Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 229 Meng Xing: Only One Person Can Turn the Tide
Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy!

Chaoyang Pavilion!
At this moment, Meng Xing and six or seven other new students all looked grim.

"I just got the news that Zhengguo Sihe Martial Arts Academy and Qingyun Martial Arts Academy had an exchange. Qingyun Martial Arts Academy was defeated, and Jingdu Martial Arts Academy was also defeated by Xiangguo's Pilgrim Martial Arts Academy. The next target of these two martial arts academies is likely to be Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy."

Hao Jifeng from Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy had a very serious expression. The two martial arts academies came well prepared this time.

There were some things he couldn't tell his disciples. Not long ago, the Xiang and Zheng states had conflicts with Daliang on the border, but they didn't get any good results. They retreated in disgrace after leaving behind hundreds of corpses.

Only high-ranking officials in the court and the military knew about this matter, but the court would send secret documents to the chief officials at the prefectural level. The dean of the martial arts academy was not inferior to the prefectural master in terms of status, so he would naturally be notified.

Three days ago, Xiang State's Pilgrimage Martial Arts Academy, led by a vice-president, went to Kyoto Martial Arts Academy for martial arts exchanges, while Zheng State's Sihe Martial Arts Academy also led a team to Qingyun Martial Arts Academy. It is hard not to associate this incident with the border conflict.

The states of Xiang and Zheng had lost face on the border and wanted to regain it in the Wu Academy.

Every ranking competition of the Nine Kingdoms Martial Arts Academies also represents the strength of the younger generation of the nine kingdoms. Ordinary people and warriors in Daliang do not know the results of the ranking competition of the Nine Kingdoms Martial Arts Academies because the four major martial arts academies are not ranked high each time, and the court naturally will not publicize it too much.

But it is different for other countries, especially those ranked at the top. In order to publicize that their own martial arts strength is stronger than that of other countries, the martial arts academy ranking competitions are publicized nationwide.

"Dean Hao, how many moves did Kong Qing exchange with the opponent?" Meng Xing looked up and asked.

Kong Qing is the best disciple of Qingyun Martial Academy this year. From the fight between Kong Qing and his opponent, Meng Xing can roughly judge the strength of Zheng Guosi and the disciple of the Martial Academy.

"Thirty moves!"

As soon as Hao Jifeng said this, the expressions of the other disciples at the scene became even uglier.

They had also heard of the name Kong Qing. Before he started practicing martial arts, the name of the genius had already spread beyond the capital, and even people in their area had heard of it.

"Kong Qing was defeated after thirty moves, and Zhang Ming only lasted ten moves!"

These words were like a heavy hammer falling on the hearts of several disciples present. Zhang Ming was the number one disciple in the new batch of disciples in Kyoto Martial Arts Academy, and his strength was almost the same as Kong Qing.

"Dean Hao, if this is the case, I am afraid that I will not be able to defeat my opponent."

Meng Xing is confident in his own strength and believes that he is no less capable than Kong Qing and Zhang Ming, but he is not arrogant enough to think that he can defeat both of them within thirty moves.

"Even Senior Brother Meng is not my opponent, who else in the Martial Academy can be my opponent?"

"So if these two schools come to my Lingxiao Martial Academy, won't our Martial Academy also follow in the footsteps of Qingyun Martial Academy and Jingdu Martial Academy?"

The four major martial arts academies in Daliang had internal martial arts exchanges. Although it was unpleasant to lose to other martial arts academies, that was ultimately a closed-door matter. But now the other party has taken the initiative to come to provoke them. If they still lose, and lose to Zheng and Xiang, it will be a great shame.

The disciples present all came from martial arts families and knew something about the relationship between the nine countries.

"Dean Hao, can't we refuse?"

A disciple spoke up, but as soon as he said this, he was met with contemptuous looks from others.

It is even more shameful to be afraid before fighting.

Do you really think that Zheng and Xiang are good people? As long as the martial arts academy dares to refuse, these two families will probably return to their country and make a big publicity, saying that their Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy dare not compete with them.

There is no need to even return to the country. Lingxiao City, as the largest city in Daliang, has gathered warriors from nine countries. Major events happening in various countries are circulated among taverns and teahouses every day.

Within a day, this news will spread throughout Lingxiao City, and Lingxiao Martial Arts Academy will be ridiculed and unable to raise its head.

"Just do your best."

