Chapter 162: All are old foxes (please subscribe)

Raozhou Prefecture Martial Administration Office.

Min Huanbo lowered his head, but his heart was hard to calm down.

It was his first time seeing the Academy Master so shocked that his teacup fell.

The Academy Master's unseemly appearance had been seen by him; would he be given a hard time in the future?

Min Huanbo didn't wait long before Bu Wenbin, who had finished dealing with the follow-up matters, returned to the hall.

"How many people know about this matter?"

"Reporting to the Master, only I and Yu Yu Jiaoxi Chen and the other six know about this."

"Hmm, well done."

Bu Wenbin nodded with satisfaction: "From now on, Lin Chen's performance at the special training ground is classified as Grade A confidential."

"Grade A confidential?"

Min Huanbo was shocked. Grade A confidential could be said to be the highest level of confidentiality at the special training ground. Once a student is listed as Grade A confidential, all situations regarding that student at the special training ground are not allowed to be disclosed to the outside world.

"Master, there's no need for that, is there?"

Min Huanbo didn't understand. Lin Chen had such Martial Dao talent; this was the time for the special training ground to hold its head high. Why keep it so confidential?

If he wanted to keep it secret temporarily to catch the opponent off guard when competing with another place, he could understand.

"Look at this."

Bu Wenbin picked up a document on the table and threw it over. Min Huanbo hurriedly caught it, opened it, and flipped through it for a while. His pupils kept constricting, and his expression became serious.

"Is there actually someone who dares to make a move against our Daliang Martial Dao students?"

This document was issued by the Martial Administration Force. What shocked Min Huanbo was the content above: in just ten days, more than a dozen Martial Dao genius students had been assassinated.

"The passing of the Marquis of Zhenbei has made some ghosts and monsters unable to sit still, and they have all jumped out."

Bu Wenbin gave a light snort. The imperial court had long anticipated this situation and had made preparations in advance, but the enemy was in the dark, and it was impossible to achieve perfect defense.

However, the appearance of these clowns was also a good thing for Daliang; it was just right to wipe out these spies from various countries hiding in Daliang and those remnants of demons and monsters.

"Jiangnan Dao has also started to clear them out. Before the clearing is over, for the sake of safety, Lin Chen's situation will be kept confidential for the time being."

"The subordinate understands. I will inform Yu Yu Jiaoxi Chen and the others when I go back."

Min Huanbo nodded in agreement. The Academy Master's arrangement was indeed the most stable.

"Hmm."

Watching Min Huanbo leave, Bu Wenbin suddenly grinned, no longer as serious as before.

"Good boy, he can actually be mentioned in the same breath as those seniors on Mount Wudao."

In front of Min Huanbo, Bu Wenbin could still hide the shock in his heart, but now that there were no outsiders, he didn't hide it anymore.

Instructors like Min Huanbo only knew that it was difficult to leave one's name on Mount Wudao, but how difficult it was, they only had a vague understanding. But as the Academy Master, he had seen the situation of students from previous special training grounds and the battle records of students from various provinces on Mount Wudao issued by the Martial Administration Force.

Every year, the number of students who can stand on the steps corresponding to their own realm on Mount Wudao will not exceed one hundred.

Don't think that the number one hundred is small. You must know that Daliang has sixteen provinces, not counting the descendants of those high-ranking Martial Dao families in the capital.

These one hundred people, divided into the various provinces below, are only about twenty.

And these one hundred students, most of them only manage to barely stand on those steps and cannot hold on for a few breaths.

Although Min Huanbo didn't tell him how long Lin Chen supported at seventeen acupoints, they all came from the Open-Acupuncture Stage. How could Bu Wenbin not understand that if he couldn't persist for a long time, or even have the possibility of winning, Lin Chen wouldn't have sought the second half of the Iron Bone Art.

Lin Chen was definitely in the top fifty.

Zhen Yue Pu?

Even if the Huang family didn't want to pass it on, if the Martial Administration Hall came forward personally, they would probably agree.

