Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 1422 - 253: Attending Court, Source Energy Growth! (Part 2)
As for plots and conspiracies, they are minor paths.
As long as one day you walk alongside the existence of that Martial Saint, this world will only have one voice.
A single word can determine the mighty course of the world.
Thinking in his heart, he simply washed up a bit right there.
After a moment.
He went to his room and took out the champion’s attire prepared the previous night and put it on directly.
He stood in front of the mirror.
Though the light at 3 a.m. was dim, to his eyes it was as bright as daylight.
He saw himself in the mirror, wearing all red, with a majestic and extraordinary golden-winged roc embroidered with gold thread on the front, the roc appearing to fly freely in the skies.
Seeing the perfectly fitting champion’s attire, he nodded in satisfaction.
Then he picked up a red silk ribbon and tied up his loose hair.
Fully dressed, he pushed open the door and went outside.
"Sister-in-law?" Seeing the figure in the courtyard, his face immediately showed surprise.
"Sister-in-law, why are you up so early?" he asked again.
"You have to leave by the fourth watch, naturally I’m up early to make you a bowl of noodles, can’t have you attending the royal court on an empty stomach!" said Liu Wanwan.
Hearing these words, looking at the pitch-black night sky and the cold moonlight, he felt a bit moved in his heart.
"Thank you, sister-in-law!" he said.
"We are family, no need for thanks!" Liu Wanwan waved her hand.
...
In the front hall.
Liu Wanwan quickly appeared in front of him.
A large bowl of cooked noodles was topped on one side with braised beef, while the other side had several pan-fried sunny-side-up eggs soaked in broth.
Smelling the aroma wafting over, his mouth immediately began to water uncontrollably.
"Thank you, sister-in-law!" looking at the big bowl full of braised beef noodles in front of him, he expressed his gratitude once more.
"Eat quickly while it’s hot!!" Liu Wanwan wiped her hands on her apron and said.
The next moment.
Jiang Ning picked up a sunny-side-up egg soaked in broth and stuffed it into his hand.
The rich aroma blossomed on his taste buds.
"Delicious!!" Jiang Ning nodded in praise.
Seeing Jiang Ning enjoying himself, a gentle smile appeared on Liu Wanwan’s face.
After a moment.
In less than a quarter of an hour, the noodles and broth all went into his stomach.
He got up and patted his belly, looking satisfied.
Just as he picked up the empty bowl and was about to head to the kitchen.
Liu Wanwan appeared in front of him once more.
"Eating so clean, still not full?" Liu Wanwan glanced at the empty bowl Jiang Ning held, and asked.
"Sister-in-law, I’m full!" Jiang Ning patted his belly, indicating satisfaction.
"I just steamed four big meat buns, eat them too, martial artists digest fast, eat more to grow stronger!" Liu Wanwan said.
Then she placed the steamer on the table before Jiang Ning, opened it to reveal four large meat buns the size of a palm.
"Thank you again, sister-in-law!" Jiang Ning said.
For him, ordinary food could be eaten in any quantity.
Once in the stomach, any food would be quickly digested.
His body’s digestion speed had long surpassed his eating speed.
He gobbled down the large meat buns, one at a time, in three or two bites.
In the span of a dozen breaths, four palm-sized meat buns were all devoured.
Seeing Jiang Ning pick up the large bowl again, Liu Wanwan quickly spoke up.
"Leave it for me! I’ll clean up, you go to the entrance, I just heard the sound of a carriage outside the courtyard wall, it should be that Lord Zhou."
"Then I’ll trouble you, sister-in-law!" Jiang Ning was not coy.
...
At the entrance of the National Master Mansion.
Boom——
The heavy gate shook and slowly opened to both sides.
The next moment, Jiang Ning in his red champion attire appeared before Zhou Qian.
With the champion badge on his waist, hair tied with a band, the golden-winged roc spreading wings on his body.
"Champion!" Zhou Qian cupped his fist towards Jiang Ning.
"Lord Zhou!" Jiang Ning returned the greeting.
"The champion is even earlier than the appointed time!" Zhou Qian said with a smile.
"Knowing that Lord Zhou has arrived, how could I linger at home!" Jiang Ning chuckled lightly.
"Champion, please get in the carriage!" Zhou Qian gestured with his hand.
"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded.
Then, the two of them got into the carriage.
The carriage interior was spacious, the floor covered with genuine fur rugs, a pot of steaming tea on the table, and an incense burner with gently rising smoke.
Sitting in the carriage, Zhou Qian instructed Jiang Ning about the etiquette for entering the palace.
...
At the Vermilion Bird Gate.
As part of the Great Xia Imperial Palace, the Vermilion Bird Gate is one of the main entrances.
