I have a martial arts panel.

Chapter 60 Farewell

"I was planning to invite your brother-in-law to come along too, but his old back injury has flared up again these past few days, making it difficult for him to move around."

When Tao Yunchuan was mentioned, Xu Lian's tone was somewhat helpless.

"Then you should stay home and take care of your brother-in-law..."

Xu Ning's tone carried a hint of reproach.

Xu Lian explained, "At first, I also planned to stay home to take care of him, but your brother-in-law said that now that the weather is starting to warm up, you didn't take any of your spring and summer clothes with you, so he asked me to bring you some clothes. In addition, he also asked me to bring you some food, saying that you haven't been home for a long time and must be missing these things. The things he asked me to bring you are still at the inn where you are staying."

"Also, Tao Tao has been saying she misses you a lot lately... so your brother-in-law insisted that I come and see you."

Upon hearing this, Xu Ning felt a pang of sadness.

"I wonder if there's any way to treat my brother-in-law's old injury..."

At that moment, this thought popped into Xu Ning's mind.

Years ago, Tao Yunchuan was injured in an accident, which caused problems with his hands and feet, and he also had other hidden injuries in other parts of his body.

Every now and then, Tao Yunchuan's old injuries would recur, causing him to experience physical pain.

Now that Xu Ning has become a captain, he feels that he has gained some connections and resources.

Later, when he had some free time, Xu Ning decided to go to Qu Dayou in person to see if he had any miraculous medicine or pills that could heal his brother-in-law's old injuries.

"Sir, should we arrange accommodation for him?"

Seeing that the atmosphere of the family gathering was a bit oppressive, Feng Sigua quickly spoke up to break the silence.

"No need, you can stay at my place for now. I have spare rooms and spare beds."

After saying that, Xu Ning looked at Guo Ye: "Do you want to come along?"

Guo Ye shook his head: "I have to help my uncle with his work... These next few days, Lian-jie and Tao-zi can stay with you. I'll take them with me when I leave."

"Alright..."

If Tao Yunchuan were to come, Xu Ning would like the three of them to stay here for a while.

But now that Tao Yunchuan is home alone, Xu Ning is starting to worry about him after a while.

"By the way, Guo Ye."

Xu Ning said, "When Uncle Gang invites those shop owners to dinner later, remember to invite me."

Guo Ye's eyes lit up upon hearing this: "Okay!"

Xu Ning is now a captain in the Black Armor Guard. If Tao Yungang can get him into the dinner party, the other business partners will definitely look at Tao Yungang differently.

At that time, it will be much more convenient to conduct business.

Tao Yungang had helped Xu Ning a lot before, and Xu Ning always remembered it.

……

Shortly afterward, it was time to distribute the money.

Xu Ning took Xu Lian and Tao Tao to the market, bought some fresh vegetables, and then returned to Xu Ning's residence.

Although Guo Ye didn't live with them, he did go to dinner with them. Together with Tao Qingping, who also lived there, the family enjoyed a delicious home-cooked meal.

Xu Ning and Tao Qingping hadn't tasted their family's cooking in a long time, and they were very pleased with the meal.

Tao Tao was the only one who wasn't too happy. Before she came, Guo Ye had promised to take her to a fancy restaurant for a big meal.

However, Tao Tao's little mood disappeared the next day. Xu Ning changed his vacation, which was originally meant for visiting relatives, to the next few days and accompanied Xu Lian and Tao Tao to explore Kangyun County.

Xu Ning bought Tao Tao a lot of nice things and also took her to several fancy restaurants.

During this time, Xu Lian kept complaining that Xu Ning was wasting money.

Xu Lian stopped talking after Xu Ning told her about her current treatment.

Several days passed quickly.

Tao Yungang's convoy was about to return home.

Although reluctant, Xu Ning personally saw them off out of the city.

"Sister, take this money."

Xu Ning stuffed a hundred-tael silver note into Xu Lian's hand.

Although I've been a member of the Black Armor Guard for three months now and have earned a considerable amount of silver, I've used it all to buy resources and convert them into energy points in order to advance my martial arts.

