Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 176 Returning Home in Glory (asking for monthly ticket)

Poyang County!
County Pier!

Nearly a hundred people gathered here.

Poyang County Wuzheng Office and Poyang County Government Office have already received news that Lin Chen will take a cruise back to Poyang County today.

Although Lin Chen's realm is just beginning, the Wuzheng Hall and the Xingdao Mansion issued documents at the same time. For this honor, according to the law, at least one person from the Director of the Wuzheng Office and the County Master of Poyang County should come to greet him.

At the dock, Su Lingchuan and He Ruyun both arrived.

Not only did the two of them arrive, but half of the eight martial arts school masters, including the students of each major martial arts school, were also present.

"Is some important person coming to Poyang County?"

On the remote side of the pier, several fishing boats were approaching. Today, no fishing boats were allowed to approach the main pier of Poyang County. Fishermen who wanted to deliver their catch to the city could only park their boats on the shore one mile away.

The fishermen looked at the crowds of people at the dock and the officers maintaining order with curiosity in their eyes.

"It's Master Lin who has returned to Poyang County."

"Mr. Lin, which Mr. Lin? I have never heard of a wealthy family with the surname Lin in Poyang County."

"It was Young Master Lin from Linhu Village. I heard from our fish stall owner that the prefect personally came to Poyang County a few days ago. It was quite a commotion at the time. The prefect came to deliver the inscription to Young Master Lin."

"Linhu Village, isn't it just a small village? Why did the prefect come here in person?"

"You know nothing. My boss said that Mr. Lin is extraordinary. It seems that he left his name on some mountain. It's a very extraordinary thing."

"It's great to leave a name on the mountain. I've even peed on the mountain."

"Hu Lao Er, if you have the guts to say that, go to the dock and see if you end up in jail."

Several fishermen were arguing with each other. To them, martial arts was still too far away. Fishing to make money and support their families had already consumed most of their time. In their rare free time, they would either stay in bed with their wives or go to the alleys to have some fun.

"Uncle Hu, it's Wudao Mountain. That Mr. Lin is from Linhu Village."

While several fishermen were arguing, a thin boy who was sorting his catch suddenly spoke up.

"What is Budo Mountain? How do you know about it, kid?"

"Yesterday I saw the announcement issued by Wu Zheng, so I went to see it." Su Tong replied crisply.

"Go to the Wuzheng Office? Little boy, you don't want to learn martial arts, do you?" The fisherman nearby looked at the boy and tried to dissuade him, "Little boy, listen to your uncle's advice. Learning martial arts is not something that people from our family can aspire to. You know your family's situation. Your mother is sick, and you have a younger sister... Follow your uncle and learn how to fish. When you grow up, I, Uncle Hu, will recommend you to the employer. Find a stable job, save some money for your mother's medical treatment, and then marry a wife in the future."

Su Tong pursed his lips. He knew that Uncle Hu meant well and his family simply couldn't afford to pay for his martial arts lessons.

Originally, he had never thought about learning martial arts. He just wanted to make money to buy medicine for his mother and take care of his younger sister.

But some time ago, he saw people beating drums and gongs in the county town, and he watched curiously for a while. Then he heard from the people nearby that a martial arts genius had emerged in Linhu Village.

He knew Linhu Village. When his father was still alive, he would take him to visit relatives in Linhu Village. After his father passed away, he never went to Linhu Village to visit relatives again. The people in Linhu Village were not rich.

Su Tong was very happy listening to the people nearby talking about Master Lin’s achievements in martial arts. After all, he was also a member of Poyang County, and Master Lin had brought honor to Poyang County.

But I was just happy, without too many feelings in my heart. Just like what Uncle Hu said, martial arts were too far away from me.

It was not until the day before yesterday, when he passed by the Wu Zheng Office, that he saw a notice posted in front of the office and many people were watching. He also went forward out of curiosity and found out that the notice was also about Mr. Lin. At the end of the notice, he saw the article written by Mr. Lin.

"Words to My Junior Brother in Jiangnan Dao"

【Where the moon is leaking, there are starlights. 】

[The sound of a man of steel from a poor family can shake the world. 】

These two sentences were deeply imprinted in his mind.

Only then did he realize that Mr. Lin came from a poor family and had suffered a lot while practicing martial arts.

For the first time, the desire to practice martial arts emerged in his mind.

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Poyang Lake, a panoramic view.

Lin Chen took a cruise ship, sailing down the river from outside Hongdu Prefecture, and finally entered the territory of Raozhou Prefecture and flowed into Poyang Lake.

