In the courtyard.
After settling Wang Qingtan in and having her stay there for the time being,
Jiang Ning continued practicing in the courtyard.
In the world as it was now, he deeply understood that strength was always the foremost factor.
Since he intended to help Wang Qingtan, he would inevitably face Bai Hesong, that veteran grandmaster, and perhaps even King Huai'an.
No matter which side he faced, he needed strength to back him up.
Without sufficient strength, if he were merely an insignificant nobody, who would give him any face?
Should a conflict arise, strength would be his solid backing and safeguard.
Elsewhere.
Wang Qingtan rested her crossed hands on the windowsill, her chin propped upon her arms as she watched Jiang Ning practice the Indestructible Vajra Body in the courtyard.
Her mind had already drifted far away.
After a long while, her gaze refocused on Jiang Ning.
She watched beads of sweat drip from him, his expression intent as waves of heat rolled from his body.
"I don't regret my own choice!!" Wang Qingtan murmured.
Then she rose.
She left the room, walked up to Jiang Ning, and stared straight at him.
After a long while.
Huff—
Jiang Ning exhaled softly and temporarily stopped his practice.
[This practice session of the Indestructible Vajra Body increased experience by a total of 27 points.]
Seeing the notification before him, Jiang Ning turned his attention back to Wang Qingtan.
Wang Qingtan was still wearing her long phoenix-wing gilt-gold dress.
Under the sunlight, the gown appeared even brighter and more dazzling.
"Why are you looking at me like that?" Jiang Ning asked.
"Do you want something I have?" Wang Qingtan said.
"What is it?"
"Glazed Treasure Flame, a kind of divine fire."
"Divine fire?" Jiang Ning froze.
"Mm!" Wang Qingtan