Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 597 We Demand an Explanation!
Shangyang Cave Heaven.

An hour later.

The heavens and earth roared, and a wave of energy descended from the void once more.

This time, Jiang Ning made no move, letting the fluctuations envelop him.

He was content with this one hour.

Moreover, he believed that with his status as a disciple of Shangyang, he would eventually have the opportunity to return.

outside world.

On Yanghu Lake.

As a wave of energy descended, Jiang Ning's figure appeared.

In an instant.

With a flick of his wrist, he tucked the makeshift bundle of clothes into a mustard leaf.

"It's so comfortable, having storage space is so much more comfortable!" Jiang Ning immediately felt relieved.

Previously in Shangyang Cave Heaven, he was restricted by special rules and could not use spatial items such as mustard leaves, which caused him a lot of inconvenience.

Now that I'm back in the outside world, I can use Mustard Leaf again, and I feel incredibly light.

at this time.

All eyes below fell on Jiang Ning.

"Second Senior Brother, did he succeed?" Ge Xian'er asked.

"He should have succeeded! After all, he was the only winner in this trial. However, times have changed. The Shangyang Immortal Sect has been submerged in the river of history, so this identity probably won't be of much use anymore!" Xie Yang said, both answering and comforting himself.

"So he stole the Vermilion Bird Fire Sword and the Azure Dragon Wood Sword?" the old woman from the Qingyang Sect asked from the side.

“Yes, Grand Uncle!” Xie Yang replied respectfully.

"Grand Uncle, what about my two flying swords?" Xu Ming reminded him from the side.

Losing those two flying swords was a huge fortune for him.

The old woman nodded.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also fell from the sky and landed on the ship where Ye Zhengqi and Zhong Yue were.

Back in the outside world, with his Celestial Master level, he was able to once again master the power of heaven and earth and walk on air.

This was completely impossible in Shangyang Cave.

The two worlds, one large and one small, clearly have many different rules.

The power of heaven and earth, for example, cannot be activated at all in Shangyang Cave Heaven.

"Lord Ye, Lord Zhong!" Jiang Ning landed on the deck and greeted the two.

"Congratulations, Inspector Jiang!" Sun Yuancheng looked at Jiang Ning and spoke slowly, trying his best to keep his expression normal.

"Lord Sun!" Jiang Ning greeted him with a smile.

"Inspector Jiang, what are your plans for the future?" Zhong Yue asked.

"I don't have any grand plans. I'm going back to Dongling County to reflect and try to take it a step further. This trip has broadened my horizons considerably, and I've also gained some insights into martial arts," Jiang Ning said.

"It seems that when we meet again, Inspector Jiang's strength will have reached a new level!" Zhong Yue said, then revealed a hint of emotion.

He also tacitly avoided mentioning the fall of Shangyang Cave Heaven, and did not ask Jiang Ning whether he had obtained the true identity of the Shangyang Immortal Sect, or any other doubts he had in mind.

Zhong Yue understands that it's important to have boundaries when interacting with others.

If you can avoid prying into someone else's secrets, then don't.

at this time.

The group couldn't help but look to the other side.

A large ship broke through the waves and approached the location where the group was.

“They’re from the Qingyang Sect!” Ye Zhengqi’s eyes showed a solemn expression.

“Inspector Jiang, he must be here to see you!” Zhong Yue said, looking at Jiang Ning.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

They watched quietly as the Qingyang Sect's ships approached.

the other side.

"Interesting!" Long Xiaofeng smiled as he saw this.

"Xingyun, come with me!" Long Xiaofeng said.

“Okay, Third Brother!” Long Xingyun nodded.

He then followed behind Long Xiaofeng.

Although he was old, he had already reached the level of a grandmaster.

But he thoroughly enjoyed this feeling, which gave him a sense of having family.

next moment.

The two jumped off the ship and landed on a small boat.

The light boat then cut through the wind and waves, heading straight towards Jiangning.