"Mr. Lin, we will arrive in Poyang County in one hour."

"Ah."

Listening to the words of the boatman, Lin Chen responded and then walked out of the cabin.

This cruise was arranged by the teacher for himself. This time when returning to Poyang County, the teacher got off the boat when he arrived at Raozhou Prefecture because he had some things to do.

Lin Chen originally planned to take a boat directly back to Linhu Village, but the teacher told him to go ashore at Poyang County Pier, where someone would greet him.

Poyang Lake in September is a place of clear and cool autumn weather. Fishing boats are docked in the lake to cast nets and catch fish, while people are boating on the lake.

The cruise ship stirs the lake, causing ripples.

"The floating light is like sparkling gold, the still shadows are like jade, and the fishermen are singing to each other. What a joy!" Lin Chen, who was standing on the deck, couldn't help but whisper.

The beautiful scenery of the lake is refreshing.

"Mr. Lin is very eloquent. I, a rough man, cannot express such words."

The officer rowing the boat added with a smile, and Lin Chen smiled. It was not he who had literary talent, but his predecessors.

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Half an hour later, the outline of Poyang Lake was already visible. Lin Chen glanced at the lake and suddenly shouted, "Brother, be careful!"

Ahead, a cruise ship was coming towards this side like an arrow.

"While you were here on your own?"

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed, and after reminding the rowing officer, he also became fully alert.

Ten feet, five feet, three feet...

When the cruise ship on the opposite side was only ten feet away, Lin Chen was thinking about whether he should take action first, but the cruise ship suddenly stopped.

Two young men appeared on the deck of a two-story cruise ship.

"Are you Lin Chen?"

Hearing the other party's question, Lin Chen frowned, but did not deny it. Since the other party was able to accurately stop his boat, it would be useless to deny it.

"That's me. I wonder why you two stopped me from sailing?"

"Haha, the two of us are from Qingyun Martial Academy. We are here to give you the admission letter. You are qualified to enter Qingyun Martial Academy. You can report to Qingyun Martial Academy with this letter."

Someone from Qingyun Martial Arts Academy?

Lin Chen didn't expect to meet Qingyun Martial Arts Academy here.

Even if Qingyun Martial Arts Academy wanted to recruit me, they shouldn't stop me halfway. This behavior was too rude.

"Lin Chen, haven't you heard of my Qingyun Martial Academy?"

Seeing Lin Chen's silence, the two young men on the opposite boat looked surprised.

"Of course I have heard of the name of Qingyun Martial Academy, but I wonder what this admission letter is?"

"Once you receive the admission letter, you will be considered a disciple of Qingyun Martial Academy. You are the first person in Jiangnan Dao in the past five years to be personally delivered to you by Qingyun Martial Academy. Our Qingyun Martial Academy is sincere."

The young man on the left showed his arrogance in his words.

Damn his sincerity.

Lin Chen complained in his heart, and then he took the initiative to send a letter of admission. Does that mean he was sincere?

"Thank you Qingyun Martial Arts Academy for your kindness. I still need to discuss with the teachers and elders about which martial arts academy to go to. I'm afraid I can't make a decision so quickly." Lin Chen replied indifferently.

Hearing Lin Chen's answer, the two young men's faces suddenly turned gloomy. They didn't expect that Lin Chen would actually refuse.

"Lin Chen, my Qingyun Martial Academy only recruits students who have practiced Zang in the past. If you want to enter my Qingyun Martial Academy, you need to go to the capital to participate in the academy's assessment. For someone like you who has not yet practiced Zang, you have received the admission letter from the academy, which is already an exception."

"Thank you for your respect for me, but I do need to discuss this matter with my elders."

Lin Chen's expression remained unchanged. Instructor Jia said that if the martial arts academy wanted to recruit him, they would definitely offer him corresponding treatment. This Qingyun Martial Arts Academy wanted to get something for nothing. What did they think of themselves?

As for receiving the admission letter after practicing Zang, it was already an exception. That was because he got it by leaving his name on Wudao Mountain, and it was not a charity from Qingyun Martial Arts Academy.

"Lin Chen, if you miss this chance, you won't have another chance. Don't make the mistake!"

The young man on the right also exuded an aura while speaking, staring at Lin Chen closely. "I still say the same thing, you need to discuss with the elders before joining which martial arts academy."

Lin Chen remained unmoved. This little bit of momentum couldn't scare him.

What's more, he didn't believe that these two people dared to attack him. This was the Raozhou Prefecture area, and he was a model student of the Jiangnan Dao.

