Chapter 52: The Arrival of Wang Jin and Shen Congyun
Chapter 52: The Arrival of Wang Jin and Shen Congyun
The front yard of the Canglang Martial Academy.
With the appearance of Wang Jin and Shen Congyun, the previously bustling yard suddenly fell silent.
"Master Wang!"
"Greetings, Master Wang!!"
"Greetings, Teacher!!"
A chorus of voices echoed in the yard.
Behind the crowd, Jiang Ning and Cheng Ran also turned their gaze towards the newcomers.
"It's Teacher Wang!" Cheng Ran exclaimed with excitement. "Now that Teacher is here, we'll get to witness the tiger's fight up close. This is a crucial moment to see if my Tiger Form Fist can reach Great Achievement!"
At this moment, Jiang Ning's attention was drawn to Shen Congyun, who stood beside Wang Jin.
"Is that the Shen Congyun, Deputy Lord Shen, that Senior Brother Cheng mentioned?" Jiang Ning asked.
In Shen Congyun, Jiang Ning perceived the aura of a master.
Elegant and approachable, his aura was shrouded in mystery.
He didn't resemble a martial arts expert but rather a scholarly master with an air of refined learning.
As Jiang Ning spoke, Cheng Ran's gaze also landed on Shen Congyun.
Cheng Ran nodded excitedly, "Yes, that's the big shot, Shen Congyun, Deputy Lord of Wan Hua Tower. If I can gain his favor, I'll soar through the skies and change my fate!"
Hearing Cheng Ran's words, Jiang Ning clicked his tongue in amazement.
Soar through the skies and change one's fate?
Could Shen Congyun's recognition truly have such an effect? It was common knowledge that Cheng Ran's family owned thousands of acres of fertile land during this era, making them extremely wealthy.
Cheng Ran lacked no resources for his martial arts cultivation.
Jiang Ning was also aware that Cheng Ran's progress was largely due to his family's affluence.
At his age, Cheng Ran had already achieved Qi and Blood Perfection, permeating his Entire Body, and was on the verge of entering the Ninth Level Martial Dao.
His family's resources had played a significant role in his success.
In the martial arts world, wealth was essential for rapid progress, requiring vast amounts of precious medicinal ingredients, various medicinal soups, and pills for nourishing vitality, enhancing qi, and strengthening blood and bones.
These resources were costly.
Cheng Ran, with his advantageous background, considered it a life-changing opportunity to be favored by Shen Congyun, a prominent figure.
Could Shen Congyun's recognition truly have such a profound impact?
Jiang Ning had his doubts.
At that moment, Wang Jin stepped into the yard, surveying the gathered disciples with a sense of satisfaction.
The academy's prosperity brought him a sense of pride.
"Brother Shen, these are my disciples. What do you think of them?" Wang Jin asked, addressing Shen Congyun.
"They're good!" Shen Congyun replied, nodding slightly.
As he spoke, his gaze casually swept over the crowd.
He understood Wang Jin's intentions perfectly.
Wang Jin had asked him to come and take a look because he still hoped that Shen Congyun would find a talented disciple among them, who could then receive investment from Wan Hua Tower.
Out of respect for Wang Jin, Shen Congyun agreed to come and assess the disciples.
In Shen Congyun's opinion, this also reflected Wang Jin's good character.
Even though he didn't need to rely on his disciples for support in his old age, he still considered their future in the vast world of martial arts and wanted to secure opportunities for them.
This alone demonstrated Wang Jin's commendable character.
Shen Congyun's mood improved further due to this.
Whether for investment or friendship, no one wanted to associate with someone of poor character.
However, at that moment, Shen Congyun held no expectations for Wang Jin's disciples.
Wan Hua Tower's criteria for recognizing martial arts geniuses were stringent; they must possess the potential to become top-tier experts, capable of surpassing Inner Strength Amplification and entering the Fourth Level Martial Dao.
Only with this possibility can the Wan Hua Tower deem it worthy of their investment.
As for becoming a Grandmaster, that is a matter of luck and chance.
Throughout history, every Grandmaster has possessed an accumulation of innate talent, background, opportunities, and fortune.
In a remote place like Luoshui County, discovering Wang Jin, who has the potential to glimpse the existence of a Grandmaster, is already a satisfying outcome.
He no longer expects to find more.
So, at this moment, as Shen Congyun, the Lord of Wan Hua Tower, stands in the front yard of the martial academy, Zhou Xing's expression is somewhat nonchalant.
At the same time, Zhou Xing sees Shen Congyun and is instantly astonished. Shen Congyun's appearance greatly exceeds his expectations.
The next moment, his astonishment turns into elation.
He has long wanted to meet the Lord of Wan Hua Tower, the Deputy Master of the Wan Hua Tower Branch in Luoshui County.
Confident in his natural talent, he believes he might catch the attention of Wan Hua Tower and create an opportunity for himself.
However, despite exhausting all efforts, he has never had the chance to meet the three Lords of Wan Hua Tower.
Even when his father extended invitations to them, there was no response.
He understands that his Zhou Family seems to hold some status, but it is limited to the small Luoshui County.
There are many other families in Luoshui County that are more prominent and powerful than his own.
In the Kingdom of Daxia, families like his are far from reaching the threshold of a noble house.
Even the Cao, Liu, and Xie Three Great Families have yet to attain the status of a noble house.
Thus, Zhou Xing realizes that without fate, he will never have the chance to meet the three Lords of Wan Hua Tower in person.
If meeting them is difficult, how can he expect to be favored by Wan Hua Tower?
So, he had put this thought aside.
But now, seeing Shen Congyun, the Lord Shen from the portrait, in person, Zhou Xing's hope rises once again.
If he can gain the investment and favor of Wan Hua Tower, the Zhou Family will have a much greater chance of rising to the level of the Cao, Liu, and Xie Three Great Families.
In the Kingdom of Daxia, with sufficient martial prowess, one can achieve anything.
Not to mention that if he becomes a Martial Scholar, earning fame and glory, the Zhou Family will instantly become renowned, and he, Zhou Xing, will bring honor to his family name.
Being a Martial Scholar is a symbol of strength and status.
To become a Martial Scholar, one must be under thirty years old to be eligible for the martial examinations.
Once one surpasses thirty, regardless of their strength, this path is closed.
Although in his eyes, the Kingdom of Daxia is currently in turmoil, becoming a Martial Scholar would still be a tremendous blessing.
Even a dying camel is bigger than a horse; this world still belongs to the Kingdom of Daxia.
Zhou Xing understands that his opportunity lies here and now, with Shen Congyun.
If he can gain Shen Congyun's favor, all these imaginings become possible.
His future will become even more vast, leading the Zhou Family to a whole new level, with the chance to rank among the noble houses.
Only then can he fulfill his heart's desire and achieve his ambition.
This realization makes Shen Congyun's heart restless, and he unconsciously clenches his fists.
"Later, I must take the stage and showcase myself."
Zhou Xing's determination solidifies.
(End of Chapter)
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