Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 131 - 54: Spirit Fruit and Golden Body Water

Chapter 131: Chapter 54: Spirit Fruit and Golden Body Water

Wanhua Building.

Having come out from the VIP room,

Han Hongmei led Jiang Ning towards a partition on the second floor where the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures were displayed.

“Young Master Jiang,” asked Han Hongmei as they walked on the partitioned second floor, “which kind of effect from the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures would you like to purchase?”

Jiang Ning said, “Anything that can bolster the Qi-Blood and enhance the strength of muscles and bones will do! The key is that it’s easy to absorb and can significantly improve the strength of a Martial Arts Ninth Grade Martial Artist.”

Han Hongmei listened to Jiang Ning’s requirements while nodding slightly.

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“Then I understand!” she said.

Then she added, “According to Young Master Jiang’s needs, it seems that Young Master Jiang must have stepped into the ranks of the Martial Arts Ninth Grade?”

“Yes!” Jiang Ning nodded affirmatively.

“Young Master Jiang truly is an exceptional talent, having reached this stage in just a few short months!” Han Hongmei couldn’t help but praise.

“You flatter me too much, Manager Han!” Jiang Ning said.

Hearing this, Han Hongmei smiled and then said, “May I ask if Young Master Jiang is familiar with the Divine Power Realm of Martial Arts Eighth Grade?”

Hearing this, Jiang Ning shook his head slightly, “Not quite familiar, I only have a rudimentary understanding.”

Han Hongmei said, “Then let me tell Young Master Jiang about Martial Arts Eighth Grade!”

“Thank you, Manager Han, for enlightening me!” Jiang Ning suddenly stopped and bowed with his hands clasped together.

Han Hongmei smiled slightly and continued, “Let’s walk and talk! Talking about Martial Arts Eighth Grade is also relevant to what I will recommend to Young Master Jiang in a moment.”

At that moment, Jiang Ning showed a serious look, ready to listen carefully.

Seeing this, Han Hongmei slowly began, “Martial Arts Eighth Grade is also known as the Divine Power Realm.”

“This level mainly involves refining the large and small muscles throughout the body.”

“The process requires the involvement of power, supplemented by Qi-Blood.”

“Once the threshold is crossed, the muscles will transform, and one can unleash even greater strength.”

“The unilateral transformation of the muscles creates a kind of burden on the overall body, and if the skin’s strength is not sufficient and has not undergone refining, it could tear due to the transformation of the muscles, leading to possible death.”

“It is for this reason that one needs to refine the skin first, then power, followed by muscles and bones, this external four-step sequence is well-established.”

“However, this does not mean that one must strictly follow the external four-step sequence.”

“It’s just that in Ancient Times, the Martial Ancestor divided it this way, so everyone in the world naturally follows this method of body refining.”

“And this method of refining is also the most orthodox and most stable sequence that does not lead to accidents.”

Seeing Han Hongmei suddenly stop as she spoke to this point, Jiang Ning then spoke up.

“Manager Han, why bring this up to me today?”

Han Hongmei said, “According to what Young Master Jiang said, having now stepped into Martial Arts Ninth Grade, the key for Young Master Jiang now is to find Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures that can speed up the refining of your skin and increase your strength.”

“Based on my understanding, tomorrow a figure of importance will arrive in Luoshui County from the Guangning Prefecture, and that figure will also be the future Inspector Mansion Master.”

“As Young Master Jiang already possesses the strength of Martial Arts Ninth Grade and does not have a better place to go, you should choose to join this newly established imperial institution, the Inspection Office that patrols the Nine States.”

Han Hongmei said this and stopped walking, her eyes full of expression as she looked at Jiang Ning.

As if she was asking if it was so!

Looking at Han Hongmei’s gaze, Jiang Ning nodded slightly, “Manager Han is right, I do indeed have the intention of joining the Inspection Office.”

Hearing this, Han Hongmei smiled faintly, “If so, a short-term surge in strength is especially important for Young Master Jiang!”

“After all, the Inspection Office is a newly established enforcement agency by the imperial court, with extremely high levels of authority. Young Master Jiang, joining it, will inevitably face struggles and fights in the future, and the importance of strength is beyond question.”

