A Grandmaster's Guidance

Lu Qingchan thought about it and realized it made sense. The entry standard for the Provincial Youth Genius Group was a four-digit Blood Qi Value, so the members of the Genius Group naturally all had high Blood Qi Value.

However, there are tens of millions of school-age children in East River Province, but fewer than thirty can enter the Provincial Youth Genius Group. It is already very difficult to be selected, let alone those from the lower classes.

Moreover, she knew about Chen Lie's family situation; among ordinary people, very few could reach this level.

"However, Chen Lie's aptitude is still excellent. Putting aside the fact that he is Divine Sense Master, being able to enter the Provincial Youth Genius Group, even if he is at the very bottom of the Genius Group, has already surpassed countless peers."

"In terms of martial arts talent, she definitely can't compare to Yuan Hao," Xu Yunyan said.

In the center of the Duel Room, Xu Tianchuan, the president of the Martial Artist Association and Grandmaster, was instructing the five Genius Group to Grandmaster Seed.

When instructing Wang Dongting, Xu Tianchuan said, "The day of the Three-Province Martial Tournament is coming soon. As the leading figure of the younger generation of martial arts in East River Province, you must strive to win a top-three finish for East River Province in the competition. Don't let Cloud River Province and West River Province look down on East River Province."

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Wang Dongting nodded slightly and replied, "I will try my best."

At this moment, Jiang Xiaodong, the deacon of the Genius Group of the Martial Artist Association, said, "President Xu, you don't need to worry that East River Province won't get a top-three finish in the Three Provinces Martial Arts Competition."

"Oh? What do you mean?"

Xu Tianchuan looked at Jiang Xiaodong.

Faced with Xu Tianchuan's question, Jiang Xiaodong turned to Wang Dongting: "Wang Dongting must have been hiding his true abilities in martial arts, right?"

Wang Dongting asked with a puzzled expression, "How did Deacon Jiang know that I was hiding my strength?"

Jiang Xiaodong chuckled and said to Xu Tianchuan, "President Xu, according to Zhang Weifeng, the deacon of the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group, Ji Lingxuan, who is hailed as the Number One Genius of the Three Rivers Ji Lingxuan, personally admitted that Wang Dongting would be her formidable rival during the Three-Province Martial Tournament."

"Ji Lingxuan? She knows my strength?"

Wang Dongting felt a sense of strangeness.

He only reached the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm in martial arts two days before the Genius Gathering.

He had only met Ji Lingxuan once at the Eight Provinces Genius Gathering. Before that, the two had never met. Even though they had met at the Eight Provinces Genius Gathering, they had not exchanged a single word.

Could it be that Ji Lingxuan's eyesight allows her to see at a glance that he has reached the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm? Jiang Xiaodong said, "I don't know either."

Xu Tianchuan looked at Wang Dongting and said, "Wang Dongting, are you indeed hiding your true abilities?"

Wang Dongting nodded and said, "I recently broke through to the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm."

The other four Grandmaster Seed members were taken aback upon hearing Wang Dongting's words.

Their East River Provincial Genius Group actually has someone who has reached the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm?

"Good."

Xu Tianchuan nodded to Wang Dongting: "However, even Grandmaster praise Ji Lingxuan's martial arts talent. Although I don't know why Ji Lingxuan regards you as a formidable opponent, I think you are still quite far behind Ji Lingxuan."

After all, even the leading genius from the top province among the Chuanshan Eight Provinces couldn't gain the upper hand in his sparring match with Ji Lingxuan.

Then he looked at the other four Grandmaster Seed members and said, "The four of you must also work harder and strive to break through to the Blood-Qi Stage's Ultimate Realm before the Three Rivers Martial Tournament."

"We will try our best," the four members of the Genius Group replied in unison.

Xu Tianchuan nodded, turned around, and walked to where Xu Yunyan was on the next floor with his hands behind his back.

Upon seeing Xu Yunyan, Xu Tianchuan Yunyan immediately stood up: "President Xu— "

Xu Tianchuan immediately raised his hand to stop Xu Yunyan and said, "We are siblings from the same Xu Family, there's no need to be so formal. Uncle Shi took good care of me back then, so it's only natural for you to call me cousin."

"Yes, cousin."

Xu Yunyan was overjoyed to see that Xu Tianchuan showed no sign of distancing himself from her.

Xu Tianchuan said, "I wonder what brings my cousin here to see me today?"

"To be honest, I've come here today with a favor I'd like to ask of you, cousin."

As Xu Yunyan spoke, she immediately said to Lu Qingchan beside her, "Qingchan, this is the uncle I mentioned before, your uncle."

Lu Qingchan greeted him, "Uncle!"

Xu Tianchuan smiled at Lu Qingchan and said, "Qingchan, is it? I know you; Yuan Hao mentioned you to me."

Xu Yunyan said, "Brother, you should also know about Qingchan's situation. Because of her father, she has been wandering outside for more than ten years, which has seriously delayed her martial arts achievements."

