Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 110: Zhenyue Martial Arts School has reached a moment of life and death!

Martial Arts Office.

Zeng Qingyao and Tai Rubai sat on the chairs, not taking the fragrant tea served by the servants, and communicated silently with their eyes.

A quarter of an hour ago, when they received a notice from the Military Affairs Office that Lord Su was going to summon them, they both felt that Lord Su summoned them to inform them about the fight in the county.

There are only fifteen days left until the county fight.

But after waiting for a while, they found that they were the only ones there, and the masters of other martial arts schools had not shown up. The two of them understood that Lord Su had only summoned the two of them this time.

The two exchanged glances and had a guess in their minds.

After all, the only thing that could connect Jingshui Martial Arts School and Zhenyue Martial Arts School was a certain student.

Tai Rubai knew very well that it was normal for Lord Su to summon Jingshui Martial Arts School and Tiexue Martial Arts School. After all, the two martial arts schools were adjacent to each other, and there would be some frictions between the students on weekdays. Sometimes they would come to the Wuzheng Institute and ask the director to administer justice.

But it was different with his own martial arts school. It was three streets away from Jingshui Martial Arts School. The female students of Jingshui Martial Arts School thought that the students of his own school were too fat and strong, so they didn't even look at them. The two schools had almost no contact with each other.

"I was delayed by some matters. I am sorry to have kept you two waiting for a long time."

There were footsteps behind the screen in the lobby, and Su Lingchuan appeared with a smile on his face. Zeng Qingyao and Tai Rubai stood up and saluted.

"Your Excellency is busy with official duties, so it is only right that we wait for a moment, Junior Sister Zeng, right?"

Tai Rubai responded with a smile, and Zeng Qingyao nodded in agreement.

"I called you two here because I am a little hesitant about something and want to discuss it with you two."

Su Lingchuan sat down at the main seat and looked at Zeng Qingyao: "Master Zeng, Lin Chen has practiced the Iron Bone Skill. Logically speaking, is he still considered a disciple of Jingshui Martial Arts School?"

Zeng Qingyao thought that the reason why Lord Su summoned her and Tai Rubai was related to Lin Chen, but she didn't expect Lord Su to ask this question.

"Sir, Lin Chen not only learned the Iron Bone Skill, but also the Qingfeng Palm. If he learned the Iron Bone Skill, he would not be considered a disciple of my Jingshui Martial Arts School. Could it be that he could still be considered a disciple of the Qingfeng Martial Arts School?"

"Master Tai, what do you think?"

Su Lingchuan was not surprised by Zeng Qingyao's answer and turned his gaze to Tai Rubai.

"I think what Master Zeng said makes sense. Lin Chen learned Iron Bone Kungfu only because he chose to follow the path of extreme martial arts. He is still considered a disciple of Jingshui Martial Arts School."

In Tai Rubai's eyes, Lin Chen is indeed a talented student. If such a student appeared in his own martial arts school, he would naturally accept him with pleasure.

But he still wants this old face!
During the March competition, so many people and warriors from the whole city came to watch. They all knew that Lin Chen was a disciple of Jingshui Martial Arts School. If he competed with Jingshui Martial Arts School for Lin Chen's practice of Tiegu Gong, it would be a laughing stock if people knew about it.

After the competition, Qingfeng Martial Arts School privately met with Lin Chen, wanting Lin Chen to return to Qingfeng Martial Arts School. However, someone spread the news and the whole martial arts circle laughed at him.

It would be fine if Lin Chen could be brought back to Qingfeng Martial Arts School, but the key is that he failed to do so, which is a complete joke.

He didn’t want to make the same mistake again and ruin his reputation after learning from the previous experience of Qingfeng Martial Arts School.

"Ah."

Su Lingchuan nodded: "If that's the case, then I won't bother about it. If Lin Chen hadn't shocked me, I wouldn't have summoned you two to discuss it."

After saying this, Su Lingchuan picked up the teacup in front of him and sipped the tea leisurely.

Tai Rubai was stunned. What did Lord Su mean by this?
Sentence halfway through, serving tea to see the guest off?

"Sir, I am a little curious about what Lin Chen did to make you so hesitant. Could you tell me?"

Zeng Qingyao's eyes moved around, she was very familiar with keeping suspense. Looking at Tai Rubai who was unable to move, she had some guesses in her mind and then she asked.

"The Iron Bone Skill is extremely difficult to practice. I expected Lin Chen to master it within three months. I never thought that Lin Chen would give me a surprise. Can you two guess how far Lin Chen has practiced the Iron Bone Skill?"

