Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

Chapter 710 The goal is simple!
Lin Yuan Pavilion.

The second floor.

"Greetings, Your Highness!" Wan Jianyi went up to the second floor and saw the Third Prince holding a wine cup. He immediately cupped his hands and accepted the wine cup from the Third Prince.

"Come, let's raise a glass to Brother Wan. Thank you for gracing us with your presence!"

"Your Highness is too kind! I have an appointment with Your Highness, how could I not come!" Wan Jianyi smiled faintly, without the arrogance often associated with swordsmen.

And at this time.

Li Qing, however, stared intently at Jiang Ning.

"Senior Sister Li!" Jiang Ning met Li Qing's gaze with a faint smile.

Upon hearing this, Wan Jian finished his drink and glanced at Jiang Ning indifferently.

A strange light flashed in his eyes when he saw Ji Mingyue standing next to Jiang Ning.

Although he did not know Jiang Ning personally, he had long heard of Jiang Ning's reputation and even heard that the seventeenth princess of the royal family had been captivated by Jiang Ning and had secretly pledged their lives to each other.

Seeing Ji Mingyue sitting to the side, their demeanor intimate, he knew that the handsome man in front of him was Jiang Ning, who ranked fourth on the potential list.

He glanced at Jiang Ning for a moment, memorized Jiang Ning's face, and then looked away.

He knew that Jiang Ning would be his biggest competitor in the upcoming martial arts examination, perhaps without exception.

Although Master Mingxin's ranking on the Hidden Dragon List and the Heavenly List is higher than Jiang Ning's, Jiang Ning knows that Master Mingxin's strength and background are not as good as his.

Jiangning's rise was too rapid, and it had been quiet for a long time.

No one knows what kind of strength Jiangning possesses now.

As for the records on the Heavenly Ranking, they are usually underestimated rather than overestimated.

A thought flickered in his mind, and he glanced at Jiang Ning again, his eyes flashing.

at this time.

Jiang Ning looked up and casually picked up the wine that Ji Mingyue had just poured for him. His eyes caught Wan Jianyi's slight glance over.

His gaze was like a sword's edge, filled with a sharp and fierce aura.

Wan Jianyi then took his seat, and was seated opposite Jiang Ning.

As for Li Qing and her companions, they were arranged in the second row behind Wan Jianyi.

Compared to the first row, the second row offers a much worse view.

Even through the open railing, there is virtually no sign of the first floor.

As for the seats in the first row, through the circular railing, one can see all the activity on the first floor.

clap clap-

Suddenly, the Third Prince, seated at the head of the table, clapped his hands.

Although the sound was not loud, it was extremely penetrating, instantly silencing the entire first and second floors of Lin Yuan Pavilion.

At this moment, the Third Prince glanced at the two of them, then his gaze swept across the entire room, and he clapped his hands.

"Welcome everyone to today's gathering at Lin Yuan. I'd like to propose a toast to you all!"

As he spoke, he stood up and raised the wine cup in his hand.

at the same time.

The main door on the first floor was slowly closed by the four gatekeepers.

"A toast to His Highness!"

"Your Highness is too kind!"

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Clear voices, both male and female, rang out from both the upper and lower floors.

Seeing this, Jiang Ning also raised his wine cup and gestured towards the Third Prince.

next moment.

He then drank it down in large gulps, emptying the full glass of wine in an instant.

"That feels so good!" Feeling the wine in his stomach being instantly digested and transformed into vital energy that flowed into his body, he felt even more relaxed.

In just a short while, he felt that he had gained no less than a thousand energy points.

No matter how much one ate, a maid would quickly bring a new fruit platter and roasted meat to the table, as well as drinks.

"Your Highness, we would also like to offer you a toast to express our gratitude for the hospitality of all the princes!"

After everyone had finished drinking the toast offered by the Third Prince, someone else stood up to return the toast.

During this break, Jiang Ning drank two more glasses of alcohol.

Seeing that the wine cup in front of Jiang Ning was empty, Ji Mingyue picked up the wine pot again and refilled it for Jiang Ning.

"Brother Jiang Ning, is this wine delicious?" She asked curiously, watching Jiang Ning devour the roasted meat and noticing his Adam's apple bobbing.

"It tastes pretty good!" Jiang Ning nodded.

"Can I give it a try?" Ji Mingyue asked.

“Of course!” Jiang Ning nodded, then looked at her with a puzzled expression: “What’s the point of asking that?”

Upon hearing this, Ji Mingyue stuck out her tongue: "Someone once said that girls shouldn't drink alcohol indiscriminately!"

After saying this, she picked up the wine cup in front of Jiang Ning with both hands and took a sip.

next moment.

A blush rose to her cheeks, and she stuck out her tongue.

"So spicy!!"

"This liquor might be a bit too strong for you!" Jiang Ning smiled.

