Becoming a Saint Starts with Copying Martial Arts

Chapter 47 Liang Hongxia Arrives

Before long, Lin Qing followed Yu Qiuyu to the meeting place, which was a pavilion located on the east side of the Zhenhun Division compound.

The two arrived at the innermost room on the third floor of the attic, where several tables were set up and were already full of people.

Lin Qing sat down and glanced around, noticing some faces that surprised him, such as Han Chong.

He remembered that Han Chong had failed to be selected back then, so how come he could attend the gathering now? Moreover, he saw some noble young men in brocade robes who did not seem to be officers of the Soul Suppression Division.

Han Chong also noticed Lin Qing, his gaze sweeping around with provocation, clearly still harboring resentment over what had happened earlier.

If Lin Qing hadn't intervened, he would already be a member of the corpse-collecting team.

Lin Qing completely ignored his gaze and simply sipped his tea silently.

He has a record of his past lives, and he is destined to become a world-renowned powerhouse. There is no need to bother with someone like Han Chong. This is called a person's character.

At this time, the gathering had not yet started. People sat together in small groups to discuss, while others walked around and made new friends.

Lin Qing thought that since he usually kept a low profile and didn't attract attention, no one would come looking for him.

Unexpectedly, no sooner had I sat down than someone came looking for me before I had even finished my cup of tea.

"Hey buddy, let's be friends, my name is Ma Ziye!"

The newcomer was a woman, dressed in a purple robe, with her hair in a ponytail, a knife hanging from her waist, and a deep voice, giving her the air of a female knight-errant.

At first glance, Lin Qing didn't think there was anything special about this woman, but unexpectedly, Yu Qiuyu introduced her, "Lin Qing, this is a noble lady from the Ma family."

Lin Qing was immediately surprised. The Ma family was a large family second only to the Han family. He did not expect Ma Ziye to dress so simply. He felt a sense of goodwill towards her.

He didn't hate all scions of aristocratic families. Every group has good and bad people. As long as they don't oppress the common people or act arrogantly, they deserve respect.

"Hello, my name is Lin Qing."

"I know you, Yang Feng's apprentice. In that sense, we're fellow disciples, and I'm also Yang Feng's apprentice." Ma Ziye acted with great poise, plopping down in a chair and pouring herself a cup of tea.

"Nice to meet you," Lin Qing replied.

Suddenly, a discordant sound came from the side.

"Hmph, so what if you have good talent? If your Yin Bone isn't good enough, you should give up early!" Han Chong seemed to be chatting with the person next to him, but he deliberately raised his voice by eight octaves, clearly mocking Lin Qing.

Lin Qing frowned slightly, but before he could speak, Ma Ziye suddenly shouted, "Hey Han, what nonsense are you spouting, you filthy dog? I'll kick you out of here!"

Han Chong's face darkened, and he was about to get angry when a middle-aged man in blue robes, who was in charge of maintaining order at the small meeting, stood up.

"Silence! This meeting should avoid conflict; let this not happen again!"

Han Chong and Ma Ziye remained silent, and Lin Qing felt quite pleased, as Ma Ziye had finally voiced his true feelings.

"Thank you so much, Ms. Ma, for standing up for me!"

"It's alright." Ma Ziye waved her hand.

The two then started chatting. Ma Ziye was very outgoing and had a straightforward personality, so the two hit it off immediately.

Lin Qing also learned the inside story: because the Soul Suppressing Division was going to take action against the Yin Yuan Sect next year, it was expanding its recruitment. Some major forces in the inner and outer cities were also allocated a certain number of re-examination slots. Whether it was Ma Ziye, Han Chong, or other young noblemen, the slots were obtained in this way.

Is it fair?

Lin Qing felt it was unfair, but no system can be perfect, and there are many injustices in any era. Even if you don't like it, you have to put up with it.

Soon, everyone arrived, and the meeting began.

The middle-aged man in blue first explained to everyone what the re-examination would cover.

