Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

If you’re talking about the most famous prodigy in the Opening Acupoints and Refining the Viscera Realm this year, there’s only one: Lin Chen from Jiangnan Dao Raozhou Prefecture.

"I... I don’t know why I didn’t think of it. Brother Lin is from Jiangnan Dao and is in the Refining Viscera Realm..."

"Senior Brother, who would have thought that a model student from Liang Martial Path Academy would spend one tael of silver to stand on the deck for four hours." The junior brother next to him also spoke leisurely.

As soon as these words came out, they instantly received unanimous agreement from all present.

Zhu Chen and the others had the same thoughts in their hearts. Isn’t this fooling people?

If this senior brother from the Martial Arts Academy hadn’t said it himself or if he hadn’t revealed his identity, they wouldn’t have believed it.

Lin Chen didn’t know what the others on the boat were thinking. After boarding, under Qu Feng’s introduction, he greeted a few other senior brothers from the academy.

"Junior Brother Lin, let’s enter the city first. I’ll host a reception banquet for you today."

"Thank you, Senior Brother."

Since his presence was exposed, Lin Chen knew that this reception was inevitable.

This commotion also attracted the attention of others. With Qu Feng having no way to conceal it, news of Lin Chen’s appearance spread throughout the dock in no time.

Everyone’s attention was directed towards this area, with many Opening Acupoints Realm youngsters frantically rushing over.

Lin Chen had become more than just a name.

In the eyes of these Opening Acupoints Realm youngsters, he was someone they admired.

"Which one is Senior Brother Lin?"

"Is it Lin Chen, the one who left his name on the Martial Arts Mountain seven times?"

"Where’s Senior Brother Lin? I’m here at Canglan Martial Arts Academy just for him."

The commotion at the dock also caught the attention of many.

Not far from the dock, at a tavern, a young lady asked, "What’s happening at the dock?"

"Princess, I will go down..."

The young lady’s cold eyes swept over. The maid beside her realized her mistake and quickly said, "Miss, I’ll go take a look."

"Don’t let it happen again."

The young lady’s voice was clear, making the maid tremble but also heave a sigh of relief.

Moments later, the maid returned: "Lin Chen from Liang appeared at the dock."

"Lin Chen? The model student from Liang’s Martial Path Academy?"

The young lady’s beautiful eyes narrowed slightly: "Send the news to those in Zheng Kingdom."

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Several figures on the dock, upon receiving the desired news, headed straight towards the city.

Inside a secluded courtyard.

Xiao Yaojin stood in the yard holding a spear, with a murderous glint in his eyes.

"Young Marquis... young master, Lin Chen appeared at the dock."

Xiao Yaojin’s eyes narrowed, and he retracted the spear: "Where did he go?"

"He was taken away by the disciples of Canglan Martial Arts Academy. He should be heading to a certain tavern in the city."

Upon hearing the report from his subordinate, Xiao Yaojin frowned: "Keep a close watch on those three from Zheng Kingdom, and report any movement immediately."

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He arrived alone, but entered the city with dozens.

Surrounded by many Opening Acupoints Realm youngsters constantly calling out and greeting him, Lin Chen nodded and smiled all the way.

It took him a full quarter of an hour to finally reach the city gates.

Such is the downside of fame. Although he could put on a cold face, there was no need for it.

After all, his title "Unparalleled in the Same Sect" could earn the genuine admiration of junior brothers for their Martial Path talents.

Genuine admiration requires not only making them respect your strength but also your conduct.

And just as Lin Chen was about to step into the city gate, three figures slowly approached from inside the gate.

"We’ve heard that there’s a prodigy from Liang. May we see if the reputation does you justice?"