Chapter 6

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"Lin Dong passed the first test, how is this possible?" Lin Kai's face turned grim.

Lin Kai was not present when Lin Dong took the test, but since he had already joined the Wind and Thunder Martial Academy, it was not difficult for him to get the information.

"Four hundred and thirty kilograms of strength, could this guy have already reached the Fourth Rank Martial Disciple realm long ago?"

Thinking about this, Lin Kai felt extremely agitated. He was not Lin Dong's match before, and now that Lin Dong had hidden such great strength, wouldn't he be even less of a match for him now?

"Damn, no wonder he agreed so readily. He probably wanted me to lose face in front of everyone during the family annual test!"

Lin Kai's eyes showed a venomous look, but he didn't think about the fact that his challenge to Lin Dong was originally intended to make Lin Dong lose face in front of everyone. If he ended up losing face, it would be his own fault.

"Calm down, I need to calm down!"

Lin Kai took several deep breaths. "Lin Dong only passed the first test. There are still two more tests he might not pass. Even if he does, there's still half a year before the annual test. I won't lose to him then!"

"His body training, his future can't compare to mine at all!"

...

Lin Dong practiced for an hour, and Qin Yan returned. Soon, he went into the bathroom to take a shower.

After more than half an hour, Qin Yan came out. Lin Dong finished his practice and opened his eyes. Qin Yan's face was slightly flushed, but Lin Dong couldn't tell that Qin Yan was actually a woman.

His hair was long, which proved nothing, as many men in the Dong Qin Kingdom had long hair. He had no Adam's apple, and his chest was flatter than an airport...

"Brother Lin, is there something wrong with me?" Qin Yan asked, feeling a bit uncomfortable under Lin Dong's gaze.

Lin Dong lightly coughed and shook his head. "No, Qin Yan, how strong did you test?"

"Six hundred and twenty kilograms." Qin Yan said calmly.

Lin Dong was taken aback. Six hundred and twenty kilograms? He was only four hundred and thirty kilograms, the gap was huge!

Even though he might not be at a disadvantage in a fist fight, such a large gap in strength made Lin Dong feel a bit depressed. The Imperial Questioning wouldn't make a mistake, Qin Yan was definitely a woman, yet her strength exceeded his by so much!

— Strength and attack power are not the same. With the same strength, being hit by an iron rod would hurt much more than being hit by a wooden stick. Lin Dong's right arm bones had reached the Black Iron level, so the actual damage was greater than his strength!

"Qin Yan, you're really impressive!" Lin Dong praised.

A hint of surprise flashed in Qin Yan's eyes. Lin Dong didn't seem envious or jealous; all he saw was a strong fighting spirit in his eyes!

"I'll take a shower first. Want to go eat something later?" Lin Dong asked politely, thinking Qin Yan wouldn't agree, but to his surprise, Qin Yan nodded.

"Just wait, I'll be quick."

Qin Yan took more than half an hour, but Lin Dong was indeed fast, coming out in less than five minutes.

The Wind and Thunder Martial Academy not only provided accommodation but also meals. Lin Dong and Qin Yan quickly got their food.

"Brother Lin, according to the rules of the Wind and Thunder Martial Academy, if we both enter, we will still live together," Qin Yan said.

"Ah?"

Lin Dong exclaimed in surprise. He didn't know this. Living with Qin Yan would be highly inappropriate. He had secrets, and Qin Yan had even bigger secrets. Living together would cause problems!

Qin Yan explained, "Brother Lin, you didn't know this? The accommodation at the Wind and Thunder Martial Academy is divided into four levels. The lowest level is a dormitory for four people. The third level is a double room for two people. The second level is a single room. The highest level is a villa!"

"I really didn't know. If we both enter, it will be a double room?" Lin Dong asked.

"Exactly," Qin Yan nodded.

Lin Dong secretly sighed in relief. It was good, a double room meant each person had their own room, ensuring privacy. As long as this was fine, he didn't care about the rest.

Even if Qin Yan was as beautiful as a celestial being, Lin Dong wasn't interested now. His interest was in martial arts!

In his previous life, Lin Dong had a dream of martial arts, but he never had the chance. This life, with the opportunity, Lin Dong would seize it tightly. This life, he wanted to reach the pinnacle of martial arts!

"Brother Lin, I feel you will definitely enter the Wind and Thunder Martial Academy. I... should have no problem either, so—" Qin Yan said hesitantly.

Lin Dong smiled faintly. "Brother Qin, if we are roommates, there's no need to be formal. Please speak your mind."

Qin Yan nodded. "Alright, Brother Lin. Personal habits differ, and I hope we can understand and respect each other. Everyone has their privacy, and I hope we can respect each other's privacy."

