Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 632 Xia Wanqin's Recruitment: Marry Me!
Guangning City.

Wanhua Tower.

"Miss, Inspector Jiang is here!" A maid in a red dress hurriedly entered the room and reported to Xia Wanqin.

"I just mentioned him, and he just happened to show up? What a coincidence!" Xia Wanqin stood up, her long dress trailing on the ground and spreading out on the blanket.

“Let’s go, come with me to see him! This time I want to have a good look at this top-level master who is so young!” Xia Wanqin said again.

"Yes, Miss!" The two maids immediately bowed respectfully and followed behind Xia Wanqin.

the other side.

In the VIP room.

"Brother Shen!"

Jiang Ning changed his words to Shen Congyun.

"I never imagined that my casual investment would produce such a renowned young master as you!" Shen Congyun said to Jiang Ning with deep emotion.

“Brother Shen is joking! I wouldn’t say I’m famous throughout the whole state, at most I’m known in Dongling County and Guangning Prefecture.” Jiang Ning shook his head.

“You underestimate your own reputation!” Shen Congyun shook his head and continued, “Do you know that you are about to be removed from the Hidden Dragon List?”

"Jump out of the Hidden Dragon List?" Jiang Ning looked puzzled.

Seeing the expression on Jiang Ning's face, Shen Congyun couldn't help but smile.

He had personally witnessed Jiang Ning's early martial arts training and knew that Jiang Ning came from an ordinary background.

Therefore, he also knew that Jiang Ning's knowledge was limited.

"Brother Jiang, you should also know that the Hidden Dragon Ranking is divided into three lists: Heaven, Earth, and Man, right?" Shen Congyun asked.

“I know!” Jiang Ning nodded: “The Human Ranking is the list of hidden dragons in a prefecture, the Earth Ranking is the list of hidden dragons in a state, and the Heaven Ranking is the list of hidden dragons in all nine states.”

"Brother Jiang, do you know the latest ranking of the Hidden Dragons List? What is your ranking?" Shen Congyun asked.

Hear the words.

Jiang Ning shook his head.

"I don't know! I haven't been following this list."

"Only Brother Jiang can be treated as nothing!" Shen Congyun exclaimed, then continued, "I recently saw the latest Hidden Dragon Ranking, and Brother Jiang is currently ranked fourth."

"Fourth place?" Jiang Ning looked surprised, then smiled and said, "It seems the Observatory has high hopes for me!"

"The Observatory always underestimates, never overestimates, the strength of the geniuses on the list, and in fact, it is generally underestimated," Shen Congyun said.

Then, looking at Jiang Ning, he said, "So Brother Jiang's strength is only greater than what is described on the list."

"How is the list described?" Jiang Ning asked curiously after hearing Shen Congyun's words.

"He ranks among the powerful grandmasters," Shen Congyun said.

As he spoke, his gaze was fixed on Jiang Ning's eyes.

Seeing that Jiang Ning's eyes showed no change or fluctuation, he immediately said, "It seems that the Observatory underestimated Brother Jiang's strength!"

"It's not an underestimation, it's about the same!" Jiang Ning said.

Upon hearing this, Shen Congyun was secretly alarmed.

A Grandmaster is someone who surpasses even a veteran Grandmaster.

Among the third-grade grandmasters, any strong grandmaster would be one or two out of ten.

He knew Jiang Ning fairly well, having befriended him when he was still a nobody, and had watched him rise from an ordinary martial artist to where he was today.

"What exactly is his background?" Shen Congyun looked at Jiang Ning, a thought flashing through his mind.

"Brother Shen, what does it mean to jump out of the Hidden Dragon List?" Jiang Ning asked as Shen Congyun pondered.

Upon hearing this, Shen Congyun snapped out of his daze.

"The Hidden Dragon Ranking only counts young prodigies under the age of thirty. However, if someone reaches the level of a second-grade Grandmaster within this age range, they are no longer considered a Hidden Dragon and are thus removed from the Hidden Dragon Ranking."

