Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 625 The Change in Third Master Lin's Attitude!
In the courtyard.

As night fell and the bright moon gradually rose higher, Jiang Ning was immersed in the pleasure of practicing his sword.

Each time I practice a sword technique, my progress in swordsmanship increases significantly, and my understanding of the relevant sword techniques also grows.

This constant growth and achievement always captivated him, fueling his ever-growing motivation.

While practicing swordsmanship at home, he was also constantly trying to control the energy gathered around his body.

To him, letting that energy burst forth like a torrent was too crude.

If it can be restrained and concentrated into a single point, the killing power of that sword strike will increase exponentially.

In this way, the practice of this sword technique does not have to cause a commotion like a flash flood every time.

With each attempt, his control over this energy became increasingly proficient.

Although he couldn't concentrate his energy into a single point for an explosive burst, his power was actually somewhat suppressed.

When the torrent erupted, it was like a thunderclap.

It was late at night, and the bright moon hung high in the sky.

Jiang Ning slashed with his longsword, and the air around him surged into the sky like a torrent, as if a thunderclap had sounded in the dead of night.

Then, he sheathed his sword and stood still.

[Skill]: Yin-Yang Sword (4-time limit break 2033/5000) (Traits: Balance of Strength and Flexibility (light green), Defense (light blue), Graceful as a Swan (light green))
His gaze swept across the panel, then he glanced at the night sky above him.

The stars are bright, the moonlight is bright.

At this moment, the bright moon was high overhead and about to set in the east.

Seeing this, he also withdrew his gaze and sheathed the long sword in his hand.

"Go to sleep!"

He glanced indifferently at the window not far away and gave a brief instruction.

Zhong Ling stuck her tongue out at Jiang Ning and then withdrew it.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile slightly.

When he saw Zhong Ling looking so listless, he felt a pang of heartache and thought she was pitiful.

Seeing that Zhong Ling seemed to have regained some of her former liveliness, I felt a little happy.

Back inside, he quickly fell into a deep sleep.

The next day.

It's approaching noon.

"My lord!" Feng Jiuge followed Lü Yi over.

Jiang Ning then sheathed his sword and took the towel handed to him by Lü Yi to wipe the sweat from his forehead.

"How's the investigation going?" Jiang Ning asked.

“The time given by you, sir, is too short, and there’s not much I can investigate! But I was born and raised in Dongling City, and I’m quite familiar with all the forces in Dongling City. I also know a lot about the Lin family,” Feng Jiuge said.

"So, what do you know about Lin Jiaxin, the eldest daughter of the Lin family?" Jiang Ning handed the towel back to Lüyi.

Early this morning, he sent Lüyi out to see Feng Jiuge, asking her to investigate Lin Jiaxin, the eldest daughter of the Lin family, and the current situation of the Lin family.

As his subordinate, he knew that Feng Jiuge was the most suitable person to do this job, and the only one with the ability to do it was Feng Jiuge.

This is mainly because Feng Jiuge was born and raised in Dongling City and is extremely familiar with it.

Feng Jiuge's father was a captain and held a certain position in Dongling City.

As her daughter, Feng Jiuge naturally comes into contact with different social circles.

“Your Excellency, I don’t know Lin Jiaxin very well. Although we have met a few times, we have never had any in-depth exchanges.” Feng Jiuge said, and continued, “But according to what I know, Lin Jiaxin is also a proud daughter of the Lin family. She has good talent in martial arts and has now entered the eighth rank.”

"With the Lin family's current resources, it won't be difficult for this girl to reach the sixth rank in the future."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning slowly nodded.

"What is his character like?" he asked again.

“I haven’t heard any bad rumors before,” Feng Jiuge said.

Jiang Ning nodded again.

at this time.

Feng Jiuge could no longer hold back and asked.

"Why did you send me to investigate this person, sir? Do you have designs on this woman?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning glanced at Feng Jiuge.

"My nephew Jiang Yiming is in love with her!"

"I see!" Feng Jiuge nodded repeatedly.

Then he said, "However, this woman is now nineteen years old, which is a bit inappropriate in terms of age!"

Jiang Ning shook his head: "That's not the key point! Ultimately, this matter should be left to my nephew Jiang Yiming to choose. Everyone has to walk their own path in the end. At most, I can only help him make the decision!"

"Then, my lord, shall I go and investigate further?" Feng Jiuge said.

"There's no time! I'll take my nephew Jiang Yiming to visit the Lin family after lunch," Jiang Ning said, shaking his head.

"May I travel with you, sir?" Feng Jiuge asked.

“Okay!” Jiang Ning nodded.

afternoon.

"Uncle!" Jiang Yiming, dressed in a white robe, looked at Jiang Ning with a respectful expression.

It was obvious that Jiang Yiming had tidied himself up carefully, even his long hair, which was tied up with a headband, looked meticulous.