Then he reached out and took the wine from Ji Mingyue's hand, and swallowed it whole along with the roasted monster meat.

"So comfortable!!" he exclaimed again.

"Look at you eating, it looks so appetizing!" Ji Mingyue said, resting her chin on her hand.

"Drinking wine and eating meat to one's heart's content is one of life's greatest pleasures!" Jiang Ning said with a smile.

Then he drank the wine in the glass completely in two gulps.

Seeing this, Ji Mingyue picked up the wine pot again and filled Jiang Ning's cup.

the other side.

People continued to toast the princes and princesses.

Besides Ji Mingyue, two other princesses also came to this place.

As for the princes, there were six in total.

But in Jiang Ning's view, none of this mattered to him.

He did not want to have too much involvement with the royal family.

I don't want to socialize too much.

He understood very well that only when he had value would others want to know him and befriend him.

For him, it would be better to eat more spiritual fruits and drink more spiritual wine than to waste time on pleasantries.

"Everyone!" The Third Prince clapped his hands again.

The two floors of Lin Yuan Pavilion fell silent once again.

"All of you who have come here today are the young prodigies of our Great Xia, the true elites."

"The purpose of this gathering is to exchange martial arts insights in a friendly manner. I wonder if anyone would like to come up on stage and spar with us, showing off their skills to everyone here."

The words fell.

Suddenly, someone spoke up in the Lin Yuan Pavilion on the first floor.

"Your Highness, this place is cramped. If we go all out, we might destroy Lin Yuan Pavilion."

“This brother is right!” The Third Prince, who was sitting upright, smiled faintly and continued, “Therefore, everyone should just stop here. The main purpose is to exchange ideas, not to really determine who is better!”

"And if we try to determine who is better, it will inevitably hurt our relationship."

"As for dismantling Lin Yuan Pavilion, you don't need to worry too much. Lin Yuan Pavilion has been reinforced by an array. Damaging some tables and chairs is easy. If you want to dismantle Lin Yuan Pavilion, let alone us, even if a Grandmaster takes action, it will be difficult to dismantle Lin Yuan Pavilion in a short time."

As the Third Prince finished speaking.

A sound came from the Lin Yuan Pavilion on the first floor again.

"With the Third Prince's words, I, Shen, am relieved!"

Then, a man jumped and landed on the high platform in the center of the first floor.

"Gentlemen, I am skilled in staff techniques. In my hometown, I am unmatched in the subtlety of staff techniques. It is rare to encounter a battle that allows me to feel that I have improved. Therefore, I would like to take the lead here and invite my peers to test their skills against me."

As the man spoke, he confidently glanced towards the second floor.

He clearly resented being assigned to the first floor of Lin Yuan Pavilion.

at this time.

On the first floor, a man also leaped and landed on the ring.

"Brother Shen, I'd like to experience your staff skills." As he spoke, the man looked intently at the person who had spoken first.

"What kind of weapon is this gentleman skilled in?"

The third prince on the second floor asked.

"A knife!" the man said sparingly. "Thank you both for your kindness!" the Third Prince said with a friendly smile.

As he spoke, he arrived at the fence.

He grabbed a long stick in one hand and a long sword in the other, then swung them down at the two people below.

whoosh-

The sound of something cutting through the air rang out instantly.

The two men raised their hands and grabbed, and the heavy staff and sword landed steadily in their hands.

Huhu——

The man holding the stick casually spun it a couple of times, making a whistling sound.

"What a fine long staff forged from black iron!" he exclaimed in praise.

At the same time, the man holding the sword also drew his long sword.

Clang——

With a clear and melodious sword cry, a long sword gleaming with cold light was revealed before everyone.

"What a fine sword!" As someone skilled with swords, he couldn't help but praise it upon seeing it.

"I will present this sword and this staff to you both!" the Third Prince said, adding, "Since you two have taken the initiative to come up on stage and show your talents, I have another gift for you."

The words fell.

All eyes involuntarily fell on the Third Prince.

next moment.

A golden light flashed in the Third Prince's hand.

Two golden pills, each the size of a pigeon egg, appeared in his hand.

"Dragon Tiger Mighty Pill!" someone exclaimed in surprise.

Jiang Ning also glanced at it, and relevant knowledge immediately came to mind.

The Dragon-Tiger Mighty Pill is a type of elixir refined in Dragon-Tiger Mountain.

Although this pill has a high yield, it is quite famous.

This pill is suitable for martial artists at all stages.

Regardless of their level, martial artists who refine a Dragon-Tiger Pill will feel an improvement in their muscles, bones, blood, and strength.

A single Dragon Tiger Might Pill is also quite valuable.

One of them is worth a hundred taels of gold.

"The Dragon-Tiger Mighty Pill is presented to you both!" The Third Prince's figure landed.

Then, two golden beams burst forth from his hands and shot away through the air.

