Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 82 - 12 Shen Congyun’s Departure
Chapter 82: Chapter 12 Shen Congyun’s Departure
At the dinner table.
Following Chief Feng, Yang Zong poured wine for everyone.
Then, Chief Feng spoke up, “Brother Li, the main reason I’m visiting today is about the compensation money.”
Compensation money?
Upon hearing these three words, Jiang Li’s expression sharpened.
At this moment, Chief Feng fumbled around his clothes and then took out a silver note from his breast pocket.
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He continued to address Jiang Li, “Brother Li, this is the compensation money issued from above.”
“You were injured in the line of duty, and you rightfully deserve this one hundred taels of compensation money.”
“I apologize for only being able to deliver it to you today!”
Jiang Li hurriedly took the silver note from Chief Feng’s hand, his face lighting up with joy.
“Chief Feng, you’re being too serious. I’m already very content to receive these one hundred taels of compensation money!”
After that, Jiang Li raised his wine cup.
“Chief Feng, here’s a toast to you! I thank you for today; this compensation money resolves my urgent need!”
Chief Feng also raised his wine cup for a light clink, then took a small sip of wine, his eyebrows immediately furrowing slightly.
At this time, Jiang Li gulped down his drink, and as the liquid went down his throat, it settled in his belly.
He let out a small “tsk” with satisfaction, and then heaved a long sigh.
“Refreshing!”
The next moment.
He noticed that the amount of wine in Chief Feng’s cup had barely decreased.
“Chief Feng, could it be that this wine is not to your taste?”
“It’s okay!” Chief Feng replied noncommittally.
Then, he poured himself another full cup of wine.
He then lifted his cup towards Jiang Ning, “Young Master Jiang Ning, I’m very sorry for not taking good care of your elder brother and allowing him to be injured in the line of duty.”
“This cup is my apology.”
“I’ll drink up, you’re free to do as you like!”
With these words spoken.
He tilted his head back and drank, his throat moving slowly as the wine entered his belly.
Two breaths later.
“Tsk—”
His face looked a bit displeased as he made a sound.
Meanwhile, Jiang Ning also took a gentle sip.
Then, he shook his head secretly.
Indeed, the wine was rather poor!
No wonder Chief Feng showed such an unpleasing expression.
Having an arrest officer of such high status and power drink such wine is really asking too much of him!
It seems Shen Congyun’s influence is greater than I initially thought.
If not for Shen Congyun, with his status as an arrest officer, a Ninth Grade martial official of Great Xia,
how could he act like this towards me today?
At this moment, Jiang Ning’s mind was clear as a mirror.
He knew that all of this was due to Shen Congyun’s influence.
On the other side.
Jiang Li spoke up, “Chief Feng is overemphasizing. It’s due to this subordinate’s lack of skill that I was injured.”
At this moment, Jiang Ning put down his wine cup and slowly said,
“In fact, this matter is not related to Chief Feng. The root cause of my elder brother’s injury lies elsewhere.”
Chief Feng’s heart relaxed, “Young Master Jiang Ning is indeed worthy of being someone valued by Building Owner Shen, seeing through the essence of things. With Building Owner Shen’s support, you will surely rise like a hidden dragon from the depths, soaring to new heights.”
Hearing this, Jiang Li on the side smiled broadly.
In his eyes, someone praising Jiang Ning was even more pleasing than praising him.
An elder brother is like a father, and as an elder brother, one of his greatest wishes is to see his younger brother succeed.
Although his wish has not been completely realized, it was almost a sure thing.
After all, Jiang Ning had captured the attention of such an important figure as Building Owner Shen.
In all the years in Luoshui County, this was unprecedented.
He also understood that Chief Feng was giving him face today, all because of his younger brother, Jiang Ning.
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Half an hour after the wine.
Chief Feng left with Yang Zong.
Jiang Ning and his brother went to the door to see them off.
After watching Chief Feng and Yang Zong disappear, Jiang Li grinned.
“Little brother, I’m basking in your glory today! That’s why such good fortune has come!”
Jiang Ning said, “I’m merely benefitting from the glow of Building Owner Shen Congyun.”
Jiang Li grinned, “That’s not the way to look at it! Being noticed by such an important figure as Building Owner Shen is a result of your own efforts and determination!”
“There are so many talented youths in the vast Luoshui County, why haven’t they been noticed by such an important figure?”
Jiang Ning smiled, “It’s just luck, that’s all.”
