Children of Humble Families

The Martial Hall was built on Yanshan Mountain, more than ten miles outside the Capital.

Everything here is managed like a military operation.

Not far away was the Yanshan Camp, which guarded the capital and numbered over 30,000!

"Qi Hao?"

The people guarding the entrance to the Martial Hall were also students. They couldn't help but chuckle when they saw Qi Hao's face swollen like a pig's head.

"Li Zhu, Feng Cuo!"

Qi Hao grinned and greeted the two of them.

"Let me introduce you. This gentleman beside me is Qin Yan, the Count of Qinghe Divine Bow General, personally appointed by His Majesty."

He will also be studying at our Martial Hall for the next period of time!

"Qin Yan?"

Their gazes instantly fixed on Qin Yan, their expressions quite complex.

"Li Zhu (Feng Cuo) greets the General!"

"Now that I'm here at the Martial Hall, and we're all students, you can call me Qin Yan!"

Qin Yan smiled faintly.

The two looked at each other and saw a hint of surprise in each other's eyes, but they quickly realized what was going on.

"Brother Qin, I look forward to your guidance in the future."

"We'll go in first; I still need to take Qin Yan to register."

Qi Hong laughed and pulled Qin Yan into the Martial Hall!

After they left!

Li Zhu looked at Qin Yan's back and said, "I heard that this guy is only fifteen years old and seems very easy to get along with."

I thought the other person would be a very arrogant guy.

"That's really unexpected."

Feng Cuo nodded.

All the geniuses he knew were incredibly arrogant, but Qin Yan seemed very easygoing to him.

"General Xu, this is General Qin Yan, the Divine Bow General, who has come to the Martial Hall for further training by order of His Majesty!"

Qi Hao led Qin Yan to an old man. The old man was blind in his left eye and had a very obvious wound on his right ear from being cut by a sharp weapon.

Xu Ce was once a great general of the Great Li Dynasty. After retiring from his military post, he came to the Martial Hall to serve as its chief priest.

"Um!"

Xu Ce sized up Qin Yan and nodded slightly. "I have long heard of your name."

Young and promising, you were ennobled as a marquis based on your military achievements. As for martial arts, I have nothing to teach you.

You should follow Qi Hao and the others and learn military Stratagem.

In addition to your regular studies with them, I will also send someone to teach you individually!

After all, you haven't studied military strategy before, so we need to lay a foundation for you."

"I understand, thank you for your care, General Xu!"

"Don't thank me yet, I have something to show you."

You will be evaluated at that time!

General Xu waved his hand, his expression extremely stern. "You are a young general, but you are still far from qualified."

I told His Majesty, if you don't meet the requirements, don't even think about leading an army on your own in the future."

Qin Yan nodded. "I understand!"

When Qin Yan left General Xu's residence, he was carrying a large box on his shoulder.

It contains military treatises written by famous generals throughout history!

Taking into account Qin Yan's special circumstances, General Xu arranged a private room for him.

I can read quietly when I'm alone.

After tidying up the room.

Qi Hao led Qin Yan to the classroom. The entire martial arts academy was divided into four levels: Heaven, Earth, Profound, and Yellow.

Newly arrived students are placed in the Yellow Class.

After one year of study, an assessment will be conducted. Those who pass will be admitted to the Xuan class, while those who fail for two consecutive years will be expelled.

Qi Hao is in Class A of the Earth Division.

"Li Qing and Han Chen are fighting!"

As soon as Qin Yan and his companion arrived at the classroom door, they heard an excited shout.

What's going on?!

Qin Yan looked at Qi Hao with curiosity.

"If there are conflicts among trainees, they usually resolve them on their own."

Li Qing comes from a noble Lineage and usually looks down on people from poor families!

So they often find fault.

Han Chen was one of the people this guy frequently bullied!

The rules are simple: no 'qi' is used; fight with your bare hands.

Li Qing's Lineage were founding military heroes, Central Capital considered top experts among their peers.

Han Chen was relatively weaker and was often made to do dirty and tiring work.

The two entered the classroom.

The other students had already moved the tables and chairs away, and then closed the doors and windows tightly.

The center of the classroom was reserved entirely for Li Qing and Han Chen!

Qin Yan watched from the corner, while Han Chen's eyes held a burning anger.

His eyes were fixed on Li Qing, and it seemed that the anger he had been suppressing all day had finally erupted.

What do you think of this Han Chen?

"Han Chen!"

Qi Hong thought for a moment and said in a low voice, "His martial arts skills are average, but his military strategy is definitely top-notch!"

Because he usually displayed himself too dazzlingly, he aroused the dissatisfaction of many people from noble and aristocratic families.

Li Qing was one of them; he had always been outmatched by Han Chen in terms of military strategy.

This guy is too stubborn; he doesn't know how to keep his temper in check!

As they were talking, their battle began, and Han Chen was at a disadvantage from the start.

Li Qing was far superior to his opponent, controlling the pace of the entire process.

Qin Yan could tell that this guy was completely toying with Han Chen!

As Han Chen and Qi Hao said, he is extremely stubborn. Even though he knows he can't win, he still refuses to admit defeat.

"Qi Hao, you went back to hide for a few days, how did you end up with your head all swollen like a pig?"

Song Qianyang chuckled softly, looking at Qi Hao with a very provocative expression!

Surrounding him were other sons of noble families, all looking at Qi Hao with provocative eyes.

"Don't be so arrogant, you surnamed Song."

Qi Hao's eyes turned slightly cold as he sneered and moved closer to Qin Yan: "This time, I've brought along some helpers."

Qin Yan, the Divine Bow General personally appointed by His Majesty, is my brother. Go ahead and try to take him down.

"Qin Yan!"

Upon hearing this, Song Qianyang and the others' expressions changed instantly, and their gazes toward Qin Yan became extremely complex, filled with envy, jealousy, and apprehension.

In terms of strength, all of them combined might not be able to defeat Qin Yan!

For a moment, they were so frightened that they dared not utter a sound.

Qin Yan merely glanced at the group of guys; they were nothing but cowardly bullies who preyed on the weak.

As long as they don't get in his way, he has no interest in causing trouble for them.

In contrast, Han Chen, who was in the arena, had already suffered several heavy blows and was in great pain.

Li Qing was a seasoned veteran and didn't retaliate in the other person's face!

They know where to fight and where not to fight.

"Coward!"

Seeing the frustrated expressions on Song Qianyang and the others' faces, Qi Hao couldn't help but sneer.

"Damn it, Qi Hao, let's have a go at it!"

Song Qianyang's face flushed red; Qi Hao's expression was just too infuriating.

"Tch, try touching me and see what happens."

Qi Hao, now that he has found a powerful backer, is not intimidated at all and stands proudly beside Qin Yan.

Seeing that Qin Yan was ignoring him, Song Qianyang felt even more frustrated.

Qin Yan naturally knew.

My strength is simply not on the same level as my opponent's.

Rushing forward recklessly will only bring shame upon yourself.

"That's a bit much!"

Qin Yan's eyes darkened. Li Qing's blows were getting heavier and heavier; if he continued, Han Chen might suffer broken bones.

"What...?"

Qi Hong hadn't reacted yet.

Qin Yan had already appeared in the arena and caught Li Qing's punch aimed at Han Chen's ribs.

After feeling the force of the punch, I knew that this punch would break at least a few bones in the opponent's body.

"Who are you to interfere in my affairs?"

When Li Qing saw that someone dared to stop him, his eyes instantly turned sinister!

Snap!

A resounding slap echoed throughout the classroom!

Qin Yan slowly withdrew his hand. "Shut up!"