Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Chapter 76: Chapter 6 Give Some Respect

Canglang Martial Arts Hall entrance.

Jiang Ning and Wang Jin walked out of the great gate of the Martial Arts Hall and saw Shen Congyun, Cao Rong, and Lin Qingyi appearing at the site.

Wang Jin first gave Cao Rong a grave look and then greeted Shen Congyun and Lin Qingyi.

Jiang Ning also saluted the two.

At that moment,

Shen Congyun’s gaze swept over Jiang Ning before nodding toward Wang Jin.

Lin Qingyi, however, was different, her gaze firmly fixed on Jiang Ning, scrutinizing him from head to toe.

“He’s certainly not bad-looking!”

“But Shen Congyun isn’t me, his preferences are very normal, so he wouldn’t actively enter the fray and risk punishment just for this.”

“But he doesn’t seem to have anything special either?”

“Starting martial arts at this age, too late! He has but small success in Qi-Blood and is still far from joining the ranks of Martial Arts Nine Grade.”

“With such performance, why would Shen Congyun value him so highly?”

At this very moment, Lin Qingyi was filled with incomprehensible doubt in her heart.

After seeing Jiang Ning with her own eyes, she still couldn’t understand why Shen Congyun would do such a thing.

On the other side.

Shen Congyun, with a placid face, spoke to Cao Rong: “Brother Cao, since everyone is present today, why not give me some face and let the matter drop? How about sparing this youngster?”

Upon hearing this, Cao Rong looked deeply at Jiang Ning.

Then he smiled, “Since Mr. Shen has spoken, I will definitely have my third brother investigate thoroughly when I return.”

“This youngster is associated with Mr. Shen, so I don’t believe his elder brother would be the type to collude with the God Worship Sect. It must be a mistake in the investigation, the wrong person was apprehended!”

“Right? Third brother!”

Cao Rong said the last part as he turned his head to speak to Cao Bin beside him.

At this moment, Cao Bin, having his injuries internally combed by Shen Congyun’s Inner Breath and after consuming a healing elixir, was in much better shape.

He nodded continuously after hearing his eldest brother’s words.

“What my brother said is true, it must be negligence in the investigation by our subordinates. I’ve always known Jiang Li as a man of honesty and integrity; it’s not possible for him to be that sort of person.”

Then he patted his chest, saying to Shen Congyun, “Building Owner Shen, rest assured, I will go back and release them immediately, and ensure a thorough investigation to bring justice to Jiang Li.”

“After the investigation is complete, if a mistake was made, I will personally visit to apologize.” @@novelbin@@

Watching Cao Rong and Cao Bin’s commitments, Shen Congyun nodded slightly.

“With your few words, I am relieved!”

Then he turned to Jiang Ning with a smile, “Will you come with me?”

Hearing that, Jiang Ning quickly followed his steps.

At that time,

Cao Rong watched the retreating figures, his eyes subtly shifting.

The next moment,

he turned to Cao Bin and said, “Clean up, and let’s return.”

“Yes, big brother!” Cao Bin responded with a respectful demeanor.

Afterward, Cao Rong turned to Wang Jin, “Master Wang, my apologies for today’s offense!”

He bowed slightly toward Wang Jin and then turned to leave.

Cao Bin hurriedly arranged for Xu Yunfeng to take everyone back and then quickly followed Cao Rong.

…

After leaving Canglang Martial Arts Hall by some distance,

Cao Bin began, “Big brother, are we really going to release Jiang Li and his family?”

“Release them!” Cao Rong said coldly, “Shen Congyun has spoken, and we can’t disregard his face!”

“But…” Cao Bin hesitated, then said, “But isn’t Wanhua Building not allowed to get involved in local power struggles? As a Vice Building Owner here, Shen Congyun’s actions today will surely be punished by Wanhua Building’s headquarters, are we really going to let it go?”

Cao Rong abruptly stopped, his gaze as cold as ice fixing on Cao Bin.

“I said release them! Do you not understand!!”

Feeling Cao Rong’s gaze, Cao Bin shuddered and cowered.

“Yes, big brother!”

…

On the other side.

Shen Congyun led Jiang Ning to an empty lakeside.

With a gesture from Shen Congyun’s gaze, Lin Qingyi stood in the distance, seemingly admiring the lake’s scenery but was actually giving the two enough space for a conversation.

“Do you know why I’m helping you?” Shen Congyun stood by the lake, presenting his back to Jiang Ning.

“I do not know!” Jiang Ning replied, then respectfully saluted, “But no matter the reason, the junior still has to thank the senior for today’s great favor!”

After speaking, Jiang Ning gave Shen Congyun a respectful bow.

Shen Congyun turned around and slightly nodded.

Then he asked, “You’ve cultivated the Inner Elixir Cultivation Technique, haven’t you?”

Hearing this, Jiang Ning was taken aback for a moment, then quickly regained composure and nodded to Shen Congyun.

“Senior is correct, I cultivated the Inner Elixir Cultivation Technique a few days ago.”

“Have you reached the entry level yet?” Shen Congyun inquired further.

Jiang Ning nodded again, “I have entered.”

“How long did it take you to reach the entry level?” Shen Congyun asked once more.

Upon hearing several consecutive questions from Shen Congyun, Jiang Ning suddenly realized something.

After pondering for less than one breath in his heart, he made such a decision to reveal the truth.

Afterward, he honestly said, “Roughly a week’s time.”

A week?

Upon hearing this response, Shen Congyun’s pupils suddenly constricted, his eyes revealing an incredulous look.

