Chapter 166: The Struggle for the Squad Leader Position on the Arena.

Chapter 166: The Struggle for the Squad Leader Position on the Arena.

"Come and claim your identity token!"

Hearing the words from the man in charge of the assessment, Lu Ren Yao instantly understood that he hadn't imagined things. He didn't have a hallucination but had truly passed the assessment.

"How can this be? We haven't even started fighting, so why did the assessment end and everyone pass?" Lu Ren Yao immediately asked, voicing the doubt in his heart.

"Who told you that you must fight to pass the assessment? If ten people aren't gathered on the arena for a match, then those on the arena automatically pass the assessment." The man glanced over him with a slight nod: "This is also a rule. Understand?"

Lu Ren Yao respectfully bowed. "I understand!"

"Decent!" The man slightly nodded his head, a smile on his face.

In his heart, he couldn't help but secretly praise his ability to adapt to the situation.

What rules?

Aren't they what I say?

Two Eighth Rank Martial Artists, how could you let this little guy mess things up?

If it really came to a fight with this little guy, the rules here, and I would have to absorb him back into the Inspection Bureau, which would be quite a hassle.

Taking charge of the assessment, the man inwardly cursed.

On the other side.

"Can it be like this?" Zhou Xing muttered to himself, his face lighting up with joy.

The worry in his heart vanished in an instant.

Since the man in charge of the assessment had spoken, it meant the trial was settled, and there would be no further changes.

"Brother Jiang Ning, it seems our luck is very good today!" Zhou Xing came to his senses, excitement on his face, no longer his usual calm.

Months of preparation, and in this moment, the dust settled, the fish leaped through the dragon gate.

For the people and officials, these were two entirely different classes.

Even if one became the most ordinary of theInspector Guards, they held a ninth rank office.

An official was an official, even if it was a ninth rank official.

Let alone the InspectionBureau, which wielded life and death, a natural high rank.

Even if their ranks were the same, facing a more powerful InspectorGuard, they would naturally rank lower.

Moreover, by crossing this step, he had the qualifications to contend for the Squad Leader position.

Once he won the Squad Leader position, he would not only be a ninthrank official but also have a squad of eighthrank martial artists under his command.

Such a position was truly that of a great person, sufficient to bring the Zhou family to a new height.

Thinking of all this, Zhou Xing's heart swelled with waves of emotion, and he couldn't suppress the tumult in his heart.

At the same time.

Hearing Zhou Xing's words about his good luck, Jiang Ning couldn't help but smile.

"Senior Brother Zhou Xing, you're right!"

"Your luck is indeed good!" Lu Ren Yao said with a smile that didn't quite reach his eyes.

Then he continued, "Soon, you will see that I am a wise choice. If you two have any thoughts, joining my team, my door is still open to you!"

"Especially you!" Lu Ren Yao's gaze fixed on Jiang Ning, he went on, "Jiang Ning! I greatly admire you! At your age, to reach the eighth level in Luoshui County! If you join me, we can become friends, even brothers!"

After saying this, he didn't wait forJiang Ning to respond, turning to look at the man in charge of the assessment.

"Sir, I will take my identity token!"

"Take it!" The man tossed the already prepared silver token, which flew into Lu Ren Yao's hand.

Then he added, "Tomorrow morning, come to theInspectionBureau to report, and exchange this temporary identity token for an official one!"

"Yes, sir!" Lu Ren Yao respectfully bowed.

He didn't dare to offend the man in charge.

He didn't dare to treat the man as casually as Jin Yun.

Because according to his understanding, this man was one of the four Commanders of theInspectionBureau.

An eighthrank official, with the strength of a seventh-rank or even sixth.

Regardless of his rank or strength, he couldn't afford to offend him.

Afterward.

Jiang Ning, Zhou Xing, andZhang Tiesheng also stepped forward to receive their temporary identity tokens.

On the other side.

Below the arena.

Zhao Hu watched the scene on the arena, his heart suddenly filled with regret.

"Damn!"

"Can they do this?"

"I should have gone up there with them, no need to fight, and just gained entry into theInspectionBureau!"

"Given the way things have developed, even ifJiang Ning had played dirty tricks, there would have been no chance!"

The opportunity to enter theInspectionBureau on a ten-to-one basis was lost, and nowZhaoHu's heart filled with regret.

In the wooden shed.

The martial academy students, seeing the scene on the arena, immediately began to chatter.

"SeniorBrothersJiangning, Zhou Xing, and Zhang Tiesheng, their luck is really good! They didn't even fight, and automatically passed the test, becoming InspectorGuards, and now we are no longer in the same class!" One student's eyes showed extreme envy!

"Yes! In the future, we will have to address them as Sirs!" Someone exclaimed, filled with emotion.

