Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist

Canglan Peak!

Lin Chen had just come down from the peak and hadn’t returned to his quarters when he saw Junior Brother Fang and Junior Brother Xiao approaching with a group of people.

Among them were disciples from Canglan Martial Arts Academy whom he was familiar with, as well as some he didn’t recognize.

Disciples from Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy?

Remembering that Junior Brother Fang had previously mentioned that disciples from Lingxiao were visiting Canglan for a martial exchange, Lin Chen made a judgment in his heart.

"Senior Brother Lin!"

Fang Zhan quickened his pace when he saw Lin Chen descending from the peak and arrived in front of him first.

"Senior Brother Lin, someone from Lingxiao wants to spar with you. I thought about it and decided to grant his wish."

Seeing Fang Zhan wink, Lin Chen pondered for a moment: "An acquaintance?"

"Not familiar, but my family has good relations with them; even Xiao Huo knows them."

Good relations?

Lin Chen focused on this point, realizing that the challenger from Lingxiao must be quite the prodigious talent.

"Where is Junior Brother Luo Han?"

Logically, shouldn’t these people challenge Junior Brother Luo Han?

"Don’t mention that good-for-nothing, he was defeated in just three moves. It’s simply embarrassing."

Fang Zhan curled his lip, then continued, "Three from Lingxiao came; apart from Meng Xing, the other two are nothing special. But it’s best if you teach Meng Xing a lesson."

"You want me to do it?"

This time, Lin Chen was a bit surprised. From his understanding of Fang Zhan over the past two months, Fang Zhan only truly respected Lin Chen and was not truly impressed by anyone else, including Junior Brother Xiao.

So Meng Xing’s strength must be formidable?

At least formidable enough to make Junior Brother Fang hesitant, otherwise, Junior Brother Fang could handle it himself.

"Alright."

Lin Chen nodded in agreement. As a disciple of Canglan Martial Arts Academy, he couldn’t just sit idly by when disciples from Lingxiao came for an exchange, especially concerning the academy’s prestige.

What Lin Chen didn’t know was that he had misunderstood; Fang Zhan simply wanted to see Meng Xing get defeated.

After Lin Chen and Fang Zhan finished their whispered conversation, Meng Xing and the others arrived at the courtyard entrance. Meng Xing’s eyes fixed on Lin Chen with a scrutinizing look.

A person’s name carries great weight, and Meng Xing wouldn’t underestimate Lin Chen.

What’s more, he knew Fang Zhan and Xiao Yaojin; like himself, they were all extraordinarily proud individuals. If Lin Chen weren’t capable, they wouldn’t acknowledge him or call him Senior Brother.

"Meng Xing from Lingxiao Academy!"

Meng Xing clasped his hands and continued, "I’d like to learn from you."

Lin Chen glanced at the curious onlookers before his gaze landed on Meng Xing. "Since Junior Brother Meng wants to spar, I see no reason to refuse."

"Defeat me first before you call me Junior Brother."

Meng Xing frowned; proud as he was, he wouldn’t acknowledge anyone as Senior Brother unless they truly earned his respect.

Feeling Meng Xing’s arrogance, Lin Chen didn’t mind. These types of prodigies were always proud; Junior Brother Xiao and Junior Brother Fang were the same once.

"In that case, let’s have a private sparring match inside the courtyard."

Upon hearing Lin Chen’s words, Meng Xing didn’t hesitate. He wasn’t here for fame; to him, fame didn’t matter. It was his pride as a prodigy that didn’t want to be overshadowed by peers.

"Senior Brother Lin is too kindhearted."

Fang Zhan shook his head slightly, having hoped that Lin Chen would publicly humiliate Meng Xing harshly to see if the latter would still be so arrogant.

Unfortunately, the disciples from Lingxiao didn’t see it that way. Upon hearing about sparring inside, they naturally assumed it was to give Lin Chen some leeway. If he lost to Meng Xing, he could find excuses afterward.

"If you two are going to spar, do it here where we Junior Brothers can learn something."

Fu Ze spoke up from behind. As soon as he finished, Xiao Yaojin shot him a cold glance and finally focused back on Meng Xing: "Meng Xing, I suggest you go into the courtyard."

Inside, even if it ends badly, at least fewer people will see it, but outside, the embarrassment would be monumental.

Meng Xing’s eyes narrowed. He could ignore Fang Zhan’s words, but when Xiao Yaojin spoke, he had to consider it.

Was there a special reason?

While Meng Xing was pondering, Fang Zhan suddenly glanced at Fu Ze. "You think you’re so great for defeating that good-for-nothing Luo Han, don’t you? Fine, let’s spar first."

Initially, Fang Zhan didn’t plan on acting, as Lin Chen was present, overshadowing everything else. But he couldn’t stand seeing others puffed up, especially with ulterior motives against Lin Chen.

"Bring it on!"

Fu Ze wasn’t afraid. At Lingxiao, only Senior Brother Meng was better than him, and since he easily defeated Luo Han earlier, he didn’t believe there could be more powerful new disciples at Canglan, besides Lin Chen.

Meng Xing intended to speak but, seeing Fu Ze’s confident demeanor and then looking at Fang Zhan, ultimately didn’t say anything.

He also wanted to see how far Fang Zhan had come in the two months since joining Lingxiao Academy.

The crowd dispersed, Xiao Yaojin stood next to Lin Chen, and to Lin Chen’s right, a fragrant breeze came along with a gentle voice at his ear.

"Senior Brother Lin, do you think Senior Brother Fang can win? Fu Ze did defeat Senior Brother Luo Han."

Lin Chen turned slightly to see Murong Yan approaching and instinctively shifted closer to Xiao Yaojin, putting some distance between himself and Junior Sister Murong.