Bu Wenbin's gaze looked towards a certain direction in Raozhou Prefecture, with a trace of killing intent in his eyes.

The Huo family targeted Lin Chen. He originally thought that if Lin Chen wanted revenge, it would probably take several years, at least until he stepped into the Eighth Rank. But now, this time could be advanced.

Once Lin Chen could leave his name on Mount Wudao, the Martial Administration Hall would keep a close eye on the Huo family. If they found any inappropriate behavior, they would deal with it with thunderous means.

This was a potential rule of the Martial Administration Force. Not many people knew about it, and even within the Martial Administration Hall, it was a matter known to only a few. And he was able to know it because he was the Academy Master of the special training ground.

Leaving one's name on Mount Wudao, within the Martial Administration Force, there is a collective term for such geniuses: Name-Leaving Level Genius.

A very straightforward collective term, but it is a pun.

Not only leaving one's name on Mount Wudao, but also leaving one's name in the Martial Administration Force.

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Martial Administration Hall.

Shao Jingshan rarely didn't go into seclusion.

As the Director of the Martial Administration Hall, most of the affairs of the Jiangnan Dao Martial Administration Hall didn't need him to handle.

However, recently, due to the passing of the Marquis of Zhenbei, some people wanted to stir up trouble. Although there were no signs of it in Jiangnan Dao yet, he couldn't let his guard down. Naturally, he couldn't continue his seclusion. Only if there was an emergency could he deal with it immediately.

"Master Shao, someone from the Raozhou Prefecture Martial Administration Office is here."

Two old men in green official uniforms walked into the courtyard. Shao Jingshan looked at the smiles on their faces and was a bit curious: "What good news does the Raozhou Prefecture Martial Administration Office have that can make you two so excited?"

"Master, it is very likely that a Name-Leaving Level genius has appeared in our Jiangnan Dao."

The old man on the left said with a smile. As soon as he said this, Shao Jingshan's eyes narrowed: "Name-Leaving Level? Is it that little girl from the Jiang family?"

In Shao Jingshan's heart, if there was any student in Raozhou Prefecture who might leave their name on Mount Wudao, it was only that little girl from the Jiang family.

After all, she was the daughter of Jiang Duanchao!

"No, it's Lin Chen from Poyang County!"

The old man on the left didn't keep him in suspense. Shao Jingshan's old eyes narrowed slightly: "Are the people from the Raozhou Prefecture Martial Administration Office still there?"

"They are waiting outside the courtyard."

"Bring him in."

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A quarter of an hour later, Xu Lun retreated, and only the three old men, including Shao Jingshan, were left in the courtyard.

"Master, I didn't expect that Lin Chen would have such potential."

"The potential is great, but the resources consumed are also a lot. Looking at the letter sent from the special training ground, the resources Lin Chen used alone are enough for several students to go from Open-Acupuncture to Organ Cultivation."

"So what?" The old man on the left snorted coldly: "Yu Yu Jiaoxi Jia, I will give you the same resources, and you cultivate a student like Lin Chen for me."

Shao Jingshan said with a smile: "Yu Yu Jiaoxi Zhang is right. Compared to Lin Chen's potential, these resources are nothing. This Lin Chen has some courage. Not only does he walk the path of extreme Martial Dao, but he actually dares to try Zhao Cangsheng's set of cultivation theories."

"Master, I don't disagree with consuming resources on Lin Chen, but if we can save some, we should save some. Perhaps just by saving a little, our Jiangnan Dao will have one more Ranked martial artist in the future." Jia Nanzhu explained: "Master should also know that I have been studying the ratio of student realm breakthroughs to cultivation resources in recent years. All the reward resources for students in all Martial Administration Offices and Martial Administration Stations in the entire Jiangnan Dao are determined by me."

"When it comes to the consumption of cultivation resources for students at various realms, no one in Jiangnan Dao understands better than I do." After speaking, Jia Nanzhu cupped his hands and said: "Master, please allow me to go to the special training ground to guide Lin Chen's subsequent Martial Dao cultivation, striving for him to leave his name on Mount Wudao as soon as possible."

