Chapter 3, My Happiness

Having said that, he gently patted Shui'er on the head and softly wiped away her tears, "Look at you, you've cried like a little kitten."

Well

A boulder obstructed the path ahead, but Lin Feng merely leaped lightly, soaring two meters into the air. With his left hand pressing against the stone's recess, he sped away.

The atmosphere in the room suddenly became profoundly melancholic, as if a cloud of sorrow was enveloping this impoverished family. The hardships of life had not soured their feelings; rather, they had united their hearts even more, solidifying their bonds to the extent that they could sacrifice for one another

... ...

How could it be like that

After a moment

Before me, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a series of uniquely designed and grand wooden cabins, indicating that we had indeed reached the summit.

The actions were executed in one go, without any hint of hesitation or delay

The cost is very heavy

It is time to visit the martial arts school to see what level my current strength truly is

As long as one meets the standards of a preliminary martial artist in the clan's martial arts testing, they can use the energy teleportation array to participate in the preliminary martial artist assessment 'for free.' However, the cost is not insignificant; even if one passes the rigorous assessments and becomes a martial artist in the future, they will still be subject to the constraints of the clan, which is something Lin Feng is unwilling to accept

Do not deceive him

"It's nothing." Lin Feng smiled faintly; although he had told a lie, it was a lie born of good intentions

"Who did you hear that from?" Lin Feng's smile was somewhat forced

In these three years, I have saved two thousand iron coins, which can be exchanged for two gold coins, Lin Feng thought to himself

Thinking of this, Lin Feng could not help but feel a pang of heartache. His mother was merely an ordinary woman, powerless and frail. Back then, she had to labor hard for four to five hours every day, and upon returning home, she also had to care for her disabled husband and their three young children. They often went hungry and lacked proper clothing. After years of such hardship, how could she not be worn out and fall ill?

Listening to Lin Yun's words, Lin Feng's expression changed slightly, and he fell silent, unsure of how to respond appropriately

... ...

By eating a little less each day, my parents and younger siblings will be able to eat a bit more and enjoy better meals

In two hours, one can earn two iron coins

Lin Feng smiled and said, "Of course it is true. How could I joke about my own happiness with books? I just haven't had the chance to tell you all."

He already had the answer in his heart, but...

"It's nothing. By the way, the martial arts school has some matters to attend to..." Lin Feng stood up

With a light sigh, Lin Feng couldn't help but shake his head

"Brother, Xiao Mai will come over tonight, please don't hit him anymore," Lin Shui'er said with concern.

Lin Yun shook his head, and that expression seemed to convey to Lin Feng...

It has indeed been a long time

Two hours later, Lin Feng stepped out of the garden with a smile on his face, holding two iron coins in his hand

Lin Feng felt a wave of guilt wash over his face upon hearing this. He had not expected to have inadvertently delayed for such a long time. Usually, he would dine at the clan's martial arts hall, where any apprentice who had reached the intermediate martial artist level could enjoy this benefit. Although the food was merely simple rations, it was sufficient to fill his stomach.

"The wind..." Mother Lin Wanqing choked back her tears

Is it worth it

By the way, brother, the coming-of-age ceremony is about to take place. Have you made your preparations?

I do not know how much time has passed

"Thank you for your hard work, brother." Lin Yun's voice was gentle, yet it penetrated Lin Feng's heart, causing him to smile faintly: "What hard work is there?"

Every day brings him one step closer to his goal

This is the home he intends to protect for a lifetime

Lin Feng felt an inexplicable shock in his heart, and at that moment, a clear voice rang in his ears

Gazing at his family, Lin Feng felt a surge of emotions within, making it difficult to remain calm

"You are back, Ah Yun, where is Mother?" Stepping forward, Lin Feng helped his younger brother Lin Yun to sit down.

"Brother, Shui'er is not afraid, Shui'er does not want you to..." With tears streaming down her face, Lin Shui'er continued to sob, her words indistinct as she struggled to speak clearly.

I only work two hours a day, yet I earn more than an ordinary person does in a month through hard work and effort... This is the difference between a high-level martial arts apprentice and an ordinary person! If I can become a martial artist, the difference will be even greater, and I will surely earn even more money, allowing my family to live a good life!

