Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

The sky is cloudless.

The scorching and fierce sunlight spills down, with temperatures rivaling the hottest times of the year.

Since entering June, the temperature has been steadily climbing.

Jiang Ning practices the Deer Form Boxing, calming his mind and spirit, in the courtyard, moving gracefully and nimbly.

As he twists and turns, he resembles a Spirit Deer leaping in the mountains.

At this moment, his heart is completely calm, filled with tranquility.

Despite the fierce sunlight overhead, he feels no trace of heat.

This is the state where a calm mind brings coolness naturally.

The Deer Form Boxing is indeed the most suitable boxing for him to practice now, with the effects of nurturing the body and strengthening the foundation.

His physical condition has not yet recovered; he remains in a state of weakness and is not suited for practicing overly vigorous boxing.

[Five Animals Fist Experience Value +1]

[Five Animals Fist Experience Value +1]

[Five Animals Fist Experience Value +1]

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Each gesture flows naturally; his inner heart is empty and still, imagining himself as a Spirit Deer.

This kind of conception is the essence of the Five Animals Fist now.

Emphasizing meaning over form, spirit over form.

Long gone is the rigid form of the past.

Suddenly.

Footsteps sound from outside the courtyard, approaching from far, stopping three feet from the courtyard.

"It's Brother Bai!" Jiang Ning's heart moved.

Just from the footsteps, he recognized it was Bai Luoyu arriving.

He promptly stopped the boxing practice.

Outside the gate.

Bai Luoyu stopped, calmed his mind, raised his hand, and knocked on the courtyard gate.

Thud——

At the first sound of the knock.

The gate swung open in response, revealing Jiang Ning from a blind spot.

"Brother Bai!" Jiang Ning greeted.

"Brother Jiang's strength is really becoming more unfathomable!" Bai Luoyu praised.

"Brother Bai comes at this moment, is it something important?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Indeed!" Bai Luoyu nodded.

Then he continued, "I just came from Lord Ye's, he wanted me to find you."

"For what purpose?" Jiang Ning asked curiously.

"The two of us, along with Lord Ye, are to persuade the Marquis at the Marquis Mansion, concerning the Yellow Heaven Sect," Bai Luoyu explained.

"I understand!" Jiang Ning nodded immediately.

He turned to Lv Yi in the courtyard, "Bring me clothes!"

"Yes, Master!" Lv Yi responded.

"Brother Jiang should tidy up first, I'm in no rush!" Bai Luoyu smiled.

"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded and continued, "Then Brother Bai please wait for a moment."

A moment later.

Jiang Ning donned a dark robe, embroidered with a formidable Xiezhi using gold threads.

The Xiezhi strides through flames, its eyes inlaid with Blood Jade.

In the sunlight, the Blood Jade reflects vibrant red light, like a Xiezhi awakening with crimson glowing eyes.

"Let's go!" Jiang Ning spoke, clad in his inspector's official uniform.

"Good, let's set off!" Bai Luoyu nodded.

...

Moments later.

Ye Mansion.

Spanning over twenty acres.

In the valuable lands of Guangning Prefecture, owning such a spacious mansion signifies the high status of its inhabitants.

The Prefecture Patrol Envoy, Ye Zhengqi, is this mansion's owner, a prominent figure in Guangning City.

A patrol envoy of a mansion.

A Six Harmonies Celestial People Grandmaster, having undergone four blood transfusions.

Both in official rank and personal strength, he stands at the peak of the hierarchy in Guangning City.

Arriving at Ye Mansion.

Led by the steward, Jiang Ning and Bai Luoyu crossed gardens, bridges, corridors...

Until they reached the back courtyard, finally seeing Ye Zhengqi.

Seeing Jiang Ning and Bai Luoyu arrive, Ye Zhengqi, who was waiting in the pavilion, rose to welcome them.

"Lord Jiang!" Ye Zhengqi spoke first.

"Greetings, Lord Ye!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands.

"Greetings, Lord Ye!" Bai Luoyu also bowed.

"No need for such formality!" Ye Zhengqi shook his head calmly and added, "We are of the same echelon, henceforth no need for such!"

Hearing this, Bai Luoyu felt a hint of admiration.

He knew Ye Zhengqi was always proud, rarely rising to welcome anyone.

Back in Dongling City, Ye Zhengqi never rose to greet anyone.

Yet today it was different.

Ye Zhengqi chose to rise and greet them instead of sitting alone in the pavilion awaiting their arrival.

This change, he knew, was because Jiang Ning had completed a pivotal step.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Ning had reached the Third Grade, becoming a Heavenly Human Grandmaster.

Thinking of this often filled Bai Luoyu with admiration and complex feelings.

He witnessed firsthand how Jiang Ning, once weaker than him, swiftly rose in strength, entering the ranks of Third Grade Grandmasters.

Experiencing this firsthand, how could one not be stirred?

"Please, sit!" Ye Zhengqi invited.

"Thank you, Lord Ye!" Jiang Ning and Bai Luoyu responded.

After the three of them settled in the pavilion.

Ye Zhengqi couldn't help but look at Jiang Ning.

"Lord Jiang, has your body's weakness not recovered yet?"

"It's almost recovered!" Jiang Ning understood Ye Zhengqi's meaning and replied.

"It's been over ten days! Lord Jiang still hasn't replenished the body's deficiency?" Ye Zhengqi was slightly puzzled.

Then, as if realizing something, he spoke again before Jiang Ning could reply.

"Indeed!"

"Lord Jiang chose not to consolidate, quickly stepping into the Third Grade, and completing the blood exchange."

"With insufficient physical foundation, naturally, it takes longer than usual for a grandmaster to replenish the body's loss after blood exchange."

"It's understandable not yet fully recovered!"

Ye Zhengqi nodded slightly, signaling his understanding.

Upon first seeing Jiang Ning, Ye Zhengqi sensed Jiang Ning's body was still in an overly depleted state, as it was the last time.