Arc 14Dongling City and Old Grudges

Jiang Ning traveled with his family to Dongling City, returned to Luoshui County to save Wang Jin, and confronted the Liu Family over its treatment of Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan. The family settled into a new home under Bai Luoyu’s protection as Yu Manyun remained determined to pursue her mission.

  • Jiang Ning discovered that the White Horned Dragon had attacked the demons of Luo Water Lake, found the hidden Dragon Carp Linglong, and decided to take his family to Dongling City.
  • Jiang Ning joined Liu Guangqi’s caravan and crossed Twin Suns Mountain, where Master Xu demanded tolls but refused a Su Family retainer’s offer.
  • After reaching Dongling City, Jiang Ning learned Yu Manyun had badly injured Wang Jin, secured Bai Luoyu’s protection for his family, and bought a riverside residence.
  • Jiang Ning carried Wang Jin to Medicine King Valley, where Lu Qingshan agreed to treat his shattered limbs completely.
  • Jiang Yiming fought Liu Boming after Liu Boming insulted the family and threatened Little Doubao, then rejected Liu Xinzhi when he criticized him without hearing his account.
  • Jiang Ning restrained Liu Xinzhi, confronted the Liu Family over Jiang Li’s injuries, and left with his family after demanding that they investigate their crimes and surrender.
  • Jiang Ning thanked Bai Luoyu for protecting his family, met Zhao Yulong, and heard about a young Vajra Temple monk who had mastered the unity of heaven and man and learned the Azure Dragon Strike in a day.
  • Jiang Ning returned to his new home, reassured Jiang Yiming and Liu Wanwan, refused Xiao Emei’s request to stay overnight, and let Linglong live in his artificial lake.
Chapters 326–350 Vol. 4 Read

Ch. 326Surging Source Energy Points!

Jiang Ning brought the old turtle home, fed it eel and Emperor's Flowing Essence, and asked it to protect his family. The next morning, his Source Energy had surged to 2793.67, and he discovered the Lunar Yin Stones had fused into a source of silver starlight.

  • Jiang Ning explained to Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan that the talking turtle was a demon, then left it to play with Little Doubao while he examined three Lunar Yin Stones.
  • Jiang Ning found that the stones were merging, put them together in his Sumeru Ring, and spent the day reading to improve his Literacy.
  • At dinner, the old turtle recognized the Emperor's Flowing Essence in the wine, and Jiang Ning asked it to stay and guard his family.
  • Jiang Ning fed the old turtle drops of his blood, which increased its cultivation, before reading through the night.
  • The next morning, Jiang Ning found his Source Energy had risen to 2793.67 and saw that the three Lunar Yin Stones had fused into a black pebble that released silver threads into wine.
  • Jiang Ning checked his skills and found that Wood-Chopping Saber Technique and Aquatic Prowess both met the requirements for a limit break.

Ch. 327Thirty Miles in an Instant—A Powerful Trait!

Jiang Ning broke Water Nature through its seventh limit break and gained the Great Five-Element Water Escape, a powerful but costly ability to merge with water and travel rapidly. After testing it and discovering he had crossed thirty li in an instant, he decided to prioritize improving Water Nature further to expand his underwater search range.

  • Jiang Ning spent Source Energy to break Water Affinity’s seventh limit and gained the Great Five-Element Water Escape innate divine ability.
  • Jiang Ning tested the ability in a frozen lake, discovering he could merge with the water and vanish from perception, but each use severely drained his strength and inner breath.
  • Jiang Ning used the escape art to cross the lake in an instant, then confirmed from the air that he had traveled about thirty li to Chaotic Era Shoal.
  • Jiang Ning returned to the lake, found that Water Nature let his spiritual force field control water within five li, and resolved to pursue its eighth limit break instead of improving his saber technique.

Ch. 328Eight Breakthroughs, Lord of Rivers!

Jiang Ning learned that a White Horned Dragon great demon dwelled in Luo Water Lake, but continued searching the lake for treasures and advanced Water Affinity to its eighth breakthrough. He gained the Lord of Rivers trait and tested its power in a river near North Qiu Mountain, discovering that it greatly amplified his strength, perception, water control, and recovery.

