Inside the car, there was a commotion. Those who heard their names were beaming with joy, while those who didn't were filled with regret and disappointment.

Out of eighteen people, twelve passed, two-thirds of them passed the assessment.

Compared to the Martial Artist Apprentice test or the Martial Artist physical assessment, this ratio is undeniably high.

The Martial Artist practical assessment focuses more on the mindset during combat and the will to fight, rather than skills. As long as one is not afraid of battle and performs decently, they usually pass.

Chen Shouyi always thought he'd remain calm.

But upon hearing his name, he couldn't help but feel a wave of excitement.

A Martial Artist!

He truly became a Martial Artist.

...

Back at the Martial Arts Assessment Center.

Those who didn't pass left with a look of disappointment.

The remaining twelve people proceeded with the oath and receiving their certificates.

But it wasn't over.

Seven days later, there's a meeting for Martial Artists to confirm everyone's intentions.

...

Chen Shouyi took his certificate and walked back to the hotel with Lu Weifeng.

"I'm planning to go home for a bit," Chen Shouyi said.

"Me too! Returning after achieving success is a must, can't let it go unnoticed," Lu Weifeng said excitedly.

Chen Shouyi smiled, without saying anything. It's human nature, he was no different.

He opened the room door, checked the Shell Lady in his briefcase, took his backpack, and checked out of the hotel, heading straight to the high-speed rail station.

...

Ping Hill City's Changmen Town.

"Your brother too, he's been gone for seven days, and there's no news, I wonder how he's doing. Before, at least we could call him, but now we can't even do that," Mrs. Chen muttered while mopping the floor.

Nearby, Chen Xingyue was collecting clothes on the balcony, she said, "Mom, don't worry, my brother's skills are definitely good enough to pass."

"I'm not worried about him passing the assessment, it's just that public safety isn't great now and it's been so long since he left..."

"You're worrying for no reason!" Chen Dawei lowered his newspaper and glanced at her, snorted, "Your son has the strength of a Martial Artist, and you're worried about that?"

Seeing how your son can take on challenges effortlessly, it's foolish for anyone to provoke him, truly a maternal worry.

Of course, he can mutter this in his heart.

"What's wrong with me saying a few words? Huh? I find your temper's been rising recently, maybe I've been too easygoing lately!" Mrs. Chen put down the mop angrily, "Look at you, reading the newspaper as if it's interesting. Come over and mop the floor!"

Chen Dawei's belly fat jiggled as he put down the newspaper. He stood up reluctantly and said:

"Did I say anything? If you want the floor mopped, I'll mop it, you think you're so impressive, yet I cook the meals every day."

"I buy the groceries, don't I?"

Just then, there was a knock on the door.

Mrs. Chen quickly went to open it.

It was the landlady, holding a bowl of mulberries, smiling, "Wow, things are lively here!"

"Oh, my husband is getting lazier and lazier, he doesn't even look for work, he just stays at home all day. It's so frustrating, he's gained another circle around his waist," Mrs. Chen feigned complaint.

Chen Dawei chuckled as he held the mop, "Please come in, have a seat."

"Men like Brother Chen who care about their families are good, it's hard to find work these days, no need to rush. Today, I bought too many mulberries, please give them a try."

"That's very kind of you!"

"Last time, it was your son who helped my daughter pass the assessment. By the way, has your son returned from Hedong yet?"

"Ah, I was just mentioning it! This troublesome boy, don't know what he's been up to all these days."

"By the way, I didn't ask, why did your son go to Hedong?"

Mrs. Chen was about to answer.

At that moment!

"Dad, Mom, I'm back!"

A cheerful voice sounded, and a figure walked into the living room, "Auntie, you're here too?"

Chen Xingyue looked at Chen Shouyi and eagerly asked:

"Brother, are you back? Did you pass?"

"Of course I did," Chen Shouyi smiled and showed a certificate.

Chen Dawei put aside the mopping, dropped the broom, and quickly walked over.

But Mrs. Chen was quicker and snatched it: "Let me see!"

The certificate was finely crafted, and after opening it, it had the Jiangnan Province Martial Arts Branch stamp.

The photo and name were accurate; it truly was her son's certificate.

"He really did, really passed." Mrs. Chen's voice trembled with excitement, her eyes slightly moist!

During these days, she endured immense pressure, tossing and turning at night so many times. Just seeing police outside made her anxious, fearful of being noticed, and today, finally, the clouds cleared, and the sun shone brightly.

"Quick, let me see!" Chen Dawei said eagerly.

"What's the hurry? I'm not even done looking." Mrs. Chen turned away, discreetly wiped her eyes, and after a while, finally handed it to Chen Dawei.

Chen Dawei opened the certificate, smiled, and repeatedly said, "Good, good, good! Truly made a mark!"

"Dad, you looked long enough, it's my turn!" Chen Xingyue impatiently said.

The landlady watched this dramatic family scene, and after a long time, couldn't help but ask, "What kind of certificate is this?"

"Martial Artist Certificate, my brother is now a Martial Artist!" Chen Xingyue proudly replied.

After the accident, her personality became much calmer, rarely smiling, but at this moment, she finally smiled.

The landlady's eyes widened slightly, studying Chen Shouyi, full of disbelief, "Is this really... is this really... are you really a Martial Artist?"

...

The landlady left soon after, still looking bewildered.

It took quite a while for everyone's excitement to gradually settle down.

"By the way, son, have you eaten yet?" Mrs. Chen suddenly thought, asking.

"Mom, no need to prepare anything, I already ate at the train station!" Chen Shouyi quickly said, feeling a deep sense of fulfillment at seeing his parents' joyful smiles.

"Dad, Mom, there's something I want to discuss with you about future arrangements and relocation."

"We're unfamiliar with these matters, you decide for yourself," Mrs. Chen replied.

Chen Dawei also nodded, "What do you have in mind?"

"Currently, both Ping Hill and Dongning are experiencing power outages, and the security isn't great. I'm thinking of us all relocating to Hedong City or Ningzhou, where life and safety would be more secure."

"Then let's move to Hedong," Chen Dawei decided promptly. Continuing in Dongning feels unsettling, especially with those cults not yet completely eradicated there. If we're leaving Dongning, let's find a place further away.

After experiencing so much, the family had long shed any attachment to their old home; safety and security are the priority.

But Mrs. Chen expressed concern:

"Housing prices in Hedong City are so high, I've heard it's over thirty thousand per square meter, and the money lent out hasn't been fully recovered yet. We only have about twenty thousand in savings now, how will we manage the house?"

"Yes, if the old house can be sold, it might just be enough?"

Real estate prices have already risen to over fifty thousand per square meter, Chen Shouyi thought to himself.

"Dad, Mom, don't worry. There'll be a settlement allowance, which should be a decent amount."

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