Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 677 Conversation, Ji Mingyue's Choice!
King's capital.

Dao Palace.

"Eighth Prince!" Jiang Ning greeted Ji Minghao with a cupped-hand salute.

"No need to be so formal!" Ji Minghao stepped forward and smiled.

Then he clenched his fist and pounded it hard on Jiang Ning's chest.

Then he hugged and rubbed it tightly.

"Brother Jiang, it's been a long time!"

At this moment, as the sun was just rising, golden sunlight pierced the sky and slanted into the library, which was also the time of day for the Dao Palace.

People kept coming out of the library, and every now and then they would see Ji Minghao and their faces would show surprise.

His gaze lingered on Jiang Ning for a couple more moments.

"Brother, you scared him!" Ji Mingyue said angrily.

"Haha! Mine!" Ji Minghao laughed, then released Jiang Ning and took two steps back.

He then continued, "It's been so long since I've seen Brother Jiang. I'm quite excited to see you again! Who would have thought that Brother Jiang, who was in a remote little county, would later not only become the governor of a prefecture, but also rank fourth on the Hidden Dragon List, a figure whose name is known throughout the world."

“I knew he would be outstanding!” Ji Mingyue said with a beaming smile.

"Your Highness the Eighth Prince and the Seventeenth Princess are too kind. There are many talented people in this world, and my achievements are nothing special!" Jiang Ning said.

The more he learned, the more he realized how vast the world was, and how far more complex it was than it appeared on the surface.

There are countless people who are better than him.

Although he is confident that he will achieve great things in the future, he is far from being a top expert at present.

Previously, he thought that there were fewer and fewer strong people at the higher levels of the nine ranks of martial arts.

After all, normally, this is distributed in a pyramid shape.

The top tier always represents a minority.

But he now understands.

There are many blessed lands and grottoes in the world.

Those powerful immortals are all descendants of those who accumulated from ancient times and have survived to this day.

This has also led to a large number of top experts in the world.

For example, Qingyuan Blessed Land, which is only known as a blessed land, has a primordial spirit powerhouse who is equivalent to the ancient immortals.

In places like Xuan Yuan Blessed Land, the ancestor there was extremely powerful, capable of forcing back Xiang Yuan, who held the title of Martial King.

Looking at it again, it's highly likely that he is a powerhouse of this level, or at least close to it.

After all, that Ancestor Xuan Yuan was someone who participated in the siege of the Martial Saint back then.

Such figures are not uncommon throughout the various grotto-heavens.

Furthermore, those immortals who reside in grotto-heavens have lifespans far exceeding those of martial artists.

With their long lifespans, those who cultivate immortality can achieve relatively high levels of skill in martial arts.

This has led to a proliferation of powerful individuals.

All sorts of thoughts flashed through his mind in an instant.

"Seventeenth Princess, it's been a long time!" Jiang Ning said, looking at Ji Mingyue.

"Long time no see!" Ji Mingyue said with a smile in her eyes.

at this time.

Ji Minghao glanced at Jiang Ning, then at his own younger sister who shared the same parents, and nodded secretly.

"You two! You completely ignored me the moment we met!"

"Your Highness is too kind. I was just surprised to see the Seventeenth Princess here," Jiang Ning said.

Upon hearing this, Ji Minghao smiled calmly.

"I can tell that Brother Jiang and my sister have a lot to talk about! I won't disturb you two any longer, you can talk it out yourselves!"

As soon as he finished speaking, he quietly took two steps back, leaving space for Jiang Ning and Ji Mingyue.

"Shall we go for a walk by the lake?" Ji Mingyue asked, raising her head slightly as she approached Jiang Ning.

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Wait!" Just then, Ji Mingyue suddenly spoke up.

Just as Jiang Ning was wondering what was going on, he saw Ji Mingyue tiptoe.

"I've grown taller!" she said with a bright smile.

Seeing her charming and innocent appearance, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

"Still a head shorter than me!"

Upon hearing this, Ji Mingyue pouted.

"It's because you've grown taller! You're even taller and more imposing than you were before the New Year!"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning did not shake his head in rebuttal.

He had long discovered that each blood transfusion not only made his body stronger but also made his blood and energy more abundant.

It's a complete transformation, both inside and out.

This change also results in physical alterations, such as changes in height.

This is equivalent to secondary growth and tertiary growth!
Like teeth, a normal person only replaces them once in their lifetime, during childhood.

During his previous blood transfusions, all his teeth were knocked out and replaced.

Ji Mingyue walked beside Jiang Ning, side by side.

