Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 48 Officially Becoming a Disciple of Jingshui Martial Arts School
Jingshui Martial Arts School!

After Lin Chen finished his meal in the cafeteria and returned to the dormitory, he stepped into the dormitory area and saw a servant wandering at the door of his dormitory.

"Mr. Lin, Master Kong asked me to invite you over."

When the servant saw Lin Chen appear, he hurried over.

"Master Kong wants to see me? Can you please lead the way, little brother?"

Following behind the servant, Lin Chen was curious as to why Master Kong wanted to see him at this time.

It’s no wonder Lin Chen thought too much, the timing was just too coincidental.

Master Kong of all martial arts schools has never summoned me for so many years. I just came back from Qingfeng Martial Arts School, and Master Kong wants to see me.

Could it be that Instructor Chen informed Master Kong of his situation and wanted me to return to Qingfeng Martial Arts School, and had contacted Master Kong?
With doubts, Lin Chen was led by the servant to Master Kong's courtyard.

The gate was open. Lin Chen stepped in and saw Master Kong standing in the yard.

"Disciple Lin Chen greets Master Kong."

Kong Yinglei looked at Lin Chen who came in, and thought of what her senior sister had said. A complicated look flashed across her eyes, and she said in a deep voice, "Lin Chen, I called you here to inform you that Qingfeng Martial Arts School has revoked your first-class student treatment."

Lin Chen's pupils shrank and there was a look of shock on his face.

Has my treatment as a first-class student been revoked?

He could clearly feel the warmth and optimism that Instructor Chen had for him.

"Master Kong, is there a misunderstanding here? I went to Qingfeng Martial Arts Hall today and explained the situation to Instructor Chen."

Lin Chen thought of a possibility that there was a misunderstanding between the two sides due to the time difference.

It is very likely that before I met Instructor Chen, Qingfeng Martial Arts School had decided to abolish my treatment as a Class A student and had already notified Jingshui Martial Arts School. However, after I met Instructor Chen, Jingshui Martial Arts School did not know that Instructor Chen had changed his attitude towards me.

"What do you mean?" Kong Yinglei asked curiously.

"I went to Qingfeng Martial Arts School today because I have mastered Qingfeng Palm and also met Instructor Chen..."

After briefly recounting his experience of going to Qingfeng Martial Arts School, Lin Chen emphasized the change in Instructor Chen's attitude towards him.

"Have you mastered the Qingfeng Palm?"

Kong Yinglei focused her attention on Lin Chen's first sentence. She kept looking at Lin Chen, and at the same time she admired her senior sister very much.

As expected of her, she guessed Qi He’s thoughts so accurately.

Qi He even deprived Lin Chen, a student with such a high level of comprehension in Qingfeng Palm, of his first-class treatment. This was short-sightedness, as he was only focusing on the several martial arts competitions this year.

"Pity."

Kong Yinglei sighed softly, "There is no misunderstanding as you said. Qingfeng Martial Arts School sent someone to deliver the news to Lai Da a quarter of an hour ago. At that time, you had already met that instructor Chen."

A quarter of an hour ago?

Lin Chen frowned. Considering the distance between Qingfeng Martial Arts School and Jingshui Martial Arts School, it would take about quarter of an hour to get there. He had also been delayed in the cafeteria for a while. If this was the case, Qingfeng Martial Arts School had indeed sent someone to deliver the message after he had left.

But he still found it a little unconvincing. If his place was still to be revoked, why did Instructor Chen still care about him so much and personally practice the "Flying Swallow Technique" on him?
"This year's martial arts school is different from previous years. If you had such a high level of understanding in Qingfeng Palm in previous years, Qingfeng Martial Arts School would definitely give you the treatment of a Class A student. But this year, the eight major martial arts schools hold a round of competition every three months, which is related to the ranking of the martial arts schools. Comprehension is not that important."

Kong Yinglei directly told Lin Chen what Qingfeng Martial Arts School was thinking. Lin Chen's eyes flickered, and he understood what Master Kong meant. Comprehension was defeated by money!
Unless I can show my extraordinary understanding, but my current understanding is not enough!
"According to what you said, Chen Chunfeng values you so much, but he didn't give you first-class treatment. I'm afraid he would feel guilty about you. I think he would carefully guide you to practice Qingfeng Palm as compensation for you."

