Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

"How beautiful!!" Xiao Emei gazed at the Dragon Carp in the lake, her eyes filled with intense amazement.

At the same time.

Linglong in the lake noticed the gaze from Xiao Emei and Yu Manyun, immediately flicked its tail, swiftly diving to the lake bottom, disappearing from their sight.

As the Dragon Carp disappeared, Xiao Emei and Yu Manyun slowly retracted their gaze.

Their hearts were not calm either.

A fish that can speak human words, they naturally knew it was the legendary yao.

"He truly is full of mystery!!" Xiao Emei looked at Jiang Ning with her beautiful eyes, more determined in her heart to seize the opportunity and cling to the powerful.

Being able to raise a yao, in her view, was not something ordinary people could achieve.

At least she had never heard of it.

This made her feel even more that Jiang Ning's identity was mysterious.

At this moment.

Yu Manyun's mind involuntarily recalled the previous words of advice from Xiao Emei.

In those words, Xiao Emei frequently mentioned the complexity of Jiang Ning and the judgement that he should not be provoked.

She previously held some disdain.

After all, in her view, Jiang Ning was just a prodigy from a remote small county.

Although there were legendary deeds, in her view, he wasn't worthy of the evaluation of being untouchable.

But in the mere moments since she entered the door.

After knocking on the door, the maid who opened it accurately called out their identities.

Yu Manyun understood that she and Xiao Emei weren't so famous enough to have a maid from a remote county recognize them immediately upon seeing them.

This undoubtedly represented the mystery of the means Jiang Ning possessed.

Before she discovered Jiang Ning, Jiang Ning had already discovered her.

This transition from dark to light, the means exposed in Jiang Ning's sight, made her raise her regard for Jiang Ning by a few levels.

And now, having stepped into Jiang Ning's courtyard.

Discovering Jiang Ning rearing a fish yao capable of speaking human words further made her feel Jiang Ning's complexity.

In this era, not to mention rearing a yao, even discovering one was difficult.

How could it be reared?

Moreover, subduing that yao and making that yao, capable of speaking human words, willingly call Jiang Ning master.

Various thoughts flashed through Yu Manyun's mind, and she couldn't help but reconsider Xiao Emei's previous statement.

But just in an instant.

She solidified her thoughts.

She knew, if she didn't strive this time, the position of Palace Master would almost be impossible for her to achieve.

After all, Xiao Qiushui's surname was Xiao.

Xiao Emei's surname was also Xiao.

She, Yu Manyun.

Was merely an outsider.

If she didn't completely overshadow Xiao Emei, how could she compete with Xiao Emei?

...

"You two, what brings you here?"

Jiang Ning said calmly.

"Commander Jiang, I'm merely accompanying my junior sister here with no other intention!" Xiao Emei spoke first, stating her purpose.

Immediately.

Yu Manyun's cold and determined eyes looked at Jiang Ning.

Then introduced herself.

"I am Yu Manyun, disciple of Xiao Qiushui, from the Water Moon Sword Palace."

"I know you!" Jiang Ning said calmly.

Upon hearing this, Yu Manyun spoke again: "Commander Jiang, recall before, Senior Sister Xiao invited you to visit the Water Moon Sword Palace!"

"I was invited!" Jiang Ning slowly said: "So, are you here today also to invite me as a guest?"

"Commander Jiang guessed correctly, under my master's order, I, Yu Manyun, invite Commander Jiang to the Water Moon Sword Palace as a guest! Do you agree to give my master Xiao Qiushui this honor?" Yu Manyun spoke, pulling out Xiao Qiushui's name.

"Not going!" Jiang Ning shook his head, calmly refusing.

"Commander Jiang, please think seriously before responding! My master said if necessary, I could forcibly invite you to take a trip to the Water Moon Sword Palace!" Yu Manyun looked at Jiang Ning, speaking seriously.

"If you have the confidence, go ahead and try!" Jiang Ning said.

He stood across the lake in front of Yu Manyun, making no stance, just standing like that.

And at this moment.

Yu Manyun also looked at Jiang Ning, her left hand tightly gripping the silver-sheathed long sword.

Her slender fingers gradually turned white, as if losing qi-blood.

Xiao Qiushui watched this scene.

Involuntarily stepped back several steps, retreating a zhang behind Yu Manyun.

