Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Front Courtyard.

"Senior Sister Li?" Jiang Ning saw the figure of Li Qing and was slightly surprised.

"Brother Jiang, do you mind if I disturb you?" Li Qing spoke.

"Not at all!" Jiang Ning smiled slightly, "Senior Sister Li, come with me!"

Then he patted Little Dumpling on the head, "Little Dumpling, go play by yourself for a while!"

"Okay!" Little Dumpling obediently nodded her head and instantly hopped away.

For a child, there's no fear of having nothing to play with.

Even a few ants on the ground can provide entertainment for a long time.

Following that.

Jiang Ning led Li Qing towards his east courtyard.

On the way.

"Senior Sister Li, how come you have time to visit me today?"

"Because I'm leaving!" Li Qing said.

"Leaving?" Jiang Ning stopped in his tracks, slightly taken aback.

"Yes!" Li Qing nodded, "Since I didn't get into the Inspection Office, to seek development in Martial Arts, I'm starting my journey today with my father to Sword Pavilion in Bashu County to study Martial Arts. I came to Brother Jiang today to say farewell."

As the two talked, they headed towards the east courtyard.

A short time later.

In the pavilion of the east courtyard.

The two sat face to face.

After their recent conversation, Jiang Ning understood.

In Sword Pavilion of Bashu County, Li Qing's father had connections that could get Li Qing into the Sword Pavilion for Martial Arts study.

Sword Pavilion was a sect much stronger than Medicine King Valley.

Inside the Sword Pavilion, a Great Grandmaster was stationed, signaling its formidable strength.

Therefore, for Li Qing, becoming a disciple of Sword Pavilion was an excellent choice.

If not for her father's extensive connections, she wouldn't even have had this opportunity to be accepted into the Sword Pavilion of Bashu County.

And Bashu County was more than two thousand kilometers away from Luoshui County.

Once they parted, there would be no telling when they might meet again.

That's why Li Qing came to say goodbye today.

Because this farewell might mean they would never meet again.

Sitting face to face, Jiang Ning thought for a moment then said, "Senior Sister, wait a moment!"

The sentence fell, and Jiang Ning walked towards the inside of his house.

...

When he emerged.

He was holding a jug of wine and two wine cups.

Dong dong dong—

He gently shook the jug, and the collision sound between the black stone and the inner walls of the jug resounded.

Arriving at the pavilion, Jiang Ning placed the wine cups in front of Li Qing.

"Brother Jiang, this is..." Li Qing's mouth gaped slightly as she looked at the jug and wine cups before her.

Then, as if she realized something.

Could it be that Junior Brother intends to get me drunk today?

Li Qing looked at Jiang Ning, her face suddenly blushed.

Quickly, Li Qing's gaze shifted from sparkling to hesitant.

She tilted her head slightly, as if making a decision.

At this time, Jiang Ning spoke, "Since Senior Sister is leaving, naturally I should see you off properly."

Gu gu gu—

Crystal clear wine poured into the cup, with dots of silver starlight flickering.

At the same time, a strong aroma of wine spread.

"Senior Sister, I wish you a smooth journey!"

Jiang Ning raised his cup.

The next moment.

"So spicy!" Li Qing took a tiny sip and immediately stuck out her tongue.

Jiang Ning downed his cup at once, smooth on entry and with no burning sensation in his stomach.

He immediately looked at Li Qing, "Senior Sister, this wine is great stuff, really great stuff, don't waste it."

Indeed!

Junior Brother does want to get me drunk!

Listening to Jiang Ning's words, Li Qing suddenly understood.

Immediately.

She steeled herself, picked up the cup, and tilted her head to drink it all in one go.

In that instant.

As the wine ran down her throat and into her stomach, Li Qing's face suddenly turned rosy.

Clang—

The wine cup in Li Qing's hand slammed heavily onto the stone table.

"Junior Brother, I want more!"

"Alright!" Jiang Ning chuckled and then poured another round for both of them.

The jug contained a black stone, which had the effect of improving one's physical body and enhancing one's Martial Arts talents.

Originally, the massive transformation of that White Dragon Fish was, Jiang Ning realized afterwards, due to the effect of this black stone.

Therefore, he was very clear that this black stone was indeed a very special and precious item.

With this miraculous black stone, soaking it in water could produce substances as valuable as Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures endlessly.

Today, upon knowing of Li Qing's departure, Jiang Ning was no longer stingy; he used wine soaked with the black stone as her parting gift.

This way, it could also improve Li Qing's roots and enhance her Martial Arts talents.

After all, this substance was inexhaustible for him.

Every day, soaking the black stone in any liquid, whether wine or water, would have the same effect.

After Jiang Ning filled the second cup, Li Qing again boldly downed it in one gulp.

At this moment, with the two cups of wine in her belly, Li Qing's face was dyed with a blush.

...

A short while later.

"Junior Brother!" Li Qing looked at Jiang Ning, suddenly giggling foolishly, her face all rosy.

Suddenly.

"Burp—" Li Qing let out a loud burp, her eyes dazed and wandering.

"This tolerance for alcohol..." Jiang Ning shook his head, "It's really poor!!"

Seeing Li Qing already nearly nine parts drunk, Jiang Ning finished the last cup of wine.

Then, he tucked away the jug.

"Senior Sister, let me take you home!" Jiang Ning came to Li Qing's side, supporting her arm, to keep her unsteady body from falling to the ground.

Two hours later.

Li Mansion's main gate.

"Senior Sister Li, we're home!" Jiang Ning patted Li Qing, who was lying on his leg asleep.

"Are we home?" Li Qing murmured incoherently, her gaze was hazy as she looked up, her face still flushed.

"Yes, we're at your house, Senior Sister!" Jiang Ning drew back the carriage curtain, pointing outside towards the main gate of the Li Mansion.

"Alright then!" Li Qing nodded slightly.

Jiang Ning then helped Li Qing down from the carriage.