Lin Chen's brows were still furrowed. To master the Qingfeng Palm, he had to rely more on his own experience. The booklet left to him by his instructor contained a detailed description of the subsequent realms.

In comparison, what he needed more was the treatment of this top-grade disciple.

"Master Kong, I have the audacity to ask if there are any vacancies for the Class A treatment at Jingshui Martial Arts School?"

After a long silence, Lin Chen suddenly spoke, which startled Kong Yinglei. Her eyes sparkled, "Jiang Qing is the only one who holds the first-class spot in Jingshui Martial Arts School, but you are not a formal disciple of my Jingshui Martial Arts School."

"Disciple is willing to join Jingshui Martial Arts School!"

This time, it was Kong Yinglei's turn to hesitate. Although she admired Lin Chen's hard work in martial arts, she was the deputy owner of Jingshui Martial Arts School and had to consider the pros and cons from the school's perspective.

Even for people like Fu Jingya, who came from such a poor family, they still desired first-class treatment. Saving twenty-five taels of silver a month would amount to nearly a thousand taels in three years.

If one's pursuit of martial arts is only to the stage of awakening, it is not a big deal, but there is also the training of the internal organs, which costs more. Although in the later stage of awakening, one can find ways to earn money, most warriors cannot earn enough to cover their martial arts expenses.

Take herself for example, although she is also a strong person who practices internal organs, she only has more than 200 taels of silver on her. She stays in the martial arts hall as the deputy owner, firstly because she feels a sense of belonging to the martial arts hall, and secondly, for the martial arts resources provided by Wu Zheng.

"You should know that you have the ability to comprehend the Qingfeng Palm, but not necessarily the Shuiyun Palm. Although I value talent, as the deputy head of the hall, the decisions I make must be able to convince the public!"

Kong Yinglei stared at Lin Chen with a sharp gaze and continued, "If you said this in a moment of anger, then let's not talk about it anymore."

Hearing Master Kong's words, Lin Chen felt hopeful. Master Kong had not said anything final, so he still had a chance.

"Master Kong, this is not a spur-of-the-moment idea. I am not well-received in Qingfeng Martial Arts School. I think Master Kong knows this inside story."

Kong Yinglei knew very well what Lin Chen said about being unwelcome in Qingfeng Martial Arts School. Lin Chen was originally rejected by Qingfeng Martial Arts School, but later joined Qingfeng Martial Arts School just to give face to Inspector Shu by Qi He.

Qingfeng Martial Arts School would naturally not take such students too seriously.

"Even if you join Jingshui Martial Arts School, I cannot guarantee that you will be given the first-class treatment, but I can give you a chance. At the beginning of next month, your class of students will have an internal competition, and the top five will be able to get the first-class treatment."

"In that case, are you still willing to join Jingshui Martial Arts School?"

"Disciple is willing!"

Without any hesitation, Lin Chen agreed.

This was exactly the opportunity he wanted. At least Jingshui Martial Arts School was not like Qingfeng Martial Arts School, which did not even give him a chance and directly deprived him of his A-class quota.

"Okay, then I will communicate with Qingfeng Martial Arts School tomorrow and have you officially become a disciple of my Jingshui Martial Arts School."

Kong Yinglei was very satisfied with Lin Chen's response. Finally, she turned her eyes and said quietly, "If it were someone else, it would be difficult to change martial arts halls. They would need the approval of the Martial Arts Institute, but you don't need that."

"Is it because of Inspector Shu?"

Lin Chen subconsciously guessed that although Inspector Shu had left, he still had some connections in the Wuzheng Office.

"Because Qingfeng Martial Arts School has not reported your identity as a disciple to the Martial Arts Administration, you should not have the Qingfeng Martial Arts School ID card on you."

Lin Chen: …

PS: My daughter suddenly has an allergic reaction, so Jiu Deng is taking her to the hospital now. So I posted the daytime chapter in advance, in case I forget to post it when I’m busy during the day!
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