Chapter 001: The Madman Lin Yun

Lin Yun placed the recently finished book "Jiangnan Wuzhi" by the bedside and stared blankly at the ceiling

Fenjiang City, Jiangnan Province

Regarding Lin Yun's changes, Hao Ma, who has always taken care of Lin Yun, is quite aware. Although she knows that Lin Yun's mental illness will not improve, in recent days, Lin Yun not only refrains from hitting or scolding others but also refers to herself as "Auntie" and asks for help in borrowing various books to read.

Lin Yun possesses both spiritual roots and star sources, yet he chose to cultivate stars. This decision stemmed from an accidental discovery of a complete nine-star cultivation technique, which was surprisingly left behind by a predecessor who had ascended through star cultivation. Furthermore, it stated that as long as one's soul power could overcome the crisis of five stars, there would be hope for cultivation to nine stars. This technique also provided a detailed description of how to navigate the five-star crisis, essentially correcting the previously erroneous cultivation methods. Additionally, it reiterated that as long as one's soul power could overcome the crisis of five stars, there would be hope for cultivation to nine stars. This technique also included a detailed description of how to navigate the five-star crisis, essentially correcting the previously erroneous cultivation methods.

However, the combat power of the Star Cultivators is the strongest among all cultivators, with the highest level of cultivation reaching nine stars, allowing for ascension. Of course, this is merely a legend. Throughout the history of the Tianhong Continent, no one has ever ascended due to cultivation, let alone just by being a Star Cultivator.

Lin Yun raised his head, and a stunningly beautiful girl stood at the door, her expression as cold as ice in winter, her words devoid of any emotion. Han Yuxi, Lin Yun immediately recognized who this person was. Although most of Lin Yun's memories had faded, some key memories still remained.

Lin Yun has been here for three days, or more precisely, he has been reborn here for three days. It can also be said that over the past three days, he has finally gained a general understanding of his situation

Although Han Yu Xi lives alone in tranquility, she hopes that Lin Yun will never return. However, Lin Yun has been in the hospital for two months without anyone coming to pick her up. While she is happy about this, she cannot pretend to be unaware.

In strict terms, star cultivation is a type of material cultivation; however, very few people on the Tianhong Continent engage in it. One reason is that cultivators must possess a star source within their physical and spiritual bodies, similar to how practitioners of spiritual cultivation must have spiritual roots, and soul cultivators must have soul roots. Secondly, cultivators cannot advance to the fifth star; once they reach the fifth star, they will immediately suffer a disintegration of their soul.

The fact is that Lin Yuanzhang would not speak on behalf of Lin Yun at all; he had completely given up on this waste of the Lin family's resources. However, the Han family gradually regained their footing based on the news that one of their sons-in-law was Lin Yuanzhang's son. Although he understood the Han family's intentions, Lin Yuanzhang was utterly disinterested in inquiring about anything; no matter what the Han family did, it had nothing to do with him.

After three days of investigation, Lin Yun finally understood the identity of his body and his current location. According to his understanding, this place should be called Earth, but the level of technological development is only equivalent to that of the Tianhong Continent two hundred years ago, which means it is relatively backward

In essence, it is about enhancing the lifespan and combat abilities of practitioners through various forms of cultivation. All these cultivations require spiritual energy, but the areas with the most abundant spiritual energy in the Tianhong Continent are concentrated in places inhabited by humans. Therefore, it is common for magical beasts or other races to attempt to invade the spiritual energy-rich lands occupied by humans, making battles inevitable.

However, on the second day after reaching five stars, the alien race launched an attack. While Lin Yun was engaged in battle with the aliens, his unstable five-star power suddenly erupted. Under the dual pressure of the alien beasts and the immense star soul power, Lin Yun was left in a state of utter despair.

Although Lin Yun's mother, He Ying, still wanted to go and pick up Lin Yun, she was confined by Lin Yuanzhang. Moreover, Lin Yun also had a younger sister, whom she could not neglect. In name, she was not yet Lin Yuanzhang's wife, but merely a clandestine concubine; furthermore, Lin Yuanzhang had several concubines similar to her.

However, Lin Yun remained unchanged, having squandered his last remaining assets completely within just one year. If it were not for the fact that the place he currently resides in is part of Lin Yuanzhang's estate, it too would have been sold off by Lin Yun.

For Lin Yun's younger sister who is still in school, He Ying did not dare to make excessive demands on Lin Yuanzhang. She could only place her hopes on Lin Yun's wife, Han Yuxi, hoping that she could take Lin Yun back to live for a while and not always stay in the psychiatric hospital, but she also knew in her heart that this hope was not very great

Lin Yuanzhang has six sons and three daughters. As for Lin Yun, who repeatedly fails to improve his ways and has brought disgrace to the family, Lin Yuanzhang has decided to give up on him entirely. The Lin family is large and prosperous, and there is no shortage of heirs to inherit the family business. Therefore, three years ago, they helped Lin Yun marry a wife and then provided him with some family assets, after which they ceased to concern themselves with him.

"Put on your clothes and come with me." A cold, emotionless voice echoed at the door

Lin Yun was born in the Tianhong Continent, and his family can be considered a relatively small cultivation family. The Tianhong Continent is a place where technological development far exceeds that of Earth, and it is also a realm where technology and cultivation coexist. As for cultivation, it is merely a general term that encompasses various practitioners in the Tianhong Continent, including cultivators, soul cultivators, qi cultivators, and material cultivators, among others.

