Immortal Dynasty Hounds

Chapter 4 Nine Heavens
There's a reason why Lian Shanxin dared to promise that Chairman Qu's son would be admitted to Bailudong Academy this year—he had been to Bailudong Academy, met the teacher who set the exam questions, and had already obtained this year's exam questions.

Who told him to have such a cheat code?

It's crazy to not need cheat codes.

He did not place all his hopes of entering Bailudong Academy on Kong Ningyuan.

But if he can be admitted through a special recommendation, he definitely won't take the exam.

Because everyone knows that those who are recommended for admission are the truly capable ones; what use is being good at exams?

Even relatively pure academies will always mention their background.

Kong Ningyuan is now his backer, and the message he conveyed to Chairman Qu is quite clear: he is willing to be the backer of the Qu family.

Chairman Qu was certainly willing to accept this situation.

If Lian Shanxin is truly boasting, he has a hundred ways to retaliate. But if Lian Shanxin is telling the truth, he also has a hundred ways to fawn over him.

Just wait.

Lian Shanxin had completely tamed Chairman Qu, a feat that He Miaojun and Lian Shanjingcheng both witnessed, and both of them had a completely different understanding of their son.

Lian Shan Jingcheng reflected, "Our son doesn't follow my example; he's not blindly confident."

He Miaojun gave Lianshan Jingcheng a meaningful look and deliberately said, "As the saying goes, dragons beget dragons, phoenixes beget phoenixes, and a rat's son knows how to dig a hole. Our son is so capable, husband, you don't have any hidden secrets, do you? Are you as secretive as our son?"

Lian Shan Jingcheng laughed out loud: "Madam is joking. If I were really that capable, I wouldn't have relied on you to open this clinic in the first place. On the contrary, Madam, after all, comes from a wealthy family, and I think Xiao Xin is just like you."

He Miaojun shook her head and said, "My family has fallen on hard times, and we couldn't even keep our ancestral property. Xiao Xin can't follow in my footsteps, or we'll be doomed. Now, it seems our son is much better than either of us."

"Yes, using both kindness and severity, it's the typical method of someone in power. Xiao Xin, he really is a genius at navigating the officialdom," Lian Shan Jingcheng remarked with some emotion.

He Miaojun retorted, "You talk as if you've been through the officialdom. No matter how capable Xiao Xin is, he's still young and doesn't know how deep the waters run in the imperial court. Sigh, a son is no longer under his mother's control once he grows up. I'll go prepare some clothes for Xiao Xin."

Students at Bailudong Academy typically choose to live on campus to save time, study more diligently, and cultivate their ability to live independently away from their families.

The academy is like a miniature imperial court or a miniature martial arts world. Everyone enters the academy with a future in mind. Naturally, a "mama's boy" will be looked down upon.

Although He Miaojun did not want her son to leave her, she would definitely prioritize Lian Shanxin's well-being.

The same goes for Lian Shanjingcheng.

A mother's love is like water, a father's love is like a mountain. They are expressed in different ways, but they lead to the same goal.

Behind He Miaojun's back, Lian Shan Jingcheng secretly slipped a packet of gold leaves to Lian Shan Xin.

"Gold? Not silver?"

Lian Shanxin instantly felt a deep respect for his father: "Dad, I thought you didn't have any hidden money. I was wrong. You're really bold to have hidden so much. If my mother finds out, you'll be silenced."

A bag of loose silver would be one thing, but a bag of gold leaves? That's a bit too much of a secret stash of money.

So even Shan Jingcheng felt guilty: "Son, this is all my savings from the past twenty years. Don't let your mother know. The students at Bailudong Academy are all rich and powerful. If you act too poorly there, you'll be looked down upon. The younger you are, the more likely you are to compare yourself to others. Don't be stingy with your money. If you don't have enough, I'll go ask Chairman Qu for more."

Lian Shanxin gave his father a thumbs up: "You asked Chairman Qu for it, didn't you, Dad? Don't worry, if my mother finds out, I'll just say that I asked Chairman Qu for it."

"Good son, your father has not spoiled you for nothing."

Lian Shanjingcheng felt relieved.

“Son, you’ve been adept at reading people and dealing with others since you were little, so I won’t teach you. I’ll just remind you of one thing: Kong Ningyuan is just one of the Seven Masters of Bailu. He’s a figure in Bailudong Academy and Jiangzhou City, but he’s by no means a top figure. Don’t put all your confidence on him. The Qu family is nothing. Don’t underestimate the heroes of the world just because you have Chairman Qu under your control.”

