23: Chapter 23 Classification of Martial Artists

Wan Xueping noticed his confusion and explained: "For you to achieve such results in a city like Linhai City by relying on limited resources is already a miracle."

"But in those big cities, provincial capitals, and especially those ancient martial arts Families, their descendants have been polishing their Foundation with precious medicinal baths since childhood, and have top-tier Great Masters personally teaching them Martial Arts Skill and Stance Training, with almost unlimited resources... The best among them can even, under the protection of their Family elders, make a Breakthrough to become a Martial Artist before the College Entrance Examination!"

"However, Xiao Yan, don't be discouraged. With your Aptitude, once you reach a Top-tier Martial Arts University, with the guidance of mentors and the training from the university, I believe your achievements will absolutely not be lower than those Prodigies from martial arts Families."

Wan Xueping was speaking the truth.

He could be considered to have witnessed Qin Yan's rise step by step.

His Comprehension Ability and potential were so monstrous that in all his years, he had never seen such a Prodigy.

"Thank you for your explanation, Director Wan."

"Why are you still calling me Director Wan? If you don't mind, just call me Uncle Wan."

Wan Xueping once again chose to take the initiative to get closer to Qin Yan.

Previously, he helped Qin Yan because Qin Yan could help him resolve his predicament.

This time, he took the initiative to get closer because he believed that Qin Yan's future achievements would be limitless, and he wanted to establish a good relationship in advance.

He might need to rely on him in the future.

"Alright, Uncle Wan," Qin Yan thought for a moment and changed his address.

Although the two had previously only had a transactional relationship, Wan Xueping had indeed genuinely helped Qin Yan.

He had even helped Qin Yan's father.

And Qin Yan had paid almost no price.

It could be said that he had taken a huge advantage.

Now that the other party was taking the initiative to befriend him, he naturally would not refuse.

"Uncle Wan, do you know how one can make a Breakthrough to become a Martial Artist?" Qin Yan asked the question that had been bothering him for a long time.

His Qi and blood had been stuck at 99 cards for some time, and taking qi and blood pills had yielded no progress.

"You kid... your Qi and blood are stuck at 99 cards, right?" Wan Xueping smiled knowingly.

"Uncle Wan, how did you know?"

"Because 99 cards of Qi and blood is the limit for a non-Martial Artist."

"If you want to break through to 100 cards, there is only one path, and that is to become a Martial Artist."

Upon hearing this, Qin Yan suddenly realized.

He had found the reason why his Qi and blood could not break through.

"And wanting to make a Breakthrough to become a Martial Artist, it is difficult if you say it is difficult, and not difficult if you say it is not."

"There are three conditions for a Breakthrough to become a Martial Artist."

"The first is that Qi and blood must reach 99 cards."

"The second is that you must have a Cultivation Technique for Body Tempering."

"The third is that you must have at least one Middle-grade martial artist to act as a Protector."

Body Tempering Cultivation Technique? Middle-grade martial artist?

Qin Yan felt that at this moment he had only just touched the door to becoming a Martial Artist.

Wan Xueping continued: "You have already reached 99 cards of Qi and blood, so you have already met the first condition, but you are far from meeting the second and third conditions."

"Regarding Body Tempering Cultivation Techniques, the Huaxia authorities have relevant laws that prohibit anyone below a Middle-grade martial artist from teaching them."

"As for Middle-grade martial artists, both Wu Ming and I are only Second-Rank Martial Artists, which is to say low-grade Martial Artists; in our Linhai City, only the president of the Martial Arts Association is a Fourth Rank Martial Artist."

With Wan Xueping's explanation, Qin Yan gradually understood the path of a Martial Artist.

Martial Artists are divided into nine grades, with the first grade being the lowest and the ninth grade being the highest.

The first to third grades are low-grade Martial Artists, and so on.

A seventh-grade Martial Artist can be called an Advanced Martial Artist, but in society, they are more often referred to as a Grandmaster.

"However, Xiao Yan, you don't need to worry about any of this."

"Given your current College Entrance Examination results, you can definitely get into a Top-tier Martial Arts University."

"Mentors at Top-tier Martial Arts Universities are at least Fourth Rank Martial Artists. Once you have chosen your mentor, they will explain the more detailed rules to you and will also teach you Body Tempering techniques."

Wan Xueping said.

Subsequently, Wan Xueping and Principal Wu Ming told Qin Yan about some of the benefits of martial arts universities, such as resources, social status, power, etc., giving Qin Yan a simple understanding of martial arts universities.

"Xiao Yan, since you were able to get into a Top-tier Martial Arts University this time, the Municipal Education Bureau will reward you."

"When the time comes, I will advocate for you and try to get you more rewards."

Wan Xueping said with a smile.

"Thank you, Uncle Wan."

When Qin Yan returned home and opened his computer to try to search for more detailed information about the two Top-tier Martial Arts Universities, he found that the relevant information on the Internet was strictly controlled, and the content he could find was very limited, mostly just official propaganda and vague introductions.

However, one viewpoint was repeatedly mentioned both in the limited online information and in Wan Xueping's previous reminders: for a Genius from a small place without a deep background, Modu University of Martial Arts is a more ideal choice than Jingdu University of Martial Arts.

Modu is a vibrant commercial metropolis, inclusive and relatively tolerant; while Kyoto is the political center, with intertwined Families and a thick political atmosphere that makes it difficult for newcomers without a Foundation to get ahead.

In Modu, at least in many things, one can still rely on personal effort and talent to strive for success.

After weighing it repeatedly, the scale in Qin Yan's heart had already tilted.

"Decided, I will apply to Modu University of Martial Arts!"

He did not hesitate any longer and immediately logged into the martial arts College Entrance Examination application System designated by the Education Bureau, solemnly filling in his first choice as "Modu University of Martial Arts".

On June 2nd, an express delivery stamped with the gilded emblem of Modu University of Martial Arts was delivered to Qin Yan's home.

Inside was the admission letter that countless people dreamed of.

The whole Family gathered around the admission letter, their joy overflowing, as if they were holding some rare treasure.

The next day, on the official website of the Linhai City Education Bureau and the most conspicuous positions on various bulletin boards, a bright red celebratory notice was posted:

"Warm congratulations to Student Qin Yan of Linhai No. 1 High School in our city, for achieving a score of 99 cards of Qi and blood and a perfect score in Martial Arts Skill, successfully making the honor roll and being admitted to the top institution of the Great Xia — Modu University of Martial Arts!"

This announcement was like a bombshell, instantly making the entire Linhai City boil with excitement!

"Qin Yan? Who is that? So impressive!"

"99 cards of Qi and blood?! Perfect Martial Arts Skill?! My god, is this a score that can be achieved in our Linhai?"

"This is simply a real-life martial arts legend!"

On the streets and alleys, after tea and meals, people were discussing this name that had suddenly appeared.

Soon, more information about Qin Yan was dug up: ordinary Family, hard-working, counter-attack in the Monthly Exam... His experience was quickly regarded by countless parents as a classic case for educating children.

He himself also became the idol worshipped by all senior high school students in Linhai City, and even students in lower grades.

At the same time, Qin Yan's home also became exceptionally "lively." Relatives who hadn't been in contact for a long time called or visited to offer their congratulations.

"Oh my, Shou Zheng, I always said that Xiao Yan was smart since he was a child! Look, he really has achieved success, hasn't he!"