Chapter 1, Lin Dong
Liu Yan lowered her head, gazing at the serious expression on Lin Dong's youthful face. She gently wiped her eyes, then patted Lin Dong's small head and spoke softly.
When Lin Dong exerted all his strength to open his somewhat heavy eyelids, a simple yet tidy room suddenly appeared before him. The familiar scene momentarily stunned him, and he quickly turned his head. Sure enough, he saw a man and a woman sitting at the table in that room
The ten-year clan meeting arrived amidst anticipation; however, the final outcome left the entire Lin family feeling as if they were in a deep abyss
Thus, the clan meeting became a new ray of hope for Lin Dong's grandfather, who was on the verge of despair. However, due to his age, he was unable to attend. Therefore, he poured all his expectations into his five half-brothers. Naturally, Lin Dong's father, who stood out among them, became the beacon of hope for both his grandfather and the entire Lin family
Watching Liu Yan's departing figure, Lin Dong's lips were tightly pressed together, and his small fists were clenched: "Mother, don't worry, I will obtain that Blood凝果 soon, and then I will be able to heal the injuries within Father!"
The outcome for the losers is, of course, countless peculiar gazes, and bearing those mocking and derisive looks, the group returned to Qingyang Town like a pack of stray dogs
That night, my father moved away from the inner area of the Lin family and took up residence on a small, remote hill deep within the Lin family estate. From then on, he declared that he would no longer make use of any of the Lin family's possessions, stating that he no longer had the right to do so
Gazing at the somewhat despondent figure, Liu Yan in the room felt her eyes redden. Who would have thought that the most spirited man in Qingyang Town back in the day would now be in such a state of decline
In the ninth stage of body tempering, this phase is extremely arduous and exhausting, as only by continuously testing the limits of the body can one gradually strengthen it
His life is simply a tapestry woven from various legends
Sitting next to the woman is a man who appears to be around thirty to forty years old. He has a somewhat slender build, and there is a hint of sharpness in his brows. However, he seems to be injured, and his face looks slightly pale, which obscures much of that sharpness. He is Lin Dong's father, Lin Xiao
"Mother, I heard that this time the clan competition ranks in the top three, and one can obtain a third-grade spiritual medicine called Blood Coagulation Fruit. I once heard my uncle say that it is very effective for healing injuries. If we can obtain it, it will surely help with the injuries in Father’s body," Lin Dong seemed to suddenly remember something, raised his head, and looked at Liu Yan with bright eyes as he spoke.
Moreover, this is the first match of the clan meeting!
The strongest...
Mother, do not cry, Dong'er will definitely work hard to cultivate, and then find a way to heal Father's injuries
However, his efforts did not yield significant results; what he had done was hardly worth mentioning in the face of the vast Lin family. Therefore, he could only turn his attention elsewhere, and that was the Lin family's decennial clan meeting
Good fortune does not come in pairs, and misfortune does not come alone
Child, do not blame your father for being strict with you; he has simply poured all his efforts into you. You know, this is also his only hope
Therefore, during the process of body tempering, various nourishing and revitalizing elixirs are required to continue cultivation. However, most of these medicinal materials are exceedingly expensive, making it truly difficult for those from less affluent backgrounds to afford them
After speaking, Liu Yan turned and walked towards the outside of the room. Among the younger generation of the Lin family, several have achieved considerable success. Lin Dong's ambition to enter the top three and obtain the Blood Condensing Red Fruit is quite challenging, so she did not take it too much to heart
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The so-called "refinement of the body" refers, in simple terms, to the practice of strengthening one's physical form, gradually enhancing the body. Ultimately, from the outside to the inside, when the internal muscles, bones, and marrow reach a certain level of enhancement, a trace of a primordial energy seed will emerge. Only when this primordial energy seed naturally appears in the body can one truly become a practitioner.
The reason Lin Shan was able to surpass Lin Dong by two levels is not only because he practiced for an additional six months, but more importantly, he had a father who managed the finances of the Lin family. In contrast, Lin Dong lacked such fortune... Without those spiritual herbs to nourish his body, his cultivation speed naturally fell far short of the former...hetushu.comcom. Without those spiritual herbs to nourish his body, his cultivation speed naturally fell far short of the former...hetushu.comcom
According to Lin Dong, he occasionally learned from his father's words that their branch was actually once part of the Lin family inner clan. However, due to a failed mission by Lin Dong's grandfather, which resulted in significant losses for the clan, they were expelled from the inner clan and assigned to Qingyang Town.
