Attitude

"Senior Sister Zhou!"

"Senior Sister Zhou!"

"Junior Sister Zhou, has our Inner Courtyard welcomed a newcomer?"

The elite disciples in the core area also curiously sized up Jiang Chen.

"Let me introduce everyone. This is Junior Brother Jiang Chen, who just entered the Inner Courtyard today. Junior Brother Jiang, this is Senior Brother Meng, this is Senior Brother Zhao, and this is Senior Brother Qian..."

Zhou Yuqing smiled and made introductions for both sides.

"Greetings, Senior Brothers."

Jiang Chen set down his meal and cupped his hands in a salute.

"You are too polite, Junior Brother Jiang."

"Junior Brother Jiang, I have an empty seat here."

The Inner Courtyard disciples returned the gesture one after another, their attitudes quite friendly and enthusiastic.

Although they were unaware of Jiang Chen's background, anyone Zhou Yuqing treated with such importance must possess extraordinary talent.

Naturally, they were willing to befriend such a genius.

"Junior Brother Jiang, you also share the surname Jiang. Could it be that you are related to Junior Brother Jiang Xuan?"

After the brief introductions, the prominent Meng Wentao suddenly asked.

Among the Inner Courtyard disciples, there were few who could give him a sense of urgency.

Sun Wu, before he was injured, counted as one.

And the ambitious Jiang Xuan could also be considered half of one.

"That's right, Junior Brother Jiang Xuan also has the surname Jiang."

"In the Prefecture City, the Jiang Clan is not a large family; perhaps they really are related."

The Inner Courtyard disciples snapped back to reality, all looking toward Jiang Chen.

If Jiang Chen and Jiang Xuan were of the same clan, then the Jiang Clan was likely on the rise.

"We are of the same clan."

Jiang Chen nodded.

"So you really are of the same clan. Then when did you join the Martial Arts Hall?"

The Inner Courtyard disciples were somewhat surprised.

Judging by Jiang Chen's appearance, he should also be around fifteen.

Following that age, he should have joined the Martial Arts Hall at the same time as Jiang Xuan.

But Jiang Xuan had joined half a year ago.

It couldn't be that Jiang Chen also joined half a year ago, could it?

Seeing this, Zhou Yuqing had intended to interrupt the topic.

But after a second thought, she gave up.

Information about Jiang Chen could be discovered with a little digging; interrupting would be useless.

"More than half a year ago."

Jiang Chen did not hide anything.

"You really joined the Martial Arts Hall at the same time?"

Hearing Jiang Chen's words, the expressions of the Inner Courtyard disciples shifted.

Many disciples even looked at Zhou Yuqing, revealing a hint of confusion.

Taking more than half a year to step into the Three Qi and Blood Gates.

Among the Inner Courtyard disciples, this was considered quite mediocre.

With such talent, why would Zhou Yuqing value him so much?

"Although Junior Brother Jiang joined the Martial Arts Hall half a year ago, he only truly began his cultivation a little over a month ago."

Seeing their reaction, Zhou Yuqing revealed the speed of Jiang Chen's cultivation.

These disciples in the core circle were all proud and arrogant; to integrate into their ranks, one had to make them convinced.

"A little over a month ago?!"

Hearing Zhou Yuqing's words, those disciples all became solemn and respectful.

No way?

Is this another monster with superior aptitude?

"Then, Junior Brother Jiang's aptitude is..."

Even the naturally arrogant Meng Wentao wore a serious expression.

There was no other way.

The appearance of Tang Mu had completely shattered their pride.

In the face of superior bone structure, their own talent was utterly fragile.

"Junior Brother Jiang only has ordinary bone structure, but his comprehension is extraordinary..."

As soon as the words "ordinary bone structure" were uttered, those disciples all relaxed, their expressions even turning somewhat playful.

As for what Zhou Yuqing said afterward about his extraordinary comprehension, they didn't care at all.

With the mediocre talent of ordinary bone structure, how strong could his comprehension really be?

Bone structure determines the upper limit of cultivation.

This is the consensus of the martial arts world!

No one with ordinary bone structure could cultivate to the Three Qi and Blood Gates in just over a month.

Either Zhou Yuqing had been deceived.

Or, Jiang Chen had relied on external forces.

For example, consuming forbidden drugs or precious medicinal treasures!

Regardless of the reason, it all proved that Jiang Chen's potential was limited!

No, it was extremely limited!

With ordinary bone structure, no matter how many resources he consumed, he would never amount to much in this lifetime.

Of course, while they thought this, they didn't voice these opinions, nor did they mock Jiang Chen; their attitudes remained exactly as they were before.

Yet, invisibly, an unseen barrier had formed between them and Jiang Chen.

It was a tacit, unspoken consensus.

Those with the talent of ordinary bone structure had no qualifications to integrate into their circle!

"Junior Sister Zhou, you two take your time eating."

