While Chen Ziang felt troubled, Jiang Ning's nervousness gradually stabilized. He recalled the dandy disciples he had seen in his memory, glanced at the bearded man in front of him with a look of contempt, and said his name in a calm tone.
Number.
"I will not change my surname in my profession, but I will not change my surname. I belong to the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect, Ningjiang."
As one of the four sects of the Five Courts and far away from the Shangqing Taoist Academy, Jiang Ning was not afraid of being found out that his identity was false.
Taking a step back 10,000 steps, I can still explain it even if I find it.
It's normal to use a fake name when going out. After all, people in Jiuzhou mainland are sinister and things are unpredictable. It's never too much to be cautious. But he didn't know that the person who said it was unintentional. He listened with intention and reported his family name himself. Chen Zi'ang remembered the name Ningjiang in his heart.
Keep it in mind.
The county official does not know which powerful person in the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect is named Ning, but that does not mean that Su Qingran, a disciple of Shangqing Taoist Academy, does not know.
The old fox who has been in charge for half his life will still maintain the most basic judgment and be cautious and suspicious even if he is fooled for a moment.
Chen Zi'ang didn't show his thoughts on his face, and said respectfully to Jiang Ning: "It turns out to be Ning Shangxian. I wonder why Ning Shangxian came all the way to this county? Is there anything I can do to help?"
Jiang Ning's eyes widened and he said stiffly: "Do I need to report to you, a little county magistrate, what I, the Myriad Tribulations Sword Sect, do? I will tell you when I need you. It's best not to ask more questions about other things that I shouldn't know.
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Chen Zi'ang was not angry at all when he heard this. He bowed even lower and said politely: "I don't dare. It's my honor for the envoy to come here. If the envoy doesn't dislike it, you might as well stay in my humble house.
I would like to express my friendship as a landlord."
Not only do I have no place to stay, but I have no intention of leaving in the first place... Jiang Ning muttered something in his heart, and said in a disgusting tone: "This place can indeed be called a humble abode, whatever, I will reluctantly stay with you."
Stay here for a few days and lead the way."
Chen Ziang hurriedly said yes.
As he was leaving, the cunning Chen Ziang caught a glimpse of Jiang Ning's hand holding his daughter's catkin from the corner of his eye, and a hint of darkness flashed deep in his eyes.
Jiang Ning noticed his gaze and felt helpless.
In fact, he didn't want to do this, but if he didn't hold Nvshang in hand, it would be difficult for him to ensure that nothing happened on the way to the wing.
His purpose was just to use Chen Ziang for his own use, not to raze the place.
Although holding Nvshang's hand can't guarantee anything, at least I can feel more at ease.
Surrounded by a group of guards, Jiang Ning and Nvshang were taken to the backyard room. It was a short journey of just a cup of tea, but Jiang Ning was frightened by the walk, fearing that Nvshang would kill someone on the way.
Fortunately, there was no female disaster.
Her eyes were always fixed on the hand holding her wrist and the back of the hand's owner, which made Jiang Ning feel more at ease. However, the dim gaze behind her still made a lot of sweat form on his palms.
It was like sitting on pins and needles all the way to the backyard. Chen Ziang pointed to a room in front and said calmly: "That is the best room in the mansion. It has been the room of the previous county magistrate. I just took office today and haven't had time to move in yet.
I have been aggrieved to the envoy for a few days."
The room Chen Ziang mentioned was exactly the wing leading to the underground evil place.
Jiang Ning was shocked and couldn't figure out what Chen Ziang's words were.
He originally came to the county official's residence just for this room, but now he became hesitant because of Chen Zi'ang's words.
To live or not to live...Jiang Ning was torn in his mind.
"Did Chen Ziang sense something and deliberately test me? Or did he say that he didn't know anything and just gave it to me because he simply thought this wing was high-quality and was afraid that I would find fault?"
Feeling that the killing intention of the woman behind her was getting stronger and stronger, Jiang Ning did not dare to hesitate, and immediately gritted his teeth and agreed: "Yes, but all the things inside need to be replaced. I will not use things that others have used."