"Speaking of which, the three senior brothers also escaped danger! That martial academy student, one look and you can tell he's terrifying strength, if he had acted just now, the three senior brothers would be in trouble!"

"That's for sure! That martial academy student, though fromDonglingcity, he is also eighth rank, but if he had fought, Senior brothersJiangning and Zhou xing would not be his match!"

"I feel the same, looking at that pale and skinny martial academy student, it's obvious he would sweep everything away with a crushing blow."

"Yes! Just look at that pale and emaciated Martial Academy student, it's obvious he's malnourished and has average physical qualities! And if even he's this terrifying, then this Martial Academy disciple in white robes must be even more formidable!"

". . ."

As the crowd in the wooden shed discussed, Jiang Ning and the others descended from the arena and made their way towards the wooden shed where Wang Jin was.

Inside the wooden shed.

"Good!"

"Good!!"

"Good!!!"

Looking at the three who had returned before him, Wang Jin's joy was evident.

He continued, "All of you can now be considered to have successfully crossed the Dragon Gate. From now on, when you wear your official uniforms, with the resources of the Inspection Office, your martial arts future will be limitless."

Jiang Ning clasped his hands and said, "This is all thanks to Master's guidance!"

These words came from the bottom of Jiang Ning's heart.

He knew that without Wang Jin, he wouldn't be who he was today.

Seeing this, Zhou Xing also clasped his hands in respect.

"Thank you, Master Wang, for your past guidance!"

Zhang Tiesheng also hurriedly chimed in, "Thank you, Master, for your guidance!"

"Well done, all of you!" Wang Jin nodded with deep emotion.

Then his gaze fell on Zhang Tiesheng, and after a glance, he turned to Zhou Xing and said, "Zhou Xing, Tiesheng is your junior disciple. Since he follows you, I hope you will treat him well from now on."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Xing immediately clasped his hands and said, "Master Wang, rest assured! I will certainly treat Tiesheng well!"

"Then I am at ease!" Wang Jin nodded with relief.

Then he continued, "All of you are my last disciples. From now on, the Canglang Martial Academy may close and no longer accept disciples."

"Master, why?" Jiang Ning asked abruptly.

Wang Jin laughed, "Don't worry, this isn't bad news, but good news! I'm going to pursue martial arts wholeheartedly."

At this moment.

Yu Yuan, who was still watching the arena nearby, heard this crucial sentence from Wang Jin.

He suddenly turned around, his face full of surprise as he looked at Wang Jin.

"Master Wang, what do you mean by that? Have you made progress in your martial arts?"

"Indeed!" Wang Jin laughed heartily. "Master Yu still understands me!"

"At your age, how did you manage this??" Yu Yuan's eyes widened in astonishment as he looked at Wang Jin.

"Congratulations, Master!" Jiang Ning spoke up, offering his congratulations.

"Congratulations, Master!"

"Congratulations, Master Wang!!"

"Congratulations, Master Wang!!"

For a moment, the voices of congratulations from the disciples of the martial arts academy filled the air.

Wang Jin couldn't help but burst into hearty laughter.

Looking at this scene before him, Jiang Ning also understood.

It must be that Wang Jin's Inner Core Nourishing Technique had advanced, enhancing his skills in the five viscera and six entrails.

With this, Wang Jin was confident to take one step further, which was why he made this decision to stop accepting disciples.

"That's good!" Jiang Ning thought to himself as he considered these things.

Wang Jin's strength had progressed, and there was no doubt that this was a great thing for him.

If the master's strength had improved, then as a disciple, his support would become even stronger.

At this moment.

Yu Yuan, the master of the Divine Might Martial Academy, watched this scene unfold beside him, and his eyes couldn't help but reveal a hint of envy.

Wang Jin's strength was about to take one step further, which meant entering the threshold of the sixth rank.

This had been his long-cherished wish for many years.

For elders like them, if it weren't for their declining physical condition, if their strength didn't regress, who else would choose to open an academy and take disciples, preparing for their retirement?

This Wang Jin, what good fortune he has! Not only are his disciples stronger than mine, but his own strength is also about to break through?

I wonder what stroke of luck this old fellow stumbled upon, what opportunity did he get? Yu Yuan wondered to himself.

After a moment.

The clamor in the wooden shed subsided.

[End of Chapter]

"Brother Cheng, you actually have the option to practice martial arts."

"Inspector Office, I might have a way to get you in!"

"Really?" Upon hearing Jiang Ning's words, Cheng Ran's eyes suddenly sparkled, transforming from dim to bright.

Jiang Ning thought for a moment, recalling the words Liu Sansheng had said when he visited earlier. He nodded slightly again.

"There might be a way! But I can't guarantee it either!"

