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[Reading and Writing has reached Perfection, would you like to spend 10 Source Energy Points to Break Limit on Reading and Writing?]
The moment Jiang Ning saw this prompt, he instantly had an epiphany.
"So that's how it is!! The use of Source Energy Points lies here!"
His mind completely understood at this moment.
Previously, as the system interface appeared, the Source Energy column would increase by 0.1 to 0.3 points automatically with the passing of each day at midnight.
He had tried various methods but had never figured out what effect the Source Energy Points on the panel actually had.
Until this moment, he finally understood thoroughly.
It turned out that when a Skill reached Perfection, to continue breaking through, one needed to consume Source Energy Points.
After realizing this, Jiang Ning had no hesitation in his heart, and his mind instantly made a move.
The Source Energy Points on the panel instantly decreased by 10 points, while the Reading and Writing Skill displayed on the panel began to change.
Jiang Ning also instantly felt as though there was a clear spiritual force circulating in his brain, his inner heart as calm as an ancient well, with waves of clarity and emptiness.
He couldn't help but close his eyes and slightly feel the changes occurring within his body.
After a short while, all the changes subsided to tranquility.
Jiang Ning then opened his eyes, and the panel emerged before him.
[Name]: Jiang Ning
[Source Energy]: 3.5
[Skill]: Reading and Writing (First Limit Broken 0/2000) (Trait: unforgettable)
"Indeed so!!" he murmured to himself in his heart.
This change was not beyond his expectations.
Before this, he had noticed the two characters denoting 'trait.'
The trait column for the Reading and Writing Skill had always been empty from beginner level through each breakthrough.
Upon reaching Perfection, he had a hunch that a trait might emerge after breaking through, and now his speculation had become reality, so he naturally wasn't too surprised in his heart.
[unforgettable]: For those with an exceptional memory, whatever they see, they cannot forget.
Immediately, he quickly scanned the surroundings, and at this moment, not even one breath had passed.
Then he closed his eyes, and in an instant, the scenery of the small courtyard he had just glanced over vividly appeared in his mind. Whether it was the flapping of a bee's wings or the tumbling leaves floating in the air, all were vividly and clearly emerging in his mind.
"Such an effect!!" Jiang Ning secretly gasped in amazement in his heart.
This effect greatly exceeded his expectations.
What he now possessed was not memorable text, but images, clear images with texture, lifelike, moving images.
"Having the blessing of an unforgettable memory is also extremely beneficial for my practice of Martial Arts!!" Jiang Ning's heart was immediately filled with excitement.
In this world, taking the path of the scholarly Dao and participating in the imperial examination could lead one to rise from a simple village lad in the morning to a position in the imperial hall by evening, becoming a person above others.
It was the same with Martial Arts. Taking the path of the military examinations could lead one to command millions of troops, to be ennobled as marquis or even king, and even to expand territory and crack open the earth.
Furthermore, the path of Martial Arts allowed one to become an army by oneself, an adversary to nations, with mighty power all within oneself.
And even achieve immortality!
According to the books he had read over these days, the Great Xia successfully established their country because a Martial Saint emerged, an invincible Martial Saint.
This Martial Saint had suppressed the fortune of Great Xia Country for eight hundred years.
That is to say, that Martial Saint had lived from the beginning of Great Xia's dynasty until now, a matter of myth, a legend.
The current unrest within the Great Xia Dynasty, in Jiang Ning's view, was also related to the Martial Saint not having made an appearance for several decades.
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"Just because of that understanding, Jiang Ning had long made his plans—he wanted both scholarly pursuits and martial arts.
"Children make choices, adults want it all.
"He was determined to pursue both, focusing primarily on martial arts, with scholarship as a secondary support.
"These two paths did not clash for him; rather, they complemented and enhanced each other.
"First and foremost, for him at present, with the trait 'unforgettable', excelling in the scholarly Dao and achieving official recognition through the examinations was nothing short of simple.