  • Jiang Ning questioned Old Softshell about its cultivation and learned that a White Horned Dragon great demon with at least a thousand years of cultivation lived in Luo Water Lake.
  • Jiang Ning decided to keep exploring the lake, relying on Great Five-Element Water Escape to protect himself, and gathered treasures while training the Inner Elixir Life-Nourishing Technique.
  • Jiang Ning merged a newly found Lunar Yin Stone fragment with his original stone and spent two thousand source energy points to advance Water Affinity to its eighth breakthrough.
  • Jiang Ning gained the Lord of Rivers trait, which let him draw on the strength of rivers, and went to North Qiu Mountain to test it.
  • Jiang Ning found that rivers vastly increased his power and perception, strengthened his water control, and rapidly replenished the energy he spent on Great Five-Element Water Escape.

Ch. 329Great Demon White Horned Dragon

Jiang Ning followed Old Softshell’s memory northeast through Luo Water Lake, searching for a gathering place of demon creatures and discovering evidence that the great demon White Horned Dragon had attacked a submerged palace. The chapter ended with Jiang Ning feeling the terrifying chill left by the White Horned Dragon’s battle and realizing how weak he was compared with it.

  • Jiang Ning decided to investigate the northeast after Old Softshell recalled that a giant shrimp had once invited him to join a group of lake demons.
  • Jiang Ning traveled across the lakebed, used the Great Five-Element Water Escape twice, and then resumed searching northeast while gathering treasures.
  • Jiang Ning and Old Softshell found a fresh giant shrimp claw, and Old Softshell identified it as belonging to the shrimp he had met more than two hundred years earlier.
  • Jiang Ning found a demon turtle’s shell, learned its former owner had about three hundred years of cultivation, and stored the unusually hard shell in his Sumeru Ring.
  • Jiang Ning and Old Softshell discovered a collapsed palace, where Old Softshell recognized traces left by the great demon White Horned Dragon.
  • Jiang Ning touched the ice left by the White Horned Dragon and felt its bone-deep chill, leaving him wary of confronting the demon.

Ch. 330Capture the Dragon Carp and Head to the Prefectural City!

Jiang Ning uncovered the surviving Dragon Carp Linglong in the ruins beneath Luo Water Lake, bound her to him with the Divine Scion’s Vassal mark, and learned that the White Horned Dragon had killed her guardian, Turtle Grandpa. After considering the demon’s threat, Jiang Ning decided to travel to the prefectural city with his family before the imperial examination.

  • Jiang Ning found a hidden Dragon Carp beneath the ruins and fed her his blood, awakening her bloodline and making her feel trust and closeness toward him.
  • The Dragon Carp told Jiang Ning that her guardian, Turtle Grandpa, had sent her into hiding before facing a huge white dragon; Jiang Ning identified the attacker as the White Horned Dragon and showed her Turtle Grandpa’s shell.
  • Linglong vowed to avenge Turtle Grandpa, while Jiang Ning reflected on the White Horned Dragon’s slaughter of demon gathering places and the danger it might pose to people around Luo Water Lake.
  • Jiang Ning counted his gains, including Linglong, treasures, and valuables, then decided to join his eldest brother and sister-in-law on their trip to the prefectural city before the imperial examination.

Ch. 331This Is My Niece

Jiang Ning prepared to travel to Dongling City with Lü Yi, while prioritizing Literacy training and relying on his powerful river-based abilities for safety. His niece Little Doubao visited, met the talking dragon carp Linglong, and invited both Linglong and Old Softshell to breakfast.

  • Jiang Ning decided to save his Source Energy for Literacy and planned to leave for Dongling City with Lü Yi, warning that the Luo River area might soon become dangerous.
  • Jiang Ning reviewed his Lord of Rivers trait and its overwhelming power, then continued reading while gaining Literacy experience.
  • Little Doubao arrived to see Jiang Ning, reunited with him, and went to breakfast with him.
  • Little Doubao met the talking dragon carp Linglong and invited her to join them for fish soup.
  • Old Softshell woke up, asked to go along, and Little Doubao picked him up.

Ch. 332Farewells One by One

Jiang Ning visited his family and prepared to leave Luoshui County for Dongling City with Jiang Li’s family, while warning Wang Jin about a dangerous great demon in Luo Water Lake. After cultivating at the martial academy, he continued making farewell visits before setting out.

