Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint
Chapter 558 - 143 The Growth of Skill (Vote for Monthly Ticket!)_2

Chapter 558: Chapter 143 The Growth of Skill (Vote for Monthly Ticket!)_2

Particularly after Xiao Emei returned without achievement, Xiao Qiuyue’s emotions became even more agitated.

Therefore, Xiao Qiushui was even more reluctant to let Xiao Qiuyue leave.

For Xiao Qiuyue understood that at this point in time, anyone daring to murder officials from the Inspection Office would incur a disaster of immense proportions.

Others would weigh the pros and cons and not act upon mere suspicion against Jiang Ning.

But Xiao Qiuyue was different.

Based on Xiao Emei’s report, the current Xiao Qiuyue only wanted to kill all potential threats to avenge her only son.

For the sake of revenge, the current Xiao Qiuyue had adopted the mentality of preferring to kill ten by mistake rather than letting one go.

It was precisely for this reason that Xiao Qiushui was even more reluctant to let her go.

But at the same time, Xiao Emei had also said that Yu Manyun, wanting to impress and increase her standing in Xiao Qiushui’s eyes, would undoubtedly go all out in handling this matter.

Because in the next selection for the Palace Master of the Water Moon Sword Palace, Yu Manyun was the second in line.

In this matter, Yu Manyun would certainly strive to prove herself superior, thereby gaining Xiao Qiushui’s approval and increasing her position in his heart.

After reading the entire letter, Jiang Ning chuckled, then shook his head.

"Yu Manyun, Xiao Qiushui, Xiao Qiuyue, Xiao Emei."

"I wonder how much of Xiao Emei’s words in this letter are true and how much are false."

"I suppose most of it must be true."

"The real issue may lie with the description of Yu Manyun."

"She might well use my ’knife’ to eliminate Yu Manyun."

Jiang Ning thought to himself.

As for this speculation, he felt it was not unlikely.

For it was obvious that within the Water Moon Sword Palace, Xiao Emei was not yet excellent enough to be assured of the position of the next Palace Master.

Therefore, Yu Manyun’s recurring mentions by Xiao Emei meant she was a potential rival.

Subsequently, his thoughts turned to Xiao Qiuyue, mentioned in the letter, the wife of the Qinghe Marquis and the mother of He Jinseng.

Thinking of this person, Jiang Ning also could not help but frown.

If it were anyone else, there was room for maneuver.

After all, his current position was not low, and he was an official of the Inspection Office.

Even the current Qinghe Marquis, the father of He Jinseng, would not likely act rashly to kill him over mere suspicion and provoke the colossal entity of the Inspection Office.

After all, for the Qinghe Marquis, he had many sons.

In such large families, the number of direct and collateral relations combined is staggering.

Feelings of kinship are generally not that strong.

So they would weigh the pros and cons and not act impulsively.

But this was not the case for Xiao Qiuyue, the mother of He Jinseng.

She only had one son, He Jinseng.

For most mothers in the world, their children are their sole consolation.

Especially in large families like the Qinghe Marquis Mansion, where it is hard to have pure and deep affection between husband and wife, the deepest affections are only between mother and child.

The death of He Jinyun was an earth-shattering blow for his mother, Xiao Qiuyue.

For Xiao Qiuyue to avenge her only son, Jiang Ning found it unsurprising and entirely understandable.

Therefore, he did not doubt Xiao Emei’s words in the letter at all.

But understanding aside, Xiao Qiuyue’s thoughts also gave Jiang Ning a headache.

Without evidence for the death of He Jinyun, both Xiao Qiushui and the Qinghe Marquis would weigh the pros and cons and not act rashly.

But if Xiao Qiuyue were to die at his hands, that would be a matter out in the open.

The wife of the Qinghe Marquis, Xiao Qiushui’s own sister.

Either identity would bring major trouble.

Not to mention bearing both identities.

If Xiao Qiuyue died at his hands, it would be like stirring up two hornet’s nests.

Thinking of all these issues.

Jiang Ning felt a surge of frustration in his heart, quite displeased.

This feeling was akin to dark clouds looming overhead.

He felt exceptionally depressed.

"Still not strong enough, ah!" Jiang Ning clenched his fists.

A moment later.

"Hu——"

He exhaled a long breath, releasing the pent-up frustration in his heart.

"If my strength were sufficient, the clouds in my heart would naturally disperse!"

"If I had the power of a Grandmaster, would the matter of He Jinyun be so troublesome?"

With this in mind, Jiang Ning understood even more that the most important task at present was still just one thing, and that was to enhance his own strength.

In a world where great power resided within oneself, the might of the fist was the greatest reliance, followed by power.

As long as one’s fist was strong enough, the indignation of a common man could be like a heavenly decree to kill, stirring dragons and snakes from the land.

Subsequently.

Jiang Ning calmed his emotions and returned to his room to read in silence.

The calmer his heart, the higher his efficiency in reading became.

And thus, the rate of growth in Literacy and Judgement Experience also increased.

As he turned page after page, hints slowly and continuously appeared in front of him.

[Literacy and Judgement Experience +1]

[Literacy and Judgement Experience +1]

[Literacy and Judgement Experience +1]

[...]

Lv Yi, carrying a thermally insulated food container, opened the door and saw Jiang Ning focused on reading, tiptoed silently upon seeing this.

She carefully placed the food container on the table inside the room.

Then she picked up the Sandalwood, delicately scraped off a layer of sawdust, placed it in the Sandalwood Incense Burner, and pressed it down before lighting it up.

As wisps of blue smoke rose, a faint scent of sandalwood filled the room.

This scent had the effect of calming the mind and soothing the nerves.

After another moment.

Jiang Ning flipped to the last page and finished reading the book in his hands, then set it aside.

Seeing this, Lv Yi quickly opened the food container and took out the still-hot bowl of meat soup.

Seeing this, he shook his head, "You don’t have to wait by my side, go on and attend to your own tasks!"