Su Lingchuan smiled and started talking. Zeng Qingyao hesitated for a moment and guessed, "Could it be that Lin Chen has already mastered it?"

“Not mastery!”

Before Su Lingchuan could answer, Tai Rubai spoke first, with a shrewd calculation in his eyes: "With Lin Chen's martial arts comprehension, even if he can master it within three months, Lord Su will not be surprised. There is only one possibility, Lin Chen has mastered the Iron Bone Skill to a small extent!"

Thinking of Lin Chen's minor success in Iron Bone Skill, Tai Rubai felt a little regretful. With such talent... it was a pity that Jingshui Martial Arts School got there first.

Qingfeng Martial Arts School was truly blind to let such a genius go.

Tai Rubai couldn't help but curse Qi He in his heart again!
The Iron Bone Skill is different from the skills of the other seven martial arts schools. In terms of the difficulty of practicing, even the Iron Collapse Fist cannot compare to it.

Students with insight from other martial arts schools can practice the skills to perfection within three years, but for Iron Bone Kung Fu to be able to achieve perfection within three years is already very good.

"Master Tai is worthy of being the master of Zhenyue Martial Arts School. He knows the Iron Bone Skill very well."

Su Lingchuan nodded and said something exaggerated, and when he saw Tai Rubai's smile, he sighed and said, "It is indeed as Pavilion Master Tai said, Lin Chen's Iron Bone Skill is more than just proficient."

"After three months, I have made some progress in the Iron Bone Skill. This is already..."

“It’s not a small achievement, it’s a big achievement.”

Fishing should be done in moderation, otherwise it is easy to irritate the fish.

Su Lingchuan knew this very well, so he didn't delay any further and told the truth directly.

"D... Dacheng?"

Tai Rubai paused, stuttering a little for once: "Lord Su, are you kidding me?"

"Would I play such a joke on Master Tai?"

Hearing this, Tai Rubai took a deep breath, and his expression changed, with a sense of sadness: "Master Su, my Zhenyue Martial Arts School is suffering!"

"Everyone in Poyang County knows that the Iron Bone Skill of my Zhenyue Martial Arts School is extremely difficult to practice and is very expensive. The school seems to be doing well over the years, but it is already going downhill. Many students do not choose my Zhenyue Martial Arts School. If this continues, the Zhenyue Martial Arts School will no longer exist. I feel ashamed of the school and all the previous masters!"

Tai Rubai was anxious. If Lin Chen had only achieved a small success in the Iron Bone Skill, he could have given up with gritted teeth, but that was a great success.

Great success, what a concept!
Lin Chen has the opportunity to complete it within three years.

No, with the talent Lin Chen has shown, it is possible for him to complete his practice within a year, which will break the record of the martial arts school!
In all the years since the establishment of Zhenyue Martial Arts School, only one student has ever mastered the Iron Bone Skill to perfection within three years.

"I am aware of the difficulties at Zhenyue Martial Arts School, but this has nothing to do with what I summoned you two to discuss. Master Tai, please do not get excited."

"My Lord, it is of great importance!"

When Tai Rubai saw Lord Su raising his hand to interrupt him, he didn't care about anything else.

"If Lin Chen can join our Zhenyue Martial Arts School and become a disciple, it will be an encouragement to the students in the school and also an inspiration to the young people who are learning martial arts in Poyang County. It is related to the survival of the martial arts school!"

Zeng Qingyao on the side curled her red lips. Tai Rubai was really shameless. He could even say such words about life and death.

Without Lin Chen, Zhenyue Martial Arts School will be closed?

"Master Tai, I just asked you which martial arts school Lin Chen should be considered as, and you said that Lin Chen still belongs to Jingshui Martial Arts School."

Zeng Qingyao also said, "Your Excellency is right, Senior Brother Tai, you can't deny what you said just now. Lin Chen is my Jingshui Martial Arts School disciple. This is a fact known to the entire Poyang County."

"I..." Tai Rubai's neck stiffened: "Although Lin Chen is considered a disciple of Jingshui Martial Arts School, he can come to my Zhenyue Martial Arts School to learn Iron Bone Skills. My Zhenyue Martial Arts School can also teach him."

If Lord Su hadn't been there in person, he would have turned around and denied what he had just said.

Looking at the smiling Lord Su, Tai Rubai also understood that Lord Su had dug a hole for himself and then he foolishly jumped into it.

Lord Su is the director of the Wuzheng Institute and is in charge of the eight martial arts schools in Poyang County. He is not the owner of Jingshui Martial Arts School.

