Martial Artist: Stronger by Coasting Along-Chapter 411 - 115: Surprising Gains, Returning in Glory

Chapter 411: Chapter 115: Surprising Gains, Returning in Glory

"I’m just a Martial Dao student from a fourth-tier province, and I was lucky to achieve a bit in the national competition. I don’t dare to imagine becoming one of the Qin Family."

Ling Feng explained.

"It seems you have quite the ambition."

Ku Xuanhe laughed.

"You’ve misunderstood."

Ling Feng shook his head.

Ku Xuanhe said with a smirk, "The reason you’re refusing to join the Qin Family now is simply because you think they’re not offering enough. You believe you can achieve good results at the Academy, become a representative in the Continental Exam, and even create miracles in the competition, using that as leverage to get more resources from the Qin Family, enjoying the same treatment as their direct descendants."

"I have never thought that way."

Ling Feng shook his head again, refusing to join the Qin Family purely for the Coasting Along Value.

"The Qin Family has the Cultivation Treasure Manual, and Qin Cangqiong’s cultivation is approaching the Foundation Establishment Realm. It’s natural for you to have such thoughts, no need to argue."

Ku Xuanhe stated straightforwardly.

Ling Feng was speechless inside, so he could only nod.

"Although you achieved good results in the national competition, you can’t directly represent the Great Xia Kingdom in the Continental Exam. Even Qin Qianyu has to go through a series of examinations afterward.

The Continental Exam is different from the national competition.

The national competition is a contest among the seventy-three provinces of the Great Xia Kingdom, and no matter who achieves good results, the resources remain under the control of the Great Xia Kingdom.

However, the Continental Exam is a battle where the Great Xia Kingdom and other countries compete for resources from the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance. This concerns the Great Xia Kingdom’s development in the coming year, so the selection of candidates for the Continental Exam undergoes a meticulous process. Even the Qin Family can’t ensure that their family members can represent the Great Xia Kingdom every year."

Ku Xuanhe reminded.

"Aren’t Continental Exam Martial Dao students selected from national competition Martial Dao students?"

Ling Feng asked back.

"Of course, but not absolutely. In short, the Great Xia Kingdom won’t put its hopes on one Martial Dao student, especially those who’ve participated in public events, as their data has long been captured by other countries. If only such people participate in the Continental Exam, it might easily lead to problems."

Ku Xuanhe said.

"Could it be those additional people are in the Academy?"

Ling Feng asked.

"Indeed, I called you here this time to talk about the Academy and explain to you how you can participate in the Continental Exam to contribute to the Great Xia Kingdom."

Ku Xuanhe nodded.

"Well... if I can’t participate, it’s fine as long as someone can bring glory to the Great Xia Kingdom."

Ling Feng appeared indifferent.

"Don’t you want to become my disciple?"

Ku Xuanhe asked.

Ling Feng widened his eyes.

What does this mean? 𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚

To participate in the Continental Exam, do you want to take me as a disciple?

"If I could gain your favor, it would be my honor. Honestly speaking, from the moment I met you, I sensed a friendly aura from you that makes me want to get close and follow you.

The reason I don’t want to consume the Demon God Blood given by the Qin Family is partially related to your presence."

Ling Feng said, holding back his laughter.

"Hahaha."

Ku Xuanhe couldn’t hold back his laughter.

Ling Feng’s reaction greatly pleased him, and he couldn’t help but pat Ling Feng on the shoulder, saying, "First-tier provinces and fourth-tier provinces alike are trying to seize various rare resources. I’ve already talked with Zhao Kuo, as long as Jiangbei Province becomes a third-tier province, then the Vast Sea Province will be Jiangbei Province’s backing, provided you prove capable."

"I understand, I won’t let you down."

Ling Feng said excitedly.

Looking eagerly at Ku Xuanhe, Ling Feng hoped for a further step, but Ku Xuanhe quickly changed the topic, "Besides the Qin Family, the Great Xia Kingdom also has the Zhao, Qian, Sun, and Li families. While Qin Qianyu can advance directly to the final round, this time, the children of the Zhao, Qian, Sun, and Li families can be exempt from all examinations and enter the Academy to cultivate, competing with you for the Continental Exam slots."

"Ah? Are they more powerful than the Qin Family?"

Ling Feng was stunned.

"Not really, but the four cultivation families of Zhao, Qian, Sun, and Li discovered a Spiritual Spring a few years ago, nurturing many talents for the Great Xia Kingdom. Qin Qianyu naturally possessed a Spiritual Root mainly because his parents were cultivation powerhouses, and his family had cultivation arrays and the like.

While the Spiritual Spring cannot directly grant Spiritual Roots, it can help many people develop Spiritual Roots to refine Spirit Root Liquid, so the children of the Zhao, Qian, Sun, and Li families can enter the Academy without participating in the national competition and have the priority to become Continental Exam Martial Dao students. This is a benefit given by the Great Xia Kingdom and recognized by the Seven Great Star Systems Alliance."

Ku Xuanhe said patiently.

"A Spiritual Spring, Spirit Root Liquid, that’s truly a treasure."

Ling Feng marveled, surprised that a Spiritual Spring could exist in such a resource-scarce place.

"The Zhao, Qian, Sun, and Li families may not be as advanced in cultivation techniques as the Qin Family, but by relying on the Spiritual Spring resources, they’ve produced several outstanding children every year, including figures like Qin Qianyu. Honestly, you have a chance to participate in the Continental Exam, but it will probably be next time, or the time after next. In any case, once you start cultivating at the Academy, you must be fully dedicated. As long as you achieve good results, I’ll give you an opportunity."

Ku Xuanhe said solemnly.

"Yes."

Ling Feng nodded.

He was sent away afterward, feeling as if he hadn’t gained much from Ku Xuanhe, apart from knowing about the four cultivation families of Zhao, Qian, Sun, and Li.

A while later, he took an airship back to the lodge, planning to return to Jiangbei Province tonight.

After Ling Feng left,

another airship landed in Ku Xuanhe’s estate.

Liu Chuan came in with a puzzled look, brought before Ku Xuanhe by the responsible party.

"Although you’re just a Third-Line Martial Arts student, you performed excellently in this national competition, being one of the outstanding choices.

Compared to Ling Feng, you’re more mature and steady. If you can achieve good results at the Academy, I can offer you an opportunity."

Ku Xuanhe said solemnly.

"Bang!"

Liu Chuan knelt and bowed his head, "You are like a second parent to me, and I’m willing to follow your lead."