Chapter 0005: The Foundation of Martial Arts (I)
Comprehensive evaluation: Evolutionary level is extremely low (This is a child with very low physical fitness, the cost of nurturing is excessively high, guardians are advised to consider carefully)
Father Lin hurriedly said, "Yue'er, how could this be? I have always truly liked you." After saying this, he emotionally embraced Gongsun Yue, who nestled against Father Lin and softly said, "Lin Lang, I just want to be with you, to raise children together and grow old slowly."
Xiao Jin: "According to federal data, Xiao Jin is the latest generation of assistive devices, while the host belongs to a category of extremely poor qualifications for newborns. Xiao Jin has been unable to locate the host's guardian and suspects that the host has been abandoned. Please do not lose heart, host, and believe that human determination can overcome fate"
Where did that prescription come from
Hello, host. I am Evolution Assistant No. 002, currently unnamed. How may I assist you, host?
Although I still have an unknown advantage that I have not studied in detail, having the assistance of noble individuals in this world will undoubtedly make my martial arts journey much smoother. Moreover, it is only natural to repay the kindness of those who help me.
Speaking of which, where does your inexplicable confidence come from? Are you sure you are more formidable than Wu Chenghou? Lin Ze couldn't help but want to shout, this is really too much of a pitfall for the cubs. Wait, Lin Ze suddenly realized he couldn't speak anymore, his tongue was numb and stiff, and he couldn't help but panic, quickly let me out!
Lin Ze was excited and wanted to shout: "First, help me become a master to play around, I want to dominate the world"
Watching Lin Ze standing there in a daze for a long time, Lin's father became somewhat impatient: "Hurry up, the peak effect of the medicine is about to arrive. This barrel can provide a luxurious medicinal bath. Your father did not have such good fortune back in the day. Once you absorb this barrel of medicinal liquid, I will find something with attributes similar to yours to help you open up your entire body’s blood, flesh, and bones, and condense the light of martial arts. After that, you can follow your own pace in your cultivation."
Gongsun Yue appeared somewhat strange; previously, when Wu Bo reported to her that Lin Ze was somewhat precocious, she did not pay much attention, thinking he was just more sensible. Now, observing Lin's father's attitude, could it be that a biological connection brings about such sensitivity? If that is the case, he is simply a little monster.
The crystal gradually absorbed the endless black waves, and as its emitted light grew brighter, a mechanical voice was heard: Evolution Assistant No. 0002 activated, beginning verification: Host is a pure human, verification passed; beginning binding: Beep beep beep, commencing operation, detecting host: Male human, age 5, overall physique 0.1, strength 0.1, speed 0.1, neural reflex 0.1, overall combat power 0.1
Throughout the entire process, Lin Ze was dumbfounded as if watching a movie, unable to contain his overwhelming joy: Hahaha, I truly am an exceptional person who has traversed time and been reborn, equipped with a golden finger. With this, martial arts will be a breeze. However, it seems I was just looked down upon, but never mind, I will continue to laugh
Well, it seems not as strong as I imagined. Alright, what can you provide now
Father Lin immediately replied, "How could there possibly be a mistake? I remember the entire recipe step by step very clearly"
Lying beside me, Lin Ze looked bewildered, "Wat? I was fed a bag of dog food for no reason at all."
Lin Ze shyly smiled and said: "What you said, Grandmother, is indeed very reasonable. I will not compete with my future younger siblings for the family fortune, as it does not belong to me. If you are willing to provide resources to nurture me, I will be eternally grateful and will surely repay you in the future. It is only right to assist my younger brother."
Lin Ze: "Are you sure you don't want to stew me in soup? Even a tiger won't eat its own cubs." Originally smiling, Lin's father immediately stiffened his face, impatiently turning to Lin Ze with one hand, pulling him directly from three meters away to his side with a strong tug, giving him two slaps on the backside, and then tossing him into the bucket, saying, "You talk too much."
Lin Ze: "... so I still have to work hard myself. Fortunately, I didn't refuse the kind intentions of my cheap stepmother just now." In a moment of speechlessness, it seems that there are various types of golden fingers, and mine is probably the more useless kind.