Meng Wentao also breathed a sigh of relief and stood up with a smile.

Tang Mu alone had already caused his status to plummet; if another person with superior bone structure appeared, he feared there would be no place left for him in the Martial Arts Hall.

Fortunately, it was just a false alarm.

"Senior Sister Zhou, we'll be heading out first."

The other disciples followed suit and departed.

"You all..."

Watching the core disciples leave one after another, Zhou Yuqing felt helpless.

The reaction of Meng Wentao and the others was just like her own initial reaction, purely judging someone by their bone structure.

Of course, they couldn't be blamed for this.

After all, this had been common knowledge for a long time, deeply rooted in everyone's hearts.

"Junior Brother Jiang, don't mind them, let's eat."

Zhou Yuqing composed herself and smiled at Jiang Chen.

In the world of martial artists, strength has always been the only thing that matters.

Once Jiang Chen stepped into the True Martial Realm, they would naturally change their attitudes.

"Alright!"

Jiang Chen smiled, not caring about the reactions of the Martial Arts Hall disciples.

What he wanted was the attention of the Martial Arts Hall and the influence of the Zhou Clan.

As for his peers, he didn't hold them in high regard.

After lunch, Zhou Yuqing took Jiang Chen to the Inner Courtyard Medicine Hall.

After a diagnosis by the head physician of the medicine hall, it was confirmed that Jiang Chen indeed only possessed ordinary bone structure and had not taken any forbidden drugs.

Upon learning this, although Zhou Yuqing felt regret over Jiang Chen's bone structure, she became even more optimistic about him.

Since he hadn't taken any forbidden drugs, it meant that Jiang Chen was absolutely worth cultivating.

In this year's Martial Exam, their Martial Arts Hall was likely to shine brilliantly.

"Cultivate."

Jiang Chen went to his individual quarters, sat cross-legged, and began refining the Primordial Pure Qi.

Outer Courtyard cafeteria.

"Luo Yang, did you see Jiang Chen today?"

A disciple carrying a meal tray found Luo Yang, looking excited.

"Jiang Chen has been acting like a ghost lately, no one knows what he's up to."

Luo Yang shook his head.

"It seems the rumors from the Inner Courtyard are true."

The disciple sighed with inexplicable emotion upon hearing this.

"What rumors?"

Luo Yang immediately asked.

"Word is, Jiang Chen has reached the Three Qi and Blood Gates and become an Inner Courtyard disciple."

The disciple said, brimming with excitement.

"Who? Jiang Chen? The Three Qi and Blood Gates?"

Luo Yang froze, doubting if he had misheard.

Jiang Chen reached the Three Qi and Blood Gates?!

How is that possible?

A month ago, Jiang Chen had only just reached the Second Qi and Blood Gate, how could he possibly...

Suddenly, his thoughts ground to a halt.

Jiang Chen, who used to train day and night, had been nowhere to be seen at the Practice Field lately.

He had assumed Jiang Chen's laziness had flared up again.

Now that he thought about it... had Jiang Chen gone to break through to the Three Qi and Blood Gates?!

Once the Second Qi and Blood Gate is perfected, one must break through the seven orifices.

That indeed requires no training at the Practice Field!

But is that even possible?

Jiang Chen only has ordinary aptitude!

"Who did you just say became an Inner Courtyard disciple?"

As Luo Yang stood stunned, an incredulous voice rang out.

"Junior Sister Wang."

The disciple looked toward the source of the voice.

He saw Wang Qingzhu, who had arrived at some point, staring at him in utter disbelief.

Behind Wang Qingzhu, Zhao Xiaoyue also had her mouth agape.

That sycophant Jiang Chen actually became an Inner Courtyard disciple?

This... this is just too surreal!

"Speak! Who became an Inner Courtyard disciple?"

Wang Qingzhu pressed.

"It's Jiang Chen! Jiang Chen broke through to the Three Qi and Blood Gates and became an Inner Courtyard disciple!"

The disciple was startled and hurriedly replied.

"Jiang Chen..."

After receiving confirmation, Wang Qingzhu felt her head buzzing.

That Jiang Chen, whom she looked down upon, had now actually become an Inner Courtyard disciple?

An Inner Courtyard disciple is a reserve for the True Martial Realm!

Barring any accidents, there is a very high probability of becoming a True Martial Realm expert!

How on earth did Jiang Chen manage that?

Even if he had consumed precious medicinal herbs, isn't this too fast?

"Qingzhu, do you think... Jiang Chen might not have ordinary aptitude?"

At this moment, Zhao Xiaoyue regained her senses and whispered.

"Not ordinary aptitude?!"

As soon as these words were spoken, Wang Qingzhu's eyes lit up.

That's right.

Jiang Chen is cultivating so quickly, perhaps the aptitude test was wrong.

Didn't Tang Mu, who joined the hall a few days ago, get misidentified as having medium aptitude at first?