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Chapter Eight: The Duel of Lin Qing
Another day passed, and the Lin family's Martial Examination reached a fever pitch, with only four prestigious names remaining. Lin Feng had defeated Lin Ran, who had just entered the Foundation Realm's third level, securing one spot. Lin Qing was undoubtedly among them. The third name belonged to Lin Mu, the second strongest in the family after Lin Qing. However, the fourth name was blank, which intrigued everyone.
In the next round of duels, Lin Feng would face Lin Qing, while Lin Mu would compete against the unnamed contender.
"What does that blank name mean? It's never happened before."
"It could be the head of the family or an elder's closed-door disciple, someone who has never shown themselves and is directly advanced to the top four."
"Lin Feng is truly impressive; he actually defeated the third-level Lin Ran."
"Yeah, did he encounter some kind of fortuitous event?"
The Training Ground buzzed with discussions. In less than two months, Lin Feng had transformed from a well-known weakling into a top-tier powerhouse among the younger generation of the Lin family, leaving his peers in disbelief and causing confusion among the family's higher-ups.
Lin Xiao, the head of the Lin Family, personally visited Lin Feng's home to learn more.
It was unprecedented for the head of the family to visit an ordinary household in Qingshan Town. Zhuo Wanting, Lin Feng's mother, hurriedly prepared the most sumptuous food available, including two bear paws that Lin Feng had caught during his trip to the Azure Wind Mountain Range. Originally meant to nourish his parents, they had saved them instead of eating them, not expecting they would come in handy today.
Lindor went to the courtyard and unearthed a jar of wine that he had buried when Lin Feng was born.
Setting out fine wine and delicious dishes, Lindor invited Lin Xiao to sit down while having Lin Feng sit beside him.
Lin Xiao raised his glass and smiled at Lindor. "You have a fine son. At just thirteen years old, he has already stepped into the third level of the Foundation Realm. Given time, he will surely surpass Lin Qing and become a pillar of our Lin family."
Lindor chuckled awkwardly; this was his first time drinking with the head of the family. Naturally honest and simple-minded, he felt somewhat out of place in such a situation and stammered while holding his glass. "This... this is all thanks to the head of the family’s guidance."
Lin Xiao nodded slightly, his gaze falling on Lin Feng. With a warm smile, he said, "Feng'er, come here and let me see your Foundation. By rights, having just entered the Triple Realm, you shouldn't have easily defeated Lin Ran."
"Yes."
Lin Feng replied respectfully, then stood up and walked in front of Lin Xiao. He rolled up the sleeve of his right arm, revealing a muscular arm.
Lin Xiao extended his right index finger and placed it on Lin Feng's pulse. After pondering for a long time, he murmured to himself, "You have indeed just entered the Foundation Establishment Triple Realm. However, there seems to be an unusual power within you; this power is exceptionally domineering and quite formidable. Feng'er, how did you cultivate this unusual power?"
Lin Feng understood what Lin Xiao meant; this unusual power naturally came from the nourishment of the Stone Pearl. However, Lin Feng did not intend to reveal the truth, even though the person in front of him was the head of the Lin family.
"Reporting to the family head, I have been cultivating according to our Lin family's Martial Arts Technique," Lin Feng replied.
Lin Xiao contemplated for a moment longer and checked again before saying, "The True Qi within you indeed comes from our Lin family's Martial Arts Technique. Perhaps it is due to your diligence that you have been favored."
With that, Lin Xiao patted Lin Feng on the head and allowed him to return to his seat.
Lin Xiao exchanged a few simple words with Lindor and learned from Lindor's words that Lin Feng had not shown any abnormalities during these days. Lin Xiao could only believe that Lin Feng's Foundation was achieved through his own hard work.
After finishing their meal, as Lin Xiao was leaving, he suddenly remembered something and stopped to say, "De, I heard that your harvest was not good due to the heavy rain a few days ago."
Lindor replied respectfully, "Indeed, it had some impact; the Buds were washed away by the rain, resulting in a poor yield."
Lin Xiao said, "From today onward, the tea garden in the west will belong to you. You and Zhuo Wanting should take good care of it."
