Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 168: Leave your name for the second time and get a martial arts seal as reward
[The person who left his name at Wudao Mountain: Lin Chen from Raozhou Prefecture in Jiangnan Road, leaving his name for the second time! ]

A majestic voice sounded in my ears.

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed. This time the voice was different from the last time. Last time, the reward was given directly, but this time it mentioned "leave your name for the second time".

[Reward: Two-star Martial Arts Seal! ]

As soon as he finished speaking, a golden light fell from the sky, and an object like a seal fell into Lin Chen's hand.

"Martial Arts Seal?"

Lin Chen looked at the seal on his hand that was as long as his index finger. He didn't know what material it was made of, but it felt very comfortable to the touch and was translucent. There were two star-shaped grooves on the top of the mountain seal.

[Martial Arts Seal: Made from stones from the Martial Arts Mountain, it will reveal its meaning after a drop of blood is shed to acknowledge its master.]

"A drop of blood?"

Hearing this, the corner of Lin Chen's mouth twitched. He didn't expect to encounter the familiar blood-dripping plot that was not even written in online novels in his previous life.

Looking at the square seal in his hand, Lin Chen bit his finger and blood dripped onto the seal.

Soon, this drop of blood seeped into the square seal, and the whole square seal was faintly red. Lin Chen watched this drop of blood sinking continuously, and finally fell to the bottom of the square seal, just like a blood flower spreading out, and a red mark appeared at the bottom of the square seal.

As Lin Chen's mind moved, the square seal glowed and a line of words appeared in front of him.

[Two-star Martial Arts Seal: Lin Chen]

[Martial Arts Points: 2] (If you leave your name for one full year, you will gain 1 martial arts points)
[With 10 martial arts points, you can climb the second step of the martial arts mountain! ]

[Wearing this seal, you can enter the Martial Arts Mountain with just a thought. ]

[Those who hold this seal can travel within the territory of Daliang and the county and military offices in various places should be given convenience.]

[This seal carries the fighting spirit of the lower-grade martial arts. When in danger, crush the seal and the fighting spirit will emerge.]

……

After reading the information that appeared in front of him, Lin Chen had a detailed understanding of this martial arts seal.

It’s a Budosan teleporter, plus a disposable amulet, plus a status symbol.

"I just don't know what's in the second level of this martial arts mountain. It actually requires 10 martial arts points to enter. That means even if I leave my name in all the subsequent opening places, it won't be enough."

Lin Chen muttered to himself that these two martial arts points were obtained by leaving his name in two places. Adding the remaining five acupoints, the maximum number of points was seven.

However, according to the law of increasing martial arts points, if you can really leave your name seven times, you will have 14 martial arts points by the next year.

Lin Chen was curious about the second level of the Martial Arts Mountain, but what satisfied Lin Chen was that this Martial Arts Seal contained a martial arts fighting spirit, which should be the same as Senior Sister Jiang, and could be used to save lives in critical moments.

Daliang has indeed done a good job in protecting talents.

However, what made Lin Chen most satisfied was that he could enter the Martial Arts Mountain at will. This meant that even if he broke through his realm in the future and wanted to enter the Martial Arts Mountain, he would not need to come to the special training ground again.

Moreover, since there are two stars, there must be three stars. Leaving your name twice is two stars, does it mean that leaving your name three times is three stars?

As the star level increases, the benefits that the Martial Arts Seal can provide will also inevitably increase.

……

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After putting away the martial arts seal, Lin Chen looked at the other two steps above and tried to step over. However, before he got close, there was a resistance blocking his progress.

[Insufficient martial arts points! 】

All right!
Lin Chen curled his lips, turned around and jumped down the stairs.

After leaving the stairs, Lin Chen just walked out of the iron warehouse gate and saw Yu Fei, Shen Ge and the other two coming together.

"Brother Lin, could it be that you have suddenly reached the nineteenth level of enlightenment?"

Seeing Lin Chen nod, Yu Fei, Shen Ge and another young man all had looks of disbelief on their faces. They were not shocked by the fact that Senior Brother Lin had broken through to the nineteenth level of enlightenment. Although Senior Brother Lin's progress in cultivation was a bit fast during the past few months in the special training ground, it was still within an acceptable range. They simply regarded it as a result of years of hard work.

What shocked them was that it had only been a few days since Senior Brother Lin left his name on Wudao Mountain, and he had just broken through to this realm and yet he came back again. It seemed that he really treated Wudao Mountain as his own backyard and came whenever he wanted.