"Shameless!"

Zhang Dingfeng finally realized what Jia Nanzhu was going to do.

It wasn't opposing Lin Chen's consumption of resources; this was wanting to take the opportunity to go to the special training ground, and perhaps even wanting to take Lin Chen as a personal disciple.

The abacus was really well calculated.

"Yu Yu Jiaoxi Jia, what do you mean by no one in Jiangnan Dao understands better than you? The assessments and rewards you set for various places are only aimed at ordinary geniuses. Lin Chen is not an ordinary genius. If anyone goes, it should be me. At least ten years ago, I had a disciple who also reached this step on Mount Wudao."

"Yu Yu Jiaoxi Zhang, if I remember correctly, ten years ago you said you wouldn't take any more disciples. It's probably inappropriate for you to go and guide Lin Chen."

"I'm just going to guide Lin Chen, I didn't say I wanted to take him as a disciple." Zhang Dingfeng argued.

"Is that so?" Jia Nanzhu sneered: "Why don't you swear an oath, Yu Yu Jiaoxi Zhang?"

"Do you, Jia Nanzhu, dare to swear?"

The two were at loggerheads, and it seemed like they would start a war if they didn't agree, with the whole courtyard filled with swords and crossbows.

"Two instructors, don't make a scene. What kind of decorum is this if others see it?" Shao Jingshan shouted with a dark face. Jia Nanzhu and Zhang Dingfeng looked at each other and then unwillingly withdrew their gazes. "Master, it's not that I'm making a scene. Not long ago, regarding the model student of Jiangnan Dao, I said Lin Chen was suitable, but it was Yu Yu Jiaoxi Jia who denied it. Sending him to the special training ground, isn't that chilling Lin Chen's heart?"

"Yu Yu Jiaoxi Zhang, I call you Yu Yu Jiaoxi, and you really throw dirty water on me like this." Jia Nanzhu was anxious: "What you said about Lin Chen's deeds can indeed inspire Jiangnan Dao students, but... you added a 'but' at the end. We are all thousand-year-old foxes, what kind of good person are you pretending to be?"

After speaking, Jia Nanzhu looked at Shao Jingshan: "Master, I didn't deny Lin Chen at the time, but in order to convince the public, I decided to discuss a way that all prefectures could be convinced, and even considering Lin Chen's lower strength, I even came up with a public recommendation."

"Public recommendation my ass. Lin Chen is just the son of a fisherman. Once publicly elected, where would he have any advantage? This is unfair to Lin Chen."

"You, Zhang Dingfeng, wanted fairness, why didn't you oppose it at the time?"

"I didn't understand your sinister intentions at the time."

Sinister intentions were out. Jia Nanzhu was furious: "Zhang Baldy, do you want to have a fight?"

"I've long found you unpleasant to the eye, Jia Smiling Tiger. Let's fight if you want to fight."

"Are my words no longer heard by the two instructors?"

Seeing that the two were about to make a move, Shao Jingshan released his pressure. The terrifying aura of a Third-Rank martial artist made Jia Nanzhu and Zhang Dingfeng instantly wilt.

"Stop acting in front of me. Rest assured, I will not take Lin Chen as a disciple."

How could Shao Jingshan not know what these two instructors were doing by making such a scene? Wasn't it because they were afraid that he would also have the idea of taking Lin Chen as a disciple.

He did have a moment of temptation just now, but thinking of his official position, he knew it was not suitable to take Lin Chen as a disciple.

"I am the Director of the Martial Administration Hall, and it is not suitable to take Lin Chen as a disciple. The same goes for the two instructors. Don't have any ideas about Lin Chen."

As soon as Shao Jingshan said this, Jia Nanzhu and Zhang Dingfeng's expressions suddenly became disappointed. They had forgotten about this point.

The Martial Administration Force has regulations that those in high positions are not allowed to take martial artists under their jurisdiction as disciples.

"Master, what if I resign from my official position?"

Jia Nanzhu suddenly spoke. As soon as he said this, Shao Jingshan and Zhang Dingfeng were stunned.

