In the courtyard.
While inspecting his body internally.
Looking at the four drops of pale golden liquid, each the size of a grain of rice, in his abdomen, Jiang Ning was filled with astonishment.
These four drops of golden liquid had appeared right next to the Leopard Fetus Transformation Pill in his body.
With just a glance at the Leopard Fetus Transformation Pill, which was wrapped in multiple layers of medicinal coating, Jiang Ning noticed that four of those layers had been dissolved.
This meant that during his use of the Furnace Alchemy Technique, he had also refined four layers of the Leopard Fetus Transformation Pill.
Normally, it would take about five days to a week for the human body to digest one layer of the Leopard Fetus Transformation Pill.
Since this pill was meant to enhance one's innate bone structure and martial talent, it required a significant amount of time to gradually alter the body's natural constitution, strengthening the foundation and potential for martial arts.
Looking at the four drops of pale golden liquid in his abdomen.
"I wonder if this will have any negative effects?" Jiang Ning thought to himself.
In the next moment.
With a thought, he began to absorb the other two drops of liquid, which were the refined essence of the Strength-Boosting Pills.
Instantly.
The medicinal liquid dissolved, merging into his body.
Jiang Ning immediately felt a surge of extremely pure medicinal energy, like a clear spring seeping into him.
He quickly circulated his strength, directing his blood and qi to channel this pure medicinal energy to the muscle groups in his arms.
After a short while.
Jiang Ning opened his eyes, clenched his fist, and felt the surging power within his body.
"Not bad! An increase of over ten pounds of strength!" He nodded in satisfaction.
An increase of over ten pounds might not seem like much compared to his current strength of over two thousand pounds.
But every drop fills the ocean. His two thousand pounds of strength had been accumulated bit by bit.
An increase of over ten pounds each time meant that ten such increases would add up to over a hundred pounds.
After a quick mental calculation, Jiang Ning felt a surge of joy.
Because he still had plenty of Strength-Boosting Pills.
With the effects of the Furnace Alchemy Technique, these pills could be quickly absorbed, transforming into his strength.
Then, Jiang Ning closed his eyes again.
While inspecting his body internally, he once again saw the four drops of pale golden liquid, each the size of a grain of rice, in his abdomen.
"The medicinal liquid refined from four layers of the Leopard Fetus Transformation Pill let's see how effective it is," Jiang Ning thought to himself.
With a thought, he began to circulate his blood and qi, dissolving the four drops of liquid.
Instantly.
As the liquid dissolved, it felt like a thousand strands of spring rain seeping into his limbs and bones, nourishing them silently.
He felt his body responding with joy.
"So refreshing!!"
Feeling the feedback from his body, Jiang Ning marveled inwardly.
Then.
Without any conscious effort on his part, Jiang Ning felt his body undergoing subtle changes.
These changes were invisible but could be felt by him.
Time passed quietly.
In the blink of an eye.
Half an hour had passed.
Jiang Ning opened his eyes.
Crackle
As he stood up, his body emitted a series of popping sounds.
Clenching his fist again, a look of joy appeared on Jiang Ning's face.
Having digested the medicinal power of the Leopard Fetus Transformation Pill in such a short time, he could feel some significant changes in his body.
To put it into words, he felt that his strength was being exerted more smoothly, indicating that the tendons in his body had been strengthened.
His bones had also become harder, and his blood and qi had become more vigorous.
Even the functions of his internal organs had improved.
Those with exceptional innate bone structure would progress faster in skin training, strength training, and subsequent body tempering compared to those with average talent.
Their bodies would also absorb medicinal power more efficiently.
This was the manifestation of having an outstanding bone structure and exceptional talent.
At the same time, he could also feel that his strength had increased by nearly a hundred pounds compared to before.
"Is this the effect of the Leopard Fetus Transformation Pill?" Jiang Ning's expression showed a hint of joy.
Having consumed the medicinal power of four layers of the Leopard Fetus Transformation Pill in such a short time, he had personally experienced the powerful effects of this pill.
[Source Energy]: 26.7
He glanced at the source energy points on his status panel.
[Skill]: Water Affinity (Third Breakthrough 4000/4000) (Traits: Underwater Breathing, Water Manipulation, Water Spirit Affinity)
Then he looked at the Water Affinity section.
"By tomorrow morning, if all goes well, my source energy points should reach or be close to a hundred."
"If my source energy points reach a hundred, I'll have Water Affinity complete its fourth breakthrough!"
Jiang Ning thought to himself.