"I see!" Jiang Ning's expression became clear, and his doubts were dispelled.

He was also a little curious. According to Master Qiang's assessment, he was only ranked fourth on the Hidden Dragon List. So who were the top three?
My family knows their own affairs.

His current achievements are simply due to special opportunities and an abnormal path to this point.

Those three people most likely didn't have his kind of luck and got to this point through their own hard work.

Reaching this level before the age of thirty was, in his view, an incredible achievement.

at this time.

dong dong dong! !

There was a knock on the door.

The sudden knocking interrupted their conversation.

"What is it?" Shen Congyun asked.

"It's me!" Xia Wanqin's voice reached their ears through the tightly closed VIP room door.

“Miss Xia!!” Shen Congyun immediately stood up.

Upon hearing this address and hearing the voice just now, Jiang Ning immediately recalled Xia Wanqin, whom he had met here before.

At the time, Xia Wanqin was the host of the summer auction at Wanhua Tower in this area, and his appearance immediately made Xia Wanqin seem extraordinary.

Later, Xia Wanqin gave him an even more mysterious feeling.

Looking back now, with what he has seen and heard, he suddenly understands many things.

Xia Wanqin may be another descendant of a powerful being from a grotto-heaven.

That's why he had seen the seamless Heavenly Garment on Xia Wanqin earlier.

The Wanhua Tower may also be backed by the power that Xia Wanqin belongs to.

next moment.

As Shen Congyun said "Please come in," the door to the room was pushed open.

Jiang Ning immediately saw Xia Wanqin, who was wearing a gorgeous floor-length dress, and the maid in a yellow dress following behind her.

"Inspector Jiang, it's been a long time!" Xia Wanqin greeted Jiang Ning with a smile as she entered the room.

"Miss Xia, it's been a long time!" Jiang Ning also stood up and greeted her.

"Inspector Jiang, there's no need for such formalities. You are a guest, please have a seat!" Xia Wanqin extended his right hand, gesturing for Jiang Ning to sit down first.

Jiang Ning also raised his hand in acknowledgment.

"Brother Shen, sit down and let's talk!" he said to Shen Congyun.

Upon hearing Jiang Ning and Shen Congyun's forms of address, Xia Wanqin looked at Shen Congyun with slight surprise, her eyes revealing a question.

“Brother Shen and I are old friends. He was the deputy head of Luoshui County before, and he did me a favor!” Jiang Ning explained.

"I see! So that's how it is between you two!" Xia Wanqin nodded slightly.

Then he asked, "I wonder what brings Inspector Jiang here today?"

“I entrusted Brother Shen with some matters before, and I’ve come to take a look now!” Jiang Ning said.

"Is it a fragment of the Twenty-Four Solar Terms scroll?" Xia Wanqin asked.

"It seems I can't hide it from Miss Xia!" Jiang Ning smiled.

Xia Wanqin smiled and said, "After all, Wanhua Restaurant is owned by my family!"

Upon hearing Xia Wanqin reveal this news, Jiang Ning immediately composed himself and looked at Xia Wanqin seriously.

He knew that Xia Wanqin would not casually reveal such secrets.

Since he mentioned it, it means that Xia Wanqin must have come to see him for a reason.

Subsequently.

Xia Wanqin looked at Shen Congyun.

"Manager Shen, I have something I'd like to discuss with Inspector Jiang privately. Would it be possible to excuse us for a moment?"

Hear the words.

Shen Congyun stood up.

"Miss Xia, Brother Jiang, I have something to attend to!" A moment later.

The VIP room was suddenly left with only Xia Wanqin, Jiang Ning, and the maid who had accompanied Xia Wanqin.

"Miss Xia, what is it you wish to discuss?"

Xia Wanqin extended her fair right hand, gesturing for Jiang Ning to drink the tea her maid had poured for him.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning was not in a hurry.

