Chapter 305

The elite knights of the Knights felt a small improvement in their physical fitness and cultivated blood energy.

They are elite knights, their physical fitness is already difficult to improve, and the current progress is enough to make them excited, not to mention there is blood energy, a power not weaker than elemental power.

Although it was still extremely fragile when it was just cultivated, it was really exciting!

This day.

"Hmm, quite a few new recruits have been tested into the Knights, go and lead them." Varka said.

"Got it." Gu Chen nodded.

The Knights have new blood joining every year because old knights leave due to age or physical reasons.

As soon as Gu Chen came to the training ground for new recruits, he saw young boys.

Several elite knights were leading them here, among whom a young boy was high-spirited, with confidence in his expression, and he was introducing himself to the old soldiers.

"Diluc Ragnvindr!"

――【Smile】【

The history of Mondstadt is inseparable from its nobility.

Mondstadt has three great noble families: the Gunnhildr, the Ragnvindr, and the Lawrence.

And the red-haired youth on the recruit training ground comes from the Ragnvindr clan.

Gu Chen’s gaze fell upon Diluc.

Young, confident, and looking like a boy full of enthusiasm.

Born into nobility, the boy had held himself to strict standards since childhood; his physique looked much stronger than his peers. Just from his posture, one could tell he had undergone extensive training in advance. Perhaps after a few more years, once he reached adulthood, he could become an excellent knight based on this alone.

"Chief Instructor!"

Gu Chen’s appearance immediately drew the attention of the knights, who saluted him one after another.

This left the young recruits who had just arrived in disbelief.

Gu Chen looked about the same age as them, yet he was actually the Chief Instructor of the Knights of Favonius?

Diluc looked at the approaching Gu Chen, his eyes flashing with brilliance.

He didn't know how Gu Chen had managed it. They were clearly of a similar age, yet he had only just passed the exam to become a trainee knight, while the other was already a revered Chief Instructor.

Gu Chen’s gaze landed on Diluc, and Diluc stood straight instinctively.

"Not bad."

Gu Chen nodded slightly, scanned the group, and said, "The quality is higher than last year."

The veteran was stunned for a moment before saying, "I don't think so; there were many good seeds last year too."

"I'm referring to him." Gu Chen lifted his chin.

The veteran’s gaze fell on Diluc. He raised an eyebrow and then smiled, "The Chief Instructor thinks highly of him?"

Diluc stood even straighter, his expression serious.

"I think highly of anyone who has their own firm pursuit," Gu Chen said indifferently.

The veteran was thoughtful.

"What stage is the process at?" Gu Chen asked.

The veteran came back to his senses and replied, "We just finished explaining the rules within the Knights."

"Finish the remaining procedures, then begin adaptive training. Since you've just entered the Knights, start practicing the Body Refining Art early so you can catch up to the level of the veterans sooner," Gu Chen said.

"Yes!"

[Kaeya]: The Sect Master is only eight years old, and the Grand Master already has him leading recruits. This is the rhythm of cultivating his own base of support in advance, right? Does he really not want to sit in that Grand Master’s seat? (Confused)

[Jean]: Going out on adventures is exactly what Grand Master Varka hopes for. (Jean: Bitter smile)

[Albedo]: I think Varka must have seen many possibilities in Mr. Gu Chen to have had this idea, and this idea has only made him more firm as time goes on.

[Shikanoin Heizou]: Mr. Gu Chen seems to be born with knowledge in this period. He is mature and steady during his missions, and he holds the Body Refining Art, something that can allow ordinary people to defy fate. Plus the blessing of the Anemo Archon... Isn't this the Child of Destiny? If I were Varka and didn't have a high desire for power, I would be dying to pull Mr. Gu Chen into the position of Grand Master of the Knights and go off on an adventure myself. (Facepalm)

[Nilou]: Hehe, little Mr. Gu Chen is also so excellent, hehe. (Collei: Longing)

[Collei]: Even though Mr. Gu Chen is just a little brother, he gives me a super strong sense of security! (Klee: Yay)

[Kaeya]: Look at this young Diluc, standing respectfully in front of the Sect Master, and even a bit excited to be thought highly of by him. (Funny)

[Diluc]: ...

