"Then let's go far away."
Jin Ze nodded. If he were to be targeted by such a Super First-rate Prodigy, he would probably have nightmares every night.
That's why, after Jiang Ping displayed even greater talent, he immediately sent someone to the Martial Academy to stop his senior brother's next move, not wanting to offend Jiang Ping because of Chen An and also implicate his senior brother.
Even these aristocratic families were extremely wary of such gifted geniuses.
"What's the panic!"
Suddenly, the Rank Four laughed and said, "The Great Li so many ups and downs over the years, how many Mud Leg have shown their remarkable talent, but how many of them have actually made a splash?"
"Furthermore, I've received a rumor that Black River Martial Academy might have more than just one Super First-rate Prodigy this year, and he probably won't be the Newcomer King."
"Is that so?" Mo Zicheng's eyes flickered slightly, as if he were deep in thought.
"Lord, there's still over a month before the Martial Academy starts. Should we send someone to protect Jiang Ping?"
On the stands, the Changping Prefect questioned the Lord Cao.
Jiang Ping's talent is too high; he is a talent that the Martial Academy cherishes. We cannot afford to let him suffer any mishaps in the Prefecture City.
Otherwise, he would have a hard time explaining himself.
Before Lord Cao could speak, Meng Yun said, "No need. I will stay here and wait for him during this time."
Although Jiang Ping is very talented, the Martial Examination is not truly over yet. Everything still needs to go through the proper procedures. First, the results will be announced, then he will obtain a place in the Martial Academy, and finally, he will enter the academy with the token.
"Perfect timing, I also need to send Qing Yan to the Martial Academy, so I'll have to stay here for the time being," said Juren Chen standing to the side.
"In that case, with the two of you here, there's no need for us in the Prefecture City to draw manpower from elsewhere," the prefect said with a smile.
The night the Martial Examination ended.
Inside Chen Qingyan's mansion.
The spacious hall was brightly lit.
At the wooden table, acquaintances and seniors raised their glasses together. The jade cups, illuminated by the firelight, gleamed with a warm luster, and the fragrant wine reflected dappled light and shadow.
However, their faces and expressions after drinking varied greatly.
Song Yuanshan and Wei Rou were a little uneasy. They hadn't made it into the top twelve and needed to rely on Supplementary Admission. If there were few people in the Supplementary Admission, they would have to wait until the next year.
Of course, Song Yuanshan is still young, not like Ji Baichuan, so he still has a chance to participate.
Fang Yong, who was invited to the table, had a complicated expression, both surprised and disappointed.
During the past few days of the Martial Examination, he hadn't gone to watch the matches live, but the name he heard most often in teahouses and restaurants wasn't Cao Qingzhi, Number One on the Ranking, nor Bai Ji, who Rank Two, but the young man in front of him whom he had known for several years.
The opponent's talent surpassed everyone else's, and his strength was so great that even Chen An had to bow down.
"What's there to be afraid of? I'll be entering the Martial Academy in three years too." Fang Yong's pride hadn't been extinguished, but the thought of having to treat Jiang Ping with the respect due to a junior when he actually went to the Martial Academy made him feel awkward.
The senior figures who were seated all seemed quite happy.
Juren Chen smiled at Jiang Ping and said, "I'll say it again: once you're at the Martial Academy, you and Qing Yan must support each other and cherish each other..."
Before she could finish speaking, her niece pushed her aside, and Chen Qingyan raised her glass to clink with Jiang Ping's. "Congratulations."
"You too," Jiang Ping replied.
This Lady Chen is exceptionally talented, ranking among the top ten and soon to become a student at the Martial Academy.
"Little Jiang," the Escort Huang suddenly asked, "After the results are announced, are you going back to Yang City? Returning home with Martial Examination Merit is a glorious and honorable thing."
Jiang Ping remained silent for a moment.
He then shook his head. "No need. I'll stay here for another month or so, then go directly to the Martial Academy with Teacher Meng."
"That works too." Escort Huang, nodded, but then Jiang Ping added:
"I'm just a little worried about my little sister, Master Huang. When we get back, could you please look after her for a bit so she can grow up healthy?"