"I thought you wouldn't come to the capital until next year or even the year after. I'm so happy to see you here this year."

“The martial arts examination has been moved up, so I came,” Jiang Ning said.

"Is this the only reason? Are there no other reasons?" Ji Mingyue asked softly.

“There’s more!” Jiang Ning nodded.

"I knew it!" Ji Mingyue smiled slightly.

Seeing the little expression on Ji Mingyue's face, Jiang Ning said no more.

at the same time.

Ji Minghao quietly followed ten steps behind the two, hanging there at a leisurely pace.

He paid no attention to the gazes behind him.

This is exactly what he wanted.

He even hoped that today's events would spread, even if it meant being punished by his father for secretly taking Xiao Qi out of the palace. He was willing to choose this path.

He was well aware of what it meant for Jiang Ning, at his age, to have reached this point.

Especially after visiting Xiao Wuque a couple of days ago and learning from him about Jiang Ning's true achievements and the reincarnation of the newborn true spirit, he became even more determined in his choice.

He wanted to compete for that position too.

He knew that, being born into royalty, one had to fight for survival.

This was not only for him, but also for his younger sister Ji Mingyue, and for his mother.

If he fails or is eliminated, those around him will not fare well.

Ji Mingyue will not have the power to choose her own path; she will only become a tool for political marriage.

A variety of thoughts flashed through his mind, but looking at the tall, straight figure in front of him, his resolve became even stronger.

He didn't want to miss any opportunity to help.

He also knew that Jiang Ning was only one step away from becoming a martial arts legend.

By taking this step, he truly possessed the possibility of the final leap.

If successful, he would become the second martial saint in eight hundred years to dominate the world.

Jiang Ning and Ji Mingyue quickly reached the lakeside.

"How many days have you been in the capital?" Ji Mingyue suddenly asked.

"It's been five or six days! I can't quite remember!" Jiang Ning said.

"Have you been staying here all these days since you came to the capital?" Ji Mingyue asked again.

"Yes! I read books every day!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Truly admirable, no wonder he's the man I admire!" Ji Mingyue's lips curled into a smile.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning glanced at her.

"You made a scene for me that the whole city knows about. Was it worth it?" Jiang Ning asked, voicing his doubts.

"Are you blaming me for ruining your reputation?" Ji Mingyue suddenly realized something, stopped and looked at Jiang Ning, her expression somewhat aggrieved, her eyes slightly red.

“No!” Jiang Ning shook his head, then continued, “It’s just that this will damage your reputation, and the powerful and influential people in the capital will all know about it.”

"So what?" Ji Mingyue said, "I don't care!"

She then looked at Jiang Ning: "As long as you don't feel that what I'm doing has affected you, then it's fine!"

"I'm curious, we've only met once," Jiang Ning asked, looking into Ji Mingyue's eyes.

“One meeting is enough!” Ji Mingyue smiled.

After she finished speaking, she hesitated for a moment and asked cautiously.

"Do you still have the jade pendant I gave you last year?" Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning reached into his clothes and pulled out the jade pendant that Ji Mingyue had given him.

That jade pendant, worth a fortune.

“It’s here!” he said.

"That's wonderful!!" Ji Mingyue's face immediately lit up with a smile, her eyes narrowing slightly and curving like crescent moons.

She reached out and touched the Earth Core Warm Jade hanging on Jiang Ning's chest.

It feels warm to the touch, not only from the heat emanating from the earth's core jade itself, but also from the residual warmth of the body.

Immediately, she stuffed the jade pendant back into Jiang Ning's chest.

"This is a token of our love, you must keep it safe!" Ji Mingyue's eyes revealed a smile.

Looking at Ji Mingyue's bright smile, Jiang Ning suddenly sighed.

"What's wrong?" she suddenly asked.

"In Dongling City, I made a promise with a woman that I would marry her in a few years." Jiang Ning thought for a long time before finally revealing the truth.

He wasn't stupid; how could he not see Ji Mingyue's feelings for him?

Seeing Ji Mingyue in person, he could feel the intense love she was giving him.

He didn't understand why this was the case.

That was only one meeting about a year ago.

How deep can feelings be formed from a single meeting?

However, Ji Mingyue's emotions were like a furnace.

Every frown and smile, every flicker of her eyes, revealed a burning passion that was impossible for him not to feel.

After thinking for a long time, he still chose to reveal his relationship with Wang Qingtan.

Hear this.

Ji Mingyue's face turned deathly pale.

"who is she?"

Before Jiang Ning could answer, Ji Mingyue asked again, "Is it the young lady from Prefect Wang's family?"

