Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Chapter 59: Chapter 59: Officially Becoming a Disciple

On a high-rise in the distance.

Shen Congyun was looking at Jiang Ning facing the Great Sun, breathing in and out as he cultivated.

He was extremely astonished,

he knew very well that the cultivation method of the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill past the beginner stage didn’t include any guidance, breathing in the essence of the Sun Essence without it would be like inviting a fierce dragon made of fire into one’s body, and all organs would be burned away.

The pain of such an ordeal was unbearable for most people.

Yet at this moment, he could clearly see that Jiang Ning, remarkably, was able to breathe in and out the Sun Essence without the help of any secret medicine, and even started practicing the Breathing and Exhaling Method directly after sunrise.

He began to breathe in and out the Sun Essence.

This completely shattered his understanding.

“Could it be… that this young man has a perfect method to cultivate the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill? And not just relying on the incomplete scroll he got from Wang Jin to merely get started?”

As the possibility occurred to him, he shook his head.

“It shouldn’t be possible! The Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill is an ultimate technique, not some common Martial Arts Skill that you can find anywhere on the streets! Besides, how could such a coincidence occur!!”

Shen Congyun shook his head again, dismissing the thought.

Afterward, his gaze continued to fall on Jiang Ning from kilometers away, as he continued to observe Jiang Ning’s every move.

Thirty minutes later.

He nodded to himself: “The young man is indeed practicing the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill, no doubt about it! As for the rest, we’ll have to wait for the investigation report on this person before making any judgments!”

Murmuring his thoughts into the air, Shen Congyun’s silhouette also disappeared from atop the high-rise.

…

Inside the Martial Arts Hall.

As they neared the time of 7 a.m. to 9 a.m., Jiang Ning, too, stopped Breathing and Releasing the Essence of the Great Sun.

[Skill]: Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill (Beginner 32/1000)

“I’ve gained 14 Experience Value points; at this rate, it will take over two months to progress to the next Realm of the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill!”

“Such a difficult way to grind for experience, I wonder just how high level this Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill is.”

Jiang Ning silently mused to himself, looking at his status panel.

Then,

he got up and headed towards the kitchen.

Preparing to have breakfast, then to meet Wang Jin.

He had already decided just earlier that today he would confess to Wang Jin, confess that among his Five Animals Fist skills, Tiger Form Boxing had reached the Great Success Realm.

He had met the requirement to become Wang Jin’s True Disciple.

…

In front of the courtyard door in the back of the Martial Arts Hall.

Thump, thump, thump—

Jiang Ning, carrying a tray of food, knocked on the courtyard’s large gate.

“Come in!” Wang Jin’s voice came from within the courtyard. @@novelbin@@

Jiang Ning then pushed open the courtyard gate with one hand.

Creeak—

The gate, pushed open, emitted a sharp noise.

“Why is it you?” Wang Jin, dressed in a loose short jacket, was sitting in the yard, as if meditating in reflection.

He looked surprised at the sight of Jiang Ning.

Because breakfast was usually personally delivered by Aunt Sun, but today, Jiang Ning was the one bringing it to him.

Jiang Ning said, “I have something to discuss with Master, so I took the liberty of bringing Master’s breakfast as well.”

Wang Jin stood up and pointed to a stone table in the pavilion nearby.

Jiang Ning took the hint and placed the tray on the stone table in the pavilion.

“Have you had your breakfast yet?” Wang Jin asked as he washed his hands by the side and turned his head towards Jiang Ning.

“I’ve just eaten!” replied Jiang Ning.

Wang Jin by this time had also finished washing his hands. He casually shook off the droplets and then took his seat.

“Have a seat yourself!” he said, pointing to a stone bench next to the stone table.

Once Jiang Ning was seated, Wang Jin then asked, “You said you had something to discuss with me just now. What brings you to me today?”

While speaking, he grabbed a chicken leg and took big bites.

“Disciple’s Tiger Form Boxing has achieved great success!” Jiang Ning stood up and bowed with clasped hands.