"No problem, I guarantee that the little girl will have meat to eat and sweet soup to drink every day, and she'll grow up healthy and plump." Escort Huang, immediately agreed.
"Then thank you very much, Master Huang."
As he spoke, Jiang Ping took out a stack of silver notes from his pocket, totaling ten thousand taels.
This was given by Chen An. The other party's attitude was very proper, and he guaranteed that the remaining silver would be made up in the near future.
"Absolutely not," Escort Huang escort) refused, but Jiang Ping insisted, saying, "If it weren't for Master Huang's gift of Stance Technique back then, how could I be where I am today?"
"Teacher Meng said that once I go to the Martial Academy, I will receive intensive training, and I won't lack this little bit of money."
"Senior can use this to buy Lingxi Meat, so you won't have to endure the elements and go out on Escort Mission for a while."
Huang Youren held the silver note, somewhat dazed.
The young man I admired not only defeated Yang City Legend in just a few years, but also rewarded me a hundredfold.
It felt like a dream.
The next day.
Jiang Ping saw off Escort Huang, and the Chief Escort back to Yang City.
The two senior figures couldn't stay any longer; they were both important figures in the Four Seas Escort Agency and had other matters to attend to.
Fang Yong also returned with them.
I hope that the next time I see you will be at the Martial Academy.
This ordinary young man, riding on his horse, still held a certain pride in Jiang Ping, believing himself to be no less than anyone else.
I'll be waiting for you at the Martial Academy.
Jiang Ping smiled, then waved to the three of them, watching them leave the Prefecture City.
Upon returning, Jiang Ping did not indulge in leisure activities but went straight to his Quiet room.
Although Black River Martial Academy is not as prestigious as the National Academy, as a place for cultivating talents in the province, it naturally has a wealth of talented individuals.
Moreover, it is located in the Black River Provincial Capital, where there are many powerful people. Ancient families with Heavenly Might Technique have taken root there, and there are definitely quite a few Fourth Grade experts.
He wanted to improve his strength as soon as possible and integrate his Martial Bone into his Inner Heaven and Earth.
Even with exceptional talent, in this dog-eat-dog world of Martial Dao, personal strength is the foundation for everything.
"Rare Blood."
Jiang Ping opened the Glazed Bottle, and a unique fragrance immediately filled the air.
"According to Teacher Meng, this is the Rare Beast Blood, and the essence blood only works if the rare beast itself has a very high bloodline level."
He muttered to himself.
Rare Blood is extremely rare. At the same time, the threshold for obtaining Rare Beast Blood is quite high; to hunt it, one must have the strength of a Late Stage Fifth Rank.
Of course, ordinary Martial Artist cannot hunt these animals; they are kept in specific areas by officials or powerful families, and are only harvested when needed, and in small quantities.
Even the exotic beasts kept in the Martial Academy can only barely support the use of each new batch of students.
As Super First-rate Prodigy, Jiang Ping wasn't worried about a shortage of Rare Blood.
He then poured out some of the Rare Blood and swallowed it directly.
This essence and blood is not violent; it is best consumed directly.
He soon felt a warm sensation in his abdomen.
Jiang Ping immediately activated his Sixth Grade Technique, refining the blood bit by bit.
As time went by, he discovered that this Rare Blood had a significant effect, speeding up his Organ Refining process by at least twice as much.
"I have been cultivating my fifth organ for some time now, and I should be able to complete the tempering process in a short time."
In the days that followed, Jiang Ping kept to himself and rarely went out. Apart from occasionally being invited by Juren Chen to have a few meals at Chen Qingyan's mansion, he spent the rest of his time honing his internal organs.
Time flew by, and the day of the results announcement arrived.
Jiang Ping went to the Government Office with Chen Qingyan, where he saw Song Yuanshan and Wei Rou looking extremely nervous.
He also encountered Chen An, who had also come and brought 10,000 taels of silver as a settlement.
"The Number One on the Ranking is here too." Jiang Ping said in surprise. Chen An explained, "This person chose to stay at the Black River Martial Academy, Rank Two went to another province."
"The Rank Three went too?"