Grinding Cultivation Toward Martial Saint-Chapter 1277 - 182: Imperial Tribute, Xuan Shuang Weave!

Chapter 1277: Chapter 182: Imperial Tribute, Xuan Shuang Weave!

Next day.

As he pushed open the door, Jiang Ning saw two maids from the Marquis Mansion waiting respectfully at the entrance.

"Sir!"

The two graceful maids saw Jiang Ning appear and immediately bent their knees slightly to salute.

At this moment, Jiang Ning lifted his head to glance at the sky.

The sky appeared slightly dim, with clouds and mist floating in the distant mountains.

"Bring water for me to wash up, then you two can go back and rest!" he said to the two maids waiting at the door.

"Thank you for your kindness, sir, but we are already accustomed to it, no need for rest!" one of the maids promptly replied.

Jiang Ning nodded, saying no more.

A moment later.

One maid held a pure silver basin filled with warm water and a towel, the other brought a gold-threaded toothbrush.

Jiang Ning glanced at the items, remains unaffected.»

A pure silver basin, horsehair brush wrapped in gold threads with a wooden handle.

These items might seem luxurious, but for a Marquis, they are quite commonplace.

A Marquis with real power in his hands could single-handedly form an army.

To such a person, gold and silver are nothing more than numbers.

Once martial arts reach a certain level, precious resources needed to advance cannot be bought with gold or silver.

Their value lies not in their costliness but in their rarity.

Some particularly rare resource cannot simply be purchased with silver taels but requires trading.

Jiang Ning took the gold-threaded toothbrush handed to him by the maid and immediately dipped it in fine salt.

A moment later, he completed his wash-up.

...

Arriving at the courtyard, he continued practicing swordsmanship.

Awaiting notification from the Purple Robe Marquis.

[Taixu Yin Yang Sword Experience Value +39]

[...]

Accompanied by diligent practice, the accumulation of the Taixu Yin Yang Sword technique deepened, and its experience value continued to grow.

... 𝗳𝐫𝚎𝗲𝚠𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝘃𝚎𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝗺

In the blink of an eye.

7:45 AM.

A series of footsteps sounded outside the courtyard, progressively approaching.

Upon hearing the footsteps, so orderly without a hint of disorder, Jiang Ning immediately ceased his sword practice.

Accompanied by his retraction of sword stance, surrounding phenomena swiftly dissipated.

Then, he sheathed his sword and stood, looking towards the entrance of his courtyard.

In the next moment.

He saw the Marchioness, followed by a man and a woman.

The man he had seen at last night’s family banquet.

It was Zhou Tuo, born of the Purple Robe Marquis’s wife, Madam Xu.

The woman he had not seen before.

However, observing her graceful appearance, dignified posture, and her place just behind Madam Xu.

Jiang Ning deduced that the woman likewise held a significant status, not ordinary.

Soon after, his gaze fell on the gold-threaded wooden trays held by eight maids behind Madam Xu.

Each tray carried an item.

Be it a belt, attire, or boots...

Additionally, he noticed a mask on one of the trays, a silver-white mask.

A moment later, Madam Xu arrived before Jiang Ning.

"Madam!" Jiang Ning cupped his hands as a greeting.

"Lord Jiang, no need for formality!" The elegant woman addressed Jiang Ning.

At the same time.

The young girl accompanying Madam Xu scrutinized Jiang Ning, her eyes swirling, sizing him up.»

"Lord Jiang, please look, this is what the Marquis has prepared for you!" Madam Xu gestured for Jiang Ning to regard the trays held by the maids.

Then, she continued: "The Marquis mentioned that these clothes are crafted from imperial-exclusive fabric, known as Xuan Frost Weave."

"This fabric can resist blades and firearms, impervious to water and fire! Wearing this attire and donning the mask, common folk will surely fail to recognize your identity!"

Upon hearing Madam Xu’s words, Jiang Ning’s inner doubts were immediately dispelled.»

"Thank you, Marquis!" He offered a distant hand salute toward the main courtyard of the Purple Robe Marquis.

Seeing this, Madam Xu displayed a kindly smile.

She nodded slightly and said, "Would Lord Jiang like to bathe and change clothes?"

"I am merely a martial man, a coarse person, not so particular!" Jiang Ning laughed.»

He understood Madam Xu’s arrival signified that the Purple Robe Marquis was waiting for him.»

According to yesterday’s simple agreement, the Inspection Office personnel from Sky City and the troops commanded by the Purple Robe Marquis will proceed first, while Jiang Ning would accompany the Marquis.»

By calculation, it was time to depart.

He naturally had no reason to delay.»

At this moment, hearing Jiang Ning’s words, Madam Xu nodded immediately.»

"Ping’er, Cui’er, go assist Lord Jiang in changing!" She directed the two leading maids behind her.»

"Yes, Madam!" The two maids behind Madam Xu immediately bent slightly to salute, then advanced with the trays.»

"Mr. Jiang!" The leading two maids addressed Jiang Ning respectfully.

At this point, Jiang Ning glanced at Madam Xu and nodded.»

Subsequently, he proceeded into the room, and the eight maids carrying trays followed in tow.

Clang—

With the door closing, Jiang Ning’s silhouette vanished completely from the sight of Madam Xu and the others.»

"Rong’er, what do you think of Lord Jiang?" Madam Xu asked the girl beside her.»

"To Aunt, he is exceptional!" The young girl nodded, continuing, "Not only is his appearance outstanding, his Martial Arts talent exceptional, his character is equally commendable!"

"Oh, from where do you discern his character?" Madam Xu chuckled, lines appearing at her eyes.

Upon hearing, the girl replied, "From a remote small county, he has grown to this stage now, illustrating his resolute will! When we arrived here, he was evidently practicing swordsmanship! Not wasting a moment, such diligence reveals his steadfast character!"

"Is Rong’er satisfied with him?" Madam Xu inquired.»

"Certainly satisfied!" The young girl nodded.»

Then shook her head: "But Aunt, I can sense he holds no thoughts towards me, even with my exquisite makeup today, his gaze remained unchanged, not sparing me a glance!"