Lin Wanqing also chuckled lightly and said, "hetushu.com.com, you child, I didn't expect you to be so impulsive"

Indeed... Lin Feng sighed softly, acknowledging that he spent far too little time with his family. He had to work early in the morning and in the evening, he taught the children of wealthy families in the clan. Aside from sleeping, he devoted all his remaining time to relentless training, striving to become a martial artist.

As the two women were sent out, Lin Feng pulled his younger brother Lin Yun, only to find that his hand remained cold, and his expression showed no signs of happiness or joy. Knowing that he could not deceive this clever brother, he gently wrapped his right arm around the frail shoulder and patted it: "Let’s go, don’t make our parents worry"

My happiness lies in your happiness. Looking at the three silhouettes, Lin Feng wore a faint smile on his face

I am busy cooking with my sister; it's rare for you to be home for dinner today," Lin Yun said with a smile

That’s good, that’s good. Lin Wanqing broke into a smile, nodding repeatedly, and said: "Let’s go, Feng'er, Yun'er, we will go out to eat and tell your father this good news"

Two gold coins, an enormous amount, could already buy land in Linjia Village. The family's daily expenses are barely covered by what he earns from farming in the morning. In Linjia Village, not everyone can earn money like he does; after all, there are only five advanced martial artist apprentices.

In the early morning, working in the fields for one hour earns half a unit of money, and it takes a full twenty days to equal the earnings of just one hour in the evening

With the good news from Lin Feng, this was a particularly enjoyable meal

At this moment, the sky had completely darkened, and the quiet night made the mountain paths difficult to discern, making walking quite challenging. However, Lin Feng moved swiftly, skillfully weaving through the trees, occasionally avoiding thickets and areas with protruding phosphorescent stones, which was exceedingly easy for him.

It has been a long time since the family gathered together like this, sitting down to share jokes and conversations, creating a joyful and harmonious atmosphere that is quite comfortable and warm

He does not want his family to worry about him

The corners of his mouth involuntarily curved upward, and a bright light flashed in Lin Feng's eyes as he stepped into the library.

Next year, Shui'er will be getting married" Lin Yun said calmly

This time is when he earns the most currency—teaching the children of wealthy families in the clan

Small wealth does not emerge, and great wealth is not as good; this principle is understood by Lin Feng

That incident indeed made him very embarrassed

How enchanting it is!

I just don't want to say it

One hour can earn one iron coin

At the top of the mountain, in the only martial arts school of Linjia Village, there is an energy teleportation array leading to Qihuo Town, and the cost of using it is one gold coin

If one day my younger brother could see the light again, how wonderful that would be

"Don't worry, sister." Lin Feng patted his sister's trembling back, a glimmer of light flashing in his eyes, and softly said, "In fact, I have already met the standards of a preliminary martial artist."

"It is worth it," Lin Feng murmured softly

Seeing Lin Feng suffer a setback, everyone couldn't help but burst into laughter

Looking at the face that bore some resemblance to his own, Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh. His younger brother was perfect in every way, yet he was unfortunately born with congenital blindness.

Lin Feng gazed at Lin Yun, remaining silent. Indeed, he had long suspected that his thoughts could not be concealed from this exceptionally intelligent younger brother

"Hurry up and eat, everyone," Lin Feng said with feigned anger. Looking at his happy and content family, Lin Feng felt an immense sense of satisfaction in his heart, which made him feel that everything he had done was worthwhile

Although the movement was slight, Lin Yun's perception was quite sharp, "What’s wrong, brother?"

What just happened to me

But how could one not wish to spend more time with family?

After a moment of hesitation, Lin Feng softly replied "Hmm" and sat back down. Looking at Lin Yun's smiling face, Lin Feng felt a tinge of regret in his heart. His younger brother was very intelligent, truly very intelligent, but unfortunately, heaven had taken away the window to his soul.

Brother, it seems like it has been a long time since the two of us sat together and chatted like this

Mother, please stop laughing at me... Lin Feng wore a苦脸, as he had been laughed at for this matter for a full few months

Lin Feng couldn't help but blush, awkwardly saying: "www.hetushu.com.com, that was just a misunderstanding, and I have already apologized."

