Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist-Chapter 359 - 114: Zhao Cangsheng Returns—Then Let’s Begin the Battle!
The three Vice Directors of the Martial Arts Academy came quickly and left just as swiftly.
They left Linhu Village without even taking a sip of tea!
Staying here and looking at He Jingren’s old face was truly unbearable. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎
Thirty drops of Flood Dragon True Blood, Canglan Martial Arts Academy must be out of its mind; even when facing Pei Qingming in the past, Canglan Martial Arts Academy only offered ten drops of Flood Dragon True Blood as a condition.
Lin Chen’s strength in the Opening Acupoints Realm will exceed Pei Qingming’s, there is no doubt about it.
Before coming, they had thoroughly investigated Lin Chen’s situation, and the final conclusion was that Lin Chen was able to make a name for himself multiple times at Martial Arts Mountain and even defeat Pei Qingming because he pursued the path of Extreme Martial Arts, coupled with possibly other fortuitous encounters, leading to Qi Blood in his body far exceeding those of martial artists in the same realm.
In terms of martial arts talent and potential, he is truly inferior to Pei Qingming.
Qi Blood will eventually have a limit; when the time comes when Lin Chen’s Qi Blood no longer grows, others will slowly catch up, and by then, Lin Chen’s advantage will be gone.
In terms of Qi Blood, Liang has no advantage compared to several other countries.
"Canglan Martial Arts Academy seems to be unwilling to reconcile with not being able to recruit Pei Qingming back then, so this time they’re betting it all."
On the Poyang Lake cruise, the three Vice Directors were currently on one boat.
"I admit that Lin Chen has potential, but he is still somewhat lacking compared to Pei Qingming. Let’s see; Canglan Martial Arts Academy’s investment will likely not pay off in the end."
The resources of the Martial Arts Academy come from the Nine Kingdoms and are allocated based on rankings.
Recruit talented martial artists, and when the academy’s ranking is higher, it will be able to secure more resources.
But the academy ranking competition occurs every two years, and it had already concluded three months ago. The next competition is nearly two years away. During these two years, with the talent and resources of the academy students, a small number of them may enter the grade.
Once grade-entering occurs, Qi Blood no longer holds the advantage.
For grade-entering martial artists, the competition lies in the Martial Path Will.
"Who knows what Canglan Martial Arts Academy is thinking, maybe they see Lin Chen being able to make a name for himself seven times at Martial Arts Mountain and want to bring that glory to Canglan Martial Arts Academy."
"That’s true. While making a name at Martial Arts Mountain comes second, emerging from Canglan Martial Arts Academy means in the future, Canglan Martial Arts Academy can also use Lin Chen as an example to compete for students with our three academies."
"Haha, even if Canglan Martial Arts Academy achieves its goal, it would only be for two years of glory at most."
"Two years? Junior Brother Xu, what do you mean by this?"
"In two years, the academy ranking competition, if Lin Chen can’t secure a good ranking, Canglan Martial Arts Academy will revert to its original form."
Upon hearing this, the three shared a knowing smile.
Thirty drops of Flood Dragon True Blood, exchanged for two years of glory... indeed not worth it.
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The Capital.
Kong Qifeng stood with his hands behind his back, in front of a white jade stele.
On the white jade stele, an imposing line was inscribed: "May all Liang citizens be like dragons, and may Martial Arts Longevity thrive."
Silently standing before the stele, no one knew what Kong Qifeng was thinking, until footsteps sounded from behind.
"My lord, the message has been sent out."
"How is it?"
"The controversy is great."
Listening to the words of the middle-aged man behind him, Kong Qifeng’s expression remained unchanged; it was precisely this controversy that he desired.
"Tell them that I am resolute in my stance and will act obstinately!"
Upon hearing this, the middle-aged man’s pupils contracted, and he stared at his lord’s back before reacting after a while: "Understood, I’ll spread the message right away."
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In the capital and various provinces, several martial arts powerhouses were gathered in a mansion at the moment.
"Lord Kong wants to establish Lin Chen as the model Martial Arts student of Liang? Lin Chen merely made a name for himself five times at Martial Arts Mountain. Even Pei Qingming couldn’t become the model Martial Arts student of Liang, so what qualifies Lin Chen?"
"This is inappropriate; even though I am not part of the Military Affairs Department, I also want to petition Lord Kong to oppose this decision."
"Fellow brothers, according to the message from the Military Affairs Department, Lord Kong has made a decision, and it cannot be changed anymore."
Upon hearing this, the few in attendance fell silent. Given Lord Kong’s prestige, once a decision was made, no one could alter it unless the Royal Family and the Three Ministers of the Court came out in opposition.
"Lin Chen has now made a name for himself five times at Martial Arts Mountain. If he fails to do so the next two times, failing to surpass Pei Qingming, I suppose even Lord Kong will find it hard to stubbornly establish Lin Chen as the model Martial Arts student of Liang."
As the man with the goatee on the left said this, the others seemed thoughtful.
"If Lin Chen can defeat Pei Qingming at the twenty Acupoints, I fear he can make a name for himself the next two times as well. Lord Kong should have anticipated this, which is why he intends to designate Lin Chen as the model Martial Arts student of Liang."
The fifty-year-old man on the right spoke, and this statement received the approval of the others.
The man with the goatee stroked his beard and laughed: "Normally, this would indeed pose no problem, but what if someone else manages to make a name for themselves at Martial Arts Mountain first?"
"Senior Brother Zhu, what do you mean by this?"
The few looked at the man with the goatee; making a name at Martial Arts Mountain might sound simple, but achieving it is exceedingly difficult.
It’s not something they can just decide to do at will.
"My son, Zhu Sheng, grew up with his mother in Zheng Kingdom and happens to be at the twenty-three Acupoints. If he returns to Liang, there’s a chance for him to make a name at Martial Arts Mountain; however, my son is not a Disciple of Liang’s Martial Arts Academy, and by rules, he is not eligible to go to Martial Arts Mountain."
"Junior Brother Zhu, this matter is actually easy to resolve. Let Nephew Zhu return to Liang, saying he’s coming back to participate in the Martial Arts Academy’s recruitment. Just send him to West River Prefecture on the Longxi Path, where the Director of the Military Affairs Department of West River Prefecture is my family cousin. I’ll write him a letter, allowing Nephew Zhu to be directly affiliated with West River Prefecture."
"If that can be done, it would be excellent."
