Chapter 9, Encountering Provocation Again

Bang! Li Jin did not expect Li Yan to suddenly strike. Caught off guard, he was hit squarely in the face by Li Yan's punch, sending him crashing backward, blood gushing from his nose.

"No!" Before Li Yan could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Li Ling, who then said with a serious expression: "Although the Misty Forest is close to the family, I have heard that many strange occurrences have happened there recently. It is too dangerous; you cannot go there."

"Ugh! Li Yan, you bastard, you attacked me again!" Li Jin covered his nose and shouted angrily once more

"Hehe, I heard earlier that Li Jin was ambushed by you, and I didn't believe it, but it seems to be true now," said the young man who appeared alongside Li Jin, suddenly chuckling as he looked at Li Yan

He moved slightly, positioning himself in front of Li Jin. Facing the direct punch from Li Yan, Li Yang did not flinch or evade. A trace of disdain flashed in his eyes as he extended his palm, meeting Li Yan's fist head-on.

Brother Li Yang is the most outstanding among the younger generation of the Li family, and he has now reached the eighth level of the Body Refinement Realm. He is here to seek justice for me. Before Li Yang could speak, Li Jin rushed over, his face still smeared with blood from his nose, and proudly said to Li Yan: "So, are you scared now? If you apologize and admit your mistake, and then stand there and let me hit you, I might still forgive you!"

"I have already told you not to appear in front of me again; otherwise, every time we meet, I will hit you. You still dare to come up to me? If I don't hit you, who else should I hit?" Li Yan said with an expression of indifference.

"Hmph, breaking my arms and legs, you must be tired of living!" Upon hearing Li Jin's words, Li Yan's eyes widened in surprise, let out a cold snort, and then suddenly turned his body, throwing another punch towards him.

I have long said that I will hit you once every time I see you said Li Yan淡淡地

"Hmph, Li Yan, do not get too pleased with yourself. Last time, you merely caught me off guard, which is why you succeeded. This time, I will definitely beat you to the point where you can't find your teeth," Li Jin said to Li Yan with a fierce expression.

Although Li Yan has spent several days or even half a month outside during his recent cultivation, it is still his first time venturing out alone for training, so it is inevitable that Li Ling and his wife would have some concerns

Such training is indeed quite tedious. If I continue to stay at home and practice like this, my bones might rust over time. " Gently shaking his head, Li Yan smiled and muttered to himself, also feeling that this rigid and arduous training seemed somewhat unsuitable for him

Oh?" Li Yan cast a disdainful glance at him, and then, suddenly stepping forward, he lunged at Li Jin with great force, throwing a punch directly at the unsuspecting Li Jin.

Wiping the sweat stains off his body, Li Yan casually put on a neat outfit and then pushed the door open to step outside

Next, it is time to go out and gain experience! Li Yan stood up and murmured to himself with some excitement. After reaching the seventh level of the Body Refinement Realm, ordinary cultivation has become quite ineffective; only through actual combat can one continuously enhance their strength and realm. Therefore, Li Yan is preparing to embark on a journey.

Uh! Upon hearing Li Ling's words, Li Yan was momentarily taken aback, then nodded and said: "Well then, I won't go to the Misty Forest; going to the White Deer Mountain Range should be acceptable."

"Well, as long as you know." Regarding Li Yan, Li Ling felt relatively at ease, so she nodded and did not say anything further. Then, Yin Yulan pulled Li Yan aside and explained some important matters to pay attention to during his external training. She also prepared some silver notes and provisions for him, repeatedly reminding him to be cautious and to prioritize his own safety above all else.

"My name is Li Yang, and you must have heard of me." The young man replied with a smile, his face displaying a sense of pride, as if Li Yan surely knew him.

"You bastard!" Li Jin cursed, then suddenly twisted his nose back into place, and from a distance, Li Yan could hear the 'crack' sound, thinking to himself, this must hurt a lot

With a loud bang, upon seeing Li Yan's sudden punch, Li Jin instinctively froze, then covered his head, while Li Yang beside him also moved at that moment

Li Jin? It's you again. I remember I mentioned last time that if I see you again, I will hit you every time we meet. Do you still dare to appear in front of me?" One of the two people blocking Li Yan was indeed Li Jin. Upon seeing him, Li Yan sneered disdainfully and then glanced at the person beside him, saying: "What, this time you brought a helper to get beaten with you?"