The two people on the platform below reached out and grabbed the Dragon Tiger Might Pill, which landed steadily in their hands.

"Thank you, Third Prince!" The two looked at the golden Dragon Tiger Might Pill in their hands, their faces lit up with joy, and they bowed to express their gratitude.

A single fruit is worth a hundred gold pieces; even for accomplished individuals like them, it is a rare and valuable acquisition.

Poor in literature and rich in martial arts.

Getting to this point requires spending far too much money.

At this moment, Jiang Ning also slowed down his eating and turned his gaze to the two people on the stage.

He also wanted to see what kind of strength the martial arts students who could reach the martial arts examination level possessed.

next moment.

After the two exchanged polite greetings...

Zheng——

The man with the sword raised his hand and thrust his long sword forward like a venomous snake, piercing the staff and then swerving along its smooth surface.

Seeing that his first strike was ineffective, the man with the sword sheathed it and thrust again.

laugh--

As the air was sliced ​​apart by the longsword, this strike was a fraction faster than the previous one.

clang--

The sound of metal clashing rang out, a spark flashed, but still no effect was achieved.

But then came another sword strike, even faster.

between breaths.

Several swords had already been thrust out.

Strands of air shot out and spread, clearly landing in Jiang Ning's eyes.

Each sword strike is faster and stronger than the last.

But after only a short while, Jiang Ning lost interest.

The gap between them was too vast; it seemed like there was absolutely no gain in the encounter.

And it also prevented him from enjoying delicious food and wine.

Then, he looked away and buried himself in his food.

[Source energy +10]

[Source energy +12]

[Source energy +8]

He silently counted for himself.

Although he knew that such calculations were meaningless and inaccurate.

But this approach can motivate him more.

Noticing Jiang Ning's movements, several pairs of eyes fell on him.

Among them were the gazes of Ji Minghao, Ji Mingyuan, Wan Jianyi, and a princess.

"Little Seventeen, is your sweetheart some kind of reincarnated starving ghost? He hasn't stopped talking since he sat down."

Beside Ji Mingyuan, a woman who looked young glanced in the direction of Jiang Ning and Ji Mingyue and pursed her lips.

"Seventh Sister, if you don't speak, no one will think you're mute!" Ji Mingyue immediately sneered, "Once you open your mouth, everyone will know you're a gossip."

"Little Seventeen certainly has a sharp tongue!" said the Seventh Princess.

"Seventh Sister knows I have a sharp tongue, yet she still tries to provoke my man. Could it be that Seventh Sister has masochistic tendencies?" Ji Mingyue said irritably.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

"The food from Inspector Jiang is really good!" Wan Jianyi, who was sitting opposite him, said.

“Those who practice martial arts naturally have good appetites!” Jiang Ning said calmly.

Then he picked up the wine cup again and drank it all in one gulp.

Wan Jianyi nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the mountain of fruit pits and empty wine jugs in front of Jiang Ning, and said indifferently, "Jiang Ning's appetite is indeed astonishing."

Hearing these meaningless words, Jiang Ning simply ignored him and grabbed a freshly roasted leg in front of him, taking a big bite.

Upon seeing Jiang Ning's expression, a ripple immediately appeared in Wan Jian's eyes.

"Inspector Jiang doesn't think much of the duel between the two gentlemen below. How about we go up on stage and have a friendly spar to liven things up for everyone here, and let the heroes and talents of this place see Inspector Jiang's martial arts skills?"

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuan Pavilion immediately fell silent.

All eyes turned to Jiang Ning and Wan Jianyi.

"Not interested!!"

Jiang Ning casually replied to Wan Jianyi's invitation.

"Junior Sister Li Qing, I told you, this person would definitely be afraid of Senior Brother Wan!!" The Sword Pavilion disciple sitting behind Wan Jianyi spoke loudly at this moment.

"The number one on the Heavenly Ranking truly lives up to his name; Jiang Ning is indeed intimidated!"

"Yes! After all, there are still two places between first and fourth place! Wan Jianyi was able to defeat He Shouchi and directly rank first, which shows how strong he is!"

"Do you think Wan Jianyi could be the first person in the history of the Heavenly Ranking?"

"Even if it's not first place, it's still in the top three of all time! So it's normal that this Inspector Jiang is afraid."

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Discussions echoed across the two floors of Lin Yuan Pavilion.

Their words were all subtly provocative; no one would be unwilling to see the number one and number four on the Heavenly Ranking clash.

At this moment, it was clear that Wan Jianyi had an idea, while Jiang Ning had none.

Hearing the discussions from all sides, Jiang Ning remained completely unmoved.

His goal in coming here today is very clear: to increase the source of energy.

As for sparring, it would only prevent him from gaining as many advantages as possible.

There are few benefits, but it may cause a lot of trouble.

He couldn't be bothered to engage in such a pointless battle.

(End of this chapter)