Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint
Chapter 556 - 142 Mind Changes (Request for Monthly Pass!)_2

Chapter 556: Chapter 142 Mind Changes (Request for Monthly Pass!)_2

"Come in!"

Xiao Emei closed her eyes again.

The housekeeper outside heard this phrase and then pushed the door open.

The next moment,

she quickly bowed her head.

Because she saw the curtains and various hangings inside the room moving without wind.

Although the doors and windows were closed, there were air currents swirling inside the room.

She instantly knew that the gossip she had heard before was correct.

The distinguished guest who moved into this superior room was a big shot from the county.

Carrying two wooden buckets, after a few trips, she adjusted the temperature of the water for Xiao Emei and then sprinkled a layer of rose petals.

"The hot water is ready!" the housekeeper said, bowing her head.

"Leave," Xiao Emei still had her eyes closed.

"Yes!"

...

A short while later,

Xiao Emei got up, came down from the bed, and checked the doors and windows for any openings before approaching the bathtub, where she undressed and let down her pinned-up hair.

The next moment,

she felt a pang of pain.

Her waist-length waterfall-like hair was now a section shorter and the ends were yellowed and curled.

For a woman, hair is her second face.

Her hair, grown over so many years, now looked like this, and she felt an intense heartache.

Then she examined her body again.

Under the clothes, large patches of black scorched marks remained.

Entering the tub, she began to scrub her whole body.

...

Several hours later,

Xiao Emei finally came out of her room.

She had also repinned her hair.

With her hair up, she suddenly projected the aura of a married woman, rather than the girlish feel of her loose hair before.

At that moment,

Bai Luoyu was sitting by himself on the second floor by the window, sipping his wine.

Watching the comings and goings outside the window, he was speechless.

He couldn’t help but recall what Xiao Emei had just said.

Wait a little while.

"Several hours now, is this what a woman means by a ’little while’?!!"

Bai Luoyu inwardly scoffed.

"Master Bai!" It was at that moment that Xiao Emei’s voice rang out.

Bai Luoyu looked up and saw Xiao Emei descending the stairs.

Xiao Emei, now redressed in her white long dress, her long hair coiled atop her head, revealing her swan-like slender and fair neck, gave off the air of a married woman.

Bai Luoyu caught a glimpse of this scene, his eyes revealing a trace of amazement.

He realized in an instant that, compared to a girl’s immaturity, he preferred women with a bit more maturity.

"Miss Xiao, are you ready after your washing?" Bai Luoyu stood up and asked.

"Mhm!" Xiao Emei nodded her head and then said, "Master Bai, we can leave now!"

"Alright!" Bai Luoyu nodded, "Then let’s go!"

...

At the Jiangning mansion,

Liuu Wanwan opened the door to see Bai Luoyu and Xiao Emei’s arrival, and she was no longer surprised.

"Please come in, esteemed guests," Liuu Wanwan said.

Bai Luoyu glanced toward the east courtyard and saw the crimson Great Sun Essence Qi falling from the sky straight into the courtyard, and he couldn’t help but smile slightly.

"Brother Jiang must be practicing again."

"Yes!" Liuu Wanwan nodded, "As long as it’s a sunny day, the period of 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. is Ah Ning’s time for practice."

"9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.," Bai Luoyu nodded, mumbling to himself, "Small success in the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill, one more step is great success and the level of Inner Breath Like Gang."

"It seems once Brother Jiang completes the sixth grade of Bone Forging, with his foundation of both internal and external practices, he could go straight to the fifth grade."

"With such a foundation, that’s impressive!!"

On the side,

Xiao Emei, upon hearing Bai Luoyu’s remarks, unintentionally revealed a slight smile, her lips curling up.

She had experienced firsthand Jiang Ning’s strength the night before.

Such terrifying physical power, such irresistible force.

And such a miraculous effect from his blood.

This made her realize, how could Jiang Ning possibly still be at the realm they had estimated, merely at the Martial Arts Sixth Grade, with both internal and external cultivation?

Sixth grade Bone Forging must have been greatly successful already.

And in the stage of Fifth Grade Internal Strength, he had progressed even further than she had.

His Inner Breath exceeded thirty years of accumulated power, and he was above her.

Regarding her own power accumulation, Xiao Emei was also very clear.

By the age of twenty-six, she had already reached the level of Inner Breath as vast as the sea, with thirty years of power.

At the age of twenty-nine, her power growth was not just the normal three years for an ordinary person.