They have to accumulate 100 points to be eligible to go to the Martial Arts Mountain.

It goes without saying that after Senior Brother Lin leaves his name at Wudao Mountain, there will no longer be any score restrictions and he can come as long as he wants.

Same people but different fates.

Envy, but not jealous.

Geniuses enjoy privileges. If they can leave their names on Wudao Mountain, they can also enjoy the same treatment as Senior Brother Lin.

"With Senior Brother Lin's strength, he will surely be able to leave his name for the second time in the near future."

Shen Ge flattered him and then said with a wry smile: "Unlike us, who are still challenging seniors who are four orifices behind us."

After nearly three months, Shen Ge, Yu Fei and others also reached the 19th level of awakening. However, on the Martial Arts Mountain, they only defeated the senior who had reached the 15th level of awakening, and were stuck at the 16th level.

He was no match for Brother Lin in comprehension, not to mention strength. Now even his ability to maintain his dignity had been surpassed by Senior Brother Lin. Shen Ge had mixed feelings.

Thinking back, he had also fought with Senior Brother Lin before.

If I had taken the Tongqiao Pill earlier and taken the two Tongqiao Pills rewarded by the adults, and not given Senior Brother Lin the opportunity to break through later, perhaps I could have fought Senior Brother Lin to a draw.

If I had missed that opportunity, I would probably never be able to catch up with Senior Brother Lin in this lifetime.

Shen Ge is self-aware. His family background is considered good in Qianshan County, but it cannot be compared with those dignitaries in the capital city. Senior Brother Lin has already crushed the entire city alone, and now he has made a name for himself in Wudao Mountain. Looking at the Jiangnan Road, how many people can be compared with him?
Just based on this talent, the Military Affairs Office and even the Ministry of Military Affairs will give resource rewards, so what if you are from a poor family?

My martial arts resources are probably not much worse than those of the children from martial arts families.

Lin Chen didn't know what Shen Ge felt in his heart, but looking at Shen Ge and the others, out of kindness, he decided not to tell them the truth.

Junior Brother Shen and his companions were still on the Martial Arts Mountain challenging seniors who were several levels lower in level than him. If he told them that he had left his name for the second time, it would probably dampen their resolve. So he decided to forget it. When the Martial Arts Hall announced it, his junior brothers would naturally know.

After bidding farewell to Shen Ge and the others, Lin Chen left Wudao Mountain. When he returned to the bamboo forest, in addition to Jia Nanzhu, Min Huanbo and six others were also there.

"Teacher Jia, Teacher Min..."

Lin Chen greeted everyone one by one. Min Huanbo, Chen Ping and others looked at Lin Chen with smiles.

"Lin Chen, Instructor Min and the others are here to discuss with you the duel between the two special training ground students."

Jia Nanzhu looked at Lin Chen with a smile. He had no objection to Min Huanbo and the others wanting Lin Chen to participate in the competition. It was a good opportunity for Lin Chen to practice and also let the young men of Jiangnandao know the gap between them and the real geniuses who had made their names in Wudao Mountain.

"I will let the teacher arrange it for me."

Lin Chen did not refuse this time. Senior Sister Jiang had already said that there were children of the Huo family on the other side. Although he could not do anything to the Huo family now, it was still possible to vent his anger on the children of the Huo family first.

"This competition is different from previous ones. Ever since you, Lin Chen, left your name on Wudao Mountain, they have had some objections. After discussion, we decided that you alone will fight against all the students there."

"Only me?" Lin Chen pointed at himself, with a look of disbelief on his face: "The teachers think too highly of me. Even if it is a round-robin battle, I may not be able to win all of them. Isn't this too risky?"

"It's not a round-robin battle, but a group battle."

After Min Huanbo said this, Lin Chen's mouth twitched: "Is it as I thought, that I can fight against all the opponents alone?"

Lin Chen still couldn't believe it and asked again.

"Yes."

Seeing Instructor Min nod in agreement, Lin Chen quickly shook his head: "I am very terrified that the instructors think so highly of me. The competition between these two special training grounds is related to their respective reputations. I am afraid that I cannot take on the heavy responsibility. The instructors should make other arrangements."

Hearing that Lin Chen was going to decline, Min Huanbo and the other six people's expressions changed. They had already discussed it with Zhang Jiang. If Lin Chen retreated at this time, all the prizes would be handed over to Zhang Jiang.

"Lin Chen, you have to have confidence in yourself. You are a genius who will leave your name in Wudao Mountain."