I came here today to ask my cousin to help your niece.

Xu Tianchuan nodded and then said, "Tell me, what favor does my cousin want me to do?"

"I heard that the province is going to organize three martial arts geniuses from the province to go to the top three provinces, Jingji Province, for a ten-day exchange."

"Those who can go to Jingji Province for exchanges have the opportunity to receive guidance from Grandmaster. Cousin, do you think Qingchan meets the criteria for going to Jingji Province for exchanges?" Xu Yunyan said.

Lu Qingchan was surprised and looked abruptly at her mother. How come she didn't know about the three exchange opportunities to the Jingji Province?

She had assumed that her mother had brought her here to ask Grandmaster for guidance in martial arts.

Xu Tianchuan pondered for a moment and said, "The spots were decided two days ago, but—"

Xu Yunyan eagerly awaited Xu Tianchuan's next words.

"After all, it was my niece, whom I hadn't seen for over a decade, who asked for my help, so I couldn't just ignore her."

Furthermore, my uncle did treat me well back then.

Xu Yunyan immediately understood Xu Tianchuan 'Xu Tianchuan implication: he meant "this is the only time," and it would be impossible to ask this Grandmaster for help again.

At this moment, Xu Yuanhao, one of the five Grandmaster Seed, walked over.

Xu Yuanhao had just walked over when he came to Xu Tianchuan and said, "Uncle."

Xu Tianchuan nodded to Xu Yuanhao and asked, "Yuan Hao, how far are you from reaching the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm?"

Xu Yuanhao said, "My Blood Qi Value has reached 2,400 calories, Strength Value is 9,900 jun."

In terms of body refinement, I've completed Skin Refining and am currently Muscle Refining. Once I complete Muscle Refining, I'll reach the Ultimate Realm.

Xu Tianchuan said, "The Three Rivers Martial Tournament is imminent. Let's make a concerted effort to reach the Ultimate Realm before the Three Rivers Martial Tournament."

"I will." Xu Yuanhao nodded.

Then, Xu Yuanhao looked at Xu Yunyan and Lu Qingchan: "Aunt, Qingchan, you're here too."

Lu Qingchan politely greeted, "Brother Hao."

Xu Yunyan replied, "I need to speak with your uncle about something."

Xu Yuanhao nodded without asking any further questions.

At this moment, Lu Qingchan asked, "Brother Hao, have you had any contact with Chen Lie in the Genius Group? How is he performing in the Genius Group?"

"Chen Lie? He's that new member, right? I haven't had much contact with him." Xu Yuanhao shook his head and said, "What? You're quite familiar with this Chen Lie?"

Xu Yunyan explained, "Chen Lie's father and your uncle were comrades-in-arms back in the day."

Xu Yuanhao said "Oh" and didn't reply.

At this moment, Gu Tian led Chen Lie into the Duel Room.

As soon as Gu Tian entered, he asked, "President Xu, have you finished instructing these five Grandmaster Seed members?"

"Old Master," Xu Tianchuan nodded and said, "The instructions have been completed."

As Xu Tianchuan spoke, he immediately stepped forward. Because Gu Tian was a generation older than him and a retired senior from Blue Star University, even though Xu Tianchuan held a high position and great power in East River Province, he treated Gu Tian with great respect.

"That's perfect. Another member of our Genius Group Genius Group has met the evaluation criteria for a Grandmaster Seed. President Xu, please give him your guidance today."

"Oh? Another Grandmaster Seed has appeared? Which student is it?" Xu Tianchuan asked.

Gu Tian turned to Chen Lie: "Chen Lie, come here."

Chen Lie walked forward expressionlessly.

Upon seeing Chen Lie, Xu Yunyan and Lu Qingchan were both startled.

Chen Lie had only recently joined the Provincial Youth Genius Group, so how did he suddenly become Grandmaster Seed?

Gu Tian then introduced, "Chen Lie, this is Xu Tianchuan, the president of our Dongchuan Province Martial Artist Association."

Chen Lie nodded slightly to Xu Tianchuan: "President Xu."

"Chen Lie? I don't recall you being among the top ten in the last Genius Group Competition, right?" Xu Tianchuan asked.

Chen Lie frankly stated, "I'm new here."

"New member? Your Blood Qi Value have reached 1800?" Xu Tianchuan asked.

Chen Lie hummed in agreement. "I just took the test outside."

Lu Qingchan couldn't help but exclaim in surprise.

1800 calories of Blood Qi Value?

How could Chen Lie's martial arts skills improve so quickly?

Even if her Blood Qi Value were doubled, it wouldn't be a fraction of Chen Lie's Blood Qi Value.

"A new member, just joined the Genius Group and already classified as Grandmaster, you're quite impressive."

Xu Tianchuan praised Chen Lie, then said, "Come here, let me see how many shortcomings you have in martial arts."

Chen Lie nodded and went to the center of the Duel Room with Xu Tianchuan to begin one-on-one instruction.