Lindor was stunned upon hearing this. The tea garden in the west was a treasure of the Lin family, generating considerable income and had always belonged to Lin Xiao. Many elders coveted it. If they could obtain the western tea garden, Lin Feng's family would join the ranks of wealthy families in Qingshan Town.
Seeing his father so excited that he couldn't speak, Lin Feng respectfully expressed his gratitude: "Thank you for your generous gift, family head."
Lin Xiao nodded slightly and asked, "Feng'er, how do you think you will rank in this family Martial Examination?"
With confidence on his face, Lin Feng replied, "First place."
Lin Xiao smiled approvingly and said, "You have ambition, but the first place is not so easily obtained."
"I will defeat Lin Qing," Lin Feng added.
Hearing this, Lin Xiao laughed heartily. "Lin Qing is a good kid, but who do you think he is? The first mountain of the younger generation?"
After saying this, Lin Xiao patted Lin Feng on the head and walked away.
At this moment, night had fallen, and there was a chill in the air outside. As Lin Feng watched the figure of Head of the Lin Family Lin Xiao disappear into the darkness, he couldn't help but recall Lin Xiao's last words.
If Lin Qing is not the first, then who could it be? Lin Mu was even less likely. Could it be that unnamed person? If so, who was she?
Unable to make sense of it, Lin Feng decided not to dwell on it any longer. For him, the most important thing at the moment was to defeat Lin Qing and completely overcome that lineage. In the past, he had been unwilling to be seen as Lin Shan's younger brother and had suffered repeated insults and bullying from him. Now he wanted to repay them with undeniable facts.
The next day, the first rays of dawn broke over Qingshan Town. Lin Feng had already risen and was practicing the Five Elements Fist on a hillside. The rising sun cast his shadow on the ground; sometimes it resembled a fierce tiger descending from a mountain, other times like a soaring eagle in flight, or a spirit snake emerging from its hole.
Lin Feng had mastered the Five Elements Fist to an extraordinary level. He felt that it no longer satisfied his needs; he yearned for a more advanced Martial Arts Technique.
"The Angry Dragon Fist, I must secure first place in this family Martial Examination. Only then can I cultivate the Angry Dragon Fist."
As he thought about this, Lin Feng clenched his fists. The Angry Dragon Fist was one of the highest-level Martial Arts Techniques in the Lin family, reserved only for the family head and elders. If he could practice the Angry Dragon Fist, he would be able to unleash the full power of his domineering True Qi.
While lost in thought, Lin Feng walked along the hillside. He had forgotten how many years it had been since he arrived in this strange world. If not for his lucky find of the Stone Pearl, his life might have remained as ordinary as the yellow earth—quiet and unremarkable.
Now, he firmly believed he could become the strongest in Qingshan Town. He finally felt qualified to stroll around on this hillside.
As he walked, a white shadow flashed before his eyes. Instinctively looking over, he saw it was a white rabbit. It was adorable, its fur as white as snow and very clean. The rabbit sniffed around as if searching for food.
"This rabbit looks good; catching it and roasting it should taste delicious," Lin Feng remarked as he watched the rabbit.
"Don't eat my rabbit."
With a delicate shout, a flash of purple appeared, and a girl stood before Lin Feng. She wore a purple dress, looking adorable, especially with her pair of lively big eyes that sparkled with charm. A gentle breeze blew, lifting the fabric of her dress and causing her black hair to dance in the air.
"Who... are you?" Lin Feng stared at the suddenly appearing girl, momentarily taken aback. He had grown up in Qingshan Town but had never seen anyone as beautiful as her. Moreover, he felt like he had never encountered this person before.
The Purple-Dressed Girl hugged the white rabbit tightly and shot Lin Feng a glare. "You would eat such a cute rabbit? You're a bad person."
Without waiting for Lin Feng to respond, she turned and left, cradling the rabbit in her arms.
"I... was just joking!"
Lin Feng barely managed to utter a word before the girl's figure vanished over the hill in just a few leaps.
