Lin Xuan held the Yuan Qi Pills, muttering, "With these, I should be able to break through to the seventh level of Body Tempering."
He opened the bags Lin Xia had brought. Inside were monster meat and medicinal herbs to replenish Qi and blood....perfect for martial artists. Among them was a small mahogany box.
Inside were two ginseng roots.
"These are Scarlet Beard Ginseng, Rank 2 spiritual medicine," Lin Xuan said,
Such items were rare and valuable, usually reserved for the family's top martial artists. Clearly, Lin Xia had used her own cultivation resources.
"Perhaps Lin Ken instructed her," he thought.
Regardless, he had remembered the favor. With these two medicines, he felt confident about breaking through to the seventh level.
Task: Break through to the seventh level of Body Tempering. Reward: Physique +1, Comprehension +1.
He established the task and began consuming Yuan Qi Pills. Immersed in cultivation, he completed one task after another.
Task: Cultivate Tongbei Fist 1000 times (980/980). Reward: Tongbei Fist Perfection Proficiency +1. Completed. Claim reward?
"Claim!"
Task: Tongbei Fist cultivated to Divine Transformation. Reward: Fist Talent (Elementary). Completed. Claim reward?
"Claim!"
Half a month later, with the help of ten Yuan Qi Pills and the Scarlet Beard Ginseng, Lin Xuan finally felt his Yuan energy seed breaking through his bones.
Buzz buzz… Inside his body, a fist-sized transparent light ball appeared.
It drew in faint energy traces from the surrounding world, following his breathing and flowing through him.
"This Yuan energy seed is huge!" Lin Xuan exclaimed.
Typically, breaking through seeds were the size of a little finger, but his was like a sandbag-sized fist, dozens of times larger.
The strength of the seed reflected the depth of his foundation.
"It must be the Marrow Cleansing Pill, Azure Blood Pill, Yuan Qi Pills, and other special medicines," he thought.
The system's pills were top-quality, enhancing his body without side effects.
Combined with his diligent training, his foundation was extraordinary.
Task: Break through to the seventh level of Body Tempering. Reward: Physique +1, Comprehension +1. Completed. Claim reward?
"Claim!"
Comprehension: 8 → 9 (Mediocre)
Physique: 9 → 10 (Outstanding)
"Huff… finally!" Lin Xuan sighed in relief. Checking his attributes:
Name: Lin Xuan
Talent: Fist Talent (Elementary), Movement Talent (Elementary), Palm Talent (Elementary)
Physique: 10 (Outstanding)
Bone Structure: 10 (Outstanding)
Spirit: 15 (Outstanding)
Comprehension: 9 (Mediocre)
Cultivation: Seventh level of Body Tempering
Martial Arts: Falling Rock Fist (Great Accomplishment +6), Tongbei Fist (Divine Transformation), Eight Steps Catching Cicadas (Perfection +1), Eight Desolate Palms (Perfection +1)
"Hehe, a rich attribute panel is always satisfying," Lin Xuan said, smiling.
Two months remained before the clan competition.
He planned to push Falling Rock Fist, Eight Steps Catching Cicadas, and Eight Desolate Palms to Divine Transformation.
Technique Approaching the Dao required 100,000 repetitions, so he would wait.
Despite having Tongbei Fist at Divine Transformation, cultivating Falling Rock Fist remained useful for heavy attacks and monsters with tough defenses, such as the Ironback Cangxiong.
He had strengthened his body attributes; three had reached Outstanding.
With Elementary Fist Talent, his efficiency in cultivating Falling Rock Fist had improved.
Task: Cultivate Falling Rock Fist 100 times (1/60). Reward: Falling Rock Fist Great Accomplishment Proficiency +1.
Five days later, he achieved Perfection, earning one bottle of Azure Blood Pill.
Ten days later, he reached Divine Transformation, earning Fist Talent (Elementary +1).
Over the next two months, Lin Xuan cultivated Eight Desolate Palms and Eight Steps Catching Cicadas to Divine Transformation, earning Movement Talent (Elementary +2) and Palm Talent (Elementary +2).
All four martial arts were now at Divine Transformation.
However, since he had focused on proficiency cultivation without pill rewards, he remained at the seventh level of Body Tempering.
After the sixth level, cultivating Yuan energy was slow without Rank 3 resources, which he would obtain from the clan competition's rewards.
Three days later, the clan competition began, exactly as Lin Xuan had anticipated.
The clan competition was one of the Lin family's grandest events.
Today, the entire Lin family was bustling with activity.
People came and went in an endless stream before the family gates.
In Qingyang Town, the Lin family was a prominent and influential household, so naturally, they invited outsiders to witness the excitement of the clan competition.
As a rising power in the town, the Lin family attracted considerable attention, and many people came to see the talents of the younger generation.
After all, these young geniuses often determined the family's future fortunes.
"Lin Xuan, hurry up! The clan competition is about to begin!" Lin Xia arrived early at Lin Xuan's courtyard, ready to take him to the Trial Hall.
"Coming, Sister Lin Xia," Lin Xuan replied, changing into a fresh set of clothes.
Though socially awkward, he always took care of his appearance.
"Good energy and spirit. Perform well in the competition....your sister is counting on you," Lin Xia said, sizing him up with satisfaction.
Two months ago, she had fought Lin Xuan to a draw.
Now, she expected he had grown even stronger and was eager to see him shine at the competition.
After all, she had invested time and effort into his training, and the better he performed, the happier she would be.
The two headed toward the Trial Hall, joining the flow of clan members moving in the same direction.
Curious glances followed them....Lin Xia, the Lin family's leading young lady, walking alongside Lin Xuan, an orphan who had rarely been seen and had even offended Lin Hong, seemed unexpected to everyone.
Soon, they arrived at the Trial Hall.
"You go inside and take a seat first. I'll go greet Father and Grandfather," Lin Xia instructed.
As the eldest daughter, she had to formally welcome guests alongside Lin Ken and Lin Zhentian.
"Okay!" Lin Xuan nodded and entered the hall. It was already bustling, with many people seated. He found a spot and quietly observed the crowd.
His attention soon fell on three newcomers: a middle-aged man and two children.
The man was Lin Xiao, from the third branch of the Lin family.
Once the family's most outstanding genius, he had fallen into a slump after being severely injured by Lin Langtian at a previous gathering. His sudden appearance surprised many.
The young boy beside him wore a black martial suit, with ordinary looks but determined eyes.
This was Lin Dong, Lin Xiao's chosen heir.
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