Today's battle with Liu Qingsong truly made him feel the changes brought by the breakthroughs in the Water Affinity skill.
Water Manipulation divine ability.
It was a powerful and mysterious force.
Without mastering this ability, even if he gave it his all, he would be no match for a seasoned seventh-grade expert like Liu Qingsong.
But with the Water Manipulation ability, being in the water, killing a powerhouse like Liu Qingsong was effortless.
Surging Waves Martial Arts School.
Knock, knock, knock
Jiang Ning knocked on the school's gate.
"Who is it?"
From behind the gate, a low voice came from the front courtyard.
"It's me!" Jiang Ning said.
"It's A-Ning!" Liu Wanwan's voice came from behind the gate.
In the next moment.
Creak
The gate shook slightly and slowly opened.
"Uncle!!" As the gate opened, Little Doubao saw Jiang Ning and ran over cheerfully.
Jiang Ning bent down, picked up Little Doubao, and placed her on his shoulders.
"Little brother, are you okay?" Jiang Li asked.
Jiang Ning smiled. "I'm fine. Everything's safe now!"
As he spoke, Jiang Ning's gaze swept over the group and landed on Wang Jin, who was standing at the back.
"Master!" Jiang Ning clasped his hands in salute.
Wang Jin nodded slightly. "I heard you ran into some trouble. Is it resolved?"
"It's resolved!" Jiang Ning nodded.
"That's good!" Wang Jin said. "Since you're here, why not stay for dinner?"
"Thank you, Master!" Jiang Ning clasped his hands.
Then he untied the rope around his waist and held up the over two pounds of White Dragon Fish meat that was hanging from it.
"Master, this is White Dragon Fish meat. It would be great to enjoy it with you."
"Oh?" Wang Jin looked at the fish meat in Jiang Ning's hand, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "White Dragon Fish? That's a rare delicacy! How did you manage to get your hands on this?"
Jiang Ning said, "I got lucky today and caught one in the Luoshui River."
"Great!" Wang Jin nodded slightly. "With such a treasure, let's have some drinks later!"
"With pleasure!" Jiang Ning smiled.
Then he walked toward Wang Jin.
When Jiang Ning was less than ten feet away from Wang Jin, Wang Jin's eyes showed a hint of surprise.
Because now, he could sense a solid aura emanating from Jiang Ning.
"This kid has made significant progress recently!!" Wang Jin thought to himself, amazed.
Although he couldn't tell exactly how strong Jiang Ning was now.
From the feeling alone, he knew Jiang Ning's strength had greatly improved.
Because powerful individuals exuded an intangible pressure.
It was an instinctive feeling.
Just like how ordinary people would feel an overwhelming pressure when facing a king of beasts or a tiger in the wild.
Although the pressure Jiang Ning gave off wasn't as intense, compared to the past when he felt nothing, there was now a noticeable change.
"Kid, you've made significant progress recently, haven't you?" Wang Jin asked.
Jiang Ning nodded. "A slight improvement."
"Do you have enough confidence for the assessment meeting of the Inspection Bureau in three days?" Wang Jin asked.
"Only three days left?" Jiang Ning said.
"Yes, only three days!" Wang Jin nodded. "I've received accurate information."
"Alright!" Jiang Ning nodded. "In three days, Master will see! I won't let you down!!"
Wang Jin chuckled. "You're being mysterious now! Fine, we'll see what you're made of in three days."
At the dining table.
The two pounds of White Dragon Fish had been sliced into thin pieces and arranged on a plate.
The meat of the White Dragon Fish required no processing. Once sliced, it was exceptionally delicious.
Moreover, this method preserved the essence of the spirit fish, which was highly beneficial to the human body.
The meat of this spirit fish was mild, so even ordinary people could absorb its essence.
For ordinary people, it could improve their physique and strengthen their bodies.
This was why the White Dragon Fish was called a spirit fish priceless and hard to come by.
Jiang Ning first picked up a slice of White Dragon Fish and placed it in Wang Jin's bowl.
"Master, you first!"
"You're quite thoughtful!" Wang Jin chuckled.
"Uncle, Little Doubao wants some too!" Jiang Yuanyuan, sitting next to Jiang Ning, tugged at his sleeve and whispered.
Hearing this, Jiang Ning smiled and rubbed her head.
"Wait a moment!"
Then he turned to Jiang Li and Liu Wanwan. "Big brother, sister-in-law, let me try the White Dragon Fish first to see if it's suitable for ordinary people."
"You're being too cautious, kid!" Wang Jin laughed.
