Rise from a Low-class Family to Martial Artist-Chapter 184 - 48: Heaven Helps Those Who Help Themselves

Chapter 184: Chapter 48: Heaven Helps Those Who Help Themselves

"An extreme martial artist with Iron Bone Skill perfected happens to counter the sneak attack techniques of the Snake Race. One could say this snake monster met its match when it encountered you."

The two men in official robes spoke up. Lin Chen merely smiled sheepishly, without responding.

"Lin Chen, these two are Lord Su, Yongfeng County Magistrate, and Lord Yang from the Martial Affairs Office," Su Lingchuan, noticing Lin Chen’s confusion, introduced the two men who spoke, "And this is Magistrate Chu of Raozhou Prefecture, fully in charge of the operation to capture the snake monster."

Lin Chen greeted each one in turn. Upon hearing Lord Su mention the Lian Family, he inferred correctly that it was indeed the Lian Family who arranged for the snake monster to assassinate him.

"Lin Chen, since you have slain the snake monster, according to our Liang Dynasty’s laws, it is a great achievement. You may request a reward," Magistrate Chu said warmly to Lin Chen, his eyes full of encouragement.

When a leader asks you to request a reward, you would be foolish to do so.

This was something Lin Chen understood well.

"The Lord praises me too much; it was merely by chance that I managed to kill the snake monster. Without you all injuring it, I would not have had the ability to do so, let alone claim credit... However, having engaged with the snake monster, I do have a suggestion."

"Speak freely."

"The Demon Race’s techniques are bizarre. In the future, should I encounter other demon beasts, not understanding their techniques could easily lead me into a trap... I wish to learn about some of the Demon Race’s techniques."

The Liang Court has fought the Demon Race for many years, and surely it has summarized some attack techniques of the demon beasts, including their unique traits.

If I can understand the attacking methods of demon beasts, I can prepare in advance when I encounter them in the future.

Sometimes, information disparity can determine the outcome of a battle.

As for other rewards... With Lord Su present, how could I lack benefits?

Any advantage worth striving for, Lord Su will strive for it on my behalf. 𝘧𝑟𝑒𝑒𝘸𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝘷𝑒𝓁.𝘤𝘰𝓂

Lin Chen decided not to even mention the ownership of the snake monster’s corpse; if it’s up for negotiation, Lord Su will surely negotiate for him. If even Lord Su can’t get it, his own request would be useless.

Magistrate Chu’s eyes narrowed, and the other few present were visibly surprised, clearly not expecting Lin Chen’s reward request.

Fang Ze, on the other hand, looked at Lin Chen with open admiration in his eyes.

As a Standard Bearer in the army, he had dealt with the Demon Race more than anyone present, and Lin Chen’s request, seemingly useless, was in fact the most practical.

Such a clever young man.

"Lin Chen, if you want to learn about the Demon Race, that’s not difficult. Join my military camp, and I will personally enlighten you," Fang Ze offered.

Hearing this, Su Lingchuan and He Ruyun were unsettled; this was a direct poaching in front of them.

"Ahem... Strictly speaking, given your current skills, Lin Chen, it might be too early to learn about the Demon Race’s information. However, since you’ve brought it up, I will apply to the Director. Our Liang Dynasty possesses a ’Hundred Demons Record’ documenting the traits of a hundred types of demon beasts within the Liang territory."

"Learning from books is ultimately shallow. We have many demon beast bones and corpses in the army."

"Are there demon beast bones and corpses in the army?"

Faced with Fang Ze’s blatant poaching, Su Lingchuan could not hold back and mockingly said, "I believe the Military Department might have demon beast bones and corpses, but I’m not sure the military itself does. I’ve heard that when a demon beast is killed, its corpse cannot be kept hidden in the military for even a night before it is divided up."

There are indeed many demon beasts killed in the military, but the people are also numerous.

Fang Ze was rendered speechless by this; he could not refute Su Lingchuan’s words, so he coldly replied, "Then I will send Lin Chen to stay at the Military Department for a while."

"The Martial Affairs Department can also recommend students to go to the Military Affairs Department..."

The two lords engaged in a battle of words, and Lin Chen dared not interrupt, instead listening in silence. Surprisingly, some information was indeed revealed in their words.

"There’s no need for the two of you to argue in front of the junior,"

In the end, it was Magistrate Chu who intervened to mediate. As the Assistant Magistrate, he was responsible for communication between the military camp and the prefecture government office, and could not afford to be biased towards any side.

Su Lingchuan is the disciple of the Director of the Martial Affairs Department, but Standard Bearer Fang’s background is also solid, backed by the Marshal of the Poyang General’s Guard.

In the whole of Raozhou Prefecture, there are three major forces: the prefecture government office, the Martial Affairs Department, and the General’s Guard in the army, responsible for monitoring the demon beast situation throughout the Poyang Waters.

The Poyang Lake area spans eight hundred miles, surrounded by several mountain forests. In former dynasties, it was a haven for demon beasts, forming a vast Demon Race force. The court expended great effort in exterminating the Poyang Water Monsters.

The Poyang Water Monsters eventually either died or escaped, but the court judged some remained hidden, thus the establishment of the Poyang General’s Guard.

The three parties each fulfill their responsibilities, but ordinary people have no contact with the General’s Guard, only knowing the prefecture government office and the Martial Affairs Department.

Under normal circumstances, the prefecture government office holds the most sway, but when dealing with demon fiends, the General’s Guard has the authority to mobilize the forces of both the prefecture government office and the Martial Affairs Department, and even the Director and Lord Prefect must heed the Marshal’s orders.

"Lin Chen, today you fought with the snake monster. You must be exhausted, so you should go rest now."

"Yes."

Lin Chen knew these lords had important affairs to discuss, and his rank was not suitable for knowing.

After leaving the courtyard, a soldier led him to a tent.

Fifteen minutes later, Su Lingchuan and the others also emerged from the courtyard. Su Lingchuan immediately headed to the tent where Lin Chen was.

"Stand down!"

Fang Ze exited the courtyard and looked at his subordinates, speaking calmly.

"Standard Bearer, does this matter end just like this? Why did the snake monster target Lin Chen? It is still unclear whether further investigation is needed."