Chapter 13: Return to Dongling City
The gate of the Liuu family.
Liuu Shansheng looked at Liuu Wanwan.
"Sister, didn't Commander Jiang come?"
"He did, but then he went back to Luoshui County!"
"Good that he went back!" Liuu Shansheng muttered to himself, letting out a sigh of relief.
He couldn't imagine, if Jiang Ning were here, knowing him well.
If Jiang Ning saw Jiang Li being humiliated, the Liuu family would be trembling.
In those months working in Luoshui County, he learned a lot about Jiang Li's ways.
Knowing Jiang Ning appears amicable on the surface, but he is not easy to deal with those who offend him.
Then he felt a touch of gratitude in his heart.
Grateful that because Luoshui County was peaceful recently, he took a short leave to visit home.
Otherwise, he truly didn't dare to imagine how the earlier scene would have escalated by the old housekeeper's father and son.
Then.
"Sister, brother-in-law, please come in with me!" Liuu Shansheng invited.
"Alright!" Jiang Li nodded.
...
In Dongling City.
Jiang Ning saw the majestic city from afar again, the sun had already shifted from overhead to the west.
Moments later.
As he stepped into the city gate.
Straight away a man dressed in black attired approached Jiang Ning.
"Mr. Jiang!" the man saluted with a bow: "Master Bai sent me."
Upon hearing, Jiang Ning nodded slightly.
The man in black said: "Yu Manyun entered the city this morning, her journey-worn appearance evident of a long travel, now she is at the Water Moon Sword Palace station in the city."
Upon hearing these words, Jiang Ning immediately understood.
As a top force in Dongling County, Water Moon Sword Palace naturally had its station in Dongling City.
This is also a chosen place for recruiting disciples.
For the continuation of a sect, discovering disciples with talent is a long-term path.
The rise of a Martial Arts Strongman with heavenly talent can lead a sect, a family to greater heights.
"Thank you for informing!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands in thanks.
"You're welcome, Mr. Jiang, I am just following orders!" The typically stern-faced man showed a slight smile.
...
Walking on the main road.
Jiang Ning fell into contemplation.
Now knowing Yu Manyun's movements, he wasn't very anxious.
From the man's behavior earlier, it seemed Bai Luoyu took his commission seriously.
And now that he had returned to Dongling City, he wasn't too worried about the safety of his elder brother and sister-in-law's family.
He was now pondering, pondering how to deal with Yu Manyun.
Yu Manyun is now in Dongling City.
If he wants to kill, he can do so anytime.
But whether he can bear the consequences of killing Yu Manyun is what he is pondering now.
Nobody is a fool.
No matter how silently he deals with Yu Manyun, it will inevitably attract the Water Moon Sword Palace, and there is half a chance it would draw Xiao Qiushui, the woman reputed as the strongest below a Grandmaster in Dongling City.
Because of Yu Manyun's high status in Water Moon Sword Palace, she is a strong contender for the next Palace Master.
Her identity represents the face of Water Moon Sword Palace.
If Yu Manyun dies, as the overlord of Dongling County, Water Moon Sword Palace cannot remain silent.
If the heir to the Palace Master was killed and Xiao Qiushui did not respond, Water Moon Sword Palace in Dongling County would be completely discredited.
For a sect, face and reputation are often more important than personal life and death.
If Xiao Qiushui makes a move, he currently has no confidence in dealing with this woman.
Especially when his Inner Breath has not yet transformed and many means cannot be used in public view.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help looking toward the direction of the Water Moon Sword Palace station in Dongling City.
"Xiao Emei should have arrived too, go find her to understand the situation!"
...
Under the East District's city wall.
Below is the surging Nu River, and in the distance is a vast and undulating view.
The gale blowing from the mountains and fields made Jiang Ning's robe flutter loudly, and the strands of hair on his forehead appeared slightly disordered by the wind.
"Commander Jiang!" a voice from behind came with a hint of enchantment.
Xiao Emei stood behind Jiang Ning, staring at Jiang Ning's back in a trance, suddenly realizing she had less hatred towards him.
But what she didn't know was that this was the Divine Descendant Mark in effect, subtly affecting her perception of Jiang Ning.
"Miss Xiao, it's been a while!" Jiang Ning turned around and said.
"Commander Jiang, my junior sister Yu Manyun is now in the city." Xiao Emei spoke.
"I know!" Jiang Ning nodded.
Know?
Xiao Emei looked at Jiang Ning with disbelief, remembering Bai Luoyu's attitude during their visit to Luoshui County, she suddenly understood.
"Commander Jiang, how do you plan to deal with my junior sister?"
Jiang Ning had already thought of an answer in his mind, and he wasn't prepared to tell Xiao Emei about Wang Jin's injury.
After all, Xiao Emei was only under his control, not wholeheartedly committed, and not worth trusting.
"How I treat her depends on her choice!"
Jiang Ning's voice was calm, but for Xiao Emei, it inexplicably carried a chill.
"Understood!" Xiao Emei immediately nodded in response.
"If there's any news, remember to pass it on to me promptly!"
"Yes!" Xiao Emei responded, then asked, "How should I find you?"
"Send a message via carrier pigeon!" After speaking, Jiang Ning tore a strip from his garment and handed it to Xiao Emei: "I'll be in Dongling City these days."
"Understood!" Xiao Emei nodded.
...
On the other side.
A young girl in a pink dress was burning paper money on the city wall.
"Miss, someone who doesn't even cherish their own life is not worth your effort."
"I just feel sorry for him! With such a beautiful youth, yet he couldn't think it through and committed suicide by throwing himself into the river!" the girl sighed gently.