Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

And he still had yet to possess superior martial arts.

He had a personal understanding of just how much more complex middle-class martial arts were compared to lower-level martial arts.

His current combat strength could largely be attributed to the Canglang Blade Skill.

Without this middle-class martial arts skill, his strength would be at least reduced by half.

This was the effect of middle-class martial arts of the skill type.

From this, it could be seen that the strength enhancement brought by superior martial arts would be even more exaggerated.

For others, like Feng Jiuge, even if she obtained the Canglang Blade Skill and managed to get a start on it, mastering the Nine Layers of Strength,

to achieve Perfection in these two middle-class martial arts and integrate them as one would be an unattainable goal.

However, for Jiang Ning, it was different.

With the help of this miraculous panel, given some time, he could push these two Cultivation Techniques to Perfection, even Break Limit.

At that time, merging them should not be hard!

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but feel a bit of anticipation.

Superior martial arts, Water and Fire True Intent, were the capital of making his stand in the world.

...

Canglang Martial Arts Hall.

"What did you say?" Wang Jin suddenly stood up, his eyes as wide as saucers, staring at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning said, "Feng Jiuge asked Disciple if I would be willing to exchange the Canglang Blade Skill for her Sweeping Fire Spear Skill, which can cultivate the Nine Refining Fire Power!"

Watching Wang Jin's shocked expression, Jiang Ning repeated himself.

"You're not pulling one over on me?" Wang Jin's breathing suddenly became rapid.

"Of course not!" Jiang Ning said.

Hearing Jiang Ning's affirmative response, Wang Jin paced back and forth.

"No need to break my back searching; it falls into my lap without effort!"

Wang Jin muttered to himself several times, then turned to look at Jiang Ning.

"Approve it, and then you can handle the exchange yourself!"

Then Wang Jin added, "Come with me!"

Once in the study, Wang Jin solemnly handed over the saber manual of the Canglang Blade Skill to Jiang Ning.

"This is up to you now, try your best to complete this exchange!"

"I will," Jiang Ning nodded.

...

By the time Jiang Ning returned home, the sky was already dark.

At this time, Jiang Ning thought back on the events of the day, feeling as if they couldn't be real.

In the span of a single day, he'd gone from being an ordinary civilian to a court-appointed official of the Eighth Grade.

Moreover, this was a position of real authority, with the power over life and death, an official whose presence commanded respect above those of the same rank.

In other words, if he did not count the Inspection Office, he was now one of the top officials in the whole of Luoshui County.

"This is…" Just as he stepped through his front door, Jiang Ning saw the items in the courtyard and the person Jiang Li had sent, his expression showing faint surprise.

At that moment,

Jiang Ning's appearance also immediately caught the attention of the two in the courtyard.

"Mr. Jiang, I never thought I'd be so lucky to meet you in person!" said a chubby man, smiling and speaking to Jiang Ning.

This man seemed comical, but Jiang Ning did not dare to underestimate him.

Because this person was the President of the Sihe Chamber of Commerce.

The Sihe Chamber of Commerce was one of the top three major commerce guilds in Luoshui County.

The livelihoods of countless civilians were closely linked to the Sihe Chamber of Commerce!

Behind the Sihe Chamber of Commerce stood the formidable Liu family.

Suddenly,

A thought flickered through Jiang Ning's mind.

The Liu family, perhaps they're not much of an issue for me anymore?

Then he thought of the Cao family.

Cao Bin's previous actions, Cao Rong's attack on him that day, and Tian Buyi, the hired thug of the Cao family.

These were things Jiang Ning could not forget.

It was impossible to just let them slide!

Had his luck not been good, he might well have fallen into the hands of the Cao family.

How could he easily forgive a matter of life and death?

These matters, Jiang Ning always kept in mind.

"Has Mr. Jiang dined yet?" The fat-headed President of the Sihe Chamber of Commerce bowed to Jiang Ning, his face brimming with smiles.

"Not yet," Jiang Ning shook his head.

"Then may I play host and invite Mr. Jiang to dine at the Moon Pavilion? I have a perennially reserved private room there; the environment is quite nice!" the fat-headed President of the Sihe Chamber of Commerce said, bending slightly.

"No need," Jiang Ning shook his head again.

"Very well!" The President of the Sihe Chamber of Commerce still kept his smile: "Mr. Jiang must be somewhat exhausted today, it's not suitable to travel once more!"

