Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Then, with a light leap, his body soared into the air.

"No!!!" The girl leaned forward, reaching out her right hand trying to grasp the airborne Jiang Ning.

However, as Jiang Ning's robe was caught in the wind, flapping loudly, her fingertips could barely touch his garment.

Then she watched as Jiang Ning plunged straight into the Nu River.

"No..." the girl murmured again in the air.

Such a commotion also drew the attention of those on the city walls.

"Someone jumped into the river to end their life!" Not far off, someone witnessed it too, explaining aloud.

Upon hearing this, everyone suddenly understood.

Immediately afterward, they also heard a "splash" sound coming from the river.

"What a pity!" someone remarked, gazing upon the raging Nu River, showing a hint of regret.

"Yes, truly a pity. How could such a young life become so distraught!" Another person who witnessed the scene also displayed a regretful expression.

"Miss!" A woman dressed as a maid hurriedly approached the girl in the pink dress.

"Miss, what's happened to you?" the maid inquired with concern once again.

"He looked so handsome, why would he think of something like this!!" The girl in the pink dress showed a face full of sorrow.

"Miss, why feel sorry for a coward! Such a person is nothing but an empty facade!" Although the maid hadn't seen the scene, she spoke up to console her accordingly.

"Wan, stop talking!" The girl in the pink dress continued, "Go and call someone to retrieve that man's body downstream and give him a proper burial!"

"Yes, Miss!" The maid responded immediately, then looked at her miss with admiration, "Miss, you have such a kind heart!!"

...

In the Nu River.

Sinking to the river bottom, Jiang Ning immediately felt the complex and tumultuous undercurrents.

But for him now, the swiftest of currents were futile, barely affecting his stance.

Quickly, his gaze fixed in the direction of Luoshui County.

Although the Nu River didn't connect with Luoshui River, unable to reach Luoshui County directly, by using the Nu River, he could shorten the journey to Luoshui County significantly.

His voluntary jump into the Nu River was precisely to return to Luoshui County more swiftly.

The next moment.

He willed it with his mind.

Casting the Great Five Elements Water Escape, his body instantly melded into the river.

In an instant.

He reappeared thirty miles away, utterly exhausted.

Then he quietly floated in the water, feeling the nourishment from the river.

A moment later.

Once he was back to peak condition.

He once again cast the Great Five Elements Water Escape.

After several cycles.

After fully recovering, he reached the shore.

Sweeping a glance at the surroundings and distant scene, he immediately locked onto the direction where Luoshui County was located.

Then he sprinted at a pace of fifty to sixty percent of his capacity.

This speed was most conservation-efficient in terms of physical exertion.

Just as an ordinary person can only sprint a few hundred meters at full burst before exhaustion, but can cover several times that distance at a jogging pace before tiring.

Such is the difference.

...

An hour later.

He exhaled a breath of impure energy at the sight of the modest city wall ahead.

"I've arrived!"

At this moment, he stood outside the city gate of Luoshui County.

The journey which would take several days by ordinary travel now took him just about two hours.

"It's all thanks to my fast legs!" Jiang Ning mused silently.

Immediately, he headed towards the city gate.

...

In Dongling City.

The east of the city.

In the backyard of Bai Luoyu's residence.

Bai Luoyu sat face to face with a refined-looking man, a set of teaware placed on the stone table in front of them.

"Gurgle, gurgle, gurgle—"

As the steaming tea was poured, wisps of white steam rose.

"Master Zhao, please have some tea!" Bai Luoyu gestured with his hand.

The term "Master" undoubtedly indicated the man's identity opposite.

One of the three Residence Masters of Dongling City.

He was either the main master or one of the two deputy masters.

And anyone familiar with the Zhao name would know that he was the standard fifth-grade Master Zhao.

Also one of the publicly acknowledged grandmasters of Dongling City.

Zhao Yulong took a sip from his tea cup and then set it down.

"Master Bai, I heard that Jiang Ning from Luoshui County has arrived."

"Master, your intelligence network is impressive!" Bai Luoyu nodded, "Indeed, he has arrived, and he has also purchased a residence in the city."

