Chapter 11: The Seventh Level of Body Tempering, Lin Hong's Ambition
As Lin Xia approached, Lin Yan stopped walking, his expression somewhat surprised.
"Oh, it's Lin Xia, I was wondering who it was," he said with a grin.
"What's up? Lin Xia, do you need something from me?"
Lin Xia quickly caught up, a bit out of breath by the time she reached Lin Yan.
After catching her breath, she rolled her eyes at him upon hearing his words.
"What? Can't I come find you if there's nothing specific? You're so indifferent," she retorted.
Lin Yan shook his head with a smile.
"Even if there's nothing specific, you can still come find me. But that's for other people."
"Given your personality, you're not the type to just come find me for no reason," he continued, looking at her as if he could see right through her.
Feeling a bit embarrassed, Lin Xia scratched her head.
"Alright, alright, you win," she said.
"Seriously, you don't give me any face."
"I actually came to thank you this time."
Extending her finger, a blue aura of elemental energy appeared above it. Seeing the blue aura, even Lin Xia couldn't help but smirk.
"Look, I've reached the sixth level of body tempering."
"All thanks to those elixirs of yours."
"With your elixirs' help, I successfully broke through to the sixth level of body tempering, and recently, I've even had a tendency to break through to the seventh level."
Lin Yan smiled and nodded.
"Congratulations, Lin Xia. You're truly one of the top experts among us juniors now."
Lin Xia immediately caught the compliment in Lin Yan's words and became somewhat disdainful.
"Oh, please. You reached the sixth level of body tempering over two months ago."
"By now, you've probably already reached the seventh level of body tempering, right? Compared to you, I'm too weak."
Lin Yan smiled and didn't say much, nor did he explain that he had already broken through to the Earth Yuan Realm.
Instead, he changed the subject.
"Oh, by the way, Lin Xia, do you still need elixirs?"
Lin Xia awkwardly replied, "Actually, I've already used them up."
Lin Yan's gaze suddenly became meaningful.
"No wonder you've been looking for me. So, it's not about the wine but the intention, huh? Lin Xia, you're quite cunning!"
Lin Xia's face turned slightly red because she had indeed been looking for Lin Yan all this time, but having her intentions exposed made her feel a bit embarrassed.
"What are you talking about? I'm not just trying to freeload off you. Don't think so poorly of me," she said, blushing.
After teasing Lin Xia for a bit, Lin Yan didn't continue to tease her.
"Here, just teasing you."
He handed over the remaining bottles of elixirs to Lin Xia.
"Take these, use them sparingly, because I'm out too."
"As for payment and all that, forget it. We're like family; there's no need to talk about such things."
Lin Xia was momentarily stunned. She had originally planned to buy them directly with money.
After all, having used the elixirs, Lin Xia had experienced firsthand the power of the medicine within them. So, taking them for free didn't feel quite right.
She was about to refuse when Lin Yan saw through her intentions.
Therefore, Lin Yan waved his hand and said, "Don't bother giving me any reward, or I'll be unhappy."
"That's it, Lin Xia, I have some things to attend to, see you next time."
With that, Lin Yan turned and walked away, leaving Lin Xia with an extremely chic figure.
Watching Lin Yan's departing figure, Lin Xia couldn't help but feel amused and exasperated.
She sighed helplessly and muttered to herself, "This guy, as dominant as ever."
"Well, whatever. I'll just take these. Since favors are always returned, I'll do what I can to help him when needed."
Lin Xia quickly went back to her practice with the elixirs in hand.
As for Lin Yan, he went to the pharmacy as planned to buy medicinal herbs.
He began selecting the herbs he needed for alchemy.
But unexpectedly, within the Lin family, Lin Hong had also completed a breakthrough in his cultivation.
At this moment, inside the Lin family residence...
As soon as he opened his eyes, Lin Hong felt that his insight had become even more astonishing.
Many details that he hadn't noticed before were now clear to him.
Standing up, Lin Hong threw a punch, and the powerful force made the surrounding air tremble.
Looking at his elemental energy, it seemed thicker than before.
Lin Hong became somewhat excited.
And Lin Shan quickly approached from the side.
"Brother, is this... have you broken through to the seventh level of body tempering?"
Seeing Lin Hong's increased strength, Lin Shan exclaimed with surprise.
"Yeah, I've... broken through!"
Lin Hong was also very happy and nodded at Lin Shan with a smile.
Lin Shan was overjoyed to hear this. Although it wasn't his own breakthrough, Lin Hong was his brother, so he was equally happy for him.
Moreover, most importantly, this would firmly establish Lin Hong as the top junior within the Lin family!
"Brother, when the family gathering comes, you must stand up for me!"
Lin Shan quickly said to Lin Hong.
Lin Hong smiled and nodded at Lin Shan.
"Don't worry, I'll make up for the loss at the last gathering."
"I'll let everyone know that among the junior members of the Lin family, I, Lin Hong, am the strongest!"
With these bold words to Lin Shan, Lin Hong's eyes were filled with excitement, looking forward to the upcoming family gathering.
Meanwhile, elsewhere...
"Phew."
"Did I break through too?"
"The fifth level of body tempering."
"My Back-piercing Fist is also at the eighth resonance, and I've also learned the second-rank martial art, the Eight Wilderness Palm."
Inside the wooden house, having made further progress in his strength, Lin Dong also muttered to himself with some joy.
But he quickly calmed down.
"Let's continue training."
"I hope to break through once more before the family gathering."
"If it's the sixth level of body tempering, combined with my two martial arts, not only will I not fear Lin Hong, but I might even be able to compete with Brother Lin Yan. I can't let them pull too far ahead."
With this in mind, Lin Dong quickly resumed his training.
As for Lin Yan...
He had just finished buying the medicinal herbs and had returned home.
The Medicine Elder directly brought out his medicine cauldron and then floated into the air. He casually picked up one of the medicinal herbs Lin Yan had bought.
Teaching and demonstrating at the same time.
He began teaching Lin Yan some basic knowledge of alchemy.
"All right, young friend."
"Now, I've already told you some basic theoretical knowledge."
"You digest that first. When you're ready, we'll start the practical application."
"You'll try your hand at refining pills yourself."
After a brief theoretical instruction, the Medicine Elder gave Lin Yan some time to digest the information and waited patiently on the side.
(End of this chapter)