Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 193: Chapter 53: Lin Chen Shows His True Strength (Part 2)

Does it matter to me if you’re strict or not?

Jiang Kui was a bit stunned and asked again, ”Have you perfected the Iron Bone Skill?”

”Yes.”

Lin Chen nodded. Jiang Kui swiftly reached out to grab Lin Chen’s arm, and the moment his palm touched Lin Chen’s arm, he felt the shock coming from it.

Indeed, it was the characteristic of the Iron Bone Skill in perfection.

Walking the path of Extreme Martial Arts, and advancing to the perfection of the second cultivation technique so quickly, especially such a difficult Horizontal Training like the Iron Bone Skill!

Although he wasn’t flustered, Jiang Kui was no longer bothered by the regret of missing another talented student because of Lin Chen.

Lin Chen’s displayed potential in martial arts was no less than that of that other student.

”On this part of our journey, there is much cold fog. In this boat, there is a medicinal wine to ward off the cold. When you feel the chill, just help yourself to a drink.”

Jiang Kui reached out and placed a wine jug on a small table at the side of the cabin in front of Lin Chen. Lin Chen had noticed this jug long ago and seeing Lord Jiang’s action, he understood. If it weren’t for his words, this Lord Jiang likely wouldn’t have reminded him to drink to keep warm until they reached their destination.

”Lord, my Qi blood is strong, a bit of cold fog should be bearable,” Lin Chen confidently said.

”Do not underestimate the cold fog in the depths of the lake. Even Viscera-Refining Martial Artists find it hard to endure. Even if you are on the path of Extreme Martial Arts, with Qi and blood far exceeding martial artists of the same realm, you have only opened fourteen acupoints.”

Jiang Kui, not annoyed by Lin Chen’s confident words, patiently explained once more.

”Thank you, Lord, for your reminder.”

”No need for such politeness. It is my duty to see to the transport and care of you students during the journey.”

Hearing these words, Lin Chen silently gave Lord Jiang a thumbs up in his heart.

”Since you have perfected two cultivation techniques, the next one you choose must be a Leg Technique. As for the Water Cloud Palm you mentioned, there’s no need to continue cultivating it.”

”Even if I wanted to, I couldn’t,” Lin Chen chuckled.

”Why?”

”Not long ago, I was lucky enough to perfect the Water Cloud Palm as well.”

The smile on Jiang Kui’s face stiffened as he looked at Lin Chen’s bashful smile, suddenly finding it somewhat glaring.

Three perfected techniques?

If he wasn’t certain Lin Chen wouldn’t lie, and someone told him at another time that a student had perfected three cultivation techniques in just half a year, he would absolutely scoff.

Shocked? I haven’t even mentioned that both the Water Cloud Palm and Clear Wind Palm have reached Limit Breaking.

Feeling the complexity in Lord Jiang’s gaze, Lin Chen decided to hold back a bit; what he had revealed so far was already enough.

A moment later.

Jiang Kui reached out again to grab two wine cups from the table on the side, intending to fetch the wine jug.

”How could I trouble the Lord to pour wine for me?”

Lin Chen quickly stood up, took the wine jug first, poured a cup for Jiang Kui, and then poured one for himself.

The wine was pure green with a refreshing fragrance.

Jiang Kui picked up his cup and drank it in one go. After calming his inner shock, he spoke, ”No wonder you could defeat a near Opening Acupoints Snake Monster. Perfecting the Iron Bone Skill plus two perfected Palm Techniques, that Snake Monster was indeed unlucky to meet you.”

”Lord Fang and Lord Su said the same,” Lin Chen chuckled, intentionally speaking close words.

As long as Lord Jiang wasn’t a fool, he would know that Lord Su and Lord Fang took great care of him, and now saying that Lord Fang and Lord Su also said this was to draw close to him.

”Haha, it appears I am in agreement with Lord Su and the others.”

Jiang Kui laughed heartily. He could naturally sense Lin Chen’s intent, but now he also intended to draw close to Lin Chen.