Lian Shanxin nodded: "Father, don't worry, I know what I'm doing and will do my best to be kind to others."

"That's good. I don't know much about what happens inside the White Deer Grotto Academy. Just focus on your studies. All the great principles of the world are in the books of the sages."

Parents all seem to want their children to study hard.

Lian Shanxin naturally wouldn't refute this, but what he valued more was not the sage's book, but the endorsement from Bailudong Academy.

Students who graduated from Tsinghua and Peking Universities in their previous lives were naturally looked up to. The same was true in the era of Yu the Great; students from the four great academies were also naturally looked up to.

However, Lian Shanxin soon realized that even with cheat codes, earning his first pot of gold was more difficult than he had imagined.

……

three days later.

This was supposed to be the day when Bailudong Academy officially began accepting new students.

Kong Ningyuan came to Huichuntang again to personally pick up Lian Shanxin and take him to Bailudong Academy.

“Brother, where is your father? Let me pay my respects to them first, and then I will take you to the academy.”

Kong Ningyuan intended to spend his life with Lian Shanxin, so he showed great respect to Lian Shanxin's parents.

Lian Shanxin shook his head helplessly: "My mother checked the number of injured students at Bailudong Academy over the years and got sick from the shock. She doesn't want me to go to Bailudong Academy. My father doesn't want me to take any risks either, and he has to take care of my mother. They're not going to see me off today."

You wouldn't believe it until you look into it; the disability rate among students at Bailudong Academy has been close to 10% in recent years. And that's just the disability rate within the academy; those who leave the academy are not included in the statistics.

Even Shan Xin hadn't expected this number; he hadn't yet personally experienced the cruelty and struggles of martial arts.

He Miaojun was even more unable to accept it. After trying to persuade Lian Shanxin again with Lian Shan Jingcheng to no avail, she was both scared and angry, and fell ill.

Fortunately, there were no major problems, otherwise Lian Shanxin would have felt very guilty.

Kong Ningyuan expressed his understanding upon hearing Lian Shanxin's words.

"When I was recommended to the academy, my mother was very worried. Although the academy is a ladder to success, it is truly a climb that requires risking one's life. If one's aptitude is insufficient, joining the academy will be more of a curse than a blessing. My dear brother, do you want to reconsider?"

Kong Ningyuan's question made Lian Shanxin look at him with suspicion.

"Brother Kong, you're not usually one to take things as they come. Is something wrong?" The fact that Kong Ningyuan accepted Lian Shanxin's idea of ​​"giving away the pear" shows that he was not content with mediocrity. He and Lian Shanxin were kindred spirits, so he shouldn't try to persuade Lian Shanxin.

Unless something unexpected happens.

really.

Kong Ningyuan smiled wryly: "My dear brother is indeed perceptive. Indeed, something unexpected happened. Two days ago, a major incident occurred at the academy. The deputy headmaster was discovered by 'Nine Heavens' to be an elder of the Demonic Sect and to have connections with various overseas countries. 'Heavenly Sword' personally led a team to arrest him, but the deputy headmaster escaped. Before fleeing, he even joined forces with others to break the 'Heavenly Sword' divine sword. 'Nine Heavens' is furious, the imperial court is furious, and now, the academy is undergoing a major reshuffle. The headmaster has resigned to take responsibility, and 'Heavenly Sword' is temporarily assuming the position of headmaster."

The overwhelming amount of information was too much for Lian Shanxin to process all at once.

"'Nine Heavens' has made a move?" Lian Shanxin immediately paid attention to this matter.

Kong Ningyuan nodded: "It was 'Heavenly Sword' who personally took action, but he failed... The news of this matter has been suppressed for the time being. Once it spreads, the whole world will be shaken."

"Nine Heavens" is both a title for the nine top masters on the Heavenly Ranking and one of the highest military forces used by the imperial court to suppress the world.

In a world where martial arts masters can fly and teleport, maintaining a dynasty's rule requires more than just poetry, literature, and etiquette; physical suppression is even more crucial.

The reason why the imperial court can suppress the martial arts world is primarily because the imperial court's military power can suppress the martial arts world.

"Nine Heavens" refers to a portion of the imperial court's highest military force.

The Heavenly Ranking masters represent the highest level of martial prowess in this world, aside from the legendary immortals. Grandmasters on the Heavenly Ranking roam the world freely, rarely being commanded by anyone. They either become regional overlords or live a carefree, wandering life.

