Beginning with the Five Animals Fist to Become a Saint

In the VIP room.

Jiang Ning had just drunk half a cup of tea.

The manager just pushed open the door to the VIP room and walked in.

Behind him followed two strikingly beautiful maids, each carrying a tray.

"My lord!" The steward bowed to Jiang Ning.

"Greetings, Lord Marquis!" The two maids behind him also bowed to Jiang Ning in unison.

"Is everything ready?" Jiang Ning put down his tea and immediately stood up.

Upon seeing this, the steward instantly understood Jiang Ning's meaning.

Knowing that Jiang Ning did not want to spend any more time here.

He nodded immediately: "I brought them all."

Then, he waved his hand, and the two maids behind him understood and placed the trays they were carrying on the table in front of Jiang Ning.

"Please take a look, Your Excellency!" the steward said.

Then, he lifted the red cloth covering the tray, revealing nine small white porcelain bottles on the two trays.

Its appearance was almost identical to what Ji Minghao had given him.

"My lord, please examine it!" Steward Liu said.

Jiang Ning picked up a small white porcelain bottle and opened the cap.

Immediately, one could see clouds and mist swirling inside the bottle, with dragon-shaped smoke billowing within. As the bottle cap was opened, a clear dragon's roar was emitted.

“That’s right!” Jiang Ning nodded and resealed the bottle cap.

He then swept the Dragon's Nest Elixir off the tray in an instant.

"My lord, let me see you off!" Seeing Jiang Ning head straight outside, the steward quickly followed behind.

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Imperial Prefecture.

"Your Highness! I'll go knock on the door!" said the black-clad guard with a sword beside Ji Minghao.

Ji Minghao nodded.

Upon seeing this, the black-clad guards wielding swords immediately stepped forward.

Just as his fingertip was about to land on the vermilion gate, his gesture suddenly stopped.

“Eighth Prince!” Jiang Ning’s clear voice rang out behind the two of them.

Ji Minghao was startled and immediately turned around, only to see Jiang Ning dressed in a python robe.

"Marquis of Dongling!" he greeted with a smile.

"Is Your Highness here to see me?" Jiang Ning asked, puzzled.

"I'm here to see Marquis Dongling!" Ji Minghao said directly.

"Just as I expected!" Jiang Ning was not surprised at all upon hearing Ji Minghao's words.

He didn't think that anyone in the Imperial Preceptor's Mansion deserved a personal visit from the Eighth Prince, Ji Minghao, before his arrival.

As for the Imperial Advisor Su Qingying, she was not qualified because of the Eighth Prince Ji Minghao's status and position.

The more likely reason is his arrival.

"It seems that Ji Minghao's men are among the soldiers guarding the city!" Jiang Ning thought to himself, the thought flashing through his mind.

The image of the city's adjutant he had just met flashed through his mind.

"I wonder what brings the Eighth Prince here to see me?" Jiang Ning asked.

Ji Minghao said, "I've come to deliver some gifts to Marquis Dongling!"

"A gift?" Jiang Ning looked slightly puzzled.

Ji Minghao nodded, then tossed the ring he was wearing toward Jiang Ning.

"Lord Dongling, these things are for you."

Jiang Ning reached out and caught it, then glanced at it and his eyes narrowed slightly.

He recognized the ring in his hand as a spatial artifact.

This kind of thing might be extremely precious to ordinary people.

But for a member of the royal family like Ji Minghao, it was an ordinary thing.

But he knew that since Ji Minghao had made a special trip to visit him, the gift he gave him was not just a simple spatial ring.

He immediately separated a wisp of divine thought and channeled it into the ring in his hand.

In the blink of an eye, the ring on his hand came into his own.

He then saw what was inside the ring.

The space, about one meter square, was filled with many things.

There were brocade boxes, ice jade boxes, bottles and jars of pills, some gold, and gold notes.

Looking at the space, which was only a meter square, he secretly gasped.

Although the brocade box, the ice jade box, and those pills were not opened.

Even a cursory glance was enough to tell that these things were incredibly valuable, certainly exceeding the resources Ji Minghao had given him last time.

With just one glance, he saw the neatly arranged, totaling thirty-six bottles of Dragon's Nest Elixir.

According to his understanding from his recent trip to Wanhua Tower, the value of Dragon's Nest Elixir alone was as high as 36,000 taels of gold.

He once again felt the profound heritage of the royal family.

It should be noted that Ji Minghao was only the eighth son of the royal family, and also the eighth prince with the weakest backing and the least favored.

Among the many princes, Ji Minghao was not the last, but he was still among the worst.

However, this situation alone allows Ji Minghao to spare so many resources to win over people's hearts.

"Is this the legacy of the royal family that has lasted for over eight hundred years?" he wondered to himself.

