Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 656 Five Mountains Prefecture, Purple-Clad Marquis!
Wuyue Prefecture.

After making the arrangements, Jiang Ning headed straight for the Five Sacred Mountains Mansion.

Since Xuanshan had attacked him, he was not prepared to passively take the beating.

Especially after learning from Shen Wenyuan that the Marquis, the Lord of the Five Mountains Prefecture, was only a hair's breadth away from the Lord of Zhixuan Mountain, he had even more ideas in his mind.

"Everything depends on meeting that Marquis first!"

Standing at the border between Guangning Prefecture and Wuyue Prefecture, Jiang Ning thought to himself.

Ahead lay a continuous range of towering mountains.

The mountain range is so high that even birds cannot cross it.

The mountain range in front of us marks the border between Guangning Prefecture and Wuyue Prefecture.

Both of these prefectures are located within the territory of Zeshan Prefecture.

At this moment, it also got dark.

He was also a little tired after a day of traveling back and forth.

He then found a water source, moved swiftly, and plunged headfirst into it.

It took him nearly half an hour to emerge from the water.

Under the dim night sky, his eyes brightened, as if they were sparkling with stars.

"I've barely recovered to about 70-80%!" Jiang Ning clenched his fist, assessed his condition, and murmured to himself.

As his strength increased, he also discovered that even though being in the water allowed him to be nourished by the water, his physical recovery was far less efficient than before.

Now, after nearly half an hour, they have only managed to restore him to about 70-80% of his condition.

He also knew that this was not a sign of diminished ability.

Rather, it's because his body is too big.

If we compare it to a container, its current capacity is several times larger than it was back then; it's not even in the same league.

The higher the upper limit capacity, the slower the recovery will be.

After making a slight adjustment, he once again vanished into thin air.

Without suitable waterways, he could only rely on his agility to travel.

Wuyue City.

It is located on Mount Juntian.

This mountain is surrounded by cliffs on three sides, with only one side having been cleared for a road to ascend and enter Juntian City.

Juntian City is the capital city of the Five Sacred Mountains Prefecture.

At this time, Jiangning is located at the foot of the mountain. Looking up, there is almost no greenery on the mountain, only exposed rocks and steep cliffs.

On the mountain path, firelight still flickers, a sign of merchants hurrying on their way.

Looking up again, one can see the towering city walls atop the mountain.

You can see the firelight reflected on the city wall.

You can see the lights floating above the city wall, rising continuously with the help of the heat.

"Five Sacred Mountains Prefecture, Juntian City!" Jiang Ning murmured.

next moment.

With a single movement, he vanished from the spot.

A moment later, he arrived at the city gate of Juntian City.

Even though it was already dusk, merchants and travelers were still coming and going at the city gate.

Jiang Ning quickly and smoothly entered the city.

Then, with a thought, nearly half of Juntian City appeared in his mind.

Countless buildings, countless pedestrians, and countless chaotic sounds entered his mind.

At this moment, he stood still, his eyes slightly closed, his mind rapidly scanning every area covered by his presence, processing the conversations of everyone within his range.

His brain instantly went into overload mode, and his brows furrowed slightly.

After a few breaths.

"Hey! Hey! Kid, stop blocking the way!" Someone shoved Jiang Ning from behind.

next moment.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes, glanced indifferently at the man behind him, and then vanished from the spot in an instant.

The instant after he left, a commotion broke out behind him.

After a while.

Jiang Ning appeared at the entrance of a restaurant.

Chunfeng Tower.

He looked up and saw the plaque hanging above the entrance hall.

He then climbed the steps and entered the Spring Breeze Pavilion.

I just thoroughly surveyed nearly half of Juntian City and found the Marquis's residence in Juntian City.

With his destination locked in, he was no longer in a hurry.

Visiting someone late at night is inappropriate.

Moreover, having traveled back and forth between Dongling City and Guangning Prefecture today, and crossed borders to reach Wuyue Prefecture from Guangning Prefecture, I am already physically and mentally exhausted.

In particular, they felt mentally exhausted.

He repeatedly used the Great Five Elements Water Escape Technique through rivers and waterways.

Even with his current level of skill, he felt like his entire body was being drained every time he used it.

Even though the nourishment from the flowing water could restore his energy, the weariness accumulated in his heart could never be eliminated.

After a while.

He booked a room by the lake at the counter.

Behind Chunfeng Tower lies the largest lake in Juntian City.

The third floor of Chunfeng Tower.

The servant leading the way turned the lock, and with a "click," the tightly sealed door instantly opened a crack.

Then the servant pushed hard, and the door opened with a click.

"Sir, this is your room key, please keep it safe!" the servant said, respectfully handing the long, rectangular key to Jiang Ning.

next moment.

Jiang Ning tossed out a silver ingot.

