Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 1380 - 232: Heavenly List Number One, Wan Jianyi!
These can all contribute to an increase in his Source Energy Points.
There’s also demon beast roast.
With his current digestive ability, no matter how much food there is, he can eat it all.
On the way, he had long since prepared his mindset.
While others might feel embarrassed to eat freely, he didn’t care about saving face.
What goes into the mouth is the real benefit for oneself.
As for socializing, he didn’t see it as important.
...
A moment later.
At the entrance of Linyuan Pavilion.
"Why haven’t you gone in yet, Eighth Brother?" Ji Mingyuan asked with a smile, seeing Ji Minghao still standing at the entrance.
"Fifth Brother, you go in first! I’m waiting for someone!" Ji Minghao replied calmly.
"Oh? Which prodigy is worth you standing at the door in the cold wind waiting?" Ji Mingyuan kept his usual smile.
"Here they come!" At that moment, Ji Minghao smiled faintly.
Upon hearing this, Ji Mingyuan looked forward.
His eyes narrowed slightly.
"It’s him, indeed!!"
At this moment.
Ji Mingyue approached, holding onto Jiang Ning’s arm.
Walking beside Jiang Ning, she looked a bit like a bird relying on a person, due to her being a head shorter.
Seeing the two of them appear, Ji Mingyuan kept his usual smile as he approached.
"Shiqi!" The Fifth Prince Ji Mingyuan greeted first.
"Shiqi!" Ji Minghao followed suit.
"Greetings, dear brothers!" Ji Mingyue smiled gently.
"Greetings to the Fifth Prince, greetings to the Eighth Prince!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands in salute.
"Brother Jiang, you’re too polite!" Ji Minghao smiled, then gestured, "Please, come in quickly."
"I hope I’m not late?" Jiang Ning asked.
"No, no!" Ji Minghao shook his head, "It’s not even 7 p.m. yet."
As they spoke, the group headed towards Linyuan Pavilion.
"Fifth Brother, will you join us?" Ji Minghao stopped again, inviting the Fifth Prince Ji Mingyuan.
"No, I have to wait for someone too!" Ji Mingyuan replied with a smile.
"Alright then! Fifth Brother, continue waiting, I’ll head in first!" Ji Minghao said with a smile.
Afterwards.
Ji Mingyuan watched the backs of the three, his eyes subtly narrowing.
"It seems the beauty trap still works wonders!"
Then Ji Mingyue smiled again.
"However, although he is impressive, how does he compare to that Sword Pavilion prodigy!"
Thinking of how he seized Wan Jianyi with that Immortal Sword made his heart burn with desire.
First on the Heavenly List.
The pinnacle of this era.
...
Elsewhere.
Inside the Linyuan Pavilion, lights dazzled.
Upon stepping into Linyuan Pavilion, Jiang Ning felt a rich wave of Spiritual Energy wash over him.
All around, candles brightly illuminated, and the hanging glass lamps emitted a soft glow, reflecting on the ornately carved beams of the pavilion.
The Linyuan Pavilion had a vast interior space, divided into two levels, with numerous Royal Capital prodigies and sons of various families already seated, chatting and laughing.
When Ji Minghao and the other two appeared, the first floor of Linyuan Pavilion fell silent.
"The person next to the Seventeenth Princess... is it not that fourth on the Heavenly List, Jiang Ning?"
"Who else could it be? Doesn’t everyone here know the Seventeenth Princess is smitten with him, deciding on him for a lifetime, much to the Holy Emperor’s displeasure."
"I’m really envious of Jiang Ning! To win the favor of the Seventeenth Princess!"
"..."
Conversations and discussions echoed on the first floor.
"Brother Jiang, this way please." Ji Minghao smiled, gesturing for Jiang Ning to head to the second floor of the pavilion.
Jiang Ning nodded slightly, but his gaze swept over the surrounding Spirit Fruits, Spiritual Wine, and the array of exquisite delicacies laid on the central long table.
All these were good items that could provide Source Energy Points!
The mere aura here made the place full of Spiritual Energy.
"This is indeed the foundation of the Imperial Family that has ruled Great Xia for over 800 years!" He sighed inwardly, feeling his enthusiasm rising; it seemed this trip was worth it.
At the moment, although he was secretly pleased, he did not show it, and followed Ji Minghao and Ji Mingyue calmly up the stairs.
To the second floor of Linyuan Pavilion.
Just ascending the wooden staircase.
A gust of evening wind, carrying moisture, swept through the corridor.
Beside the Linyuan Pavilion lies the Black Water Abyss.
Where the water is deep, so is the abyss.
