Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist-Chapter 278 - 83: Glory of the Low-class Family, Renowned Across Jiangnan

Chapter 278: Chapter 83: Glory of the Low-class Family, Renowned Across Jiangnan

[Lin Chen, born from humble beginnings, had no extra resources for the Martial Path. Yet his will was as strong as iron. Through hard work and self-support, training day and night, he first clinched the top spot in the Poyang County Martial Hall contest, and later seized the first place in the Raozhou Prefecture contest. This achievement was not due to divine talent, but rather diligence and persistence.]

[Herewith instructing Martial Artists across Jiangnan Dao:]

[Let Lin Chen be a model, for the Martial Path is infinite, and only those with steadfast resolve can traverse it. Although talents may differ, only the diligent can persist forever.]

[The highest form of Martial Path is not reserved solely for the privileged; even a sword sharpened in the Low-class Family can slice through Qingyun!]

[May all disciples carry forth his ambition, emulate his perseverance, with sincerity in their hearts, forging together the illustrious martial era of Jiangnan.]

Many martial artists in Jiangnan Dao had never witnessed a proclamation from the Military Affairs Hall so openly praising a martial artist in their lifetime. In shock, they began to inquire about this Lin Chen and the Martial Arts Mountain.

Compared to those who were unfamiliar with Martial Arts Mountain, the Martial Arts Powerhouses and families who knew of it were equally astounded.

Leaving one’s name at Martial Arts Mountain is as difficult as ascending to the heavens.

For thirty years in Jiangnan Dao, no martial artist had been able to leave their name at Martial Arts Mountain!

Hongdu Prefecture Military Affairs Department.

"This competition for the role model among Jiangnan Dao’s students has come to an end."

Jiang Zheng sighed lightly. This document from the Military Affairs Hall must have been authorized by Lord Shao. Without the last three sentences in the document, Li Zhe might still have had a slim chance, but the call for all martial students across Jiangnan Dao to learn from Lin Chen means that the model student title already belongs to Lin Chen.

[Let Lin Chen be a model...]

This sentence has already explained everything.

Li Zhe, is it a pity?

In the face of a genius who can leave his name at Martial Arts Mountain, it’s not a pity at all.

...

...

Li Residence, Hongdu Prefecture.

Extremely lively!

Many martial youth from Hongdu Prefecture were gathered in the back garden of the Li Residence, including quite a few from the Outer Mansion.

These individuals were all invited by Li Zhe to attend a banquet he was hosting.

Meanwhile, from within the archway connected to the right of the back garden, gusts of wind occasionally howled, and the strong sound of the wind crashed against the walls like mighty waves, drawing the attention of the crowd repeatedly.

"Senior Brother Li is likely about to break through to Refining the Viscera."

"No way, wasn’t it said it would take three months? It’s only been a little over a month."

"For an average person, it would naturally take three months, but given Senior Brother Li’s status, breaking through to Refining the Viscera in a month and a half poses no problem at all."

"It seems we’ve truly come to the right place this time, not only enjoying the demon beast flesh provided by the Li Mansion but also witnessing Senior Brother Li’s breakthrough."

The youths in the garden all came from well-off families, but they all looked up to Li Zhe and their conversations were full of admiration for him.

"That Lin Chen still wants to compete with Senior Brother Li for the Jiangnan Dao student role model, truly overestimating himself."

"Lin Chen, just a petty clown!"

...

In a corner of the crowd, Li Qi listened to the relentless praises for Li Zhe and the constant belittlement of Lin Chen, her pretty face full of dissatisfaction.

"The fight hasn’t even started, and you just know that Lin Chen will definitely lose!"

Unable to hold back, Li Qi retorted to the three conversing on her left.

"Sister Qi, don’t speak recklessly."

Wang Yuyao quickly stopped Li Qi. Li Qi was brought here by her, and several were already casting unfriendly glances at Li Qi.

"Sister Wang, I didn’t say anything wrong. The duel organized by the Military Affairs Hall is set for the end of the year; the fight hasn’t started, yet everyone acts like Lin Chen is bound to lose. If that’s the case, they might as well immediately give the student role model title to Li Zhe now."

Since being scolded by her grandfather last time, Li Qi had been reflecting on herself, especially after understanding Lin Chen’s past from her grandfather, she not only didn’t feel resentment toward Lin Chen but admired him greatly.

Anyway, she felt that if she came from a family background like Lin Chen’s, she probably couldn’t even manage Opening the Acupoints.

If she couldn’t achieve it but someone else could, then she admired that person.

"Yu Yao, who is this person?" a girl beside Wang Yuyao asked, inquiring about Li Qi’s background.

"Sister Qi is the eldest daughter of Quzhou Li Mansion," Wang Yuyao did not conceal Li Qi’s identity.

Right after Wang Yuyao mentioned Li Qi’s identity, many young boys and girls at the scene started laughing freely.

"I wondered who was speaking for Lin Chen, it turns out to be the daughter of Quzhou Li Mansion. Indeed, she needs to defend Lin Chen, because as a woman, if she doesn’t stand up for her future husband, wouldn’t it be a loss of feminine virtue?"

"There were rumors outside that Lin Chen is the future son-in-law of the Li Mansion. At first, I didn’t believe it, but now I truly do."

"For even the Li Mansion to be interested in someone like Lin Chen, it seems it’s really no good."

After knowing Li Qi’s identity, these boys and girls began mocking incessantly, making Li Qi’s cheeks flush with anger. She only looked down on these people’s slander of Lin Chen behind his back; when did Lin Chen become her fiancé?

"Sister Li, could you tell us on what merits Lin Chen has caught your family or your personal attention?"

"Maybe she likes the smell of fish from Lin Chen."

These young individuals laughed indulgently. Lin Chen’s identity as a fisherman’s son was known to all, and fishermen are indeed associated with a fishy smell.

"You... you all..."

Li Qi was so infuriated that her eyes were brimming with tears. She wanted to speak harshly, but these individuals were of no lesser family status than hers, and as for strength, she had just entered the Martial Hall this year and barely opened an acupoint. Even if she wanted to take action, she couldn’t beat these people.

"Sister Wang, I’m leaving!"

Unable to stay any longer, Li Qi decided to leave.

"Sister Qi..."

Wang Yuyao tried to pull Li Qi back, but after some thought, she ultimately didn’t. Li Qi had already angered many, and staying would only lead to more ridicule.

Moreover, deep down, she also felt that Lin Chen couldn’t compete with Li Zhe.