"Greetings, General Jiu Yue!"
Upon seeing this person, Lin Chen hurriedly made a saluting gesture with his hands.
"Lin Chen, why so formal with ? These two are the talents selected by Lin Shuai from Tianfeng City, right? Alright, leave them to . You should go and tend to your duties. I know you’re a busy man," said General Jiu Yue with a smile.
"So be it. However, General Jiu Yue, Lin Shuai ntioned that there is no need for special treatnt for these two, do you understand?" Lin Chen pondered.
"Lin Shuai is still as rciless as ever," General Jiu Yue said, shaking his head with a wry smile.
Lin Chen smiled, turned to Lin Xiao and Ling Yixue, made a saluting gesture, and then left.
"You two, I am one of the Twelve Tiger Guard Generals. We are divided by the months, so I am Jiu Yue. You can simply call Jiu Yue, no need to address as ’General’."
Jiu Yue was straightforward and easygoing, the kind of person Ling Xiao liked to befriend.
"I am Ling Xiao!"
"Ling Yixue!"
Both introduced themselves.
"Good, follow . I will take you to get so daily necessities and then to your lodgings. Along the way, I’ll tell you about the rules of Hidden Dragon Camp."
Without wasting words, Jiu Yue led Ling Xiao and Ling Yixue towards the supply depot.
Along the way, he explained the basic rules of Hidden Dragon Camp to them.
The rules were actually quite simple.
First, leaving the camp required a minimum of seven days’ advance application and permission;
Second, there was no equality here, only fairness. Everything had to be earned by oneself, and no one could help you;
Third, Hidden Dragon Camp was ultimately a place for training martial artists, so sparring and fighting were not only allowed but encouraged on a regular basis, provided that all sparring and fighting did not endanger lives or cause severe disability.
Finally, bullying by numbers, or the strong dominating the weak, was forbidden. All sparring and fighting required the consent of both parties before proceeding.
These four rules showed that the Border Guarding General’s Mansion offered better protection for the weaker martial artists than the Ling Family did.
Temporary weakness did not an eternal weakness. By protecting such individuals, they would surely feel grateful and be more willing to help you in the future.
Conversely, if they were ignored and neglected, it would undoubtedly breed resentnt among them, which could lead to serious trouble eventually.
Ling Xiao actually preferred the second rule. Everything had to be strived for by oneself, not given as charity. This made things much fairer and gave martial artists more motivation.
After receiving two sets of uniform training clothes from Hidden Dragon Camp, Jiu Yue took Ling Xiao and Ling Yixue to their lodging.
"Considering the difference between n and won, the Hidden Dragon Camp has also set aside a row of open dorms specifically for the girls. So, Miss Yi Xue need not worry about sleeping arrangents or bathing issues," Jiu Yue pointed out, indicating the rows of open dorms.
"The food in the open dorms isn’t bad, but it’s not delicious either. It can only guarantee to fill you up. Also, because there are many people, it’s impossible for the instructor to guide everyone individually. It’s usually group instruction, and then you understand it yourself. Moreover, the highest level an instructor here can be is a Martial Vein Seventh Layer Peak Martial Master."
"Additionally, each month you will receive expenses of one hundred pieces of silver, ten Gang Qi Pills, and one Low-grade Spirit Stone."
"The food in the private rooms is much better, not only nutritionally balanced but also with various options, and each person has individual guidance from a Martial Master. Here, the instructors are at least Eighth Layer Martial Artists."
"Additionally, each month you will receive expenses of ten thousand pieces of silver, one hundred Gang Qi Pills, and ten Low-grade Spirit Stones."
"As for those three private courtyards, they’re even better. Anything you can find and afford in Yunkong City is available to you. You can even freely enter and exit the camp; the first rule doesn’t apply to them, although the last three still must be followed. Moreover, the most important thing is that they will receive individual guidance from a Ninth Stage Martial Artist and may even get personal instruction from Lin Shuai."
"Additionally, each month you will receive expenses of ten thousand pieces of gold, one thousand Gang Qi Pills, and one hundred Low-grade Spirit Stones."