If Lord Su had told Lin Chen from the beginning that he had mastered the Iron Bone Skill, he would have had to perform a tragic drama. Lord Su could not refuse and would not let the Zhenyue Martial Arts School down.

But with what he had said before, Lord Su had a reason to refuse.

I was fooled!

"Master Su, you are the director of the Martial Arts Institute. You cannot let down the former masters, instructors, and students of the Zhenyue Martial Arts Institute."

Tai Rubai acted out his tragic story again, and then looked at Zeng Qingyao: "Junior Sister Zeng, having Lin Chen in Jingshui Martial Arts School is just icing on the cake. After all, your martial arts school only accepts female disciples, but for our Zhenyue Martial Arts School, it determines the future of life and death. I hope Junior Sister Zeng will save our Zhenyue Martial Arts School for the sake of our common lineage and the fact that we are both martial arts schools in Poyang County."

Put on a high hat and talk about justice!
Tai Rubai played this trick very well, but unfortunately he met Su Lingchuan and Zeng Qingyao.

The two of them were not moved at all.

Seeing that neither of them responded, Tai Rubai gritted his teeth and said, "Sir, since Lin Chen has such an understanding of Iron Bone Kung Fu, I will take Lin Chen to see Lord Li and ask Lord Li to give Lin Chen some advice."

Swish!
Su Lingchuan and Zeng Qingyao both had moved expressions on their faces, especially Su Lingchuan. Since Lin Chen was short of money, his goal was to let Zhenyue Martial Arts School find a way to raise some money for Lin Chen.

In order to get Lin Chen back, the older generation of warriors from Qingfeng Martial Arts School were willing to donate a sum of money, and Zhenyue Martial Arts School can do the same.

There is one thing Tai Rubai said that was not wrong. He was the director of the Military Administration Institute, and in his eyes, Jingshui Martial Arts School and Zhenyue Martial Arts School were equal.

The number of students at Zhenyue Martial Arts School in recent years is indeed not as good as in previous years, which is also something he has to consider as the director.

But he didn't expect Tai Rubai to be so courageous.

As the director of the Martial Arts Institute, after Su Lingchuan came to take office, he reviewed the students who graduated from various martial arts schools, especially those who were promoted to the sixth rank. In the history of Zhenyue Martial Arts School, there had been a strong man who graduated and was finally ranked sixth rank.

There was a hint of pride in Tai Rubai's eyes. Zhenyue Martial Arts School had also produced some great figures. Mr. Li from Quzhou Prefecture had once stayed in Zhenyue Martial Arts School for half a year.

That Lord Li still remembered the incense of Zhenyue Martial Arts School. He would visit at the end of every year, and Lord Li would also take time to meet him. A sixth-rank expert taking a quarter of an hour to receive him was enough to explain everything.

What people care about is not the face of a martial artist like him, but the support of the Zhenyue Martial Arts School behind him.

Su Lingchuan also knew something about Lord Li, a sixth-rank martial arts expert. Although he was over sixty years old and his energy and blood were beginning to decline, a lean camel was still bigger than a horse. If such an expert was willing to teach Lin Chen a thing or two, it would be enough for Lin Chen to benefit from in martial arts.

"Master Zeng, since Master Tai is so fond of talents, I will make a decision on my own. Lin Chen is a student of both your Jingshui Martial Arts School and Zhenyue Martial Arts School. You two families will jointly cultivate him. I will report this matter to the Military Administration Department."

Tai Rubai was stunned. He wanted to monopolize Lin Chen, but when he saw Lord Su's expression and then Zeng Qingyao's eyes, he knew that this was the best outcome.

Forget it, this is fine. After all, Lin Chen's Shuiyun Palm is not yet perfected. When fighting the enemy, he uses Qingfeng Palm more often. Now he adds Tiegu Gong.

People who don't know the inside story, when they see Lin Chen performing the Qingfeng Palm, will only think that Lin Chen is a disciple of the Qingfeng Martial Arts School. When the time comes, he will arrange for someone to explain and spread the news that the Qingfeng Martial Arts School was blind, then everyone will think that Lin Chen is a disciple of his Zhenyue Martial Arts School.

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Jingshui Martial Arts School.

Zeng Qingyao returned to the martial arts hall with a gloomy face. Kong Yinglei looked at her senior sister's ugly face and asked with confusion: "Senior sister, what happened?"

"Lord Su summoned me to the Wuzheng Office to discuss Lin Chen's affairs. Lin Chen's comprehension of the Iron Bone Skill is not inferior to the Qingfeng Palm."

Listening to her senior sister's brief account of what happened, Kong Yinglei's eyes lit up: "Senior sister, this is a good thing. No matter what, Lin Chen is still a disciple of our Jingshui Martial Arts School."

