Chapter 0020: Runes Master

Chapter 0020: Runes Master

The doors of Tianshi Hall opened, and Yang Shiyue led Qin Yun inside. The interior was vast, like a large square, with a combat stage in the center.

At this moment, several teachers from the senior classes arrived. Seeing Yang Shiyue bringing Qin Yun to the registration area, they were all greatly surprised.

Qin Yun had only been at Hualing Martial Arts Academy for a few days, yet he was going to participate in the Tian Shi Martial Association!

Although Qin Yun had performed exceptionally well in the class battle, everyone felt that it was too hasty for him to join the Tian Shi Martial Association at his current cultivation level.

Regardless, there was a significant gap between the fourth and fifth stages of the Martial Body realm. It involved the strength of internal energy, the application of martial arts, and extensive combat experience.

"Don't feel pressured; you're just here to join in the fun," Yang Shiyue said with a gentle smile, patting Qin Yun's shoulder as she led him to the elderly man handling registrations.

"Young man, more training is good, but remember not to overexert yourself," the old man said with a smile.

Suddenly, a sarcastic laugh came from behind.

"Teacher Yang, one must be humble and know their limits. As a teacher, shouldn't you teach your students that? Don't be so proud just because Qin Yun won the class battle."

"If he gets hurt or killed during the competition, it would be quite amusing!"

The speaker was a middle-aged woman, also a new class teacher named Cui Hui, who was overweight and plain-looking.

Cui Hui approached Yang Shiyue, glanced at Qin Yun, and snorted disdainfully.

Anyone could hear the jealousy in Cui Hui's tone.

Among the teachers at Hualing Martial Arts Academy, Cui Hui was one of the few female teachers. When the young and beautiful Yang Shiyue joined, she was hailed as the most beautiful teacher, which made Cui Hui extremely jealous.

Qin Yun was somewhat surprised by the dozen or so students behind Cui Hui. Among them were two girls he knew—one was Yuan Yanying!

The other was a charming girl, his cousin, Yan Yun, daughter of his aunt. She was extremely beautiful, though young, she was haughty and looked down on others.

Yan Yun's grandfather was Duke Yan, a powerful figure in the court. She used to have a good relationship with Qin Yun, but after his fall from grace, the Yan family turned against him.

Moreover, Duke Yan was one of those who had participated in severing Qin Yun's spirit meridians.

Yang Shiyue gave Cui Hui a cold look and said icily, "I'm letting Qin Yun participate in the Tian Shi Martial Association to seize an opportunity for training. What business is it of yours?"

President Zhang, dressed in a gray robe, had just entered and saw Yang Shiyue and Cui Hui arguing. He hurried over and smiled, "The Tian Shi Martial Association is open to students at the fourth and fifth stages of the Martial Body realm. We welcome fourth-stage students to participate."

"For this reason, there's a special reward. Any student at the fourth stage who passes the preliminary test will receive an Upper Yuan Pill."

Seeing Cui Hui's changed expression, he continued, "However, there's only one slot for the reward. Since only Qin Yun has registered, regardless of whether he passes the test, the Upper Yuan Pill is his!"

Cui Hui suddenly widened her eyes, shocked, and shouted, "When did this rule come into effect? Why didn't I know about it?"

President Zhang smiled, "Last time, I called a meeting for the new class teachers to discuss the Tian Shi Martial Association, but only Teacher Yang attended, so the meeting was canceled. As for the rule about the Upper Yuan Pill, I decided it just now."

"We'll register right now!" Cui Hui quickly pulled Yuan Yanying and Yan Yun, then called over the dozen or so students behind her.

"The registration fee is twenty thousand crystals per person!" President Zhang grinned mischievously.

Cui Hui gritted her teeth in frustration. With over a dozen students, that would be over two hundred thousand crystals!

She couldn't bear it, and the students themselves didn't have that much money either.

Other new class teachers had taken their students out early and were unaware of the new rules for the Tian Shi Martial Association.

Now, this sudden announcement was meant to teach those teachers who skipped the meeting a lesson.

Registration ended at noon, meaning the other new class students who were out training wouldn't have time to register!

"Xiaoyun, you and Yanying should participate! There are two tests: speed and strength. Your family's lightness techniques are excellent, so you'll definitely pass the speed test. Qin Yun, even if he learned a lightness technique, can't master it in such a short time. He's no match for you."

Cui Hui took out forty thousand crystals and handed them to the two girls to register. If they got the Upper Yuan Pill, it would be worth it.

The Upper Yuan Pill was a high-quality spirit pill, rare in the market. This time, Hualing Martial Arts Academy was being very generous!

Qin Yun glanced at Yang Shiyue, secretly admiring her wisdom for insisting he participate. If he ranked first in the test, he could obtain the precious Upper Yuan Pill!

Yan Yun looked at Qin Yun and Yang Shiyue with a proud and disdainful gaze.

She smirked and said, "Qin Yun, don't even think about surpassing me. Our Yan family's lightness techniques are among the best in Tian Qin."

Yuan Yanying, having witnessed Qin Yun's strength before, was still shaken and couldn't face him directly.

Inside Tianshi Hall, many senior students watched with interest. They found such events entertaining and gathered nearby to watch.

Qin Yun smiled faintly and said loudly, "Your Yan family is known for being fickle. That much I know!"

"Qin Yun, you should be aware that offending Duke Yan might not matter, but offending Xiaoyun's fiancé could be dangerous," Cui Hui sneered coldly. "Yang Shiyue, you need to discipline your student better. Didn't you know that Xiaoyun is engaged to Wei Xuankun?"

The senior students gasped in surprise upon hearing this.

Wei Xuankun, the son of a renowned Runes Master, was at the fifth stage of the Martial Body realm and also a student at Hualing Martial Arts Academy!

Yan Yun's face immediately filled with pride. She glanced at Qin Yun disdainfully and hummed softly, feeling incredibly smug.

Other female students, including Yuan Yanying, showed envy and jealousy!

A Runes Master held a high status and great power, associating with many strong individuals.

In the Tian Qin Empire, there was only one Wei family Runes Master, Master Wei Yong, a mid-level Runes Master!

Master Wei was famous, and many nobles treated him as a distinguished guest.

Marrying the son of a Runes Master meant her future husband could become a Master himself! Otherwise, Duke Yan's granddaughter wouldn't be so proud!

"My future husband has also come to participate in the Tian Shi Martial Association, and he is sure to be the first." Yan Yun's voice was filled with pride, and she called out loudly so that many people could hear.