As the third on the Human List, and the disciple of Xiao Qiushui, as well as the eldest sister of the Water Moon Sword Palace, she had ample martial arts resources made available to her. Her Inner Breath’s growth far exceeded that of an ordinary Fifth Grade Martial Artist by several times.

In the span of three years, one can’t say she had gained ten years’ worth of power, but at least seven or eight years’ worth.

Her current power level, at the very least, was thirty-seven or thirty-eight.

But in front of Jiang Ning, she felt a clear disparity.

This also meant that Jiang Ning’s power was a few notches better than hers, no less than forty years.

Thinking of this, Xiao Emei couldn’t help but bitterly smile to herself.

The purpose of last night’s action was to probe Jiang Ning’s background, and indeed she had succeeded in doing so by discovering Jiang Ning’s secrets.

But at the same time, she had also lost her body last night and her freedom.

From now on, she would be under someone else’s control.

She also thought about her speculations regarding Jiang Ning and immediately felt much better.

All these thoughts rapidly flickered through Xiao Emei’s mind.

Afterward,

The two stepped over the threshold and entered into the mansion of Jiang Ning.

Walking in the front yard,

Bai Luoyu was still continually amazed as he looked at the sky above the east courtyard.

Seeing the frequency at which strands of the crimson Great Sun Essence Qi fell, he knew how efficient Jiang Ning was at refining it.

"With such a refining efficiency, no wonder he possesses such strength at such a young age."

"And I don’t even know how breathtaking and peerless his best archery skills are!"

Bai Luoyun muttered to himself.

At the same time, the doubts in his heart did not diminish in the slightest.

He had seen Xiao Emei leave the house last night in night clothes, and it was obvious to him that she was heading for Jiang Ning.

Yet today, it seemed that Jiang Ning had not changed at all.

Being able to breathe and release the Essence of the Great Sun, and internally refine the five viscera,

This also meant that Jiang Ning’s body was not any different at the moment.

His heart suddenly doubted his judgment from last night.

Doubting whether Xiao Emei really went to trouble Jiang Ning last night.

"If not him, who else could it be?"

Thinking this, Bai Luoyu turned his head to glance back.

He immediately saw Xiao Emei also directing her gaze toward the east where Jiang Ning was.

"Master Bai, what’s wrong?" Xiao Emei spoke.

"Nothing!" Bai Luoyu shook his head, suppressing the doubts in his heart.

...

On the other side,

Jiang Ning sat cross-legged on a meditation cushion, with Five Hearts Facing Heaven, continuously operating the Breathing and Exhaling Method, inhaling and exhaling Sun Essence Qi.

His viscera, refined by the Sun Essence Qi, kept growing stronger and the progress of his Inner Breath Cultivation Skill was also steadily increasing.

In the blink of an eye,

Noon.

By noon, even though it was still winter, the sunny weather made the whole body scorching hot.

Hu——

After refining the last strand of the Great Sun Essence Qi, Jiang Ning exhaled a long breath and slowly opened his eyes.

[Skill]: Reading and Writing (Five times limit-breaking 1577/6000) (Traits: unforgettable, Extraordinary Five Senses, Divine Thought Agility, Outstanding Comprehension, Heavenly Vision)

Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill (small success 3350/5000)

After glancing at the panel, he immediately closed it and stood up.

...

A short while later.

"Brother Bai!"

Jiang Ning arrived at the hall.

Bai Luoyu quickly stood up, smiling.

"Brother Jiang!"

Seeing Jiang Ning, Xiao Emei also immediately got up.

"Greetings, Commander Jiang!"

Hearing this, Bai Luoyu was surprised and glanced at Xiao Emei.

Immediately suppressing his emotions, he continued to look at Jiang Ning.

"Brother Jiang, I’ve come to disturb your practice again, you won’t mind, will you?" Bai Luoyu waved his folding fan and spoke with a smile.

"How could I? I’m more than welcoming!" Jiang Ning also responded with a smile.

How could he refuse to get along with Bai Luoyu?

After all, Bai Luoyun was a top figure in Dongling County.

Ordinary people couldn’t even find an opportunity to visit him.

Not to mention Bai Luoyu personally visiting his house—it was beyond imagination.

"Brother Bai, there’s something I must apologize for first!" Jiang Ning said.

"What’s that?" Bai Luoyu asked, puzzled.

Jiang Ning explained, "Because of the special composition of the fine wine yesterday, there was none left after we finished drinking. It will take some time before more can be brewed."

"I thought it was going to be some big issue!" Bai Luoyu laughed, then he opened his right hand and instantly produced a white jade wine pot: "I’m here today to drink my own brew!"