Suningxiang always kept a close eye on Ding Ning. Seeing that the jade carving was so popular, her eyes were full of pride.

Tian Xuanzi also joined in the fun. After admiring it for a while, he shook his head and said: "This Master Tian Sword must be a master of swordsmanship."

"Oh, how do you say this?"

Ding Ning's heart skipped a beat, but she secretly marveled that Xuanzi's temperament was not very good that day, and his eyesight was really poisonous. Ordinary people only focused on the exquisite sword skills and artistry of jade carvings, but few people could see the hidden intention of the sword.

Tian Xuanzi actually saw it at a glance.

"Although this jade carving sword skill is exquisite, in my opinion it is nothing more than that. What is rare is the artistic conception of the sword contained in it. According to my guess, this Heavenly Sword Master must have reached the second level of the sword.

Entering the realm of subtlety.”

Tian Xuanzi shook his head and showed off, but Ding Ning was secretly frightened. In order to cover up his sword skills, he pretended not to understand at all and asked: "What is the realm of subtlety."

"I don't practice the art of swordsmanship, but I have also heard that the art of swordsmanship is divided into five levels. The first level is the shape of the sword, which means that the swordsman only has its shape but not its spirit, which is considered the entry level; the second level is called

Skilled sword, the swordsman has both spirit and form, and his skill is miraculous

, using skills to defeat strength, has reached the peak of sword skills; the third level is Yun Dao, which is the realm of subtlety that I mentioned before. The true meaning can be seen in the subtleties. Every move has the charm of the sword. This day

The sword master should be in this realm."

When Tian Xuanzi saw Ding Ning humbly asking him for advice, he immediately started talking proudly.

"Then what is the realm of the remaining two levels?"

Ding Ning was secretly surprised. He didn't expect Xuanzi to have such a profound understanding of the art of swords.

Tian Xuanzi's face became serious: "Very few people in the world can reach the third level. Needless to say, the fourth level. I have only heard of it. This level is called the magic sword. The sword is like

God, like the help of heaven, the power of a sword can cut off the flow of water and open mountains; and the fifth level is called the sword of intention. The one who uses the sword will not die, and the intention of the sword will not be destroyed!"

Ding Ning nodded slightly with a thoughtful look on his face. What Tian Xuanzi said was indeed true, but what he didn't know was that it was recorded in "The Art of Cooking the Ox" that there was actually a sixth level of legendary realm above the sword.

.

This realm is called the Immortal Heavenly Sword. It is the artistic conception of the sword that transcends the avenues of heaven and earth. It has the supreme power to open up the world. When the sword comes out, the world cries. Even if the swordsman dies, its sword intention will last forever and be immortal.

That is the real heavenly sword worthy of the name, the ultimate sword, not the heavenly sword of the so-called "heavenly sword master" that the world boasts and pursues.

Unfortunately, it is impossible to verify whether this realm really exists. The author of "Pao Ding Jie Niu Shu" also inferred that this realm should exist based on theory.

In fact, before Ding Ning went to the Guoshi Mansion, he was skeptical about the existence of the realm of the sword. After all, the realm of immortal swordsman and immortal sword intention had exceeded the limit of his imagination.

But when he was healing Xiahou Weiyang and witnessed the existence of the sword intention with his own eyes, and after that ray of sword intention was sucked into his body to comprehend, he had to admit that the realm of the sword intention did exist.

Therefore, it is possible that the Immortal Heavenly Sword Realm really exists, but basically no one can reach that terrifying realm. After all, it is no longer something that humans can do.

Ding Ning's sword cultivation has been in the realm of Yun Dao for a long time, but he is not in a hurry. The cultivation of sword is different from other cultivation, and it focuses more on perception. Maybe at a certain time, he will have a flash of inspiration and have an epiphany.

Maybe there will be a breakthrough.

It's actually a very stupid way to practice the art of swordsmanship by killing pigs every day like my father did, cultivating the intention to kill.

But it has to be said that God rewards hard work. Although my father's understanding may not be better than his, but with practice makes perfect and his ultimate control of the sword, in more than twenty years of boring practice, his understanding of the way of the sword is far beyond his ability.

Comparatively.

The so-called master leads the door, and cultivation depends on the individual. In the first three realms of the sword, dad can still give him guidance, but from the fourth level onwards, it focuses more on the understanding of mind. Even if dad becomes the immortal heavenly sword, he can no longer guide him.

Every cent.

This is probably the so-called meaning that can only be understood but cannot be expressed in words. If you understand it, you can make a breakthrough. If you cannot understand it, you can only stay here for life.

Fortunately, Ding Ning is more focused on medicine. He has no psychological burden if he cannot break through in the art of swordsmanship. He also practices the "Bodhicitta" with calmness and concentration, which allows him to always maintain a peaceful mind. Otherwise, if he cannot break through, he will sooner or later.

Mentally broken.

After more than half an hour of singing, the birthday greeting lists from all parties were finally announced. Due to time issues, Mr. Bai finally announced the start of the banquet.

At this time, the usual normal order was finally restored, and it was time for the descendants of the Bai family to congratulate Mr. Bai on his birthday.

Ding Ning ate and watched, silently mourning for the descendants of the Bai family. Everyone exchanged cups and drank with each other. They also had to offer birthday gifts bitterly to win the old man's favor.

The most embarrassing thing this year is that Bai Juqiu, the head of the Bai family, was supposed to be the first to present birthday gifts, but because of his unexpected stroke, Bai Juqiu, the second-generation eldest son of the Bai family, had to be the first to present birthday gifts.

The competition within the Bai family is extremely fierce, and the birthday gifts given are various and valuable.

