Chapter 9, Lin Hong

Oh? Lin Dong's spirit is indeed similar to that of your father, truly a testament to the lineage. Lin Hong smiled, but to others, this remark carried a hint of sarcasm.

Lin Dong's cousin is truly skilled, come again

Lin Hong lazily responded with a sound, then approached Lin Dong while holding the Chiyang grass, tossing the spiritual herb to the latter. He then spoke in a voice only the two could hear,淡淡地道: "In the clan competition six months from now, I will place in the top three, and then I will request my grandfather to allow me to arrange a childhood engagement with Qing Tan. Therefore, take good care of Qing Tan for me, as she will be my future wife"

As for his gaze, Lin Dong chose to ignore it, gripping the Chiyang Grass with a slight increase in pressure. He then noticed that Lin Hong's hand was gripping the Chiyang Grass like an iron clamp. He immediately laughed and said, "What? Cousin Lin Hong has taken a liking to this Chiyang Grass?"

Upon hearing this, a flicker of anger also flashed in Lin Dong's eyes

However, before the smile at the corner of his mouth could fully spread, Lin Dong chuckled softly, then stepped forward under the gaze of the crowd, walking up to Lin Hong and unceremoniously reaching out his hand to grasp the Chiyang Grass.

Seeing his actions, Qing Tan pursed her lips and for a moment did not dare to step forward. She was worried that he would use this as an excuse to trouble Lin Dong again. In that case, it would be better not to have the Chiyang Grass at all

As soon as the last sentence fell, without waiting for Lin Dong to respond, he suddenly closed the distance with a step and struck a palm towards Lin Dong's chest. The force of the wind rushing towards him was incomparably stronger than that of Lin Shan earlier.

Qingtan discreetly tugged at Lin Dong's clothing corner and whispered, although she was extremely surprised that Lin Dong had defeated Lin Shan earlier, at this moment, Lin Hong, whether in terms of cunning or martial prowess, was several times more difficult to deal with than Lin Shan

Lin Xia's reputation, even among the younger generation in Qingyang Town, can be considered quite remarkable. Therefore, within the Lin family, her status is also quite high, and even Lin Hong would not dare to offend her

Lin Hong understood the difficulty of mastering Tongbei Quan. To cultivate this martial art to the level of the Four Sounds would require several months of practice. However, prior to this, he had never heard of Lin Dong possessing such skills

"Hehe, Qingtan, it has been quite a few days since we last met." Lin Hong smiled, his gaze fixed on Qingtan, with a hint of unusual luster flickering in his eyes. Although Qingtan was still young, she was already a beauty in the making. In Qingyang Town, many of the younger generation secretly admired her, and he was no exception.

Lin Dong's face was tense, and his gaze was also directed towards behind Lin Shan, where a young man dressed in white was gripping Lin Shan's shoulder with his palm, preventing him from falling to the ground

Lin Dong tugged at the corner of his mouth and said, perhaps due to the rift between their fathers, the relationship between the Lin Hong brothers and Lin Dong was extremely poor, and similarly, Lin Dong held no fondness for them either

Lin Hong, the elder brother of Lin Shan, is an exceptionally outstanding individual within the Lin family. At merely fifteen years of age, he has already reached the fifth level of body tempering. With just one more step, he will be able to cultivate a Yuanli seed. At that time, among the younger generation of the Lin family, he will undoubtedly rank among the top three.

It is still Lin Hong's cousin who possesses great tolerance

Watching Lin Hong's back, Lin Dong's fists slowly clenched, a cold glint flashing in his eyes. He would absolutely not allow Qing Tan to marry such a scoundrel

Upon seeing this woman, exclamations of surprise immediately erupted around her

After speaking, he seemingly familiarized himself by patting Lin Dong on the shoulder, then turned around with a smile and left with Lin Shan.

Upon hearing this, Lin Hong's eyes twitched slightly. He then slowly relaxed his grip, fixing a cold gaze on Lin Dong, yet he smiled and said, "Cousin Lin Dong, I am quite interested in your Tongbei Fist. How about we have a little sparring session?"

What skill is it to play with your own brothers? When the hunting in Qingyang Town begins, if you have the ability, compete with the younger generations of other families. If you win, then that is called skill Lin Xia scolded, displaying the commanding presence of the eldest sister

Lin Hong cast a glance at Lin Dong, his brow furrowing slightly. He was not very satisfied that his previous strike had failed to defeat the latter. However, he was confident that within five moves, he would surely crush Lin Dong. This was the confidence that came with being at the sixth level of body tempering.

This means that Lin Hong has actually reached the sixth level of body tempering, and within him, a seed of primordial energy has also been born

"Just play around, since Sister Lin Xia said so, it must be fine," Lin Hong said casually.

