The Long-Lived Martial Venerable : Chapter 2 Breaking the Limit

Let us go, Little Doubao. Jiang Ning rose, took five year old Jiang Yuanyuan by the hand, and spoke.

Dudu, time for food. Little Doubao burst into a joyful smile.

Entering the main hall, Jiang Ning saw that his sister in law, Liu Wanwan, was already seated.

Although Liu Wanwan was dressed simply at this moment, she carried the graceful bearing of a lady from a prominent family. Her appearance and temperament were far from those of an ordinary housewife, both being of the highest quality.

Even in her plain clothes, she looked striking, completely unlike a typical woman worn down by the daily grind of domestic life.

At this time, four bowls of thin rice porridge were already set out on the round wooden table. Right in the center stood a small dish of pickled vegetables and a plate of freshly cooked, steaming green vegetables.

Sister, where is big brother? Jiang Ning led Little Doubao to the table and sat down.

He glanced at the bowl of porridge in front of him. Today’s porridge seemed even thinner than usual.

Though his heart stirred slightly, he said nothing. He knew very well that grain prices had skyrocketed recently and that there was not much food left in the house.

Your brother is still at the magistrate’s office. He said before leaving that he would come back for lunch.

Jiang Ning nodded and fell silent.

A moment later.

Jiang Ning finished the thin porridge in his bowl.

Sister, I am done eating. He then stood up.

Wait a moment. Liu Wanwan called out to Jiang Ning just as he was about to leave.

Seeing Jiang Ning’s puzzled look, Liu Wanwan turned around and picked up a gray shirt from behind her.

I have mended this shirt for you. Take it and wear it.

Bring out your dirty laundry later, and I will wash it for you.

Jiang Ning froze for a second before calmly taking the neatly mended shirt from Liu Wanwan’s hands.

Thank you, sister. He spoke softly.

Only after Jiang Ning left did a young boy walk out from the inner room.

Brother, quick, drink your porridge. Seeing the thirteen or fourteen year old boy, Jiang Yuanyuan patted the stool beside her and leaned forward slightly against the table.

After handing his dirty clothes over to his sister in law and finishing his chores, Jiang Ning returned to the small courtyard.

A Comprehensive Guide to Immortals and Deities

Looking at the book that Little Doubao had brought him, he felt a surge of excitement in his heart.

With this book, his Literacy skill would break through in no time.

He was particularly intrigued by the title of the book.

He had been in this world for nearly two months, and to this day, he still did not know whether he had traveled through time or had simply awakened the memories of a past life.

He only knew that his previous self shared his exact name and even looked eighty percent like him, which was quite remarkable.

Since so many days had passed, he no longer dwelled on the matter and had fully accepted his current identity.

At the same time, by absorbing the memories of his previous self, he had gained a decent understanding of this world.

Before the Great Xia Dynasty, it was a world where immortals, deities, humans, and demons coexisted.

Stories of immortals and deities existed in his previous life as well, so he was exceptionally interested in this book.

Jiang Ning slowly opened A Comprehensive Guide to Immortals and Deities and began reading intently, turning page by page.

Silently, notifications flashed before his eyes.

Literacy Experience Points plus 1

Literacy Experience Points plus 1

The sun rose from the east, gradually climbing high into the sky.

The mild chill of the early morning faded, and the ground grew warm.

Sitting under the grape trellis, fine beads of sweat began to form on Jiang Ning’s forehead.

At this moment, Jiang Ning remained completely unmoved, all his mental focus poured into the copy of A Comprehensive Guide to Immortals and Deities in front of him.

After a long while.

A faint scent of cooking smoke drifted to the tip of Jiang Ning’s nose, finally bringing him out of his deep focus.

This reading session has increased Literacy experience points by 29.

He looked up at the sky and saw the blazing sun hanging right overhead.

It is almost noon. He muttered to himself.

He then opened his panel once again.

Skill Literacy Perfection 997/1000 Traits None

Just three more experience points until it is full.

He felt quite thrilled, and his attention instantly locked back onto the book before him.

Right at that moment.

A powerfully built middle aged man wearing a black official robe, with a long blade slung at his waist, stepped into the small courtyard.

Seeing Jiang Ning deeply engrossed in his books, he could not help but show a gratified smile.

His smile widened especially when he caught sight of the title of the book in Jiang Ning’s hands.

My younger brother has finally grown up. He murmured to himself.

Then, he walked quietly toward the kitchen.

My lady. Looking at the busy woman, a tender gaze appeared in the middle aged man’s eyes.

You are back?

Yes. The middle aged man replied in a low voice.

Why have you been coming home later and later recently?

Times are tough, and Luoshui County is getting more and more dangerous. The pressure on us is mounting. The middle aged man said.

Is that so? I just hope nothing bad happens.

Nothing will happen to me. The middle aged man comforted her. Your man might have mediocre martial skills, but I can run faster than anyone the moment things look bad.

All you do is brag. The woman’s lips curved slightly into a smile as she chided him softly. Then she added, Go wash up, and go look after Little Doubao. She will cry if she wakes up and finds no one there.

Alright. The middle aged man nodded.

Before stepping out of the kitchen, he smiled widely again. My lady, did you see? A Ning has truly grown up these past few days.

Hearing this, Liu Wanwan paused her work.

You and that younger brother of yours. She shook her head. You treat him better than your own son.

Hearing this, how could the middle aged man not realize that his wife felt a bit resentful?

He walked up behind Liu Wanwan, wrapped his arms around her waist, and said, You have suffered joining your life with mine all these years.

The entire kitchen fell completely silent.

A moment later.

Liu Wanwan patted the hands wrapped around her waist.

You smell terrible, go take a bath.

Understood. The middle aged man chuckled.

On the other side.

Literacy Experience Points plus 1

This reading session has increased Literacy experience points by 3.

Watching this notification flash by, a look of intense joy crossed Jiang Ning’s eyes.

He immediately opened his panel.

Skill Literacy plus Perfection 1000/1000 Traits None

It is finally full. He thought to himself with emotion.

The next moment.

His eyes narrowed.

Because right now, his panel displayed a change he had never seen before. A plus sign had appeared right next to the Literacy skill.

Before this, whether it was advancing from beginner to proficient, or from minor mastery to major mastery, the transitions had all occurred naturally. Once the experience points were full, the breakthrough would follow smoothly.

This time was entirely different. The experience points required for the perfection level breakthrough had been met, but there was no sign of an automatic advancement to the next tier. There was only that plus sign next to the Literacy skill.

Staring at his panel, Jiang Ning focused his intent and pressed the plus sign.

Literacy has reached perfection. Would you like to consume 10 points of source energy to break the limit of Literacy?