Royal Capital.
Dongling Marquis Mansion.
The morning light was faint.
Smelling the aroma of food drifting over from afar, Jiang Ning drew in a deep breath and only felt that the air was exceptionally fresh. His whole body felt comfortable and light, and every pore seemed to be breathing.
Arriving in the courtyard, he quickly finished washing up, then, following the aroma of food drifting over from afar, walked out of his East Courtyard.
He arrived at the front yard.
"Young Master is awake!" When Luyi saw Jiang Ning, a smile immediately bloomed on her face. In her hands, she carried a plate of freshly steamed buns, still billowing with heat. "Sister Wanwan made your favorite fresh meat buns this morning, and bone soup noodles that simmered for a full two hours!"
Jiang Ning smiled, then rubbed his shriveled stomach. "I'm just hungry."
"Then Young Master, hurry to the front hall and sit down. It'll be served right away!" Luyi said.
Jiang Ning nodded and walked toward the front hall.
In the front hall, Jiang Li was already seated by the table. Xiao Doubao was off to the side, her two little hands holding a steamed bun bigger than her face as she took huge bites, her cheeks bulging like a little squirrel stealing food.
"Good morning, Uncle!" Seeing Jiang Ning come in, Xiao Doubao had not yet swallowed the steamed bun in her mouth, but opened her mouth and greeted Jiang Ning indistinctly.
"Morning." Jiang Ning stepped forward, rubbed her head, and sat down by the table.
"Eldest brother, I used all those Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures yesterday!" Jiang Ning said.
"How was it? What were the effects like?" Jiang Li said.
"Not bad! Stronger than I imagined!" Jiang Ning nodded. "They made my strength improve again."
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