"Next time, when Mr. Jiang has the time, I will host a banquet for you!"

...

A moment later,

the chairman of the Sihe Chamber of Commerce had the good sense to excuse himself first.

Looking at the pile of things in the courtyard, Jiang Ning immediately understood that these must have been gifts from the various major families and forces of Luoshui County.

Then, the list handed over by Jiang Li also corroborated Jiang Ning's speculation.

The mountainous stack of presents was gifts from various major families.

They included gifts from the Cao, Liu, and Xie families, as well as the chamber of commerce, escort agencies, Weapon Forging Shops, and several major gangs...

That night,

after having a full meal, Jiang Ning went to keep an appointment—the invitation from Ye Qiu, the commander.

It wasn't until late into the night, when the moon hung low in the sky, that Jiang Ning returned.

This banquet was just between him and Ye Qiu, with no other participants.

After returning, Jiang Ning went straight to sleep.

...

In the blink of an eye,

the next day.

[Name]: Jiang Ning

[Source Energy]: 187.3

[Skills]:

Reading and Writing (Second Limit Breaking 1903/3000) (Traits: Unforgettable, Extraordinary Five Senses)

Five Animals Fist (First Limit Breaking 353/2000) (Trait: Five Internal Organs Store Essence)

Chopping Wood Blade Skill (Four times limit-breaking 5000/5000) (Traits: Touch and Understand, Saber Fast as the Wind, God-like Blade Control, Man and Sword as One)

Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill (Mastering 1644/2000)

Canglang Blade Skill (Great Success 67/1000)

Vajra Immortal Body (small success 453/5000)

Swimming (Four times limit-breaking 3873/5000) (Traits: Underwater Breathing, Water Manipulation Technique, Water Spirit Affinity, Cloud Formation and Rainfall)

Taking a quick glance at his panel, Jiang Ning immediately closed it.

His Source Energy Points were about to break through two hundred.

Once he reached two hundred points, according to his speculation, whether it's the Chopping Wood Blade Skill or the skill of Swimming, both could undergo the fifth limit-breaking.

But he still hadn't decided which to choose.

The four times limit-breaking of the Chopping Wood Blade Skill brought not just an increase in traits but also allowed him to grasp the essence of the saber force.

Surely, the change brought by the fifth limit-breaking wouldn't be far off.

The breakthroughs in Swimming had led to even more obvious changes.

Whether it was mastery over the Water Manipulation Divine Ability or the Cloud Formation and Rainfall, both far exceeded his expectations.

After getting out of bed,

Jiang Ning simply cycled the Molten Furnace Pill Secret Skill to refine several layers of the Leopard Embryo Shaping Body Pill inside his body.

The potent Medicinal Power of the Leopard Embryo Shaping Body Pill, once integrated into his body, could enhance his physique.

Ever since he knew his physique had become superior, Jiang Ning truly recognized the potent efficacy of the Leopard Embryo Shaping Body Pill.

He also understood why such a pill could serve as tribute, an offering to the Prince Huaian.

With such pills, any child could be transformed into a physique like his.

A superior physique, even in Dongling County, could be described with the words "exceptional talent."

In the blink of an eye,

after his refinement, three drops of pale golden elixir appeared inside his body.

The liquid then dispersed, integrating into his limbs and bones.

Jiang Ning also immediately circulated his power, mobilizing the Qi-Blood throughout his body, and continued to temper his muscles with the effectiveness of the medicinal power.

At the Eighth Grade level, although he hadn't lingered for long,

with the enhancement of various treasures, he had already reached this step at the top of the ladder.

There was almost no room for advancement left, just the final shiver.

In Jiang Ning's view, it wouldn't take many days for him to reach the true Peak of Eighth Grade, and then he would be able to start attempting to open the door to Seventh Grade.

...

Most of the morning passed.

[Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill EXP +1]

[Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill EXP +1]

[Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill EXP +1]

[...]

[Skills]: Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill (Mastering 1684/2000)

It was still 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., the key time for Jiang Ning to inhale the essence of the great sun, refine his five internal organs, and increase the experience of the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill.

But he had to stop practicing earlier than planned.

That's because Little Dumpling, who had run over, told him that a beautiful older sister had come to visit and specifically asked to see him.

As for who it was, even Little Dumpling did not know.

Because that person didn't say.