The next moment, his expression concealed itself, and he regained his composure.

“A week’s time is not bad,” Shen Congyun nodded slightly, then he continued, “Do you know why I would help you?”

Jiang Ning said, “I have some guesses, but I’m not sure if they’re correct. It’s probably related to the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill that Senior just mentioned.”

Upon hearing this, a smile appeared on Shen Congyun’s face.

“You’re not stupid.”

Afterward, Shen Congyun continued, “The Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill was something I presented to Wang Jin two months ago. Wang Jin is one of the few with Innate Spiritual Wisdom, especially suited to practice the profound Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill.”

At this point, Shen Congyun’s gaze fixed on Jiang Ning.

“I did not expect that by some fortuitous encounter, I would discover your existence, another with Innate Spiritual Wisdom.”

Jiang Ning, feeling further shocked upon hearing Shen Congyun’s words.

A profound skill?

The Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill is actually a profound skill?

And what exactly is someone with Innate Spiritual Wisdom?

He suddenly remembered his predecessor, besieged by followers of the God Worship Sect during his final moments, where the term ‘Innate Spiritual Wisdom’ cropped up in conversation.

At this moment.

Shen Congyun, observing Jiang Ning’s contemplative gaze, smiled slightly.

“I can see you have many questions in your heart. Ask anything you wish.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning came back to his senses.

“Senior, is the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill truly a profound skill?”

Shen Congyun nodded slightly, “Correct, it is indeed a profound skill. It is a skill transformed from the cultivation techniques of Immortals from Ancient Times. To learn this profound skill, the necessary condition is that only those with Innate Spiritual Wisdom can master it.”

Hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

Some understanding dawned in his heart.

So that’s how it is!

So the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill is a profound skill, no wonder the Experience Value required to elevate my realm is ten times that of other skills.

Looking at it this way, the Experience Value needed to break through a profound skill will increase substantially.

Afterward, he asked, “Senior, what exactly is someone with Innate Spiritual Wisdom?”

Shen Congyun said, “You can consider it a type of talent, an innate talent. During Ancient Times, only those with Innate Spiritual Wisdom could embark on the path of becoming an Immortal.

“Because the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill comes from a special source, only those with Innate Spiritual Wisdom can learn it.”

“That is also the reason I lend you a hand.”

“Your talent in Martial Arts is not bad; you might be quite pleased with yourself for achieving small success in Qi-Blood in half a month locally, but throughout the entirety of Great Xia, it’s only considered decent!”

“What makes you most special is your extremely high Spiritual Wisdom, allowing you to enter the threshold of Inner Elixir Cultivation in just one week.”

“I see potential in your future, hence I offer my assistance.”

Jiang Ning bowed with his hands clasped, “Thank you for the clarification, Junior understands.”

Shen Congyun said, “Today I help you, not without seeking something in return.”

“Senior, please speak; whatever Junior can do, I’ll not shirk,” Jiang Ning said.

Shen Congyun laughed, “What I seek is a favor from you, you owe me a favor.”

Jiang Ning said, “Senior’s great kindness today, not just one favor, even ten favors, or more, is a blessing for me.”

Shen Congyun said, “I only need one favor, a favor from you in the future.”

He then continued, “You are even more suited to practice the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill than I am, or than Wang Jin is. With your high Spiritual Wisdom, this cultivation technique will assuredly reach Great Success in your hands. Perhaps there will come a day when I need to ask something of you! I hope you’ll still remember the words we spoke today.”

Jiang Ning clasped his hands and said, “When the day comes that Senior has any needs, just speak up, and Junior will give it my all.”

Shen Congyun heard this and smiled.

Then he took out several golden sheets from his bosom.

“The following cultivation methods for the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill are recorded here, but only those that break through to Great Success.”

“As for the Perfect Method of the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill, I do not possess it.”

“However, even the Great Success of the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill will be enough for you to achieve the level of Inner Strength Great Success, Five Internal Organs Thunder Sound, Inner Breath Like Gang in the future.”

“Having access to methods of stepping into the Fifth Grade in advance, refining your internal organs, mastering Inner Breath will expand the upper limit of your future prospects.”

“I hope you will not let down my expectations.”

Looking at the golden sheets handed to him, Jiang Ning blinked in surprise, then took the sheets that recorded the subsequent cultivation methods of the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill.

“Senior rest assured, Junior will try twice as hard.”

Shen Congyun said, “Take them back, commit them to memory and understanding; after memorizing everything, come to Wanhua Building to find me. You must come by tomorrow at the latest, as there are some matters and things I need to explain to you.”

“Remember! You must come as soon as possible; if you’re late, you might not see me, and for a very long time in the future, you won’t be able to see me.”

Jiang Ning carefully tucked away the golden sheets of Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill close to himself.

“Senior rest assured, Junior will memorize everything promptly.”

Shen Congyun then added, “From today, you can walk out without worries; you need not concern yourself with the Cao family anymore. Since I have spoken today, Cao Rong will give me this much face.”

Jiang Ning bowed again, “For today’s matters, thank you, Senior. I also convey my elder brother’s thanks to you.”

Shen Congyun smiled, then turned and left.

Then, his voice echoed once more in Jiang Ning’s ears.

“Remember, commit the subsequent cultivation methods of the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill to memory, then come to Wanhua Building to find me as soon as possible!”

Seeing this, surprise appeared in Jiang Ning’s eyes.

This is… the Sound Transmission into Secret Skill?

No wonder Senior Shen, such a distinguished person, could so confidently claim that the Cao family would give him this much face.