Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

east courtyard.

Bai Luoyu pulled out a palm-sized black token from his bosom, engraved with mysterious patterns.

At a glance, Jiang Ning recognized that the patterns were those of a talisman.

According to records in books, talismans were a display of the Dao and magical patterns.

They represented the ultimate reasoning of rules between heaven and earth.

In Ancient Times, the path of immortals was closely related to talismans.

At this moment,

Bai Luoyu saw Jiang Ning's gaze fixed on the black jade token and spoke up, "This is a Heavenly Mechanism Talisman, the Identity Token and symbol of a County Patrol Envoy. This item will first be handed over to you. However, since Brother Jiang is currently only an alternate inspector and has not passed the test from above, nor has he been granted the talisman, this item can only represent your identity and lacks the original function of communicating over a thousand miles."

"Communicating over a thousand miles?" Jiang Ning looked surprised.

Bai Luoyu nodded, "The Heavenly Mechanism Talisman has the ability to communicate over a thousand miles, which is one of the reasons we inspectors can oversee a county. Should a major issue arise in Dongling County, I need only send a message to the capital, and within a few days, a Grandmaster will descend upon Dongling County, whose authority alone is enough to quell all turbulence."

"Communicating over a thousand miles, such magic is indeed wondrous!" Jiang Ning feigned astonishment.

Bai Luoyu chuckled, "It may indeed seem magical to the common man, but in Ancient Times, this technique was merely common. Anyone who stepped onto the path of immortality and achieved certain accomplishments and accumulation could nearly all possess a communication talisman."

"The means used by the Heavenly Mechanism Talisman also stem from the research achievements of Ancient Times."

"And for this reason, only those with celestial roots are qualified to become a County Patrol Envoy."

"Without celestial roots, one simply cannot use the Heavenly Mechanism Talisman, and naturally, has no qualifications to be an inspector."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning's curiosity couldn't help but be piqued.

As Bai Luoyu said, only those with celestial roots can use the Heavenly Mechanism Talisman and be qualified to become a County Patrol Envoy.

And prior to Bai Luoyu's arrival in Luoshui County, he had already received the intention from above to offer him the opportunity to be qualified as a County Patrol Envoy.

This clearly indicated one thing.

That is, before Bai Luoyu arrived, those above were already aware that he possessed celestial roots.

Keeping this question in his heart, Jiang Ning finally spoke,

"Thank you, Brother Bai, for explaining."

A smile curled up at the corner of Bai Luoyu's mouth as he then asked, "What are Brother Jiang's plans for the coming days?"

"In a few days, I naturally plan to make a trip to Dongling City to participate in the selection exam and then improve myself in the Martial Arts Garden."

"Good! Then I'll wait for Brother Jiang's arrival in Dongling City first." Bai Luoyu raised his wine cup.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning also raised his cup.

"Thank you, Brother Bai," he said.

Bai Luoyu chuckled, clinked cups, and then downed his drink in one go.

Following suit, Jiang Ning also emptied his cup in one gulp.

Glug, glug, glug—

As their cups were once again filled with wine, Bai Luoyu spoke again, "Does Brother Jiang know the purpose of Xiao Emei's visit to Luoshui County?"

"I have some guesses," Jiang Ning raised his cup.

The unexpected arrival of Xiao Emei did not give him too much pressure.

Among the younger generation, he didn't fear anyone now.

Especially after understanding Xiao Emei's general strength, he had no fear at all.

Third place on the Hidden Dragon List.

Merely the strength of a Martial Arts Fifth Grade.

More than a month ago, he had already slain two Fifth Grade Martial Artists like Xiao Emei.

Moreover, both of them were from the God Worship Sect, possessing the power of Divine Transformation.

Truth be told, Xiao Emei unless she had reached an expert who had Condensed into Gang with her Inner Breath, could only be compared to those two God Worship Sect Fifth Grade Martial Artists.

And that was just the record from over a month ago.

By now, his strength had already increased exponentially.

How could he fear a Xiao Emei?

What truly made him apprehensive was the Palace Master of Water Moon Sword Palace, touted as the foremost individual beneath the Grandmasters.

But now, with the status of an alternate inspector, the wariness in his heart had diminished.

The higher the status, the less likely martial artists are to act rashly.

If there were truly no safety guarantees, how could Great Xia have remained stable for more than eight hundred years?

Meanwhile,

Hearing Jiang Ning's words, Bai Luoyu spoke again, "Since Brother Jiang has guessed the woman Xiao Emei's intentions, what do you plan to do?"

"When the soldiers come, block them; when the water comes, cover it with earth!" said Jiang Ning.

"Good!" Bai Luoyu praised, "It seems Brother Jiang is confident in his heart, so I won't intervene further."

Jiang Ning just chuckled, Bai Luoyu's words held some sincerity, but he didn't have much confidence.

Although Bai Luoyu appeared to be full of goodwill towards him today, it was after all the first time the two had met, and Jiang Ning wasn't so easily trusting.

Moreover, Xiao Emei had come along with Bai Luoyu today.

He didn't believe for a second that the two had no relationship.

...

On the other side,

Xiao Emei stood at the entrance of Jiangning Mansion, deep in thought.

Today was the first time she had met Jiang Ning.

She also realized that the task her master had assigned her was not as simple as she had imagined.

To invite Jiang Ning to visit was easier said than done?

From her observation just now, one key point was evident: Bai Luoyu valued Jiang Ning greatly.

Bai Luoyu's valuation was not only indicative of his own attitude but also representative of the Inspection Office's attitude from above.

Facing the Inspection Office, which is thriving and at the height of its power, she didn't dare to provoke them.

Previously, she was contemplating using her power to forcibly invite Jiang Ning back to the Water Moon Sword Palace as a guest to complete the task assigned by her master.

But after witnessing Bai Luoyu's attitude towards Jiang Ning today, the hesitation she had felt grew even more intense.