Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 251 - 9: Family Heirloom_2

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Inspection Office.

After leaving the county government, Jiang Ning had Cheng Ran make some arrangements before taking him to the Inspection Office.

His purpose for doing so was simple.

It was to have Cheng Ran registered.

"Brother Cheng, take this token and head to the Internal Affairs Office to complete the registration. From then on, you will be a member of the Inspection Office," Jiang Ning said as he pulled out a black token from his bosom and handed it to Cheng Ran.

"Mr. Jiang, rest assured, I will not let you down. In no more than ten to fifteen days, I am confident I will step into the Martial Arts Nine Grade."

"Take your time, there's no need to rush!" Jiang Ning started, then added, "As for the formal address, there's no need for such between us!"

Cheng Ran immediately shook his head repeatedly, "Mr. Jiang, public and private matters must be kept separate!"

"In private, we are friends, but here, it must be official business! Since Mr. Jiang considers me a friend, he must not lead me into injustice!"

Hearing this, Jiang Ning laughed.

"You make sense. In that case, let's do as you say."

"Sire, your subordinate shall take his leave first!" Cheng Ran bowed.

Once Cheng Ran had left, Jiang Ning turned and walked into the inner hall.

Back in the inner hall of his residence, he continued to practice the Molten Furnace Pill Secret Skill to refine the Leopard Embryo Shaping Body Pill within his body.

He discovered that with the medicinal power of this pill and at this rate of refinement, it wouldn't take many days for him to truly reach the Peak of Eighth Grade.

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Some two hours later.

"Sire, the person has been brought!" Xie Xiaojiu spoke from the courtyard.

At this moment, Jiang Ning slowly retracted his fist stance.

[Five Animals Fist Experience Value +1]

[Skill]: Five Animals Fist (Break Limit once 366/2000) (Trait: Five Internal Organs Store Essence)

"The next Break Limit for Five Animals Fist is quite a ways off, it seems I need to focus on Martial Arts training after stabilizing!" Jiang Ning murmured to himself as he glanced at his panel.

Then he closed the panel and looked towards Xie Xiaojiu.

"Sire, this is Huang Dazheng. The issue this morning also started because of him."

Thump—

As Xie Xiaojiu spoke, Huang Dazheng's knees weakened, and he knelt down directly.

That morning, he had witnessed the capabilities of Xiao Tianhe, the captain of the Inspection Office.

But now, he was facing not the captain, but the Deputy Commander, whose status and strength both surpassed those of Xiao Tianhe.

"Sire, this humble one was foolish!" Huang Dazheng immediately spoke, his voice trembling with fear.

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"Does this mean you admit that those actions were done by you?" Jiang Ning spoke indifferently.

Huang Dazheng immediately nodded, "Yes, it was indeed this humble one's doing. I was blinded by greed, using a family heirloom to lure Captain Xiao into abusing his power, which led to this great mistake."

"Please, Sire, forgive me and spare this humble one this once."

As he spoke, Huang Dazheng offered a ring with both hands.

"This is one of my family's heirloom treasures! There are two rings in total, and according to family records, they possess the effect of the Sumeru Mustard Seed."

"The effect of the Sumeru Mustard Seed?" Jiang Ning's expression turned curious.

"Ah, the effect of the Sumeru Mustard Seed?" A surprised voice suddenly came from the entrance of the residence.

Jiang Ning looked up and saw that the newcomer was Feng Jiuge.

"Sire!" Seeing Jiang Ning look over, Feng Jiuge immediately spoke.

Then in a flash, she moved several feet instantly, arriving in front of Jiang Ning.

"I heard that in ancient times, there were miraculous artifact refinings techniques that involved encapsulating the Sumeru in a mustard seed! Could it be that the object in your hand is the legendary Sumeru Ring?" Feng Jiuge eyed the ring in Huang Dazheng's hand, her gaze flickering as she spoke.

Hearing this, Huang Dazheng immediately nodded repeatedly, "Sire is correct, according to family records, this object is indeed the legendary item."

"Why haven't you used it if it's a legendary item?" Feng Jiuge took the initiative to express Jiang Ning's inner doubt.

Huang Dazheng immediately responded with a look of distress, "It's not that I haven't used it, but rather, I cannot. This object can't be used by ordinary people; it requires legendary immortal techniques."

