until he achieved the rank of Grandmaster.

As for the resources needed to become a Grandmaster, he could see some clues from Lin Qingyi.

A drop of Hundred Spirit Blood, according to Lin Qingyi, was worth ten Gold Taels, which was equivalent to ten thousand Silver Taels.

Ten drops would be one hundred thousand taels.

Back then, Lin Qingyi was just short of this last bit, which meant he spent one hundred thousand Silver Taels.

He did not know exactly how much it would take in total, but could see some indications that it was indeed substantial.

These various thoughts flashed through his mind rapidly, then he stowed the cloth bag, worth a million Contribution Points, into his bag.

"Thank you so much, Brother Bai!" Jiang Ning bowed his hands in thanks.

Bai Luoyu smiled, "No need to thank me! You should thank Master Zhao Yulong of Dongling City, it was he who approved the allocation of these one million Contribution Points."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning bowed in the direction of Dongling City to express his thanks.

Bai Luoyu smiled once again.

Then he continued, "Brother Jiang, besides this, you have two other major merits."

"The first is that you single-handedly defended Luoshui County with a bow, giving great prestige to our Inspection Office. That's the first great merit, which we'll talk about later."

"The second is that you resolved the hidden threat of County Magistrate Li Hong, and you are the chief contributor for this second great merit."

"For this great merit, you have two choices, one is an additional reward of four hundred thousand Contribution Points from above, and the other is an unconditional official promotion by half a grade."

Jiang Ning replied, "I want the Contribution Points!"

"A wise choice!" Bai Luoyu nodded.

He waved his hand, and another cloth bag appeared on the table.

"Brother Jiang, check it out, there are four hundred thousand Contribution Points inside!"

Jiang Ning picked up the cloth bag and quickly stowed it away.

"Thank you, Brother Bai."

Bai Luoyu smiled, opened his folding fan, and gently fanned himself, "Now let's discuss the last matter!"

"You alone defended Luoshui County and resolved a rebellion by the Black Mountain Army."

"For the merits you accrued, Brother Jiang, I also have two choices for you."

"One is that Master Zhao Yulong intends to appoint you as the new Deputy Commander, officially at Secondary Sixth-Rank."

"Before taking office, you would be sent to the Martial Arts Garden for training and cultivation, where all standard expenses are waived until you step into Martial Arts Fifth Grade, then you can assume your position."

Secondary Sixth-Rank?

Hearing these three words, Jiang Ning's heart stirred.

Below a Seventh-rank Official, strictly speaking, all ranks are considered minor officials.

That's why there's the saying about the "sesame official" for Seventh Grade.

It is the ranks above Seventh Grade that are truly considered significant.

The position of Deputy Commander in the Inspection Office, at a Secondary Sixth-rank Official posting.

For the common people, this was like ascending to the heavens.

Not to mention obtaining the qualification to train and cultivate at the Martial Arts Garden, where all normal expenses are completely waived.

Such a reward was nothing short of generous.

From this, it was clear that those above held him in high esteem.

Training before taking office.

This was completely reasonable and showed that those above truly intended to make use of him.

From this, it was also clear that from the perspective of those above, he was still considered a Martial Arts Sixth Grade.

The reason he achieved these merits was because his archery was exceptional, and he cultivated both internally and externally.

But he knew his own abilities.

He had already officially entered Martial Arts Fifth Grade some days ago.

And he had amassed thirty years of power, reaching the level where his Inner Breath was as vast as the sea.

Moreover, he had managed to open all the meridians throughout his body.

At the Fifth-grade level, he was now no weaker than those of the older generations.

And in a bit more time, he would be able to achieve the transformation of Condensing his Inner Breath into Gang.

It could be said that if he chose this current option, going to Dongling City immediately to assume the position of Deputy Commander, he would skyrocket in status.

But recalling what Bai Luoyu had just mentioned, he turned to Bai Luoyu, wanting to hear the second option.

"Brother Bai, I want to hear the second option," Jiang Ning spoke up.

Bai Luoyu smiled, "The second option is to give Brother Jiang an opportunity for a Secondary Sixth-rank Official position."

"An opportunity?" Jiang Ning was surprised.

Bai Luoyu nodded, "Just an opportunity."

At these words, Jiang Ning's curiosity was piqued.

The previous choice was an official appointment as Secondary Sixth-rank and to serve as Deputy Commander of the Inspection Office in Dongling City, with an opportunity to receive training at the Martial Arts Garden and a waiver of all basic costs.

This choice, while also at Secondary Sixth-rank, was merely an opportunity.

There was clearly more to it.

Meanwhile,

Seeing the unmistakable surprise on Jiang Ning's face, Bai Luoyu couldn't help but smile.