"And if Brother Jiang finds her too young, wouldn't it be fine to raise her for a year or two?"
Jiang Ning shook his head slightly, "No."
"Alas!" Ye Qiu sighed, "Brother Jiang, your stubborn temper won't serve you well in the future! Offending Master Hong will inevitably lead to him making things difficult for you."
Jiang Ning shook his head slightly again, then said, "Let's stop here, Brother Ye! I still need to gather some subordinates! We can't delay tonight's matter!"
"Alright!" Ye Qiu nodded and added a word of caution, "Be careful in everything! If the Evil God Sect really has a stronghold within the Cao family, you must prioritize safety!"
"Thank you for your concern, Brother Ye!" Jiang Ning bowed and then turned to leave.
Walking on the road, Jiang Ning couldn't help but reflect on what Ye Qiu had just said.
After pondering for a few moments, he smiled faintly and shook his head.
He was naturally more receptive to a gentle approach than a forceful one.
If Hong Minghu had taken a softer approach, he might have seriously considered the proposition.
But since he had been forceful, Jiang Ning had completely discarded the idea.
Now, as a Martial Arts Seventh Grade, possessing dozens of strands of Inner Breath, and with the Water Control Divine Ability and the skill to create Cloud Formation and Rainfall,
And with such a miraculous panel.
What made Hong Minghu think he would yield?
Given some time, what would Hong Minghu even count for?
Ye Qiu had just returned.
"How did it go?" Hong Minghu spoke up.
Ye Qiu shook his head slightly, "Commander Jiang is somewhat obstinate and unwilling to bend."
"Well then!" Hong Minghu shook his head and continued, "My daughter is a beauty beyond compare, extremely endearing. I don't believe she won't be able to marry someone on par with Jiang Ning, a martial prodigy!"
Upon hearing these words from Hong Minghu, Ye Qiu smiled faintly but didn't respond.
Then, Ye Qiu said, "Commander Jiang, as a prodigy and so young yet so strong and accomplished, it's normal for him to have some pride!"
"If Master really values him as a worthy son-in-law, why not try a softer approach?"
At these words, Hong Minghu fell silent for a moment.
"Hmph!" Hong Minghu let out a heavy snort, "Why should my residence have to bow to him?"
Outside Luoshui County,
"Master Wang!" Jiang Ning greeted the burly figure with a general's belly in front of him.
"I know you, Jiang Ning!" Master Wang showed a smile to Jiang Ning, then continued, "Wang Jin has praised you a lot to me."
Jiang Ning returned the smile, "That's just Master being generous with his praise!"
Master Wang shook his head, "It's not just praise. Of all the prodigies I've seen in my life, you could be ranked within the top three."
Jiang Ning smiled and didn't deny this point.
Master Wang asked, "Jiang Ning, what brings you to my military camp today?"
At that, Jiang Ning immediately revealed the Token given to him by Hong Minghu and explained the mission he was tasked with truthfully.
The two finished discussing.
Master Wang nodded, "No problem with this matter!"
He then called out from inside the tent,
"Present!" The tent curtains were quickly drawn, and a similarly brawny man appeared.
"Deputy Tong, accompany Commander Jiang to the City Guard Army, and have the City Guard Army fully cooperate with Commander Jiang's actions!"
"Yes, sir!" The man named Deputy Tong bowed in response.
After the instructions were given,
Master Wang looked seriously at Jiang Ning.
"If you are to handle this issue, you must be cautious of Cao Rong in the future!"
"Cao Rong with a bow poses a threat not inferior to a Sixth Rank powerhouse!"
"Moreover, no matter what crime the Inspection Office charges him with, it's useless!"
"Because the military does not currently accept the jurisdiction of the Inspection Office! They can't convict Cao Rong!"
Hearing this, Jiang Ning respectfully bowed.
"Thank you, Master Wang, for informing me of this!"
As Jiang Ning left the tent, Master Wang sighed deeply.
"Luoshui County is about to change!"
"I just hope the God Worship Sect won't get involved with the Yellow Heaven Sect."
"Otherwise, it will truly be hard for Luoshui County to find peace!"