  • Jiang Yiming told Jiang Ning he had entered the ranks of the Martial Dao, and Jiang Ning agreed with Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan to leave for Dongling City that afternoon so Yiming could enroll in the Martial Academy.
  • Jiang Ning visited Blue-Wave Martial Academy, gave Wang Jin meat from a demon electric eel, and told him to leave Luoshui County because a great demon was slaughtering aquatic creatures and might come ashore.
  • Jiang Ning practiced the Inner Elixir Life-Nourishing Technique at the martial academy and reached 4,049 experience points toward Major Accomplishment.
  • Jiang Ning sent Lü Yi home to pack, then visited the Inspection Office and headed to Myriad Splendor Tower to see Lin Qingyi.
  • Lin Qingyi complained that Jiang Ning had disturbed her sleep in broad daylight.

Ch. 333Fourth Rank Within Reach, Leaving the City!

Jiang Ning discussed the White Horned Dragon threat with Lin Qingyi, then left Luoshui City with his family for Dongling City while preparing to break through to fourth rank. Yu Manyun arrived in Luoshui City to seek Jiang Ning, unaware that he had already departed.

  • Jiang Ning told Lin Qingyi about the great demon at Luo Water Lake, and she explained its cultivation paths and why it was unlikely to come ashore in an era ruled by humanity.
  • Lin Qingyi drank heavily and invited Jiang Ning to help her to bed, but he tucked her in and left without taking advantage of the situation.
  • Yu Manyun arrived at Luoshui City to invite Jiang Ning to Water-Moon Sword Palace and entered just as his carriages departed.
  • Jiang Ning read in the carriage and considered how his Thunderclap Fruits had given him nearly two jiazi of cultivation and brought him close to transforming his inner breath and reaching fourth rank.

Ch. 334Twin Suns Mountain

Yu Manyun searched Jiang Ning’s empty residence while he and his family camped on the road to Dongling City. After several days of travel, the convoy reached Twin Suns Mountain, where a seventh-rank martial artist led a bandit stockade, and Jiang Ning remained unconcerned about a possible clash.

  • Yu Manyun found Jiang Ning’s residence empty and decided to ask about his martial hall master the next day.
  • Jiang Ning cared for Little Doubao during the cold night, then stayed awake reading while Old Tortoise kept watch.
  • During the following days, Jiang Ning continued cultivating and reading as his family traveled toward Dongling City.
  • Jiang Ning joined Liu Guangqi’s merchant caravan to avoid trouble on the unsafe roads.
  • Liu Guangqi warned Jiang Ning that a stockade chief collected tolls at Twin Suns Mountain, and Jiang Li explained that the chief was a seventh-rank Martial Dao practitioner from Vajra Temple.
  • Jiang Ning reassured Jiang Li that a conflict at Twin Suns Mountain would not cause serious trouble.

Ch. 335White-Robed Monk, Reincarnation of the Buddha!

At Twin Suns Mountain, a white-robed monk learned that his senior brother, Master Xu, had killed people he believed deserved it, then accompanied him to confront a caravan. Master Xu collected a toll from a veiled woman who praised his deeds and invited him to join the Su Family, an offer he rejected.

  • The white-robed monk declined wine until Master Xu quoted a Buddhist saying, then asked whether Master Xu had broken the precept against killing.
  • Master Xu admitted that he had killed people he judged guilty, including rapists and child traffickers, despite their not all deserving death under Great Xia's laws.
  • Jiang Ning entered Twin Suns Mountain with his family's caravan and noticed that its bandits showed signs of martial training.
  • Master Xu confronted the caravan and demanded tolls, while Head Escort Jin tensed at the sight of the powerful monk.
  • A veiled woman offered five hundred taels for the caravan and invited Master Xu to become a Su Family retainer, but he refused.

Ch. 336Daoist Heavenly Eye? Martial Dao Heavenly Eye? Eye of Heaven?

Jiang Ning’s caravan reached Dongling City after he encountered a mysterious white-robed monk whose Heavenly Eye reacted to Jiang Ning’s own. Meanwhile, Yu Manyun learned Jiang Ning’s destination and set out after him, while Wang Jin’s disciple regretted betraying his whereabouts; the chapter ended with Jiang Ning arriving at the city as officials waited at its gates for him.

