Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

"Qin Kingdom?"

"Yes, the territory of the Qin Kingdom two thousand years ago was equivalent to the current Five Kingdoms. The Body Tempering Technique is said to have disappeared because to cultivate it, one needed the unique special energy from each of the Five Kingdoms. It seems the Earth Evil Qi from Huang Mountain is one of them."

Lin Chen pondered, if that’s the case, does he need to visit the other four kingdoms to pursue Body Tempering?

But it’s not just about whether he can go to the other four kingdoms; even if he goes, he doesn’t know what exactly is needed for Body Tempering.

The Earth Evil Qi is just the name given by the anscestor of the Huang Family to the energy contained in the mist of the valley. It might have been called something else during the Qin Kingdom era.

"Regarding this matter, I will help you search for information and send you a letter when there’s news."

"Thank you, Instructor."

"You are my disciple, there’s no need to mention trouble," Jia Nanzhu said with a smile, waving his hand. "Since you wish to entirely disappear from the White Fox incident, then leave Jiangnan Dao and head towards the Canglan Martial Arts Academy. This year’s Canglan Martial Arts Academy is quite lively, more so than previous years. The other three academies must regret it deeply."

Lin Chen: "?"

"Because you left your name seven times on Martial Arts Mountain and chose the Canglan Martial Arts Academy, also being hailed as the Liang student model, the Canglan Martial Arts Academy has recruited many promising talents this time. In the past, these young talents would only consider the Qingyun Martial Arts Academy, Capital City Martial Academy, and Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy. Canglan was never in their choices."

With a smile, Jia Nanzhu said, "The other day, a letter came from Canglan, inquiring when you will arrive. They plan to have an academy instructor meet you at the East Sea Path border. To have an academy arrange an instructor to meet you, that’s a unique honor for you."

"I plan to set off for the Canglan Martial Arts Academy in three days."

"Good."

Jia Nanzhu nodded, "I’ll inform the Canglan Martial Arts Academy on your behalf. However, it takes a five-day journey from Jiangnan Dao to the Canglan Martial Arts Academy. I won’t accompany you this time, so you’ll make the journey alone."

"Instructor, are you sure you won’t secretly follow me or send someone to protect me?"

Lin Chen asked with a smile, Jia Nanzhu slightly squinted, "I won’t secretly follow you, nor will I send anyone to protect you. This part of the journey is yours to travel alone, as it is for all Liang prodigies."

Not secretly send anyone?

After all, he’s not just any prodigy.

Lin Chen had some doubts in his heart, but as his instructor said, the Martial Path is ultimately up to oneself. If he knew there was secret protection, he would be less cautious at times.

Moreover, he also had the Martial Arts Seal. The Martial Arts Seal contains the Grade-Entering Martial Artists’ Martial Path Will, which serves as a life-saving card.

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Back home, Lin Chen originally planned to spend the next three days with his parents before heading to the Canglan Martial Arts Academy.

However, the next day, the entire Linhu Village, or rather Poyang County and Raozhou Prefecture, was once again in an uproar.

This time, it had nothing to do with Lin Chen.

The Liang Imperial Court issued a document titled "Proclamation to the People of Liang."

The document completely disclosed the matters of the Demon Race, detailing the sins committed by the Demon Race in Liang, including the battles between Liang’s predecessors and the Demon Race.

Once the document was issued, it sparked an immediate uproar among the Liang populace.

Even commoners, while selling goods along the streets, could not help but mention the Demon Race in their conversations.

But, as Lin Chen had expected, the people of Liang were not frightened by the Imperial Court’s disclosure of the Demon Race’s strength; rather, they were more outraged, especially in Jiangnan Dao, where the reaction was most intense.

In Linhu Village.

Lin Chen stood in front of the ancestral shrine, looking at the youthful faces gazing up at him with eager eyes.

The morning light slanted through the eaves, glistening on the beads of sweat on the young boys’ foreheads. His peripheral vision took in Su Tong standing at the end of the crowd, fingers clenched on the edge of his garment, his back straight as an arrow.

The day after following the instructor to Huizhou Prefecture, Su Tong’s family moved to Linhu Village. Mrs. Su, being frail, was given some light sewing tasks by the village head, and Su Tong practiced martial arts with the Linhu Village youths at the shrine, receiving two meals a day.

Today, he was to leave Linhu Village, and upon learning of his departure, the village head specifically called him to the shrine to encourage the village youths.

"Learning martial arts, what benefits does it bring? I suppose your elders have already told you what my achievements in recent times reveal," Lin Chen began, and the light in the youths’ eyes brightened.

Their reason for learning martial arts was indeed inspired by Brother Lin’s achievements.

"Martial arts can bring glory to your ancestors, let your family live well, and elevate you to great heights, but... martial arts go beyond just that."

"Why did the Grand Ancestor Emperor establish a national Martial Arts policy?"

"Not only to give common people a chance to stand out but also because of the threat posed by the Demon Race."

"You should be aware of what’s written in the Imperial Court document these past few days, detailing the unspeakable sins the Demon Race has committed against our Jiangnan Dao and Poyang County."

"To never suffer such humiliation again, every youth of Liang must be like a dragon!"

"Martial arts are also for protecting our families and our country!"

"I look forward to hearing from the village head of your growth."

Seeing these eager eyes, Lin Chen didn’t delay further and turned to leave.

PS: "End of this Volume"