Hahaha, then Lin Ze woke up, opened his eyes, and found himself lying in bed. His cheap father was sitting at the head of the bed, looking at him with embarrassment, while his stepmother was looking at Lin's father with a face full of speechlessness. Next to them sat an old grandfather, who had just withdrawn his hand from Lin Ze's body. What the heck, Lin Ze was confused. Was that golden finger just a dream? He quickly closed his eyes and focused, discovering that the crystal was still well-preserved in his mind, which made him breathe a sigh of relief, the ups and downs were frightening.
Xiao Jin: "Please maintain self-respect, and refer to the auxiliary organ's declaration: 'Only oneself can make oneself strong.' Please seek resources to empower yourself. The evolution of auxiliary devices is merely to better assist human evolution and cannot fulfill other needs"
Has anyone ever laid the foundation using this prescription
Fortunately, Lin Ze was not discouraged. Taking advantage of the absence of others, he secretly communicated with the crystal in his mind: "Hello, Golden Finger, are you there"
Lin Ze, I damn ... ...
That Grandpa Lian, being quite perceptive, chose to leave first without hesitation
He coughed again and turned to Lin Ze: "I know you can understand, just as precocious as I was back in the day. It was your grandmother's suggestion; you should consider whether to agree. If I make the decision for you, the future you may not accept it. It is better for you to decide for yourself"
When Lin Ze returned to the small courtyard, he found that a mud stove had already been set up in the empty yard, with large pieces of unknown wood burning underneath. Instead of billowing smoke, there was a gentle wisp of blue smoke, and not a trace of the usual cooking smell; instead, a fragrant aroma wafted through the courtyard. On top of the stove sat a large barrel filled with a black liquid that was bubbling. Lin's father was nearby, occasionally stirring it and tossing in some ingredients. Upon seeing Lin Ze approach, he waved his hand and said, "Come over and squat down here." Lin Ze felt that his face was as dark as the medicinal liquid at that moment. Was this a medicinal bath or a stew? With his delicate skin, was he sure that he wouldn't end up smelling like roasted meat? Was this really his biological father?
Lin Ze returned to the small courtyard that had been arranged for him. After a simple breakfast, he began the process of familiarizing himself with the Lin residence. Just as he and the maid Xiao Liu turned to the garden, they were called back by a person sent by the chief steward of the inner residence, known as Aunt Liu, who said it was at the behest of the master and mistress that the medicinal bath required for foundation building had been prepared.
The old man could only blame Lin's father, saying: "Fortunately, the child is fine. As a father, how could you do such an unreliable thing? This medicine's potency cannot even be endured by a strong man below the first rank, yet you used it to help a five-year-old child establish a foundation. Thankfully, the child has good innate qualities, and his talent attributes lean towards the heavy earth element, allowing him to absorb a significant amount of the medicine's potency. Otherwise, he would have been lost." He then turned to Gongsun Yue with a smile and said: "Yue'er, just right, this child's physique has improved quite a bit. Once he recovers a bit more, I will help him condense the martial light of the earth attribute." Gongsun Yue nodded in response, sweetly saying: "Thank you, Grandpa Lian"
Yet, Father Lin, who was missing a tendon, did not notice anything unusual; he was still there, muttering a phrase while tossing items into the bucket. Lin Ze's consciousness gradually blurred, and at that moment, he had only one thought: Damn it, this is too frustrating, and he fell into darkness
Father Lin was carefully watching from the side, occasionally calculating something, and then tossing in various items, whether they were medicinal herbs or animal entrails, bones, and so forth. In the end, Lin Ze watched in astonishment as he threw in a venomous snake and a centipede, all the while muttering incantations such as "Tongxin grass, bones of fierce beasts," and so on. Lin Ze couldn't help but ask with some concern, "Are you sure you haven't made a mistake"
Lin Ze: "Hmm, you haven't named it yet? The name 'Golden Finger' is a bit crude; how about we call you 'Little Jin' from now on?" Evolution Assistant: "... Naming successful, Evolution Assistant Little Jin at your service. May I ask what instructions you have?"