Then he picked up the slice of White Dragon Fish from his bowl and popped it into his mouth.
After chewing it a couple of times, he swallowed it.
Closing his eyes, he swayed his head and said, "Fresh, tender, smooth truly a top-tier delicacy!!!"
In the next moment, his expression changed slightly, and he looked at the White Dragon Fish meat on the plate in surprise.
At the same time, Jiang Ning also picked up a slice of fish meat and put it in his mouth.
As soon as it entered his mouth, he felt it was incredibly fresh and smooth, like jelly.
With a gentle bite, the meat was extremely tender.
"It is delicious, no wonder Master reacted like that!!" Jiang Ning marveled inwardly.
As the fish meat entered his stomach, he immediately felt it dissolve like snow falling into a volcano.
Then, as the fish meat dissolved, it released streams of warmth.
He closed his eyes and felt for a moment before opening them again.
"Big brother, sister-in-law, you can eat it normally, but be mindful of the portion."
Wang Jin, hearing Jiang Ning's words, nodded in agreement.
"You're right. It's important to control the intake."
Then he looked at Jiang Ning. "Kid, where did you catch this White Dragon Fish? I've had White Dragon Fish meat before, back in the prefectural city of Dongling at the Riverside Pavilion."
"But the one you have is different. The essence in this fish is far richer than the one I had before."
Jiang Ning said, "I caught it in the waters near my home. It was just luck."
As he spoke, Jiang Ning also thought to himself.
It was luck!
If I had been a day late, this White Dragon Fish would have ended up in Shi Xiaoyuan's hands.
Along with that warehouse full of iron ore and that pool of heavenly treasure, the water within the water.
As his thoughts flowed.
Jiang Ning also picked up a slice of fish meat and placed it in Little Doubao's bowl.
"Little Doubao, eat slowly!"
"Mm-hmm!!" Jiang Yuanyuan nodded like a little chick pecking at rice.
Her short legs, dangling from the chair, swung happily.
The jelly-like fish meat was irresistibly attractive to someone her age.
In the next moment.
She picked up the fish meat from her bowl with both hands and took a careful bite.
After a few breaths.
She swayed and murmured, "Really... delicious!!"
Now, Little Doubao looked like she was drunk, her face flushed and her eyes dazed.
Seeing this.
Jiang Ning quickly put down the wine cup he had just picked up.
Then he reached out and placed the index and middle fingers of his right hand on Little Doubao's neck.
After checking, he let out a sigh of relief.
"A-Ning, is Little Doubao... okay?" Liu Wanwan looked at Jiang Ning nervously.
Jiang Ning smiled. "She's fine! It's just that the fish meat is too nourishing, so she's like this. At her age, she shouldn't eat too much."
With that, Jiang Ning picked up the slice of fish meat from Little Doubao's bowl and popped it into his mouth.
"Uncle, can I keep eating?" Jiang Yiming asked Jiang Ning.
Jiang Ning said, "When your body starts to feel like Little Doubao's, you should stop eating."
"Understood!" Jiang Yiming nodded repeatedly, then added, "Thank you, Uncle!"
Now, he also knew that this fish meat was an extremely rare treasure.
It would be a huge help to his future martial arts training.
So he cherished this opportunity greatly, taking small bites of the fish meat and swallowing it.
On the other side.
Jiang Li, Jiang Ning, and Wang Jin clinked their cups, drinking the fine wine from Wang Jin's collection.
They also heartily enjoyed the sumptuous dinner.
Especially the White Dragon Fish meat. Jiang Li had only heard that this fish was a spirit fish priceless and hard to come by.
For ordinary people, consuming it could prolong life, strengthen the body, and cure illnesses.
For martial artists, it could enhance blood, muscles, bones, and tendons, providing immense help on the martial path.
Jiang Li swallowed a slice of fish meat and felt the feedback from his body, filled with emotion.
This meal left everyone satisfied.
After Jiang Ning and the others left.
Wang Jin quickly headed to his courtyard. He could feel that his strength, which had been stagnant at the peak of the seventh grade for years, was now showing subtle changes.
It seemed to be a change in his bone structure, as well as an increase in his body's potential.
Those with exceptional bone structure had higher potential.
At the same level, they would possess greater strength, agility, and faster reflexes.
So-called natural prodigies, in a sense, were born with such talent.
Now, feeling the changes in his body, Wang Jin was filled with excitement.
This White Dragon Fish is truly different from the one I had before!!
Wang Jin now understood that the changes in his body were undoubtedly due to the White Dragon Fish meat he had just consumed.
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