"No problem," Lin Dong said readily. He had no interest in Qin Yan's privacy, and he welcomed this request, as he also had his own privacy!

The Nine Deaths Magic Technique was not ordinary. Currently, just the squatting and standing movements were being practiced, and if seen by others, it wouldn't be a big deal. However, more unusual postures in the future could cause trouble if seen!

Moreover, he might get other secret techniques from the Imperial Questioning in the future!

"Thank you for your understanding, Brother Lin," Qin Yan said, secretly relieved.

Lin Dong quickly ate his meal. "No problem, it's normal! Brother Qin, I know little about the Wind and Thunder Martial Academy. How can one get a second-level room?"

Living together, even in a suite, would be troublesome. Lin Dong still wanted to live alone!

"It's simple. The Wind and Thunder Academy has a strength ranking. Entering the top thousand is enough! If you enter the top hundred, you can have a villa!" Qin Yan said.

"The top thousand?"

Lin Dong sighed inwardly. It sounded easy, but for new students like them, it was almost impossible!

Students who entered the Wind and Thunder Martial Academy could stay and practice as long as they were under twenty-five years old. This meant that Lin Dong and his peers were not only competing with new students but also with students who had been in the academy for several or even ten years!

The top thousand, Lin Dong estimated, would definitely have Eighth or Ninth Rank Martial Disciple strength. As for the top hundred, each would definitely have Martial Artist level strength, and ordinary Martial Artists would not be their match!

"Yes, the top thousand. We don't have the capital to compete for now!" Qin Yan said.

Lin Dong nodded slightly. For now, they indeed didn't, but they needed to strive for it in the shortest time possible!

This was not just for a room, but also to put pressure on themselves. The academy's arrangement definitely had this intention!

"Brother Qin, I'm done eating. Take your time," Lin Dong said, finishing his meal in just a few minutes, while Qin Yan had barely eaten a quarter of his meal!

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Dong got up and left. He had no time to savor his meal; every moment needed to be used for practice!

After all, the age of fifteen to thirty was the golden period for practice, during which strength increased the fastest. The higher one's strength during this period, the greater their future achievements would be!

If one was still at a low level by the age of thirty, their physical functions would start to decline, greatly reducing the possibility of achieving great success!

"This guy, he really doesn't waste a single moment," Qin Yan muttered to himself. When he left the room, Lin Dong was preparing to practice, and when he returned, Lin Dong was practicing. He finished his shower in less than five minutes and truly spent only two minutes eating!

Back in the room, Lin Dong immediately started practicing, but this time it was not the basic movements of the Nine Deaths Magic Technique, but the mental technique!

The mental technique of the Nine Deaths Magic Technique was very profound. Simply put, it involved visualization. One had to imagine a ball of fire inside the body, radiating infinite heat, which spread through the meridians and into every cell of the body!

If it was just simple visualization, it wouldn't work. Simply performing the movements wouldn't work either; they had to be combined! Of course, during regular practice, one didn't need to do both simultaneously, as the body wouldn't be able to handle it!

Visualization might sound simple, but it was actually quite difficult. Often, Lin Dong's movements were correct, but because his visualization was not, he failed!

Regular practice without the movements could increase the success rate during actual practice, saving a lot of time!

"Failed again."

After half an hour of practice, Lin Dong frowned slightly. Visualization sounded simple but was actually very challenging. Roughly imagining a ball of fire inside the body was easy, but visualizing the details was extremely difficult!

Lin Dong wanted to strengthen his visualization skills to get more benefits from his practice, but his visualization was still at the most basic level. When he tried to improve, the image often collapsed and became blurry!

"Maybe I should take it slowly."

Lin Dong lit a candle and focused on the flame, imagining a similar flame inside his body. This indeed made the mental image clearer.

"Brother Lin, what are you doing?"

After two hours, Qin Yan returned. As soon as he came in, he saw Lin Dong staring at a candle.

"Daydreaming."

Lin Dong came back to his senses and said, having made significant progress in the two hours. He blew out the candle and could now clearly visualize the flame in his mind with his eyes closed.

Qin Yan pursed his lips. Who would believe he was daydreaming? He finished his meal in two minutes and then daydreamed for hours?

"Brother Lin, go to bed early. The test tomorrow will start early! A total of 2,600 people passed the test today, so it needs to start early to finish on time," Qin Yan said, his face slightly flushed, but the light was not bright enough for Lin Dong to notice.

Even if he noticed, Lin Dong wouldn't care. He didn't even take off his clothes, lying down and quickly falling asleep. Normally, he wouldn't sleep at this time, but with the test tomorrow, a good night's sleep would be better!

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