“Moreover, for such an imperial institution, strength will also inevitably be a key factor determining one’s status.”

Hearing Han Hongmei’s words, Jiang Ning fully understood.

The implication of Han Hongmei’s words was clear; it probably had to do with the recommendation she would make shortly.

Immediately, Jiang Ning spoke, “Manager Han, feel free to make your recommendation.”

The next moment.

Han Hongmei nodded and then turned to take a box from the cabinet partition beside her.

“Young Master Jiang, please look, inside are three Bull Demon Strength Fruits. This fruit is a kind of Spirit Fruit that significantly enhances muscle strength and is of great assistance to the Divine Power Realm. One fruit can increase strength by a hundred pounds, and three can increase strength by three hundred pounds.”

“Normally, only those in the Divine Power Realm of Martial Arts Eighth Grade are qualified to enjoy this kind of Spirit Fruit.”

“Depending on their progress in refining power, the effects will differ.”

“If one has not yet begun the process of refining the muscles throughout the body, they can virtually reach the theoretical value—one fruit can increase strength by a hundred pounds, three can increase it by three hundred pounds.”

“Young Master Jiang is now at Martial Arts Ninth Grade, with your power refined and skin tough as bull leather, consuming one fruit is no problem. Your skin’s toughness is capable of withstanding the muscle refining effect of one Bull Demon Strength Fruit, perhaps even two, at a stretch.”

“Thus, Young Master Jiang’s strength will instantly increase by two hundred pounds. Your strength will certainly see a significant improvement, which is a great help for you joining the Inspection Office.”

At this moment.

Jiang Ning, upon hearing Han Hongmei’s explanation,

his eyes suddenly brightened.

One fruit for a hundred pounds of strength, three fruits for three hundred pounds.

If he were to refine these three, then his strength would be increased by three hundred pounds, which was almost a thirty-percent increase in strength.

Without a doubt, his power would make great strides.

The next moment.

Jiang Ning then said, “If the effects of the Bull Demon Strength Fruit are as Manager Han says, then I’ll take them!”

Han Hongmei continued, “One Bull Demon Strength Fruit is valued at eight hundred Silver Taels. How many does Young Master Jiang wish to purchase?”

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That’s expensive!

Hearing Han Hongmei’s quoted price,

Jiang Ning inwardly clicked his tongue.

Then he asked, “How many does Manager Han have here?”

Upon hearing this, Han Hongmei immediately shook her head, “This servant does not recommend Young Master Jiang take too many! As you consume the Bull Demon Strength Fruit, the effects will diminish as your muscle toughness increases.”

“Young Master Jiang, the first fruit you consume can increase your strength by a hundred jin, and the second and third fruits won’t differ much.”

“But if you continue to consume them, firstly, because the muscle strength will increase sharply, your skin might not be able to withstand the sudden surge of the muscles.”

“Secondly, the further you go, the weaker the effect of the Bull Demon Strength Fruit will become.”

“Just like those experts in the Divine Power Realm, with strength exceeding two thousand jin, they have highly toughened muscles, so taking a Bull Demon Strength Fruit might hardly affect them, maybe increasing their strength by three to five jin at most!”

Jiang Ning said, “Then I’ll take three!”

“Alright!” Han Hongmei nodded and then cautioned, “Young Master Jiang, your progress in Refining Skin is limited, should you feel your body cannot withstand after consuming one or two Bull Demon Strength Fruits, then do not continue to consume them.”

“If you force it too much, the expanding muscles will tear your skin, causing irreparable harm to your body.”

Jiang Ning said, “I understand!”

Han Hongmei nodded, turned to the maid beside her, and instructed, “Little Lv, prepare three Bull Demon Strength Fruits.”

“Yes, Manager!” Miss Lv, who had been following behind them, gracefully bowed and then proceeded to pack them up.

Afterward.

Han Hongmei asked again, “Does Young Master Jiang need to buy anything else?”

Jiang Ning thought for a moment before replying, “I would also like to buy some medicinal herbs that aid in toughening the skin membrane, with strong medicinal power that can penetrate into the inner layers of the skin, not like the sand for skin abrasion.”

Jiang Ning’s purpose in coming to Wanhua Building today was to spend a large portion of his wealth.

