[{"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-986":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},251042,523,"Chapter 986 - 42: The Effects of the Blood Within","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-986",986,"\u003Cp>In front of the Governor Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The eldest miss is back!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The eldest miss is back!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The guard at the door, upon seeing Wang Qintan’s appearance, immediately ran inside, shouting aloud.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qintan showed a faint smile at this moment.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Clearly, after returning home, she was in a good mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A moment later.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the living room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis!!\" Wang Qinghan, who was half a head shorter, saw her sister’s figure and her eyes lit up, bouncing over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she bumped straight into Wang Qintan’s embrace.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You’ve grown so big and yet you’re still so reckless!!\" Wang Qintan casually flicked her sister’s forehead lightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis, that hurts!!\" Wang Qinghan held her head with a pitiful look.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching the two of them playfully bickering, Jiang Ning couldn’t help but smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother Jiang Ning!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Call him brother-in-law!!\" Wang Qintan flicked her sister’s forehead again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sis.... brother-in-law??!!\" Wang Qinghan stared wide-eyed at her sister and then looked at Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning smiled helplessly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At that moment, he stood up.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Because Wang Shouyi’s figure appeared at the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He took a few steps forward, cupped his hands, and said, \"Greetings, Prefectural Governor!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Jiang, there’s no need for such formality!\" Wang Shouyi looked at Jiang Ning and smiled cheerfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing that his daughter and Jiang Ning had returned together, and with the previous letter Wang Qintan sent, he knew that troublesome matter had been resolved.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lord Jiang, have you had breakfast?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Not yet!\" Jiang Ning shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then stay and have breakfast with us!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Alright!\" Jiang Ning nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wang Shouyi instructed the butler following behind him to prepare a couple more dishes for breakfast in the kitchen.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he looked at his daughter: \"Was your journey smooth, Tan’er?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"With Lord Jiang’s protection, the journey was safe and sound!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s good!\" Wang Shouyi nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the family banquet.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning noticed that Wang Shouyi seemed to be trying to matchmake him and Wang Qintan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, he secretly shook his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Wang Shouyi really knew about his relationship with his daughter, his face might darken immediately.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, as he looked up, he caught Wang Qintan’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Her eyebrows curved, resembling a crescent moon, her eyes filled with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she quickly restrained it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before departure.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Uncle, I’ve heard you love wine. I brought some Jadescent Nectar from Guangning City for you to try?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>During the family banquet just now, Jiang Ning went along with Wang Shouyi’s suggestion, addressing him as Uncle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Besides, he had already been intimate with Wang Qintan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Wang Qintan’s father, Wang Shouyi didn’t yet know, but it was necessary to appease the old man.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After they finished breakfast, Wang Shouyi asked his daughter to see Jiang Ning out of the residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qinghan also accompanied her sister to send him off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Brother-in-law!!\" Reaching the courtyard, Wang Qinghan immediately jumped to Jiang Ning’s side, looking at him with an exaggerated expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning smiled, pressing his hand on her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Calling me that would ruin your sister’s reputation!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"True, sis!\" Wang Qinghan looked at her sister, understanding the strict rules of Great Xia.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As an unmarried daughter, and the daughter of the Governor, such a title could easily attract gossip.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Wang Qintan paused.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She glanced at her sister, then back at the buildings behind her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She then slightly nodded.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Little sister, just be mindful in front of others, and keep it from father.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, Wang Qintan looked at Jiang Ning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning saw her gaze, understanding the meaning behind Wang Qintan’s words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was because he had said before that he needed a few years to focus on martial arts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At this moment, he couldn’t help but feel a bit touched.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Understood, sis!!\" Wang Qinghan playfully grinned at the side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then she suddenly jumped beside Jiang Ning: \"Brother-in-law, when did you and my sister get so close?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"And, did you really scare that young prince away?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, Wang Qinghan clung to Jiang Ning’s arm, shaking it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Stop, stop!!\" Jiang Ning extended his arm, mindful of the situation.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qinghan wasn’t young, and he needed to maintain the boundaries between genders.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If he didn’t withdraw his arm, he’d touch something inappropriate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then he spread his fingers on Wang Qinghan’s forehead, gently pushing her away.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Grown-ups’ matters, children shouldn’t inquire!!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How am I still a child??!!\" Wang Qinghan widened her eyes, looking dissatisfied.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking, she puffed her chest slightly, revealing an arc.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But when she glanced at her sister, she immediately deflated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afterwards.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning and Wang Qintan crossed the courtyard, walking towards the gates of the Governor Mansion.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Wang Qinghan followed behind them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Watching their backs, her eyes lost the earlier excitement and turned somewhat lonely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I was the one who knew him first...\" she whispered, her lips moving silently.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Outside the residence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With Wang Qintan seeing him off, Jiang Ning boarded the carriage, heading back home.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>East District.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The carriage stopped at the gate.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning and Lv Yi stepped out from the carriage.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Looking at the tightly closed door ahead, he couldn’t help but show a relieved smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Back home!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Indeed, sir! Finally home!!\" Lv Yi’s eyes also sparkled with light.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Ning smiled, striding forward.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In his right hand, there was a flash of gold, and he held a bundle of pastries.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was a treat he specifically asked Lv Yi to buy before leaving Guangning City.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Also, it was to fulfill the promise made to Little Dumpling earlier.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He knew that for children, promises made by adults are particularly memorable.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For the duration he was away from home, Little Dumpling had likely awaited his return.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Those who’ve experienced it know the feeling when anticipation turns into disappointment.\u003C\u002Fp>",954,"2026-05-29T16:07:36.113Z","2026-06-01T04:29:42.045Z",1,"novelbin.me","34443e31ff8ddd16e6a000fdbee993a57c0a05494818eef7620b3fce48f96498","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-987","grinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-chapter-985",1570,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fgrinding-cultivation-toward-martial-saint-cover.jpg"]