Hao Jifeng also sighed lightly. He told Meng Xing and other disciples that he hoped Meng Xing and others could work harder these days to see if they could improve their strength, but he did not hold out too much hope.

Meng Xing saw the disappointment on Dean Hao's face, and after a moment's silence, he said, "Dean Hao, I think there is someone who can be a rival to these two families."

"Who?"

"Senior Brother Lin."

Back then at Canglan Martial Arts Academy, no one knew about the battle between him and Senior Brother Lin except himself.

Although he didn't like lying, he didn't want too many people to know about such an embarrassing thing.

He can only withstand three moves from Senior Brother Lin!
The reason why he was able to last so long was that he realized that Senior Brother Lin had given him the opportunity to perform, otherwise the battle would have ended long ago. Secondly, he used the secret method passed down from his family, at the cost of lying down for seven days, and he returned directly to Lingxiao City lying down from the East Road.

Moreover, this secret technique is limited in the number of times it can be used. It can only be performed once within three months. Even if he wants to use it again, the time has not passed. Forcing it to be used will only destroy his martial arts foundation.

"Lin Chen from Canglan Martial Academy?"

Hao Jifeng looked at Meng Xing deeply. When Meng Xing was defeated by Lin Chen in Canglan Martial Arts Academy, he did not ask too much about it.

He was not surprised that Lin Chen won, after all, he was known to be a genius who surpassed Pei Qingming.

The reason why he chose to go to Canglan Martial Arts Academy for exchange was because Meng Xing wanted to fight with Lin Chen, and the Martial Arts Academy just met Meng Xing's request.

"Brother Meng, even if Lin Chen..."

"Those who are good at martial arts come first. Even though Senior Brother Lin is not from our Lingxiao Martial Academy, it is not an exaggeration to call him Senior Brother."

Meng Xing interrupted Fu Ze directly. Fu Ze was startled, but under Meng Xing's gaze, he changed his address: "Even if Senior Brother Lin may be a rival to the disciples of those two families, Senior Brother Lin is not a disciple of our Lingxiao Martial Academy."

"What I mean is that even if our Lingxiao Martial Academy loses, it's okay. When the two schools challenge Canglan Martial Academy, Senior Brother Lin will help us Daliang regain face."

hiss!
When Hao Jifeng heard Meng Xing's words, his eyes suddenly shrank. Meng Xing reminded him!
Because Lin Chen joined Canglan Martial Arts Academy, the number of talented disciples recruited by their three martial arts academies this year was 10% less than the previous year, and they were all good seedlings.

If all three of their martial arts academies were defeated by Sihe Martial Arts Academy and Chaosheng Martial Arts Academy, and Canglan Martial Arts Academy finally turned the tide and defeated these two martial arts academies, thus saving face for Daliang...

He could imagine that with the old fellow Hua Qianwu's temper, he would probably spread the matter to the world.

Until next year's enrollment...

Once this happens, the three of them will only be able to pick up what Canglan Martial Arts Academy doesn’t want next year.

"Meng Xing, since you are so optimistic about Lin Chen, do you believe that Lin Chen can defeat his opponent?"

Hao Jifeng's expression was very serious. Meng Xing thought for a moment and held out three fingers. What did Senior Brother Meng mean by holding out three fingers?
"Senior Brother Meng, are you saying that Lin Chen... Senior Brother Lin has a 30% chance of winning?" a disciple guessed.

"To be honest with you, Senior Brother Lin and I fought each other and I was defeated in just three moves."

Hao Jifeng: ...

Fu Ze: ...

Other disciples:...

The entire Chaoyang Pavilion was filled with silence.

After a while, Hao Jifeng stared at Meng Xing with his old eyes and asked, "Meng Xing, is this true?"

"Dean Hao, there is no need for me to lie about such a shameful matter."

Seeing Meng Xing's bitter smile, Hao Jifeng believed that what Meng Xing said was true, while the other disciples, especially Fu Ze, had expressions of disbelief on their faces.

He was just outside the courtyard gate at the time, and he never thought that Senior Brother Meng would be defeated by Lin Chen in just three moves.

"Brother Meng, but I heard the noise for a long time outside the courtyard gate at that time?"

"Brother Lin was just giving me face. If he had used all his strength, he would have defeated me in three moves. But he didn't. Instead, he gave me the opportunity to display my boxing skills until he saw that I was really weak, and then he ended the fight."