The hundred taels of silver he was able to come up with were saved from the money Qu Dayou had given Xu Ning before.

Xu Lian initially wanted to decline, but ultimately accepted it.

"Xu Ning, this is for you."

Guo Ye and Tao Yungang also came over and gave Xu Ning a wooden box.

Xu Ning knew what was inside without even opening it.

It must be a magic potion prepared for myself.

"Uncle Gang, Guo Ye, I have already received too many benefits from you, I really can't accept any more."

Xu Ning refused very firmly.

Now that I receive three Qi Yuan Pills every month, I don't have such an urgent need for general resources anymore.

"Xu Ning, you helped me a lot the other day, so I'll accept this without feeling guilty."

Tao Yungang advised.

Two days ago, when Tao Yungang was having dinner with the shop owners in the county town, Xu Ning was there.

After learning Xu Ning's identity, the shopkeepers' attitudes toward Tao Yungang changed drastically.

Not only did he lose his previous aloofness, but he also became very generous. He was no longer stingy when discussing business, nor did he try to pressure Tao Yungang to buy goods or lower prices. He even introduced Tao Yungang to new channels the very next day.

This was the most enjoyable time Tao Yun had experienced in all the years he had been in the medicinal herb business.

He knew that this was all thanks to Xu Ning's help.

Although he tacitly approved of Guo Ye's help to Xu Ning from the beginning, he never had the intention of waiting for Xu Ning to become successful in the future so that he could repay the favor.

However, though it was an unintentional act, he ultimately benefited from Xu Ning's influence and gained some real advantages.

"Uncle Gang, but I'll feel uneasy if I accept it."

Xu Ning declined.

In the end, the two couldn't persuade Xu Ning otherwise and took the items back.

The donkey cart started moving.

Goodbye, Uncle!

Tao Tao waved vigorously at Xu Ning.

Xu Ning also stood still and waved vigorously to Tao Tao.

Goodbye, Uncle!

Tao Tao kept repeating this sentence.

Even after the donkey cart had gone quite a distance, Xu Ning could still hear Tao Tao's indistinct voice.

The donkey cart is no longer in sight.

Xu Ning remained standing there for a long time before letting out a long sigh and turning to enter the county town.

……

After saying goodbye to her family and friends, Xu Ning felt a little empty inside.

He went straight back to Wei Yi and, in his study, looked through the internal newsletter from the past few days.

In Kangyun County, each garrison post receives a summary of the day's major events every morning, ensuring that every Black Armor Guard is familiar with what is happening in the county.

"Um?"

Just as Xu Ning was flipping through a few internal newsletters, he suddenly saw a headline with the words "Demon Sect" on it.

Because of the previous incident involving the Dayuan Trading Company, Xu Ning also paid close attention to the Demonic Sect.

Xu Ning carefully examined the contents of the news tabloid.

This newsletter was distributed yesterday.

The above describes a murder case committed by a martial artist from the Demonic Sect that occurred in Lushui Lane the day before yesterday.

This martial artist from the Demonic Sect was originally an ordinary shop assistant in the county town.

However, through some unknown means, he learned a demonic martial art.

When the shop assistant first obtained the demonic cultivation technique, he was terrified and dared not practice it.

But one day, the shopkeeper changed and started finding fault with the shop assistant, even beating and humiliating him.

So the shop assistant, harboring resentment, began to secretly practice the demonic martial arts.

In less than six months, the shop assistants' skills reached the Inner Profit Realm.

Finally, three days ago, the shopkeeper punched and kicked him again.

Unable to tolerate it any longer, the shop assistant decided to retaliate.

That night, the shop assistants sneaked into the shop owner's house, intending to beat him up.

However, when he actually made his move, because he was practicing demonic arts, the murderous intent in his heart was completely aroused, and his mental state was greatly affected.

He originally only wanted to teach the shop owner a lesson, but he ended up losing control and killing several members of the shop owner's family.

Finally, while trying to escape, he was discovered and captured by the Black Armor Guards.

However, during the final interrogation, the shop assistant suddenly died, and not much useful information was obtained from the interrogation.

The case of the Demonic Sect was thus hastily concluded.

(End of this chapter)