"Yu Yu Jiaoxi Jia, don't make jokes."

"Master, I am not joking."

Jia Nanzhu's expression was serious: "Since that battle back then, I have had hidden illnesses, and there is no possibility of progress on the Martial Dao path. Over the years, my energy has been focused on student cultivation. I also wanted our Jiangnan Dao to produce another Martial Dao genius. I know Lin Chen's situation very well. Not long ago, I even asked Qiu Rufeng to pass an archery technique to Lin Chen."

Hearing Jia Nanzhu mention the battle back then, Shao Jingshan and Zhang Dingfeng's expressions also dimmed. Yu Yu Jiaoxi Jia's Martial Dao talent was not weak. If it weren't for the serious injury in that battle, his realm wouldn't have stopped at the Sixth Rank.

The position of Deputy Director of the Jiangnan Dao Martial Administration Hall, according to the rules, must be at least Fifth Rank, but Yu Yu Jiaoxi Jia didn't need it. Just by virtue of his sacrifice for Jiangnan Dao, a Deputy Director was more than enough.

"Yu Yu Jiaoxi Jia, you must consider it clearly. Lin Chen hasn't truly left his name yet."

"If Lin Chen really leaves his name, I'm afraid it won't be my turn."

Jia Nanzhu gave a bitter smile, and Shao Jingshan nodded slightly, acknowledging this.

"Good, then let Yu Yu Jiaoxi Jia take a trip to the special training ground."

"Thank you, Master, for your fulfillment."

Shao Jingshan waved his hand and then continued: "What do the two instructors think about the Zhen Yue Pu mentioned by Lin Chen?"

"That old thing in the Huang family is very stingy. I'm afraid he won't agree easily." Zhang Dingfeng frowned and replied.

"Yu Yu Jiaoxi Huang will agree, as long as Lin Chen's situation is informed to Yu Yu Jiaoxi Huang."

Jia Nanzhu had a look of confidence. The Huang family's unwillingness to easily pass on Zhen Yue Pu was aimed at ordinary martial artists. As long as they knew Lin Chen's situation, the Huang family would definitely agree.

"Master, why don't you write a letter to the Huang family, and I will rush to the special training ground tomorrow to meet Lin Chen first."

"Okay!"

Shao Jingshan made the final decision: "I will write a letter to Yu Yu Jiaoxi Huang here, and I will trouble Yu Yu Jiaoxi Zhang to personally go to Huizhou Prefecture and deliver it to the Huang family."

"Yu Yu Jiaoxi obeys orders."

Mentioning the business, Zhang Dingfeng also seriously agreed.

"The last thing, order Bu Wenbin to keep a close eye on the Huo family, and if necessary, let the Raozhou Prefecture cooperate."

Speaking to the end, there was coldness in Shao Jingshan's eyes. Li Yuan of the Li family was also a Martial Dao genius in Jiangnan Dao. The Li family had the confidence, but the Huo family didn't. The Li family wouldn't do anything inappropriate, but the Huo family might not.

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Huizhou Prefecture.

At the foot of Huangshan, Huang Mansion.

"Yu Yu Jiaoxi Huang, that's the matter. Our Jiangnan Dao has finally produced such a Martial Dao genius. Please, Yu Yu Jiaoxi Huang, fulfill it."

Zhang Dingfeng was drinking tea with an old man.

"This kind of small matter doesn't need Yu Yu Jiaoxi Zhang to come personally. Our Huang family is also a part of Jiangnan Dao. Since Jiangnan Dao has produced such a young genius, how can we not help? You can take the second half of Zhen Yue Pu in a moment, Yu Yu Jiaoxi."

Hearing this, Zhang Dingfeng's face didn't change, but his heart was extremely vigilant. Being so easy to talk to, is this going to open a lion's mouth and negotiate conditions with me next?

But what Zhang Dingfeng didn't expect was that next, this old guy Huang Yuanliang didn't mention any conditions at all, really just accompanying him to drink tea, until other clansmen of the Huang family sent the secret manual later, until the moment he walked out of the Huang Mansion, he still couldn't believe it.