With both having the same thought, the subsequent conversation was extremely harmonious.

”This session has thirty individuals meeting the Genius Criteria of the Military Affairs Hall, with four from Raozhou Prefecture. However, one has a special circumstance, so you might not meet them.”

Jiang Kui knew why Lin Chen sought closeness with him, mainly to understand the situation regarding this special training.

The Military Affairs Hall did not require secrecy from the officials transporting the students, as once they reached the special training ground, the Military Affairs Hall would inform them.

By informing them now, it was merely letting them know in advance, allowing for a mental preparation.

Lin Chen nodded slightly, not inquiring about who the four students from Raozhou Prefecture were, knowing he’d find out naturally upon reaching the special training ground. Instead, he continued to pour wine for Lord Jiang.

”The Military Affairs Hall places great importance on you students. It will tailor training for you, targeting your cultivation techniques and directions. During these three months, the martial path resources needed for breakthroughs are fully covered by the Military Affairs Hall.”

Jiang Kui said meaningfully, ”In these three months, you should break through as many realms as you can. Such an opportunity won’t come again.”

Unlimited resources for martial arts cultivation!

As long as your body can absorb and handle it.

Lin Chen felt his heartbeat quicken slightly. He was already entering the later phases of the Opening Acupoints Realm, and his Life Chart was gaining momentum.

The further along, the faster the realm breakthroughs happen.

So, he could take full advantage of the Military Affairs Hall’s generosity.

”Although the Military Affairs Hall will provide enough cultivation resources, resources are not the most important aspect of this special training for you students. During the three months of training, the Military Affairs Hall has arranged an examination for you, but the examination here differs from those in the martial hall, possibly starting in ways you can’t imagine.”

An examination in the martial hall?

Lin Chen recalled that examinations in the martial hall had two types, one being sparring, and the other being the improvement of techniques and realms.

So, the special training for these geniuses by the Military Affairs Hall was assessed by another standard?

”If you get the chance, you must improve your examination ranking. The ranking in the examination determines whether you’ll gain any significant benefits from this special training.”

Jiang Kui stopped here, not continuing.

He had shared all he could within his authority; beyond that, it was up to Lin Chen to understand on his own.

Many students coming here actually knew this, but given Lin Chen’s background as a fisherman’s son from a small village, he likely didn’t know this.

”Do not underestimate anyone in the special training ground.”

Lin Chen’s eyes narrowed, knowing this was perhaps the most valuable piece of information Lord Jiang could reveal to him.

The closeness he fostered had finally borne fruit.

”Thank you, Lord, for your warning. I am very grateful.”

Lin Chen continued to pour more wine for Jiang Kui, filling his own cup as well, and raised his glass in a toast.

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After finishing the jug of wine, Jiang Kui returned to the deck.

Maybe because of the wine, Lin Chen did not feel the chill that Jiang Kui mentioned.

After some time, Lin Chen felt the boat stop, and his eyes lit up, had they arrived?

”Lin Chen, we’ll need to change paths now.”

Hearing Lord Jiang’s voice, Lin Chen walked out of the cabin to find himself surrounded by thick fog, so dense he couldn’t see his feet.

”Just keep moving forward!”

Jiang Kui’s voice came again to his ear, yet Lin Chen couldn’t see him.

”Alright!”

After a moment, Lin Chen nodded in response, and without knowing if Lord Jiang could see him, he began walking forward, not caring if he misstepped.

During that brief moment, Jiang Kui’s earlier words in the cabin flashed through his mind.

The examination here was different from the martial hall and could appear in unexpected ways, perhaps it was already starting now.

Lin Chen strode forward, and not far away, Jiang Kui holding an hourglass stood at Lin Chen’s left side. At the same time, a middle-aged man appeared on Jiang Kui’s right side.

The man held a pen in one hand and a booklet in the other, observing Lin Chen’s every move carefully.

As Lin Chen stepped forward for the first time, the man quickly wrote, ”Lin Chen, stepping forward after a moment, covering half a foot with each step...”