Boom!
When the two ships collided slightly, Jiang Ning felt a tremor coming from the deck beneath his feet.

"Gentlemen, I am Han Qiu, an elder of the Qingyun Sect!" The old woman took a step forward and instantly appeared in front of Jiang Ning and the others.

Upon seeing this, Zhong Yue and Ye Zhengqi's eyes narrowed slightly.

Shrink to an inch!

"Elder Han, what brings you here?" Jiang Ning asked.

"I heard from my sect's disciples that they stole their flying swords and treasures in Shangyang Cave. I have no shame and want Inspector Jiang to return them. We will definitely offer a thousand taels of gold as a token of our gratitude."

"A thousand taels of gold? Elder Han's words are too much for me, Long Xiaofeng, to bear!" A voice rang out from behind.

Jiang Ning glanced at it.

Long Xiaofeng, carrying Long Xingyun, leaped up from below and landed on the deck of the ship.

Jiang Ning ignored it at this moment.

Looking at Han Qiu and Xie Yang, Wang Xuan, Wang Yuan and others behind her.

Then he smiled and said, "Okay!"

Upon hearing this, Han Qiu immediately broke into a smile that revealed his wrinkles.

"I admire the Governor Jiang's profound understanding of righteousness!"

Jiang Ning raised his hand, and the two flying swords he had snatched from Xie Yang appeared.

hum!
With a thought, Xie Yang sent the Nanming Li Huo Sword and the Qinglong Yi Mu Sword flying into the air, tracing an arc before landing in his hands.

"Thank you, Grand Uncle!" Xie Yang bowed to the old woman.

Jiang Ning made another move, and the two flying swords he had snatched from Xu Ming reappeared.

hum!
The longsword hummed softly and instantly returned to Xu Ming's hand.

"Thank you, Grand Uncle!" Xu Ming bowed respectfully to the old woman.

next moment.

Jiang Ning once again drew the flying sword he had taken from Wang Xuan.

When Wang Xuan saw the flying sword appear in Jiang Ning's hand, a complex look flashed in her eyes.

That battle remains unforgettable for her to this day.

She used to be extremely proud.

Born into the Qingyun royal family, he possesses extraordinary bloodline, exceptional talent in cultivation, and remarkable talent in martial arts.

He cultivates both paths simultaneously and advances in both directions, making him a true prodigy and a prominent figure in the Qingyun Sect.

Her traces can be found throughout the entire Qingyun Cave Heaven.

As a member of the younger generation, she is very proud.

In her view, the reason she was inferior to Xie Yang and others was simply because she was much younger and cultivated both paths simultaneously, without neglecting either one.

Splitting time into smaller segments will inevitably affect the progress in the early stages.

But she believes that one day she will accumulate enough knowledge and experience to surpass others.

Because of this confidence, she was very proud.

However, she suffered a crushing defeat in the battle a few days ago.

The more devastating the defeat, the greater the blow to her.

Wang Xuan stood before Jiang Ning and took her natal flying sword from his hand.

"Thank you!" she said to Jiang Ning, then added, "This sword is extremely important to me; it is my natal flying sword. I will definitely bring generous gifts to express my gratitude in person in the future, and I will never let Inspector Jiang suffer any loss!"

Upon hearing Wang Xuan's words, a strange light flashed in Jiang Ning's eyes.

Then he said, "You're too kind, young lady!"

"My surname is Wang and my given name is Xuan!" Wang Xuan introduced herself.

"Miss Wang Xuan, you're too kind!" Jiang Ning said.

Wang Xuan put away the flying sword and then returned to Han Qiu's side.

"Envoy Jiang, farewell!" The old woman's eyes showed a hint of satisfaction as she saw Jiang Ning's actions.

He then left again and returned to the ship.

at the same time.

Watching the departing figures of the group, Jiang Ning withdrew his gaze and gently exhaled a breath of stale air.