Gongsun Yue scoffed upon hearing this: "May what you say be the truth. Your future brother, backed by the Marquis of Wu'an, would make little difference whether you are here or not. However, I absolutely will not allow myself to raise an ungrateful wolf. The truth is, it was all to obtain your father's promise, but unexpectedly, he passed it on to you. Lin Dong, remember this: everything I do is for you. If you betray me, you shall not have a good end"
Detecting the surrounding environment, excluding the cosmic macro environment, the information is incomplete. Please, host, gather the necessary data promptly so that Xiao Jin can formulate the best path for evolution
In the darkness, it was unclear how much time had passed, but Lin Ze slowly began to regain some awareness, with the sound of waves crashing against the shoreline echoing in his mind. As Lin Ze's consciousness returned, a beam of light gradually appeared. Upon closer inspection, he saw a hexagonal crystal floating before him, swaying back and forth, emitting a refracted and gentle glow in the darkness
Father Lin scratched his head and awkwardly said: "The family business that has been established should rightfully be inherited by the legitimate son, and since you have contributed so much to the family, it should certainly belong to you. I just want to fight a little more for Lin Ze. As for the future, if I become a master, the child will only fare better under my protection"
The couple next to them showed no awareness of the child nearby; instead, they walked closely together, leaning on each other.
Lin Ze ... . ... So you have no experience at all and are trying to deceive my son, wait a moment, it seems a bit concerning, I hope it’s not poisonous, Lin Ze felt a sense of helplessness.
The Wang family had a previous batch, but their skills were lacking and their preparations insufficient, resulting in half of them being casualties. It’s nothing to worry about; you are my son. As long as you inherit my talent and I am here to support you, there will definitely be no problem. Moreover, the materials I have chosen this time are ten times better than theirs, so the final result is guaranteed to be excellent
Xiao Jin: "... ... Insufficient data, insufficient energy, insufficient capability, unable to meet the host's requirements." Lin Ze thought for a moment and agreed, it is not that simple, then bring me some tanks and artillery to play with
"Have you not done this before?" Father Lin said proudly, "If it weren't for the fact that you are my biological son, who else would have the right to ask me to prescribe medicine for them?"
Lin Ze couldn't help but sigh, noting that this stepmother was quite energetic in her actions. She had prepared a medicinal bath in no time, likely having arranged it as soon as she stepped out the door. As for bringing Lin's father along as an excuse, it was merely to save face for the head of the family. According to what was said earlier, Lin's father was heavily in debt, so how could he afford to prepare a luxurious medicinal bath for him
Cough, the presence of a guardian has not been detected. The host is requested to promptly arrange their own evolution plan. The auxiliary device will assist the host in evolving better and stronger. It has detected a large amount of biological energy within the host that has yet to be absorbed. The auxiliary device immediately activates to convert biological energy into energy that the host can easily absorb. The host's physical condition is being comprehensively enhanced: 0.2, 0.3... 1.0. Due to the host's cells not having undergone training, the enhancement limit has now been reached. Excess energy has been stored within the body. The host is urged to independently enhance themselves as soon as possible. The auxiliary device proclaims: "Only oneself can make oneself strong." The auxiliary device immediately activates to convert biological energy into energy that the host can easily absorb. The host's physical condition is being comprehensively enhanced: 0.2, 0.3... 1.0. Due to the host's cells not having undergone training, the enhancement limit has now been reached. Excess energy has been stored within the body. The host is urged to independently enhance themselves as soon as possible. The auxiliary device proclaims: "Only oneself can make oneself strong."
After speaking, he turned to Lin's father and said: "The medicinal materials you requested are all of the highest quality. Although I cannot find a master to condense the light of martial arts for him, I have sought out Grandpa Lian, a peak half-step master of the earth attribute, to assist him. I have also prepared excellent martial arts techniques. I have come to understand that I can fully cultivate Lin Ze, but I need just one word from you: the future head of the Lin family must be my child, and Lin Ze must fully support his future younger brother in maintaining this newly established family. Just one word from you, and I will prepare all the subsequent techniques and resources for him. What do you say?"
Lin Ze exclaimed, the imagined scalding sensation did not occur; instead, there was a warm and comfortable feeling. Coupled with having woken up early in the morning, he surprisingly felt a bit drowsy.
Oh, this was obtained from your uncle Yi. It is said to be a rare prescription acquired by General Wu Chenghou from a noble, which was previously a secret method of the southern barbarian tribes of the Chu state. It is said that the children of the barbarians strengthen their foundations and cultivate their essence in this way before practicing martial arts, and it is said that each of them is as strong as a calf