Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 75: Chapter 71: Beware the Small Success Disciple from Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall

The next day!

Jingshui Martial Arts Hall.

Lin Chen, Jiang Qing, and Fu Jingya, along with ten others, were gathered at the courtyard where Kong Yinglei was located.

Except for Jiang Qing, who had the same calm demeanor as before, even Lin Chen’s expression was solemn at this moment.

Just now, Hall Master Kong showed them the realm information of the other martial arts hall trainees.

This year’s trainees from the Eight Great Martial Arts Halls, four of them have opened eight acupoints, and twelve have opened seven acupoints.

Lin Chen glanced at Jiang Qing, according to Senior Sister Jiang herself, she could reach the opening of nine acupoints before the contest. If other halls have someone like Senior Sister Jiang who could still break through in these last two days, it would be risky for him to compete for the top ten.

This is really intense!

”You have understood the situation of trainees from each hall, and also need to know that even now, Lord Su has not announced the rules for this competition. It’s likely this contest will be different from previous years, and you need to be mentally prepared.”

Kong Yinglei’s expression was serious, besides Jiang Qing, there are three more from the hall with a chance to compete for the top ten. Fu Jingya and Gu Qingqing have opened seven acupoints, although Lin Chen has six acupoints, his mastery of the Clear Wind Palm is impressive, not losing to those with seven acupoints.

”Kong Lingyun, Li Xue... you few go back and ponder well, aim for a good ranking.”

Kong Lingyun, who didn’t break through to seven acupoints, showed a trace of disappointment on her face. She understood the meaning of Hall Master’s words; they have no chance to compete for the top ten and could leave first.

As for Junior Brother Lin, although also has six acupoints, his retention is comprehensible; he mastered the Clear Wind Palm early, even if not small success, he’s much stronger than herself and has a chance to compete against those with seven acupoints.

Hall Master Kong saw the disappointment on Kong Lingyun’s face, she could opt for a more gentle approach, letting others leave first and then call Jiang Qing and the four over.

But she didn’t plan to do so; the Martial Path is indeed so cruel. Jingshui Martial Arts Hall isn’t cultivating delicate flowers; to receive importance, one must continuously ascend in the Martial Path.

After Kong Lingyun and Li Xue and six others left, the courtyard was left with Lin Chen and the four.

”You four... your three’s target looks to be competing for the top ten, but in reality, you only have four slots.”

Kong Yinglei glanced at Jiang Qing, changing ”four” to ”three”.

”Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall’s Shao Hong already has eight acupoints, Seven Stars Martial Arts Hall’s Song Yu also has eight acupoints, Gale Martial Arts Hall’s Zhang Qing plus Jiang Qing, those four slots are gone.”

”Besides, Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall’s Fei Hong, although only seven acupoints, his mastery of Iron Collapse Fist is notable. Also, Mountain Shaking Martial Arts Hall’s Gu Ming, both his skills are no less than those with eight acupoints.”

”You three can only compete with trainees from other halls for these last four slots, among which there are some you need to pay particular attention to...”

Lin Chen listened earnestly as Hall Master Kong spoke; he was slightly surprised to hear that Fu Ang had opened another acupoint, reaching six acupoints like himself.

His progress boost from achieving small success in Clear Wind Palm hasn’t outpaced the opponent?

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Mountain Shaking Martial Arts Hall.

”Fellow junior brothers, aside from the Clear Wind Hall’s one with seven acupoints, pay special attention to the remaining three with six acupoints. Among Lv Shuyu, You Pengtao, and Xu Xin, one might have already achieved small success in Clear Wind Palm.”

Fu Ang specially noted the situation at Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall when the Vice Hall Master announced the realms of trainees from other halls.

Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall has one with eight acupoints and another with seven acupoints, neither matches the realm of the person he battled in the Martial Arts Garden. In such a short time, that person who had just opened the fifth acupoint couldn’t possibly open two more.

Their identity is most likely one of the three from Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall who opened six acupoints.

Hearing Fu Ang’s words, the other two from Mountain Shaking Hall nodded solemnly; although they also have six acupoints, they haven’t mastered Iron Bone Skill, and if they face the one who defeated Junior Brother Ang, they might not be victorious.

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Clear Wind Martial Arts Hall, Seven Stars Martial Arts Hall, Iron Blood Martial Arts Hall...

The same scenes were occurring elsewhere.

Trainees from all halls were scouting potential opponents based on their goals.

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After leaving Hall Master’s courtyard, Lin Chen intended to return to his dormitory, focusing on the last two days of preparation but was called by Jiang Qing.

”One moment, Junior Brother Lin.”

Fu Jingya and Gu Qingqing, standing by, noticed Jiang Qing calling out to Lin Chen, their eyes gleaming with curiosity, glancing back and forth between the two.

Is there something between Senior Sister Jiang and Junior Brother Lin?

Probably not.

On other occasions, they’d definitely stay for this gossip, but with the competition imminent, both lacked interest, and after greeting Jiang Qing and Lin Chen, they parted ways.

”Does Senior Sister Jiang need anything?”

Lin Chen was a bit perplexed, wondering why Senior Sister Jiang would call him.

”Would you be willing to spar with me, Junior Brother Lin?”

”Senior Sister, are you joking with me?”

Lin Chen’s mouth twitched; Jiang Qing had already opened eight acupoints, nearly nine!

Yet, he was somewhat tempted.

”If Senior Sister wishes to instruct Junior Brother, I’d be deeply grateful.”

Hearing Lin Chen agree, Jiang Qing smiled broadly, ”I will limit my strength to match your realm, Junior Brother Lin.”

Lin Chen somewhat understood, Senior Sister Jiang didn’t wish to duel but rather to spar with the Water Cloud Palm.

His Water Cloud Palm had reached small success, as had Senior Sister Jiang’s. If Senior Sister Jiang limits herself to six acupoints, it becomes a contest of their Water Cloud Palm expertise.

As they headed to the Martial Arts Arena, a servant suddenly rushed over.

”Young Master Lin, someone’s at the hall’s entrance looking for you; might be someone from your village, including someone claiming to be your elder brother, and I noticed there were also people from the Government Office.”

Upon hearing the servant’s words, Lin Chen’s eyes narrowed; his elder brother looking for him, along with people from the Government Office?

”Senior Sister Jiang, I have urgent matters, and this spar might be delayed.”

Lin Chen cupped his hands towards Jiang Qing, apologized, and prepared to leave.

”I will go with you, Junior Brother.”

Jiang Qing’s words surprised Lin Chen; the servant’s words were clear, indicating a family matter.

However, with Senior Sister Jiang offering to come along, Lin Chen thought it over and didn’t refuse, since his family had no secrets to hide.

The two quickly headed to the front entrance of the hall, where Lin Chen, stepping out the door, saw his elder brother, Gu Fei, the village head, two fellow villagers, and a government soldier he seemed to remember having seen once, looking puzzled.

”Village head, Brother!”

As Lin Chen reached the entrance, his brother Lin Liang and Village Head Zhao Canghe among others noticed Lin Chen.

Among them, a disheveled-haired woman rushed toward Lin Chen upon seeing him, and at three feet away, suddenly knelt with a thump.

”Lin Chen, please save my Qianqian!”