"Humph, I hope you don't regret it!"

The two young men looked at each other and stopped talking. They stomped their right feet on the deck and the cruise ship under their feet started moving again, passing directly past the cruise ship where Lin Chen was. The surging waves made the cruise ship where Lin Chen was shaking and almost capsized.

"If all the students at Qingyun Martial Arts Academy are of this quality, then it's better not to go to Qingyun Martial Arts Academy."

Lin Chen looked at the direction where the other party's cruise ship was leaving and whispered in his heart.

A single glimpse can reveal the whole picture. Sometimes, the performance of the students can reveal a lot of information about the martial arts academy. Lin Chen's impression of Qingyun Martial Arts Academy is already negative.

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After the cruise ship sailed more than ten miles away, the two young men looked at each other and suddenly burst into laughter.

"Junior Brother Xiao, how was my performance?"

"Senior Brother Feng has demonstrated his superiority to the fullest. If I were Lin Chen, I would probably no longer have a good impression of Qingyun Martial Arts Academy."

"Hehe, Senior Brother, I am also doing this for our martial arts academy. Lin Chen may not join our Kyoto Martial Arts Academy, but he must not enter Qingyun Martial Arts Academy."

Feng Jin gritted his teeth. Among the five major martial arts academies, except for the Demon-Slaying Martial Arts Academy which was relatively special, the remaining four academies, Kyoto Martial Arts Academy and Qingyun Martial Arts Academy, from instructors to students, all disliked each other.

the reason is simple.

There is no room for two tigers in one mountain.

Both martial arts academies are located in the capital. As to which one is the best martial arts academy in the capital, each side holds its own opinion and neither is willing to give in. Over the years, there have been many frictions between the students.

Whether in Qingyun Martial Arts Academy or Kyoto Martial Arts Academy, students all have a common concept: they can be defeated in a martial arts competition by any martial arts academy except Qingyun (Kyoto).

If you beat other martial arts academies, you will bring glory to the academy, but if you beat Qingyun (Kyoto), you will be the hero of the academy.

"We have done what we should do. As for whether we can recruit Lin Chen, it depends on the instructor's ability. He is worthy of being famous in Wudao Mountain. Facing my Qi lock, his expression did not change at all."

"But if Lin Chen finally enrolls in our Jingdu Martial Arts Academy, and it turns out that we are pretending to be students of Qingyun Martial Arts Academy, wouldn't that be bad?"

"They have already entered the martial arts academy, so how can they escape? That's something the instructors should worry about."

Feng Jin chuckled. Anyway, he succeeded in impressing Qingyun Martial Arts Academy in front of Lin Chen.

This matter was not arranged by the instructor of the martial arts academy, but he happened to pass by Jiangnan Road. Thinking that Lin Chen had left his name at Wudao Mountain, the instructor of the academy would definitely come, so he took the initiative to stage such a drama.

As for how he knew that Lin Chen would return to Poyang County at this time, it was because he and his junior fellow apprentice had been waiting in Poyang County for two days. When they saw quite a few people at the Poyang County wharf today, they guessed that Lin Chen must have returned.

I was originally worried that Lin Chen would be accompanied by strong men from the Military Affairs Department on his way back, and the plan might not succeed. I didn't expect Lin Chen to come back alone. It seems that even God doesn't want Lin Chen to join Qingyun Martial Academy.

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The visitor from Qingyun Martial Arts Academy did not affect Lin Chen's mood.

When the cruise ship approached the dock, Lin Chen saw the two adults, as well as Master Zeng, Master Tai, Master Zhao, and several other masters.

I saw fellow junior sisters Fu Qingqing and others from Jingshui Martial Arts School, as well as fellow junior brothers Lu Yongfeng, Zhao Jingchuan, Cheng Ying, Fu Ang, Gu Shan, Zhao Kang and others, and finally Sister Huaer.

There are many familiar faces and many new faces.

The cruise ship stopped steadily at the shore. Lin Chen clasped his fists to express his gratitude to the observer who was rowing the boat, then stepped onto the shore.

Boom!
As Lin Chen stepped onto the shore, the sounds of drums and gongs were heard not far away.

At this moment, Lin Xiuyong was beating the gongs and drums vigorously with an excited look on his face. The other officials around him could understand why Lin Xiuyong was so excited.

The last time the Military Affairs Commissioner of Raozhou Prefecture came to Poyang County to cause trouble for Lin Chen, Lin Xiuyong stepped forward and risked his life to delay time. Master Lin will definitely remember this favor. With Master Lin around, Lin Xiuyong will definitely not be able to escape the position of a chief constable in a yamen in the future.

