Morning High.
Unlike usual, the moment Chen Yan arrived, he attracted the attention of many people. Many looked at him with envy and awe.
Defeating a Blood Qi Martial Artist with Pure Physical Strength was like a legend in their small town.
But Chen Yan had done it in front of everyone.
Chen Yan sat in his seat, and classmates occasionally came to talk to him. Even though most students disdained Sycophancy in their hearts, they understood that Chen Yan was no longer on the same level as them.
Hu Yuan arrived at the classroom door and saw Chen Yan at a glance. His expression immediately became hesitant. In the end, he lowered his head and sat in his own seat.
His father, Hu Zeyuan, had repeatedly instructed him this morning to personally hand a gift inside his schoolbag to Chen Yan, but he couldn't bring himself to do it.
The thought of Chen Yan completely ignoring his previous apology made it even harder for him.
At this moment, his heart was filled with regret.
After a while, Zhang Qingsi arrived in the classroom. He sat quietly in his seat, his expression calm and composed, as if he hadn't experienced being defeated by Chen Yan at all.
However, there was a hint of mockery in his eyes as he looked at Chen Yan.
Time passed slowly until eight in the morning when the broadcast sounded.
"Yu Zhiwen of Class 1, Gao Yuan of Class 2, Zhang Qingsi of Class 3, immediately gather behind the teaching building."
The moment the voice fell, the students' expressions in the class changed slightly.
Zhang Qingsi, however, stood up, raised his head, and walked to the podium. He smiled at everyone:
"Hello everyone, I'm very happy to have spent this semester with you all. After this, I will be going to the Town Martial Class organized by the county. See you all later."
After Zhang Qingsi finished speaking, there was a moment of silence in the class, followed by a burst of cheers.
"Brother Zhang, you're going to the county?" Hu Yuan was the first to stand up.
"Yes, everyone in the school who has Awakened Blood Qi will go," Zhang Qingsi said with a smile. He glanced at Chen Yan:
"You'll be in the same class as Chu Xuansheng."
Whoosh!
The classroom immediately erupted with various exclamations.
"Holy crap, Chu Xuansheng!"
"Brother Zhang is amazing!"
"Brother Zhang, will we still see each other?"
"I'm going to be classmates with Chu Xuansheng, I'm so envious."
As everyone was in awe, Chen Yan's brow furrowed, and he froze for a moment. But soon, Chen Yan calmed down, stood up directly, and walked out of the classroom.
He was going to find the Principal to get clarification.
Seeing Chen Yan's retreating back, Zhang Qingsi narrowed his eyes but continued to chat casually with his companion.
"What is Chen Yan going out for?"
"Does he think the spot in the Town Martial Class will be his?" Hu Yuan stood up, his mouth splitting into a grin:
"He hasn't Awaken Blood Qi yet."
An unnamed anger surfaced in Chen Yan's heart. He clenched his fists. He was going to ask the Principal, why?
Luo Puxin told him that once he got the Town Martial Bonus, he could enter the Town Martial Class. Wang Yang had said the same thing.
But why was he eliminated?
"Chen Yan."
A male voice sounded at the corner of the teaching building. Chen Yan looked over and saw Chu Feiyuan.
Chu Feiyuan walked towards Chen Yan:
"Are you going to find the Principal?"
Chen Yan frowned slightly and nodded.
"It's like this." A smile appeared on Chu Feiyuan's lips:
"This is the first time the county has organized a Town Martial Class. Your school has three spots. I originally wanted you to go, but the spots were sent to the county, and they said you haven't Awaken Blood Qi."
Chu Feiyuan said, patting Chen Yan's shoulder:
"This is the rule, and I can't change it. But I think you must feel it's unfair, so I came to tell you. I even argued with that person from the county for a long time yesterday..."
Chu Feiyuan said, shaking his head slowly.
Chen Yan's eyes changed slightly. Just as he was about to speak, Chu Feiyuan continued:
"Do you know who I am? Chu Feiyuan, a member of the Chu Family. Do you know the Chu Family?"
"I know." Chen Yan nodded. He definitely knew the Chu Family, a major power in Luoshan County. It could be said that the Chu Family was the true leader of Luoshan County.
"Sigh." Chu Feiyuan gave a wry smile.
"That person also knows I'm from the Chu family. You know, everything depends on influence, but they completely disregarded me. Besides, rules are rules. If you haven't Awakened Blood Qi, no matter how strong you are, it's useless."
After Chu Feiyuan finished speaking, he looked at Chen Yan like this:
"If you keep causing trouble, it will be difficult for my Chu family too. Sigh..."
"I understand. I can learn at Qingshan High too," Chen Yan said in a low voice.
"That's right." Satisfaction appeared in Chu Feiyuan's eyes.
"It doesn't matter where you learn, the key is the person!"
Chu Feiyuan said, shaking his head, and walked downstairs, leaving Chen Yan standing alone.
Until Chu Feiyuan left, a trace of anger appeared in Chen Yan's eyes. His peripheral vision glanced at the direction Chu Feiyuan had left, carrying a hint of coldness.
Chu Feiyuan's words might be believed by others.
But he, Chen Yan, knew they were all lies.