Chen Ziang's eyes flashed and he nodded in agreement.
"That's natural." After saying that, he said to the servants behind him: "I'll give you a stick of incense and time to clean up the room. If there are any mistakes, be careful with your heads."
Under Chen Ziang's threat, the maids reluctantly went in to make the bed and clean the table. During this period, a servant came in with calligraphy and paintings to decorate. Jiang Ning suddenly pointed at one of the paintings and said: "Take it and burn it, it looks annoying."
As he spoke, he took out another picture scroll from his sleeves and said, "Hang this one instead."
It was "Rizhao Night Picture" that I had taken from Chen Jinrong's study.
Chen Ziang stared at it for a long time and asked uncertainly: "Is this the original work of Mr. Da Han?"
In his early years, he also loved to dance and write, and naturally he had heard about Mozhou's "cow, horse and two Koreans". Now when he saw the original work, his eyes unconsciously revealed a bit of envy.
Jiang Ning took in his expression and felt proud.
He deliberately burned a painting in order to take out the "Picture of Sunlight and Night", otherwise how could he confirm his identity as a disciple of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect.
"Yes, you, a young county man, still have some discernment. This painting is indeed an authentic work by Han Jisheng. At that time, I thought it was good, so I had someone snatch it away." Jiang Ning wrote lightly.
What he said was actually correct. It was indeed half-robbed.
Chen Ziang smiled apologetically when he heard this and praised: "It is the good fortune of this painting that it was acquired by Ning Shangxian. I think Mr. Da Han will be extremely happy if he knows this."
I'm glad, I thought he would just chop me down and that's fine... Jiang Ning sneered twice and didn't answer.
By the time the room was tidied up, it was just time to burn some incense.
It has to be said that the maids of the county government are more refined and smarter than the servants outside. The originally simple room is now filled with sandalwood, antiques are displayed, there is a fine velvet carpet on the floor, and a red sandalwood teapot and fragrant tea are on the table. It is elegant and luxurious.
The level of decoration is even better than the previous decoration.
"Are Ning Shangxian still satisfied?" Chen Zi'ang asked.
Jiang Ning was simply too satisfied.
Even if they don't need to be replaced with new ones, he will still be satisfied. Asking for them to be replaced with new ones is just to show Chen Ziang.
Disciples of the Ten Thousand Tribulations Sword Sect must be more arrogant!
"Not bad." Jiang Ning said two words calmly without showing any sign of having never seen the world.
After saying that, he took his daughter into the house. Just as he was about to close the door, Chen Ziang suddenly took a step forward and blocked the door with his foot.
"What's wrong with you?" Jiang Ning was startled and turned around to ask.
Chen Ziang laughed and said: "I don't dare, I just remind Ning Shangxian that there are creatures in the restricted area sneaking into the county tonight, so you need to be careful when resting at night..."
While he was talking, his eyes were still looking at Nvshang, which made Nvshang's sinister aura become even more intense.
"Do you think I am afraid?" Jiang Ning leaned forward slightly and continued to close the door after finishing each word, but Chen Ziang still refused to stop.
Jiang Ning's face suddenly turned cold, his eyes flashed fiercely and he said, "Is there anything else?"
Now the distance between the two is extremely close. With Jiang Ning's early stage of foundation building, no one can stop him if he wants to kill him.
Chen Ziang seemed to be unable to feel Jiang Ning's coldness, and said with a smile: "No, I am overly worried. Ning Shangxian has such a powerful guardian to protect him, so how can he be afraid of those in the restricted area, right?
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After he finished speaking, he slowly retracted his foot and took two steps back to signal Jiang Ning to close the door.
But Jiang Ning was not in a hurry to close it this time.
"If you are afraid of death, you can sleep in the courtyard tonight, and maybe your life can be saved."
The light in Chen Ziang's eyes flashed away, and he held his hands in thanks.
Of course he was not afraid of death. He said and did all this just to test the truth of Jiang Ning's background.
Jiang Ning also knew what he meant, so he didn't give him any chance to be suspicious.