“How can there be so much luck!” Jiang Li said.
He then carefully took out the silver note that Chief Feng had given him.
“The compensation money has finally arrived!”
Jiang Ning asked, “What are you planning to do with this compensation money, elder brother?”
Jiang Li pondered for a moment, “Chief Feng just mentioned there is no hurry to repay the debt. I plan to buy a few new clothes for your sister-in-law later; she has had a tough time recently.”
“Then I’ll give fifty taels of silver to you, little brother.”
“For martial arts training, you can’t do without silver to buy medicinal supplements and meat, otherwise, it will wear down your body.”
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Jiang Ning immediately shook his head, “Elder brother, there’s no need to worry about me. Now that I have been noticed by Building Owner Shen, and considering what kind of person he is, do you think I would still lack such a small amount of money?”
“That’s also true!” Jiang Li realized after hearing this and then cheerfully said, “I underestimated you, little brother! With Shen Congyun’s status as the owner of Wanhua Building, you certainly wouldn’t lack such a small amount of money anymore!”
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Elsewhere.
After Chief Feng and Yang Zong turned the corner and disappeared.
“Ptui, ptui, ptui!!!”
Chief Feng spat out the bitter taste.
“Chief Feng, what’s wrong.” Yang Zong hurriedly supported him.
“This wine is too awful to drink, such low quality!” Chief Feng complained.
“Then why did Chief Feng drink so much?” Yang Zong asked.
After Chief Feng spat out the bitter taste in his mouth and straightened his back, he answered,
“No choice! Jiang Ning was also there.”
“If someone like him can be noticed by Shen Congyun, as long as there are no mishaps, in the future, he will inevitably be a person of great importance. Someone far above me.”
“So even today, when I encountered him, I had to show him some respect, no matter what.”
Upon hearing these words, Yang Zong clicked his tongue slightly.
“Chief Feng, is this… really necessary?”
Chief Feng said, “How is it not necessary! What kind of person is Shen Congyun? Anyone he takes notice of must be extraordinary!”
“You know, he has been in Luoshui County for several years now, and during these years, not a single genius in the county has caught his eye.”
“And Jiang Ning is the first one.”
“To think that Shen Congyun valued him so much that he didn’t hesitate to break the rules of the Wanhua Building to help him, it’s obvious how much he regards him.”
“Now that this young man has received Shen Congyun’s help, it’s not an exaggeration to say that he can at least reach Martial Arts Eighth Grade, or even Seventh Grade, or perhaps even a higher level.”
Upon hearing this, Yang Zong’s mouth gaped slightly.
“Is it… is it that exaggerated?”
“Not at all!” Chief Feng continued, “I ignored Jiang Li before, but today I must show a lot more initiative to apologize and make amends, lest such a talent holds a grudge against me.”
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After lunch.
Jiang Ning chose not to return to the Martial Arts Hall and continued to practice his punches in the yard surrounded by a hedge.
He did this because he planned to go to the city gate tonight to see off Shen Congyun.
According to his knowledge, Shen Congyun would leave Luoshui County from the east gate tonight and head to the prefecture city of Guangning Prefecture.
And the east gate was right in the direction he was now in.
That’s why he took the time to visit his relatives on the way back.
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In the blink of an eye, night fell.
The cool moonlight cascaded down.
Jiang Ning stood alone at the city gate, waiting quietly.
As a person came into Jiang Ning’s sight, his gaze slightly sharpened.
A moment later.
“I pay my respects to Master!” Jiang Ning said respectfully.
Wang Jin smiled, “Good lad, you came silently, too.”
Jiang Ning said, “Building Owner Shen has helped me so much. Knowing that he is leaving, how could I not come to see him off? This is the least I can do now!”
“It’s rare that you have this thoughtfulness!” Wang Jin’s gaze softened as he looked at Jiang Ning.
At that moment.
The two of them suddenly saw a luxurious carriage appear at the end of the street.
The carriage moved along the road at a pace neither fast nor slow.
“It’s a carriage from Wanhua Building!” Wang Jin’s eyes sharpened, and he continued, “Building Owner Shen must be inside.”
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Elsewhere.
In the inn next to the street.
Cao Bin stood by the window, silently observing the street below.
In just a few days, his injuries seemed to have disappeared completely.
“The information was correct indeed. Tonight, Shen Congyun will be leaving Luoshui County.”
At the same time.