This statement, akin to a thunderclap on a clear day, took everyone by surprise.

“What??” Wang Jin’s eyes widened in astonishment, his mouth slightly agape as he looked at Jiang Ning, even forgetting to chew the chicken leg in his mouth.

This scene froze for a breath’s time before Wang Jin regained his senses, slowly chewing the chicken in his mouth and swallowing it down.

“You kid, don’t pull my leg this early in the morning!” Wang Jin said skeptically, looking at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning bowed with clasped hands, “How dare your disciple jest with Master?”

“Perform your boxing for me to see!” Wang Jin said.

“Yes!” Jiang Ning bowed with clasped hands.

He moved to the side of the pavilion, taking his stance.

At this moment, Wang Jin, seeing Jiang Ning’s confident and unhurried demeanor, couldn’t help but feel uncertain.

“Has this kid actually achieved great success in Tiger Form Boxing? It shouldn’t be possible, right?”

“He has been practising boxing for barely half a month, for one of the five forms, the tiger form, to reach the realm of great success, could I have stumbled upon such a gem?”

The next moment.

As Jiang Ning practiced his boxing, Wang Jin’s expression immediately turned extremely serious.

For Jiang Ning was performing the Tiger Form Boxing, with muscles bulging, embodying a sense of power.

Each move was full of momentum, especially when the force was unleashed, it was as if he transformed into a ferocious and enraged tiger.

“A perfect fusion of spirit and form! It really is Tiger Form Boxing at the realm of great success,” Wang Jin murmured to himself, with a strong look of shock passing through his eyes.

After thirty minutes.

[Five Animals Fist Experience Value +2]

Jiang Ning finished his routine, turning to Wang Jin with clasped hands: “Master, your disciple has finished the demonstration.”

“Not bad!” Wang Jin nodded slightly, picking up one peanut after another and tossing them into his mouth, then took a sip of his drink, feigning nonchalance, “You passed my test in less than half a month, not bad comprehension!”

He then added, “Was it from observing a fierce tiger in battle yesterday that you grasped the essence and form of the Tiger Form Boxing?”

“Yes!” Jiang Ning nodded, “Master has discerning eyes, you saw it right away!”

Wang Jin revealed a smile, “Your sudden achievement of great success in Tiger Form Boxing at this time, I knew without guessing it was due to your observation of the tiger’s combat yesterday!”

Wang Jin then showed a hint of admiration, “In this regard, you have had much better conditions than your previous senior disciples! None of your senior brothers had the opportunity to personally observe a fierce tiger fight.”

Jiang Ning bowed with clasped hands, “This is all thanks to Master’s grace, I heard the fierce tiger was personally captured by Master in the mountains.”

“Correct!” Wang Jin nodded slightly.

“Master is truly brave!” Jiang Ning flattered.

Hearing this, Wang Jin couldn’t help but let his smile show.

He then said, “Since you’ve passed my test, go pour a cup of tea for me from my room!”

“Yes, Master!” Jiang Ning, excited and with understanding, responded immediately.

In just a moment, he came out with a cup of tea.

Kneeling on one knee in front of Wang Jin, Jiang Ning presented the cup of tea to him.

“Master, please have some tea!”

Looking at Jiang Ning before him, Wang Jin couldn’t help but smile broadly.

“Good!”

“Good!!”

“Good!!!”

He said ‘good’ three times, took the cup of tea from Jiang Ning’s hand, and drank it in one gulp.

“Disciple, rise,” Wang Jin said, looking at Jiang Ning before him with a satisfied expression in his eyes.

Less than half a month and Tiger Form Boxing had achieved great success, a disciple with such exceptional insight was something he had never considered before.

Now with such unexpected joy, how could he not be satisfied?

“Yes, Master!!” Hearing the kind voice, Jiang Ning also stood up.

“Sit and talk!” Wang Jin gestured to the seat in front of him.

“Yes, Master!”

Wang Jin smiled, “No need to be so formal, just be relaxed in front of your teacher.”