Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist-Chapter 373 - 119: Leaving a Name Before Breaking Through
Listening to Ye Feng’s words, Shen Ze nodded. He and Ye Feng shared the same perspective on this matter.
The Shen Family fought valiantly against demons in the past, with many ancestors sacrificing their lives. Now, their descendants seek to merge with the demon clan’s bloodline, which is a desecration of their ancestors.
"These bastards first propose the demon clan’s bloodline, and if they succeed, will they then want to reconcile with the demon clan? Ultimately, will they even allow the demon clan to enter our Liang?"
Although he was just a junior, Ye Feng was no fool. He had heard his elders analyze what these people were planning.
In just three days, much could happen.
The martial arts clans in Liang weren’t fools. They understood that in these three days, Lin Chen would inevitably face numerous challenges, yet his name remained steadfastly on Martial Arts Mountain, which explained everything.
This smoke-free battle was about to reach its conclusion.
Jiangbei!
"How is it that Lin Chen, without merging with the demon clan’s bloodline, can possess such strength!"
Several prominent figures in Jiangbei harbored anger in their eyes. If one looked closer, they could spot a trace of fear.
A young man who had opened his acupoints was previously insignificant in their eyes, no matter how many times he left his name on Martial Arts Mountain. To them, he was just a promising youngster.
They never imagined that the person dictating the outcome of their struggle was such a young man with opened acupoints.
"Opening twenty-four acupoints must not let Lin Chen succeed, otherwise we’re doomed."
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At Poyang Lake outside Linhu Village.
The seemingly calm lake surface was being patrolled regularly by several boats.
"Sir, did you ever expect such a day to come?" Lv Tongzhi asked quietly, looking at his master.
"I could foresee Lin Chen making a name at the martial arts meeting, but I didn’t expect it to be so soon and so astonishing."
Fang Ze shook his head on the boat; the speed of Lin Chen’s progress was beyond his imagination.
Not long ago, the Marshal arranged for nearly all of the Poyang Guard to be deployed, setting a net across the entire Poyang Lake area just to protect Lin Chen.
The entire Poyang Guard was mobilized for a young acupoint opener. If someone had told him so in the past, he would have dismissed it as nonsense with a slap.
"Fortunately, sir, you advised me not to offend him."
Lv Tongzhi had immense admiration for his master’s foresight. Not only did he establish a good relationship with Lin Chen in advance, but he also advised him. Otherwise, if Lv had truly disputed over the snake monster’s corpse with Lin Chen, it would certainly invite trouble in the future.
"Continue patrolling. Once Lin Chen has left his name on twenty-four acupoints, we can retreat."
Fang Ze was aware of the recent undercurrents in the Imperial Court and knew everyone was waiting for Lin Chen to leave his name on twenty-four acupoints.
And to prevent some from acting in desperation against Lin Chen, the Poyang Guard was mobilized. Fang Ze was confident that not only were they on high alert, but numerous Grade-Entering Martial Artists might also be secretly watching the area centered on Linhu Village and Poyang County. If anyone dared to make a move, they would be met with a thunderous response.
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At the Shu Family in Raozhou Prefecture.
Yu Yongnian, as the future son-in-law of the Shu Family, had taken up residence early at Old Mr. Shu’s invitation.
"Uncle."
In the courtyard, Yu Yongnian was training. Seeing his future father-in-law enter with a middle-aged man, he hurriedly greeted them.
"Yongnian, let me introduce you. This is Lord Xu, Deputy Director of the Military Affairs Department of Raozhou Prefecture." 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦
"Greetings to Lord Xu."
"Haha, Instructor Yu, no need for formalities. You are the Jiangnan Daoist Study Model. We hold equivalent ranks, so you may call me Senior Brother."
Xu Luncai chuckled, his gaze sweeping toward Old Mr. Shu, who understood that Lord Xu sought a private conversation with his future son-in-law. Though unsure of the purpose, he was willing to show deference.
Although the Shu Family was one of the four great families in Raozhou, its influence had been waning over the years.
Originally, Old Mr. Shu hoped for his daughter to marry into another influential family. Upon learning that his daughter was with a mere instructor, he felt furious—angered by his daughter’s lack of judgment, and by his elder son’s collusion in keeping it secret.
Just as he prepared to summon his daughter back, news from the Raozhou Military Affairs Department revealed that the young prodigy Lin Chen of Raozhou Prefecture was taught by the very man who had "stolen" his daughter.
Because of this connection, Old Mr. Shu promptly investigated Lin Chen’s background, discovering that the relationship between Lin Chen and Yu Yongnian was more than typical between instructor and student; they were indeed like master and disciple. Hence, he decided to pretend ignorance for the time being.
Even now, Old Mr. Shu commended himself for his decision back then.
This wait has rewarded him with a son-in-law who is the Jiangnan Daoist Study Model!
More importantly, it meant the Shu Family was now linked to Lin Chen.
What if the son-in-law’s skills weren’t exceptional?
Though the instructor model is only a nominal title, entering the grade poses no issue.
And more importantly, the son-in-law has a successful disciple in Lin Chen.
The respect for youth is attributed to their fathers, and for the elderly, it’s attributed to their sons.
A disciple is akin to a son.
With a disciple like Lin Chen, the son-in-law would be a valued guest wherever he went.
"Yongnian, accompany Lord Xu; I have some matters to attend to."
Old Mr. Shu took his leave, while Xu Luncai looked at Yu Yongnian, smiling, "Junior Brother Yu, there’s something I’m not sure if I should ask?"