"Inspector Jiang is indeed decisive!" Long Xiaofeng laughed.

Jiang Ning smiled back, his face calm.

A strange light flashed deep in his eyes.

He had envisioned this scene before even returning.

After careful consideration, he made his decision.

After meeting Han Qiu from the Qingyun Sect, he became even more determined to stick to his previous decision.

This person is a true elder of Qingyun Cave Heaven.

He was a person from hundreds of years ago.

Such figures are beyond his current capabilities.

Moreover, such people are extremely concerned about their reputation, so the fact that they came to speak meant that Han Qiu had already made his choice.

Jiang Ning understood that it wasn't worth clashing with the Qingyun Sect over these spoils of war.

In Yanghu today, he is undoubtedly the strongest official.

He couldn't deal with Han Qiu, and no one could contend with a veteran like Han Qiu from hundreds of years ago.

Although Ye Zhengqi and Zhong Yue were inspectors of a prefecture, they were not qualified to contend with Han Qiu.

He is now the strongest official in this area.

Therefore, engaging in a direct conflict with someone like Han Qiu would not only be unprofitable, but would also result in a complete loss of face.

So he made his decision after only a moment's thought.

Thoughts flowed freely.

Jiang Ning also clenched his fist secretly.

sooner or later!

The Qingyun Sect owes me an explanation!

He then loosened his clenched fist.

"Thank you for coming to help, Brother Long!"

Upon hearing this, Long Xiaofeng smiled again: "I originally thought that Inspector Jiang was young and impetuous and would not be able to hold back his anger, but I did not expect that Inspector Jiang would be so decisive."

Jiang Ning said, "This person is an elder of the Qingyun Sect, a figure from hundreds of years ago, or even a thousand years ago. Now that she has spoken, what can I do?"

Long Xiaofeng glanced indifferently at the ship where the Qingyun Sect was located.

He swallowed the words back down.

He knew that at this distance, no matter what he said, the person who called himself Elder Qingyun could hear the conversation.

Even though he had an uncle who was among the top figures in the world behind him, he didn't dare to be too presumptuous.

Far water cannot quench near thirst.

If his words were too offensive, and that elder of the Qingyun Sect took action, he would lose face completely.

For a moment, the group fell silent.

"Brother Jiang, farewell. I'll visit you again another day!" Long Xiaofeng said, bowing to Jiang Ning.

"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded. "Brother Long, when you visit again, I'll treat you to a drink!"

"It's a deal!" Long Xiaofeng smiled.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "It's a deal!"

next moment.

Long Xiaofeng turned around and leaped off the deck towards the light boat below.

Long Xingyun quickly thanked Jiang Ning: "Inspector Jiang, thank you for what happened before! As I said before, if Inspector Jiang ever needs my help in the future, just give me a call, and I will fear neither mountains of knives nor seas of fire!"

Leaving his promise behind, Long Xingyun followed.

After a while.

A small boat shot out from the blind spot below the large ship.

On the light boat were Long Xiaofeng and Long Xingyun.

Watching the two leave, Jiang Ning withdrew his gaze.

"I'd heard that Long Xiaofeng was arrogant and difficult to get along with, but now that I see it, the rumors are a bit off!" Zhong Yue shook his head, quite moved.

Sun Yuancheng said, "The rumors are true!"

"Brother Yuancheng, have you perhaps dealt with this person before?" Zhong Yue glanced sideways at Sun Yuancheng.

“We’ve dealt with each other before!” Sun Yuancheng nodded.

"That depends on the person you're dealing with!" Zhong Yue said.

Sun Yuancheng nodded in agreement. He looked at Jiang Ning, took a deep breath, and felt somewhat aggrieved.

"Gentlemen, we should head back!" Ye Zhengqi reminded them.

“Okay!” Zhong Yue nodded.

