Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Chapter 419: Chapter 7: Apprenticing to the Dean and Learning the Hardship of Nine Revolutions

The end-of-year examination at Canglan Martial Arts Academy is more important for those who have been in the academy for a year or two. As for new students... they are just a decoration.

All assessments at the academy do not distinguish between new and old students.

The Refining Viscera Realm is different from the Opening Acupoints Realm. The Opening Acupoints Realm involves unlocking 24 acupoints one by one, whereas the Refining Viscera Realm only requires refining the five viscera, so many new students may not necessarily be inferior to the older students.

Talented new students, over several months, may not necessarily be worse than older students.

”The instructor is here. They should be here to take you.”

Qu Feng briefly introduced some details of the academy. Once Lin Chen joins the academy, they will issue a disciple handbook, and Junior Brother Lin will naturally know then.

”Instructor Zhao.”

”Hmm, this must be Lin Chen.”

Zhao Hai smiled warmly at Lin Chen, ”Okay, leave Lin Chen to me. You can head back.”

”Alright.”

Qu Feng agreed and said to Lin Chen before leaving, ”Junior Brother Lin, I live at the foot of the Seventh Peak. You can come to find me when you have time.”

”Why find you?”

Zhao Hai’s expression turned stern, ”Qu Feng, I’m telling you, it’s one thing for you to be lazy yourself, but don’t lead others astray.”

Qu Feng’s laziness was notorious in the academy, despite having decent martial path talent, he was not proactive in cultivation, always barely passing the evaluations.

”Hehe, Instructor Zhao, how could I lead Junior Brother Lin astray? Cultivation requires a balance of work and rest. If you cultivate constantly, you might develop a heart demon.” Qu Feng seemed unconcerned by Zhao Hai’s words, as he was used to being criticized by the instructors at the academy.

The instructors’ criticisms went in one ear and out the other for him, and as for changing... that was absolutely impossible.

”Get lost!”

Zhao Hai glared at Qu Feng in exasperation, and after Qu Feng left, he smiled again at Lin Chen, ”Lin Chen, your martial path talent is higher than Qu Feng’s, so do not learn from him. If he were a bit more diligent, he would have entered the grade long ago.”

”Disciple will remember.”

”Hmm, follow me.”

Zhao Hai led Lin Chen into the academy, turning to the left, and finally entered a large hall.

[Canglan Master Hall]

”Lin Chen, this contains information on all the instructors in Liang. According to academy rules, it’s usually the instructors who choose the disciples. However, given your special circumstances, the academy has decided to let you choose your own instructor.”

Zhao Hai handed over a stack of papers upon entering the hall. Lin Chen was a bit confused as he took them, but upon hearing Zhao Hai’s explanation, he suddenly understood.

Is this special treatment for me?

Other disciples are chosen by the instructors, while I get to choose the instructor.

”Vice Director?”

Seeing the instructor information on the first piece of paper, Lin Chen’s mouth slightly opened. He did not expect the first instructor to be the Vice Director.

Normally, someone of the Vice Director’s level wouldn’t take on the role of guiding disciples.

”Vice Director Qin is a martial arts powerhouse of our academy. He’s entered the Third Grade and has cultivated many disciples. He is very experienced in guiding disciples and capable of teaching according to the student’s ability. Choosing Vice Director Qin as an instructor would definitely be advantageous for you.”

Zhao Hai introduced with a grin, although the Director is rather shameless, but his own teacher is not bad either.

The teacher specifically asked him to place his information at the front, so Lin Chen would see it first. Besides, with Zhao Hai’s influence, there was a chance Lin Chen might choose him directly.

”I... I’ll take another look first.”

Unfortunately, Lin Chen did not choose directly. Zhao Hai had a trace of disappointment in his eyes. He had done his best as a disciple, but if he kept persisting, and the other Vice Directors or the Dean found out, he wouldn’t be at advantage.

No point sacrificing himself for the teacher.

The second piece of paper described an instructor, and so did the third, all of Seventh Grade realm.

Could it be as Zhao Hai said, that Vice Director Qin is indeed the best choice for me?

Lin Chen pondered to himself and subconsciously pulled out a paper from the back. A glance at it left him stunned.

”Hua Qianwu, Director of Canglan Martial Arts Academy...”

After realizing what was on the paper, Lin Chen looked up at Zhao Hai with a puzzled expression.

Doesn’t this Instructor Zhao understand social courtesy?

Putting the Director’s information at the end?

”Ahem, these instructors’ information is stacked in the order it was collected.”

Zhao Hai faced Lin Chen’s stares with a calm demeanor, for it wasn’t exactly a lie; Dean Hua did indeed submit theirs last.

Knowing that this Instructor Zhao even placed the Dean’s information at the end, Lin Chen was no longer anxious and looked through each one. There were 30 documents in total: one Dean, four Vice Directors, and twenty-five instructors.

After reviewing them, Lin Chen had a clear idea.

”Instructor Zhao, I choose Dean Hua!”

Lin Chen believed that anyone with a sound mind would know how to make the most beneficial choice for themselves.

”Alright, I’ll first take you to register, then after that, I’ll take you to meet the Dean.”

Zhao Hai sighed inwardly, ”Teacher, it’s not that I didn’t try; it’s just that as a teacher, you can’t compare with Dean Hua.”

If you were Second Grade, the Dean, then Lin Chen would definitely have chosen you.

The registration process at Canglan Martial Arts Academy was simple, or perhaps it was because Zhao Hai was personally accompanying him; the procedures were completed very quickly. Twelve sets of academy disciple uniforms were issued, corresponding to the four seasons: spring, summer, autumn, and winter, with three sets for each season.

”As for the dormitory where Lin Chen will live... once you meet with Dean Hua, the Dean will arrange it.”