  • Jiang Ning and the white-robed monk sensed each other’s powerful physiques and Heavenly Eyes, and the monk warned his senior brother that Jiang Ning was an expert who might match him.
  • Yu Manyun learned from martial academy disciples that Jiang Ning had gone to Dongling City, chose not to kill Wang Jin, and rode after Jiang Ning.
  • Wang Jin cursed the disciple who had revealed Jiang Ning’s destination, while the disciple briefly considered killing Wang Jin before backing down.
  • The caravan reached Dongling City, where Jiang Ning admired its imposing walls and thanked Liu Guangqi for helping him during the journey.
  • Two officials at the city gate waited for Jiang Ning so they could tell him that his master had encountered trouble in Luoshui County.

Ch. 337Entering Dongling City

Jiang Ning reached Dongling City and learned that Wang Jin had been gravely injured in Luoshui County, likely by Yu Manyun. Before returning to get Wang Jin treated at Medicine King Valley, he arranged protection for his family by summoning Xiao Emei and seeking Bai Luoyu’s help.

  • Two Dongling City Inspection Office personnel recognized Jiang Ning and greeted him with deference, surprising Liu Guangqi and the Su Family’s legitimate daughter.
  • The Inspection Office personnel told Jiang Ning that Wang Jin had suffered devastating injuries in Luoshui County, and Jiang Ning suspected Yu Manyun was responsible.
  • Jiang Ning entered Dongling City with Jiang Li and settled his family at Riverside Tower, deciding to return to Luoshui County after securing their safety.
  • Jiang Ning sent a Skyborne Letterbird to summon Xiao Emei from Water-Moon Sword Palace to protect Jiang Li’s family.
  • Jiang Ning planned to ask Bai Luoyu, the Commandery Inspector, for protection so he could leave for Luoshui County and take Wang Jin to Medicine King Valley.

Ch. 338Meeting Bai Luoyu

Jiang Ning visited Bai Luoyu in Dongling City and asked him to protect his elder brother’s family from Yu Manyun. Bai Luoyu promised to handle the threat and helped Jiang Ning find a spacious riverside residence near his own, leaving Jiang Ning ready to arrange the purchase.

  • Jiang Ning crossed into Dongling City's eastern district and paid a vendor five hundred copper coins for steamed cakes.
  • Jiang Ning arrived at Bai Residence, where Bai Luoyu welcomed him and invited him to drink.
  • Jiang Ning told Bai Luoyu about the danger facing his elder brother and their family, and Bai Luoyu vowed to protect them from Yu Manyun and Water-Moon Sword Palace.
  • Jiang Ning told Bai Luoyu that his family was staying at Riverside Tower and that he wanted to buy a nearby home in the eastern district.
  • Bai Luoyu summoned Wang Fugui, who presented a state-seized residence less than a li from Bai Residence that met Jiang Ning's requirements.
  • Jiang Ning inspected the deed for the six-and-a-half-mu riverside residence and approved its location and size.

Ch. 339Return to Luoshui County

Jiang Ning settled his family into a residence in Dongling City, then used the Great Five-Element Water Escape to return quickly to Luoshui County after learning Yu Manyun might be responsible for Wang Jin’s injuries. He arrived at Blue-Wave Martial Academy and found Wang Jin bandaged in bed with Hong Minghu and Ye Qiu nearby.

  • Jiang Ning thanked Bai Luoyu for arranging security, furniture, and servants for his new residence, while Bai Luoyu promised to watch for Yu Manyun.
  • Jiang Ning jumped from the East District city wall into the Nu River and used the Great Five-Element Water Escape to travel toward Luoshui County.
  • Zhao Yulong asked Bai Luoyu about Jiang Ning, learned that he had returned to Luoshui County because of a matter involving Yu Manyun, and requested to meet him when he came back to Dongling City.
  • Jiang Ning arrived at Blue-Wave Martial Academy, surprising Zhou Xing and Cheng Ran, and asked where Wang Jin was.
  • Jiang Ning entered Wang Jin’s room, greeted Hong Minghu and Ye Qiu, and saw Wang Jin lying in bed wrapped in bandages.