"He's quite handsome!" Jiang Ning looked at Jiang Yiming and nodded in praise.

"Uncle is joking!" Jiang Yiming said sincerely.

He knew that he was not bad-looking at home.

Especially his own father and the uncle in front of him.

"Let's go when you're ready!" Jiang Ning smiled.

"Yes!" Jiang Yiming nodded.

Jiang Ning then looked at Liu Wanwan and Jiang Li standing to the side.

"Big brother and sister-in-law, I'm taking Yiming to the Lin family first!"

"Okay!" Liu Wanwan nodded, then added, "I'll have to trouble Aning to take care of it!"

"You're too kind, sister-in-law!" Jiang Ning said.

Then, he took Jiang Yiming and boarded the carriage, setting off towards the Lin family.

At this moment, Feng Jiuge was following beside her.

Lin.

"Kneel properly!"

“Father!!” Lin Jiaxin knelt on the prayer mat in front of the ancestral hall, her eyes still filled with unwavering stubbornness.

"I, the legitimate daughter of the prestigious Lin family, have fallen for the son of a constable! How dare you even look at me? Can't you take your aunt as an example?" The middle-aged man's face contorted with rage, and he raised his willow whip high into the air.

"Master, you mustn't!" A young woman standing nearby quickly reached out and grabbed the right hand holding the willow whip.

"What's wrong with that? She's a dignified eighth-rank martial artist, are you afraid I'll beat her badly?" the middle-aged man said angrily.

"Sir, Xin'er is, after all, a woman!" The middle-aged woman said with a look of heartache.

“Father, he is outstanding and handsome!” Lin Jiaxin said, recalling Jiang Yiming’s face.

"Handsome?" Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man's face grew even angrier: "What good is being handsome? Which of the great families in Dongling City doesn't have a handsome young master?"

“Father, he is also very talented in martial arts. He is a few years younger than me, but he has already reached the eighth rank!” Lin Jiaxin spoke up again, speaking well of Jiang Yiming.

"Eighth rank?" The middle-aged man looked disdainful: "Poor scholars, rich warriors. How could a family of constables have enough wealth to support his continued improvement in martial arts?"

Then he added, "Xin'er, I advise you to give up this idea! As my daughter, Lin Zhenbei, you should marry someone of equal social standing."

at this time.

A large crowd had already gathered at the entrance of the ancestral hall.

Looking at Lin Zhenbei and his daughter in the ancestral hall, someone couldn't help but laugh.

"My cousin has lost her mind. As the Lin family, the most prominent family in Dongling City, instead of following my aunt's example and marrying a big shot or a good family, she wants to marry the son of a constable. She's really living too comfortably and has never experienced the hardships of life."

Just then, a figure hurriedly approached from behind.

"Give it!"

"Give it!"

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Hearing the commotion behind them, the crowd gathered around the ancestral hall turned around.

"Butler Li!"

"Uncle Li!"

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Upon seeing the elderly man behind them, everyone greeted him.

As the old steward who dedicated his life to the Lin family, accompanying them from the Lin family, a pillar of Dongling County, to the current prominent family in Dongling City, they all deserve respect.

The onlookers made way for Butler Li.

Steward Li then stepped over the threshold of the ancestral hall and entered the Lin family ancestral hall.

"Third Master!" Butler Li approached Lin Zhenbei with a respectful expression.

"Butler Li, what's the matter that you're in such a hurry?" Lin Zhenbei temporarily put aside his task of educating his daughter.

"Third Master, Inspector Jiang is here to visit. The Master wants you to bring Miss Lin over!" Butler Li said, glancing at Lin Jiaxin kneeling in front of the ancestral hall.

"Jiang Xunshi?" Lin Zhenbei's eyes showed surprise.

He glanced at his daughter again, and a look of confusion immediately appeared on his face.

He couldn't fathom what connection his daughter had with Jiang Ning, who was ranked among the Celestial Masters.

He also understood that Jiang Ning couldn't possibly have taken a liking to his daughter.

Although their daughter is good-looking and comes from a good family.

However, in Dongling City, there were quite a few people who were better than his daughter in this regard.

After all, he was the third master of the Lin family, not the head of the first branch.

Given Jiang Ning's current achievements, he knows that if he wants to get married...

Not to mention the small city of Dongling, even the major families, nobles, and daughters of marquises in Guangning Prefecture would compete to send their most treasured pearls.

At this age, he became a master of both heaven and man, and also took on the post of inspector of Dongling County at a young age.

If it weren't for insufficient qualifications and experience, he wouldn't have become a mere sixth-rank official.

But everyone knows that, barring any unforeseen circumstances, Jiangning's future achievements are limitless.

He will certainly not stop at the lowly sixth rank.

