Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist-Chapter 371 - 118: A Named One, Easily Defeated
Bu Wenbin sighed, and upon hearing this, Xu Luncai had a glint flash in his eyes.
"Forget it, this matter is not for me to worry about. I’ll leave it to the Hall Chief and Lord Kong to handle. Lin Chen becoming a model student of Jiangnan Dao is already a privilege for our Raozhou Prefecture, and we shouldn’t be too greedy."
Bu Wenbin organized his thoughts and then asked, "Is there any business for Raozhou Prefecture today?"
"All the Martial Affairs Offices under Raozhou Prefecture are operating normally, and our students are quite ambitious. According to the lists sent by various Martial Affairs Offices, the number of Viscera-Refining Martial Artists this year has increased by over thirty compared to last year."
"Haha, this is the motivational effect of Lin Chen being a model martial student."
Bu Wenbin laughed heartily upon hearing this news: "Lord Qiu’s departure truly let me gain an advantage."
"Does the Lord have any other matters?"
"Lord Xu, take care of your own affairs; there’s nothing urgent on my end."
"Then I shall take my leave."
Xu Luncai exited the main hall without noticing that Bu Wenbin’s gaze lingered on his back, with an inscrutable expression.
An hour later, in a certain location within Raozhou Prefecture, a snow pigeon slowly took flight toward the direction of Jiangbei.
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A day later!
The Hall Chief of the Jiangbei Martial Affairs Hall petitioned, arguing that Lin Chen should not be the model student of the Liang Martial Path.
This was the first official from the Military Affairs Department to openly oppose the decision!
A Third Grade martial artist, and a Hall Chief nonetheless, carries significant weight.
Simultaneously, the Prefecture Lord of Hedong Dao also petitioned the Court, claiming that selecting Lin Chen as a model student of the Liang Martial Path might be hard to justify to all.
Numerous youths in Hedong Dao were dissatisfied, and his desk was piled with remonstrances from Grade-Entering Martial Artists.
These opposing voices focused on one point: in terms of martial achievements, Lin Chen did not surpass Pei Qingming. If Pei Qingming couldn’t be the model student of the Liang Martial Path, why should Lin Chen?
If it’s merely because Lin Chen’s background is humble, is that not unfair to these family offspring?
In terms of contributions, their family elders once fought demons for Liang, so why should they be more disregarded?
What contributions has Lin Chen’s family made to Liang?
For generations, they were fishermen; did they catch a few more fish for Liang?
The Military Affairs Department!
Kong Qifeng was currently playing a game with an elder.
"Senior Brother Kong, you are sitting like a fisherman waiting calmly, huh."
"Not quite calm, just found it interesting."
Kong Qifeng placed a piece, forming an encircling move on the board, instantly capturing many of his opponent’s white pieces.
"Xiong Hai from Jiangbei Martial Affairs Hall, and Zhou Nan, the Prefecture Lord of Hedong Dao, are both disciples of the old master, right?"
"Yes, although the old master retired, he still cares greatly for our Liang."
The elder with a thin face placed a piece, also capturing many black pieces.
"Before Liang officially announced the existence of the Demon Race, a purge is necessary."
Kong Qifeng watched as most of his pieces were swallowed but instead smiled: "The old master thinks that with the Old Marquis gone, no one can suppress him now."
"He’s an old character who once entered the capital. When the Old Marquis was there, he publicly struck him in front of all the officials; it seems he wasn’t wrong to do so."
The thin elder took a black piece off the board, and Kong Qifeng’s eyes narrowed as he watched.
"I have something to tell Senior Brother Kong; just yesterday, the Li Family secretly petitioned. That old master sent the Li Family a gift of a boa constrictor bloodline."
The thin elder looked at Kong Qifeng, who remained silent, and couldn’t help adding: "I know senior looks favorably on Lin Chen, but the Li Family has not erred. Whether Li Yuan or Li Zhe, they are both martial geniuses of Liang. You can’t just dismiss them."
"The Li Family is interesting; first, they reported the Huo Family and then that old master... Since you’re the Left Minister, I’ll leave the Court’s affairs to you as the Minister of Martial Affairs shouldn’t intervene."
"Alright, so this game ends in a draw for us?"
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Northern Border!
Xiao Yaojin descended from Martial Arts Mountain and looked at his father: "I couldn’t do it. The ones who leave their names in twenty-four places of the Opening Acupoints Realm aren’t just those with Demon Race bloodlines; they’ve absorbed at least thirty percent."
"That’s really something, the lengths they’re going to prevent Lin Chen from being selected as the model student are impressive against a mere youth."
The Northern Garrison Marquis’s face was ashen, and Xiao Yaojin lowered his head, blaming himself for his incompetence. If his own strength were enough, he wouldn’t let these people be so arrogant.
"Jin’er, no need to blame yourself. Before our Liang martial artists enter the Grade, they indeed aren’t a match for those with Demon Race bloodlines. Once you enter the Grade and inherit your grandfather’s Spirit Soldier, killing these people will be like cutting grass."
Xiao Pingyao consoled his son as he saw the dimness in his eyes.
"Father, do you think Lin Chen still has a chance?" Xiao Yaojin looked up at his father.
"It’s challenging!"
Just as Xiao Pingyao finished speaking, hurried footsteps approached outside the tent.
"Marquis, young Marquis... good news, Lin Chen from Jiangnan Dao has once again left his name in twenty-three places of the Opening Acupoints Realm."
The messenger was a personal soldier of the Xiao Family, and Xiao Yaojin was momentarily dazed, then rushed out of the tent: "Uncle Qi, how do you know it’s Lin Chen who left his name?"
The barracks have the nomination stone wall from Martial Arts Mountain, but it won’t show who leaves the name.
"The stone wall displays the words Jiangnan Dao. Young Marquis, who else could it be besides him?"
The personal soldier beamed with a smile, and Xiao Yaojin also laughed. Indeed, from Jiangnan Dao, there was no one else but Lin Chen.
"Father, if Lin Chen can leave his name in twenty-four places on Martial Arts Mountain, I plan to go to Canglan Martial Arts Academy."
The Demon-slaying Martial Arts Academy was established by the first Northern Garrison Marquis, and naturally, as the young marquis, Xiao Yaojin attended the Demon-slaying Martial Arts Academy.
Upon hearing his son’s words, Xiao Pingyao did not oppose but merely responded with one word: "Approved!"
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Linhu Village.
Lin Chen came down from Martial Arts Mountain and faced his teacher and Senior Zhao, who were watching him intently, breaking into a brilliant smile: "Disciple’s name has been successfully left!"
"Good!"
Jia Nanzhu’s old face revealed a hint of excitement, as did Zhao Cangsheng standing beside him.
"Was this battle difficult?"
"That renowned individual couldn’t withstand a single palm from me, completely vulnerable."
At Lin Chen’s words, Zhao Cangsheng and Jia Nanzhu’s pupils contracted sharply, and Zhao Cangsheng immediately asked, "If so, why delay so long?"
From when Lin Chen first took out his Martial Arts Seal to enter Martial Arts Mountain, both had been waiting. From Lin Chen’s entry to now, over a hundred breaths had passed.
Lin Chen’s eyes glinted with a light: "I left my name six times in Martial Arts Mountain, breaking Senior Pei’s record, and there was an unexpected reward, which took some time."
PS: Didn’t expect an update at this hour, did you? Updated late yesterday, so staying up late today to write a Chapter. With this attitude, I’m asking for a monthly ticket and a subscription.
