Chapter Seventeen: The Lin Family's Book Pavilion

  "I can give you a chance to become a Prefectural Heavenly Soldier." Lin Yun Tian saw the fluctuation in Qin Lang's eyes and seized the opportunity to say: "You should know that among the 500 Heavenly Soldiers in Luoyang City, no more than a handful of people have the qualifications to be promoted to Prefectural Heavenly Soldiers every year."

  Qin Heng took a deep breath, and his heart began to struggle. What Lin Yun Tian said, he also knew that the 5,000 county heavenly soldiers of Yunyun County were selected from the 18 city heavenly armies, and none of them were not elites in their respective fields. The treatment and equipment of the county heavenly soldiers far surpassed those of the city heavenly soldiers, and within the county heavenly army, the levels of the secret techniques for cultivating heavenly soldiers were also higher than those of the city heavenly army.

  It is precisely because of this that every county Tianbing is much stronger than a city Tianbing, and as time goes on, the gap between them will only grow wider.

  The only condition for a City Heavenly Soldier to be promoted to a Prefectural Heavenly Soldier is to challenge. To remain undefeated in challenges against ten Prefectural Heavenly Soldiers, one can be promoted from a City Heavenly Soldier to a Prefectural Heavenly Soldier.

  This is what every city warrior dreams of, but there are indeed very few people with this ability.

  Lin Yun Tian directly told Qin Heng that there was an opportunity for him to become a Jun Tian Bing, which made Qin Heng's heart move. Although he knew that good things don't come easily, Qin Heng couldn't refuse such an opportunity.

  "What do I need to pay for?" Qin Lang looked at Lin Yun Tian deeply and asked.

  "As a representative of Luoyang City, I want you to do your best in the county competition and help Luoyang City achieve a good ranking." Lin Yun Tian said in one breath.

  "Which county?"

  "It's the Gu Yun County Grand Competition, held once every five years. Each city selects ten young and outstanding masters from the new generation as representatives to participate in the competition, with the Lord of Gu Yun County serving as the judge. The final result is determined by the score, and each city is also ranked accordingly. The higher the ranking, the more resources and materials are obtained each year, and the reputation of the city is also enhanced, attracting more Jianghu people to join. It's extremely beneficial for the development of the city."

  "So, every city attaches great importance to the county's grand comparison held once every five years. In the last grand comparison, our Luoyang City won seventh place. These past few years, under the leadership of the city master, Luoyang City has developed extremely rapidly and many young talents have emerged. Our Luoyang City also has the strength to compete for a spot in the top five."

  "How could I possibly represent Luocheng at the competition?" Qin Huan also had some understanding of this grand competition.

  "Ah, it's precisely because of the importance of the county that some cities have resorted to despicable means. The most excellent young generation of the three major families in our Luoyang City were all secretly attacked by people with unknown backgrounds and lost their ability to fight. This has greatly damaged our city's strength, and whether we can even enter the top ten this year is a big question."

  "How could the master of the Lin family think of me?"

  "Hmm, this... Qin Gongzi being able to rescue the little girl from dozens of bandits is enough to demonstrate your strength." Lin Yun Tian said with a slightly embarrassed tone.

  "Hehe, I'm afraid it was Miss Lin who pushed me out!" Qin Lang said with a smile.

  "Haha, Qin Gongzi has been seen through." Lin Yun Tian was even more embarrassed after being exposed by Qin Lang.

  "It's alright, Master Lin. I accept your proposal, but I hope that after the county comparison, you will also fulfill your promise." Qin Cang had a good impression of Master Lin in his heart. As the head of such a large family, he didn't have any arrogant or extravagant air about him and was able to converse with him as an equal. This showed that Lin Yun Tian wasn't a person who went back on his word. A person like this could at least be trusted morally.

  "Alright, it's settled then." Lin Yun Tian felt a surge of joy in his heart when he saw Qin Lang agree. At this point, he had no other choice either - with Lin Hai injured and unable to fight, he naturally had to find someone else to replace him. And as for Qin Lang, although he hadn't personally witnessed his abilities, from the way he spoke and carried himself, he seemed to exude a calmness and confidence that only a true expert would have. This kind of demeanor was something Lin Yun Tian hadn't even seen in Lin Hai before.

  He didn't know that Qin Lang was a complete actor.

  "I hope he really has the strength as Qing'er said." Lin Yun Tian thought silently in his heart.

  "Master Lin, I have a favor to ask of you," Qin Lang said with a hint of embarrassment.

  "Please speak, Prince Qin." Seeing Qin Lang's hesitant appearance, Lin Yun Tian said with a smile.

  "I don't know if the Lin family head has some sort of secret technique or skill that he can lend to me, even the simplest and lowest level ones would do." Qin Leng's entire face was flushed bright red as he gazed at Lin Yun Tian with a look of longing.

  "Ah, this..." Lin Yun Tian looked at Qin Lang's appearance and was momentarily speechless.

  "Uh, if Master Lin is not convenient, then let's just forget I said that." Qin Lang said awkwardly, he also knew that these martial arts secret books were not so easily lent to outsiders for cultivation. He was momentarily brain-dead to make such a request, which was really unreasonable.

  "No, no, no, I didn't mean it that way," Lin Yun Tian coughed and said: "There's nothing inconvenient about it, our Lin family also has some martial arts secret books, although they're not high-level martial arts, but they're better than nothing. If Master Qin wants to borrow them, I naturally won't be stingy."

  "Thank you, Master Lin!!" Qin Lang cupped his hands and bowed, expressing heartfelt gratitude.

  "Hehe, Qin Gongzi come with me." Lin Yun Tian smiled and said.

  Qin Lang followed Lin Yun Tian out of the conference hall, through several corridors, and arrived at a secluded three-story pavilion.

  "Qin Gongzi, this is the library of our Lin family, where we store some of the secret manuals and scriptures collected by our family," said Lin Yun Tian to Qin Cang.

  Qin Lang gazed at the three-story pavilion, his inner excitement overflowing. This would be the first time in his life that he would come into contact with a secret manual of martial arts. In the mysterious space by the lake, the voice of unknown identity had said that his innate talent and cultivation aptitude had undergone a qualitative transformation, and that practicing secret martial arts techniques would yield twice the results with half the effort. Today, he could finally verify this.

  Looking at Qin Lang's excited expression, Lin Yun Tian also felt a hint of surprise in his heart, thinking to himself: "Could it be that this Qin Lang has never practiced martial arts before?" However, Lin Yun Tian was after all a worldly person, and soon buried the surprise deep within his heart, saying to Qin Lang: "Qin Gongzi, you can freely browse through the books on the first floor of the library."

  "Qin Lang thanked the host of the Lin family, and naturally wouldn't give him any trouble." Qin Lang also heard the implicit meaning and tactfully said so. Lin Yun Tian's intention was very clear: the first floor could be browsed freely, but it was better not to go upstairs.

  "Then, Duke Qin, please excuse yourself. I still have some matters to attend to, so I'll take my leave first." Lin Yun Tian bid farewell and left immediately.

  As Lin Yun Tian's figure disappeared from view, Qin Lang could no longer contain his inner excitement. He stretched out his slightly trembling hands and gently pushed open the large door of the three-story pavilion.