Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 672 True Spirit Imprint, The Theory of Reincarnation!
Qinglong Street.

The Martial Saint's Mansion.

"He who comes is stopped!"

As Jiang Ning approached the gate of an ordinary mansion, two gatekeepers with swords stepped forward and gestured for him to stop.

"Please inform him that Jiang Ning, the Inspector of Dongling County in Guangning Prefecture, has come to pay his respects to Lord Xiao Wuque!"

Hear the words.

The two gatekeepers exchanged a glance.

Then one of them said, "Lord Xiao is not currently at the Martial Saint's Mansion."

"Not at the Martial Saint's Mansion?" Jiang Ning murmured, then asked, "Could you tell me where Lord Xiao Wuque is?"

The two gatekeepers shook their heads.

"We can neither, nor will we, disclose Lord Xiao's whereabouts!"

After saying this, the two men bowed to Jiang Ning and said, "Please forgive us, this is our duty."

"I understand!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Then he turned and left.

"To the Prince Wu's residence!" He made the decision immediately.

He doesn't know many people in the capital now.

Besides Ji Minghao and Ji Mingyue in the palace, there was also King Wu, Xiang Yuan.

From his encounter with King Wu, Xiang Yuan, at Zhixuan Mountain a few days ago, he realized that Xiang Yuan was a fairly easy person to talk to.

Just as he was about to set off.

"Come to the Inspector General's Office to find me!"

Suddenly, a voice came from above, ringing in Jiang Ning's ears.

He suddenly stopped walking, looked up at the sky, and saw that there were no clouds and the sky was a clear blue.

Then he looked toward the location of the Inspectorate General's Office.

The capital city was divided by four main streets extending in the east, west, north, and south.

He is now located on Dongfang Qinglong Street.

According to his previous understanding from the map, the Inspectorate General Office was located on Xuanwu Street in the north, near the direction of the Imperial City.

It is also in the same direction as the Prince Wu's Mansion.

At this moment, although he had some doubts, he immediately set off towards the direction of the Inspectorate General's Office.

Although he had never heard of Xiao Wuque, nor had he ever met this legendary figure.

However, he was almost certain that the voice that had just rang in his ears was most likely that of the legendary figure, Xiao Wuque, the last disciple of the Martial Saint.

the other side.

Xuanwu Street.

Inspector General's Office.

A man in a blue robe looked up and glanced out the window.

Seeing two chirping birds on a branch outside the window, a faint smile involuntarily appeared on my lips.

"He's finally come to the capital. I wonder what level he's reached in his blood-changing technique, and how many lifetimes' memories he's gained!"

The man in the blue robe's eyes immediately lit up with interest at the thought of Jiang Ning's arrival.

He then continued with his official duties, waiting for Jiang Ning to arrive.

……

After a cup of tea.

Xuanwu Street.

Inspector General's Office.

Jiang Ning appeared at the door.

"Halt!" The two gatekeepers immediately stepped forward, signaling Jiang Ning not to approach.

"Gentlemen, I am Jiang Ning, the Inspector of Dongling County, Guangning Prefecture, here to pay my respects to Lord Xiao Wuque!" Jiang Ning said.

Upon hearing this, the two exchanged a glance.

Just as they were about to speak, a familiar, authoritative voice rang in their ears.

He then shuddered and his gaze towards Jiang Ning changed slightly.

“Lord Jiang, please follow me. The prefect invites you!” one of the gatekeepers said humbly.

He knew very well that the deputy prefect had been refusing to see outsiders these past few days, not even a minor inspector from Dongling County, and even when the second prince requested an audience a couple of days ago, the deputy prefect refused to see him.

The fact that the prefectural lord had taken the initiative to ask to see this man made him realize that this inspector from Dongling County of Guangning Prefecture was no ordinary person.

Then, led by the gatekeeper, Jiang Ning stepped into the main gate of the General Administration.

Led by the gatekeeper, Jiang Ning stepped into the gate of the Inspectorate General's Office.

Behind the gate was not the courtyard of an ordinary mansion, but a huge stone wall.

The stone wall is carved with ferocious Bixie totems, which are majestic and solemn.

After passing the stone wall, a wide-open bluestone square suddenly appears before you.

As Jiang Ning walked forward, he occasionally saw several inspectors dressed in uniform black outfits and with long swords hanging at their waists hurrying past him.

Upon seeing his unfamiliar face, he merely glanced at him briefly before looking away.

After a while.

The gatekeeper led Jiang Ning along a straight and wide bluestone road, heading directly towards the most magnificent main hall in the north of the square, with the words "Suppressing Prison" hanging high above the gate.

Before the palace gate, two rows of sword-wielding guards, their auras even more refined and their figures as sculpted as stone statues, stood silently, their eyes sharp as eagles, scrutinizing everyone who approached.