"Prepare me some good wine and food, and even bathwater!"

At that moment, the servant saw the glittering silver ingot and hurriedly caught it.

As the silver ingot landed in his hand and he felt its heavy weight, the servant immediately broke into a wide smile.

"Sir, please rest assured, I will definitely arrange everything properly!"

"Hmm!" Jiang Ning nodded wearily.

Then, he put away the key handed to him by the servant and stepped into his room.

Suddenly, a gust of wind blew in my face.

The wind carried the unique coolness of the night and the refreshing breeze from the lake.

Feeling the refreshing breeze, Jiang Ning felt instantly invigorated.

Then he took a look at the room he had booked.

The room was divided into three areas.

The central area connects to the lakeside balcony and is the main hall.

The area on the left is the dining table and tea table area.

The area on the right is for sleeping.

He looked around his room and nodded in satisfaction.

All three areas were quite large, so he didn't feel cramped.

Moreover, the extended balcony is close to the lake, and the evening breeze is exceptionally pleasant.

He then closed the door and poured himself a cup of tea.

I had only taken a few sips when there was another knock on the door.

"Sir, the food has been brought!"

Afterwards, Jiang Ning ate and drank his fill, took a long and refreshing shower, and then collapsed onto his bed.

When I opened my eyes again, it was the next day.

The rising sun shone through the window lattice, illuminating the room and instantly waking Jiang Ning.

He swept aside the curtains and saw the sunlight shining obliquely on the wall, causing him to squint slightly.

next moment.

He then rolled over and got out of bed.

crackling-

As he stretched his muscles and bones, popping sounds like beans popping rang out from his entire body.

"That feels so good!!"

Feeling comfortable and happy all over, a smile immediately appeared on his face.

Then, he pushed open the sliding wooden door and came to the lakeside balcony.

As the gentle breeze blew across the lake, his eyes narrowed slightly.

"It's almost 3:45 AM!" He glanced at the angle of the sunlight and roughly knew the time.

Subsequently.

He went back inside.

With a wave of his hand, the ropes inside the house began to sway heavily.

As the rope swayed, he also heard the sound of bells coming from the first floor.

This is the way Chunfenglou operates.

As soon as the swaying of the rope stopped, footsteps sounded outside the door. Thump, thump, thump—

There was a knock on the door.

"Sir, do you have any instructions?" The voice inside the room was lowered, as if afraid to speak loudly for fear of disturbing the distinguished guest.

"Bring me some food!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes, sir!" the servant outside the door said respectfully.

After the footsteps faded away, Jiang Ning fell into deep thought.

It was only early morning, not the right time for him to visit the Marquis, but there wasn't much he could do here.

Think for a moment.

The blade from before suddenly appeared in his hand.

The long knife has no blade and a rough surface.

But the ingredients used are extraordinary.

Previously, because there was a problem with the spirit within the blade, he reforged it, creating a blade blank with extremely high plasticity.

He hasn't used this blade in a long time.

Looking at the blade in his hand, a thoughtful expression appeared in his eyes.

next moment.

A burst of crimson-gold flame erupted in his hand, instantly enveloping the blade's core. The blade's core floated into the air, enveloped by the Yangyan True Fire.

Enveloped in crimson-gold flames, and as time passed, the blade in his hand gradually began to change shape.

“It’s feasible!” He nodded secretly. “With his mastery of the Spirit Treasure Refining Technique, plus the Yangyan True Fire he now possesses, he can reforge the blade in his hand.”

at this time.

Heavy footsteps sounded again from outside the door.

Upon hearing the voice, he immediately knew that the servant had brought food.

Then, he waved his hand, dispersing the Yangyan True Fire that had just been condensed.

After a satisfying meal...

He once again raised the blade embryo in his hand, gathered the Yang Flame True Fire, and began to seriously reforge the blade embryo in his hand.

If this trip goes smoothly, he will use force against Zhixuan Mountain.

No one in the world knew that his swordsmanship had reached an astonishing level.

The most suitable method for him to conceal his identity was swordsmanship.

This time, if he really makes a move against Zhixuan Mountain, he doesn't intend to reveal his identity.

The wood is beautiful in the forest, and the wind will destroy it.

Now, he is already well-known.

Gaining further fame would do him more harm than good.

As the sun rose, the reforging of the blade in his hands was nearing completion.

The third quarter of the hour of Si (9:45 AM).

The crimson flames dissipated.

What was floating in front of him was no longer a knife.

Instead, it was a sword, a newly formed sword embryo.

He reforged the impurities in the sword, and the sword body was also shrunken compared to before, only three feet and two inches long.

"enough!"

He held the still-warm sword embryo in his hand, his eyes filled with satisfaction.

next moment.