Having just sold his spoils of war, his earnings were beyond his expectations, amounting to a total of four thousand taels of silver.

Adding this to his existing silver surplus, he held a fortune, with five thousand eight hundred taels of silver to splurge today.

Those three Bull Demon Strength Fruits, although expensive at eight hundred taels each, seemed reasonable compared to his current wealth.

The three fruits totaled only two thousand four hundred taels.

Moreover, he still had the VIP Token given to him by Shen Congyun, which allowed him an 80% discount when shopping at Wanhua Building.

Thus, he had only spent one thousand nine hundred and twenty taels of silver.

He still had nearly three thousand taels of silver left to splurge.

At this moment.

Hearing Jiang Ning’s words, Han Hongmei nodded slightly, understanding his intentions.

Jiang Ning had succeeded in Refining Skin, reaching the level where his skin was as tough as oxhide.

Therefore, he deemed the effects of the skin abrasion sand too weak and wanted something that could better aid in toughening his skin membrane.

Wanhua Building, of course, had such things.

“Please follow me, Young Master Jiang!” spoke Han Hongmei.

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A short while later.

They arrived at another counter, where Han Hongmei pulled out a card and placed it in Jiang Ning’s hand.

“Young Master Jiang, please take a look, this is a medicinal packet for Golden Body Water.”

Jiang Ning took the card, and as he read the introduction on it, Han Hongmei continued to speak.

“Before you start the Body Refinement, put the medicinal packet for Golden Body Water in a wooden tub, then boil water over a strong flame, pour in the packet, and continue to heat it for half an hour, allowing the medicinal power to fuse into the water.”

“Then let it cool for half an hour, and heat it up gently again.”

“At this point, immerse yourself in a medicinal bath for half an hour, letting the medicinal power fully merge into the inner layers of your skin.”

“Afterward, begin refining the skin membrane, and with this method, the efficiency of Body Refinement will skyrocket, being worth several normal sessions.”

“However, the ingredients for Golden Body Water are extremely expensive, so it comes at a high price, making it a luxury only the extremely wealthy can afford.”

Having said this, Han Hongmei looked at Jiang Ning with a hint of hesitation.

“Young Master Jiang, even though you have earned a substantial amount today, the future expenses are large, you should be more frugal!”

At this moment, Jiang Ning had also finished reading the introduction about the Golden Body Water medicinal packet and was immediately intrigued.

According to the card, not only were the ingredients used in the Golden Body Water medicinal packet extremely costly, but crucially, one of the auxiliary ingredients was a powder extracted from the blood of the Demon Clan.

As Jiang Ning understood from his readings, during the Ancient Times, after the Immortals perished.

That brief epoch was dominated by demons.

Demons were naturally born with strong physical bodies and abundant Qi-Blood.

Therefore, their blood, after being refined, greatly aids in Body Refining.

The reason why the Golden Body Water medicinal packet was so precious, and why it significantly helped in refining the skin membrane, was due to this auxiliary ingredient.

Knowing about this auxiliary ingredient, Jiang Ning realized that the Golden Body Water had to be prohibitively expensive.

But the effects were undeniably strong, without question.

Immediately, Jiang Ning spoke up, “Manager Han, please tell me straight, how much does one packet cost?”

Han Hongmei pointed to the side, “Please look, Young Master Jiang, the price is listed there, each packet is one dose, one dose costs fifty taels, and one medicinal bath requires one dose.”

“If we speak of the usual routine, bathing in the medicinal bath three times a day, then you would spend one hundred and fifty taels of silver just on refining the skin membrane.”

“In ten days, that adds up to fifteen hundred taels of silver, the silver you earned today would only suffice for a month’s use.”

“This level of Body Refinement takes more than one or two months to complete.”

“This expense is too costly for your savings, the cost-efficiency too low.”

At this time, Jiang Ning shook his head, “The cost-efficiency is not important; I currently need a significant increase in strength. Please prepare 50 doses of the Golden Body Water medicinal packets for me, Manager Han.”

“Alright!” Han Hongmei nodded, “Since Young Master Jiang has made up his mind, this servant naturally has no objections.”

Thereupon.

Han Hongmei said, “Does Young Master Jiang need to buy anything else?”