Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 503 - 122: Strength Enhancement (Requesting Monthly Tickets!!)
Chapter 503: Chapter 122: Strength Enhancement (Requesting Monthly Tickets!!)
Internal Affairs Office.
"Thank you for the guidance, senior!" Jiang Ning bowed with his hands clasped.
The old woman said, "You should go back first! I cannot produce the reward of one million Contribution Points right now; it will take some time. Wait for the envoy from the county to arrive, and at that time, the one million Contribution Points and the merits from quelling the Black Mountain Army’s rebellion on New Year’s Eve will be distributed together!"
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning was resolute, "I understand, elder."
"There’s more," the old woman spoke again, "During this time, you need to consider your future plans carefully. A small place can hardly raise a true dragon. With the strength you have reached today, continuing to stay here will not help you in the future; it will actually hinder your development."
"I understand," Jiang Ning said once more, his expression serene.
He had long known what he wanted!
He also understood what he was after!
After leaving the Inspection Office, he once again boarded the carriage, which carried him towards home.
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Previously, he lacked books to increase his Literacy and Judgement Experience.
Since he had Lv Yi, who had collected books from various places, he now had enough reading material to progress in the Skill of Reading and Writing.
However, despite having his blood-boosting gift, Lv Yi had still not formally reached Martial Arts Nine Grade during this period.
The main factor was that all the trivial matters were handled solely by Lv Yi.
Looking at Lv Yi, who was kneeling and quietly reading in the carriage, Jiang Ning couldn’t help but show a slight smile.
Taking her in had indeed proven to be of great help.
He didn’t have to worry about daily living and menial tasks, allowing him to concentrate on Martial Arts; such comfort should not be taken for granted.
And now, under his influence, Lv Yi also took the time to read when possible.
This made him feel even more gratified.
Jiang Ning’s gaze caused Lv Yi to lift her head.
"Why is young master looking at me like that?" Lv Yi asked.
Jiang Ning smiled, "When did you start reading?"
Hearing this, Lv Yi replied with a smile in her eyes, "Young master is a learned person. Since I follow you, I can’t be too ignorant. If I’m too ignorant, maybe one day young master will not want me anymore."
Seeing the light in Lv Yi’s eyes, Jiang Ning couldn’t help but voice the doubt in his heart.
"Little Lv, I’m quite curious."
"Young master, please speak!" said Lv Yi.
"Why would you be willing to follow me? There are no benefits to being by my side," Jiang Ning said.
Upon hearing this, Lv Yi pursed her lips and then began to speak, "Because young master treats me well."
"Treats you well?" Jiang Ning was visibly surprised when he heard Lv Yi’s words.
He then asked, "How have I treated you well?"
"Young master, such a person of high status, that night you were willing to send a lowly servant like me home and worried about me walking the night road alone," Lv Yi said with a pursed mouth, suddenly lost in memories.
"How is that considered good?" Jiang Ning, puzzled and very much perplexed.
Seeing this, Lv Yi smiled softly and said nothing more.
...
Several days later.
Even though nearly a month had passed in the new year.
The temperature had still not warmed up, and the skies had not cleared.
Every day was either overcast or occasionally dotted with snowflakes.
But these days, the desolation of Luoshui County had lessened somewhat, and there was a bit more vitality.
Because the Xie family had heeded Commander Jiang’s orders, they opened up the granaries to distribute grain and provide porridge, ensuring that all the citizens could safely get through the cold winter.
Although there were still complaints—because the white porridge often contained a lot of sand, causing many to curse—
Many faces of the citizens revealed vitality and smiles.
Some even suggested erecting a statue in honor of Commander Jiang to receive the reverence of all the citizens.
When this suggestion was represented by Mr. Li, a highly respected man among the outer city’s citizens, and brought to his door, Jiang Ning merely pondered for a moment, then nodded in agreement.
He knew this was a ploy by Xie Zhengtian of the Xie family.
Spreading his good name throughout the city was also stoked by the people of the Xie family behind the scenes.
Originally, he had no opinions about such acts of fame.
But when he heard the word "reverence", he suddenly had some thoughts.
He was aware that the Blood and Flesh God of the God Worship Sect and the Black Lotus Mother of the Black Lotus Sect also received reverence.
This meant the reverence of the masses was helpful to such Gods.
Now, he too held the Authority of a God.
[Divinity]: 2
[Authority]: Flesh Regeneration (minor 13.46%), Divine Descendant Favored (fragment, extremely damaged.)
After taking a glimpse at the display on his panel, he promptly agreed to Mr. Li’s request.
To let the citizens erect a statue in his honor and receive their reverence.
He also wanted to try and see if the reverence of the citizens would be of help to him.
If it was, then this could be a viable path.
...
Upon waking up early.
Jiang Ning opened the tightly closed door and saw the overcast sky outside.
Though there were no snowflakes falling from the sky, the temperature was still extremely low, with the perceived temperature being at least minus ten degrees Celsius.
Such a temperature, he had never felt in the south even during the coldest times of his former life, only in the north did he experience such bitter cold.
Back then, even wearing thick down jackets, he felt the bone-chilling coldness seeping into his bones.
"This weather is truly lethal; if it is man-made, the karma must not be light!" Looking up at the gloomy sky, Jiang Ning sighed lightly.
Then he shook his head and chuckled, "Perhaps there is no karma, only a comfort for ordinary people’s elusive souls."
In his previous life, he did not believe in karma, either good being rewarded with good or evil being punished with evil.