Who are you again!" Li Yan looked at him and asked with a proud expression

Li Yang? Who is that! I have never heard of him!" Li Yan said with a puzzled expression.

In the room, Li Yan sat cross-legged on the bed, with his hands clasped and resting on his knees. His eyes were tightly closed, and his breathing was steady and powerful. With each rise and fall of his chest, he would exhale a mouthful of turbid air.

On a small road more than ten miles outside Luobei Town, Li Yan walked along the path with an excited expression. Suddenly, two figures sprang out from the roadside, blocking Li Yan's way. One of them looked at Li Yan with a mocking expression, while the other stared at him with a face full of hatred

However, the matter of going out for training still needs to be discussed with my uncle and aunt. I am not sure if grandfather is currently at home, so I should go back and check. " With that, Li Yan adjusted his clothes and then sprinted towards the direction of the Li family.

Li Yan nodded and said, "I understand, rest assured, I am not foolish. Not to mention that I may not even encounter such a monster, even if I do, won't I be able to run away? I truly value my own life, hehe."

On the bed, Li Yan, with his eyes tightly closed, took a deep breath into his body. His eyelashes fluttered slightly, and after a moment, his pitch-black eyes suddenly opened. Within the dark pupils, a flash of bright white light seemed to pass by.

Upon hearing Li Yan's words, Li Ling's serious expression softened, and then he nodded, saying: "You may go there, but do not venture too deep; it is sufficient to experience the edges. The outskirts of the White Deer Mountain Range often have beasts equivalent to the Postnatal Realm roaming about. Beasts of that level already possess intelligence, and with your current cultivation, encountering such beasts would be dangerous."

With a soft sigh, Li Yan slowly exhaled the stagnant air from his chest, his eyes sparkling as he blinked. He then suddenly stood up, stretched his body in a long yawn, and stepped down from the bed

Li Ling nodded and said, "Martial artists should not only engage in relentless training; it is also beneficial to go out and gain experience. However, where do you wish to go for your training?"

When Li Yan returned home, it coincided with lunchtime. After enjoying a delightful meal with his uncle Li Ling and aunt Yin Yulan, Li Yan suddenly said to Li Ling: "Uncle, I have been in seclusion for a period of time recently, and I feel a bit stifled. I would like to go out and experience the world."

At night, Li Yan's room had already been tidied up and looked completely new. At this moment, he was quietly sitting cross-legged on the soft bed, his eyes filled with excitement

After reaching the seventh level of the Body Refinement Realm, Li Yan's primary focus in cultivation is to allow the natural energy of heaven and earth inhaled with each breath to remain in his body for as long as possible. Subsequently, he guides this energy to circulate throughout his meridians, cleansing them. This form of cultivation is exceedingly monotonous, and it is difficult to see results in a short period of time; therefore, perseverance is essential. Thus, to become a martial artist, one must not only endure hardship and withstand blows but, more importantly, possess the willpower to persist.

Sister, I will definitely not let you marry Li Wei

Finally, I can go out and gain experience. Li Yan suddenly stood up, clenched his fists, and with a hint of fervor in his eyes, excitedly said: Tomorrow, my path of cultivation will truly begin, and there are still more than three months until the competition for the spots in the recruitment conference for outer disciples of the Luoyun Sect.

Li Ling thought for a moment and said, "Since we are close to the Misty Forest, I will go there..."

Ah! It hurts so much. As expected, Li Jin covered his nose and let out a ghostly scream, then called out to Li Yang beside him: "Brother Li Yang, you must avenge me, beat this bastard to death, no, beat him to the point where he can't move, then I will come personally, I want to break his hands and feet myself"

With a whoosh, upon hearing Li Jin's words, Li Yan did not hesitate and threw another punch. This punch struck directly at the face once more, and poor Li Jin's nose was completely broken this time.

"Bastard, you attacked me again!" Li Jin shouted angrily at Li Yan while covering his nose.

The next day, warm sunlight streamed in through the gaps in the window, with delicate specks of light adorning the tidy room