Individuals possessing star sources are rare. As for the second point, very few people pay attention to it, because for star cultivators, reaching even three stars is impossible, let alone five stars. In the history of Tianhong Continent, the highest achievement of star cultivators has only been reaching four stars, and the highest star cultivation technique available on Tianhong Continent is merely five stars. Beyond that, even if you succeed, there are no techniques available for further cultivation.

Although Lin Yun was not impressive, Lin Yuanzhang did not casually arrange for him to marry a wife. Perhaps due to political reasons or some other considerations, he married the third daughter, Han Yuxi, of a small, declining family, the Han family.

From the books and magazines I have recently read, Lin Yun is certain that there are very few cultivators on Earth, and they are mostly just legendary tales. However, Lin Yun does not believe that there are no cultivators on Earth, as even legends must have some basis to be passed down.

Lin Yun becoming mentally ill was a later development; he was originally just a debauched young scion who indulged in all manner of vice, including drinking, gambling, and womanizing. However, he lacked any business acumen or the mindset for governance. Among the other young masters of the Lin family or his peers, there were also many who were extravagant. Yet at least they could engage in some activities, rather than solely indulging in drinking, gambling, and womanizing.

In order to resist the invasion of outsiders, even among the nations established by humans, wars frequently occur due to technological advancements and resources related to cultivation. Therefore, the people of Tianhong Continent continuously engage in self-cultivation while simultaneously advancing technology

Although this body is weak and fragile, so much so that it could be blown away by a gust of wind, it surprisingly contains star essence within its bones. Although it is not as abundant as in my previous life, possessing star essence means that I can once again cultivate with the help of books.

What made Lin Yun feel fortunate was that his soul seemed to be enveloped by his own five-star soul power, traversing a wormhole and being reborn into the body of a mental patient on Earth

Room 203, Second Floor, Qing'an Mental Hospital, a young man of average appearance, with a pale complexion, lies motionless on the bed

However, Lin Yun has been living here for three months now. Although the current Lin Yun has been reborn from the Tianhong Continent, it is expected that someone should have come to take him back by now. Yet, no one has come to take him back; every day, only a caregiver resembling an elderly woman comes by, first taking away the books Lin Yun has borrowed to read over the past few days, and then replacing them with another book for him.

Lin Yun gave a wry smile; this indeed suited his identity. He had originally been nicknamed 'Madman' in the Tianhong Continent. Whether in the fields of scientific research, combat training, or even in 'pursuing women', he was referred to as 'Madman' by others. Now, it seems he has truly been reborn into the body of a madman

However, two years ago, Lin Yun suddenly fell ill. After being rescued, he became a frequent visitor to the psychiatric hospital. Once he had an episode, he would immediately start smashing, burning, and cursing, and would bite anyone like a dog. Therefore, he often stayed here for one to two months at a time. Once he improved, someone would come to take him back, usually a caregiver hired by his mother who would bring Lin Yun back to his residence.

At this moment, although Lin Yun's mother was anxious, she felt helpless. Lin Yuanzhang had already issued an order that if anyone dared to send someone to the hospital to pick up Lin Yun, that good-for-nothing lunatic, she would immediately expel the three of them from Fenjiang City.

Lin Yun has a cheerful personality, is unconcerned with trivial matters, and is very generous. Not only is he a distinguished electronic scientist in the Tianhong Ganyu Kingdom, but he is also a distinguished pharmacologist, practicing the Star Cultivation technique.

His own body is also called Lin Yun, the fifth son of Lin Yuanzhang, the head of the Lin family, which is one of the largest families in Huaguo. The Lin family not only has businesses spread across the globe but also has members among the top five leaders in the central government.

Han Yu's sacrifice, which seems insignificant, was made for the purpose of revitalizing the Han family through a transaction with the Lin family. Indeed, the Han family has gained some benefits from this marriage, as a casual remark from Lin Yuanzhang could bring considerable advantages to the Han family. Even without Lin Yuanzhang's words, the mere fact that the Han family has a son-in-law who is the son of Lin Yuanzhang is already sufficient.

This discovery left Lin Yun exceptionally excited, and without hesitation, he chose to cultivate the Star Level. He believed he should be able to surpass the Five-Star threshold and was certain he could reach the Five-Star level. However, Lin Yun greatly overestimated himself; he did reach the Five-Star level, becoming the first prodigy in the history of the Tianhong Continent to achieve this level of cultivation.

Despite the fact that each time Lin Yun returned from the hospital, he was only better for about a week, he still cried, cursed, and lashed out. Nevertheless, Han Yuxi steeled herself to go to the hospital to pick him up. Although the Lin family paid no attention to this Lin Yun, any incident involving him would provide the Lin family with an excuse to deal with the Han family. Even though Han Yuxi had little left to fear, the Han family could not withstand the Lin family's pressure.

Although he has experienced failure once, Lin Yun still believes that this time he can definitely surpass the five-star level, as there is no reason to feel otherwise. However, he is currently unable to cultivate, as his body is too weak. Only after he has restored his health can he begin his star cultivation plan

His name is Lin Yun, but he is not the fifth son of the Lin family, Lin Yun.