The Lin family's Martial Examination officially began, with four advancing to two in the competition. Lin Qing stepped onto the Training Ground, exuding confidence and pride.
Lin Feng slowly entered the Training Ground, drawing many gazes. They all believed Lin Feng would lose, despite his impressive performance so far. This was because Lin Qing was an undefeated legend among the younger generation. Since his rise, he had been invincible in all of Qingshan Town. Furthermore, Lin Feng was three years younger than Lin Qing.
Lin Feng's parents also arrived at the side of the Training Ground to watch. They were extremely anxious, worried about Lin Feng's safety. They were well aware of the rivalry between their son and Lin Qing.
Lin Qing looked at Lin Feng with mockery and disdain in his eyes. "Very well, you haven't disappointed me by making it this far. Now let me personally cripple you."
Lin Feng retorted sharply, "If I hadn't made it this far, how could I make you search for your teeth on the ground?"
Lin Qing snorted coldly. "Your skills aren't impressive; your mouth sure knows how to babble."
"Enough with the nonsense; let's get started."
Lin Feng took a stance, his feet positioned firmly as he extended his arms forward and backward. As he unleashed his Martial Arts Technique, True Qi surged within him, greatly enhancing his strength. His limbs began to pulse slightly with energy.
“Flowery Fist and Embroidered Legs.”
Lin Qing moved swiftly, instantly appearing in front of Lin Feng. He swung his fist, carrying the force of a tiger's roar, aimed directly at Lin Feng's face. This moment had been long awaited by Lin Qing, who had been eager to teach Lin Feng a lesson.
A month ago, facing such a powerful Fist Force, Lin Feng would have had no choice but to cleverly evade or outmaneuver it. But now, having entered the Triple Realm, he felt confident that no opponent with equal Foundation could surpass his strength, thanks to the nourishment from the Stone Pearl.
On the Training Ground, many disciples held their breath. The family was witnessing a peak showdown in the Martial Examination, and they feared missing any detail.
Lin Feng stood firm, tightly clenching his fists. He wanted to confront Lin Qing head-on and see just how far his internal strength had progressed.
“If you won’t dodge, then prepare to die.”
Lin Qing launched his full attack with a simple intention: to defeat Lin Feng in just a few moves and cripple his hands in the process.
Lin Feng countered with the Earth Style Fist, colliding with Lin Qing’s fist.
Boom…
A sound like a Thunderous Roar erupted from their fists meeting. Both stepped back three paces before regaining their balance.
Lin Feng felt a slight numbness in his fist. Through this strike, he realized that while his strength was sufficient, his Physical Strength still needed improvement.
Lin Qing maintained an arrogant demeanor, but a flicker of surprise crossed his eyes. He tightened his fist; it hurt slightly. That punch felt as if it had struck solid stone.
In just one month, someone could transform like this? For a young powerhouse like Lin Qing, known for his talent, this was simply impossible.
“Again.”
Lin Feng looked at Lin Qing, calm and composed. He felt a sense of joy in facing an opponent of equal caliber. Only then could he truly gauge how much he had progressed and understand just how extraordinary the power of the Stone Pearl within him really was.
"Reveal your true form with whatever demonic magic you've used."
Lin Qing struck again, unleashing the full power of the Tiger Fist. He moved with the grace of a dragon and the ferocity of a tiger, his fists channeling internal energy that exuded a fierce aura. On the Training Ground, with each punch he threw, it was as if a ferocious tiger's head appeared, either crashing or tearing at its target.
"This is the true Tiger Fist; it's incredible."
"Indeed, with such a terrifyingly dense True Qi unleashed, I can barely breathe, let alone defend against any counterattacks."
The young clansmen gathered near the Training Ground were buzzing with excitement. Opportunities for Lin Qing to fully display his strength were rare, and this time they finally witnessed the might of the Lin family's talent.
"With such concentrated True Qi, I bet Lin Feng won't last even ten breaths."
"Forget ten breaths; he might struggle to endure three. Remember, Lin Feng has just entered the Triple Realm, while Lin Qing is on the verge of breaking through to the peak of that realm."
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