He picked up the teacup, took a small sip, and his eyes immediately lit up.

"This tea."

"Enlightenment Tea grows on the summit of Tianzhu Peak in Xuanhuang Cave. There are three tea trees in total, and only ten tea leaves can be picked from each tree each year!" Xia Wanqin said.

"Enlightenment Tea?" Jiang Ning looked slightly surprised, then looked at Xia Wanqin: "Miss Xia must be from Xuanhuang Cave Heaven, right?"

"Not bad!" Xia Wanqin nodded.

Jiang Ning then slowly drank two more sips of the scalding hot tea.

The tea instantly cleared his mind, making his thoughts run swiftly and efficiently.

"This is truly a fine product!" He sighed slightly, looking at Xia Wanqin: "Miss Xia, surely you have something to say to me?"

"Indeed!" Xia Wanqin nodded. "It seems that Inspector Jiang knows of the existence of the cave heaven."

“I do know!” Jiang Ning nodded. “And I’ve been there before.”

"You've been there?" Xia Wanqin looked slightly surprised, then asked, "Yanghu Cave Heaven?"

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"I see!" Xia Wanqin said, understanding dawning on her.

He then spoke again: "Then Inspector Jiang should know that the Grotto Heaven is the only treasure land in the world today suitable for the cultivation of immortals!"

"Envoy Jiang possesses the potential for immortality, making him perfectly suited for this path!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning drank the tea in his cup in one gulp.

"Miss Xia, are you trying to recruit me?"

"Inspector Jiang is a smart man!" Xia Wanqin smiled slightly, then looked at Jiang Ning seriously: "Inspector Jiang is exceptionally talented, and at such a young age he already possesses the strength of a top-tier grandmaster!"

"Given time, it is not impossible for Jiang Xunshi to achieve a martial arts legend, reach the pinnacle of martial arts, and even go further to become the second martial saint in the world today!"

"Now that Miss Xia knows my abilities, how do you plan to recruit me?" Jiang Ning smiled.

"Envoy Jiang should also know that the current Martial Saint's lifespan has come to an end. This is enough to show that even if you can reach the level of that Martial Saint in the future, the lifespan of a thousand years will still be a shackle!" At this point, Xia Wanqin looked at Jiang Ning.

Then he continued, "Entering the path of immortality is different. Even in this era, a powerful person who has achieved immortality can easily live for over a thousand years as long as they stay in their grotto-heaven."

"The immortal experts who fought against the Martial Saint back then still have the same charm as before, and their strength has even improved. Among them, there are many who have reached the pinnacle of martial arts and are ranked among the strongest."

Xia Wanqin paused again, then continued, "Some of those immortal cultivators were able to reach the pinnacle of martial arts, or even rank among the strongest, not because of their exceptional martial arts talent, but simply because they lived long enough!"

"Constant dripping can wear away stone, and accumulated water can form a lake; the same is true of martial arts!"

Xia Wanqin explained to Jiang Ning the benefits of entering the path of immortality and living a long life.

An ordinary person would be moved by such benefits.

Who wouldn't want to live another five hundred years?

The more one possesses and the greater one's achievements, the more likely one is to fear death.

When their time comes, no matter how brilliant or extraordinary they are, they will eventually turn into withered bones in a tomb.

But Jiang Ning knew he was different.

Because he possesses the characteristic of longevity, his lifespan is much longer than that of ordinary people.

He then became confident that he could live a longer life.

Therefore, the benefits Xia Wanqin mentioned could not sway him at all.

He also noticed a sentence that Xia Wanqin had just said.

For those who have achieved immortality, living for over a thousand years is an easy feat, as long as they remain in their grotto-heavens.

This statement undoubtedly illustrates a point.

Even for those who have embarked on the path of immortality, longevity still depends on the external environment of heaven and earth.

