Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

"Of course! Brother Jiang is the Commander of the Inspection Office, and in Luoshui County, he's a prominent figure. Who wouldn't give Brother Jiang some respect?"

"I would be content if I could achieve even a fraction of Brother Jiang's accomplishments. That would mean I've made my mark!!"

"..."

All of a sudden.

The crowd gathered at the front gate of the martial arts hall, chattering relentlessly.

Jiang Ning is a legendary figure who emerged from the Canglang Martial Arts Hall.

For these ordinary disciples who joined the martial arts hall, his name was long familiar to them.

Previously, they had only heard tales of Jiang Ning, but now that the man himself was present, it naturally drew them to gather and watch.

On the other side.

The backyard of the martial arts hall.

Wang Jin, upon hearing the commotion from the front yard, could not help but listen intently.

The next moment.

Wang Jin's face broke into a smile.

"So it's him. No wonder there's such a stir."

Thinking of Jiang Ning's achievements, Wang Jin couldn't help but sigh in admiration.

Who would have thought that, initially just an ordinary disciple learning martial arts, he would now become a figure of power in Luoshui County, capable of dominating a city.

Afterwards, he composed himself, steadied his emotions, and walked toward the front yard.

...

"Master Wang!"

"Greetings, Master Wang!"

"Master Wang!"

"..."

Upon seeing Wang Jin appear, all the disciples immediately paid their respects.

Wang Jin looked at Jiang Ning with a cheerful demeanor.

"Master!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands.

Wang Jin nodded.

Then he scolded those around him, "Disperse, disperse! Instead of practicing properly, you're here gossiping like women!"

Upon hearing Wang Jin's reprimand, the crowd scattered like birds and beasts.

Subsequently, Wang Jin said to Jiang Ning.

"Come to the backyard with me! There are too many people and too much chatter here."

"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded.

...

In the backyard.

Wang Jin cast a glance at the dozens of pounds of fish meat in Lv Yi's hand.

"Why bring stuff when you're just coming for a visit?"

"And letting a young girl carry such heavy things, you really have no consideration."

Jiang Ning chuckled.

"Master, I got my hands on something good a few days ago and thought I'd share it with you."

"Something good?" Wang Jin's gaze fell on the fish meat in Lv Yi's hands again, and he couldn't help but recall the good stuff Jiang Ning had brought before.

The meat of the White Dragon Fish.

At that moment.

Jiang Ning said, "Master, this is fish meat from an electric eel with over two hundred years of Dao."

"Over two hundred years of Dao?" Wang Jin murmured, then his expression changed, "Could this be an electric eel turned demon?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning confirmed with a nod.

"Hiss—" Wang Jin inhaled sharply upon hearing this.

Then he said, "In these times, where on earth did you find an electric eel with over two hundred years of Dao?"

Jiang Ning replied, "In Luoshui Lake."

"Luoshui Lake?" Wang Jin's face showed surprise.

"At the bottom of Luoshui Lake." Jiang Ning spoke again.

"I see!!" Wang Jin nodded, then asked, "How strong was the electric eel with over two hundred years of Dao?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning recalled the scene at the time and said, "Not bad!"

Wang Jin: "..."

A demon with over two hundred years of Dao received merely a "not bad" evaluation from Jiang Ning.

Which made him instantly realize that Jiang Ning was now not ordinary.

Immediately, he suppressed his curiosity and once again looked at the fish meat in Lv Yi's hands.

"You are thoughtful!"

Then he looked at Lv Yi, "Young lady, give it to me!"

Lv Yi glanced at Jiang Ning, and upon seeing Jiang Ning nod slightly, she handed the fish meat to Wang Jin.

"Goodness, this must be nearly thirty pounds!" Wang Jin weighed the fish meat in his hand, showing a slightly surprised expression.

"About right!" Jiang Ning said.

Wang Jin casually hung the fish meat on a tree nearby.

"Let's sit down and talk!" he gestured to Jiang Ning.

...

"Master, I plan to leave Luoshui County today."

"Where to?" Wang Jin asked.

"To Dongling City!"

"At this time..." Wang Jin murmured, then looked at Jiang Ning, "Are you planning to participate in the martial arts examination?"

Jiang Ning replied, "That's one of the reasons. There are many other reasons too!"