She looked at Yu Manyun's back, involuntarily revealing a smile.

"I hope Yu Junior Sister will recklessly strike, so the conflict can expand, benefiting me!!"

The courtyard was silent at this moment.

Yu Manyun looked at Jiang Ning's calm face.

She could feel Jiang Ning's abundant confidence and assurance.

Her mind recalled Xiao Emei's previous words, Jiang Ning's recent words, and the sights just seen...

Thousands of thoughts quickly flew through her mind.

She gripped the sword sheath ever tighter, the tendons on her fingers were now clearly visible.

After a few moments.

In the tense atmosphere as if a storm was about to break.

"Commander Jiang!" Yu Manyun spoke, breaking the silence.

With her voice, the atmosphere in the courtyard relaxed slightly.

Yu Manyun continued: "I hope Commander Jiang understands that if you don't explain that matter to my master, it will continue to exist. Moreover, Commander Jiang, you may not fear me, but you are not alone, you have family, you have weaknesses..."

Upon these words.

Jiang Ning's eyes suddenly focused.

Boom—

The aura he had been holding back erupted instantly.

In an instant.

Yu Manyun's words were interrupted.

She suddenly felt the world around her darken.

As if an abyss had descended upon her, the terrifying aura instantly choked her breath and made her body feel heavy.

Fear flashed deeply across her heart.

"Inner Breath Like Abyss, power above sixty years!!!"

"You dare threaten me!" Jiang Ning spoke.

At this moment.

Xiao Emei, who hadn't received Jiang Ning's aura directly, couldn't help but step back three steps until her back was against the corner of a wall, stopping her retreat.

At this moment.

Xiao Emei looked at Jiang Ning with eyes full of shock.

Aura erupted, like an abyss descending, vast and boundless.

This is Inner Breath Like Abyss!

Power above sixty years!!

But, how is that possible?!!

A Jiazi, exactly sixty years.

At his age, even if he started cultivating from the womb, he couldn't possibly amass sixty years of power!!

...

"I wouldn't dare!"

"I ask Commander Jiang to show mercy!"

Hearing the change in Jiang Ning's tone, Yu Manyun quickly spoke.

Her voice fell, receiving no response from Jiang Ning.

The courtyard became even more silent at this moment.

So silent that Yu Manyun could hear her own heart beating faster and faster in her chest.

Under the pressure of the aura, her heartbeats became increasingly rapid, and Yu Manyun's heart kept sinking.

At this moment.

She felt regret, regretting that she shouldn't have said those words, spoken about using people close to Jiang Ning to threaten him.

Then suddenly.

She felt the oppressive force dissipate instantly.

The world returned to clarity, and warm, soothing sunlight once again shone on her body.

Chills from her body were driven away by the sunlight, emerging from the top of her head.

"Go away!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes!" Yu Manyun bowed her head in response.

Then, decisively, she turned and left.

Xiao Emei glanced at Jiang Ning, sensing the killing intent in his eyes, her heart chilled, and she quickly lowered her head to catch up with Yu Manyun.

After leaving Jiang Ning's courtyard.

The two constantly felt as if a gaze was watching them from behind, giving them the sensation of needles on their backs.

Their footsteps involuntarily quickened, walking faster and faster!

On the other side.

Watching Xiao Emei and Yu Manyun's backs.

Jiang Ning fell into deep thought.

Just a moment ago, he almost made the decisive move to directly kill Yu Manyun here.

Because Yu Manyun had threatened him with his own family.

Additionally, considering what happened to Wang Jin before, he was certain this was Yu Manyun's true intention.

However, he merely pondered for a moment.

Then temporarily suppressed this thought.

Killing Yu Manyun was easy, the difficulty lay in the aftermath problems.

If unable to eliminate the capability to deal with subsequent troubles.

Killing her would only bring even bigger issues.

He currently had no confidence in resolving the aftermath of killing Yu Manyun, problems that would arise from Xiao Qiushui.

[Skill]: Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill (Small success 4895/5000)

He glanced at his panel again.

"Tomorrow will be the time for my Inner Breath Transformation."

"No rush, let Yu Manyun live a few more days, for when I step into Fourth Grade, it will be her death date."

"Now with me at home, and Xiao Emei's coordination outside, in addition to my intimidation today, there should be no trouble these days either!"