Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 252: Chapter 73: Li Zhe’s Scheme, Lin Chen’s Strategy

Originally, he also wanted to persuade Lin Chen a bit more, but upon seeing the determined look in Lin Chen’s eyes, he knew that persuasion would be futile. The real reason he accepted Lin Chen’s proposal was that he recalled the records of Lin Chen’s training in the Martial Hall and Martial Arts Hall, brought by his disciple.

In the Martial Hall of Kaohe Town, Lin Chen rose to prominence and secured first place in the hall.

He had seen the descriptions in the documents, detailing how Lin Chen’s strength increased from three hundred to six hundred jin in a mere month, and eventually culminated in cultivating Essence Qi; it was nothing short of a miracle.

The reason it didn’t cause much shock was simply due to the low realm.

In the Martial Arts Realm, there are numerous ways to help a young man cultivate Essence Qi within a few months. If one is willing to pay the price, achieving this within a month is not difficult.

Lin Chen probably also has his own secrets.

This was Qiu Rufeng’s assessment, but he didn’t intend to disclose this to Bu Wenbin, even though they had been friends for years.

”Let’s set aside the matter of being the model student of the Jiangnan Dao for now. I’ve heard from Director Bu about your performance in the special training ground; it was quite good.”

”Director Bu?”

Lin Chen was somewhat taken aback. Wasn’t he an Academic Platform Lord?

”Xing Huaifeng has left, but the Raozhou Prefecture Military Affairs Department cannot be without a director. The Military Affairs Hall has decided to appoint Lord Bu as the Director of the Raozhou Military Affairs Department.”

Seeing Lin Chen’s surprised expression, Qiu Rufeng amiably offered an explanation.

Bu Wenbin being appointed as the Director of Raozhou Prefecture’s Military Affairs Department was partly due to his own influence. It wasn’t just because Bu Wenbin himself was a Seventh-Grade Martial Artist, but also because after the Xing Huaifeng incident, the Military Affairs Hall was concerned about further complications, prompting them to appoint Bu Wenbin as Director to ensure stability.

The relationship between him and Bu Wenbin is well known to the dignitaries of the Military Affairs Hall, much like the way they are aware of the ties between Xing Huaifeng and Li Yuan.

Now, with Lin Chen training in the special training ground, Bu Wenbin, serving as the Academic Platform there, had a mentor-like relationship with Lin Chen akin to that between a Martial Arts Hall Master and a student within the hall.

With these two layers of relationships in place, Bu Wenbin taking on the role of Director at the Raozhou Military Affairs Department would only serve to protect Lin Chen.

If the Huo Family dares to intervene, they will face the sharp blade of the Military Affairs Department!

In this regard, the Military Affairs Hall places significant importance on Lin Chen.

”Lin Chen, you must understand that the Military Affairs Hall is the authority overseeing Jiangnan Dao, considering the region as a whole. While you are a student of Jiangnan Dao, so is Li Zhe. Do not think the Military Affairs Hall is biased towards anyone.”

Qiu Rufeng once again reminded Lin Chen, fearing that Lin Chen might harbor resentment towards the Military Affairs Hall.

”I understand, and I have never blamed the Military Affairs Hall.”

Lin Chen immediately assured, his words sincere, as he truly never bore any grudge against the dignitaries of the Military Affairs Hall.

Senior Yan had already analyzed the situation with him, and having lived two lifetimes, he was not a naive youth with a clean slate.

”Good, as long as you can understand.”

Qiu Rufeng stroked his beard, and then a booklet appeared in his hand.

”You acquired that bow from the Treasure Vault. While I couldn’t trace its origin, someone from the Military Affairs Hall notified me to pass this arrow technique manual to you.”

”Thank you, sir.”

Lin Chen received it with both hands, not in a hurry to flip through it.

”Is there anything else?”

”I wish to know, with Lord Bu going to Raozhou, what about the special training ground here?”

”The Academic Platform of the special training ground will still be under my jurisdiction until the next appointment is made. But is there any issue?”

Bu Wenbin looked at Lin Chen with a smile. While both the positions of Academic Platform and Director are of the same tier, the former offers more opportunities for achievements, and with achievements, one can exchange for the resources needed for cultivation.

Back when he and Qiu Rufeng were both Seventh Grade, Qiu Rufeng managed to advance to Sixth Grade before him, simply because he gained more achievements during his tenure as Director of the Raozhou Military Affairs Department.

He understood that the upper management’s purpose in sending him to Raozhou was, bluntly speaking, to protect Lin Chen.

A dignified Seventh-Grade Martial Artist providing protection for someone like Lin Chen, an Opening Acupoints youngster, was almost unbelievable if spoken out loud.

Old Qiu believed he made a significant contribution, not knowing that ever since Lin Chen left the special training ground and returned home, the Military Affairs Hall had been in communication, asking him to report Lin Chen’s performance there in detail.

It seems that the dignitaries were also contemplating the choice between Lin Chen and Li Zhe, decisively dealing with Xing Huaifeng by relegating him to the frontier, and having him go to Raozhou, suggesting that the report he sent had played a major role.

”The cultivation resources at the special training ground?” Lin Chen asked, somewhat embarrassed.

Even with the added advantage of his Natural Progress Life Chart, rapid breakthroughs would require matching resource consumption.

”I will instruct Chen Ping and the others; as long as you can absorb it, we’ll supply you with as much as you need.”

Bu Wenbin chuckled, having thought Lin Chen was going to make a significant request.

The special training ground never lacks resources; Lin Chen is only in the Opening Acupoints Realm, so how many resources could he possibly need?

However, Qiu Rufeng gave Lin Chen a meaningful glance.

”I need to return to the Military Affairs Hall, so I won’t stay any longer. It’s a tumultuous time with numerous official duties.”

”I’ll see you out, sir,” Lin Chen quickly offered.

”No need, carry on with your training.”

Qiu Rufeng declined, with Bu Wenbin eventually seeing him off while Lin Chen returned to the bamboo grove to start reading the arrow technique manual in his hand.

Just opening the first page of the manual, Lin Chen couldn’t help but twitch his mouth.

On the first page, in large characters, it read: ”To those not fearful of life and death, do not learn this technique.”

The ancestors on the Martial Path of Liang sure love adding their personal touches to the manuals.

Lin Chen thought of the ”Essentials of True Blood Refining Acupoints” and the ”True Understanding of the Extreme Origin Acupoints” he had seen, which contained similar words.

It seems that aside from the no-nonsense Cultivation Techniques provided by the Martial Arts Hall, other techniques have this kind of wording.

Only upon reaching the second page did Lin Chen realize why the senior stated that those not fearful of life and death shouldn’t learn this technique.

When he turned to the second page, Lin Chen understood that the senior’s interpretation of fearing life and death was different from what he had imagined.

[”Being afraid of death, one arrow dispatched must claim the enemy’s life, no chance for a second.”]

”This senior really knows how to create a catchy headline,” Lin Chen couldn’t help but mutter.

PS: Apologies, it took a while to write this part as I needed to consolidate some feedback from readers and adjust the overall outline. As an apology, I owe everyone another update, plus an additional one for monthly tickets, making it two owed updates, which will be delivered within a week.