Martial Arts Examination Youth Elite Competition!

Seeing the County Magistrate say this, Lu Feng was very grateful to him. If the County Magistrate hadn't intended to establish a new Captain position, then no matter how hard he tried, it would have been in vain.

Although the position of Captain was not an official rank, it was already the head of the minor officials.

With this identity, it was considered a certain guarantee for his own safety.

He would no longer be like the original owner, who was knocked unconscious and killed on his way home.

After the competition ended, under the arrangements of the Strategist Wang, Lu Feng received his Captain uniform and a specially made ox-tail saber.

After putting on the new uniform and strapping on the new saber, Lu Feng followed the Strategist to the County Magistrate's study.

He saw County Magistrate Wang Lichuan sitting at the head seat drinking tea. Upon seeing this, Lu Feng cupped his hands in a salute, "Subordinate Lu Feng, pays respects to Lord County Magistrate!"

This was his first time entering the County Magistrate's study. The room looked no different from a normal study, but on one side of the study stood a two-meter-tall wooden dummy.

Wang Lichuan let out a soft hum, then put down his teacup and said, "Lu Feng, the strength you've displayed these past few days has indeed given this official many pleasant surprises!"

"Lord County Magistrate flatters me. Your subordinate merely didn't want to miss this opportunity."

Wang Lichuan looked at him and continued, "Then do you know why this official has established the new Captain position?"

Lu Feng's heart stirred slightly. He had indeed heard about this matter.

Fan Tao and Chen Han had mentioned it to him before, saying that the County Magistrate had established the new Captain position in preparation for the Martial Arts Examination.

However, Lu Feng was not sure about this, so he could only reply, "Your subordinate does not know, please enlighten me, my Lord!"

Wang Lichuan looked out the window at this moment and said, "In another two months, the Great Yan Dynasty's triennial Martial Arts Examination will begin. As the county seat of Baiyue Prefecture in the northern frontier of the Great Yan Dynasty, Qinglu County naturally has to participate."

Lu Feng stood to the side and listened carefully. It seemed that the matter of the new Captain was indeed related to the Martial Arts Examination.

Wang Lichuan paused and continued, "This official has been in Qinglu County for two years. Although the people under my governance live and work in peace, there have been no significant achievements. Therefore, this official wishes to use this Martial Arts Examination opportunity to recommend some capable individuals to the imperial court, which can be considered as repaying the Great Yan and His Majesty."

Speaking to this point, Lu Feng understood the County Magistrate's intention.

He wanted to use the Martial Arts Examination to boost his own political achievements!

However, this world was one where martial arts were revered. If Qinglu County truly produced someone who passed the Martial Arts Examination, then County Magistrate Wang Lichuan would surely attract attention from higher authorities.

Understanding the other party's intentions, Lu Feng asked again, "Lord County Magistrate, although your subordinate has heard of the Martial Arts Examination, I am not very familiar with its rules and circumstances. I wonder if my current Martial Realm strength can help you?"

Wang Lichuan smiled faintly, "Heh heh, if this official remembers correctly, you are still under twenty years old this year, and your Martial Realm is Eighth-Rank Martial Artist, correct?"

Lu Feng nodded, "My Lord has sharp eyes; everything you said is completely accurate."

"Hmm, then do you know the eligibility requirements for participating in the Martial Arts Examination?"

Lu Feng shook his head again, "Your subordinate does not know, please enlighten me, my Lord."

The original owner was just a lazy constable who knew nothing about the Martial Arts Examination.

Wang Lichuan picked up his teacup and took a sip, slowly explaining, "There are two types of selections for the Martial Arts Examination: one is the Youth Elite Competition, and the other is the Martial Elite Competition! The eligibility for the Youth Elite Competition is that the participant must not be over twenty years of age and must have reached the Ninth-Rank Martial Artist level."

Upon hearing this, surprise flashed in Lu Feng's eyes, and he asked, "My Lord, why are the participation requirements for the Youth Elite Competition so high?"

Twenty years old and at least a Ninth-Rank Martial Artist – with such requirements, perhaps only a few people in their entire Qinglu County could meet the standard.

Wang Lichuan shook his head and chuckled, "Lu Feng, these requirements are indeed a bit high for Qinglu County, but for the martial artists of the entire Great Yan Dynasty, it's just the entry level."

"Oh?! What do you mean by that?"

"This official will not speak of the martial artists of the entire Great Yan Dynasty for now. Taking Baiyue Prefecture alone, there are over a hundred genius martial artists in its prefecture city who have met the participation requirements."

As soon as this was said, Lu Feng was even more astonished.

"My Lord, do you mean that my current Martial Realm strength is not even qualified to participate in the Youth Elite Competition?"

Wang Lichuan nodded slightly, "That's right! However, there are still two months before the Martial Arts Examination begins. As long as you cultivate diligently, it is still possible to reach the participation requirements for the Youth Elite Competition."

"This..."

Hesitation appeared on Lu Feng's face. He wasn't worried about whether he could break through to Ninth-Rank Martial Artist within two months, but rather whether he could handle the geniuses in the Martial Arts Examination.

Seeing his demeanor, Wang Lichuan comforted him, "Lu Feng, you don't need to worry. To help you meet the participation requirements, this official will not assign you any work or tasks during these two months. You just need to focus on your cultivation."

Since the County Magistrate had said so much, Lu Feng naturally wouldn't refuse.

"Thank you for your care, my Lord. It's just that what worries me is not the cultivation, but whether I will embarrass Qinglu County and my Lord if I don't achieve good results in the Martial Arts Examination."

Wang Lichuan first showed a look of relief upon hearing this, then smiled helplessly, "Heh heh, don't worry about that. Qinglu County was originally at the bottom of Baiyue Prefecture."

Speaking of which, Strategist Wang Jun, who was standing by the side, added helplessly, "Captain Lu, in fact, Qinglu County hasn't even had anyone sign up for the Martial Arts Examination in the previous few sessions, so you don't need to feel too much pressure."

"Ah?! It's actually like this!" Lu Feng was both surprised and speechless.

He had thought that the martial artists of Qinglu County were not too strong in Baiyue Prefecture, but he never expected them to be at the bottom.

From this, it could be seen that County Magistrate Wang Lichuan truly wanted to change the current situation, otherwise, he wouldn't have established the new Captain position.

Wang Lichuan sighed deeply, "Alas, so my requirements are not high. As long as you can break through to Ninth-Rank Martial Artist within two months, this official will be satisfied."

Lu Feng scratched his head and asked again, "My Lord, if your subordinate achieves some success in the Martial Arts Examination, what benefits will it bring?"

Based on Lu Feng's judgment, the highest achievement in a typical Martial Arts Examination would be the Top Martial Scholar. As for other achievements, he didn't know the specifics.

"There are naturally many benefits! If you can achieve a top ten result in the prefecture-level Martial Arts Examination, you will not only receive the title of Martial Scholar but also enjoy certain privileges and subsidies! In addition, the top ten from the prefecture city can proceed to the provincial city for a second round of assessment. If you can continue to achieve good results in the top ten in the provincial city, then you will directly become a Martial Arts Examination graduate. At that time, the imperial court will give you two choices: one is to await an official position arranged by the imperial court, and the other is to go to the capital to continue the Martial Arts Examination!"

Hearing this, Lu Feng finally understood.

The Martial Arts Examination of the Great Yan Dynasty was actually very similar to the imperial examinations in another world.

One tested cultural knowledge, while the other tested martial prowess.

"So that's how it is. Your subordinate understands!"

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