"The Qingfeng Palm is perfected, and the Tiegu Gong is highly accomplished. I'm afraid the Tiegu Gong will be perfected soon, but Lin Chen's Shuiyun Palm is not yet perfect. Given Tai Rubai's temperament, he will definitely publicize this matter. Doesn't Lin Chen's status as a disciple of Jingshui Martial Arts School not live up to his name?"

Since the conditions offered by Tai Rubai were beneficial to Lin Chen, Zeng Qingyao naturally would not object, but she knew Tai Rubai.

Tai Rubai is not like Li Tianqi, who is still thinking about breaking through to the next level. Tai Rubai is nearly forty years old and has long given up the idea of making breakthroughs in martial arts. He is focusing more on how to enhance the influence of Zhenyue Martial Arts School.

With the guidance of Lord Li, Lin Chen's Iron Bone Skill will surely be perfected. By that time, Jingshui Martial Arts School will be in a passive position.

"Then... then urge Lin Chen to pay more attention to the Water Cloud Palm?"

Zeng Qingyao looked at her junior sister helplessly: "Do you think martial arts skills are cabbages grown in the field? Lin Chen has to practice Iron Bone Skill and also has to practice Water Cloud Palm. Even a genius with high comprehension ability can't stand this kind of torment."

"The most important thing is, have you ever thought about it? After Iron Bone Kung Fu, there are two ways to reach the extreme of martial arts. One is to practice two techniques, which is also what Lord Su arranged for Lin Chen. But it is obvious that Lin Chen's comprehension is higher than Lord Su's imagination. It is very likely that Lord Su will arrange Lin Chen to take the most extreme path of practice, upper body palm method, middle horizontal training, and lower body leg method. The Kuangfeng Kick of Kuangfeng Martial Arts School is just right."

"The Clear Wind Palm, the Iron Bone Skill, and the Wild Wind Kick from the Wild Wind Martial Arts School... Lin Chen can even perfect the Iron Bone Skill, so the Wild Wind Kick is naturally a piece of cake. By then, three of the four skills will be perfected, but the Water Cloud Palm has not been perfected..."

Kong Yinglei opened her mouth slightly. After her senior sister's advice, she also discovered the problem.

Among the disciples of Jingshui Martial Arts School, the only one whose Shuiyun Palm is not perfect, while the other three martial arts are perfect, will indeed cause criticism.

But Lin Chen is now on the path of extreme martial arts and cannot be distracted. He has perfected the Qingfeng Palm, and is in no hurry to break through the Shuiyun Palm.

"Forget it, let's wait until this county fight is over. Calculating the time, by the time the county fight is over, Lin Chen should be going to the Military Administration Department. Maybe there will be changes. There's no point in worrying about it now."

Zeng Qingyao rubbed her brows. If it was just an ordinary talented student, she could still predict his progress on the road of martial arts, but Lin Chen...

She was becoming more and more uncertain.

Originally thought that Lin Chen's journey into extreme martial arts would take at least a year to settle down, but unexpectedly, in less than three months, he had mastered the Iron Bone Skill.

This kind of genius cannot be judged by common sense.

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Lin Chen himself didn't know that at this moment, because of his disciple's identity, there was such a scheming meeting.

A private room in a restaurant in the county town.

In addition to Lin Chen, Lu Yongfeng, Zhao Jingchuan and Cheng Ying, there are three middle-aged men.

One of them was someone Lin Chen knew, it was Zhao Dongyang, and the other two were the fathers of Lu Yongfeng and Cheng Ying.

When it comes to the candidates to take over the fish pen, the most suitable candidates that come to Lin Chen's mind are these three junior brothers.

Fertilizer does not flow into outsiders' fields.

Zhao Dongyang and the other two were very excited. To them, the development in Kaohe Town had already reached its limit. There were only so many people in the entire Kaohe Town, and there was an upper limit to their business.

The three families had thought about entering the city, but how could it be so easy?
Behind every industry and profession in the county stands a family and a powerful warrior.

"Nephew Lin, I never thought that such a good thing would happen. You would even think of the three of us. It is a blessing for Jingchuan to have a senior brother like you, and it is also a blessing for our Zhao family."

"Uncle Zhao, you are too polite. Apart from the relationship between me and Junior Brother Zhao, you have also taken good care of my family. I, Lin Chen, am not an ungrateful person."

Lin Chen smiled and waved his hand, then looked at Father Lu and Father Cheng: "You don't have to be polite, Uncle Lu has given me a lot of ginseng, and the clothes I'm wearing are all from your cloth shop, Uncle Cheng."