However, the imperial court gathered nine Grandmasters from the Heavenly Ranking, entrusted them with important responsibilities, and established the "Nine Heavens" organization to supervise officials in the court and suppress the martial arts world outside.

The most terrifying thing is that the Grandmasters on the Heavenly Ranking in the martial arts world change frequently. However, "Nine Heavens" has been passed down for thousands of years, just like the Great Yu Dynasty, without interruption—which means that the imperial court has the ability to continuously cultivate Grandmasters on the Heavenly Ranking.

"'Nine Heavens' personally led the attack and never failed, earning him the title of a legend. Therefore, even the most unruly martial arts masters obediently abide by the law, at least on the surface." Kong Ningyuan said softly, "Now, the legend has shattered, and the Heavenly Sword is broken. My dear brother, do you know what this means?"

"This means that the prestige of the imperial court has been shaken, and the world will be in turmoil from now on." Lian Shanxin said solemnly.

The best in the world cannot be defeated.

One loss can cause unrest among the staff.

"Yes, the imperial court is covering up the news, but it can't hide it for long. The elder of the Demonic Sect is hiding in the White Deer Cave Academy and even escaped from the hands of 'Heavenly Sword'. There must be a huge connection behind these things. The most troublesome thing is that the deputy headmaster is my teacher at the White Deer Cave Academy. It was he who gave his approval when I recommended my brother to join the academy."

At this point, Kong Ningyuan could only manage a wry smile.

Lian Shanxin's expression also changed.

“Brother, I’ve dragged you into this. 'Heavenly Sword' has now suspended all recommendations, and the academy is conducting an internal investigation. In the coming period, the academy will inevitably be embroiled in turmoil and trouble. If you join the academy at this time, the danger will increase exponentially. Brother, my Kong family also has connections with the other three academies. I suggest you wait another year, and I will definitely get you recommendation letters from the other three academies.”

Despite Kong Ningyuan's good intentions, Lian Shanxin only heard one sentence: "The academy is conducting an internal investigation."

This made Lian Shanxin's eyes light up.

His talent, if used in martial arts or even immortal cultivation, might not lead to any great development.

But in this area, it's definitely a perfect match for their expertise.

"Nine Heavens" is a place that is very suitable for him to give full play to his talents.

Under normal circumstances, he would never have had the opportunity to come into contact with "Nine Heavens".

Now, the opportunity has come.

"Brother Kong, I still want to enter Bailudong Academy. Please introduce me to it."

Kong Ningyuan frowned and looked at Lian Shanxin: "Brother, do you want to seek wealth and honor through danger?"

“Yes, with my background, wealth that can be obtained without taking risks will never come my way.” Lian Shanxin frankly admitted his thoughts: “A person doesn’t have many opportunities to change their fate in their lifetime. If you miss them, you may never have them again.”

He had no doubt that Kong Ningyuan's current promise was sincere, and that Kong Ningyuan was genuinely preparing to draft recommendation letters for him from the other three major academies.

But who can say what will happen a year from now?
How many couples who swore eternal love a year ago end up going their separate ways a year later? Let alone a promise between two men.

Since Lian Shanxin had put it this way, Kong Ningyuan had no choice but to help.

"Very well, I'll introduce you. But remember, my brother, never anger 'Heavenly Sword,' he could kill at any moment, and if you are killed by him, you will become a member of the Demonic Sect."

"I see."

I went there to help him find members of the Demonic Cult.

The deputy headmaster is an elder of the Demonic Sect, yet he managed to escape from the clutches of the "Heavenly Sword." It would be strange if there weren't other demonic offspring cooperating within the White Deer Cave Academy.

These are all his pledges of allegiance.

Lian Shanxin was ready to reap his first pot of gold.

But his first pot of gold arrived earlier than he had imagined.

As he and Kong Ningyuan left Huichuntang side by side, they passed the gate of the Qu family, where Chairman Qu was giving them a long look.

His eyes were full of awe and ingratiation.

This is perfectly normal.

But after exchanging a glance with Chairman Qu, Lian Shanxin suddenly stopped in his tracks.

"Brother, what's wrong?" Kong Ningyuan looked at Lian Shanxin in surprise.

Lian Shanxin's expression remained unchanged, but his heart was in turmoil.

That guy surnamed Qu is quite the actor.

The heretic from the demonic cult turned out to be my neighbor.

(End of this chapter)