"But I have only opened 19 acupoints. I am afraid that many of my senior brothers and sisters over there have opened 23 or 24 acupoints, especially Senior Sister Jiang who was in my martial arts hall. Her strength is not inferior to that of my disciples. If I meet Senior Sister Jiang, I will not be sure of winning, not to mention the other senior brothers."

Lin Chen shook his head like a rattle, with a look of absolute rejection.

Min Huanbo and the other six looked at each other. If it were any other students, they would have given orders directly, but Lin Chen's situation was different. Not to mention that Lord Jia was watching him from the side, even if Lord Jia was not there, since Lin Chen had left his name in Wudao Mountain, they could not force Lin Chen to do anything he didn't want to do.

"To think something is impossible without having tried it is not the heart of a warrior."

Jia Nanzhu, who was standing by, suddenly said with a straight face: "As a warrior, you must face difficulties head-on even when faced with dangers. If you don't even have this much courage and determination, how can you go far in the martial arts?"

"My disciple was wrong." Lin Chen lowered his head, looking ashamed. "Of course, we have to look at things separately. Originally, you two places should have arranged several students each for the competition. Now you only sent Lin Chen. If he wins, it's fine. If he loses, have you ever thought about the blow it will cause to Lin Chen?"

Jia Nanzhu turned his gaze and looked at Min Huanbo and the other six. His stern look made them realize that the person in front of them was not a teacher, but Lord Jia, the deputy director of the Military Affairs Department.

"I don't need to explain what Lin Chen means to Jiangnan Dao, but since you have already discussed it with the other place, it is too late to change it now. I have a suggestion for you. Half of the prize money you both put up for this duel should be given to Lin Chen. This way, you can help Lin Chen get more training resources, and you can explain it even if the Military Administration Office asks about it."

When Min Huanbo and the other six heard this, they understood what Lord Jia meant.

Whether or not the matter can be explained to the Military Affairs Office depends on a word from you, Lord Jia.

Understood.

This time, half of the prize money will be given to Lin Chen, and the Military Affairs Department will not pursue the matter. Otherwise, the six of them will have to face accountability from the Military Affairs Department.

A higher-ranking official can crush people to death, let alone a higher-ranking official of a higher rank.

"Let's do as Instructor Jia...Jia said." Min Huanbo and the other six looked at each other and quickly agreed.

Jia Nanzhu stroked his beard and said, "I am just a teacher. You are not supposed to do what I say. Only by doing this can we explain to the Military Affairs Office. However, I cannot guarantee it."

Min Huanbo and the other six rolled their eyes. If you can't guarantee it, then who can?

They just want to avoid revealing their identities in front of Lin Chen, so they just cooperate.

"Lin Chen, what do you think?"

Lin Chen raised his head and said, "Since Instructor Jia has said so, it is my duty to bring honor to the training ground."

"Are you not afraid of your Senior Sister Jiang?" Jia Nanzhu asked with a smile.

"Although Senior Sister Jiang is very powerful and I am not sure, I will do my best. You are right. A warrior must first have the courage to challenge everything."

Lin Chen chuckled and could only say sorry to Senior Sister Jiang.

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"Master Jia is indeed very caring towards Lin Chen."

"Everyone, please don't play dumb. Since Lord Jia has said this, half of the prize money must be given to Lin Chen."

Min Huanbo and the other six left the bamboo forest and returned to the meeting room. There was regret on their faces. They had bet a lot this time, and if they wanted to give half of it to Lin Chen, it would be a lie to say that they didn't feel the pain.

"Okay, if there is no Lin Chen, there is nothing. There is nothing wrong with Lin Chen's half." Chen Ping spoke and glanced at the others: "Master Jia is right. In this matter, we are too calculating our own gains and losses, but we ignore what kind of situation Lin Chen will face if he fails."

To leave your name on Wudao Mountain means you are arrogant and mad with no boundaries.

By then, such rumors will inevitably spread. The outside world will not believe that they made such arrangements for Lin Chen. They will only think that Lin Chen has become too proud after leaving his name in Wudao Mountain.

"Brother Chen is right. We didn't think this through. I'll give half of the prize to Lin Chen. I have no complaints, brother."

"Now that you mention it, Junior Brother, I suddenly feel that the 70% I gave to Lin Chen is nothing."

Chen Ping smiled slightly and was about to respond when he heard footsteps coming from the door. He immediately looked in the direction of the gaze.

"Instructor, there is a message from the Military Affairs Office."