Lin Feng arrived at a tranquil garden filled with various flowers, lush greenery, and many fruit trees swaying gracefully. The gentle breeze rustled through, as if welcoming Lin Feng's arrival. In the distance, rolling hills stretched out, vibrant with greenery, presenting a scene of unparalleled beauty.

In the darkness of night, Lin Feng moved like the wind, resembling a raccoon, traversing from the mountainside to the peak. An ordinary person would require at least half an hour, and even a mid-level martial arts apprentice like Lin Jie would need about a quarter of an hour. However, Lin Feng only needed the time it takes to burn a stick of incense. Moreover, running at full speed was also a form of training for him

He does not regret that matter regarding wheat; even if it were to happen again, he would still act in the same way

Better to mistakenly kill a thousand than to let one escape

A light thought crosses my mind, and an image involuntarily emerges in my brain

What does this mean

Given my physical condition, if it were my mother, she would need at least four or five hours to complete the same task

"Is that true?" Lin Wanqing exclaimed with delight

After dinner, at the hour of You, Lin Feng left home and headed towards the mountain top

"Brother is laughing at me!" Lin Shui'er pouted her small lips and said with a hint of reproach

This is where parents should reside

"Brother, I have come in." The door opened, and a slender boy, half a head shorter than him, slowly stepped inside. His complexion was similar to Lin Shui'er, pale and somewhat weak, with his eyes closed. He walked slowly, extending his right hand forward as if afraid of touching something.

"So, brother, are you sacrificing your own happiness?" Lin Yun's voice fell quietly, yet two streams of clear tears flowed from her tightly closed eyes. At that moment, the wooden door creaked open, revealing a mother and Lin Shui'er, who had already been reduced to tears. Especially Lin Shui'er, who was crying uncontrollably, rushed towards Lin Feng and tightly embraced him, unwilling to let go, as if he were the most precious thing in her life

"Yes, brother, Xiaomai is my friend, and he is quite a nice person," Lin Yun explained

"Younger brother, still as clever as ever," Lin Feng couldn't help but sigh

In addition, during the teaching process, I am able to exercise myself for a significant portion of the time, achieving two goals with one effort

"Brother, do you not want to get married?" The soft voice fell into Lin Feng's ears, causing him to be suddenly startled, his expression slightly changing, and his body appearing somewhat unnatural

Heaven seems to have played a joke on him

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These two accumulated gold coins will be of great use to Lin Feng

Although Lin Yun is blind, his heart is not. Regarding his elder brother, he feels both admiration and respect, yet also heartache and helplessness.

Teleportation array

Brother

For him, home is everything; it is a forbidden place that he cannot bear to have others tread upon

In the darkness, a massive, jagged rock blocked the path, seemingly leaving no way forward. However, Lin Feng showed no signs of slowing down. As he ran, his eyes blazed with determination. He forcefully pushed off the ground with his right foot, leaping nearly two meters into the air. With a powerful step of his left foot, he ascended another meter. Grasping the sharp edge of the jagged rock with his right hand, he used the momentum to swing his body, executing a somersault, and instantly climbed to the mountain's peak

The road is all too familiar; he walks it several times every day

Mother pushed Father to bask in the sunlight, admiring the breathtaking scenery, while the younger siblings enjoyed themselves in the garden

The preliminary martial artist assessment occurs only once a year; if missed, one must wait until next year. Lin Feng's smile appeared somewhat unnatural

If he cannot become a martial artist, then he will be left all alone from now on

Ripples of emotion stirred within, as Lin Feng's thoughts wandered aimlessly. In Linjia Village, the coming-of-age ceremony held significant importance, with all the young men selecting their future wives on this day. Should one choose to forgo this opportunity, missing it would mean there would never be another chance.

As long as I can pass the preliminary warrior assessment, according to clan rules, we will be able to move to the mountaintop

Knock! Knock! Knock! The crisp sound of knocking at the door rang out rhythmically, startling Lin Feng awake, his expression changing immediately

"Brother," Lin Yun interrupted Lin Feng's words and gently said, "Stay for dinner; our parents miss you very much."

A true man leaves warmth and happiness for his family, while taking on responsibility and pressure for himself