The Black Water Abyss is perpetually dark and over a thousand fathoms deep; it is the largest reservoir in the entire Royal Capital.
The stored water is said to be inexhaustible, sufficient to supply the people of the entire Shangjing Royal Capital for generations.
"Shiqi, Eighth Brother!" At this moment, a man in a purple python robe approached Ji Minghao and the others, holding a wine cup in each hand.
"Third Brother!" Ji Mingyue spoke.
"Greetings, Third Brother!" Ji Minghao also spoke.
"Is this the Third Prince?" Hearing Ji Mingyue and Ji Minghao’s address, Jiang Ning looked at the man in the purple python robe, who appeared amiable and thought to himself.
"Greetings, Third Prince!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands.
"I had only heard of you before, but never met you. Seeing you today, the rumors are indeed true. No wonder you have captured Shiqi’s heart at first sight!" the Third Prince said.
After speaking, he placed one of the wine cups in front of Jiang Ning.
"Shall we have a drink together?"
Catching the scent of the wine, Jiang Ning immediately noticed the spiritual energy emanating from it.
Jiang Ning took the wine cup handed over by the Third Prince and smiled slightly, "Thank you, Third Prince."
The wine cup felt slightly heavy in his hand, and the wine inside was amber-like, with a faint layer of spiritual mist floating on the surface. Just taking a sniff made the energy inside him become slightly active.
He felt a sense of delight: "The spiritual energy contained in this spirit wine is probably even richer than that of ordinary spirit fruits!"
A cup of wine went into his stomach.
"Come, please take your seats!" The Third Prince raised his hand, placing the wine cup on a maid’s tray beside him.
"This is the influence of being fourth on the Heavenly List! Receiving such attention from the Third Prince as soon as he arrives."
"Well, although we are prodigies with the hope of achieving fame, this person is likely to become the Martial Arts Examination Champion this year and has a chance to be a future Marquis. How could the Princes not pay attention to him?"
"..."
Low murmurs spread around, but Jiang Ning paid no attention, casually taking a seat.
Ji Mingyue obediently sat beside him, her eyebrows curved in delight, seemingly in a great mood.
At this moment, the Third Prince glanced at the two of them and then around the room, clapping his hands.
"Ladies and gentlemen!"
His voice wasn’t loud, yet it quieted down both levels of the Linyuan Pavilion.
"Today’s Linyuan Small Gathering aims to exchange martial arts insights and discuss the flourishing future of Great Xia’s martial destiny!"
"You all are the outstanding talents of our time, feel free to enjoy the spirit wine and spirit food, and speak your minds freely!"
As his words faded, everyone lifted their cups to celebrate.
Jiang Ning calmly picked up a spirit fruit and took a bite.
[Source Energy +10]
He silently counted in his heart, then picked up a piece of demon beast meat and chewed it heartily.
[Source Energy +5]
[Source Energy +7]
[...]
Although his Source Energy Points did not increase now, he silently kept count in his mind to motivate himself.
In a short moment.
Jiang Ning finished two fruit platters, a freshly roasted demon beast meat, and also emptied a pot of wine.
"Brother Jiang, you have quite an appetite!" Ji Minghao, who watched this scene, remarked.
"The taste is mainly excellent!" Jiang Ning smiled.
He gently rubbed his belly.
As his Qi-Blood circulated, the food he had just consumed transformed into Essence Qi, replenishing his body.
Just then, a commotion was heard downstairs.
"Wan Jianyi has arrived!"
"First on the Heavenly List, the Chieftain of the current generation at the Sword Pavilion!"
Everyone turned their heads, and Jiang Ning followed their gaze.
At the entrance of the first floor, a white-robed man slowly entered the Linyuan Pavilion. His figure was tall and straight, his features stern, and he carried an ancient sword on his back; his presence was restrained yet unfathomable.
Behind him were a man and a woman.
The man was elegant, and the woman had very long legs.
"It’s Senior Sister Li Qing!" Seeing the woman behind Wan Jianyi, Jiang Ning’s eyes flashed with surprise.
He didn’t expect to truly see Li Qing here.
At this moment, Ji Minghao’s voice sounded beside him.
"It seems Fifth Imperial Brother gets along well with Wan Jianyi!" A hint of surprise was in his tone.
Then, through the corner of his eye, he noticed Jiang Ning was focused on eating the food on the table again.
His heart was slightly moved.
He had just noticed that since Jiang Ning sat down, he had been continuously eating, never stopping his mouth.
Downstairs, with Wan Jianyi’s arrival, it suddenly became more lively.
First on the Heavenly List.
The strongest of the current younger generation.
Also the one with the highest hopes of becoming the Martial Arts Examination Champion this year.