Putting everything else aside, anyone could see that in one of the future martial arts examinations, Jiang Ning would surely win the title of champion.

This achievement alone is enough to make all parties choose to send their daughters.

"Get up first, come with me to see Lord Jiang!" Lin Zhenbei said.

"Master, why did that Inspector Jiang say he wanted to see our daughter?" a woman asked from the side.

"I don't know!" Lin Zhenbei said, looking at Lin Jiaxin who was slowly getting up.

“Father, I don’t know either. I have never had any dealings with that Inspector Jiang!” Lin Jiaxin said at this moment.

"You'll know once you see it!" Lin Zhenbei said.

the other side.

The Lin family's reception room.

"Lord Jiang, judging by the time, the Third Prince and Lin Jiaxin should be arriving soon. May I ask why you have come?" said the man with a slightly graying beard and a composed expression.

"No rush, Patriarch Lin will find out soon!" Jiang Ning said.

"Okay!" Lin Zhenxing nodded immediately, still smiling.

Then, his gaze fell on Jiang Yiming.

"Lord Jiang's nephew looks quite dignified, no wonder he bears a resemblance to Lord Jiang! I didn't know Lord Jiang had such a relative before!"

Jiang Ning smiled.

He knew that Lin Zhenxing was seemingly flattering Jiang Yiming, but was actually bragging about himself.

It's understandable that Lin Zhenxing, as the head of the Lin family, wouldn't know he had such a nephew.

After he took office as the inspector of Dongling County, he retrieved his personal records in Luoshui County and burned them.

Therefore, it is not easy to find out everything about him based solely on external investigations.

As for who dares to investigate him openly, his men aren't blind.

Therefore, only those who have a close relationship with him and have frequent contact with him know about his family.

at this time.

Several figures appeared at the door of the reception room.

Upon seeing Lin Zhenbei and Lin Jiaxin arrive, Lin Zhenxing, the head of the Lin family, immediately stood up.

"Third brother, come here quickly! This is the Inspector of Dongling County, Lord Jiang!" Lin Zhenxing raised his hand to introduce Jiang Ning, who was sitting down.

Jiang Ning immediately stood up.

If all goes well, Lin Zhenxing may become his in-law, and in any case, the proper etiquette should still be observed.

at the same time.

Lin Jiaxin, who had just stepped into the hall, immediately saw Jiang Yiming standing next to Jiang Ning.

Her eyes snapped open, her face showing disbelief.

Then she looked at Jiang Ning beside her and noticed that Jiang Yiming and Jiang Ning looked somewhat alike. A guess immediately formed in her mind.

"Greetings, Inspector Jiang!" Lin Zhenbei greeted Jiang Ning with a bow.

"Greetings, Inspector Jiang!" Lin Jiaxin followed her father's example and bowed to Jiang Ning.

“Master Lin, there’s no need to be so polite!” Jiang Ning raised his hand, and an invisible force lifted the two of them up.

Feeling this irresistible force, Lin Zhenbei was secretly surprised.

Although he already knew that Jiang Ning was exceptionally strong, having long since reached the level of a Celestial Master, and not just any ordinary Celestial Master.

However, what is heard through the mouth is always different from what is experienced firsthand.

At this moment, Lin Zhenbei also noticed Jiang Yiming next to Jiang Ning, who bore a striking resemblance to Jiang Ning.

His face immediately showed a hint of surprise: "Who is this?"

“Jiang Yiming, my own nephew!” Jiang Ning said.

"So you're the young master of Lord Jiang's family. I was wondering why you looked so much like Lord Jiang. You have such a dignified appearance and extraordinary demeanor."

"Greetings, Third Master Lin!" Jiang Yiming bowed to Lin Zhenbei.

"Young Master Jiang, you're too kind!" Lin Zhenbei looked at the handsome and extraordinary Jiang Yiming and a deep smile immediately appeared on his face.

Then he said, "If Young Master Jiang has time in the future, you are welcome to visit my Lin residence more often!"

Jiang Ning smiled and then said, "I think he should have time!"

Upon hearing this, Lin Zhenbei looked at Jiang Ning with surprise and a puzzled expression.

He couldn't quite understand Jiang Ning's words.

And at this time.

Lin Zhenxing, the head of the Lin family who had not participated in the conversation, noticed the exchange of glances between Jiang Yiming and Lin Jiaxin in mid-air.

"Could it be..." A sudden realization dawned on him.

He had heard from the third brother before that Xin'er seemed to be in love with a certain young man in the martial arts academy.

Considering the current situation.

Jiang Ning, who had never had any dealings with the Lin family, suddenly came to visit today, bringing with him a nephew he had never met before.

At this moment, two things converged in his mind, and then he saw the look in Jiang Yiming and Lin Jiaxin's eyes as they met.

What was initially just a guess has now become increasingly certain in my mind!

(End of this chapter)