Ding Ning looked at it and muttered to himself, this Bai family is really rich, the most valuable gift is worth hundreds of thousands, they are worthy of being a wealthy family.

"Ding Ning, didn't you give me a birthday gift?"

Qiao Qiao suddenly remembered that she had never heard Ding Ning's singing list from beginning to end, and couldn't help but asked curiously.

"Do I also want a birthday gift? I was called here by Bai Qing, but he didn't tell me about the birthday gift."

Ding Ning asked with a confused look.

Hearing this, Qiao Qiao couldn't laugh or cry, and said angrily: "Now that I'm here, it would be inappropriate not to send a congratulatory gift."

"What's inappropriate? The Bai family is so rich and they don't need this gift from me. I just treat it as a free meal."

Ding Ning said shamelessly, which earned Qiao Qiao a charming big eye roll.

Suning Xiang glanced at Ding Ning uneasily. She did not expect that Ding Ning would come to the birthday banquet. She was so surprised that she had no time to think about it, but now she remembered that she had accidentally exposed a huge flaw.

She commissioned Ding Ning to carve the longevity star jade carving with the help of the hunting hand, and Ding Ning knew that it was prepared for her mother, but now that this jade carving appeared at the Bai family's birthday banquet, it was impossible for Ding Ning not to become suspicious.

But seeing Ding Ning not even looking at him, acting as if nothing had happened, as if she really didn't have any suspicion, this made Suningxiang feel very abnormal.

Although she didn't get along with her son for a long time, she knew that Ding Ning was a very smart child. How could she not have any suspicions? Therefore, she was restless at the moment and focused all her attention on Ding Ning.

Ding Ning seemed to be alright on the surface, but in fact, when the birthday girl appeared on the Su family's gift list, he felt an uproar in his heart. After connecting many things together, he had vaguely guessed the truth.

No wonder he felt close to Aunt Xiang when he saw her, no wonder he unconsciously wanted to recognize her as his godmother, no wonder Aunt Xiang loved him so much, no wonder Su Zhengnan didn't care about him at all, and no wonder the Zhaoyue Lion appeared here.

In Mr. Su's study.

There is only one reason for all of this, just because Aunt Xiang is his long-lost biological mother.

When he wanted to understand this, Ding Ning wanted to cry and felt a strong sense of resentment in his heart. Why? Why?

The love she showed for herself was sincere, but she knew clearly that he was her biological son, but why did she still refuse to recognize her? Even when she wanted to call her godmother, she refused to agree? What if it was because of scruples?

Enemy, why don't you secretly recognize me?

Ding Ning couldn't figure it out, and he couldn't figure it out, and then he had a child's angry mentality, full of sadness and anger. Since you don't want to recognize me, then don't admit it.

So no matter how uncomfortable he felt, he still put on an indifferent look on his face, flirting with Qiao Qiao, without even looking at Suning Xiang.

Suningxiang's heart ached like a knife at this moment. From the way Ding Ning didn't even look at her, she knew that the child had actually guessed the truth, but she was sad because she didn't recognize him.

When she was holding back her tears and wanted to tell Ding Ning the truth at all costs to win his forgiveness, she caught Zhao Tianya's cold eyes staring at her from the corner of her eye.

This made her tremble all over, she immediately calmed down, suppressed all her thoughts, and continued to eat as if nothing had happened.

As long as the threat from the Zhao family is not eliminated, she will never recognize Ding Ning, otherwise, Ding Ning will be in danger.

Although Ding Ning seems to be doing well and getting along well with some big shots, she must not take it lightly.

After all, she knew very well what these so-called wealthy families were like. No matter how close she seemed to be to Ding Ning, it was only because his medical skills were valuable.

Once they break up with the Zhao family, there are absolutely few people who are really willing to stand up and help them. Interest is the eternal theme of the wealthy family.

In the face of Ding Ning's medical skills and the power of the Zhao family, how would these people choose? Suning Xiang did not dare to bet, nor was she willing to bet.

In particular, she knew very well that Ding Ning would pay a huge price to extend his life. It was destined that these old men's wish to extend their life would be in vain, and the bond that maintained interests would become even more fragile. In this case,

She would rather Ding Ning hate her for the rest of his life than put him in danger.

If she knew that although Zhao Tianya didn't know Ding Ning's true identity at this moment, he already regarded him as a thorn in his side that must be removed, maybe she would recognize Ding Ning regardless of risk.

After all, are you still unwilling to recognize me?

Although Ding Ning did not look at Suningxiang, he always quietly observed her. When she was so excited and couldn't help but want to recognize him, his heart was jumping for joy.

He longed for his mother to tell him the truth and for his mother to recognize him. As long as she was willing to recognize him, he would not be angry with her at all.

However, he was still disappointed in the end. Suningxiang's sudden calmness made his excited heart suddenly fall to the bottom, and even breathing became a little difficult.

Looking at the noisy event and this gathering where almost the most powerful and powerful families in China gathered together, his heart was as cold as ashes.

He stood up half-heartedly and walked out in despair. The bleak back made Suningxiang's heart clench tightly, and she almost bit her lower lip until it bled before she resisted the urge to recognize him.

"Ding Ning, what's wrong with you?"

Qiaoqiao finally noticed that Ding Ning was abnormal, stood up in a hurry and walked a few steps to catch up with him. Looking at his pale face, he asked worriedly.

"I'm fine, I'm a little uncomfortable. I want to go back and rest for a while. I'll call you later."

Ding Ning forced a smile at Qiao Qiao, but the smile was uglier than crying.

"I'll take you back!"
Chapter completed!