Wang Jin nodded immediately, "Go ahead! I hope that one day a martial arts champion will emerge from this martial arts hall."

"That day will surely come." Jiang Ning said.

Upon hearing this, Wang Jin immediately smiled: "If that day really comes, then I'd be over the moon! Training a Martial Arts Champion, who wouldn't give me a few compliments!"

Jiang Ning chuckled at this.

Then his expression turned serious.

"Master, please don't stay in Luoshui County during this time, you should leave! Also, don't go to any cities near Luoshui Lake!"

"Why?" Wang Jin looked at Jiang Ning's serious expression and voiced his doubt.

"It's not very safe!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

He continued: "These past few days, I've gone to Luoshui Lake and discovered traces of a Great Demon. For some reason, it's been crazily slaughtering water creatures, refining them to enhance its Dao! I suspect that it will choose to come ashore soon."

"A Great Demon?"

"Come ashore?"

Wang Jin's expression also instantly became serious.

"Is your information reliable?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded: "I personally investigated in the lake."

"Let me think about it!!" Wang Jin showed a pondering expression.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning said no more.

He had already shared the news with Wang Jin, and as for the decision, he couldn't interfere.

After all, any choice Wang Jin made had his own reasons behind it.

Moments later.

By the time it was Si Hour.

Jiang Ning looked up at the Great Sun overhead, then glanced at the sundial in the courtyard.

"Master, it's Si Hour now, I need to practice my routine!"

"Si Hour?" Wang Jin was slightly surprised at these words, then suddenly realized: "You kid, has your Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill reached small success?"

"Yes!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Remarkable!" Wang Jin exclaimed in admiration and continued: "Much stronger than me!"

He then got up: "I won't delay your practice any longer, I'll leave the courtyard to you, I'm going to get some grilled fish to taste."

After Wang Jin left.

Jiang Ning casually found a clean and spacious spot to sit cross-legged.

Adopting a posture of Five Hearts Facing Heaven.

He immediately began using the Great Sun Breathing Technique toward the Great Sun overhead.

With each inhale and exhale, a strand of crimson Great Sun True Qi descended from the sky, directly entering his body.

[Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill EXP +1]

[Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill EXP +1]

[Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill EXP +1]

[...]

Two hours quickly passed.

Before it was even noon, Jiang Ning ceased his practice of Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill.

[Skill]: Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill (small success 4049/5000)

"I've accumulated four thousand points!"

"If all goes well, in ten days, my Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill should reach Great Success, reaching the level of Inner Breath Like Gang, Five Internal Organs Thunder Sound."

Jiang Ning thought to himself and then stood up.

...

Leaving from Wang Jin's place.

It was already 12:15 PM.

Ordinarily, he would have stayed at the martial arts hall to have a meal with Wang Jin.

But today was different.

Soon he was to set off for Dongling City.

And before leaving, he needed to visit the Inspection Office and the Wanhua Building.

Time was of the essence, so he chose not to have lunch at the martial arts hall.

Upon leaving the martial arts hall.

He instructed Lv Yi to return home alone to pack their belongings.

It was now 12:15 PM.

If they didn't start packing now, it would cause delays later.

After all, this trip to the county city of Dongling County would be a long journey, and they would be living outside for several days.

Going on a long journey required packing and bringing many things.

After sending Lv Yi off, he headed alone towards the Inspection Office.

...

After leaving the Inspection Office, he went toward the Wanhua Building.

This time he no longer restrained himself.

His figure flew between the buildings with incredible speed.

In no time.

He landed at the entrance of the Wanhua Building.

...

On the rooftop of the Wanhua Building.

"In the middle of the day, what are you doing here?" Lin Qingyi, dressed in a breast-length ruqun, revealed her fair arms.

When she appeared in front of Jiang Ning, she was still yawning constantly.

At this moment, the ruqun was tightly fitted around her chest, making it evident that the cyan gauze ruqun was a bit small for her.

"Did Sister Lin just wake up?" Jiang Ning asked with a smile.

"Yes!" Lin Qingyi rolled her eyes at Jiang Ning: "Don't you know it's unethical to disturb someone's sweet dreams?"

Jiang Ning: "..."

He looked at the nearly vertical sunlight shadows on the balcony, feeling speechless.

It was already 12:15 PM.