webnovel Chapter 474: Ding Ling vs. Eastern Evil
Chapter 474: Ding Ling vs. Eastern Evil
Huang Rong is pregnant, so when it comes to real battles, it’s not her turn. She sits in the rear to coordinate various matters.
Because of this.
She even called her father, Huang the Herbalist, over.
Huang the Herbalist also missed Huang Rong’s family, came to visit, and was conveniently roped in by Huang Rong to act as ’labor.’
Huang Rong didn’t hide anything from him and told him Ding Ling’s plan.
Huang the Herbalist wasn’t surprised but rather delighted, laughed heartily, and said:
"I’ve long heard of Ding Ling’s name and never had the chance to meet him. Didn’t expect him to be such a wonderful person, well done, well done! Someone like Guo Jing is really too stubborn, too dull!
Man is born between heaven and earth and should live joyfully, freely, carefreely, and leisurely!
Where is Ding Ling? I want to have a good chat with him."
Huang Rong also felt relieved in her heart. She didn’t expect to gain support from Brother Jing now, but having her father’s support was also a great joy for her. She then charmingly said:
"Ding Ling is with Brother Jing, Hoduo, Luu Youjiao, and others breaking into the city. I estimate it won’t be long before they return."
"Won’t be long?"
Huang the Herbalist glanced sideways: "How many troops do you have?"
"Just over three thousand."
Huang Rong’s face flushed slightly, but thinking of Ding Ling’s capabilities, she immediately spoke confidently:
"But along the way, Ding Ling’s city-breaking speed is truly unparalleled. He alone is worth a million troops! With him around, all obstacles and little rogues will be quickly cleared away. We just need to follow behind him for cleanup and coordination."
"..."
Huang the Herbalist looked doubtful: "Could the rumors about Ding Ling be all true?!"
"Absolutely true!"
Huang Rong spoke assuredly: "It can only be stronger than the rumors, not weaker."
Huang the Herbalist’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this, said somewhat unnaturally:
"How could there be such a strong person in the world?! From what you say, even the combined Five Extremes aren’t worth one of his fingers?!"
"That’s pretty much what I mean."
Huang Rong spoke calmly and peacefully.
"...!!"
Huang the Herbalist was speechless, somewhat displeased: "How old is Ding Ling, even if he started training from the womb, he wouldn’t be this strong."
"People are not comparable."
Huang Rong looked at Huang the Herbalist in surprise: "Father, isn’t this what you often say to me? Saying that among all the fools in the world, only you are the world’s number one smartest."
"..."
Huang the Herbalist was momentarily speechless, snorted and said:
"I, Huang the Herbalist, have trained to this point over many years. If Ding Ling can surpass me in Martial Dao, I can only say his talent in the Martial Dao is remarkable. But he might not surpass me in other areas?!"
"That’s not necessarily true."
Huang Rong said crisply: "Father, if you meet Ding Ling, you will definitely be affected by him. Oh, by the way."
She seemed to remember something:
"Do you remember the contents of the family library?"
"Of course. Your father is well-versed in astronomy and geography, Five Elements and Eight Trigrams, Qimen Dunjia, Music, Chess, Calligraphy, and Painting, Agricultural Water Control, Economic and Military Strategy, knows it all, excels in all! I am just a living, walking library!"
Huang the Herbalist said proudly.
"That’s good. When you meet Ding Ling later, if you are free, pass all these onto him. I’ve already taught him the martial arts of Peach Blossom Island."
"..."
Huang the Herbalist glanced sideways.
Huang Rong immediately explained further, particularly emphasizing Ding Ling’s speed in learning martial arts.
Huang the Herbalist was shaken, stroked his beard, and said:
"Then I am somewhat looking forward to meeting Ding Ling."
Two hours later.
Ding Ling returned with his team.
Zhu Ziliu was left to oversee the surrender of the City Lord, warriors, and the people’s livelihoods.
Zhu Ziliu previously served as Prime Minister of the Dali Kingdom, so dealing with this posed no problem.
Add to this, Ding Ling had Huang Rong and Zhu Ziliu post many recruitment notices in the captured city pools, attracting numerous players, ancients, and ascenders.
Furthermore, among the surrendering figures were quite a few truly talented individuals, so there was no immediate shortage of talent.
Ding Ling’s goal is to quickly flatten this world.
So he only focuses on warfare; livelihood, talent management, talent recruitment, and city management are all entrusted to Huang Rong, Zhu Ziliu, and others.
After strategizing a city, he took Hoduo, Little Dragon Girl, and others to the residence for rest.
And met Huang Rong who was looking for him.
She said her father wanted to meet him.
Ding Ling felt a bit surprised, but didn’t think too much about it. His fierce reputation had spread in the north, and his fame was well-known in the Great Song!
