Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

”Young Master Lin, shall we leave together?”

Liu Yue glanced at Lin Chen, blinking her eyes. Lin Chen nodded in agreement, ”Alright.”

He understood Liu Yue’s intention in asking him along. Though Liu Yue admitted to killing Zhuang Qiang and Zhuang Lei, the Zhuang Family dared not act against Liu Yue, but there was no guarantee they wouldn’t vent their anger on him.

”Yue, who is he?”

Liu Mei looked at her niece. Given her niece’s pride, it was rare for peers to catch her eye, let alone someone of the opposite sex.

”Aunt, I’m able to fulfill the clan’s requirements thanks to the help of Young Master Lin.”

Liu Yue didn’t mention the Sect Introduction Order. Although Gao Yongsi had demanded it from her in front of everyone, most were unaware of its significance. Mentioning it outside could invite unnecessary trouble if it reached the wrong ears.

”If that’s the case, let’s go together then.”

Liu Mei nodded, leading Lin Chen and Liu Yue out. The eyes of the Zhuang Family glinted with anger at the group, but without the Clan Leader’s orders, they could only express their rage through glares.

”Young Master Lin.”

Dan Muqing couldn’t help speaking as she saw Lin Chen about to leave.

Lin Chen paused, ”Does Miss Dan have something to say?”

”I thank Young Master Lin for helping my Dan Family secure first place. If you have time in the future, you are welcome to visit my Dan Family, and we will certainly treat you with honor.”

Lin Chen gazed at Dan Muqing for a moment, understanding the underlying promise. It was her assurance to take care of Yu Qing and her brother.

”Alright.”

Dan Muqing relaxed when Lin Chen accepted, realizing that Gu Fei hadn’t completely lost favor with the Dan Family, leaving room for redemption.

However, the crowd watched curiously as Dan Muqing called out to Lin Chen and as Liu Yue intended to accompany him, wondering about the young man’s background that made these two beauties so interested.

Only the disciples emerging from the relic were not too surprised.

They had witnessed Lin Chen’s prowess firsthand. With such talent, he would be a welcome guest in any household, as any family would want such a worthy son-in-law.

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After half a two-hour period.

The outline of Coastal County’s city was no longer visible. Lin Chen halted.

”Miss Liu, elder... Let’s part ways here.” Lin Chen spoke to bid farewell.

He intended to return to Liang, which was not on the same path as Liu Yue’s.

At this distance, even if the Zhuang Family had thoughts of pursuing him, it would be too late.

”Where is Young Master Lin heading?” Liu Yue asked curiously.

”To Sanshan County.”

Sanshan County, on the Zhao border, lay ahead, beyond which was Liang’s territory.

Liu Yue’s bright eyes gleamed, ”Young Master Lin isn’t from Zhao?”

”No, I am not from Zhao.”

Lin Chen didn’t deny his nationality.

Liu Yue pondered, not pressing further, ”Since that’s the case, I’ll escort Young Master Lin a little further.”

Faced with Liu Yue’s offer of escort, Lin Chen didn’t refuse. The escort lasted three days, during which Liu Mei disappeared, but Lin Chen knew Liu Yue’s aunt was surely watching from afar.

”Miss Liu, let’s stop here. Escorting someone so far eventually calls for parting; it needn’t continue further.”

In three days’ journey, riding horses the whole way, they had covered several counties.

”Alright, then this little girl wishes Young Master Lin a safe journey.”

Liu Yue didn’t insist, smiled broadly, and bid farewell to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen rode away, and once his figure vanished over the horizon, Liu Mei reappeared.

”What, Aunt saw you wanted to escort him all the way home, couldn’t bear to part?”

Liu Mei smiled teasingly; it was her first time seeing her niece care so much for a young man.

”Aunt, you don’t know Lin Fei’s strength. I used our family heirloom, the Sword in the Umbrella Spirit Soldier, to kill Gao Yongsi, but if it were Lin Fei, he wouldn’t even need a Spirit Soldier to do so.”

”Is that so?”

Liu Mei’s eyebrow arched in surprise.

Gao Yongsi was eighth on the Earth List, recognized by the Martial Arts Garden’s Hidden Dragon List, and those who made the list weren’t pushovers.

”In the relic...”

Liu Yue briefly described the battles in the relic.

”None of those Zhao geniuses match Lin Fei in my mind, which is why I wasn’t surprised when Lin Fei said he was from Liang. Only a vast land like Liang could produce such a genius as Lin Fei.”

Liang and Han were recognized by the other nations as the strongest in the Martial Path.

”Moreover, he showed no interest in the Sect Introduction Order, which I find puzzling.”

Liu Mei pondered, ”What you say interests me, too. Liang does have a genius named Lin, but the realm doesn’t match.”

”Aunt, do you mean Lin Chen, the top of the Human List on the Hidden Dragon List? When Lin Fei said he’s from Liang, I thought of Lin Chen, but that Lin Chen hasn’t even Entered the Grade, while Lin Fei can match an Eighth-Grade Martial Artist. They can’t be the same person.”

”Have you considered Lin Fei’s name might be fake?”

”Yes, and I think it’s not just possible; the name is fake.”

Liu Mei was genuinely puzzled by her niece’s response, ”Knowing it’s fake, wouldn’t you want to know his real name?”

”There’s nothing to ask. If fate allows, I’ll learn it the next time we meet.”

Liu Yue smiled mischievously. By not asking now, she could, next time, use it as an excuse to express mock grievance, compelling Lin Fei to apologize.

”Yue, that smile of yours makes Aunt a bit baffled.”

”Aunt, let’s return home. Grandfather must be impatient by now.”

”Alright, alright, I won’t ask anymore. Our Yue has grown up and has her secrets.”

”Aunt~”