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While speaking, Lin Dong touched his still aching chest and couldn't help but grit his teeth in frustration. Today was supposed to be a test for the Lin family, and he had gone to take a small assessment. Given that he had only been cultivating for a little over six months, his results could only be described as average. However, he did not take this to heart. Given the same amount of cultivation time and conditions, he believed he would not be significantly weaker than others.
Lacking proficiency in one's craft, one engages in disputes with others, thereby inviting one's own suffering
After that defeat, what Lin Xiao experienced was not merely despondency; in the aftermath, he painfully realized that the person he had faced that day not only defeated him with a single strike but also showed no mercy whatsoever. The almost beast-like ferocity of the elemental force had utterly ravaged his body.
It was merely a single move, yet the father, who was regarded as a beacon of hope, met with a tragic defeat
Lin Xiao waved his hand and said, "Liu Yan, go bring that red ginseng to Dong Er. With the red ginseng, his cultivation should progress more quickly. There are only six months left before the clan competition, and if he doesn't focus on his training, he will only embarrass himself when the time comes."
The Lin family of Qingyang Town, from a certain perspective, can be considered a branch of the Lin clan that is somewhat foreign. However, for Lin Dong, who has never ventured more than a hundred miles away from Qingyang Town, this Lin clan, which possesses a terrifying level of power within the Great Yan Dynasty, feels exceedingly distant and unfamiliar.
There is no need to engage in verbal disputes with others; focus on your own cultivation, and others will naturally fall silent.
The woman, dressed somewhat simply, appeared to be around thirty years old. Her cheeks were slightly beautiful, giving off a gentle and soft impression. She was none other than Lin Dong's mother, Liu Yan
Faced with this overwhelming disaster, Lin Xiao finally fell into despair. Whenever he was drunk, he would crazily pound his chest, the deep sound resembling a muffled thunder, causing his mother beside him to weep in heartache. Although Lin Dong was young, witnessing this scene still felt like a knife twisting in his heart. At the same time, within his innocent heart, a trace of hatred quietly began to develop towards the person who had injured his father to such a state.
However, such attempts at extremes also represent a form of exploitation of human potential. If this exploitation is not supplemented afterward, the body may suffer injuries due to excessive strain. At that point, not only will it affect cultivation, but it may also leave one with injuries all over, resulting in a net loss.
He destroyed his father and also ruined his home
At the age of ten, he began his cultivation; by twelve, he broke through to the ninth level of body refinement and entered the Earth Origin Realm. At fifteen, he advanced to the Heaven Origin Realm. By twenty, the vital energy within him harmonized in yin and yang, ultimately leading to his successful transformation into a dan. Like a carp leaping over the dragon gate, he became one of the few formidable cultivators in the Great Yan Dynasty to form a dan before the age of thirty
Gazing at the two figures, Lin Dong quickly gathered his spirits and whispered
The Lin family, one of the four major clans of the Great Yan Dynasty
Father, Mother
In the room, upon hearing Lin Dong's murmurs, Lin Xiao suddenly clenched his palm resting on the table, his expression darkening. Seeing this, Liu Yan quickly shot Lin Dong a glance, prompting him to hastily fall silent.
Lin Dong ground his teeth, for Lin Shan was the instigator of this matter and also the number one enemy in Lin Dong's heart. Due to the extremely poor relationship between their fathers, Lin Shan frequently sought trouble with Lin Dong, and this time was no exception.
He clenched his teeth fiercely, but soon after, Lin Dong suddenly became dejected. Although Lin Shan was extremely detestable, that guy had already reached the fourth level of body tempering. This achievement is quite impressive among the younger generation of the Lin family, and compared to his own second level of body tempering, it was indeed significantly stronger
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And this is what is referred to as capital
"Xiao Ge, that red ginseng is what you use for healing..." Upon hearing this, Liu Yan was momentarily taken aback, and then quickly replied.
For this usually stern father, Lin Dong was evidently somewhat fearful, retracting his neck slightly, but then he defiantly said: "Who told those guys to insult my father as a waste in front of me..."
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As for the instigator, later on, Lin Dong happened to overhear his uncle and others mention him with resentment and a sense of helplessness.
Such a cultivation speed, as seen on www.hetushu.com, brings forth a gentle and contented smile on my grandfather's aged face every time he sees my father, who is usually not one to speak or smile. It is said that during that time, my grandfather smiled more than he had in decades.