Ch. 340Jiang Ning of Luoshui County Visits the Valley! (Thanks to Xingzai Reading for the Generous Donation)

Jiang Ning learned that Wang Jin’s injuries were far worse than they appeared and carried him toward Medicine King Valley to seek Lu Qingshan’s help. After demonstrating his extraordinary strength and revealing his inner breath had reached two sixty-year cycles, Jiang Ning arrived at the valley and announced himself by striding through the air with Wang Jin on his back.

  • Doctor Niu told Jiang Ning that Wang Jin’s meridians were destroyed, his legs were shattered, and he could not fully recover with ordinary treatment.
  • Jiang Ning decided to take Wang Jin to Medicine King Valley, and Wang Jin agreed after hearing that Lu Qingshan had healed Jiang Li’s arm.
  • Jiang Ning carried Wang Jin out of Luoshui County, and Wang Jin learned that Jiang Ning had gained the power of two sixty-year cycles from Thunderclap Fruits.
  • Jiang Ning crossed forests and mountain ravines while rapidly recovering his strength in a stream, then continued toward Medicine King Valley.
  • Lu Qingshan discussed an order for antidote pills from King Huai'an before Jiang Ning announced his arrival and appeared walking through the air with Wang Jin on his back.

Ch. 341Arriving on Air, Entering Medicine King Valley!

Jiang Ning arrived at Medicine King Valley carrying his injured master, Wang Jin, and displayed his astonishing ability to walk through the air. Lu Qingshan agreed to treat Wang Jin in exchange for Jiang Ning’s promised favor, while the valley’s elders began plotting ways to win Jiang Ning’s goodwill.

  • Jiang Ning carried Wang Jin through the air to Medicine King Valley, and Lu Qingshan judged his strength greater than that of an ordinary Grandmaster.
  • Lu Qingshan welcomed Jiang Ning and agreed to treat Wang Jin completely after Jiang Ning promised him a favor.
  • Lu Qingshan examined Wang Jin, determined that his severe injuries could be fully healed, and assigned Huang Yu to care for him.
  • Lu Qingshan told the elders that Jiang Ning’s favor could benefit the valley greatly, and they agreed to spare no effort in treating Wang Jin.
  • The elders suggested using young women to get close to Jiang Ning, while Elder Huang was pleased that he had already sent his granddaughter, Huang Yu, to meet him.

Ch. 342Dongling City's Liu Family

Jiang Ning cultivated at Medicine King Valley, left his injured master in Lu Qingshan’s care, and hurried toward Dongling City to protect his family from Yu Manyun. Meanwhile, Yu Manyun reached the city, and Liu Wanwan’s family was confronted at the Liu residence, where Liu Sansheng intervened and punished a steward who had insulted them.

  • Jiang Ning climbed above Medicine King Valley and cultivated the Inner Elixir Life-Nourishing Technique, bringing it close to Major Mastery as he prepared to avenge Wang Jin.
  • Lu Qingshan told Jiang Ning that Wang Jin’s shattered hand bones would require a long recovery, and Jiang Ning left his master in Medicine King Valley’s care before departing for Dongling City.
  • Jiang Ning worried that Yu Manyun, who had attacked Wang Jin and might target his family, had traveled toward Dongling City.
  • Yu Manyun arrived at Dongling City after riding and traveling on foot in pursuit of Jiang Ning, then entered the city to rest and seek information.
  • A Liu Family steward insulted Liu Wanwan, Jiang Li, and Little Doubao, and the steward’s son attacked Jiang Li before Jiang Yiming drove him back.
  • Liu Sansheng arrived, slapped the steward, ordered him and his son to receive twenty heavy cane strokes, and reassured Little Doubao while fearing Jiang Ning’s power.

Ch. 343Return to Dongling City

Jiang Ning returned to Dongling City, learned that Yu Manyun was at the Water-Moon Sword Palace residence, and weighed the danger of confronting her. As Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan reunited with the Liu Family, Yu Manyun rejected Xiao Emei’s warning and remained determined to pursue her mission against Jiang Ning.

