Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 174 - 79: A Visit to Medicine King Valley_2

Jiang Li spoke, "The man claimed to be an elder from the Medicine King Valley, Liu Qingsong."

It was him!

Jiang Ning's eyes immediately narrowed.

Had Liu Qingsong actually come to his doorstep?

Could it be that he had discovered Tian Buyi was killed by him?

That he knew the Leopard Embryo Shaping Body Pill, originally a tribute to Prince Huaian from Medicine King Valley, was with him?

Thinking this, Jiang Ning silently shook his head.

It shouldn't be possible!

If that were true, it wouldn't be a simple visit.

It would definitely mean a direct and aggressive demand for the tribute pill.

Jiang Ning was very clear in his mind.

If it were proven that Prince Huaian's tribute was in his possession,

Even Wang Jin couldn't help him.

"Don't scare yourself!" Jiang Ning muttered to himself, then steadied his spirit.

Jiang Ning then said, "Big Brother, put these things away, I'll go meet them!"

The next moment,

Jiang Li had just taken the long saber from Jiang Ning, who had not yet let go, when his expression suddenly changed.

"This..."

Jiang Ning smiled, "I forgot, this saber is a bit too heavy."

Jiang Li took the cloth bag from Jiang Ning, glanced at its contents, and looked at Jiang Ning with a shocked expression on his face.

"Little brother, this is..."

Jiang Ning slightly shook his head, "I'll explain to Big Brother later."

Upon hearing this, Jiang Li shelved his questions.

With Jiang Li taking over some of the burden, Jiang Ning felt much more relaxed carrying the two sabers and the two sections of the White Dragon Fish.

The reason for the ease wasn't that he couldn't carry it, but that he was running out of hands.

Two sabers, two sections of fish, plus a cloth bag full of silver taels and silver notes.

His hands were somewhat overextended, but now, he felt much more relaxed.

A short while later,

Jiang Ning put the items away.

"Big Brother, you don't have to come; I'll go alone. First, take sister-in-law, Yiming, and Little Dumpling away."

"Little brother, what are you?" Jiang Li suddenly looked at Jiang Ning, his eyes widening.

Jiang Ning just smiled, "Big Brother, don't worry, it's just a precaution."

"Alright!" Jiang Li nodded seriously, and warned before leaving, "Be careful little brother, and if anything feels wrong, run away immediately."

"Don't worry!" Jiang Ning smiled.

Then, holding his spiritual weapon, he walked toward the hall alone.

The sudden arrival of Liu Qingsong caught him off guard.

And he was unclear about the man's intentions, although he felt that it was improbable for his secret killing of Tian Buyi to be discovered.

But he wasn't certain that there were no special methods in this world to detect the perpetrator.

After all, it was a world where the extraordinary was possible, and anything could happen.

Hence, he was prepared for a fight.

If Liu Qingsong had discovered something, then he would have no choice but to act.

With all his techniques at the ready, he was not necessarily incapable of holding Liu Qingsong back.

After all, his strength was far beyond that of Tian Buyi.

And since Tian Buyi managed to evade Liu Qingsong for so long, it implied that the Seventh Grade Martial Arts of Liu Qingshan wasn't insurmountable.

...

In the front hall.

"He's here, Elder!" Wang Jiu spoke up.

At this time, Jiang Ning, dressed in black, carrying a black long saber, crossed the threshold.

Watching Jiang Ning, whose eyes withheld a sharp gleam, Liu Qingsong couldn't help but nod slightly, muttering to himself,

"This young man truly is a rarity, it's a pity he didn't join our Medicine King Valley!"

"Greetings, Senior Liu!" Jiang Ning said, bowing his hand.

"Young friend, no need for such formality!" Liu Qingsong smiled and nodded in return.

The next moment, Liu Qingsong sniffed lightly, and the corner of his eye twitched.

Jiang Ning noticed this and his gaze involuntarily sharpened.

Then he sat down on a chair in front of Liu Qingsong.

The two companions by Liu Qingsong's side saw this and their expressions subtly changed.

Jiang Ning's act, without any kind of greeting, clearly disregarded them as if they were nothing, belittling them in his eyes.

This disregard caused a hidden anger to rise within them.

Wang Jiu wanted to react, but upon glancing at Liu Qingsong, he suppressed his fury.

Simultaneously,

Jiang Ning took his seat and began, "May I inquire why Senior Liu has paid me a visit today?"