He gripped the rough hilt of the sword with one hand, placed the palm of his other hand on the blade, and then slashed it forcefully.

In an instant.

A streak of pale golden blood appeared on the sword's edge, then slowly slid down the blade.

As pale golden blood slid down, the sword in my hand seemed to come alive, continuing to flow with the blood from its blade.

In just a few breaths, the sword became shiny again, with no trace of blood remaining.

At this moment, as he held the sword embryo, he also felt a sense of fusion with his flesh and blood. The sword embryo in his hand seemed to no longer be a tool, but an extension of his body and arm.

"Not bad!" He nodded in satisfaction again.

The sword embryo in his hand seemed unremarkable, but he could feel that it was very suitable for him.

He then put the sword back into its sheath and glanced outside again.

"It's time to go!" He immediately set off.

At the gate of the Marquis' Mansion.

"He who comes is stopped!"

The gatekeepers, each armed with a sword, noticed Jiang Ning approaching.

Instantly, two men stepped forward and brandished their weapons, signaling Jiang Ning to stop.

Compared to Shen Wenyuan's gatekeepers, the gatekeepers at the front gate were much more luxurious, with four on each side, totaling eight gatekeepers.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ning cupped his hands and said, "Please inform them that Jiang Ning, the Inspector of Dongling County, has come to pay his respects!"

The words fell.

Jiang Ning flicked his wrist, and his identity token appeared in his hand.

Upon hearing this, the two gatekeepers who had stepped forward exchanged a glance.

Then one of them put away his weapon and stepped forward to take the identity token handed to him by Jiang Ning.

After reading it twice, his expression immediately became much more respectful.

"Your Excellency, please wait a moment while I go and inform him."

After leaving those words, the gatekeeper hurriedly departed.

As a gatekeeper in the Marquis's residence, he was well-informed and naturally knew the status and position represented by the governor of a prefecture.

Dongling County was not under the jurisdiction of Wuyue Prefecture, but Jiang Ning suddenly appeared at the gate of the Marquis's mansion.

When this happens, it often means something big is about to happen.

the other side.

The back garden of the Marquis's mansion.

As autumn gradually arrives, the trees in the back garden are adorned with more vibrant colors.

"Old Zhong, how is your great-granddaughter doing now?" Sitting in front of Zhong Yue was a man with a handsome face and wearing a noble python robe.

The robe was purple, and the color further enhanced its noble air.

Zhong Yue chuckled and said, "My great-granddaughter is doing well now! She's perfectly safe."

"As long as you're safe!" The man in the purple python robe nodded.

Then he said, "Next, I'm going to take the initiative."

"Isn't Your Excellency worried that the force behind Zhixuan Mountain might take the initiative to come out of seclusion?" Zhong Yue asked with a solemn expression.

"I want them to come out!" said the man in the purple python robe.

Upon hearing this, Zhong Yue's eyes snapped open.

"Did the Marquis's words mean that he has persuaded that person?"

The man in the purple python robe nodded slowly: "Now we just wait for them to come out of the mountain!"

Hear the words.

call--

Zhong Yue slowly exhaled, his gaze returning to calm, then becoming resolute.

"Since Your Excellency is prepared, then I have no reason not to follow!"

Upon hearing Zhong Yue's words, a smile slowly appeared on the man in the purple python robe.

"With Professor Zhong's words and support, my confidence has increased by another 10%!"

"How confident is Your Excellency now?" Zhong Yue asked.

“Fifty percent!” The man in the purple python robe said again, “The Lord of Zhixuan Mountain was a titled Marquis in his early years. His strength is now unfathomable. I am not sure if he is a match for that Lord of Zhixuan Mountain.”

"Fifty percent, that's enough!!" Zhong Yue nodded emphatically.

at this time.

The sound of hurried footsteps grew louder as they approached.

Hearing footsteps approaching, the two immediately looked toward the entrance to the back garden.

next moment.

The gatekeeper, walking hurriedly, came into their sight.

"What's the matter that you're in such a hurry?" the man in the purple python robe asked.

"My lord! The inspector of Dongling County has come to visit!" The gatekeeper reported from a distance of about ten feet.

He then raised the identity token in his hand.

"My lord, this is the identity token of the Dongling County Inspector."

at the same time.

Upon hearing these words, Zhong Yue looked surprised.

"The Inspector of Dongling Prefecture? Is that Jiangning?"

"It's him?" The man in the purple python robe also showed a look of surprise.

He already knew a great deal about Jiangning from Zhong Yue's words and the reports from below.

Upon hearing the words "Inspector of Dongling County," he immediately realized that the gatekeeper was referring to Jiang Ning.

"Bring up the token!" the man in the purple python robe said again.

"Yes, Your Excellency!" the gatekeeper replied respectfully.

(End of this chapter)