Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

In the courtyard.

Jiang Li and Liuu Wanwan's gazes were drawn to the turtle on the ground.

Ever since the turtle had spoken, their eyes had not moved away.

"Ah Ning, how can this little turtle talk?" Jiang Li asked.

"You're the little turtle!!!" the turtle muttered under its breath.

With a thought, its body rapidly inflated until it was two or three pounds in size.

Seeing this, Jiang Li's eyes widened even more.

Jiang Ning looked down at the turtle and began to explain, "This old turtle is a small demon from Luoshui Lake that has gained spiritual awareness. Once awakened, it's natural for such a creature to speak human language."

"A small demon?" The astonishment on Jiang Li's face deepened.

He looked incredulously at the old turtle at Jiang Ning's feet.

Mythical creatures of legend were now alive before his very eyes.

After a moment,

he silently shook his head, suppressing the shock in his heart.

Meanwhile, Jiang Ning felt the changes taking place inside his body as he digested the electric eel meat.

Aside from being extremely delicious, it was also highly nourishing.

As the fish meat entered his stomach, it released warm currents into his limbs and bones while being digested.

However, in this respect, it didn't feel as effective as the meat of the White Dragon Fish.

At the same time, he could clearly sense that the fish meat was energy-rich and had a strong satiating effect.

Beyond that, there were no other noticeable changes.

He felt much more at ease.

According to his own experience, ordinary people could also eat this kind of fish meat for its health benefits.

"Sister-in-law, please take care of the fish. But remember not to cook too much at a time—it's not very easy to digest!"

"Understood!" Liuu Wanwan nodded.

Jiang Ning then kicked the turtle on the ground lightly.

"Follow me!"

"Uncle, can you let me play with the little turtle?" Little Dumpling immediately clung to Jiang Ning's clothes, a look of pleading in her eyes.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning looked down at the old turtle on the ground and then nodded.

"Yay! I love Uncle the most!!" Little Dumpling was immediately overjoyed, her twin braids flying up and down.

Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile and ruffled Little Dumpling's head.

He then looked at the old turtle, "Play with my little niece, and when you return, I'll treat you to something that can increase your Dao."

Upon hearing this,

the old turtle's previously dull eyes suddenly shone brightly, and it nodded repeatedly.

"No problem!"

"I'll make sure to take good care of the little master!!" It seemed almost afraid that Jiang Ning might change his mind.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning smiled and walked towards his own courtyard.

...

Back in his courtyard,

he took out three Taiyin Stones and placed them on the table.

His mind immediately went back to the scene he had witnessed in the old turtle's lair at the bottom of the lake.

Amidst the swirling silver liquid, a strand of pure gold Emperor's Liquid rolled within.

From his understanding,

the silver liquid was a diluted state of Emperor's Liquid, which was far less effective than the real Emperor's Liquid.

The golden strand, as pure as it was, matched the descriptions found in the books.

For birds, beasts, flowers, and trees, it was a miraculous substance that could awaken spiritual intelligence.

Even for him, it was a truly good thing.

From what he had seen today, he understood how genuine Emperor's Liquid came to be.

"But why did those fragmented stones that produce Emperor's Liquid drop into the Luoshui?" Jiang Ning pondered in his heart.

Then he looked again at the three Taiyin Stones on the table, one large and two small.

The largest one was a part of today's findings.

At this moment, his expression froze, and his gaze sharpened.

The three Taiyin Stones, now placed together, were emitting a luminous moonlight and gradually integrating.

The largest Taiyin Stone was absorbing the two slightly smaller ones.

Seeing this, he put the three Taiyin Stones into the Sumeru Ring, stacking them together.

"I'll check again tomorrow," he decided.

Then he looked at his status panel.

[Source Energy]: 611.17

It should be very easy to surpass a thousand Source Energy Points by tomorrow.

With that, I can improve my Swimming skill, which will definitely enhance my abilities in the water and increase the efficiency of searching for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures.

Afterward, he picked up a book from the table and continued to read, increasing his Reading and Writing experience.

At this stage, he was more aware of the importance of spiritual power.

If there was nothing pressing to do, then reading was the option.

Compared to other skills, Reading and Writing, which could increase spiritual power, seemed more important to him now.

It also had to do with the efficiency of treasure hunting in the water.

...

Nighttime.

In the hall.

Small snowflakes were still floating outside the window.

Jiang Ning and the others were seated around the round table, with a hotpot cooking in front of them, its aroma filling the air.

Little Dumpling sat to the left of Jiang Ning, her legs swinging excitedly in the air with glee.

Jiang Li was seated to Jiang Ning's right, a pot of wine already warmed up.

"Ah Ning, have some fish soup before you drink!" Liuu Wanwan handed over a bowl that looked like milk.

Just smelling it, Jiang Ning knew it was the fish soup made from the electric eel.

"Thanks, big sister-in-law!" Jiang Ning stood up to receive it.

Liuu Wanwan smiled and then ladled out a few more bowls of fish soup.

Even in front of the old turtle, there was a large bowl of fish soup.

The turtle was propped up on its hind legs on the chair, its front legs scrabbling at the dining table, its head elongated as it slurped the fish soup.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile wryly.

He had brought the old turtle home because it was obedient, and having such a small demon at home meant it could at least provide some protection when he was away.

He couldn't always be at home; he often had to go out.

If they were to attract some enemies,

as the saying goes, an open spear is easy to dodge, but a hidden arrow is hard to guard against.

He might be okay and need not fear, but his big brother, sister-in-law, niece Jiang Yuanyuan, and nephew Jiang Yiming might not fare as well.