Chapter 319: West Lake Mei Manor
If there’s a real fight, Ding Ling could use this technique to leverage strength and absorb inner power into the ground. Xiaang Wentian has also practiced the Absorption Technique, so he would certainly be able to see through it.
Therefore, keeping it a secret is useless.
"Impressive."
Xiaang Wentian admitted his inferiority, fully convinced by Ding Ling’s abilities. He didn’t mention testing Ding Ling’s Absorption Technique because Ding Ling had already demonstrated his exceptional learning and cultivation skills. Testing it again would make Xiaang Wentian look foolish.
"I hope you’ll cooperate with me well."
Xiaang Wentian stated plainly:
"If we’re able to rescue Sect Leader Ren, I will certainly recommend you to become the Bright Right Envoy of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect!"
Ding Ling smiled without speaking.
He wasn’t keen on associating with Ren Woxing, an arrogant and domineering person.
He came here.
Not just to learn the Star Absorption Technique.
But also to study the Exotic Skills of the Four Great Manor Masters.
From TV shows, novels, and other places, the strength level of the Four Great Manor Masters seemed high, otherwise, how could they freeze water using inner strength?
This skill alone.
Is worth learning by Ding Ling.
But how to obtain it?
Ding Ling thought about their obsession with music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, perhaps he could start from there.
With this in mind, Ding Ling followed Xiaang Wentian on horseback to the entrance of West Lake Mei Manor.
Dong dong!
Xiaang Wentian took the initiative to knock on the door.
Before long.
A refined gentleman, with a treasure sword at his waist and brows as sharp as sword edges, came out. He glanced at the crowd and said:
"Our West Lake Mei Manor does not entertain outside guests."
Xiaang Wentian was taken aback.
He had just clasped his hands to speak, but was directly rebutted by this man.
Ding Ling smiled slightly, knowing the situation well.
Needless to say, the man in front of them is undoubtedly annoyed by the players!
The fact that he had the patience to open the door and say a word was already giving a lot of courtesy. If it were someone with a worse temper, they might not even bother to open the door.
Thinking of this, Ding Ling stepped forward and said:
"We have come here hoping to discuss the paths of music, chess, calligraphy, and painting sword techniques with the four Manor Masters. We guarantee the satisfaction of the four Manor Masters, and if not, we are willing to apologize."
"Oh?"
The man glanced sideways, looking directly at Ding Ling, with a slight displeasure:
"What is your name, to dare speak such wild words!"
"Haha..."
Xiaang Wentian cheered up, laughing and saying:
"You may not know, but the person in front of you is Ding Ling, the Void Shatterer, who is all-capable and excels in everything!"
"The Void Shatterer Ding Ling?!"
The man’s expression changed slightly.
Xiaang Wentian noticed this and was overjoyed, laughing loudly:
"Exactly, exactly. It seems One-Character Electric Sword Ding Jian is not completely oblivious to external affairs. You know the Void Shatterer Ding Ling. Since you know him, you should also be aware of his formidable and terrifying aspects, so what more concerns could you have?"
His prepared arguments were all changed.
Going with the flow and seizing the opportunity to this point.
He truly lived up to the reputation of a shrewd man.
"It’s Ding Ling, then there’s no more to say."
Ding Jian said solemnly:
"Please!"
He stepped aside:
"The Four Great Manor Masters at Mei Manor have also heard of your name, Ding Ling, but they have always harbored doubts about your reputation as an All-Powerful King. They lamented many times about not having met you before.
If not.
They would certainly want to compete with you.
Now that you’ve come, Ding Ling, I believe the Four Manor Masters will be very pleased."
Xiaang Wentian’s eyes twitched twice; he hadn’t expected Ding Ling’s name to be so useful now. All his plans went to waste, and he had to redefine his strategy, focusing on Ding Ling for his schemes.
Yet he didn’t know.
The arrival of players not only stirred up the Jianghu.
But to gain recognition from the Four Manor Masters.
They often talked about various strange and remarkable events.
In the eyes of the players, Ding Ling is considered the most extraordinary of the extraordinary, and his all-around skills would surely intrigue the Four Manor Masters!
And it was indeed true.
When merely one or two players said so, it might have been fine, but with many players highly endorsing Ding Ling, the Four Manor Masters could not remain calm. They even instructed Ding Jian specifically that if he saw Ding Ling, he should not block him but directly let him into West Lake Mei Manor.
This is also the reason for Ding Jian’s actions.
Bada-bam!
A group of people followed Ding Jian into West Lake Mei Manor.
What they saw upon entering.
Was a vast array of vegetation, seemingly concealing mechanisms and arrays within. Ding Ling, having some understanding of Array Dao, could see right through it and muttered to himself:
"No wonder few can break into West Lake Mei Manor, with its operational illusion and trapping arrays. Not to mention players, even martial arts experts without understanding Array Dao.
Barging in recklessly would highly likely get trapped."
Ding Ling realized why even with players’ help, Xiaang Wentian couldn’t help seeking Ding Ling for rescuing Ren Woxing.
There was really no other way.
Otherwise, why go to great lengths to find Ding Ling and even pass out the family’s suppressed skills and heart techniques!
However, this also demonstrated.
Xiaang Wentian’s loyalty to Ren Woxing, as ordinary people wouldn’t bear to contribute such a secret technique.
Bada-bam!
They twisted and turned through the path.
Walking several miles.
Only then did they arrive at Mei Manor’s main hall.
Lin Pingzhi muttered:
"This Mei Manor is too large."
Ding Jian smiled slightly:
"The original layout of Mei Manor wasn’t like this; it’s only after numerous reconstructions and expansions that it became like this."
He was very courteous and respectful to Ding Ling, and by extension quite polite to others too:
"Everyone, please sit down. Have a cup of tea first. I’ll go and invite the Manor Masters."
"Alright."
Ding Ling sat down and said:
’Sorry to trouble you.’
"This is my duty."
Ding Jian casually spoke to Ding Ling and left to find the Four Manor Masters.
Thus, a full quarter-hour passed.
After finishing their tea.
They finally saw Ding Jian leading four men, each with different appearances and expressions, coming over.
At a distance.
Ding Ling saw an elderly man with graying hair, a warm smile on his face, carrying a guqin under his arm laugh heartily and say:
"Guests from afar, if there has been any neglect on our part, we do seek your forgiveness."
Ding Ling stood up, offering a formal gesture and said loudly:
"Arriving uninvited, we haven’t yet apologized for disturbing the Manor Masters."
"Haha..."
A delicate-looking man with a pale complexion, somewhat resembling a lively zombie, laughed and said:
"The All-Purpose King Ding Ling is indeed so humble and courteous. It’s truly better to see once than hear a hundred times."
He moved swiftly.
In a flash, he leaped more than ten meters, appearing before Ding Ling in several flickers, with a level of lightweight skill rarely matched. His eyes were alight as he stared intently at Ding Ling and said:
"Many have said you excel in music, chess, calligraphy, painting, as well as all weaponry without exception. I wonder if that’s true?"
"If the Manor Masters are interested, why don’t we have a debate?"
Ding Ling smiled slightly.
"That’s precisely what I hope for."