"One must look at the Yin bone structure. Those with superior Yin bone structure have a great advantage. As long as their talent is not too bad, they can be selected."

"Secondly, consider their cultivation level. If they are under twenty-five years old and possess internal strength, even those with low-grade Yin bones can pass the test."

"Thirdly, look at talent. If one possesses multiple types of strength, it doesn't matter if one's Yin bone is poor or one's cultivation level is low."

...

The old man rattled off a long speech, but only the first part was truly useful to Lin Qing; the rest was rather vague.

"Lin Qing, have you completed the Eightfold Strike of the Serpent?" Yu Qiuyu asked.

"It's done perfectly," Lin Qing replied.

"Not bad, but with your low-grade Yin Bone, your chances this year are a bit slim," Yu Qiuyu said.

"Brother Lin only has low-grade Yin bone? What a pity. But don't worry, I've heard there are precious medicines that can improve the quality of one's bone structure," Ma Ziye comforted him.

The latter half of the meeting turned into a social gathering, with many people exchanging information and trading valuable items. Lin Qing had nothing, so he didn't participate and left early.

Back at the corpse collector's courtyard, he saw Yang Feng practicing martial arts alone in the training ground.

Just as he was about to go over, he suddenly heard someone shouting in the distance.

"Yang Feng, go, there are a few corpses to deal with at the crematorium!" The speaker was a newly appointed errand boy, transferred from the exorcism team by Pang Tong. He had bulging eyes, was tall and thin, and spoke arrogantly, making people very uncomfortable.

"I'll go right away," Yang Feng nodded.

Upon hearing this, Lin Qing felt very uncomfortable and immediately moved closer.

"Master, I'm here to help you. Pang Tong is all-powerful in the Soul Suppression Division right now. Why don't you move out? You feel very uncomfortable living here."

Yang Feng nodded slightly, his demeanor calm and composed: "I'll be moving out in a few days. Tomorrow is the re-examination. How far have you progressed in the Eight Strikes of the Serpent?"

"It's already perfect," Lin Qing said.

"Well, your Yin Bone is only of low grade, and it's not enough to just master the Eight Strikes of the Spirit Serpent. If you don't pass this time, don't be discouraged," Yang Feng instructed again.

Many geniuses have smooth sailing careers, but when they encounter setbacks, they may never recover.

"Don't worry, Master. If I gain it, I'm lucky; if I lose it, it's fate. I have a very good attitude," Lin Qing said with a smile.

"Your temperament is indeed far beyond that of your peers." Yang Feng nodded, then suddenly sighed, "No matter what, you must do your best in this re-examination. If you don't pass, who knows what will happen next year."

Lin Qing also knew the seriousness of the matter. At this rate, he might not have the opportunity to participate in the assessment next year, and Pang Tong would likely target him in every way.

...

Da da da!

The following day at noon, a carriage stopped at the gate of the Soul Suppression Division. The curtain was lifted, and a burly woman jumped down from the carriage.

"Lord Ran has arrived!" someone shouted loudly.

At the main gate, Pang Tong, Yu Muqing, Shen Cheng, and other leaders of the Soul Suppression Division had been waiting for a long time.

"Lord Liang, please come in." Pang Tong bowed slightly.

Liang Hongxia carried a heavy hammer on her shoulder, with a blade of grass in her mouth, which she then spat out.

"Prepare fine wine and food for me, I'm hungry."

"Yes."

Ran Hongxia strode into the mansion, and Pang Tong and the others were secretly alarmed. They felt a fierce aura rushing towards them, like a wild beast, which made them tremble.

It is truly astonishing that a woman could possess such a physique and strength.

...

in the afternoon.

Upon receiving the notification, Lin Qing and others quickly assembled at the training ground. Disciples of prominent families such as Han Chong and Ma Ziye, as well as elite talents from top forces in both the inner and outer cities, had also arrived.

Lin Qing even spotted his neighbor, Li Ping, in the crowd.

Amidst the whispers, a loud shout rang out, silencing the entire room.

"Lord Liang has arrived!"