Fu Ze was silent. He began to understand why Brother Meng's attitude towards Lin Chen had changed drastically when he came out of the yard. Although they were not from the same academy, he still treated him as a "senior brother".

It turned out that Lin Chen asked Senior Brother Meng to fight in the yard and did not allow others to watch from the sidelines in order to save Senior Brother Meng's face.

If I were Senior Brother Meng, I would also be grateful to Lin Chen.

"I know about this matter, so don't mention it to anyone else."

Hao Jifeng asked Meng Xing and others to leave, while he himself stood in the pavilion stroking his beard and thinking about something.

If Lin Chen can really defeat the young warriors from the two countries, the martial arts academy can still make some moves. However, the old guy Hua Qianwu will probably not let him go so easily.

I have to discuss this matter with the dean.

……

……

"Brother Lin, have you heard?"

"what?"

Lin Chen, who came out of his yard, was confused when he heard Fang Zhan's words.

"The Chaosheng Martial Academy of Xiang State and the Sihe Martial Academy of Zheng State sent people to our Daliang capital to compete with Qingyun Martial Academy and Jingdu Martial Academy. Both Qingyun Martial Academy and Jingdu Martial Academy were defeated, and they were defeated miserably."

"Is this happening?"

Lin Chen raised his eyebrows. He had been in the martial arts academy for almost three months, and he had some understanding of the academy.

The martial arts exchanges between martial arts academies, like the four martial arts academies in Daliang, are all before the New Year, and after the New Year, martial arts academies from other countries will start to come and exchange. Of course, Daliang Martial Arts Academy can also go to other countries.

They are all scheduled after the New Year, and usually start almost half a year after the new students have entered the martial arts academy. Now, in less than three months, the martial arts academies of Xiang and Zheng have sent people here, which is obviously abnormal.

"Fourteen days ago, Zheng and Xiang started a fight on the border of Daliang. They were repelled by our seniors in the Daliang military. They felt that they had lost face, so they wanted to get it back through the martial arts competition."

Xiao Yaojin also walked out of the yard at this moment and spoke to answer Lin Chen's questions.

As the young marquis of the Xiao family, he did not come to Canglan Martial Arts Academy alone. He was accompanied by guards. These guards had correspondence with the Marquis' Mansion. Although the border conflict was not in the northern border, the Xiao family must have known about it.

"Do Zheng and Xiang often have conflicts with our Daliang on the border?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

"No."

Xiao Yaojin shook his head: "Xiangguo and Daliang have not had any conflict for almost ten years. As for Zhengguo... the conflict this time was only because the court announced that the demons had harmed Daliang in the past, and most of these demons were in Zhengguo. The common people have a deep hatred for Zhengguo, and Zhengguo is dissatisfied and wants revenge."

"Zheng State only dared to make some small moves, but did not dare to fight with real weapons."

Fang Zhan curled his lips, looking disdainful of Zheng Guo.

These guys who rely on animals cannot be called human beings at all, but animals.

"Since Xiang State and Daliang have not had any conflict for ten years, why is there another conflict this time? Could it be that they have formed an alliance with Zheng State?"

"It shouldn't be." Xiao Yaojin pondered and explained, "My Daliang is sandwiched between Zheng and Xiang. The two countries should not have formed an alliance before the conflict with my Daliang. The elders in my family speculated that there might be some changes in the Snow Region."

"Snowland?"

This is another place that Lin Chen has never heard of.

"Brother Lin, the Snow Region is the border between Daliang and the Elephant Kingdom. It is extremely cold and uninhabited. It is only snow-capped mountains." Fang Zhan explained to Lin Chen.

Lin Chen nodded. This extremely cold place with no human habitation was indeed the best place to be the border between the two countries.

"Xiang State definitely did not form an alliance with Zheng State before the conflict, but it is very likely that some agreement was reached after the conflict, otherwise the two martial arts academies of the two countries would not go to the capital at the same time at this time."

Lin Chen also agreed with Xiao Yaojin's judgment.

But such national affairs were still too far away for him, as he was just a small martial artist.

"Junior Brother Lin, the dean asked you to go to the main hall!"

Just as Lin Chen and Xiao Yaojin finished their conversation and were about to continue climbing Canglan Peak, a disciple from the Martial Arts Academy came over to deliver a message.

(End of this chapter)