As Jiang Ning absorbed the solar essence, a figure stood atop a distant high-rise building.
This man was none other than Shen Congyun, who had intervened to help Jiang Ning the day before.
From his vantage point, Shen Congyun quietly observed the direction of Canglang Martial Hall.
Watching the solar essence descend into the courtyard where Jiang Ning was, Shen Congyun nodded in satisfaction.
"This kid has indeed started absorbing solar essence. With the guiding method and the Organ Protection Pills I gave him, I wonder if he can make some progress in the Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique within six months and reach the next level," Shen Congyun murmured to himself.
Then, he couldn't help but chuckle.
"I'm overthinking it. To reach the next level in the Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique, one must refine their internal organs to a level of perfect control!"
"Only then can one control the functions of their organs and actively unleash the body's hidden potential. It's not something that can be achieved so easily."
"It took me three and a half years to reach that level."
"Even if this kid has more talent and greater spiritual wisdom than I do, and even with my help, it would still take him at least a year."
Meanwhile, Jiang Ning felt a cooling sensation spread through his internal organs as the solar essence entered his body.
Wrapped in this soothing energy, the burning sensation he had previously felt in his organs was completely gone.
With the help of the guiding method, the once violent energy became much more docile.
A moment later.
[Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique Experience +1]
Seeing this notification, Jiang Ning felt a surge of joy.
"With the guiding method and the Organ Protection Pills, the efficiency has indeed improved significantly."
"It's about three times faster than before!!"
Seizing the opportunity while the sun was still rising, Jiang Ning continued to circulate the absorption technique, steadily grinding experience for the Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique.
[Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique Experience +1]
[Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique Experience +1]
[Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique Experience +1]
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By the time the sun had fully risen, Jiang Ning glanced at the sundial in the courtyard. It was almost Chenshi (7-9 AM), so he stopped absorbing the solar essence.
[This training session increased Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique experience by 39 points.]
After Chenshi, the sun's energy would become even more intense. At his current level of progress, Jiang Ning's organs weren't strong enough to withstand the solar essence during and after Chenshi.
Unless he made further progress and advanced the Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique to the proficient level, he wouldn't be able to handle it.
Then, Jiang Ning opened his status panel to take a look.
[Skill]: Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique (Initial Stage 97/1000)
Seeing the change in experience points, Jiang Ning felt even more delighted.
"The efficiency has indeed increased by about three times."
"At this rate, as long as the weather remains clear and the sun rises every day, I should be able to break through to the next level in about a month."
This thought filled Jiang Ning with excitement.
Reaching the initial stage of the Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique had given him exceptional stamina.
Once he reached the proficient level, as long as he could sense his mental energy, he would be able to control his organs and temporarily unleash his body's hidden potential.
The body's potential was an incredibly mysterious force.
It was like the final burst of energy before death, or the extraordinary feats people could perform in life-or-death situations, breaking through all normal limits.
These were all manifestations of the body's hidden potential.
In Jiang Ning's view, what was referred to as adrenaline in his previous life was a form of this potential.
If he could break through in the Internal Elixir Nourishment Technique, he would be able to freely control the release of this potential.
This would undoubtedly greatly enhance his strength and give him a powerful tool in combat.
He was filled with anticipation for such a powerful effect.
"Master!"
In the backyard of the martial hall, Jiang Ning respectfully bowed to Wang Jin.
"Hu"
Wang Jin seated cross-legged on a cushion, exhaled a breath of turbid air, and slowly opened his eyes.
When he saw Jiang Ning, a smile appeared on his face.
"Did you absorb solar essence just now?"
"Yes," Jiang Ning nodded.
"How did it feel?" Wang Jin asked.
Jiang Ning replied, "Last night, I went to Wanhua Tower. With the Organ Protection Pills, Deputy Tower Master Shen gave me, the efficiency today was very high. I could feel that the functions of my internal organs have improved!"
"Good!" Wang Jin smiled, then a hint of envy flashed in his eyes. "You're quite lucky, kid. You've just started martial training and already met a benefactor like Deputy Tower Master Shen."
"Now that you're cultivating both internal and external techniques so early, your physical potential will far surpass that of ordinary people. Your future achievements will undoubtedly surpass mine."
Jiang Ning said, "Since I've inherited Master's teachings, I must strive to surpass you! Otherwise, I'd be letting you down and giving others a reason to say you're not a good teacher."
Hearing this, Wang Jin couldn't help but laugh. "You little rascal! You sure know how to talk! But I like that surpassing the master!"
"You're right. As a teacher, I hope to see the day when my disciple surpasses me."
Then, Wang Jin stood up from the cushion.
"Follow me. I know why you came to see me so early."
Hearing this, Jiang Ning quickly followed, his heart filled with anticipation.