He then asked, "What is the Eighth Prince's intention?"

Ji Minghao said, "It's very simple. Marquis Dongling is already a second-grade Grandmaster, but it's not easy for him to step into the first grade. Especially given the current situation, Marquis Dongling should also know that time waits for no one!"

"I know how Xiao Shiqi feels about you, so I don't want Xiao Shiqi to suffer in the future."

"Only by reaching the first-grade realm before the situation collapses will you have a glimmer of hope."

"At the same time." Ji Minghao paused again at this point.

He seemed to be hesitating, as if he was considering something.

He looked at Jiang Ning several times before speaking: "I also want the Marquis of Dongling to owe me a favor! That he may lend a helping hand someday in the future, and if circumstances permit, give me a helping hand."

"This is also my personal reason."

"As a prince, in the current situation, I cannot retreat, I can only advance! If I don't advance, I will die; if I fail, I will also die."

"But only by seeking life amidst death can there be a glimmer of hope."

"I also want to fight back; I don't want to submit to this damn fate."

Standing in front of the Imperial Preceptor's residence, and before Jiang Ning, Ji Minghao poured out all his words in one breath.

Then, he seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, revealing a look of relief.

Upon hearing Ji Minghao's long and sincere speech, Jiang Ning nodded immediately.

"I accept Your Highness's favor!"

"Great!!" Ji Minghao immediately broke into a hearty smile.

Although he hadn't heard any specific promises from Jiang Ning, he seemed quite satisfied.

"In that case, I shall take my leave!" Ji Minghao said, bowing to Jiang Ning.

Then turned and left.

Watching Ji Minghao gradually walk away and board the waiting carriage, leaving behind fading wheel tracks, Jiang Ning finally looked away.

He thought a lot about it, and he understood that Ji Minghao's sincerity was also a kind of imperial strategy.

Even knowing this, he couldn't help but feel a little moved.

I owe Ji Minghao a favor.

Because Ji Minghao's help to him was indeed very, very significant.

The resources delivered to him today are like a timely help in his time of need.

The thirty-six bottles of Dragon's Nest Elixir that Ji Minghao sent were enough to save him a lot of time in his cultivation.

In the current situation, time is life.

Since Ji Minghao had sent these things, how could he refuse to accept them?

He silently withdrew his gaze, feeling a sense of relief.

With Ji Minghao's help, his progress in strength will undoubtedly be faster.

The assistance of cultivation resources can further enhance the efficiency of his progress in cultivation techniques and skills.

The faster and stronger one's abilities improve, the greater one's sense of security becomes.

Subsequently.

He personally stepped forward and knocked on the door of the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

After a brief silence.

The sound of snow being crushed came from behind the door.

The next moment, with the clanging sound of the door knocker falling, the heavy, vermilion-lacquered door slowly opened.

Through the slowly opening crack in the door, he saw a pretty little face.

The moment she saw Jiang Ning, her eyes on her pretty face lit up.

"My Lord!!" Qinghe pushed open the heavy vermilion gate of the Imperial Preceptor's residence, her voice light and cheerful.

"Surprised, aren't you?" Jiang Ning said with a smile.

“It was a complete surprise!” Qinghe nodded heavily. “The Marquis said he would go back for a while and would not return until the end of the year. I never expected to see the Marquis at this time.”

Qinghe immediately started chattering away.

Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Some things have happened, so I came here to take refuge."

“I understand. I heard about it from the Imperial Advisor a couple of days ago,” Qinghe said.

Jiang Ning nodded and stepped through the gate of the Imperial Preceptor's residence.

Qinghe closed the gate behind her and bolted it.

"My lord, I'll go and inform the Imperial Advisor right away! He'll be very happy to know you've returned at this time!"

“No need!” Jiang Ning shook his head: “She already knows me.”

As his words fell.

A gust of wind blew past.

Then Su Qingying, still dressed in summer clothes, appeared in front of Jiang Ning.

Looking at Su Qingying, Jiang Ning smiled and said, "You don't mind if I take refuge here for a while, do you?"

He spoke directly.

Su Qingying nodded immediately: "My lord, please stay in my residence. With me here, there are not many people in this world who can harm you in my residence!"

She also changed her way of addressing Jiang Ning, following the trend.

At the same time, her words were filled with a strong sense of confidence.

"Then thank you very much!" Jiang Ning said.

Su Qingying shook her head: "My lord, there's no need to be so polite. Please stay at my residence. Hongmian has been cleaning that courtyard every day these days, so you can move in directly."

"Okay!" Jiang Ning nodded.

Hongmian was the second maid in the Imperial Preceptor's household.

Over the years, the vast Imperial Preceptor's mansion has only had two maids, Qinghe and Hongmian.

