Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 490 - 117: Promotion to Standard Eighth Grade! (Vote for Monthly Tickets!!)_2

Chapter 490: Chapter 117: Promotion to Standard Eighth Grade! (Vote for Monthly Tickets!!)_2

Due to the era, compared to the Immortals and deities of the Ancient Era, their strength has diminished as they rely more on the external environment than Martial Artists do.

Having learned this information, Jiang Ning immediately felt much more assured.

His greatest concern had been the eventual encounter with the Black Lotus Mother.

As for the Palace Master of the Water Moon Sword Palace, he was not very worried.

He himself was a government official; the Palace Master of the Water Moon Sword Palace was not without her own concerns, for she stood behind the Water Moon Sword Palace.

No matter what, she had to consider her identity.

And Great Xia had not yet descended into complete chaos, so even if she was strong, she was only considered a master in the territory of Dongling County.

Across Great Xia, there were plenty of strong people who could surpass her.

If she dared to be arrogant, one day the Water Moon Sword Palace might become the target and be razed to the ground.

Jiang Ning also believed that the Palace Master, who had brought the Water Moon Sword Palace to become the leading force in Dongling County, was not a fool and knew the stakes involved.

Just like Lu Qingshan, the Valley Master of Medicine King Valley, before.

What was his strength back then, and what was the strength of Valley Master Lu Qingshan?

But at that time, Lu Qingshan chose to clear up the grievances between him and Medicine King Valley while Jiang Ning was still weak.

The key point was his identity at the time.

Deputy Commander of the Luoshui County Inspection Office, an Eighth-Rank Official.

To move against him was to openly provoke the Inspection Office and Martial Saint Mansion.

The same logic applied to the Palace Master of the Water Moon Sword Palace.

Unless she was insane, how could she hastily take action?

Moreover, reaching the peak of Fourth Grade strength did not make him feel unattainably high.

Given another three to eight days to complete the forging of his Jade Bones, he, on the achievement of Martial Arts Nine Grade, could be considered as one of the Fifth Grade strong people.

If everything went smoothly and the weather was good, he could reach the stage of Inner Breath condensed into Gang in about a month, reducing the gap between himself and the Palace Master of the Water Moon Sword Palace even further.

Thus, he was not very worried about this matter.

As for the trouble with the God Worship Sect, it was even simpler.

By the time the Blood and Flesh God would trouble him, the Black Lotus Mother would have already come knocking.

With these thoughts in mind, Jiang Ning felt assured.

He also understood that his current priority was to increase his official rank, enhance his authority in the Inspection Office, and learn more about the higher mysteries of Martial Arts.

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"Senior!" Jiang Ning clasped his fists, "If I want to get promoted, do I just need enough Contribution Points?"

The old woman glanced at Jiang Ning and immediately understood the purpose of his visit today.

She nodded, "Contribution Points at the Inspection Office represent the merits you have earned. With enough merits, you can naturally be promoted."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning asked again, "Senior, what level of authority is needed to obtain information on Martial Arts Fifth Grade from the mansion?"

"With your current Secondary Eighth-Rank official position, you only need to be promoted half a rank," the old woman said.

"How many Contribution Points are needed for a half-rank promotion?" Jiang Ning asked again.

"One hundred thousand," the old woman replied.

Hearing this number, Jiang Ning couldn’t help but inhale sharply.

One hundred thousand Contribution Points, even at the official exchange rate for silver, was equivalent to spending one hundred thousand silver taels for a promotion.

What about future promotions? How many Contribution Points would they require?

At the thought, he couldn’t help but feel pained.

One hundred thousand silver, if used to buy Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures for absorption, could bring a substantial increase in Source Energy Points.

Now, however, he was spending it all, and it was false to say that he didn’t feel the pinch.

But thinking of the importance of advancing his rank and authority, he knew it was a necessary expense.

At that moment,

The old woman looked at Jiang Ning again.

"Feeling a bit reluctant, aren’t you?" She already knew that Jiang Ning had amassed more than one hundred thousand points, and also knew that he could afford to spend them.

"Indeed, somewhat reluctant!" Jiang Ning earnestly nodded.

Hearing this, the old woman spoke lightly, "Go take the Imperial Examination for Martial Artists!"

"Martial Imperial Examination?" Jiang Ning was surprised by the old woman’s suggestion.

The old woman nodded slightly, "With your strength, it shouldn’t be difficult to pass the Martial Imperial Examination!"

"In the Inspection Office, if you have a scholarly title, the Contribution Points required for promotion is halved."

"If you can obtain the title of Military Scholar, up until Standard Seventh Grade, the Contribution Points required for promotion is halved."

"To seize the title of Imperial Examination Martial Artist, up until Standard Fifth Grade, the Contribution Points required for promotion is halved."

"If you can capture the title of Martial Arts Top Scholar, up until Standard Third Grade, the Contribution Points required for promotion is halved."

"As for further up, it’s no longer a matter of Contribution Points."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning was very excited.

He had already been considering taking the Martial Imperial Examination.

In Great Xia, a scholarly title was one of the best forms of protection.

It was as important as having an official position.

So, he had already planned this.

He prepared to participate in this year’s Martial and Literary Imperial Examinations after spring, dual titles added to his name, combined with his official position in the Inspection Office.

Anyone who wanted to move against him has to think over it several times.

This was also why he was not particularly worried about the Water Moon Sword Palace.

Having heard what the old woman had said, he was even more resolved.

Once the Martial Imperial Examination began, he needed to make a trip to Dongling City and participate in it.

The Martial Imperial Examination, with the lowest title being Military Scholar, required a trip to Dongling City to seize it.

Seeing Jiang Ning with a contemplative expression, the old woman could not help but smile.

"Why not bear with it for now, and after spring starts, first obtain a title and then come to me to exchange Contribution Points for higher rank and authority?"

"No!" Jiang Ning immediately shook his head, and then ten pieces of gold-inlaid jade suddenly appeared in his hands!