"The so-called academy is actually divided into the Civil and Martial Academies. The Civil Academy focuses on training civil officials, while the Martial Academy trains members of the Three Prefectures Department. Competition for places is fierce every year."
On a broad official road, Jin Lingfeng rode slowly alongside Ye Kang, accompanied by a group of servants.
Though martial artists could fly, riding horses was still an important means of transportation. After all, the Martial Dynasty stipulated that a martial artist's permitted flying altitude had to correspond to his cultivation.
A Spirit Transformation martial artist like Ye Kang could only skim along close to the ground. Flying any higher would be overstepping the rules.
So he might as well ride a horse. At least it looked a little more dashing.
As they rode, Jin Lingfeng told Ye Kang about the academy.
"There are plenty of people like you who earned a place directly by distinguishing themselves, but they tend to have a harder time of it. Still, with your strength, it shouldn't be much of a problem. Just remember one thing: inside the academy, strength is everything. If you can't win, back down; if you can, swagger all you like. And if all else fails, come to the Central Army and find me. I'll have your back."
Jin Lingfeng lifted his chin confidently. As the Marquis's son, who would dare touch anyone under his protection?
Ye Kang was deeply moved and nodded at once. "All right. If I can't beat them, I'll come to you."
Jin Lingfeng was instantly at a loss for words. "Could you show a little backbone? I thought you'd say you were going to carve out your own place in the world."
"My lord, you jest. What kind of fool has connections and doesn't use them?"
"Hahahaha!