"Hmm!" Jiang Ning nodded when he heard that Ji Mingyue had guessed it.

"Is she pretty?" Ji Mingyue asked again.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's mind flashed with Wang Qingtan's image, and he nodded: "Beautiful."

"Is she prettier than me?" Ji Mingyue asked again.

“Each has its own merits!” Jiang Ning said.

Upon hearing this, Ji Mingyue pursed her lips, opened her mouth again, but no sound came out.

next moment.

Only then did she utter a sound.

"Did you and her have that kind of relationship?"

"Mm!" Jiang Ning nodded again.

Upon seeing this, Ji Mingyue's eyes immediately reddened.

She looked up at Jiang Ning and said, "I can't accept it all at once! But it's okay, give me a few days and I'll be able to accept it."

Hearing this, and seeing the expression on Ji Mingyue's face, Jiang Ning sighed again.

"Why bother!"

Ji Mingyue gave a forced smile.

Then he grabbed Jiang Ning's sleeve and wiped his eyes.

After she finished doing that, she turned and left.

"Huh? Have you finished talking?" Ji Minghao was taken aback when he saw his younger sister walk over so quickly.

Immediately, his gaze fell on his younger sister's eyes, and he was taken aback.

"what happens?"

"It's nothing!" Ji Mingyue shook her head. "Let's go back first!"

“Okay!” Ji Minghao nodded.

He glanced at Jiang Ning again, then turned and left.

Watching the two figures walk away, Jiang Ning shook his head and headed towards the cafeteria.

Enter the cafeteria.

He immediately heard occasional discussions about the Eighth Prince, Ji Minghao.

"The successor to the throne hasn't been decided yet. I wonder what that person is thinking!"

"Who can argue with that? Ever since the First Prince suffered a severe injury to his soul and fell into a coma, the position of heir has remained undecided!"

"Which of those princes do you think has the best chance?"

"Who knows?" someone chuckled and fell silent.

"Could it be the Eighth Prince? Is it even possible that it's the Eighth Prince?"

"The Eighth Prince? I'd rather believe the Eleventh Prince has a chance than the Eighth Prince! Without the support of his mother's side, how could he possibly have the opportunity to inherit the throne?"

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Hearing the conversations and discussions around him, Jiang Ning remained unmoved.

To seize the throne and inherit the imperial line.

It has always been the biggest investment that yields the biggest returns.

But it also comes with the greatest danger.

Both the history of the previous life and the history of the Great Xia Dynasty over eight hundred years provide evidence for this.

He had no intention of getting involved in this vortex.

If you are not of the highest rank, getting caught up in this vortex will be extremely dangerous.

Even he wouldn't agree.

While he was thinking, he quickly finished his portion.

They then headed back towards the library.

His inner quest and absorption of knowledge made him somewhat engrossed.

Morning time.

slam-la-

The pages of the book closed up around Jiang Ning.

Immediately, the closed books returned to their original positions on the bookshelf.

He snapped out of his daze and rubbed his temples.

Only then did he notice that there was a person standing to his right.

"Eighth Prince!" He was slightly taken aback when he saw Ji Minghao appear.

Ji Minghao nodded with a smile.

"I hope I didn't disturb Brother Jiang!"

"How long has Your Highness been here?" Jiang Ning asked softly.

Loud noises are not appropriate in the library.

"Not long, about half an hour!" Ji Minghao said.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning's heart tightened.

Half an hour, or more than an hour.

The fact that no one disturbed him for so long made him feel somewhat helpless.

In half an hour, countless Dao Palace students came and went.

The fact that the Eighth Prince Ji Minghao was waiting for him was seen by everyone.

He shook his head inwardly.

"Eighth Prince, let's find another place to talk!"

“Okay!” Ji Minghao nodded, then said, “You choose a place!”

Then, the two walked through the interwoven light and shadow of the library, which resembled a water curtain, and exited the library.

“Brother Jiang, I see you are still reading on the first floor. I remember you have been at the Dao Palace for many days now, right? The books on the first floor are mostly miscellaneous books, biographies, basic encyclopedic knowledge and other common books. They should not be of much use to you.”

As soon as he stepped out of the library, Ji Minghao asked the question that had been lingering in his mind.

For more than half an hour, he saw that Jiang Ning was not picky at all, and quickly looked around.

With a powerful spirit, the mind can be divided into multiple parts, allowing one to focus on ten things at once. This reading efficiency is more than a hundred times that of an ordinary martial artist.

But this made him feel somewhat doubtful.

He originally thought that Jiang Ning was reading books related to martial arts in the library.

(End of this chapter)