Luo Puxin was the head instructor of the Town Martial Class. The rules he mentioned were not that one could only go to the Town Martial Class after Awakening Blood Qi.
Chu Feiyuan was deceiving him while also mentioning a person of great influence, and then saying that if he caused trouble, the Chu family would be in a difficult position...
Not a single word contained the threat, but every word was a threat to him, Chen Yan.
Time passed slowly. Chen Yan took a deep breath.
Ring ring.
The bell rang.
On the sports field, a black sedan drove past the edge of the field under the watchful eyes of Principal Zhang Yue and Dean of Students Xia Tong.
In the car, Gao Yuan and Yu Zhiwen looked out the window.
Gao Yuan saw Chen Yan and waved with a smile.
In the passenger seat, Chu Feiyuan followed their gaze.
On the teaching building, Chen Yan was smiling and waving.
Yu Zhiwen looked at Chen Yan on the teaching building, pursed her lips, and then shifted her gaze.
She found it laughable. Others might not know, but her grandfather, because he was a martial artist before, had wider connections and knew the selection criteria for this year's Town Martial Class.
Chen Yan had been stripped of his qualification, yet he knew nothing now. He was truly pitiful.
But what does that have to do with her?
The Town Martial Class was the biggest Opportunity for their current batch of students. If Chen Yan missed it, it meant the gap between him and her would only grow larger in the future.
Chu Feiyuan placed the Sunglasses he had tucked on his forehead over his eyes, a faint smile appearing on his lips.
It seemed Chen Yan was quite sensible.
After all, he was just a country boy with poor vision and thoughts.
Gao Yuan curiously examined the car's interior, touching things. Zhang Qingsi, sitting beside him, frowned slightly and murmured, "Hick."
"Hey, it's my first time in a sedan," Gao Yuan said with a laugh, rubbing his head.
"Chen Yan."
Wang Yang appeared beside Chen Yan at some unknown time, looking at the departing black Sedan with him.
"Your spot has been replaced," Wang Yang said with a distressed expression, his words somewhat slurred.
"Mm, it's okay, Teacher," Chen Yan replied with a smile, sensing Teacher Wang's current emotions.
"You're not going to fight for it anymore?" Wang Yang asked.
Chen Yan remained silent, quietly gazing at the bronze statue on the training ground.
"How can you not fight for it anymore!"
Suddenly, a deep voice rang out.
"They're bullying you, are you going to bully yourself too?" Wang Yang looked at Chen Yan seriously.
"Are you truly weak and easily bullied?"
Chen Yan opened his mouth and quickly said, "Teacher Wang, that's the Chu Family."
"I didn't tell you to go against the Chu Family. It's just one spot, why would you think of the entire Chu Family? If you hit the son of the Town Martial Division's Commander, would you then be considered an enemy of the entire Town Martial Division, the entire Summer Country, and the entire world?"
Wang Yang clenched Chen Yan's arm. His eyes, though seemingly cloudy, now held a fierce glint like a falcon's.
"Not fighting for this moment will only lead to missing a hundred lifetimes. If you give up an inch, you lose an entire horizon!"
"In the Town Martial Class, the teachers are all second-tier martial artists. Some focus on body tempering, others on qi and blood. They eat beast meat, and you can exchange good grades for medicinal baths."
Blood Qi Martial Arts Origin Crystals, Breathing Technique Origin Crystals. As long as your grades are good, you'll get them.
"You don't even want these anymore!?"
Chen Yan's mouth hung open, something flickering in his eyes as he looked at Wang Yang.
Wang Yang spoke with unprecedented firmness:
"Do you really intend to keep someone like me as a teacher, someone who can't even awaken their Blood Qi? I can't even defeat you!"
Wang Yang's voice echoed in his mind. After a moment of confusion, Chen Yan's eyes gradually became resolute.
"I understand. I can't afford not to fight for it!"
Wang Yang nodded, a smile gradually appearing on his face. If Chen Yan had continued to be weak, he would have been extremely, extremely disappointed.
"What do you plan to do?" Wang Yang asked.
"I'm going to challenge the dojo. I want to tell them that I, Chen Yan, am qualified to enter the Town Martial Class."
Chen Yan let out a low roar:
"I'm going to beat Zhang Qingsi again!"
Wang Yang was stunned. He hadn't expected that his words would lead Chen Yan to come up with this plan.
No!
Wang Yang looked at Chen Yan. This kid must have already thought of this plan.
Good kid, you even acted against me?
"This plan won't work. Doing this will truly make enemies," Wang Yang quickly stopped Chen Yan.
"Then I'll go to the Town Martial Division and demand fairness from the higher-ups." Chen Yan thought of Luo Puxin in his mind. This was what he truly wanted to do.
Challenging the dojo was a bit reckless. No one would do that, right?
He couldn't let go of any opportunity to become stronger, especially when that opportunity was rightfully his.
"This won't work either. The Chu Family's influence in the Town Martial Division is deeply entrenched. It won't be good if you don't find the right person," Wang Yang shook his head.
Chen Yan frowned and looked at Wang Yang. He saw Wang Yang wink at him and smile:
"Let's go. They used the back door."
"Your teacher will also take you through the back door."
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