Su Ningxiang had been paying attention to Ding Ning and when she saw how popular the jade carving was, her eyes were filled with pride.
Tian Xuanzi also joined in the fun and after appreciating it, he shook his head and said, "This Heavenly Burin Master must be an expert in saber Dao."
"Oh, what do you mean?"
Ding Ning's heart skipped a beat and in his heart, he was amazed at Tian Xuanzi's sharp eyes. Most people would only pay attention to the intricate art of the jade carvings but not many would be able to see through the saber will hidden in the carvings. Yet, Tian Xuanzi was able to see through it with just one look.
"This jade carving's saber skill may be exquisite but it is nothing much to me. What is rare is the saber will contained in it. Based on my guess, this Heavenly Burin Master must have reached the second level of saber Dao, the Minute Subtlety."
Tian Xuanzi shook his head and showed off but it shocked Ding Ning. In order to hide his saber cultivation base, Ding Ning pretended to be clueless and asked, "What is the Minute Subtlety?"
"I don't cultivate saber Dao but I've heard that saber Dao is divided into five levels. The first level is the saber form, which means that the saber only has the form but not the spirit. The second level is called the saber technique, which means that the saber user has both the spirit and the form. The saber user has reached the peak of the saber technique. The third level is called the Minute Subtlety, which is the Minute Subtlety I mentioned before. Every move and strike has the spirit of the saber. This Heavenly Burin Master should be in this level."
Tian Xuanzi saw Ding Ning humbly asking for his guidance and he started talking happily.
"Then what are the remaining two levels?"
Ding Ning was shocked as he didn't expect Tian Xuanzi to have such a deep understanding of saber Dao.
Tian Xuanzi's expression turned serious, "There are only a few who can reach the third level and I've only heard of the fourth level. This level is called the Divine Saber, where the saber is like a god, as if the heavens are helping it. The saber's power can split mountains and rivers. The fifth level is called the saber will, where the saber user will not die and the saber will will not be destroyed!"
Ding Ning nodded and a thoughtful expression appeared on his face. What Tian Xuanzi said was true, but little did he know that there was a sixth level above the [Cow Butcher Butchering Skill]. It was said that there was a legendary sixth level above the Mind Saber.
This realm was called the Immortal Heavenly Saber. It was a saber concept that transcended the Great Dao of Heaven and Earth. It had the supreme might to split the heavens and earth apart. When the saber was unleashed, the heavens and earth would cry. Even if the saber user died, the saber intent would exist for eternity.
That was the true Heaven Blade, the ultimate state of the blade, not the Heaven Blade of the so-called "Master of the Heaven Blade" praised by the world.
Unfortunately, it was impossible to verify whether this realm really existed or not. The author of Cattle-butchering Skill also theorized that this realm should exist.
In fact, before Ding Ning went to the National Warrior's Mansion, he was skeptical about the existence of the realm of Saber Intent. After all, the realm of the immortal saber user and the indestructible saber intent was beyond his imagination.
But when he healed Xiahou Weiyang, he witnessed the existence of the saber intent with his own eyes. He even absorbed the saber intent into his body to comprehend it. Thus, he had to admit that the realm of Saber Intent did exist.
Therefore, perhaps the Immortal Heavenly Saber Realm really existed, but basically, no one could reach that terrifying realm. After all, it was not something that could be achieved by humans.
Ding Ning's cultivation of saber intent had been stuck in the realm of Rhyme Saber for a long time, but he was not in a hurry. The cultivation of the Saber Dao was different from other kinds of cultivation. It focused more on comprehension. Perhaps, he would have a flash of inspiration at some point and have an epiphany, which might lead to a breakthrough.
It was actually a very stupid method to cultivate the Saber Dao by slaughtering pigs every day like his father did to accumulate killing intent and cultivate the Saber Dao by persevering in killing.
However, Ding Ning had to admit that God rewarded the diligent. Although his father's comprehension was not necessarily better than his, his understanding of the Saber Dao was far beyond his father's after more than 20 years of boring cultivation with the help of Practice Makes Perfect and the ultimate control of the saber.
As the saying went, the master led the way, but the cultivation depended on the individual. In the first three realms of the Saber Dao, his father could give him some guidance, but from the fourth realm onwards, he focused more on the comprehension of the intent. Even if his father became the Immortal Heavenly Saber, he could not give him any guidance.
This was probably the so-called "it can only be understood but not explained". If he could comprehend it, he could make a breakthrough, but if he couldn't, he could only stay at this realm for the rest of his life.
Fortunately, Ding Ning focused more on the medical circle, so he did not have any psychological burden for not making a breakthrough in the Saber Dao. Besides, he cultivated the Heart Sutra of Bodhi, which could calm his mind, so he always kept calm. Otherwise, if he couldn't make a breakthrough for a long time, he would have a mental breakdown sooner or later.
After more than half an hour of singing, the birthday list of all parties was finally announced. Due to time constraints, Master Bai finally announced the start of the banquet.
At this time, the usual order was finally restored, and it was time for the descendants of the Bai Family to congratulate Master Bai on his birthday.
Ding Ning watched the banquet while eating, and he secretly mourned for the descendants of the Bai Family. Everyone toasted and toasted each other, and they still had to offer birthday gifts to win Master Bai's favor.
The most embarrassing thing this year was that Bai Juqiu, the third son of the second generation of the Bai Family, had to be the first to offer birthday gifts, but because of his unexpected stroke, he had to let Bai Juqiu, the third son of the second generation of the Bai Family, be the first to offer birthday gifts.
The competition among the members of the Bai Family was extremely fierce, and the birthday gifts given were also various and valuable.
