Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 671 Meeting Xiao Wuque!

Nine Heavens Tower.

Jiang Ning arrived at the familiar restaurant once again.

Compared to the Jiuxiao Tower in Guangning Prefecture, the Jiuxiao Tower in the capital is more magnificent and spectacular.

On the nine-tiered eaves, gilded wind chimes hang from the corners.

When the wind blows, the sound of the bell can be heard in all directions.

The building is covered with clear jade-colored glazed tiles.

The rising sun cast its light upon it, instantly giving off a dazzling, shimmering glow.

On each floor, three-tenths-foot-long silk ribbons hung down from all four sides. Now, as the wind blew them up, they danced like rainbows under the sunlight.

Jiang Ning glanced at it briefly, then climbed three steps and went inside.

After a while.

He booked a room and then sat down on the second floor near the back window.

Outside the window, there was a continuous stretch of weeping willows.

Beneath the weeping willows lies a lake with shimmering blue waves.

The second floor was unusually quiet at this time, with only three or five tables of guests enjoying their breakfast.

Jiang Ning ate the pastries in front of him, quietly waiting for the snacks he had just ordered to arrive.

He had been traveling for a whole day and night, which had repeatedly exhausted his energy.

Even with his current achievements, he still feels somewhat tired.

Sitting down to rest now made him feel very comfortable.

"Have you heard? That Holy Lord Fuyuan has just entered the city again!"

"How could I not have heard? Such a grand and impressive entry into the city, how could I not have heard about it!"

"You say that Fu Yuan Saint Lord is so arrogant, why doesn't anyone come to teach him a lesson?"

"Silence!" The person he was talking to whispered, then lowered their voice and said, "Lord Fuyuan was a righteous god of the Heavenly Court back then, representing the orthodoxy of the divine way. Without a good reason, who would easily touch him, not to mention that Lord Fuyuan is extremely powerful!"

Hearing the conversation of several people at a table not far away, Jiang Ning couldn't help but eavesdrop.

Having just witnessed Fu Yuan Shengjun entering the city at the city gate, he was still filled with curiosity about Fu Yuan Shengjun.

Now, from the mouths of diners not far away, I heard new news about the Holy Lord Fuyuan.

"The righteous gods of Heaven, the true orthodox deities!"

Jiang Ning muttered to himself.

At this point, the two diners stopped their conversation on this topic and changed the subject to other gossip.

Jiang Ning listened for a couple of sentences, then stopped listening to their idle chatter.

The two were now discussing which girl at Fuxiang Pavilion had better skills.

Jiangning no longer has any interest in the land of misty willows and populace.

This was not because he suppressed his physiological instincts, but because the appearance of women like Wang Qingtan had raised his aesthetic threshold.

Furthermore, because of the significant enhancement of the five senses, one can see many things that ordinary people cannot see, and smell many things that ordinary people cannot smell.

Just as if a person's eyes could see a world of dim light, then they would lose their appetite for all kinds of delicious food.

Although he hasn't reached that point yet, the logic is already there.

After a while.

The servant from Jiuxiaolou brought him the breakfast he had just ordered.

A pot of very thick eight-treasure rice porridge, and two pounds of braised beef.

"Master, please enjoy your meal!" The servant placed the food on Jiang Ning's table and then bowed and withdrew.

He didn't turn and leave until he was about half a zhang away.

"Which scholar do you think is most likely to win the martial arts championship this year?"

Just as Jiang Ning took a sip of thick eight-treasure rice porridge, he heard someone at a square table not far away start a new topic that piqued his interest.

He then listened attentively.

"Who else could it be? It must be Wan Jianyi, who's ranked number one on the Heavenly Ranking!"

Wan Jianyi?

Jiang Ning was immediately surprised.

Although he hadn't paid attention to the Heaven, Earth, and Man lists of the Hidden Dragon Ranking, he had heard of them.

The top spot on the Heavenly Ranking was clearly not held by this person before.

Just as he was wondering what was going on, the conversation started again.

"Wan Jianyi from the Bashu Sword Pavilion has also arrived?"

"Of course! I saw Wan Jianyi enter the city yesterday, but I don't know where he's staying now!"

"Isn't Wan Jianyi the next successor to the Bashu Sword Pavilion? How did he win the championship? Becoming the martial arts champion means serving the imperial court!"

"I have heard that the Bashu Sword Pavilion has now sided with the imperial court. Perhaps Wan Jianyi's participation in the martial arts examination is a demonstration of the Bashu Sword Pavilion's sincerity."

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At this moment, the conversation between the group continued.

Jiang Ning was somewhat surprised.

Jiange in Sichuan.

This immediately reminded him of his senior sister Li Qing from Luoshui County.

When Li Qing left Canglang Martial Arts School, it was through his father's connections that he was able to learn martial arts at Bashu Sword Pavilion.

Bashu Jiange, Wan Jianyi.