Lin Xiaoqian's fists clenched involuntarily, and a deep, bone-deep pain flashed across his face. After a moment, he stood up and walked wearily towards the door.
"Dong'er, are you awake?"
One move
In the family, the once reverent gazes of the past have gradually transformed into sighs and disappointment
As the test concluded, Lin Dong was preparing to return home when he encountered a few individuals with whom he had a strained relationship. Initially, he had no intention of engaging with them, but he could not resist their deliberate provocation. In a fit of anger, the young Lin Dong naturally could not hold back and took action. The outcome was evident; he was soundly beaten and even knocked unconscious.
His name is Lin Langtian
"The blood coagulation fruit..." Upon hearing this, Liu Yan was also taken aback, and then she shook her head with a hint of helplessness: "It's not easy to rank in the top three of the clan; it's good that you have this intention. Let me go help you prepare the red ginseng first."
However, despite the similar ages of the two individuals, the significant disparity between them is not due to any innate talent. At the level of body tempering, innate talent is not of utmost importance; one could even say that this level is accessible to everyone for cultivation. However, the extent to which one can advance to higher levels ultimately depends on individual resources and opportunities.
"Father is not a useless person; he was once the strongest in the Lin family, second only to grandfather!" Upon hearing Lin Xiao's words, Lin Dong felt his face flush and thought to himself that in the hearts of children, the most admirable figure is always their father.
Here, he established this small Lin family, and for several decades, he exerted every effort to return to the Lin family's internal clan. This aspiration was the ultimate goal of his decades of hard work
The Lin family, to which Lin Dong belongs, is merely a rather small family, not even considered top-tier within Qingyang Town. However, this seemingly unremarkable Lin family possesses a background that is astonishing, namely the Lin clan.
Faced with the heavy burden on his shoulders, Lin Dong's father indeed lived up to expectations. Among the five brothers, he was the first to break through the Ninth Layer of Body Refinement and advance to the Earth Origin Realm. Furthermore, within a mere four years thereafter, he once again broke through to the Earth Origin level, becoming the second Tianyuan expert in the Lin family, after his grandfather Lin Zhentian.
Cultivation begins with the refinement of the body; all beginnings stem from oneself. The human body is, in essence, the most profound and unfathomable entity in the universe.
Upon thinking of Lin Xiao's injuries, a profound hatred suddenly appeared in Lin Dong's eyes. The reason his father was subjected to ridicule and scorn by many in the Lin family was due to that person!
Lin Shan, remember this: if I don't turn you into a pig's head next time, I won't believe in Lin!
Liu Yan, prepare the medicine for the child. My injury is nothing; it has been so many years. What use can a single red ginseng have?
The body tempering process consists of nine levels. The effects of the first three levels are not particularly significant; they merely enhance physical fitness and build strength to some extent. It is only when the body tempering reaches the fourth level, known as skin refining, that the benefits of cultivation begin to manifest gradually. At this level, the skin of the human body will slowly become as hard as wood or stone, resulting in considerable improvements in both strength and speed.
As for the Lin Mountain, it exists at this level, and Lin Dong's second stage of body tempering is clearly not its match
I have become a useless person; no matter how much I try to heal, it is of no avail. In the future, I will venture deeper into the mountains, striving to find some spiritual herbs for Dong'er. Lin Xiao shook his head, gave a self-deprecating smile, and said.
Under such severe injuries, Lin Xiaotian's strength, originally at the Yuan level, has directly fallen back to the Di Yuan level. Moreover, due to the accumulation of serious injuries, seventy to eighty percent of the meridians in his body are blocked, making it extremely difficult for him to make any progress in his cultivation, no matter how hard he tries.
In the room, Lin Dong clenched his fists tightly, his eyes flashing with intense hatred
Hearing the call, the woman turned her head first and, upon seeing Lin Dong open his eyes, immediately expressed her joy
Years of expectation, years of nurturing, in that brief moment, turned to foam
This is the most important conference of the Lin family, renowned throughout the entire Dayan Dynasty. Held once every ten years, each conference presents the best opportunity for the younger generation within the clan to stand out and gain fame. The numerous rewards of the competition are naturally enticing, but what attracts Grandpa Lin the most is that as long as one can break into the top ten of the conference, even if they are from an outside clan, they will be seamlessly elevated to the status of an inner clan member, enjoying boundless glory.