At that moment, Lin Xuan casually picked up the Qimen Seal Fragment beside him and sighed dramatically.
"Alas… among these arts, this one is actually the most suitable for you. Unfortunately, it's incomplete."
"Qimen Seal?" Lin Dong repeated, instantly intrigued.
"This fragment only contains the first stance, but even that reaches Rank 3 level.
It's completely different from the martial arts we know....it uses mysterious sealing methods to manipulate Yuan Power in unique ways, producing astonishing results.
If complete, it could rival Rank 4 arts, maybe even higher!" Lin Xuan's tone dripped with regret. "What a pity…"
Lin Dong's curiosity exploded. He took the fragment eagerly, his mind racing.
The Stone Talisman's light and shadow can evolve martial arts…
If I can use it to complete this Qimen Seal, I might actually surpass Brother Lin Xuan!
"Brother Lin Xuan," Lin Dong said sincerely, "with your mastery of martial arts, why don't you try cultivating this? Maybe you could even complete it yourself!"
Lin Xuan pretended to hesitate before nodding. "Alright, let's both give it a try. It's just collecting dust here anyway...no harm in experimenting."
Perfect. Once Little Brother Lin Dong painstakingly restores this art with the Stone Talisman,
I'll already have the complete version waiting. The look on his face will be priceless!
Lin Dong clutched the fragment, his heart burning with determination.
In his mind's eye, he saw the day he would perfect the Qimen Seal, defeat his idol Brother Lin Xuan in battle
, and then...graciously....teach it back to him. The image made him grin unconsciously.
Heh… it's not that I want to defeat Brother Lin Xuan…
I just want him to look at me with admiration for once!
Unaware of Lin Dong's inner thoughts, Lin Xuan simply smiled faintly.
The game had been set.
Lin Xuan and Lin Dong both borrowed three martial arts techniques each.
The Martial Arts Pavilion had backup copies of every technique, so even if many people wanted to borrow the same scroll, there was never a shortage.
Today, the pavilion was bustling with activity, filled entirely with the younger generation of the clan.
Although the clan competition had just ended, the Qingyang Town Hunting Event....held once every three years....was scheduled for the end of the year.
All the younger talents of the major forces in Qingyang Town were eligible to participate.
This event was on a much higher stage than the Lin Clan's internal competition.
It was both a trial and a grand showcase for the younger generation's strength.
Those who stood out would not only bring glory to their families but would also receive rich rewards and gain widespread fame throughout Qingyang Town.
Because of this, the atmosphere of cultivation in the clan hadn't lessened after the competition....in fact, it had grown even more intense.
Many clan members greeted Brother Lin Xuan and Lin Dong with admiration and excitement as they exited the Martial Arts Pavilion together.
At that moment, Lin Xia appeared.
When she saw Brother Lin Xuan and Little Brother Lin Dong walking side by side, chatting and laughing as if they were close friends, her expression froze.
Brother Lin Xuan was usually a solitary figure with very few friends. In the past, she had been the one bringing him to the pavilion.
She crossed her arms and snorted, her tone teasing, "Oh? You two were just trying to beat each other up yesterday, and today you're already glued together. What's this....did you develop feelings after fighting?"
Lin Dong chuckled. "Sister Lin Xia, what are you saying? Brother Lin Xuan and I have always gotten along well.
Yesterday, I admitted my defeat sincerely and wholeheartedly respect him. Don't try to sow discord between us."
Lin Xia raised a brow and smirked. "Oh please.
The way you two looked at each other yesterday on the stage...anyone could see how 'close' you are.
That first match in the finals was practically a perfect dance. I've never seen a fight so… harmonious."
Though she was teasing, her tone carried genuine affection.
As the eldest sister of the Lin family, she naturally wanted her younger siblings to excel and stay united.
But these two were too good at hiding things....even from her.
Especially Brother Lin Xuan.
Looking back, Lin Xia was now certain that during her own matches with him, he had held back.
Before the clan competition, everyone believed she would take first place. But when the day came,
Brother Lin Xuan and Little Brother Lin Dong completely stole the spotlight, leaving her as nothing more than a supporting character.
And to make matters worse, the two had clearly staged a dramatic final battle, as if they'd planned it in advance!
Her suspicion grew. "Be honest...have you two been secretly training together?
Otherwise, how could you have such perfect coordination and be cultivating the exact same martial arts techniques at such a high level?"
Lin Xia narrowed her eyes, trying to see through them. It was a very plausible theory.
Both of them rarely showed up in public. Who knew what they were doing behind closed doors?
Brother Lin Xuan raised his hands in protest, his tone calm but serious.
"Sister Lin Xia, you're really overthinking this. It's pure coincidence.
While Lin Dong and I do have a natural rapport, we didn't collude beforehand.
We usually cultivate at home by ourselves. I'm just a low-key person who doesn't like flaunting my strength.
I believe Lin Dong is the same. Please don't misunderstand."
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