After all, Wang Jin had said yesterday that he would prepare something and asked Jiang Ning to come see him today.
He was going to help Jiang Ning.
Before this, Wang Jin had also made a promise to Jiang Ning.
He had promised that if Jiang Ning mastered the force technique, he would help him seize the opportunity to join the Inspection Bureau.
After yesterday's events, Jiang Ning was even more determined to join the Inspection Bureau.
If he could join the Inspection Bureau and have such a powerful organization as his backing, an incident like yesterday's would never happen again.
In Jiang Ning's view, without power, influence, or strength that others dared not provoke, one could not control their destiny.
Now that he was still weak, he needed to rely on a powerful organization to shelter him from the storm.
This would give him enough time to grow.
With enough time and the help of his panel, Jiang Ning was confident that he could become as invincible as the legendary Martial Sage.
By then, no one would be able to threaten him.
Entering Wang Jin's room, the two arrived at a wooden table.
"Open it and take a look," Wang Jin said, pointing to two boxes on the table.
"Master, what's inside?" Jiang Ning asked though he had some guesses.
Wang Jin said, "Open it and see for yourself."
Hearing this, Jiang Ning no longer hesitated and opened the first box.
His eyes immediately lit up.
Inside the box were piles of wild ginseng.
Wang Jin explained, "This is ten-year-old wild ginseng I bought from Zhou's Herbal Shop yesterday. Zhou's Herbal Shop is owned by your senior brother Zhou Xing's family. For someone at your current level, ten-year-old wild ginseng is perfect!"
"Thank you, Master!" Jiang Ning bowed.
Wang Jin smiled and continued, "There's also the other box."
Hearing this, Jiang Ning's expectations grew even higher.
One box was filled with wild ginseng that Wang Jin had prepared for him as supplements.
With Wang Jin's support, Jiang Ning wouldn't have to worry about supplements for a long time.
This would allow him to improve his strength as quickly as possible and gain the ability to protect himself sooner.
Then, when Jiang Ning opened the second box.
"This is..." Looking at the bottles and jars inside the box, Jiang Ning was puzzled.
Wang Jin explained, "These are Qi and Blood Pills. Take one in the morning and one at night, then practice your fist techniques to absorb the medicinal effects. This will strengthen your qi and blood."
"Two Qi and Blood Pills can provide different amounts of qi and blood depending on one's bone structure and absorption efficiency."
"For you, one pill should provide about five strands of qi and blood, so two pills should give you around ten strands per day."
"This isn't a lot, but it's not insignificant either."
"At this rate, in about a month, the qi and blood provided by the pills will allow you to fully open one additional arm's meridians."
Hearing this, Jiang Ning's eyes lit up.
In about a month, the additional qi and blood would allow him to fully open one arm's meridians.
This meant that if a wealthy disciple could afford to take Qi and Blood Pills every day to refine their qi and blood and strengthen their body, they could achieve minor mastery of qi and blood in a month.
In four months, they could achieve major mastery.
In a year, they would undoubtedly achieve perfection, fully opening all their meridians.
However, Jiang Ning shook his head inwardly.
Such consumption was beyond the means of ordinary wealthy families. From what he knew, a single Qi and Blood Pill cost about five taels of silver.
Taking two pills a day meant spending ten taels of silver daily, three hundred taels a month, and three thousand six hundred taels a year.
Thinking of this, Jiang Ning was astounded.
The cost was truly staggering. In a year, it could nearly bankrupt Senior Brother Cheng Ran's family.
And this was just for achieving perfection in qi and blood, without even entering the ranks of martial arts.
What about after that?
Truly, the rich practice martial arts, while the poor study literature!
He sighed inwardly.
Then, Jiang Ning spoke.
"Master, from what I know, a single Qi and Blood Pill isn't cheap, is it?"
Wang Jin said, "Don't worry about that. Over the years, I've had no children and have saved up quite a bit. This level of expenditure is nothing."
Hearing this, Jiang Ning was deeply moved. Then, with a serious expression, he said, "Since Master has no children, in the future, I will take care of you in your old age. I will not let you down!"
"Good!" Wang Jin looked at Jiang Ning with satisfaction. "You have a good heart!"
After leaving the backyard of the martial hall and returning to his residence, Jiang Ning eagerly took out a Qi and Blood Pill the size of a pigeon egg.
"A single one of these is worth several taels of silver! Practicing martial arts is like burning money."
After this lament, he placed the Qi and Blood Pill in his mouth.
With a slight movement of his throat, the round pill slid down into his stomach.
A moment later, Jiang Ning felt his qi and blood begin to boil, and his body temperature gradually rose.
"Time to grind!"
In high spirits, he began practicing his fist techniques to increase his qi and blood.
After all, physical strength was the foundation of one's power.
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