"What kind of immortal techniques?" Feng Jiuge asked.

Huang Dazheng replied, "This humble one does not know. My father and grandfather, and generations before them, have researched it but have never been able to correctly use this item."

"Just because of this, I did not want this treasure to gather dust, which is why I offered it to you, sir. I beg for your mercy and spare my life!"

Huang Dazheng finished speaking and raised the ring above his head, presenting it to Jiang Ning.

"Sir!" Xie Xiaojiu's mouth slightly opened, as if he wanted to say more but stopped himself.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning pondered for a few breaths.

Then he raised his hand and accepted the Sumeru Ring that Huang Dazheng offered.

The ring was dark black, dull and without luster. On the front, there was a floral and bird design, and beyond that, there was nothing special about it.

However, holding the ring, Jiang Ning felt a faint stirring in his heart, as if he had seen a similar scene somewhere before.

He immediately furrowed his brows.

The next moment, he suddenly remembered.

The day he was in the Weapon Forging Shop's underground armory and discovered the spiritual weapon, he felt a similar stirring.

Thinking of this, Jiang Ning's heart stirred.

"I will accept this item, and I will not pursue the matter further!" he said indifferently.

"Thank you, sir!!" Huang Dazheng's expression filled with joy.

Then he said, "It is often said that a precious sword is destined for a hero. This item must have been meant by the heavens for me to present to you, sir. In your hands, it will surely show its miraculous effects."

Jiang Ning asked, "Based on what you just mentioned, there is another ring in Xiao Tianhe's possession?"

Huang Dazheng immediately nodded and said, "Yes, sir! There are two of these heirloom rings. One is now in your hands, sir, and the other I gave to Captain Xiao this morning, which should be with him now."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded slightly, then said, "Little Jiu, see him out!"

"Yes, sir!" Xie Xiaojiu responded immediately with a bow.

"Thank you, sir! Thank you, sir!!" Huang Dazheng's expression filled with joy again.

On the way here, he learned that Xiao Tianhe had been thrown into a harsh prison to be punished.

Knowing this outcome, Huang Dazheng felt extremely anxious.

Even Captain Xiao was captured and thrown into prison, and as a commoner, he felt as if death were upon him.

Yet now, to his surprise, Jiang Ning had picked him up high and set him down gently.

Although it was because he offered his family treasure, Huang Dazheng still felt incredibly lucky.

Many are those who "cross the river and demolish the bridge"—taking the items but reneging on their promises.

For common people, it is rare to encounter someone who not only takes the items but also fulfills his promises.

Although he paid with an heirloom, this so-called treasure was nothing but a chicken rib to Huang Dazheng—useless and burdensome.

He knew the Sumeru Ring was miraculous, but despite the efforts of generations, its secret had never been unlocked.

Now, to have traded such a worthless item for his life, he felt extremely fortunate.

After all, what use is a treasure if one is not alive?

Afterwards, Xie Xiaojiu led Huang Dazheng out.

Only Feng Jiuge and Jiang Ning were left in the mansion.

"By the way, sir!" Feng Jiuge spoke up, "All ten members of my team have been gathered. Would you like to inspect them later?"

"There's no need; I trust you!" Jiang Ning replied.

"You really are a hands-off manager, sir!" Feng Jiuge smiled.

Then she said, "Sir, may I see the Sumeru Ring in your hand?"

Jiang Ning nodded slightly and placed the Sumeru Ring in Feng Jiuge's hand.

Taking the ring, Feng Jiuge observed it closely for a moment, then said, "Sir, have you ever heard of 'Sumeru Mustard Seed'?"

Jiang Ning shook his head slightly. "I have not."

Feng Jiuge said, "Sumeru Mustard Seed is an object from Ancient Times, belonging to the immortals, and possesses the miraculous power to contain the universe within a mustard seed."

"If this item is indeed the legendary Sumeru Mustard Seed, then it truly is a treasure."

"However, it's not so simple to use!"

"From my understanding, only those with divine roots, as well as those whose spiritual power can momentarily leave the body and interact with the external world as though it was tangible, can use it."

"I see!" Jiang Ning nodded slightly, then said, "Such a treasure, even if unusable, is worth collecting!"

"Your words are reasonable, sir! The tavern owner is but a trivial commoner; if what he says is true, his life is far less valuable than this Sumeru Ring."