Chapter 481

The history of Mondstadt is inseparable from its nobility.

Mondstadt has three great noble houses: 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 youth had demanded strict discipline of himself from a young age; his physique looked much stronger than his peers. Just from his standing posture, one could tell he had undergone extensive training in advance. Perhaps in a few years, once he reached adulthood, these qualities alone would be enough for him to become an excellent knight.

"Grand Instructor!"

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

This left the youths who had just arrived here in disbelief.

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

Diluc looked at the approaching Gu Chen, his eyes shimmering with a strange brilliance.

He did not know how Gu Chen had managed it; they were clearly of a similar age, yet he had only just been admitted to the Knights as a trainee knight, while the other was already a revered Grand Instructor.

Gu Chen's gaze landed on Diluc, and Diluc stood straight subconsciously.

"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 am referring to him." Gu Chen lifted his chin.

The veteran's gaze fell on Diluc, and after raising an eyebrow, he smiled and said, "The Grand Instructor thinks highly of him?"

Diluc stood even straighter, his expression serious.

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

The veteran was lost in thought.

"Which step of the process are you at?" Gu Chen asked.

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

"Finish the rest of the process, then begin adaptive training. While you have just entered the Knights, cultivate the Body-Refining Arts early to catch up to the level of the veterans as soon as possible," Gu Chen said.

"Yes!"

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

【Jean】: Venturing out is exactly what Grand Master Varka was hoping for. (Jean? Bitter smile)

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

【Shikanoin Heizou】: This issue of Mr. Gu Chen seems like he was born with knowledge. He is mature and steady during missions, and he holds things like the Body-Refining Arts that could allow ordinary people to defy their fate. Plus, the favor 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 then go off on an adventure myself. (Covering face)

【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 Leader, and still a bit excited to be thought highly of by the Sect Leader. (Funny)

【Diluc】:...

【Noelle】: To be thought highly of by the Grand Instructor of the Knights, the trainee knights must be very excited! I wish I could become a trainee knight someday too. (Expectant)

Knights of Favonius Headquarters.

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

Gu Chen had already taught the Body-Refining Arts to the new recruits.

At this moment, under his leadership, the new recruits were undergoing Body-Refining Arts training.

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

And Gu Chen happens to be strong, and serving as the Grand Instructor of the Knights at only eight years old is even more legendary; he is the object of the youths' worship.

Especially since they can hear some of Gu Chen's past deeds from the veterans, such as slaying an Abyss Mage with two sword strikes, and so on.

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

The youths currently cultivating the Body-Refining Arts were also fantasizing about whether they could become as powerful as him one day after they achieved success in their cultivation.

Just thinking about it made the youths' chests swell with hot blood, and unknowingly, the seed of becoming stronger had been planted in their hearts.

Among this batch of new recruits, the most dazzling one was 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 this growth phase of the youths was perfect for cultivating the Body-Refining Arts.

In just three months, their height had increased, and their physical fitness had grown significantly, which made the veterans leading each new recruit squad envious.

Meeting the Body-Refining Arts right when they were growing was truly a great opportunity.

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

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

The cultivation of Qi and Blood has a threshold.

Only with stronger physical fitness can one cultivate Qi and Blood; if the body is weak, it is very difficult to cultivate.

Although the youths' 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 young, his physical fitness was far stronger than his peers.

Opportunity always favors those who are prepared. Gu Chen nodded and said, "After another three months of training, we can let them become official knights."

"Understood!"

The veteran nodded, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "The food consumption of the new recruit camp this year is a bit high; 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 and said, "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 in the new recruit camp must be improved. This is for the sake of the Knights' future," Gu Chen said unquestioningly.

"Understood!" The veteran nodded.

Personally leading a new recruit squad, the veteran of course knew that letting the children eat better could help them solidify the foundation of their physical fitness; after all, it was still their growing period.

The rations for the new recruit camp in previous years were not low, but there were no Body-Refining Arts in previous years.

Cultivating the Body-Refining Arts makes people quickly digest the energy brought by food, allowing this energy to nourish their bodies, so the new recruit camp has a great demand for meat.

Varka had long been clear about these things.

The more the new recruit camp consumes, the more it shows that the new recruits are 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, and they will 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 have to 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 work; that child is destined for 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!"