From the buildings on both sides of the street, pairs of eyes were secretly watching the carriage.
A major figure like Shen Congyun could influence the entire Luoshui County with his every move.
Especially since a few days ago, he took the initiative to step in and stop the conflict between the Cao family and Wang Jin, attracting the attention of the entire county.
…
After a short while.
The carriage arrived at the city gate.
The curtains were drawn, and Jiang Ning immediately saw an extremely beautiful and noble visage.
“I pay my respects to Master Lin!” Jiang Ning greeted respectfully.
Lin Qingyi looked at Jiang Ning and nodded slightly.
Wang Jin also spoke up to greet her, “So it’s Master Lin. Here I thought Brother Shen had arrived!”
Lin Qingyi said, “You’re right. Shen Congyun is here.”
As her words fell, the curtain in front of the carriage was drawn back.
Soon after, the figure of Shen Congyun appeared before them.
“Why have you two come!” Shen Congyun expressed mild surprise from atop the carriage.
Lin Qingyi also jumped out of the carriage soon after.
Jiang Ning bowed with his fists, “Senior Shen has shown me great kindness and even broke the rules of Wanhua Building because of me and must go to the Wanhua Building headquarters in Guangning Prefecture to receive punishment.”
“I am powerless to do anything for Senior Shen, now I can only come here to send him off a part of the way to express my gratitude.”
Lin Qingyi gave Jiang Ning a glance and smiled gently, “You’re quite decent, young man.”
Shen Congyun also smiled, “It’s good that you have this intention! Grow up quickly, and let them see that my judgement, Shen Congyun, wasn’t wrong – that’s the best help you could give me.”
Jiang Ning nodded firmly, “Junior understands! I will not disappoint your expectations, Senior.”
“Good!” Shen Congyun nodded with satisfaction, “As for this trip, you don’t need to worry, nor feel guilty! Going to the prefecture city, I won’t receive any punishment.”
“I just will not be able to return to Luoshui County for a short while!”
“Without my deterrence, you must be more careful of the Cao family! Pay more attention!”
Hearing this, Wang Jin boldly said, “Brother Shen, you needn’t worry. With me here, the Cao family won’t dare be too presumptuous!”
Shen Congyun nodded, “That may be true! Before me, Cao Rong had already left Luoshui County, headed to Dongling City to join his legion. Now that the Cao family lacks the strength of Cao Rong, Brother Wang indeed has the stature to say such a thing.”
“However, Brother Wang must be particularly careful about Cao Rong. This man already has a formidable reputation, and from what I know, if nothing goes awry, he would be able to step into the Sixth Rank very soon.”
“Once he steps into the Sixth Rank, in Luoshui County, he will be an existence comparable to that of the County Lord.”
“Cao Rong can reach the Sixth Rank?” Wang Jin’s eyes widened in shock.
Shen Congyun nodded, “Yes! It should be within one or two years! Once he reaches the Sixth Rank, it won’t be long before he doesn’t see even me in his sights.”
“No wonder he was so arrogant facing me! He indeed had the capital to be arrogant!” Wang Jin nodded and said, “A Sixth Rank expert, if he becomes one, he would be the first in Luoshui County in over a decade.”
Shen Congyun then turned to Jiang Ning.
“Even with your master here, you must not be complacent. No one can be by your side for a lifetime; in the end, the only thing you can rely on is yourself! You must understand, strength is the foundation of everything!”
Jiang Ning nodded, “Senior, rest assured! Junior understands!”
Shen Congyun nodded again, and then he said, “After you achieve Qi Blood Perfection, go find Lin Qingyi; I’ve left a gift for you. If possible, it would be best for you to join the Inspection Office, if not this year, then find a way next year.”
“Joining the Inspection Office is one of the best paths for you, and it’s also the best place for your cultivation.”
“Compared to the resources of the Inspection Office, the Sects within Guangning Prefecture are nothing.”
“Moreover, with the opening of the Office, there will inevitably be many opportunities, and if you can seize those opportunities, it will be very important for your future.”
Afterwards, Shen Congyun finished giving his advice and then turned to board the carriage.
“In the future, I hope to hear good news about you!”
Shen Congyun stood on the carriage, turned his head to speak to Jiang Ning one more time, then entered the carriage.
“Drive—”
At Shen Congyun’s signal, the coachman cracked his whip.
The next moment.
The carriage immediately moved, kicking up some dust on the road, and carried Shen Congyun towards the outskirts of the city.