He thought to himself, then smiled.

"I wonder if I'll ever have the chance to meet Senior Sister Li Qing in the future. If I do, I bet she'll be very surprised to see me now!"

Meanwhile, the discussion continued.

“You all say that Wan Jianyi can win the championship and become this year’s martial arts champion, but I don’t think so. That Buddhist disciple is said to be the reincarnation of Buddha. He hasn’t made a move in the last two years. Who dares to say what level his strength has reached now? He might not be weaker than Wan Jianyi.”

"Buddha, are you referring to the monk Mingxin from Vajra Temple?" Another person at the table put down their chopsticks and asked.

"Of course, besides Master Mingxin, which Buddhist disciple in the world today dares to claim to be the reincarnation of Buddha?" Then the man continued, "Master Mingxin was discovered by the abbot of Vajra Temple in front of the mountain gate stone tablet. He could walk after three months, recite the Diamond Sutra backwards after six months, and read all the scriptures in Vajra Temple at the age of six."

"Now, at only twenty-something years old, he has already cultivated the golden body of an Arhat and forged the precious body of the Immovable King!"

"Although Wan Jianyi has now ascended to the top of the Heavenly Ranking, if he were to truly face Master Mingxin, he might not even be able to harm Master Mingxin's physical body."

at this time.

Jiang Ning ate his eight-treasure rice porridge while listening to the increasingly heated argument between the two.

"My two brothers, there's no need for further arguments! Don't forget! Besides those two, Jiang Ning, who is currently ranked fourth on the list, will also most likely participate in this martial arts examination."

"Him? He's still too young. He's no match for Wan Jianyi of the Bashu Sword Pavilion."

"Indeed, although that Jiang Inspector can be called a prodigy and a shining star in martial arts, he is still too young and lacks experience and maturity. How can he compare with Master Mingxin? If it were two more years, it would be different. That would be the era of that Jiang Inspector."

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Hearing the conversation between the group shift from Wan Jianyi and Ming Xin to his own situation, Jiang Ning felt somewhat speechless.

Then, he picked up a piece of braised beef and put it in his mouth.

One bite and the rich, savory flavor of the sauce filled his taste buds, leaving him feeling extremely satisfied.

Immediately afterwards, he gulped down the eight-treasure rice porridge.

dong dong dong-

at this time.

Disorganized footsteps echoed down the wooden staircase leading to the second floor.

"Do you really think the Third Prince's Juxian Mansion offers such high treatment?"

"That's absolutely true! His Majesty's health is deteriorating, but the heir has not yet been decided. Do you think the Third Prince wouldn't make preparations?"

"Then the three of us brothers will go and join the Third Prince, and take a big gamble. If the Third Prince succeeds, won't we be able to rise to prominence?"

"No rush! No rush! With the strength of the three of us brothers, we'll be honored guests wherever we go. We're new to the capital, so we can't be too rash. We need to assess the situation and consider things carefully!"

At this moment, Jiang Ning also got up, having already eaten the eight-treasure rice porridge and braised beef on the table.

As Jiang Ning stood up, the three burly men who had just arrived on the second floor glanced at him.

Seeing Jiang Ning's unfamiliar and young face, he casually looked away.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also headed upstairs. The Nine Heavens Tower in the capital city offered both lodging and dining.

He ate his fill, but he also needed to rest and recover before formally meeting that important person.

That person was Xiao Wuque, the martial saint's closed-door disciple mentioned by Xiang Yuan.

As he walked, he couldn't help but think about the news he had just heard.

Each and every one of them deserves his attention.

Fu Yuan Sheng Jun... A righteous god of the Heavenly Court... The orthodox god...

Bashu Jian Ge Wan Jian Yi... Jingang Temple Buddhist Disciple Ming Xin...

And the Emperor is old and his successor is undecided.

"It seems that I shouldn't get too close to Ji Minghao if I see him during this time!"

As Jiang Ning walked up the wooden stairs, a thought flashed through his mind.

He knew exactly what the consequences would be if he got too close to a prince in this situation.

The struggle for imperial power has always been accompanied by large-scale purges.

If he gets too close to Ji Minghao.

If another prince were to inherit the throne in the near future, he would inevitably be regarded as Ji Minghao's man and purged.

He wasn't afraid of that, but he didn't want to cause unnecessary trouble.

As he pondered, he arrived at the door of his room.

Xuanzi No. 7.

His gaze swept over the door number on the door, and he confirmed that it was correct.

In the Nine Heavens Tower here, the rooms are classified according to their grade based on the concepts of Heaven, Earth, Black, and Yellow.

The "Top Class" room is the most luxurious and also the most expensive.

The yellow-lettered rooms are the most basic and also the most cost-effective.

The reason he chose to stay in the Xuan-class room was...

It's because he can only choose the "Xuan" level room.

These are also the few remaining rooms in Jiuxiao Tower.

Push the door open.