Xue Yun walked into the hall with a rolled and sealed paper in his hand. Chen Ping reached out to take it and began to open it. Min Huanbo and others on the side had curiosity in their eyes. Could it be that the Wu Zheng Hall sent a letter at this time as a reward for Lin Chen?
That’s not right. According to the rules, Lin Chen should go to the Wuzheng Hall to collect the reward.

So it was Fei Xin who notified them to escort Lin Chen to the Wuzheng Hall?
Chen Ping unsealed the seal and just glanced at the contents on it. His pupils suddenly contracted and he remained silent, holding the note.

"Brother Chen, what does the letter from the Military Affairs Office say?"

Seeing Chen Ping's expression, the others became even more curious. What on earth did the Military Administration Office write to make Senior Brother Chen look like this?

"The Martial Arts Office sent a message asking us to ask Lin Chen if he left his name on Martial Arts Mountain again."

After a few breaths, Chen Ping spoke, but his words stunned Min Huanbo and others.

“Haha, Senior Brother Chen, you are not kidding, right? Why would the Military Affairs Office send a letter to ask this? Lin Chen just left his name in the Eighteen Awakenings, and it’s only been a few days…”

The man stopped talking halfway because he remembered that not long ago, Lin Chen said in person that he had already opened up 19 places.

"The Martial Arts Department would not ask us for no reason. There must be someone, and it must be a student from Jiangnan Dao who left his name on the Martial Arts Mountain. It is very likely that it is Lin Chen. Let me go and ask."

"I'll go as well."

"Brother Chen, wait for me."

Min Huanbo looked at the several senior brothers who were leaving and hurried to follow. Although they could get the news by waiting here, everyone was eager to know if it was Lin Chen and were unwilling to just wait here.

"If it was Lin Chen, then why didn't Lin Chen say anything just now? Wait..."

Min Huanbo felt that he seemed to have grasped the key point. As soon as Lin Chen returned to the bamboo forest, he and others informed him about the duel, and then Lin Chen declined on the grounds of lack of strength.

"This boy is not honest."

He left his name at the eighteenth and nineteenth sites in Wudao Mountain. This strength is enough to sweep across the land.

Lin Chen deliberately evaded the question. As for the purpose... the purpose was naturally to gain benefits.

Good boy, are fishermen also so cunning?

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"You mean you left your name on the Martial Arts Mountain again?"

In the bamboo forest, Lin Chen did not hide from Jia Nanzhu the fact that he had left his name in Wudao Mountain for the second time.

Jia Nanzhu's breathing became a little rapid. Seeing this, Lin Chen took out the martial arts seal from his arms.

"This is the reward I received for leaving my name on Wudao Mountain for the second time."

"Martial Arts Seal?"

Seeing the seal on Lin Chen's hand, Jia Nanzhu whispered something. Now he completely believed what Lin Chen said.

"You really did shock me. I have no doubt that you have the potential to leave your name behind again, but I didn't expect it to happen so soon."

There was a gleam in Jia Nanzhu's old eyes. Such a genius actually appeared in Jiangnan Road, in a boy from a poor family.

"Teacher, what is the use of this martial arts seal? After my disciple obtained this martial arts seal, martial arts points appeared..."

"I don't know either."

Jia Nanzhu shook his head directly: "I have only heard that geniuses who leave their names twice in Wudao Mountain will get a martial arts seal, and I also know that with a martial arts seal, one can enter Wudao Mountain at any time. Apart from this, I have no idea what other uses this martial arts seal has."

As far as he knew this information, it was because he was the deputy director of the Military Affairs Department.

"What about the second step of the Martial Arts Mountain?"

Since Instructor Jia didn't know, Lin Chen didn't dwell on it and continued to ask about the thing that made him most curious.

What is the second step of Wudao Mountain? You need to have 10 martial arts points to enter.

"I have never entered the second step. You are asking the wrong person. If you are curious, wait until after the duel and return to the Wuzheng Hall with me. Someone will answer your questions."

Jia Nanzhu smiled and shook his head. Wudao Mountain was very mysterious, and even he knew a lot about it.

In the entire Jiangnan Road, I am afraid that only Lord Shao knows something about Wudao Mountain.

Since Lin Chen was able to leave his name twice in Wudao Mountain, Lord Shao would certainly not be able to sit still and would definitely meet Lin Chen in person.

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Jiangnan Road, Wuzheng Hall.

When Shao Jingshan received the news from the Ministry of Military Affairs, there was a pensive look in his old eyes.

The Ministry of Military Affairs actually asked to conceal the news that Lin Chen left his name for the second time?

(End of this chapter)