Returning to the room, Lin Fei tucked the 30,000 taels of silver notes into his arms without any pretense. He really needed the money now.
As the saying goes, "Without money, martial arts can't be practiced." If he didn't have this silver, he would have to take on risky tasks to earn contribution points, which could easily lead to death.
However, Lin Fei understood that the immediate priority was to solve the problems facing the Lin family. If the Lin family collapsed, it would be even more difficult for him as he didn't even receive his monthly allowance.
"The reason why the bandits give old Bai's face is mainly due to decades of reputation. But where did that reputation come from? It was earned through fists and knives," Lin Fei thought to himself. "I'm just an outer disciple of the Nine Profound Sect, and I can also talk big, but to make those bandits give me face, I have to fight them for real. However, my current strength is still lacking."
Lin Fei opened his system panel.
Host: Lin Fei
Martial Arts Realm: Body Refining Fourth Level
Giant Whale Body Refining Technique: Fourth Level (51% progress)
Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist: Proficient (1% progress)
Nine Shadow Saber Technique: Proficient (1% progress)
Vajra Iron Cloth: Third Level (16% progress)
Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: First Level (5% progress)
He had spent four days traveling back from the Nine Profound Sect to home, during which his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique and Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had made some progress.
His Dragon-Elephant Vajra Fist had already reached proficiency, while his Giant Whale Body Refining Technique had finally surpassed 50% progress. At a rate of 5% progress per day, it would take him at least ten more days to reach the fifth level of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique.
"Even if I reach the fifth level of the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique, it may not be enough to completely deal with the troubles of the Lin family caravan in the future. The stronger I am, the better," Lin Fei thought.
He set himself a ten-day limit to resolve the Lin family's problems first and then go to collect the Blackback Centipedes in Lu Mountain. He should have enough time, as he could stay off the mountain for two months.
The next morning, Lin Fei had the Lin family members go to the major pharmacies in the city to buy precious medicinal materials for the Vajra Iron Cloth. He spent all the 30,000 taels of silver, which was enough to buy many valuable medicinal materials.
As for the Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique, it hadn't improved much during this period and needed to be studied through listening to Buddhist and Taoist scriptures.
So Lin Fei had Lin Eleven take him to a famous temple nearby to visit. The temple they went to was the Sanyuan Temple outside the city, which was well-known for its size and the numerous golden statues of Buddha.
Lin Fei left very early, so encountered the monks who were doing their morning chants. The sound of wooden fish beating echoed through the temple, accompanied by the voice of a high monk preaching the sutras.
"Thus I have heard: Once, the Buddha was in Shravasti at the Jeta Grove, in the company of 1,250 great bhikshus..."
Lin Fei heard the scriptures coming from the Sanyuan Temple.
"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique heard the profound sutra 'Vajra Sutra' for the first time, it entered a state of enlightenment that lasted the time it takes to burn a stick of incense..."
Lin Fei's body stiffened, and then uncontrollably made a crackling sound. All of his bones trembled violently, and within the tremor, he clearly felt that his bones were rapidly improving at a terrifying speed.
"Enlightenment? Can martial arts be enlightened?"
Lin Fei's heart shook.
Wow. This Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique was really amazing. There had been no movement before. Now, after hearing the sutra, it had suddenly entered a state of enlightenment.
The time for a stick of incense quickly passed, and the voice of the system came to his ears again.
"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique has finished its enlightenment. It has gained insight from the sutra, and all of your bones resonate. The effect of cultivation has doubled, and the speed of cultivation has increased tenfold."
"Your Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique has broken through to the third level."
Lin Fei widened his eyes as if he couldn't believe it. He immediately brought up the system panel and looked at Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique.
Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique: Third Level (1% progress)
Lin Fei saw that his Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had really broken through to the third level.
Mind shaking.
"Wow, with just an enlightenment, Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique is worth several years of hard work for an ordinary person."
Even if the Vajra Iron Cloth reached the third level, it would consume several thousand taels of silver, and take many days of soaking in medicinal baths to reach it. But what about Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique?
It was almost like taking a giant leap!
If Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique had enlightenment more often, wouldn't it soon surpass the Giant Whale Body Refining Technique?
So Lin Fei decided to stay at the Sanyuan Temple. He stayed there all the way until the afternoon.
Lin Fei even made an excuse to pay respects to a high monk and consulted him on Buddhist principles.
Although Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique did make progress over the course of several hours, it only increased by 5% in terms of progress.
"It seems that enlightenment is not something that can be easily achieved. However, if I want Tendon Transformation And Bone Forging Technique to improve every day, I still have to rely on Buddhist scriptures."
Lin Fei decided to buy a package of many Buddhist scriptures and brought them back to his residence.