Steadying himself, Lin Dong fixed his serious gaze on Lin Hong and said in a deep voice, earlier, he had clearly seen a faint glow appearing on the latter's palm, which was evidently the power of Yuan Force

Brother Lin Dong, let's leave first

Wanting to be in the top three is not that easy

With such abilities, if one does not diligently cultivate them, how can one avoid embarrassing oneself by merely relying on books?" Lin Hong released his hand and said with a faint smile

At this moment, Lin Dong also withdrew his fist and called out, "Sister Lin Xia." This woman is the daughter of his uncle. Although she is a woman, she is currently the most outstanding among the younger generation of the Lin family. It is said that six months ago, she had already reached the sixth level of body tempering, and it is uncertain whether she has made any further progress since then

Lin Hong's footsteps also came to a halt due to this sound. Looking over, he saw a young girl stepping out from the parted crowd, her pretty face filled with anger

What tricks could possibly catch the eye of Lin Hong's cousin?

So it was Sister Lin Xia. Upon seeing the girl in the red dress, Lin Hong also smiled and said

The young man appeared to be around fifteen or sixteen years old, with a rather handsome face. A slight smile lingered on his features; however, in Lin Dong's eyes, this smile seemed to carry a hint of coldness.

The young girl, dressed in red, appeared to be around seventeen or eighteen years old, slightly older than the others. Her appearance was quite charming, with a brown ponytail cascading down her slender waist. Her slightly raised eyebrows exuded a spiritedness that rivaled that of young men.

"Lin Hong, as a member of the Lin family, is there really a need to exert one's elemental power in a spar?" The girl known as Lin Xia glanced at the arena and said with a frown

Lin Dong's sudden action caused Lin Hong's expression to stiffen momentarily. He then fixed his gaze on Lin Dong, his eyes flashing with a cold light. Lin Dong's actions were a direct affront to his dignity in front of everyone.

Bang

It is Sister Lin Xia!

Gazing at the aggressive Lin Hong, Lin Dong's eyes burned with anger. Just as he gritted his teeth, preparing to unleash his full strength with the Tongbei Fist to confront him head-on, a voice filled with fury and a book suddenly rang out.

Hearing Lin Hong's seemingly very familiar words, Qing Tan's gently arched eyebrows could not help but furrow slightly. However, due to the other party's strength, although she felt somewhat displeased, she did not voice any rebuttal.

"The Four Sounds of Tongbei Quan are not something you can withstand." Lin Hong cast his gaze towards Lin Dong, observing him for a while before saying, "Cousin Lin Dong, it seems you have been concealing your abilities for quite some time..."

Looking at the figure behind Lin Shan, Qing Tan and Lin Changqiang also showed some changes in their expressions, with concern evident in their eyes

On the surface, Lin Hong appears amiable, but Lin Dong knows that this fellow is actually more despicable than the seemingly fierce Lin Shan. The reason Lin Shan can dominate among the younger generation of the Lin family is not only due to his father's influence but also significantly supported by Lin Hong.

Of course, the most important thing is that six months ago, Lin Dong heard from Lin Xiao that Lin Hong actually wanted to arrange a childhood engagement with Qing Tan, but this matter was directly rejected by Lin Xiao.

"Damn it, this guy is truly despicable; I must make sure to beat him to death in the future," Lin Changqiang muttered under his breath, feeling quite displeased after Lin Dong left.

With a flash in his eyes, Lin Hong clearly did not intend to let Lin Dong off easily. He smiled faintly and charged towards the latter once again. This time, many could see a faint glow surging around his body, causing several onlookers to gasp in astonishment.

As the fists and palms made contact, Lin Dong immediately felt a surge of great force and intense pain in his arm, causing him to stagger backward for more than ten steps. Fortunately, due to his solid foundational skills, he managed to avoid falling to the ground.

Although he has been significantly surpassed by Lin Hong, Lin Dong, who has obtained the Stone Talisman, is filled with confidence. With his efforts, he will surely be able to catch up to Lin Hong before the clan competition

Elemental Force? Sixth Level of Body Tempering?!

Although Lin Shan is domineering towards ordinary people, he is as docile as a sheep in front of the seemingly gentle Lin Hong

I was merely careless; if we were to fight again, I would not fear him! Upon hearing this, Lin Shan's face immediately flushed red, but while speaking, his confidence seemed somewhat lacking. Indeed, Lin Dong's previous punch was quite powerful.

Upon seeing this, Lin Hong could not help but slightly curl the corners of his mouth upward

This matter has further deteriorated the already poor relationship between both parties

Stop it all!

Hehe, since this Chiyang Grass was obtained by Qingtan, it naturally must be returned. Qingtan, rest assured, when we return, I will teach this reckless fellow a good lesson on your behalf.

Upon seeing Lin Hong suddenly take action, Lin Dong's expression darkened as well. He quickly crossed his arms in front of his chest to protect his vital areas.

Lin Shan is always reckless in his actions, but if you need a spiritual herb, just come to me. The Chiyang Grass, being a first-grade spiritual herb, is rather lacking in quality.

Thank you for your kind offer, Cousin Lin Dong, but we still prefer to do things ourselves. It is not easy for our family to earn money through hard work, and saving a little is always a good idea. As for the murmurs behind him from Lin Changqiang, Lin Dong paid them no mind and smiled as he spoke. If it had been in the past, encountering Lin Hong might have forced him to retreat in defeat, but now it is different. With the secret of the stone talisman in his possession, surpassing Lin Hong is merely a matter of time.

Sister Lin Xia is right