Chapter 17
Parents are shocked, Shi Yang is restless!
Tongxing Escort Agency.
Gu Changchuan is counting the grain.
In a few days, he will have to make a trip to deliver grain, which is for a big client. If he arrives safely, he will receive a reward.
"Nagawa!"
"Nagawa!!"
The chief bodyguard dismounted and dashed into the courtyard.
"Lord Lin!" Gu Changchuan greeted him respectfully.
Chief镖师 Lin grabbed his subordinate's arm and hurriedly finished speaking in one breath:
"You're still moving grain? Hurry, come with me to the academy. Your son has become famous."
Gu Changchuan's expression changed drastically, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.
Seeing his worried expression, Chief Escort Lin poured out his heart:
"It's not a disaster."
"But it's a cause for great celebration!"
"Your son, Gu Lin, is a man of few words, but when he does speak, he amazes everyone. With his cultivation at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm, he surpasses many outstanding talents in the academy and ranks third in the preliminary examination."
Gu Changchuan remained motionless as if imprisoned, his eyes fixed on Lin Biaotou.
He assumed that Chief Escort Lin, like his colleagues, had started to tease and ridicule him.
The son has become an overnight sensation?
Suddenly he reached the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm?
How could someone at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm possibly be third in Shiyang Academy? Even in the preliminary examination, someone at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm wouldn't even rank in the top twenty!
The fabricated lies are full of loopholes and completely illogical!
Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard), stomped his foot heavily, his face pale with anxiety, and said:
"Changchuan, why would I lie to you? Go and see for yourself! Your son is like a fish lying dormant in a pond, waiting for the right moment to unleash a devastating storm!"
After saying that, he forcibly pulled the subordinate aside and quickly recounted the events of that morning.
Suddenly.
He felt Changchuan's arm trembling violently.
Then he saw a myriad of emotions surging on Gu Changchuan's face, his eyes filled with shock.
Isn't it just a lie to deceive him?
In that instant, Gu Changchuan stared at Lin Biaotou with almost pleading eyes, his voice trembling with tears:
"Lin'er... Lin'er, is that really Lin'er?"
After nearly ten years of working together, this was the first time Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard/escort), had seen this resolute and fearless tough guy with red eyes, shedding tears in public.
No matter how difficult the escort mission was, or how dangerous the bounty mission was, Gu Changchuan never backed down, let alone complained.
But now, tears are already falling.
Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), nodded heavily and said in a firm and resonant voice:
"Changchuan, in less than half a day, the whole of Shiyang County will know you've had a fine son!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his blood rushed to his head, and Gu Changchuan was shocked. He staggered and almost fell.
The sheer joy was more overwhelming than despair or fear!
Gu Changchuan's face was frozen, expressionless, and he only murmured:
"I'm going to find the lady."
"I'm going to find the lady."
He ran out of the security escort agency like a madman.
Lin, the head镖师, smiled helplessly. From now on, he would also have to envy Gu Changchuan for having such a promising son.
In the past, he was close to Gu Changchuan simply because he admired his hard work and dedication. However, from now on, the entire escort agency will have to have some respect for Gu Changchuan, after all, Gu Lin has a bright future!
Even if he can't get into the yamen of the sword-wielding people, with his martial arts willpower that crushes the young master of the Qilin, many sects in Chuzhou will definitely extend olive branches to him. When he becomes a true disciple, his status in the Chuwei County Jianghu will not be low. Who wouldn't give him some face?
On the bustling main street, Gu Changchuan galloped on his horse, oblivious to everything around him, his eyes filled only with utter awe and bewilderment.
How could the chief bodyguard lie? We'll find out the truth when we get to the academy.
He thought of what Lin'er had said during dinner last night—
"Father, tomorrow is the academy's selection competition. Aren't you going to go and watch the excitement?"
Why do I say that?
Then, considering Lin'er's recent strange behavior, such as stealing the human skin mask and leaving Shiyang County with the bounty poster, it's clear that...
"Lin'er, when will you be able to cultivate?"
"Is there some kind of opportunity?"
"You brat, you even kept it from your father..."
Gu Changchuan's mind was a complete fog.
This time, the journey home took twice as long as usual. Zhou Man was weaving cloth in the house.
"Madam, come with me to the academy!" Gu Changchuan pulled his wife along and rushed out of the house.
Zhou Man's face was deathly pale, and she was filled with anxiety.
"Lin'er didn't cause any trouble."
"From now on, our neighbors will never dare to laugh at us again!"
Gu Changchuan tightened the reins and spurred his horse to gallop.
.......
At Shiyang Academy, a gathering of distinguished scholars filled the air with lively chatter.
Nearly ten thousand visitors were present inside and outside the vast academy.
With a mix of excitement and trepidation, Gu Changchuan pulled his wife through the crowd and headed towards the square.
Suddenly.
He stopped in his tracks, his emotions churning wildly, so intense that he trembled with excitement.
He saw that lonely, out-of-place figure in the corner of the platform.
There were twenty people in total, one of whom was Lin'er!
