Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 323: Chapter 100: Show Lin Chen Your Sincerity

Linhu Village!

Jia Nanzhu brought Lin Chen, personally receiving the representatives from the three Martial Arts Academies.

When the instructors from the three academies saw Jia Nanzhu also in Linhu Village, a look of helplessness appeared in their eyes.

The reason why they did not notify the Raozhou Prefecture Martial Affairs Hall, or even go to Poyang County, but instead came directly to Linhu Village to find Lin Chen, was because they knew Lin Chen had returned to Linhu Village and wanted to take the initiative.

As the recruitment instructors for the martial academies, they have dealt with the Martial Affairs Halls of various regions. Each region’s Martial Affairs Hall will recommend some outstanding candidates to the academies.

However, the academies will not accept these recommendations solely because of the Martial Affairs Hall’s endorsement; they will give admission examination qualification based on the information provided if the candidate meets the criteria.

Apart from the hall’s recommendation, candidates who are confident in their abilities can also apply to take the examination, though the chance of passing is typically low.

Generally, the Martial Affairs Halls of various regions wish all candidates could be admitted to the academy and push even the less promising ones; those not even pushed by their region are far below the academy’s requirements.

Only in a few special instances will the academies proactively recruit, such as when someone leaves a mark on Martial Arts Mountain.

”Lord Jia, isn’t this unnecessary? Our Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy has taken good care of your Jiangnan Dao in the past.”

Song Zhixue looked at Jia Nanzhu, feeling dissatisfied with Jia Nanzhu’s demand that the three academies negotiate one by one.

In the past, the Jiangnan Dao Martial Affairs Hall was not like this; when recommending candidates to our academy, they spoke sweetly, almost explicitly saying our academy was their backyard, sending candidates immediately when asked.

But now that they truly have a wanted candidate, their attitude is entirely different.

Wasn’t it supposed to be the backyard? Why are we now required to offer terms individually and privately?

Jia Nanzhu’s expression remained unchanged; things have changed.

In the past, there was no choice; Jiangnan Dao didn’t produce particularly outstanding candidates, so they had to speak well when recommending candidates to academies.

Backyard rhetoric was not exclusive to Lingxiao but was also spoken to Qingyun and Capital City Martial Arts Academies, including Canglan.

These words were mere formalities; despite the sweet talk, no special care was given to Jiangnan Dao by the academies. Admission still relied on passing the examination.

”Lord Jia, your approach will give our academy a poor impression of Jiangnan Dao.” Qingyun Academy’s instructor also pressured.

Jia Nanzhu remained unmoved, his old face smiling without warmth: ”Did Qingyun Academy previously have a good impression of Jiangnan Dao? How do I recall last year our Jiangnan Dao Martial Affairs Hall recommended three candidates to Qingyun, and Qingyun Academy accepted none.”

Ye Yuan was struck dumb by Jia Nanzhu’s retort; the academies naturally wouldn’t provide special treatment due to flattering words from Jiangnan Dao.

Martial academies recruit candidates solely based on personal abilities.

However, a few regions are indeed special, and academies offer some leniency because candidates there tend to be more capable.

”Our Jiangnan Dao is not near the capital, unlike Hedong and Jiangbei regions; now that by rare fortune we have Lin Chen, we naturally strive for the best terms for him. If this displeases you, feel free to leave.”

Jia Nanzhu cared little for the pressure from the three academies, unless they don’t want Lin Chen.

Would any academy forsake a genius who has left a mark on Martial Arts Mountain?

There’s competition among prefectures within Jiangnan Dao, as well as fierce rivalry among the four major academies in Liang, excluding the Demon-slaying Academy; no academy would not want a candidate like Lin Chen.

The initiative previously lay with the academies; now it’s with Lin Chen, and Jia Nanzhu certainly wouldn’t be polite.

Even if negotiations break down, it’s no loss; he doesn’t represent Jiangnan Dao, but as Lin Chen’s teacher, he fights for Lin Chen’s interests.

Upon hearing Jia Nanzhu’s direct words, Ye Yuan indeed considered leaving; Jiangnan Dao treated Lin Chen as a treasure!

In other regions, even if someone left a mark on Martial Arts Mountain, there wouldn’t be rude demands for private terms from the three academies. It was fair competition, openly knowing each academy’s offer before deciding whether to increase offers.

These private terms imply competitors are unaware of each other’s offers, making them likely to increase terms to secure a candidate, completely losing the initiative.

”Lord Jia, Lin Chen’s martial potential is indeed commendable but is still at the Opening Acupoints Realm, and potential is just potential; best not to overextend,”

Ye Yuan spoke again, with Song Zhixue and another sharing his sentiments silently.

”Ah, since the three of you cannot accept, let’s drop it. I’ll discuss with Canglan Academy when their people arrive,” Jia Nanzhu sighed. ”Indeed, it’s my wishful thinking; Lin Chen has only left a mark on Martial Arts Mountain twice; not worthy of this treatment.”

Swish!

Ye Yuan and the other two’s pupils contracted sharply, staring at Jia Nanzhu: ”Lord Jia, is what you said true?”