Chapter 82: Mastering the Spiritual Needle, Mystery of the Stone Symbol
At this moment, Lin Dong had exited the extremely peculiar and mysterious space within the stone symbol.
However, upon exiting this mysterious space, a deeply solemn expression appeared on his face.
It was evident that Lin Dong had encountered the little ferret.
But for Lin Dong, the appearance of the ferret rang an alarm bell for him.
Because the stone symbol he had obtained was already very mysterious. Its various effects had repeatedly told Lin Dong that it was no ordinary item.
So, previously, Lin Dong had always thought that as long as he kept it hidden and no one knew about it, he would be safe.
However, today, a ferret appeared inside the stone symbol.
Although after some communication, Lin Dong roughly judged that it didn't seem to harbor any ill intentions towards him.
But people's hearts are unpredictable, and who knew if the ferret was pretending? Moreover, it was the first time Lin Dong had encountered a speaking beast.
Therefore, this series of events made him feel deeply uneasy.
"Should I consult with Brother Lin Yan?"
Lin Dong pondered.
Instinctively, he felt that when encountering something he couldn't figure out, seeking help from Lin Yan seemed to be the solution.
Because Lin Yan had always been capable of resolving anything.
And for Lin Dong, Lin Yan was someone he could trust a hundred percent, so he didn't see any problem in sharing this with him.
However, what Lin Dong was currently contemplating was whether if the situation with the stone symbol had broad implications, would it drag Brother Lin Yan down as well?
"But if it really comes to that, given Brother Lin Yan's temperament, he wouldn't stand idly by."
Thinking of this, Lin Dong couldn't help but chuckle bitterly to himself.
He didn't dwell on it further and just left his home, heading towards Lin Yan's residence.
"Anyway, I'll just trust Brother Lin Yan. He can handle it!"
Meanwhile, Lin Yan was continuing his practice of the Spiritual Needle.
Currently, he was in the backyard, with his hands spread out. A powerful spiritual force coalesced into an illusionary long needle in front of him, only as thick as a finger.
Materialization of spiritual power.
This was the wonderful application of spiritual power techniques.
Compared to the shallow use of spiritual power before, Lin Yan, after mastering the Spiritual Needle, now understood how to convert spiritual power into a tangible form to inflict harm on enemies.
For example, at this moment...
With Lin Yan continuously infusing spiritual power, the figure of the illusory long needle in front of him began to become increasingly solid.
Lin Yan manipulated his spiritual power and suddenly flicked his hand.
The finger-thin illusory long needle instantly shot forward, piercing through the target Lin Yan had previously set up.
"Got it."
"Form-Transforming Needle!"
Seeing this, Lin Yan couldn't help but smile, clearly satisfied with his achievement.
However, as he was about to retract his spiritual power, he sensed Lin Dong rushing towards his home. Moreover, he seemed very urgent.
"What's this kid up to again?"
"Why does he look so nervous?"
Muttering to himself with some doubt, Lin Yan went inside to prepare tea, ready to welcome Lin Dong.
"Come in, don't just stand there foolishly."
When Lin Dong arrived at Lin Yan's doorstep, he found the door was open, which seemed odd.
Before Lin Dong could say anything, Lin Yan used his spiritual power to convey a message to him.
Lin Dong was slightly stunned upon hearing this, then he let out a wry smile.
"It seems that Brother Lin Yan's spiritual power has become stronger again."
He quickly walked into the house and found Lin Yan had already prepared tea and was waiting for him. This left Lin Dong somewhat dumbfounded.
"Brother Lin Yan, did you know I was coming?"
Lin Yan gave Lin Dong a look and said, "With our current strength, it's not difficult to cover the entire Lin family with spiritual power and know your movements. It's not strange that I know your whereabouts."
But Lin Dong's expression became somewhat strange upon hearing this. "So, does that mean, Brother Lin Yan, you've been using spiritual power to spy on others all this time?"
Lin Yan knocked Lin Dong and scolded, "Nonsense, I'm not that bored."
Speechless, he said to Lin Dong, "I was just practicing the Spiritual Needle. I noticed you coming, so I prepared in advance."
Lin Dong laughed awkwardly. "Haha, I was just kidding."
Lin Yan then asked impatiently, "So, why the rush? What's the matter?"
Lin Dong's expression finally became serious.
He had originally intended to test Lin Yan a bit, but seeing Lin Yan's current demeanor, Lin Dong decided to get straight to the point.
He informed Lin Yan about obtaining the stone symbol and his recent encounter with the ferret, laying out all the details.
After finishing, Lin Dong looked at Lin Yan with a cautious expression. After all, he felt a little guilty about keeping this from Lin Yan for so long. It could have been told to Lin Yan much earlier. But now that he had concealed it for so long, it did seem a bit underhanded. So, he wanted to see Lin Yan's reaction.
However, Lin Yan didn't show any signs of anger after hearing all this. At most, he seemed a little surprised that Lin Dong had voluntarily shared this with him.
After all, even Lin Yan hadn't mentioned it to Lin Xiao. He didn't expect Lin Dong to tell him.
But after careful consideration, Lin Yan realized that at this stage, Lin Dong's strength far exceeded that of Lin Xiao. Telling Lin Xiao wouldn't solve anything; it would only cause unnecessary trouble. But telling him was different. Therefore, he could understand.
"That ferret..."
"Cough, it's actually a Celestial Ferret."
"It won't harm you. Despite its sharp tongue, it's a good person."
"You can rest assured."
"As for the stone symbol, it is indeed a very powerful artifact. Your handling of it is correct. It's best not to continue telling others about it. Keep it safe yourself."
"And then, there's no problem. Continue with your cultivation. Although you've obtained this thing, you may need to bear some significant consequences, but that's a long way off."
"And now, you can make use of some of the mechanisms inside the stone symbol, such as the Spiritual Grinder."
"As for the Celestial Ferret, it probably needs some specific spiritual herbs or pills. If there's a chance in the future, I'll keep an eye out for them. By then, you can also help it recover."
After some contemplation, Lin Yan quickly said to Lin Dong.
However, after hearing Lin Yan's words, Lin Dong couldn't help but be stunned.
"Celestial Ferret? Right, that mouse did indeed say that, it claimed to be a Celestial Ferret."
"Also, Brother Lin Yan, how did you know about the Spiritual Grinder inside the stone symbol?"
"What do you mean by 'significant consequences'?"
"Why do I feel like you're more familiar with this stone symbol than I am?"
With a face full of puzzlement, Lin Dong looked at Lin Yan with incomprehension.
He really couldn't understand why Lin Yan knew so much about the stone symbol and the Celestial Ferret.
So, when he continued speaking, a barrage of questions was directed at Lin Yan.
(End of this chapter)