Zhou Man also witnessed this scene, and her heart was filled with turmoil. Tears flowed uncontrollably, and the grievances that had accumulated over the years were completely released at this moment. Ignoring the strange looks from others, she knelt down and sobbed softly.
Lin'er is not a mediocre good-for-nothing, nor is she a spineless servile coward.
Lin'er is a genius who stands tall and unparalleled in Shiyang County!!
"Why are you crying?" Many onlookers asked curiously, and several women handed over handkerchiefs.
Zhou Man wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, smiled through her tears, and pointed to the high platform, choking back sobs:
"Gu Lin is my son."
"I'm so happy..."
In an instant, the surrounding crowd stood in awe.
Is this really Gu Tianjiao's mother?
Hidden in the barren, bookworm-infested school, he suddenly rose to prominence. Although his cultivation at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm was not outstanding, his martial will surpassed that of the Qilin Prince, which was enough for him to live a life of pride and be respected by martial artists.
"Yes, I am Lin'er's mother." Zhou Man smiled broadly, her pride almost overflowing.
"Not composed enough!" Gu Changchuan reprimanded sternly, then subtly straightened his chest, raised his head, and sighed:
"My son is useless; please excuse his poor performance!"
After speaking, he continued walking forward with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, his voice carrying his inner energy far and wide.
At that moment, he felt an unprecedented sense of pride!
His son actually had such a glorious moment!
On the high platform, after an hour's rest period, the man in the orange flying fish robe stepped forward and said in a voice like rolling thunder:
"Final Tournament Rules"
"Double-elimination: win two matches to secure a seeded spot, lose two matches and you're eliminated!"
"You may use any special secret techniques without restriction, but you may not take breakthrough pills during battle. You may not kill your opponent when they are seriously injured. You must stop when we call a halt, or you will be disqualified!"
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
In a double-elimination format, twenty people should be drawn into a winners' bracket and a losers' bracket, with ten players in each bracket.
The ten players in the winning zone were drawn again, and the five winners were the first to secure seeded spots.
Ten people from the loser's zone were drawn by lot, and the five who lost were eliminated.
The five players who lost in the winners' bracket and the five players who won in the losers' bracket were drawn together, and the winners received the final five seed spots.
fair enough!!
This reduces reliance on luck and increases the margin for error.
Even if you draw the Kirin Prince in the first round and lose, it doesn't matter, as long as you win all the remaining rounds.
Looking at this qualifying competition as a whole, it was truly fair, and the ten strongest people were selected!
Gu Changchuan is counting the grain.
In a few days, he will have to make a trip to deliver grain, which is for a big client. If he arrives safely, he will receive a reward.
"Nagawa!"
"Nagawa!!"
The chief bodyguard dismounted and dashed into the courtyard.
"Lord Lin!" Gu Changchuan greeted him respectfully.
Chief镖师 Lin grabbed his subordinate's arm and hurriedly finished speaking in one breath:
"You're still moving grain? Hurry, come with me to the academy. Your son has become famous."
Gu Changchuan's expression changed drastically, and an ominous premonition welled up in his heart.
Seeing his worried expression, Chief Escort Lin poured out his heart:
"It's not a disaster."
"But it's a cause for great celebration!"
"Your son, Gu Lin, is a man of few words, but when he does speak, he amazes everyone. With his cultivation at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm, he surpasses many outstanding talents in the academy and ranks third in the preliminary examination."
Gu Changchuan remained motionless as if imprisoned, his eyes fixed on Lin Biaotou.
He assumed that Chief Escort Lin, like his colleagues, had started to tease and ridicule him.
The son has become an overnight sensation?
Suddenly he reached the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm?
How could someone at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm possibly be third in Shiyang Academy? Even in the preliminary examination, someone at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm wouldn't even rank in the top twenty!
The fabricated lies are full of loopholes and completely illogical!
Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard), stomped his foot heavily, his face pale with anxiety, and said:
"Changchuan, why would I lie to you? Go and see for yourself! Your son is like a fish lying dormant in a pond, waiting for the right moment to unleash a devastating storm!"
After saying that, he forcibly pulled the subordinate aside and quickly recounted the events of that morning.
Suddenly.
He felt Changchuan's arm trembling violently.
Then he saw a myriad of emotions surging on Gu Changchuan's face, his eyes filled with shock.
Isn't it just a lie to deceive him?
In that instant, Gu Changchuan stared at Lin Biaotou with almost pleading eyes, his voice trembling with tears:
"Lin'er... Lin'er, is that really Lin'er?"
After nearly ten years of working together, this was the first time Lin, the镖头 (bodyguard/escort), had seen this resolute and fearless tough guy with red eyes, shedding tears in public.
No matter how difficult the escort mission was, or how dangerous the bounty mission was, Gu Changchuan never backed down, let alone complained.
But now, tears are already falling.
Lin, the head镖师 (bodyguard/escort), nodded heavily and said in a firm and resonant voice:
"Changchuan, in less than half a day, the whole of Shiyang County will know you've had a fine son!"
As soon as he finished speaking, his blood rushed to his head, and Gu Changchuan was shocked. He staggered and almost fell.