A lake breeze blows.

It was an ordinary room located by the lake at the back.

Afterwards, he took a nice, relaxing shower to wash away the dust of his journey, and then went to sleep.

……

When Jiang Ning woke up again, it was already noon.

The sun was shining brightly, and sunlight streamed vertically through the window.

He glanced out the window and knew what time it was.

"Perfect, I'll have lunch first, then go visit Xiao Wuque!" he thought to himself, turning over and getting out of bed.

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When he finished tidying up and returned to the second floor, it was already bustling with noise.

It's completely different from early morning.

A quick glance around revealed that most of the guests were quite young.

"No wonder rooms are in short supply; it seems there are quite a few martial arts students staying at the Nine Heavens Tower!" Jiang Ning thought to himself.

He then found an empty table and sat down.

Soon, a servant boy ran up to Jiang Ning.

"Sir, what would you like to eat or drink?"

"Bring me a pot of fine wine, and four or five of our signature dishes!" Jiang Ning said.

"Yes, sir!" the servant bowed and replied, then trotted away.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also listened attentively.

To gain a comprehensive understanding of the recent events, both big and small, in a city.

A place for eating and drinking is a great place.

At this moment, the Nine Heavens Tower was undoubtedly such a place.

Then, Jiang Ning heard some topics that interested him.

The servant appeared before him, bringing a pot of fine wine, a plate of peanuts, and a dish of snacks to accompany the wine.

Sipping his wine, Jiang Ning's five senses were heightened as he listened quietly to the conversations and discussions from all directions.

The vast majority of the conversations and discussions revolved around the upcoming martial arts examination, which was just a few days away.

He could also tell that among the drinkers here, there were quite a few who were participating in the martial arts examination.

Both their vibrant energy and youthful appearance speak volumes.

Among these people's discussions about the martial arts examination, he heard most about Wan Jianyi from Bashu Sword Pavilion and Mingxin from Jingang Temple, who claimed to be the reincarnation of Buddha.

Besides these two, there has been a lot of discussion about him.

Only now did he realize that he had unknowingly become famous throughout the thirty-six prefectures of the nine provinces.

What made him famous the fastest was not anything else, but his achievement of ranking fourth on the Hidden Dragon List.

As for the three people in front of him, it was Wan Jianyi from Bashu Sword Pavilion, who had recently defeated He Shouchi, the successor of Qingxu Temple.

This also caused Tsurumorike to drop to third place.

The second place went to the Buddhist disciple Mingxin of Vajra Temple.

He ranked fourth on the Heavenly Ranking.

Hearing those people discussing Mingxin, he couldn't help but think of Jinchan, whom he had met several times.

According to him, Jin Chan is also said to be the reincarnation of Buddha.

The twelve scars on Jin Chan's head also indicate that Jin Chan holds a high status.

The Twelve Precepts are also known as the Bodhisattva Precepts.

In the entire Vajra Temple, and in the entire Buddhist community, very few people can receive such vows; they are fewer than two hands' worth.

It was already quite unusual for someone of this level to receive ordination, especially one as young as Jin Chan.

At this moment, when he heard people occasionally talking about him, he couldn't help but feel a little strange.

He then suppressed the turmoil in his heart and continued to sip his wine while listening to the conversations and discussions around him.

After a while, dishes were presented to him.

He began to eat heartily, enjoying the food in front of him while still keeping most of his attention focused on his surroundings.

This meal took him a full half hour.

"That felt good!" Jiang Ning put down his chopsticks, looked at the table in front of him that he had swept clean, and felt a sense of satisfaction.

He not only enjoyed the food, but also gained a great deal from listening to the discussions and conversations of the patrons from all directions, which greatly improved his understanding of the capital.

We also learned a lot about the details of the Holy Lord Fuyuan.

When Fu Yuan Sheng Jun first walked into the world in his clay-formed body, battles did occur.

Many powerful figures were extremely interested in this being, and thus made a move against Fu Yuan Shengjun.

However, those who made a move, whether they were of the upper or middle rank, all perished when faced with the Holy Lord Fuyuan, who could walk on a body made of clay.

Finally, the Imperial Advisor also intervened, but the outcome of the battle remains unknown.

The world only knows that because the Imperial Preceptor intervened, the originally furious Fu Yuan Shengjun returned to calm, and the court no longer regarded Fu Yuan Shengjun as an evil god like the God of Flesh and Blood.

Fu Yuan Sheng Jun... Imperial Preceptor...

He had seen it flash through his mind, and a faint sense of crisis lingered in his heart.

He would never forget the scene he saw at the city gate that morning.

The words that Fu Yuan Sheng Jun said to him, in particular, showed that Fu Yuan Sheng Jun had taken notice of him.

While deep in thought, he paid for the food and drinks and then left Jiuxiao Tower.

"Never mind! Let's go see Xiao Wuque first!"

(End of this chapter)