Apprenticeship to Zheng Shan, True Disciple

Zheng Shan's trembling mutter was too quiet for anyone to hear clearly.

Although most people didn't understand what the Academy Master was saying.

But seeing Academy Master Zheng Shan's uncharacteristic reaction was enough to explain everything!

This Wang Yuan's bone structure and aptitude were very high!

Extremely high!

However, Zheng Shan was an old hand who had seen his fair share of storms. After his extreme shock, he immediately realized the immense risk hidden behind the words "Supreme Grade Bone Structure."

If such astonishing aptitude were to spread.

Let alone Gaoye City, the entire Prefecture City would likely be shaken.

At that time, who knew how many covetous eyes and schemes would be drawn. With Wang Yuan's current lack of foundation, it would be like possessing a treasure that brings disaster, a dead end.

In a flash, Zheng Shan forcibly suppressed the storm raging in his heart.

The shock and ecstasy on his face quickly receded, and he resumed his stern and rigid expression.

Only the burning glint deep in his eyes could not be concealed no matter what.

He cleared his throat, his gaze swept across the stunned and uncertain crowd, and he spoke in a deep voice, his tone already steady:

"Strong tendons and bones, abundant Blood Essence..."

"Not bad, it's High Grade Bone Structure!"

He deliberately replaced "Dragon Tendon Tiger Bone" with "High Grade Bone Structure."

But even so, these two words were like giant stones thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves.

Because in Gaoye City, High Grade Bone Structure was the highest aptitude.

The crowd had never even heard of Supreme Grade Bone Structure, so they naturally assumed High Grade Bone Structure was the absolute peak.

"High... High Grade Bone Structure?"

"My heavens! It really is High Grade Bone Structure."

"How is that possible? He... isn't he from Qing Shi Alley in the Outer City? He struggled so much just to pay the disciple-accepting fee..."

"High Grade Bone Structure! Isn't that an aptitude only the direct descendants of the Three Great Families of the Inner City could possess, nurtured from childhood with precious medicinal baths and monster meat?"

The entire place erupted in uproar!

Those young masters from wealthy families who had initially worn arrogant expressions were now dumbfounded, their faces filled with disbelief.

They came from affluent backgrounds and knew the importance of bone structure, and they understood even more what "High Grade Bone Structure" meant.

It was a true genius that their families could hardly cultivate even with all their resources!

Someone destined to become a top figure in Gaoye City in the future.

The playful smile on the Young Man surnamed Liu's face completely vanished, replaced by extreme shock and a hint of imperceptible jealousy. He muttered:

"High... It's actually High Grade..."

The Woman surnamed Jiang, with her pretty face, also had her clear eyes ripple with intense waves.

She stared intently at Wang Yuan, as if trying to see through him.

A poor child from the Outer City actually had High Grade Bone Structure?

How could a family that couldn't even afford meat raise someone with High Grade Bone Structure?

And the Senior Brother surnamed Liu, who had previously scoffed at the difficulty for commoners to achieve Medium Grade Bone Structure, now had an extremely unsightly expression.

His face felt as if it had been slapped hard in public, burning with pain.

He had been in the sect for two years, cultivating diligently. His family had never stopped feeding him monster meat since he was young, yet he had only managed to hone his bone structure to a level slightly above Medium Grade, still worlds away from High Grade.

But this "mud-legged peasant" in ragged clothes, whom he had looked down upon, was naturally born with High Grade Bone Structure?

This huge contrast made his chest feel tight.

An inexplicable rage surged to the top of his head, and his fists clenched unconsciously, his fingernails almost digging into his flesh.

Medium Grade Bone Structure and High Grade Bone Structure, though only a word apart, were as different as heaven and earth.

They represented completely different heights of potential and future!

Zheng Shan ignored the shock and discussion of the crowd.

His gaze was like a falcon's, firmly locked onto Wang Yuan. His eyes were much gentler now, even carrying an unprecedented sense of expectation.

He slowly spoke, his voice carrying a solemn tone:

"Wang Yuan, are you willing to take this old man as your master?"

He paused and clearly added:

"Not an ordinary disciple who pays money and undergoes a three-month assessment, but... a True Disciple!"

The moment the words "True Disciple" were uttered, the scene, which had just calmed down a bit, spiraled out of control again!

"True Disciple?"

"The Academy Head is a Hua Jin Martial Master, and he's directly taking him as a True Disciple?"

"This... this is less than the time it takes for an incense stick to burn since he joined!"

"Master Zheng only has Senior Brother Shi Long and Senior Sister Zheng Ying, and Senior Brother Shang Yong as True Disciples so far, right? He's taking a fourth one now?"

"With the status of a True Disciple of the Academy Head, you can practically walk sideways in the outer city!"

Envy, jealousy, disbelief...

All sorts of complex gazes fell upon Wang Yuan like tangible things.

The Senior Brother surnamed Liu trembled with anger, his teeth grinding together.

He had tried his best and worked hard for two years, yet he hadn't earned Zheng Shan's approval to become a True Disciple!

And this kid, simply because he possessed a High Grade Bone Structure, could ascend to heaven just after paying the fee.

Why? This world is so unfair!

Facing this sudden opportunity that could change his destiny, Wang Yuan's heart rippled, but more than that, he felt a sense of calm.

He knew deeply that all of this stemmed from the "Dragon Tendon Tiger Bone" brought by the talent bead in his chest.

Joining Panshi Fist Academy and obtaining the status of a True Disciple was exactly the protection and starting point he needed most right now.

Without the slightest hesitation, under the gaze of the complicated looks from everyone, he took a step forward.

He knelt on both knees before Zheng Shan decisively, performed a standard master-worshiping ritual, and his voice was clear and firm:

"Disciple Wang Yuan pays respects to my teacher!"

This bow meant he had officially stepped through the martial arts gate of this world.

And he had temporarily gained a powerful backer, sufficient to withstand the storms.

Zheng Shan looked at the young man kneeling before him, at the composure and determination in his eyes that belied his age, and his satisfaction grew. A genuine smile finally appeared on his face.

He offered a gesture to help him up:

"Good! Good! Get up."

"From today onwards, you are my fourth True Disciple, Zheng Shan!"

He swept his gaze across the entire crowd with unquestionable authority:

"No one is to speak of today's events outside."

"Regarding Wang Yuan's bone structure, if I find out anyone is gossiping outside, don't blame the unforgiving sect rules!"

Everyone's hearts tightened, and they quickly bowed in agreement.

They understood that the Academy Head was protecting Wang Yuan, and also protecting the future of Panshi Fist Academy.

But with so many people present, how could the news not leak out?

It was likely that the news of Wang Yuan possessing a High Grade Bone Structure was already on the tables of the various great families.

Another genius was rising in Gaoye City.

Zheng Shan, in a great mood after taking Wang Yuan as a fine disciple, looked at the new disciples still in shock in the courtyard and found them rather uninteresting.

He waved his hand and instructed the disciple in charge of registration:

"The assessments end here for today. Those not yet tested can come again tomorrow."

"Disperse, everyone."

The new disciples awoke as if from a dream. With complex emotions, they cast envious glances at Wang Yuan and then bowed and withdrew.

The Young Man surnamed Liu, the Woman surnamed Jiang, and the Senior Brother surnamed Liu with a darkened expression also left, each with their own thoughts.

It was expected that the news of Wang Yuan possessing a "High Grade Bone Structure" and being directly accepted as a True Disciple by the Academy Head would soon spread within a certain radius.

The courtyard quickly quieted down, leaving only Zheng Shan, Shi Long, Zheng Ying, and the newly admitted Wang Yuan.

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