The sheer joy was more overwhelming than despair or fear!
Gu Changchuan's face was frozen, expressionless, and he only murmured:
"I'm going to find the lady."
"I'm going to find the lady."
He ran out of the security escort agency like a madman.
Lin, the head镖师, smiled helplessly. From now on, he would also have to envy Gu Changchuan for having such a promising son.
In the past, he was close to Gu Changchuan simply because he admired his hard work and dedication. However, from now on, the entire escort agency will have to have some respect for Gu Changchuan, after all, Gu Lin has a bright future!
Even if he can't get into the yamen of the sword-wielding people, with his martial arts willpower that crushes the young master of the Qilin, many sects in Chuzhou will definitely extend olive branches to him. When he becomes a true disciple, his status in the Chuwei County Jianghu will not be low. Who wouldn't give him some face?
On the bustling main street, Gu Changchuan galloped on his horse, oblivious to everything around him, his eyes filled only with utter awe and bewilderment.
How could the chief bodyguard lie? We'll find out the truth when we get to the academy.
He thought of what Lin'er had said during dinner last night—
"Father, tomorrow is the academy's selection competition. Aren't you going to go and watch the excitement?"
Why do I say that?
Then, considering Lin'er's recent strange behavior, such as stealing the human skin mask and leaving Shiyang County with the bounty poster, it's clear that...
"Lin'er, when will you be able to cultivate?"
"Is there some kind of opportunity?"
"You brat, you even kept it from your father..."
Gu Changchuan's mind was a complete fog.
This time, the journey home took twice as long as usual. Zhou Man was weaving cloth in the house.
"Madam, come with me to the academy!" Gu Changchuan pulled his wife along and rushed out of the house.
Zhou Man's face was deathly pale, and she was filled with anxiety.
"Lin'er didn't cause any trouble."
"From now on, our neighbors will never dare to laugh at us again!"
Gu Changchuan tightened the reins and spurred his horse to gallop.
.......
At Shiyang Academy, a gathering of distinguished scholars filled the air with lively chatter.
Nearly ten thousand visitors were present inside and outside the vast academy.
With a mix of excitement and trepidation, Gu Changchuan pulled his wife through the crowd and headed towards the square.
Suddenly.
He stopped in his tracks, his emotions churning wildly, so intense that he trembled with excitement.
He saw that lonely, out-of-place figure in the corner of the platform.
There were twenty people in total, one of whom was Lin'er!
Zhou Man also witnessed this scene, and her heart was filled with turmoil. Tears flowed uncontrollably, and the grievances that had accumulated over the years were completely released at this moment. Ignoring the strange looks from others, she knelt down and sobbed softly.
Lin'er is not a mediocre good-for-nothing, nor is she a spineless servile coward.
Lin'er is a genius who stands tall and unparalleled in Shiyang County!!
"Why are you crying?" Many onlookers asked curiously, and several women handed over handkerchiefs.
Zhou Man wiped away the tears from the corners of her eyes, smiled through her tears, and pointed to the high platform, choking back sobs:
"Gu Lin is my son."
"I'm so happy..."
In an instant, the surrounding crowd stood in awe.
Is this really Gu Tianjiao's mother?
Hidden in the barren, bookworm-infested school, he suddenly rose to prominence. Although his cultivation at the third level of the Qi Condensation Realm was not outstanding, his martial will surpassed that of the Qilin Prince, which was enough for him to live a life of pride and be respected by martial artists.
"Yes, I am Lin'er's mother." Zhou Man smiled broadly, her pride almost overflowing.
"Not composed enough!" Gu Changchuan reprimanded sternly, then subtly straightened his chest, raised his head, and sighed:
"My son is useless; please excuse his poor performance!"
After speaking, he continued walking forward with the stride of a dragon and the gait of a tiger, his voice carrying his inner energy far and wide.
At that moment, he felt an unprecedented sense of pride!
His son actually had such a glorious moment!
On the high platform, after an hour's rest period, the man in the orange flying fish robe stepped forward and said in a voice like rolling thunder:
"Final Tournament Rules"
"Double-elimination: win two matches to secure a seeded spot, lose two matches and you're eliminated!"
"You may use any special secret techniques without restriction, but you may not take breakthrough pills during battle. You may not kill your opponent when they are seriously injured. You must stop when we call a halt, or you will be disqualified!"
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
In a double-elimination format, twenty people should be drawn into a winners' bracket and a losers' bracket, with ten players in each bracket.
The ten players in the winning zone were drawn again, and the five winners were the first to secure seeded spots.
Ten people from the loser's zone were drawn by lot, and the five who lost were eliminated.
The five players who lost in the winners' bracket and the five players who won in the losers' bracket were drawn together, and the winners received the final five seed spots.
fair enough!!
This reduces reliance on luck and increases the margin for error.
Even if you draw the Kirin Prince in the first round and lose, it doesn't matter, as long as you win all the remaining rounds.
Looking at this qualifying competition as a whole, it was truly fair, and the ten strongest people were selected!