"Brother Ye, Brother Yue!" Sun Yuancheng cupped his hands to Zhong Yue and Ye Zhengqi, then hesitated for a moment before cupping his hands to Jiang Ning: "Brother Jiang, I'm not going the same way as you, so I'll take my leave first!"

The three nodded and saw him off together.

Then, Sun Yuan flashed and soared across the lake, quickly passing over the now gradually calming surface of Yanghu Lake before disappearing into the mountains and forests.

The three of them looked away.

Jiang Ning glanced at the sky above again; the entrance to Shangyang Cave Heaven that had appeared earlier had already closed silently.

The ripples that had been spreading in the void had now disappeared, and the sky above Yanghu Lake had returned to calm.

the other side.

Desert Eagle looked in the direction where Jiang Ning and the others were from afar.

"I'm leaving, Yan'er. I'm going back to our northern desert. You and he are not meant to be together!"

The girl in red withdrew her gaze, her eyes dimming, and then nodded obediently.

"Uh-huh!"

After a while.

The ship sailed out of Yanghu Lake and followed the river into the waterway.

“Brother Ye, Inspector Jiang, why don’t you sit down and have a drink?” Zhong Yue said.

"Okay!" The two nodded.

After being seated, the ship moved forward along the gentle river, and the wine pot on the table remained remarkably stable.

"Let's drink and not talk about anything else today! Let's just celebrate Governor Jiang's arrival," Zhong Yue said.

"Then we'll have to drink until we drop!" Ye Zhengqi said.

the other side.

On the ship belonging to the Qingyun Sect.

"This time, I got it back for you. Don't embarrass yourselves again in the future!" Han Qiu said.

"Don't worry, Uncle! When I get back, I will remember this humiliation and train harder! One day, I will fight him again and prove myself!" Xie Yang clenched his fist, his eyes flashing with determination.

"With your words, it makes sense that I took you out this time!" Han Qiu looked at Xie Yang and nodded in satisfaction.

Then he withdrew his divine sense, which had been silently monitoring Jiangning.

It's rare to see someone so young yet so humble, and quite pragmatic!
She silently made an assessment of Jiang Ning in her heart.

Afterwards, she gave a few words of advice to the others and then returned to her room.

on the deck.

As Han Qiu left, the group secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

"Sis, do you have a crush on him?" Wang Yuan suddenly asked.

Upon hearing this, Wang Xuan glared at him and said, "What nonsense are you spouting?"

"Does Sister really have no feelings for him?" Wang Yuan looked at Wang Xuan, who had such an expression, with doubt on his face.

"I'm not some lovesick teenager who falls in love with someone after just one meeting!" As she spoke, Wang Xuan kicked Wang Yuan.

Wang Yuan grinned and rubbed his thigh before continuing.

"I just saw my sister talking to him so much, I thought she had a crush on him!"

“He is a formidable opponent, one that I must take seriously! I am grateful that my uncle intervened this time! But a defeat is a defeat, and I will pay a price no less than the loss of my natal flying sword to redeem it!”

"You're rich, sis!" Wang Yuan said with envy.

Wang Xuan shook her head and said seriously, "This is a matter of principle! If I lose, I must be able to accept defeat!"

"Sister Xuan's words sound to me like she's subtly mocking Senior Brother Xie for being a sore loser!" Ge Xian'er teased.

Upon hearing Ge Xian'er's words, Xie Yang's face immediately darkened.

"Junior Sister Ge, don't talk nonsense!" Xie Yang said.

Wang Xuan glanced at Ge Xian'er indifferently: "I heard he stripped you naked and looked you up and down?"

"Bullshit!" Seeing the gazes of the others, Ge Xian'er's voice suddenly rose, then she lowered it again: "That guy just stole the precious jade I was wearing around my neck."

Wang Xuan smiled slightly: "That means your breasts were grabbed."

"You," Ge Xian'er said, her expression one of utter disbelief, "vulgar!"

(End of this chapter)