Within the grotto-heaven, the environment is close to that of ancient times, making it suitable for cultivators of immortality.

In the outside world, the environment is completely different and is not suitable for cultivators of the immortal path to live in for a long time.

He didn't care about the flaw anymore.

Living in a grotto is nothing more than being imprisoned; the grotto is just a larger prison cell.

Jiang Ning looked thoughtful.

Xia Wanqin sipped her tea lightly, a faint smile appearing on her lips.

She believed that no one could refuse such a benefit.

Based on these conditions, the various grotto-heavens have attracted many outstanding young talents in recent years.

Many who possessed unparalleled martial arts talent also married into various grotto-heavens to continue their bloodline, ensuring that their descendants would have even greater martial arts talent and also possess immortal roots.

It is precisely because of this attraction that the Great Cave Heaven, which has been closed off from the world for many years, has not only not weakened, but has instead brought new vitality to many cave heavens.

"What do I need to do if I want to join?" Jiang Ning asked.

"You're so capable, you don't need to do anything!" Xia Wanqin smiled faintly and continued, "As long as Inspector Jiang marries a noblewoman from Xuanhuang Cave Heaven, he can enjoy all the benefits he deserves!"

"Marry a noblewoman?" Jiang Ning looked puzzled.

"That's right!" Xia Wanqin nodded and continued, "This is to ensure your loyalty. If you have offspring, my father and the others can be completely at ease and trust you completely!"

Xia Wanqin took another sip of tea.

"Marry a noblewoman? Do I have a choice?" Jiang Ning asked.

"Of course! With Jiang Xunshi's status, position, and strength, you can choose any noble lady in my Xuanhuang Cave Heaven! You can marry whoever you choose! And you can rest assured that among all the cave heavens, my Xuanhuang Cave Heaven is also a top-tier cave heaven, second only to the Upper Three Heavens!" Xia Wanqin said.

"Three days ago?" Jiang Ning looked puzzled, hoping to learn more about things he didn't know before from Xia Wanqin.

Seeing the confusion on Jiang Ning's face, Xia Wanqin patiently explained.

“The grotto heavens are divided into large and small, and also into high and low.”

At this point, she glanced at Jiang Ning again: "Just like the grotto-heaven you were in before in Dongling County, which was called Qingyuan Grotto-heaven, it can only be considered a blessed land. Qingyuan Blessed Land is not qualified to be called a grotto-heaven world."

"My Xuanhuang Great Grotto Heaven is a top-tier grotto heaven located only below the Azure Cloud Heaven, the Nine Heavens, and the Five Elements Heaven. Joining my Xuanhuang Great Grotto Heaven will never disgrace you. You can choose any noble lady you like, and we guarantee an ample supply of immortal cultivation methods and resources."

"You can choose any noble lady I want?" Jiang Ning smiled, then looked at Xia Wanqin: "May I choose Miss Xia?"

"Choose me?" Xia Wanqin's expression immediately froze, and she stared blankly at Jiang Ning.

He looked at Jiang Ning carefully for a few moments, then nodded.

"can!"

"Really?" Jiang Ning looked at Xia Wanqin with surprise and disbelief.

He had just made something up on the spot, but he didn't expect to get such an unexpected answer from Xia Wanqin.

“However!” Xia Wanqin spoke again.

Upon hearing the words "but," Jiang Ning felt a sense of relief.

"Looks like I was overthinking it!"

A thought flashed through his mind.

"However, I need to see my father and obtain his consent before I can marry you, return to the grotto-heaven with you, marry you, and bear you children!"

Jiang Ning: “…”

He then waved his hand.

"Miss Xia, please don't take it seriously, I was just joking!"

"I'll give you an answer in a while!" Xia Wanqin said to herself, seemingly ignoring Jiang Ning's words.

“Miss Xia, you really don’t need to take this seriously, I was just joking!” Jiang Ning said again.

(End of this chapter)