"The Xiao family lord wishes to see this person!" The gatekeeper stopped before the palace steps and respectfully announced.

"Envoy Jiang, please!" Two of the guards gestured for Jiang Ning to step forward alone, holding the hilts of their swords.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning nodded and walked forward alone.

At this moment, although he was very close to the Prison Hall, he felt as if a threshold separated the inside and outside of the hall into two worlds.

Outside the hall, it was midday, the sun was shining brightly, and the sunlight was dazzlingly bright on the ground.

Beyond the threshold lay a deep, dark abyss, like a hellish place ready to devour anyone who dared to cross it.

Jiang Ning took a deep breath and stepped over the threshold.

next moment.

He felt as if time and space had shifted.

As I stepped across the threshold, I instantly felt that the dust particles filling the air around me were completely different from before.

It doesn't seem like an environmental gap caused by a mere step.

It's as if we've traversed a vast distance, from the desert to the depths of a cold, damp, dense forest.

"It must be a method I don't understand!" The thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

I glanced around.

Although there were several square skylights overhead, allowing sunlight to pour in, they still couldn't illuminate the main hall, which was paved entirely with obsidian-like squares.

It was as if the sunlight, which had just entered the hall, was completely swallowed up by the interior.

"Come here!!"

Suddenly, a familiar voice came from one side.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning walked towards the source of the sound and then pushed open the two tightly closed doors.

A handsome man dressed in a blue robe was seen resting one hand on his knee and handling official documents on the table with the other.

Hearing the noise at the door, the man in the blue robe looked up at Jiang Ning, a faint smile appearing on his lips.

"You came!"

"Greetings, Lord Xiao!" Jiang Ning immediately bowed and greeted him.

"How do you know I am Xiao Wuque?" the man in the blue robe asked with a slight smile.

“Besides Lord Xiao, who else could have such magnanimity!” Jiang Ning said.

"Haha!" Xiao Wuque laughed upon hearing this.

Then he put down the book in his hand and shook his head, saying, "It is rare to see someone as talented as you, who has become famous at a young age, still utter such flattering words!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he stood up and said, "You should have awakened the wisdom accumulated over several lifetimes, shouldn't you?"

Seeing Xiao Wuque's serious expression, Jiang Ning hesitated for a moment before nodding.

"How many blood transfusions have you completed?" Xiao Wuque asked again.

“Eight times!” Jiang Ning told the truth.

"Eight times?" A hint of surprise flashed in Xiao Wuque's eyes: "It seems that the old man was right when he said you were the most talented person in the world."

"Who is the person Lord Xiao is talking about?" Jiang Ning asked, puzzled.

"Sit down and talk!" Xiao Wuque gestured for Jiang Ning to sit down at the tea table next to him.

The two then sat down.

"Want to drink or drink?" Xiao Wuque asked again.

"Lord Xiao, is there any difference?" Jiang Ning asked.

Xiao Wuque laughed heartily: "The former is strong liquor, and the latter is also strong liquor!"

Jiang Ning: "."

A moment of speechlessness flashed through his mind, then he said, "Let's drink."

The words fell.

"Catch!" Xiao Wuque pulled a bottle of wine from under the table and tossed it at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning reached out and caught it, and Xiao Wuque also took out another bottle of wine.

When he uncorked the bottle, a strong aroma of wine immediately filled the air.

next moment.

Xiao Wuque took a big gulp and his face immediately turned red.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ning immediately realized that the wine was extremely strong.

Because this is Xiao Wuque.

The closed-door disciple of the Martial Saint who suppressed the world for over eight hundred years.

He is also known as the most likely candidate to become the second Martial Saint.

In terms of martial arts prowess, Xiao Wuque is also one of the most outstanding figures in the world.

With such strength, one's physique must be incredibly powerful.

Ordinary strong liquor wouldn't even make Xiao Wuque blush; for someone like him, drinking it would be no different than drinking water.

Something moved in my heart.

Jiang Ning immediately took a small sip.

The refreshing liquor instantly felt like it was turning into flames as it went down my throat.

It rose up and shot straight up to the top of the head.

It surged downwards, as if it wanted to burn the internal organs.

A moment later, he finally digested the strong effects of the alcohol.

"How is it?" Xiao Wuque asked.

"Good wine!" Jiang Ning nodded, then said, "It's clear that Lord Xiao is a connoisseur of wine!"

"You're right!" Xiao Wuque nodded, then took another swig, looking completely absorbed.

Then, he opened his eyes again and said, "When I was young, I was a complete drunkard. Whenever I got drunk, I could improve my martial arts by leaps and bounds in a day. All the mysteries of martial arts no longer existed in this state."

"Why does the Lord of the Manor seem to drink very little lately?" Jiang Ning asked.

"There's no way around it, the pressure is too much!" Xiao Wuque shook his head.

