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After wandering around for a while, Jiang Ning sat down at a breakfast stall.
"What would you like to eat, sir?"
The stall owner said enthusiastically.
Jiang Ning told him to bring out all the food and then sit and wait.
Honestly, he eats more than before.
Practicing martial arts is very physically demanding, especially during training when internal energy increases rapidly, which makes the body increasingly hungry.
In the past, Jiang Ning only felt hungry when he was practicing martial arts. Now that his body can cultivate the Innate Skill on its own, his need for food is even greater.
In other words, the speed at which his body autonomously operates his innate energy is slow; otherwise, he would have to eat wherever he goes.
The stall owner had never encountered a customer like Jiang Ning before. The food was served faster than it was eaten, as if Jiang Ning was there to buy supplies. Plate after plate of breakfast was gone into Jiang Ning's stomach, and the key point was that Jiang Ning's stomach did not show any signs of swelling.
The world is full of wonders.
The stall owner sighed.
However, the more Jiang Ning could eat, the happier he was. He even thoughtfully told Jiang Ning not to choke if he ate too fast.
After eating for an unknown amount of time, a person appeared in front of Jiang Ning.
"Brother, would you mind sharing a table?"
Jiang Ning looked up and saw a young man standing in front of him, looking at him with a smile.
Jiang Ning glanced at the young man. He was dressed in a low-key manner, but the workmanship and materials were of high quality. He had a unique temperament and was obviously not an ordinary person.
"Please."
Jiang Ning said something.
The young man's smile widened as he sat confidently opposite Jiang Ning.
"What would you like to eat, sir?"
When a new customer arrived, the stall owner stepped forward and greeted him warmly.
"casual."
"That's what the young man said casually."
casual?
The stall owner was taken aback. He wanted to ask more, but seeing that the young man didn't seem inclined to speak and was just looking at Jiang Ning across the street, he realized that this distinguished guest probably wasn't just there to eat. "Casual" was just a casual remark.
The stall owner stepped back, and the young man looked at Jiang Ning with curiosity, and couldn't help but ask.
"Are you a martial artist, brother?"
Jiang Ning glanced at him.
"Why do you say that?"
The young man analyzed, "I see you've eaten so much food without stopping. If you don't have an amazing appetite by nature, then it must be for martial arts training."
In reality, young people are just following the answers and analyzing them.
Jiang Ning laughed.
"You're not wrong to say that."
He did not refute the other party's words.
Seeing that the young man had already started chatting with Jiang Ning, the few people watching from a distance felt their hearts clench.
This gentleman came out of the palace early in the morning just to have a meal with others here, and he didn't allow them to get too close, making the group very nervous.
"My curiosity is just too great."
The group muttered to themselves.
They all recognized Jiang Ning, who was sitting opposite the young man, as the person they had seen the day before who had clashed with Lord Zhang. The young man even asked the man to investigate Jiang Ning's background, but before they could find out, the young man brought them back to see him the next day.
They were all afraid that if anything happened to the young man, their heads wouldn't be enough to cover their own deaths.
"Please enjoy your meal, sir."
The stall owner then brought over his breakfast.
The young man nodded slightly, then looked at Jiang Ning and smiled.
"Brother, I have quite an appetite too. How about we have a contest? Let's see who can eat more, and whoever loses pays the bill."
Jiang Ning glanced at him.
"Please."
The young man who received the answer chuckled.
"Brother, you've already eaten quite a bit, so now I'm the one who's benefiting. In that case, I won't stand on ceremony."
After saying that, the young man also began to wolf down his food, taking large mouthfuls.
Jiang Ning wasn't as exaggerated as him; he ate politely, but he was still quick, putting food into his mouth one after another.
"Why are you eating out, sir?"
The people who saw this from a distance widened their eyes and immediately became anxious.
If someone poisons them, they're really doomed.
One of them rushed over to stop him, but was stopped by the man.
Faced with the questions and incomprehension of the group, the man answered calmly and slowly.
"Now that I'm in the mood, if you go and spoil my fun, your lives are over."
Hearing the man's words, the group looked at each other in bewilderment.
They remembered the young man's temper and couldn't help but shudder, no longer mentioning their past attempts to stop him.