Has this old guy Huang Yuanliang changed his personality?

"Yu Yu Jiaoxi Huang, then I'm leaving?" Zhang Dingfeng raised the reins in his hand, meaning if you don't mention it now, there will be no chance.

"I know Yu Yu Jiaoxi Zhang is busy with official business, so I won't keep you. Have a safe journey, Yu Yu Jiaoxi Zhang."

Huang Yuanliang nodded with a smile. A thought suddenly popped into Zhang Dingfeng's mind: could this Zhen Yue Pu be fake?

But the next moment, Zhang Dingfeng dismissed this absurd thought!

"Goodbye!"

Watching Zhang Dingfeng's departing figure, Huang Yuanliang turned back to the mansion, but before stepping into the gate, he suddenly asked his son beside him: "Do you have any doubts?"

"Father, have you changed your personality?"

It wasn't just Zhang Dingfeng who was puzzled; Huang Kun was also very confused. This didn't fit his father's style of doing things.

Even if he really valued Lin Chen's talent, if he didn't mention other conditions, he could take Lin Chen as a disciple. After all, Lin Chen cultivated Zhen Yue Pu, so taking him as a disciple would be justified.

"Have you seen the information about this Lin Chen?"

"No." Huang Kun answered truthfully. An Open-Acupuncture teenager couldn't catch his attention.

"Regarding the competition for the model student of Jiangnan Dao that appeared not long ago, I went to inquire about it. Of the five students who are truly qualified to compete for this title, only Li Yuan of Hongdu Prefecture and Lin Chen of Raozhou Prefecture are, and the other three are just pushed out to accompany the run."

Huang Yuanliang showed a fox-like smile on his face: "After inquiring about the situation of Lin Chen in Raozhou Prefecture, Father discovered an interesting thing. When Lin Chen was in the Martial Hall, he had a very deep relationship with an instructor. Although there was no name of master and apprentice, there was the reality of master and apprentice."

"?"

Huang Kun still didn't understand. What does this have to do with their Huang family?

"That instructor of Lin Chen, Yu Yongnian, lives in the outer courtyard of our Huang family, sharpening himself on the top of Huangshan, cultivating Martial Dao Will. Father sees that his Martial Dao talent is not bad, so he intends to take him as a disciple."

"Martial Dao talent is not bad? Take him as a disciple?"

Huang Kun's mouth opened slightly. He didn't know how his father could say such things.

He had heard the name Yu Yongnian, but that was because of the eldest young lady of the Shu family who came with Yu Yongnian. If it weren't for the eldest young lady of the Shu family, a thirty-year-old martial artist who hadn't entered the Ranked Tier couldn't enter his eyes at all, let alone his father's eyes.

Father is talking nonsense with his eyes open.

"It's difficult to take Lin Chen as a disciple, but it's easy to take Yu Yongnian as a disciple. Learn from Father."

Huang Yuanliang knew what his son was thinking and snorted: "Yu Yongnian is cultivating in our Huang family. If I use Zhen Yue Pu to threaten Lin Chen to worship Father as his master, not to mention what Lin Chen thinks, when Yu Yongnian and Lin Chen meet, wouldn't it be awkward?"

"Now taking Yu Yongnian as a disciple, because of the relationship between Yu Yongnian and Lin Chen, Lin Chen is equivalent to Father's grand-disciple. Everyone is happy."

"Father, you are still the best."

Huang Kun suddenly realized. Ginger is still old and spicy. He hadn't thought of these things.

Isn't that so.

At that time, the eldest young lady of the Shu family brought Yu Yongnian to the Huang family, and in her words, there was also an intention to worship a master, but not Father, but the third uncle in the clan.

Unfortunately, the third uncle didn't take a fancy to this Yu Yongnian.

"This Yu Yongnian is really lucky. So this is called 'the master is expensive because of the disciple'?"

PS: Continue writing, today I will add a chapter to pay off the debt first!

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