"I admire your noble spirit, Lord!" Jiang Ning raised the wine bottle in his hand to show his respect.

"You're a good kid, and you're quite insightful. I knew you were good enough for me! No wonder that old man thought so highly of you!" Xiao Wuque laughed, clinking his wine bottle against Jiang Ning's from afar before taking another hearty sip.

He heard Xiao Wuque mention that mysterious being again.

"Lord Xiao, who is that old fellow you mentioned? Could you please tell me?" Jiang Ning asked again.

Upon hearing this, Xiao Wuque couldn't help but laugh heartily.

Then he said, "I can tell you're very curious!"

“I am indeed quite curious!” Jiang Ning said.

Xiao Wuque nodded and then said, "An old blind man from the Observatory has been guarding the Star Observatory for three hundred years. He can observe the world without leaving his house. As for his name, I don't know."

"Is that old fellow from the Imperial Observatory?" Jiang Ning asked.

“That’s right!” Xiao Wuque nodded: “That old blind man was appointed by the previous ancestor, and to this day, the position of Director of the Astronomical Bureau is still held by that old blind man.”

"Thank you for clearing up my doubts, Lord Xiao!" Jiang Ning raised the wine bottle to express his gratitude.

Upon seeing this, Xiao Wuque couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"You still understand me!"

Xiao Wuque then took another big gulp of wine.

“My third senior brother came back a few days ago and told me about you!” Xiao Wuque added.

“King Wu is a very easy senior to get along with!” Jiang Ning said.

"That's for you!" Xiao Wuque shook his head with a smile and continued, "My senior brother is very selective about who he treats. He won't even bother to look at ordinary people. You've gained his approval, which is why you find my third senior brother easy to get along with!"

Jiang Ning said, "Who in the world isn't like that? It's just that King Wu is more straightforward and doesn't bother with formalities, or rather, King Wu disdains such superficiality."

He then continued, "I once heard a saying that when you are successful, everyone around you is a good person."

Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Xiao Wuque nodded slightly.

"What you said is true! If you were an ordinary person, I wouldn't treat you like this."

"However, what you said is the normal situation. But there are some people who will stay by your side no matter how badly you are doing. These are the most lovable people in the world and the ones who deserve to be treated seriously."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning nodded.

"My eldest brother and sister-in-law are just like that!"

“I stayed at home for many years without doing any work and just ate and drank for free, but my older brother never complained about me. He always believed that I would make something of myself in the future.”

“My sister-in-law only talks to me, but she takes care of all my daily life, including my clothes, food, and shelter. She washes my clothes when they get dirty and sews them when they are torn.”

Recalling the past, a hint of tenderness flashed in Jiang Ning's eyes.

at this time.

Xiao Wuque also noticed the change in Jiang Ning's expression and nodded secretly.

The worst thing for a person to encounter is an ungrateful wretch.

Those who are most willing to help are talented people who know how to be grateful, distinguish right from wrong, and know how to give back.

A brief conversation, along with his previous investigation and understanding of Jiangning, gave him a clear picture.

Then he spoke again: "Now that you have awakened the wisdom of several lifetimes through the True Spirit Nine Transformations Blood Exchange Method?"

Upon hearing this, and having just admitted it, Jiang Ning no longer tried to hide it.

"Two lifetimes!"

"Two lifetimes?" Xiao Wuque was taken aback upon hearing this, looking at Jiang Ning with a surprised expression.

Upon seeing this, Jiang Ning nodded again: "Only memories from two lifetimes have been awakened."

“No wonder. No wonder!!!” Xiao Wuque sighed.

"Lord, is there some explanation for this?" Jiang Ning asked, looking puzzled.

He knew his insights were shallow and far inferior to those of someone like Xiao Wuque, who stood at the very top of the pyramid.

Because of our very low starting point, our understanding of this world is extremely limited.

Xiao Wuque looked at Jiang Ning and asked, "Do you know the origin of life?"

"It really works!" Jiang Ning exclaimed.

“That’s right!” Xiao Wuque nodded in agreement, and then said, “The origin of all life comes from the True Spirit. The mark of the True Spirit is also the original origin of life. The True Spirit is immortal. After thousands of reincarnations, whether you are male or female, bird or beast, you are still you!”

"That is why the concept of reincarnation exists."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning asked, "Are those reincarnations of Buddhas and Taoist Ancestors who circulate in the world real?"

Xiao Wuque said, "Whether it's true or not, only they themselves know! But even if it's true, it certainly won't be a complete reincarnation of a true spirit; at most, it's a fragment!"

"Because if it were a reincarnation with a complete True Spirit Imprint, such an existence would be able to break through the limitations of the heavens and earth, and would have already ascended to an ineffable level that we cannot comprehend! How could it be as ordinary as it is now!"

(End of this chapter)