"No problem!" Cheng Ran's face instantly lit up with a smile. "With Jiang's intention, that's great! As for success or failure, I've come to terms with it!"

"If it doesn't work out, with no path in martial arts, I'll focus on managing the family business, which is also a good choice!"

"As long as there's money, we can still invite top-notch eighth-rank martial artists to protect the family's business."

Hearing this, Jiang Ning patted Cheng Ran's shoulder again without saying more.

Although Liu Sansheng had previously mentioned that once he secured the Captain position, he would have the ability to get Cheng Ran into the Inspection Office.

But how exactly this would be done, and whether it would succeed or not, he didn't dare to guarantee it casually.

At the same time, in the training ground, the arena battle for the championship was already in full swing.

Someone had just witnessed Jiang Ning's example and tried to prevent others from going on stage, hoping to pass the assessment without fighting by not having ten people.

But the man in charge of the assessment was not polite at all.

He suddenly flew into a rage and swept them off the stage one by one.

Facing the doubts of these people, he left them with a sentence.

"My rules are the rules!"

Seeing this, everyone immediately understood.

As long as they followed the previous rules, ten people honestly went on stage, fought fiercely, and the remaining five became Kings, passing the assessment.

As the sun rose higher.

Growl—

Jiang Ning's stomach rumbled with hunger.

Martial artists have robust physiques, and their appetites are even stronger than ordinary people.

As mealtime approached, the sounds of hunger rose and fell in their bellies.

Just then.

A slight commotion came from the distant wooden shed.

"Is this the source of the recent commotion?" Wang Jin opened his hand, holding a green pill that the soldiers had just distributed.

"Yes, Master Wang!" Zhou Xing nodded, his face beaming with vigor and ambition.

Then Zhou Xing continued, "Master Wang, I just asked, this is the Marching Pill, refined from the essence of meat and mixed with various medicinal herbs."

"One pill can sustain an ordinary eighth-rank martial artist for a meal."

Jiang Ning also put the Marching Pill into his mouth.

As he swallowed, the Marching Pill entered his stomach.

Soon, he felt the Marching Pill slowly breaking down in his stomach, and the hunger in his belly gradually subsided.

At this moment, Wang Jin also swallowed the pill.

He opened his eyes and nodded slightly.

"It's effective; the hunger gradually disappeared!"

"It's similar in effect to the Fasting Pill described in ancient books."

"But the Fasting Pill mentioned in ancient books can withstand three days of hunger, far surpassing the effects of the Marching Pill."

Zhou Xing spoke up, "Master Wang is right, this pill should be based on the legendary Fasting Pill and refined accordingly."

Fasting Pill? Jiang Ning was taken aback upon hearing these three words.

Just then.

Boom—

Boom—

Boom—

The drums suddenly sounded, like thunder reverberating throughout the entire training ground.

"This... the assessment for the Inspection Office is officially over!" Wang Jin suddenly stood up.

Then he looked at Jiang Ning and Zhou Xing, "Next, it's the battle for the Captain's position! Both of you are eighth-rank martial artists, and you have the qualifications to try and compete for the Captain's position in the Inspection Office."

"If either of you is lucky enough to win the Captain's position, that's truly rising through the ranks!"

"In the Inspection Office, ten people form a team, and as the team leader, you have the authority to command nine eighth-rank martial artists."

"This is enough to let you walk sideways in Luoshui County, not to mention the other benefits this position brings."

Zhou Xing clenched his fists, "Disciple understands. Master Wang, please rest assured. I will do my best to win the Captain's position."

"What about you, kid?" Wang Jin looked at Jiang Ning.

Jiang Ning immediately smiled, "Master, rest assured! I will definitely win the Captain's position and make you proud."

"With your words, I'm at ease!" Wang Jin laughed heartily.

On the side, the master of the Divine Might Martial Academy couldn't help but glance at Jiang Ning.

"Master Wang's disciple is quite bold!"

"What, you don't like my disciple?" Wang Jin scoffed.

"With Master Wang's tone, are you continuing the bet from earlier?" Yu Yuan asked.

"Don't try to trap me," Wang Jin glanced at Yu Yuan. "I won't fall for your tricks."

Just then.

Heavy footsteps came from outside the wooden shed.

"Master, disciple has not disgraced your command and successfully passed the assessment, becoming an Inspector Guard!"

As the voice reached everyone's ears, Zhao Hu had already burst into the wooden shed, announcing triumphantly with a proud face.

"Passed?" Wang Jin stood up, astonished.

"Of course, I passed!" Zhao Hu declared proudly.

"Good! Good!! Good!!!" Wang Jin looked at Zhao Hu in front of him and patted his shoulder heavily to encourage him.

(End of Chapter)

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