After leaving the classroom and grabbing a quick dinner, Jiang Chen returned to his dormitory, ready to focus on improving his strength.
His first day at Lingyun Martial Academy had been eventful, especially with how he'd dealt with Lin Yang.
But Jiang Chen knew Lin Yang wouldn't let the matter drop so easily.
However, Jiang Chen wasn't worried.
What did concern him was Lin Yang's older brother, Lin Yu.
Lin Yu was a well-known genius and had once been the pride of Cangshan City.
Since entering Lingyun Martial Academy a year ago, Lin Yu had quickly made his way into the Inner Academy and earned a place on the prestigious Lingyun List.
The Lingyun List was a ranking of the top talents in the Inner Academy, and those listed there were considered peerless geniuses.
It was rumored that even those at the bottom of the Lingyun List had at least reached the Qi Protection Fourth Stage.
With Jiang Chen's current strength, he stood no chance against someone like Lin Yu.
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Jiang Chen took a deep breath and laid out the three pills he had:
One Body Tempering Pill, won from Lin Yang.
Another Body Tempering Pill and a Strengthening Pill he had refined himself in class.
He picked up the Strengthening Pill first and tossed it into his mouth.
[Ding! You have taken a Strengthening Pill. Gained 100 x 100 experience points.]
[Congratulations! You have broken through to the Body Tempering Seventh Stage!]
"A Strengthening Pill for an entire level? Not bad!"
Jiang Chen muttered to himself, then swallowed the two Body Tempering Pills like they were jelly beans.
[Ding! You have taken a Body Tempering Pill. Gained 500 x 100 experience points.]
[Ding! You have taken a Body Tempering Pill. Gained 500 x 100 experience points.]
[...]
[Congratulations! You have broken through to the Body Tempering Eighth Stage!]
[Congratulations! You have broken through to the Body Tempering Ninth Stage!]
[Your Body Tempering Realm experience is full. You have broken through to the Qi Protection First Stage!]
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A surge of powerful energy erupted in Jiang Chen's dantian, spreading rapidly through his meridians.
Feeling the mysterious, intense current coursing through him, Jiang Chen's excitement grew.
This system is incredible!
In just one session, he had jumped from the Body Tempering Sixth Stage to the Qi Protection First Stage!
Now, he was strong enough to qualify as an Inner Academy student.
Satisfied, Jiang Chen familiarized himself with his newfound strength before falling into a deep, contented sleep.
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The next morning, Jiang Chen woke to find a messenger at his door.
Su Lingxiang had sent someone with his Gold Class student badge.
After washing up, Jiang Chen took the badge and headed for the Gold Class accommodation area.
At Lingyun Martial Academy, everything was strictly hierarchical, and student privileges varied greatly between classes.
The Bronze Class dormitories were basic, multi-person rooms, while Gold Class students enjoyed luxurious private courtyards.
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Jiang Chen's new residence was Courtyard 68.
After asking for directions, he soon stood at its entrance.
Just as he was about to step inside, a burly young man walked out.
"So, you're the new Gold Class student, Jiang Chen."
The young man's voice was domineering, his eyes cold.
"I like this courtyard. Find somewhere else."