Chapter 54: On Par with Immortals - Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint

Chapter 54: Chapter 54: On Par with Immortals

Martial Arts Hall’s front courtyard.

Shen Congyun regarded Jiang Ning with an outward semblance of calm, yet his heart was anything but at peace.

Two months ago, he had handed over the introduction to the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill to Wang Jin, and yet now he sensed the aura of Sun Essence in a third person, aside from Wang Jin.

The remnants of information from breathing in and absorbing Sun Essence were a distinctive trait of practicing the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill.

Thus, he naturally understood that the young man had also practiced the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill and achieved considerable success.

Just like Wang Jin, who had successfully cultivated the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill to the introductory level.

Realizing this, Shen Congyun’s heart kicked up a storm.

The turmoil wasn’t due to Wang Jin spreading the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill.

But because the prerequisites of cultivating the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill were far from simple—only those with Innate Spiritual Wisdom, in conjunction with his secret medicine, could sense the Sun Essence emitted during the sunrise.

Only by sensing this energy could one breathe in and refine Sun Essence, thus enabling the cultivation of this superior martial arts skill.

He was well aware that the amount of secret medicine he had provided Wang Jin had not been plentiful, and based on Wang Jin’s cultivation progress, it wouldn’t suffice for two people to reach the introductory level of the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill.

That left only one possibility.

That the young man before him did not need the secret medicine he supplied to sense the Sun Essence during the sunrise.

Such an overwhelmingly exceptional talent was what truly shocked him.

Only those with top-tier Innate Spiritual Wisdom could possibly do this.

If this kind of talent were in the Ancient Era, in his view, there was hope of becoming an existence on par with Immortals.

Once again, Shen Congyun’s gaze stealthily fell upon Jiang Ning as he silently mused to himself.

“There are no such coincidences in the world; this kid either stole Wang Jin’s Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill or received a private transmission from him.”

“No matter what the reason, it is not important now.”

“I have only given the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill to Wang Jin for two months, yet this kid has managed to cultivate it to the introductory level without the aid of the secret medicine.”

“This is sufficient proof of his extremely high aptitude for understanding and his status as a top-tier individual with Innate Spiritual Wisdom!”

“With the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill, he will inevitably cultivate it to the Great Success Realm and achieve the state of ‘Five Internal Organs Thunder Sound, Inner Breath Like Gang.’”

“He is also still young, and with his talent coupled with my assistance, this kid is bound to enter into the Fifth Grade ranks, and the potential to achieve the Fourth Grade is not low! His chance of holding a position among Grandmasters is higher than mine, higher than Wang Jin’s!”

“Such a person with Innate Spiritual Wisdom, who is more suitable for the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill than Wang Jin, I cannot miss out!”

“However, it’s a pity! This child is a top-tier individual with Innate Spiritual Wisdom, and his natural gift in the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill is incredibly high, but this exceptional skill is precisely lacking the Perfect Method!”

“This is truly a pity!!”

“If we had the Perfect Method, even if I couldn’t cultivate it to Perfection, based on this kid’s current performance.”

“Being able to sense Sun Essence without secret medicine, cultivating the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill to the introductory level, and at most only taking two months.”

“In the future, it’s not impossible for him to cultivate the Inner Elixir Cultivation Skill’s Perfect Method and achieve the recorded state ‘body like a furnace, condensing a Golden Core.’”

Shen Congyun inwardly sighed, having already made a decision.

He would invest his quota in Jiang Ning.

He believed that Jiang Ning’s performance in the future could bring him sufficient returns, enough benefits.

However, before that, he still had to go back and thoroughly investigate—just how long had Jiang Ning been practicing martial arts?

“What exactly is his Martial Arts talent?”

Only then could he decide on how big a stake to place on Jiang Ning!

Afterward, Shen Congyun, harboring a hope for even more discoveries, scrutinized the entire scene earnestly.

A short time later.

When Wang Jin saw Shen Congyun retract his gaze, he spoke up.

“Mr. Shen, what do you think of these disciples of mine?”

Shen Congyun nodded slightly, “Not bad at all!!”

Seeing Shen Congyun’s indifferent expression, Wang Jin’s heart suddenly filled with disappointment.

How could he not understand that Shen Congyun’s “not bad” also meant he did not regard the person as a talent worth noticing?

“Well, then!” Wang Jin sighed inwardly, “I’ve tried my best to seize the opportunity. Success or failure is up to fate! The prodigies favored by Wanhua Building aren’t so easy to find.”

…

Elsewhere.

Moon Pavilion.

Inside a third-floor private room.

Xu Yunfeng stood before a middle-aged man with a square face, bushy eyebrows, and an imposing demeanor.

He bowed slightly, hanging his head low, showing submission to the middle-aged man who was over thirty.

Thump—

The square-faced middle-aged man gently tapped the square table with his index finger, producing a heart-stirring sound in the quiet room.

Feeling the oppressive atmosphere, Xu Yunfeng bent even lower, his expression filled with tension.

“Still no progress?” the square-faced middle-aged man asked in a deep voice.

“Mr. Cao, not yet!” Xu Yunfeng replied with his head bowed.

Mr. Cao, the one Xu Yunfeng addressed, now picked up the teacup in front of him; the lid grazed the rim, making a faint scraping sound, and some of the brimming hot tea spilled over.

He softly blew on the steaming tea, dispersing the two floating tea leaves and revealing the clear water beneath.

At this moment, the entire private room was eerily quiet, with only the middle-aged man’s blowing audible.

Xu Yunfeng grew even tenser.

“Give me an explanation!” Mr. Cao broke the silence of the room, then he gently sipped the scalding tea.

Xu Yunfeng immediately began, “Mr. Cao, Jiang Li’s biggest vulnerability is his younger brother, Jiang Ning. I originally planned to target Jiang Ning, cut off his fingers, and force Jiang Li to submit. But since that day, he has sent Jiang Ning to train at the Canglang Martial Arts Hall!”

“Canglang Martial Arts Hall?” Mr. Cao set down the teacup he was holding.

Clang—

The teacup collided with the square table, ringing out crisply.

“Is it Wang Jin’s Canglang Martial Arts Hall?” Mr. Cao asked again.

“Yes!” Xu Yunfeng lowered his head further, “It’s indeed Wang Jin’s Canglang Martial Arts Hall! Since Jiang Ning started training under Wang Jin, he went home only once. Since that day, he has not stepped out of the Martial Arts Hall at all! He must have gained permission from Wang Jin to reside there long-term.”

“Wang Jin!!” Cao Bin tapped the square table lightly with his finger.

Thump—

…

A series of tapping resonated off the surface of the square table.

The entire private room went silent once again.

After a moment,

Cao Bin spoke, “Wang Jin should not be provoked head-on.”

“Should we then abandon moving against Jiang Li’s children, or only for the time being?” Xu Yunfeng asked cautiously?

Cao Bin shook his head slightly, “Can’t give up. My older brother wants to force the County Lord to take a stand, or to come forward himself. Jiang Li is a good target, and since my brother entrusted this matter to me, I must see it through!”

“So, what should your subordinate do?” Xu Yunfeng asked for instructions.

Thump thump thump—

Cao Bin’s middle finger tapped the table surface lightly, as if deep in thought.