It’s only reasonable that Huang Laoxie would want to meet him.
Under Huang Rong’s guidance, Ding Ling met Eastern Evil Huang the Herbalist, a person of refined and elegant appearance!
In terms of looks, build, and demeanor, he was extraordinary, making one instantly know that he must be a person of boundless talents.
His eyes were as deep as the stars and the universe, and his demeanor was transcendent, as if he were hovering above the clouds.
A person with such aura is truly rare.
Little did they know.
In Huang the Herbalist’s eyes, Ding Ling was also a rare person amalgamating nobility, overbearing aura, and divine presence; thus, at their first glance, both steadied themselves mentally, not daring to underestimate the other.
Encouraged by Huang Rong’s warm hospitality.
Huang the Herbalist seemed intent on testing Ding Ling, discussing ancient and modern affairs, pointing out the rivers and mountains, and passionately engaging in literary dialogues! Astronomy, geography, music, chess, calligraphy, and painting, he couldn’t help but showcase them one by one.
However, in this aspect, Ding Ling, who possessed the abilities of several worlds, had already reached an unsurpassable level, so how could he lose to him?
Indeed, the waves of the Yangtze River push forward, overwhelming Huang the Herbalist.
Huang the Herbalist, surprised and astonished, couldn’t help but take out a jade flute and play the Jade Sea Tide-Rising Melody.
Ding Ling smiled slightly and also took out a jade flute, but he played The Smiling, Proud Wanderer!
Both had formidable proficiency in the Sound Wave Skill.
Ding Ling had mastered several sound wave skills, all to the full level, and at this moment, playing The Smiling, Proud Wanderer, he slightly activated Fusion Qi, crushing the surging sound of waves from Huang the Herbalist as if Mount Tai were crushing an egg!
"Amazing!"
Although Huang the Herbalist was arrogant, unrestrained, and unconventional, he was an upright person. At this moment, seeing Ding Ling’s proficiency in the Sound Wave Skill far surpassing his own, he couldn’t help but put down the jade flute that was near his mouth, feeling a sense of admiration, he exclaimed:
"What melody is this? It really excites and inspires one!"
"The Smiling, Proud Wanderer."
"Could you teach me?"
"No problem."
"Haha..."
Huang the Herbalist laughed:
"I heard from Rong’er that you want to learn my Qimen Dunjia and Alchemy and Bagua Skill. Is that true?"
"Of course it’s true."
"Good. I can teach you. But before that, I want to test your Martial Arts Creation."
"Sure."
Having agreed, they immediately leapt outside the room, into the courtyard, and set up their stances.
"You first, elder."
Ding Ling assumed the starting stance of the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms.
"Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms?"
Huang the Herbalist’s eyes flickered slightly, then he unhesitatingly used the Splitting Sky Palm towards Ding Ling:
"Come, try my Splitting Void Palm Force!"
Pa!
Bang bang bang!
As soon as the two exchanged blows, they immediately plunged into an intensive state.
One had the Eighteen Dragon Subduing Palms, each move surrounded by dragon-shaped phantoms, with dragon roars shaking the heavens and earth.
The other moved like the wind, with divine grace, with a hand wielding Splitting Void Palm Force, causing the void to ripple constantly. When they started, the entire courtyard seemed to stir up a tornado.
Others couldn’t stand steadily, having to retreat three feet.
But it was only after a moment.
Huang the Herbalist leapt out of the battle circle, looked at Ding Ling with a complex expression, waved his hand, and said:
"No more, no more."
He sighed deeply:
"I didn’t expect that in Huang the Herbalist’s life, nearing old age, I would encounter a young man who could crush me in every aspect. Truly too unexpected, too pleasant, too shocking. Indeed, there’s always someone better, and it makes me understand not to be too arrogant or arrogant.
Even if I think myself the world’s number one, Heaven immediately sends someone stronger to open my eyes, to make me realize that one must remain humble, refrain from over-pride.
Huang the Herbalist may say this, but after saying it, he still let out a long laugh, saying:
"Though I am defeated by you, I won’t easily admit defeat! The days are long, I will definitely further research Martial Dao, striving to catch up with your footsteps."
What kind of person is Huang the Herbalist?
Once they exchanged hands.
He perceived that Ding Ling was holding back.
This made him feel deeply ashamed, but even when he used all his strength and various methods, he couldn’t harm Ding Ling in the slightest. Instead, Ding Ling with just a slight exertion, forced him to retreat by three feet.
After a few rounds.
Huang the Herbalist felt somewhat disheartened, naturally not wanting to continue fighting.
He now suddenly understood the feelings of those contemporaries or predecessors he had crushed, feeling incredibly unpleasant!
Being beaten by a young man to the point of having no temper.
This truly was a first in his life!