  • Liu Sansheng welcomed Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan to the Liu Family after learning Commander Jiang had returned to Luoshui County.
  • Jiang Ning learned Yu Manyun had arrived in Dongling City and discussed her with Xiao Emei, telling her to send news by carrier pigeon.
  • A young girl spotted Jiang Ning near the city wall and recognized him as the man she believed had jumped into the river.
  • Jiang Ning found his residence empty of his elder brother’s family and went with Lü Yi to the Liu Family.
  • Liu Wanwan and Jiang Li waited at the Liu Family while Third Uncle sent the children to the back courtyard and said he wanted to speak with her privately.
  • Xiao Emei warned Yu Manyun not to make an enemy of Jiang Ning, but Yu Manyun refused to abandon her mission.

Ch. 344Jiang Yiming Showed His Might, Jiang Ning Backed Him Up!

Jiang Yiming confronted Liu Boming and his followers after they insulted his parents and threatened Little Doubao. With Jiang Ning secretly backing him, Jiang Yiming revealed his Martial Dao Ninth Rank strength and beat Liu Boming until the Liu Family intervened.

  • Jiang Yiming shielded Little Doubao as Liu Boming and Liu Rensheng arrived and mocked him and his family.
  • Liu Boming threatened to take Little Doubao, and Jiang Yiming cracked the courtyard tiles with a stomp to warn them off.
  • Jiang Ning watched from a nearby building and assured Jiang Yiming that he would handle the consequences.
  • Jiang Yiming charged the two guards, sent them flying, seized Liu Boming, and slapped him repeatedly.
  • Jiang Yiming knocked Liu Boming unconscious and raised his hand to strike again before Liu Family members entered the courtyard and shouted for him to stop.

Ch. 345Liu Wanwan: What Is the Liu Family? A Nest of Beasts??

Jiang Yiming defended Little Doubao and confronted the Liu Family elders after Liu Boming insulted his parents and threatened her. Liu Wanwan arrived to hear his account and challenged Liu Xinyi over his insults, leaving the family conflict on the verge of escalating.

  • Liu Xinyi arrived and ordered Jiang Yiming to release Liu Boming, but Jiang Yiming struck Liu Boming again and traded insults with Liu Xinyi.
  • Liu Xinzhi arrived with Liu Wanwan and Jiang Li, and Liu Xinyi urged him to reject the plan to restore Liu Wanwan to the family genealogy and acknowledge Jiang Li.
  • Liu Xinzhi criticized Jiang Yiming without first hearing his side, prompting Jiang Yiming to reject him as his maternal grandfather and condemn the Liu Family.
  • Liu Wanwan asked Jiang Yiming what had happened, and he said Liu Boming had insulted his parents and tried to hurt Little Doubao.
  • Liu Xinyi demanded the right to discipline Jiang Yiming, but Liu Wanwan defended her son and challenged Liu Xinyi for calling him a little bastard.

Ch. 346Bai Luoyu's Arrival

Jiang Ning arrived at the Liu Family to protect Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan after they were mistreated, then summoned Inspector Bai Luoyu to establish his standing in Dongling City. The Liu Family was left stunned by Jiang Ning’s friendship with Bai Luoyu as Old Wei prepared to confront him.

  • Liu Wanwan accused Liu Xinyi’s family of adultery and attempted murder, and Liu Xinzhi tried to strike her before Jiang Li intervened.
  • Jiang Ning arrived, restrained Liu Xinzhi, wounded the Liu steward’s son with a stone, and helped Jiang Li expel a mouthful of dark blood.
  • Old Wei arrived and challenged Jiang Ning, but Jiang Ning dismissed him and waited for the person he had invited.
  • Bai Luoyu arrived with his trusted subordinates and greeted Jiang Ning as a brother, shocking the Liu Family.
  • Jiang Ning explained through his actions that Bai Luoyu’s presence would make the Liu Family treat Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan with greater respect.

Ch. 347Inner Breath Like an Abyss, an Astonishing Presence!

Bai Luoyu arrested Elder Wei while Jiang Ning confronted the Liu Family with an overwhelming aura and gave them a chance to investigate their own crimes and surrender. After leaving with Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan, Jiang Ning agreed to help his elder brother improve his martial arts.

