20demayo Chapter 2 Golden Bell
Chapter 2 Golden Bell
Lu Lin remembered it clearly.
That day, he got off work and went to pick up a package.
The bell that was delivered was for "Baozi".
Baozi is a brown Teddy bear that he owns, which isn't a purebred. It's been with him since it was two months old and is now a year old.
However, the moment Lu Lin opened the door to his home, he felt a wave of dizziness engulf him.
When I opened my eyes again, I had already traveled through time.
The bell he bought online also traveled with him and settled in his sea of consciousness.
[The Divine Seed cannot be activated without being bound to a suitable martial art]
Lu Lin reads this message countless times every day.
until today.
"Sparring partner...can you teach me martial arts?"
Lu Lin asked himself in a low voice.
At that moment, all was silent, and Chen Tong happened to hear this sentence.
He laughed heartily: "Good question, young man."
Chen Tong strode over, and the crowd parted to make way for him.
"My Chen family has four young masters this year who are preparing to apply to the Ink Bamboo Academy. Martial arts skills are naturally not lacking. It all depends on whether you are willing to endure hardship."
Upon hearing this, many of the surrounding refugees had their eyes flickering.
The Great Liang Dynasty had existed for a thousand years, and its social classes had long been solidified.
But there is always a way to heaven.
Written exam! Martial exam!
As long as you pass the assessment, you can enter the academy to study and practice martial arts for three to five years. After completing your studies, you will be qualified for advancement.
Chen Tong was very satisfied with everyone's reaction.
"Gentlemen, as I just said, my Chen family is a family that accumulates good deeds. Everyone in and around Jinshan Prefecture knows about our Chen family's good deeds."
"Repairing bridges and roads, and visiting elderly people living alone."
"Now, a great road to heaven is laid out before you, so don't fail to cherish it."
After saying that, Chen Tong looked at Lu Lin with a smile in his eyes and bowed slightly: "Young brother, would you be willing to come to my Chen family as a sparring partner and strive for a bright future?"
Lu Lin nodded.
"Alright, young man, please stand over there. This is your advance settlement allowance, five taels of silver!"
Chen Tong took out his money bag, took out a silver ingot, and handed it to Lu Lin.
The crowd erupted in uproar.
If a bright future is an illusion, then the silver ingot in Lu Lin's hand is real, within reach, and easily attainable.
"Butler Chen, I'd like to sign up too."
"Butler Chen, I have plenty of strength. I want to be the young master's sparring partner."
Chen Tong's face lit up with joy as he asked each person their identity tokens.
Lu Lin, holding Shi Tou's hand, waited until Steward Chen had finished his work before taking two steps forward.
"Butler Chen, I... I have to bring my younger brother with me."
Chen Tong's gaze swept over the stone, and after a moment's thought, he said, "Young brother, you've really come to the right person this time. If it were any other family, they would definitely refuse you, but my Chen family is a family that has accumulated good deeds for hundreds of years. It's just a child, it doesn't matter."
Lu Lin felt relieved and bowed to Butler Chen.
Jinshan Prefecture.
Lu Lin and the other sparring boys sat in the back of the carriage, watching curiously.
Restaurants and shops stand side by side.
Houses, streets, and crowds thronged the area.
Chen Tong told them that Jinshan Prefecture had a population of one million and was the capital of Qinbei Prefecture, with countless martial artists and merchant caravans coming and going.
The carriage wound its way around, deliberately avoiding the Chen family's restaurants and shops, which put the young men at ease.
The Chen family has a rich history and tradition.
……
In the blink of an eye, half a month has passed.
In early spring, the treetops and ground of Jinshan Prefecture are adorned with a touch of green.
Just as dawn broke, a sharp whistle shattered the silence.
"beep--"
Lu Lin immediately opened his eyes and got out of bed.
Beside him was the sparring partner.
After this period of recuperation, the boys were all full of energy and had rosy complexions.
Soon, everyone dressed in gray linen shorts and came outside the courtyard.
Five people per row.
They stood ramrod straight.
A burly man, nine feet tall and wearing riding boots, paced back and forth in front of the boys, holding a pointer.
"good."
The burly man's voice was like thunder, but the boys had gotten used to it by now.
"It seems you've all been looking forward to this day for a long time. Well then, I won't waste any more time. Let's begin teaching martial arts."
The burly man was named Hu Sanshan, the captain of the Chen family's guard team, who commanded more than thirty guards.
He himself is a master of the Bone Tempering level.
Upon hearing the words "martial arts," the boys became even more excited.
Even Lu Lin couldn't help but look forward to it.
"quiet!"
Hu Sanshan pressed his hands down, "Regarding what martial arts to teach you, the family has discussed it many times. In the end, the patriarch chose a supreme martial art - the Golden Bell Cover."
"This Golden Bell Cover is no ordinary martial art."
"It can not only strengthen your body, but also enhance your recovery and self-healing abilities."
"After you twenty people have mastered the Golden Bell Shield technique, you will be assigned to the four young masters as sparring partners."
"This Golden Bell Shield is your foundation for advancement and your means of survival. If you achieve anything in the future, you must thank the Master. Do you understand?"
"Yes, sir! Thank you!"
The boys were thrilled.
Lu Lin, however, looked strange.
The Golden Bell Cover, a common skill in any martial arts world, was described by Hu Sanshan as something incredibly sophisticated.
"Everyone be quiet now and listen to what I have to say."
Hu Sanshan shouted and began to explain the key points of cultivating the Golden Bell Cover.
Lu Lin listened carefully, and after half an hour, he felt that he had learned almost everything.
Hu Sanshan repeated it twice more.
"Now begin meditation and cultivation, and begin to sense the flow of Qi and blood."
"Whoever can master the Golden Bell Shield within seven days will be the first to cultivate with the young master."
"In addition, I'll also give him a dose of blood-activating powder," Hu Sanshan said, his eyes widening. "Hmph, if someone still can't get the basics after half a month, I have plenty of ways to help you get the basics quickly."
After saying that, Hu Sanshan turned around and sat down in the armchair.
The boys dared not slack off.
According to Hu Sanshan's own account, he once served as a captain in the city guard of Jinshan Prefecture, but was later ostracized and had to leave the city guard.
But after spending time together these past few days...
Everyone thought he looked more like a bandit than a soldier.
For a moment, the courtyard was completely silent.
Lu Lin sat cross-legged on the ground and began to cultivate.
To master the Golden Bell Shield technique, one needs to find a trace of Qi and blood to temper the skin, flesh, and bones of the body.
Although the technique is simple, it is not easy to get started.
A day has passed.
Two days have passed.
On the third day, Lu Lin finally felt the pulsating blood and qi in his body. He immediately captured it and guided the blood and qi to circulate around his body.
Despite the still chilly early spring weather, Lu Lin felt warm all over.
This feeling fascinated Lu Lin.
He controlled his qi and blood to circulate throughout his body again and again.
Suddenly, Lu Lin's sea of consciousness trembled. The originally golden and glittering bell suddenly shone brightly, filling Lu Lin's entire sea of consciousness.
[Compatible martial arts technique detected, binding in progress...]
[Successfully bound to the martial art Golden Bell Shield; activating the divine seed...]
[The Divine Seed has been successfully activated and is now manifesting its characteristics...]