Besides the Vermilion Bird Gate, there are also the Green Dragon Gate and the White Tiger Gate.
The carriage arrived at the main gate of the Vermilion Bird, and was immediately stopped by the Golden Armored Forbidden Army.
"On the carriage are Assistant Minister Zhou and the current newly crowned Martial Champion!!" The attendant driving the carriage replied to the questioning of the Forbidden Army.
At this moment.
The curtain of the carriage was swept aside.
"Greetings, Lord Zhou!"
"Greetings, Lord Zhou!"
"..."
Upon seeing Zhou Qian’s appearance, the Forbidden Army quickly bowed to him.
An official of the Third Grade, even in the Royal Capital, is a pivotal figure, not someone the gate-guarding Forbidden Army can easily offend.
Zhou Qian handed over Jiang Ning’s champion waist tag from the carriage.
"Under the command of the Holy Emperor, I am escorting the current newly crowned champion to participate in today’s court meeting! This is the identity token of the current newly crowned champion."
Upon hearing these words, the captain of the Forbidden Army respectfully accepted the waist tag from Zhou Qian.
After a simple inspection, he returned the champion waist tag with both hands.
"Lord Zhou, it’s my duty, please forgive me."
With these words.
He waved to those behind him.
"Let them through!"
With a rumble—
Four members of the Forbidden Army stepped forward and pushed open the main gate of the Vermilion Bird.
Zhou Qian also returned to the carriage.
"Champion, continue drinking your tea! After entering the Vermilion Bird Gate, there’s still a considerable distance to the Taiji Hall."
"Please, Lord Zhou!" Jiang Ning raised his hand.
At this moment, the carriage passed through the heavy Vermilion Bird Gate, the wheels rolling over the green stone imperial road, making a deep rumbling sound.
Inside the carriage, Zhou Qian picked up a cup of hot tea that Jiang Ning had just poured, the aroma filling the air.
He took a sip and, nodding with satisfaction, said, "The tea brewed by the champion has a unique flavor. I did not expect that by carrying out the emperor’s order, I would have the fortune to taste the newly crowned Martial Champion’s tea."
"Lord Zhou, you jest!" Jiang Ning replied.
The carriage continued to advance steadily, with not a drop of tea spilling from the cup inside.
...
Side hall.
As Jiang Ning stepped into the side hall, he saw that Wan Jianyi and Mingxin had already arrived before him.
"Master Jiang!" Mingxin stood up and greeted him.
"Master Mingxin!" Jiang Ning returned the greeting.
"Brother Jiang!" Wan Jianyi also cupped his fists in salute.
"Brother Wan!" Jiang Ning also cupped his fists in return.
The three of them then took their seats.
....
Meanwhile, in the Taiji Hall, the officials had all gathered and stood silently before the hall.
A moment later.
Above nine steps, behind the screen.
Accompanied by palace maids flanking him, the Changning Emperor slowly appeared before the officials.
At this moment, Emperor Changning’s complexion was rosy, his eyes shone with light, his expression stern, and his movements as powerful as a tiger.
Among the officials, countless hidden glances secretly observed the Changning Emperor of today.
Seeing the current state of Emperor Changning, some officials could not hide a hint of surprise on their faces.
"Salute to the Human Emperor!"
"Salute to the Human Emperor!"
"..."
As they saw Emperor Changning take his seat, the gathered officials immediately bowed in unison.
"No formalities!" Emperor Ning waved his long sleeve, his voice resonant.
Upon hearing this, the officials straightened up immediately.
...
Meanwhile.
Side hall.
Jiang Ning and the others were drinking tea and eating dried fruits.
"Master Jiang, may I ask where you learned your skills?" Mingxin suddenly inquired.
"Canglang Martial Arts Hall," Jiang Ning replied.
"Canglang Martial Arts Hall?" Mingxin looked surprised.
Wan Jianyi, at the side, also immediately pricked up his ears.
He too was curious about what renowned teacher had trained someone of Jiang Ning’s skill.
Looking back now, he found it hard to believe.
In over eight hundred years of Great Xia, the most outstanding prodigy emerged contemporaneously with him.
And his rapid rise was even more astonishing.
"A regular martial arts hall in Luoshui County!" Jiang Ning took another sip of tea to moisten his throat and replied.
"Then how have you achieved such high proficiency in the Vajra Immortal Body?" Mingxin asked further.
"There is a person, don’t know if Master Mingxin has heard of," Jiang Ning smiled.
"Who?" Mingxin inquired.
"Jin Chan!" Jiang Ning said.
"Jin Chan?!!" Mingxin’s pupils immediately contracted.