Liu Qingsong responded with a smile, "Can't I visit without a reason?"

Jiang Ning said, "As far as I'm aware, Senior Liu is always preoccupied with important matters."

"Indeed," Liu Qingsong nodded slightly.

Jiang Ning continued, "If Senior Liu has important matters to attend to, how could it be possible for you to visit me without reason? We do not share such a close friendship."

Liu Qingsong laughed heartily, "We didn't before, but who's to say we won't in the future?"

Then, he swiftly changed the subject, "However, you're right. I am indeed here today for a specific reason."

"Please speak, Senior," said Jiang Ning.

Liu Qingsong then pulled out a map from his person.

The map unfolded to reveal the area surrounding Luoshui County.

Liu Qingsong pointed at an island not far off the shore and asked, "Did you visit this deserted island a few days ago?"

Upon hearing this, a shock ran through Jiang Ning's heart.

Because according to the map's scale, that was precisely the place where he had been practicing his saber skills, and it was also where Tian Buyi had met his demise.

How formidable the Medicine King Valley is!

They've even managed to track me down!

Although he was surprised, he still nodded subtly, without betraying any emotion.

"I have been there."

Liu Qingsong did not seem surprised by the answer.

For they had found traces left by Jiang Ning on the deserted island.

In order to acquire this lead, they had even returned to their Sect in the past few days, bringing with them a special kind of insect.

It was with the guidance of this particular insect that they had managed to find him.

"May I ask what purpose took you to that deserted island?"

"Practicing my cultivation," Jiang Ning replied.

"What Cultivation Technique were you practicing?" another voice from behind Liu Qingsong inquired.

"Do I need to tell you even what Cultivation Technique I was practicing?" Jiang Ning raised an eyebrow, casting a glance at the person who had spoken behind Liu Qingsong.

"You ..." Wang Jiu had yet to finish his sentence when Liu Qingsong cut him off harshly, "Wang Jiu, do not be rude!"

Silenced by the remark, Wang Jiu immediately held his tongue.

Liu Qingsong then turned to Jiang Ning with an apologetic smile, "My apologies, young friend! It's a failure of my discipline."

Jiang Ning merely smiled without saying a word.

Liu Qingsong spoke again, "I have heard that the Canglang Martial Arts Hall is named after the Canglang Blade Skill, so the saber skill you practiced on the deserted island must have been this Canglang Blade Skill, right?"

Jiang Ning gave a slight nod, "Senior's knowledge is indeed vast; it was indeed the Canglang Blade Skill that I practiced that day!"

Liu Qingsong chuckled, "Then I am not mistaken!"

He then swiftly changed the topic again, "Do you happen to have encountered a bearded strongman on the deserted island?"

"Are you referring to Tian Buyi, Senior?" asked Jiang Ning.

"Exactly!" Liu Qingsong nodded.

Jiang Ning shook his head slightly, "I have never seen him."

"You really never saw him?" Liu Qingsong's eyes suddenly opened wide in a fierce glare.

His voice boomed like thunder, striking terror in the heart.

But Jiang Ning's expression remained unchanged, calmly shaking his head, "I haven't."

Liu Qingsong then looked at Jiang Ning with a serious face.

After a few moments,

he slowly broke into a smile, "Sorry, young friend!"

"I have been pursuing Tian Buyi for many days without success, and a few days ago, I found out he had died on the deserted island, hence my loss of composure."

Jiang Ning shook his head, not expressing any stance on the matter.

Then he said, "Senior, if you have no further questions, please leave. It's getting late, and I won't keep you for dinner."

Liu Qingsong stood up.

Jiang Ning also got to his feet.

The group of four quickly exited the front hall and arrived in the courtyard.

Liu Qingsong glanced around briefly.

"Young friend, where's your older brother? I don't see him."

Jiang Ning replied, "He is likely in the kitchen preparing dinner."

"I see," Liu Qingsong nodded, "It is indeed the time for dinner."

The group of four then made their way through the courtyard.

The October evening was darker earlier than usual.

As the sun had completely set, shadows began to envelop the world.

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The bright moon had not yet risen, and only the faint glimmer in the sky provided a touch of luminance.

"Senior, I shall see you out this far," Jiang Ning paused at the entrance of the courtyard.

"My apologies for the disturbance today, farewell!" Liu Qingsong spoke, and then led the other two away.

As Jiang Ning watched Liu Qingsong's figure disappear into the distance, he pondered for a moment and then silently drew his saber and stealthily followed.