WDQK—Chapter 92: Manifestation Martial Arts, Great Wastelands Ancient Tablet!
After a brief silence, the camp erupted in an uproar.
"Such strength!"
"Those were two Form Creation Stage monsters, and they were killed by that young man with a single sword!"
"I don't know where that young man came from; he's terrifyingly powerful for someone so young!"
"We're saved! We're saved!"
"..."
Lin Tian looked at his results and was highly satisfied with the Thunder Sword.
It was truly an Earthly Soul Treasure—so formidable!
If Lin Tian relied solely on himself, killing the two Mist Leopard Alligator Kings would not have been difficult.
But it wouldn't have been as easy as it is now.
"Roar!"
"Roar!"
At this moment, Huo'er and Little Flame suddenly roared in unison.
"Two greedy little guys!" Lin Tian saw their intentions at a glance and couldn't help but chuckle.
Qingtan and Lin Dong, already accustomed to this, jumped down from the Fire Python Tiger's back and stepped aside.
Huo'er and Little Flame roared again, excitedly pouncing on the monster corpses on the ground and swallowing the crystals from the monsters one after another.
As for the corpses of these monsters, they now looked down on them.
Lin Tian shook his head slightly, then his figure flashed, landing in the camp beside the lead middle-aged man.
"The matter is resolved," he announced.
The middle-aged man clasped his fists and said, "I am Jiang Lei, owner of Eagle Martial Dojo. On behalf of the dojo, I sincerely thank this young master for your righteous rescue. May I ask your name?"
Lin Tian replied casually, "I am Lin Tian. These are my younger brother and sister, Lin Dong and Lin Qingtan."
"Master Jiang, there's no need to be polite. We just happened to meet here, and we'd appreciate it if you could lead the way."
Jiang Lei nodded solemnly. "For Young Master Lin, it might not be a big deal, but to us, it's a life-saving grace. If possible, my Eagle Martial Dojo will repay this favor in the future."
Lin Tian merely smiled and said nothing further.
At this moment, two beauties—one tall and one small—approached hand in hand.
"Big brother, you're so awesome!"
The twelve or thirteen-year-old girl looked at Lin Tian with admiration, her eyes almost sparkling.
Jiang Lei introduced them: "These are my two daughters, Jiang Xue and Jiang Yinyin. The girl who just spoke is my youngest, Jiang Yinyin."
Lin Tian gently rubbed Jiang Yinyin's cute little head and chuckled, "You'll be amazing in the future."
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[Ding! You touched Jiang Yinyin and obtained the Manifestation Martial Arts Thunderbolt Sword Technique!]
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Suddenly, the familiar system prompt sounded again in Lin Tian's mind.
Manifestation Martial Arts? Not bad!
Hearing this, Lin Tian felt quite pleased.
Not long ago, he had acquired a Thunder Sword from Qingtan, and now he had a set of sword techniques—just perfect.
Jiang Yinyin's eyes lit up when she heard Lin Tian's words. "Big brother, are you telling the truth? Can I become as strong as you?"
Lin Tian smiled and nodded. "Yes, and you'll surpass me in the future."
"Thank you," Jiang Xue chimed in, gratitude in her eyes as she looked at him.
Lin Tian waved his hand. "No need to thank me. Let's talk about leaving the Mist Forest."
Jiang Lei nodded. "Traveling at night might cause us to get lost in the Mist Forest. It's safer to wait until tomorrow morning."
"Agreed. We'll leave then," Lin Tian said, nodding slightly.
They weren't in a rush. One more night wouldn't hurt.
That night, Lin Tian and his companions stayed in the camp set up by Eagle Martial Dojo.
No one spoke a word all evening.
The next morning, they had a simple breakfast before setting out.
Lin Tian and the two others sat in the most luxurious carriage of the team.
Everyone from the dojo looked at him with gratitude.
No one objected to giving up the most lavish carriage.
However, besides Lin Tian and his siblings, Jiang Yinyin also sat with them.
Huo'er and Little Flame, now shrunken to cat size, were held in the arms of Qingtan and Lin Dong respectively.
This was a new ability they gained after breaking through to the Form Creation Stage.
"Big brother, you were so incredible last night!" Jiang Yinyin sat beside Lin Tian, again gazing at him with stars in her eyes.
This was the nth time she'd repeated that sentiment.
Lin Tian smiled. "You should practice hard and become strong as soon as possible. That way, you can protect your father and sister."
"Yes, I will," Jiang Yinyin nodded seriously.
Suddenly, she turned her head to look at Huo'er in Qingtan's arms. "Sister Qingtan, it's so cute. Can I hug it?"
Qingtan also liked Jiang Yinyin—this adorable little girl—and was very pleased. It was the first time someone called her sister, and she smiled. "Sure, here you go."
Qingtan handed Huo'er over to Jiang Yinyin.
Huo'er pouted, a little reluctant, but she didn't resist.
Jiang Yinyin held Huo'er and looked at her in wonder. "It was so big last night; how did it become so small overnight?"
Qingtan smiled and explained, "That's a special ability Huo'er has after reaching the Form Creation Stage—she can change size."
Jiang Yinyin touched Huo'er and exclaimed, "That's amazing! She can change her size!"
Lin Tian was happy to see Jiang Yinyin and Qingtan chatting animatedly.
Although Jiang Yinyin was adorable, her enthusiasm was a bit overwhelming for him.
"Mr. Lin Tian, we still have half a day before leaving the Mist Forest," Jiang Lei approached the carriage and said with a smile.
"Really? That's good. I don't want to stay in a cursed place like the Mist Forest any longer," Lin Tian replied with a chuckle.
"Brother Lin Tian, you came to Great Desolate County. You're probably here for the Great Wasteland Ancient Tablet, right?"
Jiang Lei suddenly remembered something and asked.
"Great Wasteland Ancient Tablet, what is that?"
Lin Dong, standing nearby, asked curiously after hearing Jiang Lei.
"Uh~"
Jiang Lei was momentarily stunned, and even Jiang Xue and others beside him looked surprised.
They hadn't expected that Lin Dong had never heard of the Great Wasteland Ancient Tablet.
Lin Tian explained, "I've heard a little about it, but not much. Please, Master Jiang, tell us more."
"Haha, Master Lin Tian, you're too modest," Jiang Lei chuckled and began to tell them about the Great Wasteland Ancient Tablet.
"There are Manifestation-level martial arts and Earthly Soul Treasures?"
Lin Dong and Qingtan looked at each other, both surprised upon hearing Jiang Lei's account.
Lin Tian, however, was unsurprised.
Jiang Lei continued, "The seal of the Great Wasteland Ancient Tablet is at its weakest every three years. That's the best opportunity to venture inside and claim treasures."
"So, during this time, countless powerful people rush to Great Desolate County."
Lin Dong's eyes lit up. "How long before the seal reaches its weakest point?"
(End of this chapter)