Father Lu and Father Cheng were also feeling emotional. At first, they were somewhat dissatisfied that their son was suppressed by Lin Chen. But later they learned that their son had a good relationship with Lin Chen, especially during the Spring Festival. After their son came into contact with Lin Chen, he became more diligent in the path of martial arts. Only then did they change their attitudes.

In comparison, they still couldn't see as far as Zhao Dongyang. Zhao Dongyang could tell at a glance that Lin Chen was a diving dragon. It was said that the fish caught by the Lin family and sent to Zhao's restaurant were several times more expensive than those in the fish shop.

But Zhao Dongyang was a good person and actually said that the fish was freshly caught from the lake and was worth more money while it was fresh.

Zhao Dongyang also knew that the relationship between these two and Lin Chen was not as good as his own, so he did not hesitate and said, "Nephew Lin, I have discussed with Brother Cheng and Brother Lu and are ready to jointly take over the Shao family's fish stall. The price is 1,500 taels. What do you think, Nephew Lin?"

One thousand five hundred taels was not a small sum for the three families, and they also had to pay for their son's martial arts training. Even five hundred taels might not be enough.

But if they wanted to exchange five hundred taels for the fish pen, the three of them were confident that they could borrow the money.

One thousand five hundred taels, four years’ profit from the fish farm.

The price is very reasonable.

Lin Chen had done business in his previous life and knew clearly that when doing business, one cannot just look at the profits on paper.

When doing business, you have to take care of all aspects.

Officials, gang forces...

Each side has to show some appreciation, but by using the fish stall, the three families can also expand their network in the county and take the opportunity to expand their original businesses to the county.

"The price Uncle Zhao gave is of course unquestionable. Let's do it this way. The Shao family will need three days. Once we get the contract, I will have Junior Brother Zhao notify the uncles."

After the price was agreed upon, the next step was to drink and chat.

Lin Chen briefly revealed the reason why the fish pen fell into his hands, which also gave the three uncles peace of mind.

This fish pen is the Shao family's apology to themselves, and it was approved by Lord Su.

The major forces in the county will also be able to find out the inside story. With Lord Su watching over them, they will not be so blind as to cause trouble.

At least before Lord Su leaves Poyang County, other forces will not plan to take over the fish pen.

As for when Lord Su was transferred...

Lin Chen is confident that the families in the county will not dare to touch the fish pen.

Zhao Dongyang and the other two could naturally think of this. Lord Su had just been transferred to Poyang County and would have to serve for at least three years. After three years, with Lin Chen's talent, not to mention entering the rank, he would at least have achieved great success in internal organ training, which would be enough to shock the major families in the county.

Who dares to offend a 20-year-old master of internal organs?
It is better to bully the middle-aged than to bully the young.

Unless there is an irreconcilable hatred, with the example of the Shao family, as long as the big families in Poyang County are not stupid, they should know what to do.

Looking at Lin Chen sitting in the main seat with confidence, Zhao Dongyang felt emotional. A year ago, who could have imagined that the powerful Shao family would be forced to move their entire family and give away their wealth to save their lives just because they offended the son of a fisherman.

Is it true as the fortune teller said, that Linhu Village has excellent feng shui, and should I move my ancestral grave to Linhu Village?
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After the banquet, Zhao Dongyang and three elders left first, leaving Lin Chen and four others.

"Brother Lin, thank you very much."

Zhao Jingchuan expressed his sincere gratitude. Although Lu Yongfeng and Cheng Ying did not say anything, there was gratitude in their eyes.

Lin Chen smiled casually: "We brothers should not say these things. Back then, at the lakeside of Linhu Village, we promised to help each other and make progress together."

When they heard Lin Chen mention the meeting at the lakeside in Linhu Village, Zhao Jingchuan and the other two looked nostalgic. Although only half a year had passed, they always had the illusion that several years had passed.

In the final analysis, it was because Senior Brother Lin made such rapid progress that they had the illusion that several years had passed.

"On the road of martial arts, if you don't make progress, you will regress. The three junior brothers should work harder and strive to break through the ten acupoints as soon as possible."

Among Zhao Jingchuan and the other two, Lu Yongfeng made the fastest progress and has already broken through to the seventh orifice, but Zhao Jingchuan and Cheng Ying only have six orifices.

This speed of training was not considered slow among the students in the town in the past, and could even be said to be top-notch.

But compared with Lin Chen, it is indeed a bit slow.

Lin Chen said this just because he hoped that Zhao Jingchuan and the other two would not become complacent because of this, but should continue to encourage themselves and move forward.

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