"Without scholarship, not understanding this world in its entirety, how could he possibly secure a foothold in the turbulent times at the end of the Great Xia Dynasty?
"Before reaching the pinnacle of Martial Arts, the importance of grasping every glance and movement around him was beyond doubt.
"Furthermore, passing the civil service examination allowed one to worship at the Holy Temple and be infused with the vigorous righteous energy.
"The Confucian vigorous righteous energy nourishes the Divine Soul and is the best path for cultivating the soul outside of the secret traditions of the Buddhist Dao.
"All the officials at court have powerful divine souls, capable of rapid and complex thought, which is why they can firmly hold their place at court and strategize for the world.
"And on the path of Martial Arts, one must focus on Body Refinement and also nourish the soul towards the latter stages.
"The strengthening of the Divine Soul would greatly assist him in his future pursuit to become the highest in Martial Arts, transcending the ordinary and entering sainthood.
"Another, even more important point, was that he had to continue grinding for experience points in Reading and Writing, which required perusing ancient books and texts; only through continuous reading could he grind for the experience points in this Skill.
"Since the first Break Limit granted him the unforgettable trait, he believed that the Second Limit Breaking would inevitably grant him even more powerful traits.
"The potent effects of traits were unquestionable!
"Therefore, for him, gaining official recognition through the civil service examination was not only effortless but also brought multiple benefits in one stroke.
"'Now, I just hope that my conjectures are correct and that Martial Arts Skills can also be grinded for Experience Value,' Jiang Ning thought to himself, 'Previously, due to the injuries of my former body, I had to recuperate for over two months and couldn't practice Martial Arts, which was the perfect opportunity to study and test the panel's effects!'
"'Having achieved something in scholarship and successfully testing all the effects of the panel, it's time to learn Martial Arts!'
"'With my unforgettable trait and the magical effects of the panel, once I start learning Martial Arts, my progress will surely be swift.'
"'I'll first go and ask Big Brother to see if he, as a constable in the government office, has a suitable Martial Arts Skill for me to learn!'
While Jiang Ning's thoughts were flowing, a robust voice came from the main house.
"'Brother, come and eat lunch!'
"Hearing these words, Jiang Ning placed the 'Immortal Divine Ability Introduction' on the chair, then stood up and walked toward the main house.
"The moment he stepped into the main house, he saw his elder brother and sister-in-law, as well as his nephew Jiang Yiming and his niece Little Dumpling, who was none other than Jiang Yuanyuan.
"'Big Brother, Sister-in-law!' Jiang Ning called out.
"'Sit!' his elder brother Jiang Li said.
"'Dudu, dudu! Sit next to Dumpling,' Little Dumpling, who was vigorously leaning on the dining table, eagerly invited Jiang Ning.
"After Jiang Ning took his seat,
"Jiang Li, the elder brother, served some dishes and asked, 'I see you've been studying hard lately. Are you thinking of going through the official examination to attain a title?'
"'I've had some thoughts,' Jiang Ning nodded, then shook his head again, 'But I want to learn Martial Arts even more!'
"'Martial Arts?' Jiang Li looked at Jiang Ning in surprise, his gaze becoming serious, 'Do you really want to learn Martial Arts?'
"'Yes!!' Jiang Ning nodded firmly.
"'Have you really thought this through? Learning Martial Arts is very difficult, very arduous! Have you truly decided?' Jiang Li continued.
"Jiang Ning nodded again, 'I've thought it through!!'
"'Alright!' Jiang Li nodded slowly, ready to speak, when his mouth suddenly twitched slightly.
"Seeing this, Jiang Ning couldn't help but look at his sister-in-law Liu Wanwan, noticing her subtle movements, he immediately understood that she was discreetly pulling at Jiang Li, seemingly aware of what Jiang Li was about to propose.
"Jiang Li also gave Liu Wanwan a slight glare and then turned back to Jiang Ning.
"'Alright, if that's the case, then I will find you a good teacher later.'"