[Noelle]: Being thought highly of by the Chief Instructor of the Knights, the trainee knights must be very excited! I wish I could become a trainee knight too. (Expectant)

Knights of Favonius Headquarters.

Varka stood upstairs, looking through the window at the training ground.

Gu Chen had already taught the recruits the Body Refining Art.

At this moment, under his leadership, the recruits were undergoing training in the Body Refining Art.

Teenagers at this age are very worshipful of the strong and legendary.

And Gu Chen happened to be strong; serving as the Chief Instructor of the Knights at only eight years old made him even more of a legend, the very object of the teenagers' worship.

Especially since they could hear some of Gu Chen’s past deeds from the veterans, such as killing Abyss Mages with two sword strikes, and so on.

At the same age, Gu Chen was able to achieve this.

The teenagers practicing the Body Refining Art were also fantasizing about whether they could become as powerful as him once they achieved success in their training in the future.

Just by thinking about it, hot blood surged in the teenagers' chests, and unknowingly, the seeds of becoming stronger were buried in their hearts.

Among this batch of recruits, the most dazzling one was undoubtedly Diluc.

Clearly far exceeding his peers in all aspects, he appeared very dazzling, which was thanks to the family rules of the Ragnvindr clan and his constant tempering and growth.

"This child might be able to become Gu Chen’s right-hand man in the future," Varka nodded secretly.

Time passed day by day.

Facts proved that the growth phase of teenagers was perfectly suited for practicing the Body Refining Art.

In just three short months, their height had increased, and their physical fitness had grown significantly, which made the veterans leading the various recruit squads envious.

Meeting the Body Refining Art right when they were growing up was truly a great opportunity.

"How many people have cultivated Qi and Blood?" Gu Chen asked.

"About a dozen. Besides that Diluc, the others are all in their early teens, and one is already sixteen," the veteran replied.

The cultivation of Qi and Blood has a threshold.

Only those with stronger physical fitness can cultivate Qi and Blood; it is very difficult for those who are physically weak.

Although the teenagers' physiques were slowly strengthening, most of them had not yet cultivated Qi and Blood.

Diluc was an exception.

It wasn't that he was particularly gifted, but because he had been training himself since he was a child, his physical fitness was far stronger than his peers.

Opportunity always favors the prepared mind. Gu Chen nodded and said, "After another three months of training, they can become official knights."

"Understood!"

The veteran nodded, hesitated for a moment, and said, "The food consumption of the recruit camp this year is a bit high, and there seem to be some different opinions within the Knights."

"Different opinions? Let them come and tell me to my face," Gu Chen said indifferently.

The veteran was stunned for a moment, then suddenly laughed, "How would they dare to tell you to your face?"

"Since they don't dare, tell them to shut their mouths. From now on, the food for the recruit camp must be improved. This is for the sake of the future of the Knights," Gu Chen said unquestioningly.

"Understood!" The veteran nodded.

Personally leading a recruit squad, the veteran naturally knew that letting the children eat better could help them solidify the foundation of their physical fitness; after all, they were still in their growing years.

In previous years, the rations for the recruit camp were not low, but there was no Body Refining Art in previous years.

Practicing the Body Refining Art causes people to quickly digest the energy brought by food, allowing this energy to nourish their bodies, so the recruit camp had a great demand for meat.

Varka had long been clear about all this.

The more the recruit camp consumed, the more it showed that the recruits were growing quickly.

"It usually takes three to five years for a trainee knight to grow into an elite knight, and now, this time is shortening... Perhaps they only need one year of training to be comparable to elite knights in terms of physical fitness alone! And if there is the bonus of Qi and Blood, and their Favonius Bladework is practiced well, then even three or five elite knights would not be their match!" The more Varka spoke, the more cheerful his expression became.

Hearing this, the old man brought up the previous matter again, "You must assign a few of those children who have cultivated Qi and Blood to our reconnaissance squad!"

"Other squads are asking for people too," Varka shook his head and laughed.

"Then assigning Diluc to us is fine, just one is enough," the old man said.

"That won't do, that child is destined to go to the Cavalry Company," Varka shook his head.

The old man curled his lips and said, "Then you must assign me two who have cultivated Qi and Blood!"