  • Bai Luoyu took Elder Wei to the Inspection Office for questioning after stopping him from threatening Jiang Ning.
  • Jiang Ning unleashed an aura like an abyss, shocked Bai Luoyu and Elder Wei, and demanded that Liu Xinzhi reveal who had injured Jiang Li.
  • Liu Xinzhi blamed the incident on his son and another man, while Jiang Ning told the Liu Family to investigate its crimes and surrender before leaving with his family.
  • Liu Sansheng warned Liu Xinzhi and Liu Xinyi to take Jiang Ning's offer seriously, but Liu Xinzhi dismissed him and ordered him out.
  • Jiang Ning told Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan that Wang Jin was being treated at Medicine King Valley and urged them to bring Old Tortoise for protection.
  • Jiang Li said he wanted to train in martial arts, and Jiang Ning agreed to help him improve using his purified essence blood.

Ch. 348A Grandmaster Arrives in Person

Jiang Ning visited Bai Luoyu after demonstrating his formidable inner power at the Liu Family, and they discussed the Thunderclap Fruit that had strengthened him. Bai Luoyu introduced him to Zhao Yulong, the Dongling City Inspection Office Chief and a Grandmaster, who praised Jiang Ning and revealed that he had recently encountered another young prodigy of comparable promise.

  • Jiang Ning brought Bai Luoyu the roasted meat of a fish demon with more than two hundred years of cultivation and thanked him for helping his family.
  • Jiang Ning told Bai Luoyu that a century-old Thunderclap Fruit had raised his inner power by a sexagenary cycle, and Bai Luoyu explained the fruit's immense value.
  • Bai Luoyu told Jiang Ning that Zhao Yulong, the Dongling City Inspection Office Chief and a Grandmaster, was coming to meet him.
  • Zhao Yulong arrived at the Bai Residence and praised Jiang Ning as truly remarkable.
  • Bai Luoyu asked who the other prodigy was, and Zhao Yulong said he had met another young talent comparable to Jiang Ning within the past few days.

Ch. 349The Approachable Grandmaster Zhao!

Jiang Ning joined Bai Luoyu and Zhao Yulong for a feast, where they discussed a gifted young monk and Zhao Yulong encouraged Jiang Ning to make use of his contribution points. As Jiang Ning returned home, he felt reassured that Zhao Yulong and Bai Luoyu’s support would help protect him from the Qinghe Earl’s Estate.

  • Bai Luoyu welcomed Zhao Yulong to a meal of fish demon meat that Jiang Ning had brought, and the three discussed the demon’s hundred-year-old thunderclap fruit.
  • Zhao Yulong told Bai Luoyu and Jiang Ning about a young Vajra Temple monk who had mastered the unity of heaven and man and learned the Azure Dragon Strike in a day.
  • The three ate and drank together, and Zhao Yulong explained that he had approved Jiang Ning’s million contribution points because the rules loophole had been his responsibility.
  • As Zhao Yulong departed, he invited Jiang Ning to visit the Inspection Office the next day and use his contribution points there.
  • Jiang Ning and Bai Luoyu exchanged praise before Jiang Ning headed home, reflecting that Zhao Yulong’s goodwill eased his concerns about the Qinghe Earl’s Estate.

Ch. 350Inner Elixir Life-Nourishing Technique Reached Great Mastery, Just One Step Away!

Jiang Ning returned to his family, settled into a renovated residence in Dongling City, and learned that Yu Manyun still intended to act against him. The next morning, with his Inner Elixir Life-Nourishing Technique one step from major success, he welcomed Linglong into his courtyard lake and sent her to fetch Old Tortoise.

  • Liu Wanwan welcomed Jiang Ning home with a hot meal, and Jiang Ning reassured her that their family ties were not something to regret.
  • Jiang Yiming thanked Jiang Ning for protecting the family, and Jiang Ning toasted him for defending his parents and urged him to work hard before hardship arrived.
  • Lü Yi showed Jiang Ning his renovated courtyard, where an artificial lake connected to the waterways outside.
  • Xiao Emei reported that Yu Manyun had no intention of giving up, then asked to stay the night; Jiang Ning refused and sent her away.
  • Jiang Ning woke to find his Inner Elixir Life-Nourishing Technique close to major success, allowed Linglong to stay in his lake, and sent her to call Old Tortoise.
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