Chapter 3, The Peculiar Stone Pool

"Hehe, I'll show it to Dad tomorrow, to give him a surprise." Upon seeing this, Lin Dong grinned, but suddenly felt a sharp pain in his arm. He quickly rolled up his sleeve, only to find that his arm was covered with numerous blood-red marks, and in some areas, the skin had even been rubbed off, with blood continuously seeping out.

How is this ... ... possible ? ! ''

Standing by the stone pool, Lin Dong pondered for quite a while, then shook his head in silence. He grabbed his clothes and was about to put them on when his gaze suddenly fixed on his own arm

This cave was discovered by Lin Dong during his childhood, and the only ones who know about it are him and Qing Tan. The water in this pool is much cooler than in other places. During the summer, Lin Dong's favorite activity is to bathe here. However, aside from being quite refreshing, the pool water seems to have no extraordinary effects.

This situation is actually a sign of approaching the fourth level of body tempering

There is still some time, let's go there and relax first

Thud

Arriving at the stone pool, Lin Dong quickly removed his clothing and jumped directly into the water. The slight chill caused his body to shiver momentarily, but he soon adapted to it.

As Lin Dong fell into a deep slumber, the cave once again became tranquil, with the water in the pool gently rippling

As this drop of fresh blood fell, the originally tranquil pool water suddenly seemed to boil, with faintly blood-colored bubbles rising to the surface, then bursting around the sleeping Lin Dong's body. Threads of light red liquid scattered in all directions, and finally, as if possessing intelligence, they entwined around Lin Dong's body, swiftly drilling into him through his pores.

Made a sound

It must be an illusion

In the silence, the clear water of the pond suddenly rippled, and a drop of crimson blood quietly slid down Lin Dong's blood-stained arm, falling into the water.

As these pale red liquids entered Lin Dong's body, his muscles seemed to undergo a violent compression, and sweat poured out in torrents, gathering together and dripping continuously into the pool water

Reaching the sixth level of body tempering allows one to refine marrow and transform it into essence, possessing true elemental power, which is the hallmark of a genuine cultivator! Lin Dong smacked his lips, his face filled with longing. However, among the younger generation of the Lin family, there are only a handful of individuals who can attain such a level.

The source of this formidable power is the primordial energy, a peculiar force that drifts between heaven and earth. However, in order to absorb the primordial energy of the universe, one must first cultivate a seed of primordial energy within oneself, thus enabling the attraction of more primordial energy into the body

With a loud shout, Lin Dong dove into the pool, staying submerged for quite some time. Finally, he emerged from the water, gasping for breath, his face filled with confusion. When he first awakened, it felt as if he were in a furnace; the scorching sensation compelled him to cry out involuntarily.

This feeling, previously Lin Dong did not perceive any benefits, but just now while practicing the Tongbei Fist, he discovered that in that state, he seemed to have quite a good effect on his training. Otherwise, it would have been difficult for him to produce sound in the practice of Tongbei Fist in such a short period of time.

In the open space, Lin Dong stared blankly at his fist, a look of uncontainable joy emerging on his small face. However, when he lifted his head, he saw Lin Xiao's slow figure already walking out of the woods

The interior of the cave is not particularly spacious, and aside from a stone pool approximately two to three zhang in size located in the central area of the cave, there is nothing else of note.

As one approaches the stone pool, one can see that it is filled with crystal-clear water, with a slight chill lingering above the surface of the water

Thud

The cave is extremely concealed, and with the surrounding protruding boulders providing cover, it would be nearly impossible to detect unless one is specifically searching for it. Naturally, under normal circumstances, no one would come to do such a thing.

"How can it be hot here?" After staying in the pool for a while, when he felt the coolness again, Lin Dong hurriedly climbed up, gazing at the stone pool, completely bewildered.

As the sweat, tinged with a hint of black impurities, seeped from his body, Lin Dong, who had recently grown taller by a fraction due to breaking through to the third level of body tempering, unexpectedly reverted back to his previous height. The sensation was akin to a swollen sponge being forcefully twisted, expelling all the moisture contained within.

What?

The boiling of the pool water did not last long; after about ten minutes, it gradually subsided. Just as the water in the pool settled down, Lin Dong, who had been sleeping, suddenly opened his eyes wide and shouted, "It's so hot!"

Lin Dong leaned against the edge of the stone pool, gazing upward with his eyes closed. After a period of aimless thoughts, he surprisingly began to gradually fall asleep. The intense training during this time had been too demanding for him, and now that he had finally relaxed, a sense of exhaustion suddenly spread from his very bones.

Tick tock

Yuanli, the most important element in cultivation, is said to be wielded by those with profound strength, capable of causing mountains to collapse and the earth to shatter with a mere gesture. Such immense power is truly beyond the imagination of someone like Lin Dong, who is still crawling in the initial stages.

Upon entering the cave, the cool sensation immediately washed away Lin Dong's sweat, making this place feel like a different world compared to the heat outside, indeed a good spot for escaping the summer heat

Previously, while practicing, he did not feel much, but now, as he focused his mind, the pain suddenly surged forth, causing Lin Dong to grimace. He understood that this was a result of training in the Tongbei Fist, where the skin and clothing rubbed against each other intensely, leading to some injuries over time

Even Lin Dong, the person involved in this discovery, was left dumbfounded on the spot

Lin Dong stared in astonishment at his arm. He clearly remembered that just a moment ago, his hand was covered with the bloodstains from practicing the Tongbei Fist. How could it be that now they had all disappeared?

Lin Dong rubbed his arm in confusion, suddenly his body stiffened, and an expression of disbelief quickly spread across his face, for he discovered that the skin on his arm had actually become much harder!

Lin Dong looked up at the sky and suddenly turned to run towards the depths of the back mountain. After about ten minutes, a steep cliff appeared before him. He scanned his surroundings and cautiously leaped down along some protruding rocks on the cliff. These rocks were not very conspicuous, but they formed a hidden path just right.

Lying in the stone pool, Lin Dong held the water and watched it flow slowly down. His small face was scrunched up, wondering if this thing was truly so magical. If it were, he should have cultivated his elemental power long ago, rather than being so sluggish.

As for this path, Lin Dong was quite familiar with it, so while exercising caution, he encountered no unexpected incidents. Soon, a cave hidden beneath several large boulders appeared before him.

Certainly, saying so is somewhat inaccurate. At the very least, every time after soaking here, whether it is an illusion or something else, Lin Dong always feels that his spirit becomes exceptionally focused. No matter what he does, he can quickly enter a state of concentration.

Hiss ... ...