Young people are still competing with Jiang Ning in terms of eating capacity.
The stall owner stopped doing everything else and focused on preparing breakfast for this table.
"I admit defeat."
The young man, who was already full, couldn't help but smile wryly and stop when he saw Jiang Ning still not stopping.
His stomach was bulging terribly, and he felt that even his words had a strange smell. On the other hand, the person opposite him hadn't changed at all and was still eating slowly and methodically.
He was convinced.
"Brother, your appetite is astonishing; I admire you."
Jiang Ning smiled; he was only about 70% full.
"It is fate that we meet. I feel as if we have known each other for a long time. May I ask your name and where you are from?"
The young man cupped his hands in greeting.
Upon hearing this, Jiang Ning stopped what he was doing and returned the greeting, saying, "Jiang Ning is from Shaanxi."
Jiangning?
Surname Jiang?
The young man pondered this.
As expected, he is not a son or nephew of Minister Chen.
However, both of them came from Shaanxi.
A thousand thoughts raced through his mind, but in an instant, the young man cupped his hands and smiled.
"My name is Zhu Shou, a native of the capital."
Chapter 416: You took me to a brothel?
Is your surname Zhu?
People from Beijing?
Jiang Ning couldn't help but glance at the other person.
Zhu is the imperial surname. Although there are other commoners with the surname Zhu, the person in question is from the capital and dressed in fine clothes, so he is probably a member of the royal family.
With so many princes and nobles in the capital, it's easy to run into marquises and members of the royal family.
No wonder there were several people watching this place furtively in the distance; they must be the other party's entourage.
Jiang Ning had already noticed the group of men.
Jiang Ning nodded in acknowledgment.
Zhu Shou smiled and said, "Brother, have you only recently arrived in the capital?"
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "I just arrived yesterday."
"Oh?"
Zhu Shou asked in surprise, "You only arrived yesterday? Did you come to the capital to take the imperial examinations or to travel and relax?"
"play."
Zhu Shou laughed. "Since it's a sightseeing trip, then you probably haven't been to many interesting places in the capital yet. I happen to have lived in the capital for a long time and am quite familiar with some of these places. How about I show you around?"
Jiang Ning declined.
"No need. I'm just visiting the capital for a few days to sightsee and wander around."
"How about that?"
Zhu Shou insisted, "Since this is your first time in the capital, and we don't know when we'll be able to come again, we should naturally take the time to explore. I happen to have nothing to do, so if you don't mind, I'll show you around."
This was the first time Jiang Ning had ever met such a warm and welcoming person.
The world is a dangerous place, so one should naturally be wary of others when going out. There is no one as enthusiastic as Zhu Shou, who continued to invite others even after being politely refused.
The other party was after him.
Jiang Ning thought to himself.
I just don't know what the other party's purpose is.
If Jiang Ning hadn't found it impossible, he would have thought the other party was Lord Zhang from yesterday, coming to cause him trouble.
As he quickly pondered the matter, a smile appeared on Jiang Ning's face.
"Since that's the case, Brother Zhu, it would be impolite of me to refuse your kind invitation."
Zhu Shou laughed heartily.
“I knew Brother Jiang had a generous and forthright temperament, which suits my taste.”
Jiang Ning smiled but remained silent.
After the two got up, Zhu Shou prepared to pay the bill, but Jiang Ning had already paid it before him.
Zhu Shou exclaimed, "Brother Jiang, what are you doing? We agreed that whoever lost would treat everyone, so why are you doing this, Brother Jiang..."
Jiang Ning smiled and said, "Since I'll be troubling Brother Zhu to show me around the capital later, how could I possibly let Brother Zhu spend more money?"
Zhu Shou sighed, "This makes me a little embarrassed."
After the two left the stall, Jiang Ning left with Zhu Shou.
The people in the distance stared in disbelief.
"Why did you leave, sir?"
They initially thought the young man would only exchange a few words with Jiang Ning, but to their surprise, the two left together after finishing their meal, much to their dismay.
Oh no! Good heavens! His Majesty is about to be kidnapped!
The group quickly followed.
"Brother Zhu, are those your servants behind you?"
Jiang Ning asked.