Based on Chen Lie's understanding of martial arts, Xu Tianchuan, Martial Arts Grandmaster from Blue Star, certainly wouldn't be able to guide him.

So Chen Lie deliberately revealed a few flaws so that Xu Tianchuan could point them out.

The other Grandmaster Seed members standing nearby all looked surprised.

Luo Zhixun, in particular, was genuinely surprised by Chen Lie's true strength.

Tang Jiu'er couldn't help but say, "Isn't this Chen Lie too strange?"

How could he actually be rated as Grandmaster?

"I never expected Chen Lie to possess such skill in martial arts."

Luo Zhixun originally thought that Chen Lie had only barely met the entry criteria for the Genius Group, but she never expected that he would be selected as Grandmaster Seed.

The so-called "Grandmaster Seed" refers to geniuses who have a high probability of reaching the Blood-Qi Extreme Realm.

Not to mention 1800 calories of Blood Qi Value, reaching four times that Strength Value is extremely difficult.

Maintaining four times the Strength Value while also reaching 1800 calories of Blood Qi Value is absolutely impossible.

Xu Tianchuan instructed Chen Lie for about half an hour and was full of praise for Chen Lie's martial arts.

"You're very good, better than the other five Grandmaster Seed."

With my level of understanding and knowledge of martial arts, I can only see a few minor shortcomings in you.

When you gave me your guidance, it reminded me of Ji Lingxuan, the top young talent in Three Rivers.

It is said that when Ji Lingxuan was selected Grandmaster Seed in the Yunchuan Provincial Genius Group, a Grandmaster gave her guidance.

However, after carefully observing Ji Lingxuan's martial arts, the Grandmaster from Cloud River Province shook his head and sighed, saying that he could not give Ji Lingxuan any guidance, because with his Grandmaster's perspective, he could not find any shortcomings in Ji Lingxuan's martial arts.

That concludes today's guidance. There's nothing more I can teach you.

Chen Lie nodded and was about to leave the Duel Room when Lu Qingchan came up to him.

"Chen Lie, your Blood Qi Value has exceeded 1800 calories?"

"Yes."

"That's amazing! To have improved so much in such a short time," Lu Qingchan exclaimed.

"The Blood-Qi Stage is the easiest stage on the path of martial arts. As long as you are single-minded in your pursuit of martial arts, you can achieve it too."

Lu Qingchan simply smiled and said, "Don't joke around. To me, you're mocking me."

"That's not what I meant," Chen Lie said.

At this moment, Xu Yunyan over. "Chen Lie, congratulations on being selected as Grandmaster Seed."

"Aunt Xu," Chen Lie greeted Xu Yunyan, then added, "It's nothing."

"This is a joyous occasion, no less than being specially admitted by Blue Star University. How can you say it's nothing?"

Xu Yunyan spoke, she added, "How are your parents?"

"It's fine," Chen Lie said.

"I'll bring Qingchan to your home to visit your parents in a few days."

Chen Liedao, "You're welcome anytime."

After speaking with Xu Yunyan, Chen Lie left the Duel Room.

Five other Grandmaster Seed members also came out with them.

Tang Jiu'er quickly walked to Chen Lie's side and asked, "Chen Lie, I didn't expect you to be so amazing. You were actually selected as Grandmaster Seed."

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"Just Grandmaster Seed, what's so remarkable about that?"

"You're talking big. In the entire East River Province, there were only five Grandmaster Seed before this."

"It's no exaggeration to say that Grandmaster Seed is one in a million. How come you consider it so worthless?" Tang Jiu'er couldn't help but ask.

Chen Lie ignored Tang Jiu'er and walked away.

After seeing several Grandmaster Seed members emerge, Gu Tian, the mentor of the Genius Group, first asked Chen Lie, "Chen Lie, has the Grandmaster's guidance helped your martial arts?"

"Yes." Chen Lie nodded.

"That's good. Keep up the good work during this time and strive for a good ranking in the upcoming Three Rivers Martial Tournament."

Chen Lie asked, "Old Master, is my status as Grandmaster Seed confirmed today?"

"Of course, I just applied using the Genius Group's Optical Computer. In half an hour at most, you'll be confirmed as Grandmaster Seed member, and 100,000 points will be automatically deposited into your membership card."

"Oh, so if I apply for a resource search opportunity once a month, will it take a few days to take effect?"

"Of course not. The cultivation of Grandmaster Seed members is a race against time. Why would the Martial Artist Association waste your time?"

Don't worry, your Grandmaster Seed status and all associated privileges will be active simultaneously.

"That's good."

Luo Zhi asked, "Chen Lie, what's the result of your application for those two century-old Spirit Medicine?"

"Of course, I've already used it."

"So fast?" Luo Zhixun was somewhat surprised.

For Martial Arts Student like them with limited resources, two 800-year-old Spirit Medicine would last for more than a month.

It is indeed a bit strange that Chen Lie used up two 800-year-old Spirit Medicine so quickly.