[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint":3,"chapter-grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1443":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},251519,523,"Chapter 1443 - 264: Return to Dongling, Ambushed!","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1443",1443,"\u003Cp>It was after noon that day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Snow continued to fall gently and steadily, without pause.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning heard the sound of footsteps pressing on the snow again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon after, Qinghe, dressed in a green fur cloak, once more appeared before him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She approached Jiang Ning, lifted the hat from her head, revealing a smooth forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marquis, someone is visiting!\" Qinghe said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Who is it?\" Jiang Ning asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s Wan Jianyi, the Martial Examination’s second-place winner, and he’s brought several disciples from the Sword Pavilion! Would you like to see them, Marquis?\" Qinghe asked again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The image of a proud and unyielding man from the Martial Examination appeared in Jiang Ning’s mind at once.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let him in!\" he said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he hadn’t gone outside these days, people came to visit him daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And these visitors were not ones he could easily refuse.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Like Martial King Xiang Yuan, like the various princes and princesses, like important figures from the Inspection Office.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He now is not only the newly crowned Martial Champion, but also the recently bestowed Dongling Marquis, and one of the Nine States Patrol Envoys as the Zeshan State Patrol Envoy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Had Qinghe not helped turn away many visitors on her own, he would have even less peace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The main hall of the front courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning arrived at the entrance to the hall, immediately seeing Wan Jianyi and a man and woman accompanying him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He was very familiar with the woman—it was Li Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She was his guide back at Canglang Martial Arts Hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Later, she traveled far away, entered Bashu County, and joined the Sword Pavilion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In Jiang Ning’s view, it must be said that this was a wise choice.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Luoshui County is merely a regular county in Dongling County, and Canglang Martial Arts Hall is just ordinary.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whereas the Sword Pavilion in Bashu County is not only unique in status within Bashu County, but also a leading force worldwide.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greetings, Marquis!\" Upon seeing Jiang Ning’s appearance, Wan Jianyi stepped forward quickly, cupped his hands, and offered his respects.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The arrogance once showed on his face was gone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The repeated thrashings from earlier days had revealed the truth to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Although he was first on the Heavenly List, that was only on the surface.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In true strength, he was not yet comparable to Mingxin of Vajra Temple, let alone Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The first person since the stabilization of the realm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even famously called a destined genius, upon seeing Jiang Ning at this moment, he felt like an ephemeral creature facing the vast sky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This trip to the Royal Capital made him truly understand that there are always greater people beyond oneself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sit!\" Jiang Ning said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thank you for your kindness, Marquis! But there’s no need to sit!\" Wan Jianyi spoke, continuing, \"I came today to bid farewell to the Marquis!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Farewell? Are you going back to Bashu Sword Pavilion?\" Jiang Ning asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’ll return first, to handle some matters, escort fellow disciples back to the sect, then come to fulfill my duties again.\" Wan Jianyi said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Come back to the Royal Capital after the New Year?\" Jiang Ning said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Yes, Marquis!\" Wan Jianyi responded, continuing, \"Now there are just over twenty days until the New Year, it should be about the time once I return to Bashu County! After the New Year, I will come again to fulfill my duties.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning nodded and glanced at Li Qing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, Li Qing’s eyes avoided his.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If that is the case, then it may not be convenient to keep you!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marquis, then... farewell!\" Wan Jianyi heard Jiang Ning’s meaning and immediately cupped his hands to bid farewell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning nodded, watching Wan Jianyi leave.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Li Qing passed by Jiang Ning, her steps suddenly paused, and she quietly whispered, \"After my three years of training, I will return to Luoshui County!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Leaving these words, she quickened her pace and followed after.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the silhouettes of the three disappear, he shook his head and also left the front hall.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>To him now, nothing is more important than the practice of martial skills and cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The situation is dire, fraught with crisis.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Mengyun’s visit in the morning also revealed more things to him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Perhaps it won’t be long before Emperor Ning, who has been in power for eighty-three years, will pass away from the throne.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that time, the princes will engage in rivalries, the struggle for succession becoming the internal disaster.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The uprising of the Yellow Heaven Sect already covers three prefectures and one county, under the leadership of the Yellow Heaven Taoist, showing a tendency to sweep across the Thirty-Six Prefectures of the Nine States, this as the external threat.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the face of internal disaster and external threat, the situation deteriorates, proving even more disadvantageous for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afternoon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Qinghe appeared before him once more.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Marquis, this time it is the Eighth Prince visiting.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s him, then let’s meet!\" Jiang Ning nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later, after about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, he returned to his courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for Ji Minghao, he was escorted out.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I must return to Dongling before anything else, there are too many visitors here! And according to the previous agreement with Lv Yi and Zhong Ling, I also need to return for a visit!\" A thought flashed through his mind, and he made the decision.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Determined to set out the next morning, returning to Dongling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even here at the State Preceptor Mansion, he found that visitors continue to arrive daily.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Such complicated trivial matters greatly disrupt his martial practice and cultivation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>And in Dongling City, at his home, only Lv Yi and Zhong Ling remain looking after that home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"It’s time to go back!\" His thoughts became even firmer.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he continued his cultivation practice state.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The next day.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>a.m. to 9 a.m.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the entrance of the State Preceptor Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Eat well, I’ll return to the Royal Capital after the New Year!\" Jiang Ning patted Little Dumpling’s head, saying.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, pinky swear!\" Little Dumpling extended her small finger to Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning chuckled softly, ruffling her hair, spreading it softly, then extended his little finger to pinky swear with her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, does waiting for the New Year mean we won’t see you for a month?\" Little Dumpling looked up at Jiang Ning, her expression a bit sorrowful.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Of course not!\" Jiang Ning said, \"It’s only about twenty days, and if I have time in between, I’ll come to see Little Dumpling!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1088,"2026-05-29T16:07:52.281Z","2026-06-01T04:29:42.045Z",1,"novelbin.me","892fc45b4491f2c9607b58d97f6ba937eb6466f71cb32536d7c013043994a458","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1444","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-1442",1570,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-cover.jpg"]