"Oh? Bought a house?" Zhao Yulong slightly surprised.

Then he said, "I heard he is a candidate for County Patrol Envoy of Dongling County?"

"Yes!" Bai Luoyu nodded.

"Interesting!" Zhao Yunlong smiled, "He just bought a residence, where is it, I want to meet him. Such a young age and advancing from a small county to this point, it's quite legendary!"

Bai Luoyu shook his head, "Master Zhao cannot meet him now!"

"Why?" Zhao Yulong showed surprise.

Bai Luoyu said, "He just set off back to Luoshui County!"

"Back to Luoshui County?" Zhao Yunlong said, "Did something happen in Luoshui County?"

"Master guessed correctly, indeed something related to him happened!" Bai Luoyu nodded.

Then he revealed all the information he knew.

A moment later.

After listening to Bai Luoyu's words, Zhao Yulong suddenly nodded with understanding.

"I see! If it was really Yu Manyun's doing, then she is indeed arrogant!"

"Who wouldn't say so!" Bai Luoyu also expressed agreement.

"Well!" Zhao Yunlong stood up, "If Jiang Ning appears in Dongling City again, Master Bai remembers to inform me, I am very interested in him and want to see what kind of genius he is!"

"No problem, Master!" Bai Luoyu immediately stood up too.

Then asked, "Is Master leaving now?"

"Yes, heading back first!" Zhao Yunlong waved his hand, "No need to send me off!"

As the words fell.

He took a step, seemingly floating like a ghost, and in a few steps reached the entrance of the backyard.

Then he disappeared from Bai Luoyu's sight.

...

Luoshui County.

Canglang Martial Arts Hall.

"Brother... Brother!!!"

"Brother Jiang!!!"

The two disciples guarding the martial arts hall were shocked the moment they saw Jiang Ning appear before them.

One of them even rubbed his eyes in disbelief.

After the news spread, they all knew Jiang Ning had gone by carriage to Dongling City.

In just a few days, they saw Jiang Ning appearing in front of them again, completely unable to believe their eyes.

Then, they watched Jiang Ning cross the threshold and step into the courtyard of the martial arts hall.

"It truly is Brother Jiang! Am I seeing things?"

"Not seeing things, because I see him too!!"

...

Walking through the quiet front yard.

Jiang Ning came to the backyard where Wang Jin lived.

Just entering the backyard door.

He saw Zhou Xing and Cheng Ran sitting in the pavilion chatting.

When they heard the commotion created by Jiang Ning's walking, they immediately turned around and looked over.

The next moment.

Both men's eyes widened simultaneously.

"Sir!!" Zhou Xing spoke.

"Commander!!" Cheng Ran followed.

"Where is Master Wang?" Jiang Ning asked unconcernedly, seeing their shocked expressions.

"Master Wang is inside!" Zhou Xing replied first.

Next to him, Cheng Ran added, "Commander, the Residence Master and Commander Ye are also inside."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded slightly.

"I will go in and check on Master Wang first, dear brothers!"

A moment later.

The two exchanged looks.

"Why did Sir suddenly return?" Zhou Xing asked.

"Don't know!" Cheng Ran shook his head, then said, "According to the time, Brother Jiang should be in Dongling City, why did he suddenly appear in the martial arts hall?"

The two were instantly puzzled.

"Master!"

"Brother Ye!"

Seeing the two inside the house, Jiang Ning immediately greeted.

At this moment, there was another person in the house, a person with a strong medicinal scent.

Jiang Ning also knew this person, one of the well-known doctors in Luoshui County.

At this moment, Hong Minghu and Ye Qiu looked at Jiang Ning in surprise.

"Why did Commander Jiang suddenly return?" Hong Minghu showed surprise.

He was the one who informed Dongling City to have the Inspection Office send someone to relay the event to Jiang Ning.

So he knew approximately when Jiang Ning received this notification.

"Brother Jiang!" Ye Qiu also greeted.

Then looked towards Wang Jin lying on the bed, whose entire body was tightly wrapped in bandages.

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