Ding Ning murmured to himself, "The Bai Family is really rich. The least valuable gift is worth more than one hundred thousand yuan. They deserve to be an aristocratic family."
"Ding Ning, didn't you send birthday gifts?"
Jojo suddenly remembered that she seemed to have not heard Ding Ning's name list from the beginning to the end, so she could not help but ask curiously.
"Do I also need to send birthday gifts? I was called here by Bai Qing, and he didn't tell me about the birthday gifts. "
Ding Ning asked with a confused look.
Jojo did not know whether to laugh or cry. She rebuked, "Since you are here, it's inappropriate not to send birthday gifts."
"Why is it inappropriate? The Bai Family is so rich, and they don't lack my gift. I will just take it as a free meal."
Ding Ning said shamelessly, and Siqiao rolled her eyes charmingly.
Su Ningxiang glanced at Ding Ning uneasily. She did not expect that Ding Ning would come to the birthday banquet. Just now, she was so surprised that she had no time to think about it. Now she realized that she had carelessly exposed a big loophole.
She asked Ding Ning to carve the jade statue of the Goddess of Longevity through Qianlie, and Ding Ning knew that it was prepared for her, his mother. However, this jade statue now appeared at the birthday banquet of the Bai Family. It was impossible for Ding Ning not to have doubts.
However, Ding Ning did not even look at her and acted as if nothing had happened. It seemed that he really did not have any doubts, which made Su Ningxiang feel very abnormal.
Although she had not been with her son for a long time, she knew that Ding Ning was a very smart child. How could she not have any doubts? So, at this moment, she was restless and focused all her attention on Ding Ning.
Ding Ning looked as if nothing had happened, but in fact, when the Goddess of Longevity appeared on the Su Family's gift list, his heart was in turmoil. After connecting many things together, he had already vaguely guessed the truth.
No wonder he felt a sense of familiarity when he saw Aunt Xiang. No wonder he unconsciously wanted to acknowledge her as his godmother. No wonder Aunt Xiang loved him so much. No wonder Su Zhengnan did not regard him as an outsider. No wonder the moonlight lion appeared in Master Su's study.
There was only one reason for all of this. It was because Aunt Xiang was his long-lost biological mother.
When he understood this, Ding Ning wanted to cry. A strong resentment rose in his heart. Why? Why?
The love she showed for him was sincere, but she clearly knew that he was her biological son. Why did she still refuse to acknowledge him? She even refused to allow him to call her godmother? If she was worried about the enemy, why did she not acknowledge him secretly?
Ding Ning could not figure it out and could not understand it. Then he had the mentality of a child in a fit of pique, full of sorrow and anger. Since she did not want to acknowledge him, then so be it.
Therefore, no matter how uncomfortable he felt, he still pretended to be indifferent. He teased Jojo from time to time and did not even look at Su Ningxiang.
Su Ningxiang's heart was in pain at this moment. From Ding Ning's behavior of not even looking at her, she knew that this child had actually guessed the truth, but he was sad because she did not acknowledge him.
She held back her tears and wanted to desperately tell the truth to Ding Ning to win his forgiveness. But out of the corner of her eye, she saw Zhao Tianya's cold eyes staring at her.
This made her tremble and immediately calm down. She suppressed all her thoughts and pretended to continue eating as if nothing had happened.
As long as the threat of the Zhao Family was not eliminated, she must not acknowledge Ding Ning. Otherwise, Ding Ning would be in danger.
Although Ding Ning seemed to live a good life and got along well with some big shots, she must not take him lightly.
After all, she knew too well what these so-called aristocratic families were like. On the surface, they had a good relationship with Ding Ning, but it was only because his medical skills were of value.
Once they fell out with the Zhao Family, there were absolutely few people who were really willing to stand up to help them. Interests were the eternal theme of aristocratic families.
In front of Ding Ning's medical skills and the power of the Zhao Family, how would these people choose? Su Ningxiang did not dare to gamble and was not willing to gamble.
In particular, she was very clear that Ding Ning would pay a great price to prolong his life. It was destined that these old men's wish to prolong their lives would inevitably fail. Then, the bond of interests would be even more fragile. In this case, she would rather Ding Ning hate her for a lifetime than put him in danger.
If she knew that Zhao Tianya did not know Ding Ning's true identity at this moment but had already regarded him as a thorn in his flesh that must be removed, maybe she would acknowledge Ding Ning regardless of everything.
"In the end, you still don't want to acknowledge me?"
Although Ding Ning did not go to see Su Ningxiang, he had been quietly observing her. When she was excited and wanted to recognize him, his heart was jumping and he was elated.
He longed for his mother to tell him the truth and for his mother to acknowledge him. As long as she was willing to acknowledge him, he would not be angry with her at all.
However, in the end, he was still disappointed. Su Ningxiang's sudden calmness made his excited heart fall to the bottom in an instant, and even his breathing became a little difficult.
Looking at the noisy grand event and the gathering of the most powerful and powerful aristocratic families in Shenzhou, his heart was as cold as ash.
He stood up with flagging interest and walked out in a daze. His bleak back made Su Ningxiang's heart clench tightly. She bit her lower lip so hard that it almost bled, but she resisted the urge to acknowledge him.
"Ding Ning, what's wrong with you?"
Jojo finally noticed Ding Ning's abnormality. She hurriedly stood up and walked a few steps to catch up with him. Looking at his pale face, she asked worriedly.
"I'm fine. I'm a little uncomfortable and want to go back to rest for a while. I'll call you later."
Ding Ning forced a smile at Jojo, but his smile was uglier than crying.
"I'll send you back!"
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