Perhaps because Ling Xiao and Ling Yixue were brought by General Lin Ze, Jiu Yue was very patient with them, taking the ti to explain so basic information about Hidden Dragon Camp in detail.
"The gap is really that big? So, if I want to move to a better place, can I just directly challenge soone?"
Ling Xiao asked.
"That’s right. Lower-level disciples must challenge higher-level disciples, and the latter must accept unless they are injured or ill. If you want a single room, you challenge for it. If you want a detached residence, it’s the sa."
General Jiu Yue nodded.
"Alright, I understand now. Thank you, General Jiu Yue."
Ling Xiao grasped the concept clearly, but he was not in a hurry to challenge anyone just yet. He wanted to familiarize himself with the situation here before making any challenges.
Although he was very interested in the rewards for higher-level disciples, Ling Xiao was not a reckless person.
He was still unclear about the specific strength of the Martial Artists in the single rooms and detached residences; a rash challenge could negatively affect his future path as a Martial Artist if he failed.
"Hurry up, soone is challenging the captain of the tenth team!"
Just as Ling Xiao and Ling Yixue were about to return to their respective dormitories to rest, the place suddenly beca lively.
"What does the captain of the tenth team an?"
Ling Xiao curiously asked General Jiu Yue.
"There are ten single rooms, each representing a remarkable talent from Hidden Dragon Camp, as well as the captains of ten small teams of the camp. Whoever moves in becos the captain, and those below must follow their orders."
General Jiu Yue explained, "As for those three detached residences, they belong to the overall captains of Hidden Dragon Camp and their deputies. Well, I’m sure you’ve noticed, the detached residence in the middle is sowhat better than the other two."
"Then what about you?"
"Oh, I’m sort of like a supervising general, responsible for overseeing Hidden Dragon Camp. After all, these people lack experience, and it’s necessary to have soone experienced to assist."
General Jiu Yue answered with a smile.
"Alright, I’ve told you everything you should know. The rest is up to you. However, I suggest you go over there and join the crowd; get a sense of the general strength of the Martial Artists in Hidden Dragon Camp. It will make it easier when you decide to challenge soone later on."
"Thank you for your guidance, General Jiu Yue. Please go ahead with your affairs, we’ll be fine."
Ling Xiao bowed as he spoke.
"That’s good to hear."
General Jiu Yue smiled, turned, and left.
Ling Xiao and Ling Yixue did not enter the dormitory; instead, they took their training gear and went straight to where the excitent was.
This was the first battle they were witnessing since their arrival at Hidden Dragon Camp, and naturally, they had to pay close attention. They couldn’t miss it.
The single rooms were quite a distance from the dormitory, but the two of them walked quickly, and by the ti they arrived, the battle had not yet started.
"Tsk, tsk, today’s event seems interesting. Zhang Yuan’s only been here for three days, and he dares to challenge a captain!"
There were many onlookers, but they were mostly disciples from the dormitory.
"You shouldn’t underestimate this Zhang Yuan. He’s only sixteen years old and already at the Martial Vein Sixth Peak. His talent is definitely formidable."
"It is said that this youngster has already concentrated his Sword Intent to ninety-nine percent; he’s just a step away from forming a one-percent Broken Sword Soul."
"No wonder he’s so arrogant, but the ten captains aren’t pushovers; they’re not easy to provoke."
Ling Xiao observed these dormitory disciples carefully and, just as he had guessed, most were above the Martial Pulse Fifth Level, and there were quite a few at the Martial ridian Sixth Layer too.
There were even several who had reached the Martial Vein Sixth Peak.
The ages of these people varied from the youngest at twelve or thirteen to the oldest being no more than sixteen or seventeen.
Indeed, Hidden Dragon Camp lived up to its na. Any of the Martial Artists here could qualify to compete for the title of one of the Four Young Masters of Tianfeng City.
Luckily, he had ventured out; otherwise, staying at the bottom of the well, he would never see the whole sky.
Ling Xiao felt sowhat emotional.
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