Fortune and wealth are sought in danger, and Lin Xiuyong really got it.

"Disciple Lin Chen greets Master Su and Master He."

Lin Chen walked up to Su Lingchuan and He Ruyun, saluted respectfully, and then saluted and greeted Zeng Qingyao and the others. He did not become arrogant at all because he left his name on the Wudao Mountain, received a monument from the court, and was named a model student of Jiangnan Taoism.

"Haha, Lin Chen, you gave me two surprises in a row this time."

Su Lingchuan did not hide his happiness at all. When Lin Chen heard this, he muttered in his heart, "If it weren't for the fact that the Wuzheng Hall concealed the fact that I left my name on Wudao Mountain for the second time, I'm afraid you, Lord Su, would have been surprised again."

"Lin Chen, I am honored that Poyang County has a genius like you."

He Ruyun followed suit with a compliment. Although he and Su Lingchuan were both entry-level warriors, their upper limit was at most middle-level. But Lin Chen was different. Although Lin Chen's strength was low now, he had the potential to reach the upper level.

"Let's go. Lord He and I have already prepared a welcoming banquet for you. After the banquet, we two will accompany you back to Linhu Village."

"Disciple will follow your instructions."

Lin Chen did not refuse, but when Su Lingchuan asked him to go in front, Lin Chen declined.

"I haven't seen you for several months, and I have something to talk about. Master Su, please let me go with you."

Faced with Lin Chen's request, Su Lingchuan was stunned, but he was even more satisfied with Lin Chen in his heart.

It is rare to be able to remain true to oneself with such honors!

"Okay, I will do as you say, but you can't be so willful at the welcoming banquet."

Su Lingchuan stroked his beard and smiled, saying that Lin Chen was the protagonist of the welcoming banquet, so he could not run to the students' table.

Walking up to the many students in the martial arts gym and seeing the unnatural looks in their eyes, Lin Chen naturally knew what was going on.

I stepped up too quickly, and these junior sisters and brothers were afraid of me and felt alienated from me.

"Why, after only a few months of not seeing you, my fellow apprentices are so silent? Junior brother Fu, I remember that you were the one who talked the most in the past. Why are you so silent today?"

Being called by Lin Chen, Fu Ang naturally would not say that he felt unfamiliar with Senior Brother Lin because of awe in his heart, and he defended himself by saying, "It's because the adults and the owner of the hall are here that I want to be quiet."

"You said that as if Master Tai didn't know your personality."

With the conversation between Lin Chen and Fu Ang, the students' sense of alienation from Lin Chen gradually disappeared, and they began to talk to each other and asked some curious questions.

"Brother Lin, you are awesome."

"Brother Lin, you don't know how shocked we were when the Military Affairs Department issued the notice..."

"Brother Lin, what is the situation at Wudao Mountain?"

Su Lingchuan and He Ruyun, who were walking in front, as well as the owners of various martial arts schools, all had smiles on their faces as they listened to the conversations of the students behind them.

These young men behind him will support the martial arts of Poyang County in ten years, and Lin Chen will undoubtedly be the pillar.

Even if Lin Chen did not receive the title of Jiangnan Dao student model, they believed that in the eyes of these young men behind him, Lin Chen was still the eldest senior brother in their hearts, not only because of his strength, but also because of Lin Chen's personality.

It’s not like they haven’t seen young geniuses before!

Most of them are arrogant and lonely!

There are few geniuses like Lin Chen in Jiangnan and even in Daliang.

Lin Chen alone can greatly enhance the overall martial arts strength of Poyang County.

Su Lingchuan and the heads of various halls are most aware of this point. The strength of this class of students has been significantly improved compared to the previous ones, and most of the credit goes to Lin Chen.

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Linhu Village.

"Hurry up, Xu Laoer, have you cleaned the ancestral hall?"

"What are you dithering about?"

"Those who bought the cemetery also want to put the spirit tablet in the ancestral hall. What a joke."

"Give me money? No matter how much money I have, I won't do it!"

"One hundred taels?" Zhao Zanghu swallowed his saliva and said, "Let it go, let it go. Let it go as many as you want. You just want Lin Chen to pay homage to them. After all, paying homage to one altar is the same as paying homage to two altars."

PS: I said I would update it in the early morning. Although I wrote it until two o'clock, I finally caught up. Do you still have monthly tickets?

(End of this chapter)