Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

East City.

"Brother and sister-in-law, you can temporarily live here for now. I've already bought this house!"

Jiang Ning pushed open the door, the vermilion gate creaking open to reveal a barren and dilapidated courtyard.

Streams of water trickled through the pebble-lined brook in the front yard.

"Ah Ning, you've gone to great lengths!" Liu Wanwan looked at Jiang Ning, displaying a complex expression.

Jiang Li also firmly patted Jiang Ning: "Little brother, thank you!!"

Bai Luoyu stood on the steps of the gate, lightly waving a folding fan, with a subtle smile on his face.

Jiang Ning smiled back.

"Brother and sister-in-law, go and take a look at this residence first. I'll have a chat with Brother Bai."

"No problem!" Jiang Li said: "Little brother, go ahead with your business! I'll tidy up the yard first."

"Brother Jiang, shall we take a walk by the river?" Bai Luoyu spoke first.

"Sure!" Jiang Ning nodded.

...

Beside a small river, one zhang (approx. 3.3 meters) wide.

Jiang Ning and Bai Luoyu walked side by side.

"Brother Bai, I'll be relying on you for the next few days!"

"It's a small matter!" Bai Luoyu smiled: "I'll have someone find Yu Manyun later and station guards at the entrance to the East District. As soon as Yu Manyun appears, I'll be notified immediately."

"Moreover, there will be someone watching your place too. Once anything happens, I'll be there within five hundred meters, no problem!"

Jiang Ning clasped his hands: "Thank you, Brother Bai!"

"No need for that!" Bai Luoyu smiled, and with a "swish," opened his folding fan.

Then, Bai Luoyu said: "Does your master's matter require my assistance?"

"There's no need for that!" Jiang Ning shook his head.

"Alright, I won't worry about it then!" Bai Luoyu continued to gently wave his folding fan, and the two of them moved forward.

Afterwards, Bai Luoyu spoke again: "Brother Jiang, you just bought this new house. For your housewarming, I don't have much to offer, so I'll give you some furniture and a few servants and maids!"

"Thank you very much, Brother Bai!" Jiang Ning expressed his gratitude.

Bai Luoyu smiled: "I'll have someone coordinate with your brother on this matter. When you return, you'll have a brand new residence!"

"Thank you, Brother Bai!" Jiang Ning stopped, clasping his hands in sincere thanks.

Before visiting Bai Luoyu, he hadn't expected things to go so smoothly.

Bai Luoyu was able to provide such great help.

From Bai Luoyu, he learned the usefulness of power.

For ordinary people, such matters would be extremely difficult, but Bai Luoyu just said a few words, and everything was settled.

The house was bought at a low price.

Because this house was confiscated property, a government house, what was said by the government goes.

The so-called government was actually Liu Fugui, called in by Bai Luoyu.

With Bai Luoyu's influence, the house was naturally half sold, half given.

What pleased him most about the house were the artificial waterfalls and trickling streams scattered throughout the large courtyard, along with a few artificial lakes.

For him, this environment was perfect.

Moreover, outside the residence was a zhang-wide artificial river.

An artificial river, channelled from a tributary of the Nu River.

With this river, even when facing formidable foes, he had a retreat.

By entering the river, utilizing its power, he could greatly enhance his fighting capabilities.

Therefore, the zhang-wide artificial river outside the residence was his most satisfying feature.

Moreover, the residence was only about five hundred meters away from Bai Luoyu's mansion.

With Bai Luoyu's abilities, five hundred meters was merely a burst of distance, reaching instantly.

With Dragon Carp and Old Turtle present, as long as the threat wasn't entirely unbeatable, they only needed to stall for a moment, allowing Bai Luoyu to arrive.

Moreover, Bai Luoyu mentioned that there were also undercover monitors at his residence, further increasing the safety.

Not to mention, there were monitors at the entrance to the East District, exposing Yu Manyun's whereabouts as soon as she appeared.

At this moment, Jiang Ning felt completely at ease.

Then, he bid a simple farewell to Bai Luoyu and returned home.

...

At the entrance to the residence.

Lv Yi stood at the doorway, watching Jiang Ning's distant silhouette, with an infatuated gaze.

"Young master..."

She murmured softly.

Until Jiang Ning's silhouette disappeared completely, she then closed the door again to prevent the four-and-a-half-year-old Little Dumpling from wandering off.

On the other side.

Jiang Ning quickly arrived at the towering walls of the East District.

At that moment, the walls were bustling with pedestrians, as the views from here were wide and exceptionally beautiful.

Moreover, the pathway on the walls was very spacious, wide enough to allow three horse-drawn carriages to travel side by side.

There were even walking vendors setting up stalls on the walls.

This demonstrated the large flow of people.

Jiang Ning went atop the walls and glanced at the distant scenery.

He could clearly see the Nu River flowing from north to south, splitting Dongling City, with the terrain gradually lowering along the river.

Standing at the edge of the wall, he could overlook the entire West River, observing all happenings in its domain.

Seeing this scene, Jiang Ning deeply understood why the land price on Hedong was higher.

This feeling of being able to overlook all else, naturally elevated, was irresistible to many.

Then.

He leapt lightly onto the battlements.

"Young master, the wind here is strong, be careful not to be blown off." A soft voice came from behind, carrying a strong southern accent.

Jiang Ning turned around and saw a girl dressed in a pink gown advising him.

This young lady had the demeanor of a well-bred girl, exuding a scholarly air.

When their eyes met, the girl's expression momentarily froze.

"Thank you for the reminder!" Jiang Ning smiled.