"In that case, Your Excellency, please go and see your brother and sister-in-law first. I won't disturb you any longer!" Su Qingying said.

As soon as Su Qingying finished speaking, she disappeared from Jiang Ning's sight.

"My lord, let me go and clean the house for you again!" Qinghe said.

Then, watching Qinghe's retreating figure stepping through the snow, Jiang Ning walked towards the courtyard where Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan lived.

"uncle!!"

In the snow, Jiang Yuanyuan was building a snowman when she heard the sound of snow being crushed behind her. She turned around and her eyes immediately brightened.

Its round eyes were like flawless black crystals, clear and bright.

"Uncle!" Jiang Yiming, who was watching Xiaodoubao from the side, immediately greeted Jiang Ning upon seeing him.

Watching the little bean bun running happily through the snow.

Jiang Ning's face immediately broke into a relaxed smile.

He squatted down and then picked up the little dumpling.

After a while.

Little Bean's giggles carried far across the snow.

"Ah Ning!!" Hearing the commotion, Liu Wanwan also came out from the kitchen and immediately saw Jiang Ning in the yard.

Jiang Li then appeared.

Both of them were surprised to see Jiang Ning.

afternoon.

The sporadic snowfall also completely stopped.

Jiang Ning stood in the snow.

A flash of light appeared in his hand, and a bottle of Dragon's Nest Elixir appeared in his hand.

"With the help of these resources, my practice of the Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method will be much more efficient!"

He looked at the Dragon's Nest Elixir in his hand and muttered to himself.

Then, with a thought, a virtual panel appeared before him.

[Skill]: Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method (Great Completion 5733/10000)

Compared to the previous two days, the progress of the Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method has made significant strides, and it is one step closer to perfection.

next moment.

He closed the panel and lifted the cap off the bottle of Dragon's Nest Elixir.

In an instant.

A deep dragon's roar resounded from the porcelain bottle.

Through the bottle opening, he saw a dragon-shaped creature coalescing amidst the swirling clouds.

"With the help of this, efficiency should be much higher from now on."

Looking at the Dragon's Nest Elixir in the bottle, a thought flashed through Jiang Ning's mind.

Then, he inhaled into the bottle, and the mist transformed into a dragon-shaped creature that soared into the air and flowed directly into his nasal cavity.

He immediately closed his eyes and focused his mind on his spiritual realm.

Within the spiritual realm, a great star hangs high, with endless flames burning on its surface, radiating light like the sun.

Then the celestial bodies burned up completely, and everything returned to nothingness.

Immediately, the world was created, the pure air rose, and the turbid air sank.

Flowers bloom in the void, trees grow, and all things begin to compete.

Spring, summer, autumn, and winter cycle, day and night alternate.

Everything is in a constant cycle of destruction and decay, and all things return to nothingness.

And in this world, there has always been a figure.

No matter how the outside world changes, this figure remains unchanged.

Amidst the constant disillusionment, he sensed the true spirit imprint within his soul radiating a dazzling light, with specks of spiritual light scattering and merging with his soul.

At the same time, prompts would occasionally appear in front of you.
[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +31]

[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +32]

[Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Dharma Experience Points +30]

【.】

Compared to before, the experience points gained from each hint suddenly skyrocketed, and progress was incredibly rapid.

Despite seeing these prompts, he remained unmoved and continued to cultivate the Lingtai Cave Illumination True Self Method.

That night.

The clear moon hangs high in the sky.

The bright moonlight swept across the snow, making the courtyard as bright as day.

suddenly.

Jiang Ning opened his eyes.

His eyes were bright, as if they held starlight.

His gaze swept across the panel.

[Skill]: Lingtai Cave Illumination of True Self Method (Great Completion 6417/10000)

"The progress is completely different now!" He closed the panel, his heart filled with emotion.

Whether or not rare and precious materials are used to aid cultivation makes a world of difference in efficiency.

Even so, the aid of cultivation objects was still fully demonstrated in his case.

Efficiency increased by more than three times.

Half a day's work is almost equivalent to two days' work.

Today, he only consumed two bottles of Dragon's Nest Elixir.

With this kind of efficiency, he did a simple calculation and knew that consuming the more than fifty bottles of Dragon's Nest Spirit Liquid on his body was enough for him to accumulate nearly 20,000 experience points.

Not to mention, after resting each day and adjusting his state, he can also accelerate his cultivation of the Lingtai Cave True Self Method by relying on the wonders of the inner landscape.

"Now, the efficiency is more than double what it was before!"

"The path to becoming a first-class official is right before our eyes!"

The thought flashed through his mind, and he was immediately filled with excitement and motivation.

Then, he looked up at the bright moon overhead, taking advantage of the early hour.

He absorbed another stream of Dragon's Nest Spirit Liquid into his body and then continued his cultivation. (End of Chapter)