High-level martial arts: Start with a grueling grind for the Golden Bell Shield.

Chapter 33 Seizing the Order

"take away?"

Xu Ruian glanced at the twenty-odd sheep on the ground and immediately understood what Lu Lin meant.

This is monster meat; selling it could yield a considerable profit.

This suggests that Lu Lin likely did not come from a wealthy family.

Thinking of this, Xu Ruian smiled warmly, "Don't worry, these sheep will be converted to the highest black market price for you."

"Come and pick it up after you've completed the enrollment procedures."

At this point, Xu Rui paused for a moment, "Don't feel guilty. The academy won't be short of your money, and neither will I."

Lu Lin wasn't worried about that and was about to explain when Xu Ruian waved and left.

He also needs to notify the other candidates.

Lu Lin didn't linger any longer and headed towards the academy's camp.

……

"Where's Lu Lin? Why hasn't he come out yet? Second brother, do you think something might have happened to him?"

Standing in front of the camp, Chen Hongzhi peered around, but he couldn't see Lu Lin anywhere.

"No, even if we both die, Lu Lin will be fine."

"Huh? Second brother, you really think highly of Lu Lin's abilities?"

Chen Hongming curled his lip.

How could he not agree?

Those punches that landed on Lu Lin were his own fists.

The terrifying recoil force remained vivid in Chen Hongming's memory.

However, a sense of regret also arose in his heart.

Without special circumstances, they will gradually drift apart from Lu Lin in the future.

Physical training makes you strong at the beginning, but only at the beginning.

Once Chen Hongming reaches the level of flesh refining, or even goes further to become a master of bone refining, Lu Lin's proud physical defense will no longer be a threat.

"Fourth brother, when we get back, let's go ask Mr. Hou if there's any way to make Lu Lin start over after his cultivation is ruined."

Chen Hongzhi nodded solemnly, "Second Brother is right. If we had known this would happen, we shouldn't have let Lu Lin cultivate the Golden Bell Shield."

"However, Mr. Hou probably has no choice. Last time he came, he said that Lu Lin should cripple his martial arts and become his disciple, but Lu Lin refused."

Chen Hongming remained silent.

He was also at the Chen family's martial arts training ground that day.

Lu Lin's refusal shocked him.

It was Mr. Hou who spoke up, saying he wanted to take Lu Lin as his apprentice.

"Hey, here we are! Lu Lin, we're here!"

As Lu Lin emerged from the mist, he saw Chen Hongzhi waving at him.

Lu Lin smiled. "Second Young Master, Fourth Young Master, how are you two?"

"Wait, Lu Lin, why are you covered in blood? Are you injured?!"

Upon getting closer, Chen Hongzhi was deeply worried when he saw the bloodstains on Lu Lin's body.

"It's alright, it's all the blood of demonic beasts, it has nothing to do with me."

"Blood of a demon beast?" Chen Hongzhi's mouth dropped open. "Hahaha, Lu Lin, don't joke like that. There were indeed demon beasts in the mist, but you haven't even refined your skin yet. How could you possibly be a match for a demon beast? Tell me honestly, where did this blood come from?"

"I told you, but you didn't believe me." Lu Lin ignored Chen Hongzhi and turned to ask, "Second Young Master, how was your harvest?"

"Well enough."

Chen Hongming and Chen Hongzhi exchanged a glance, choosing not to tell Lu Lin the secret.

"Did you receive the disciple token?"

"Of course we got it. I, Chen Hong... well, when I'm in charge, it's a piece of cake. And what we gained..."

"Cough cough cough!"

Just as Chen Hongzhi was about to reveal the truth, he was interrupted by Chen Hongming's cough.

He quickly covered his mouth, "Let's not talk about that now. Where have you been these past two days? Did you encounter anything fun?"

"By the way, you know about the monsters appearing in the fog zone, right? Let's go home first, get some rest, and come back to the academy in a few days."

Lu Lin nodded.

The three of them went to the teacher on duty, registered their names, and then returned to Jinshan Prefecture.

It was already nighttime, but there were still quite a few teenagers walking on the road.

Chen Hongzhi kept recounting their good fortune.

"We were about to get our third disciple token, but those guys from the Xiang family snatched it from us."

"However, I also received some news because of this: someone impersonated me, committed murder, and stole treasures. Now, I, Chen Hongzhi, am notorious, infamous, and infamous among this year's candidates."

"Don't let me find out who did this, or I'll definitely kill them!"

Chen Hongzhi grimaced, clearly furious.

Lu Lin shrank back and silently prayed, "Amitabha, I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

……

"Father, Mother, Eldest Brother, Third Brother, we're back!"

When Chen Hongming entered, he saw the lights on in the hall and assumed that Chen Dingkun had received the news and was waiting for them there.

but……

Chen Dingkun opened the door, and next to him was a handsome bald young man.

"Oh, second brother and fourth brother, you're back?"

Chen Dingkun's expression was somewhat unnatural, but Chen Hongming and Chen Hongzhi did not notice it at first.

"Father, we have lived up to everyone's expectations this time and successfully obtained the disciple tokens. My second brother and I each have one. Now, my second brother can take care of my third brother, and I can take care of Lu Lin."

"Since my elder brother doesn't like martial arts, let him focus on his business."

Chen Hongzhi's expression was utterly lawless.

"Huh? You actually obtained two tokens?!"

"Take it out and let me see it."

Chen Dingkun did hope that all four of his sons would become martial artists, and the higher their cultivation level, the better, so that his Tianlun Health Preservation Technique could quickly advance to the next level.

Even if the eldest and third children aren't good, having the second and fourth children is still pretty good.

Chen Hongzhi pulled out two tokens and waved them at Chen Dingkun. "Father, look, these are the tokens. Want them? Haha, first, give me two hundred taels of silver for operating expenses."

"There's something unusual going on in the fog area. The Master told us to go back to the academy to hand over our tokens in three days. Then we'll be official academy disciples, and we won't have to bow to officials anymore, hehe."

"The money is no problem. Two hundred taels, three hundred taels, five hundred taels are all fine, but..." Chen Dingkun turned to look at Fan Li beside him, a relaxed smile on his face, "I have finally fulfilled my promise. Master can now enter the academy with my son."

Fan Li nodded, his gaze sweeping over Chen Hongming and Chen Hongzhi before finally settling on Lu Lin.

Lu Lin carried a fire hook, had an iron whip wrapped around his waist, and a shoulder bag on his back. The clothes he wore were just something he found at the bandit's hideout.

"Mr. Chen, who is this Lu Lin to your household?"

"He's just a sparring partner we hired. Master, you don't need to worry about him."

"A sparring partner?"

Fan Li chuckled lightly, narrowed his eyes, and stopped paying attention to Lu Lin. "Since you have obtained two tokens, then give me one."

"Of course, of course," Chen Dingkun replied with a smile, then turned to Chen Hongzhi, "Fourth brother, why don't you give the master a token?"

What?!

Chen Dingkun's reaction caught both Chen Hongming and Chen Hongzhi off guard.

They went through so much trouble to enter the fog zone and encountered so many dangers. Now that they have finally returned home, they have to give the token they risked their lives for to a stranger.

"Father, I'm your son! Who is he? Why should I be the one to deliver it!"