Chapter 24

It was noon, and the sun was scorching, but after listening to Xiao Tianren and Lin Xun, Zhou Zhong felt a chill run through his body, his heart filled with unease.

How could he not hear the murderous intent in Lin Xun's words towards Lu Ting and Qian Qi?

Although over the years, Lu Ting, Qian Qi, and the other guards had colluded with Lian Rufeng, plundering the village's wealth, causing widespread resentment among the villagers.

After all, they were all from the same village. More importantly, the villagers needed Lian Rufeng and his group to exchange goods with the Qingyang Tribe for their future livelihood. If they were killed, who would exchange goods for Fiyun Village in the future?

However, Zhou Zhong also understood that Lian Rufeng and his group had changed, becoming even more arrogant and vicious, completely disregarding the villagers. If they were allowed to continue their rampant behavior, the consequences would be unimaginable.

After much thought, Zhou Zhong sighed, thinking that since this was the village chief's decision, there must be a reason behind it.

After some more small talk, Xiao Tianren hurriedly left.

Zhou Zhong had no intention of staying longer. After dividing the spoils with Lin Xun, he gathered some strong villagers to help distribute the spoils to the various households in the village.

Of course, Lu Ting and Qian Qi's shares were excluded, and no one objected, as their actions had been truly excessive.

...

In the center of the courtyard, an iron pot was set up, and a bonfire burned, boiling the "Snow-Spotted Leopard" essence until it steamed and turned a deep red.

Lin Xun stood beside it, quickly adding various spiritual materials: Blood-Condensing Grass, Spirit Lotus Flower, Purple Fruit...

Each of these spiritual materials was a potent medicine for strengthening the body and refining the flesh, and when combined with the "Snow-Spotted Leopard" essence, they could maximize their effects.

This was the technique of "Refining Spiritual Materials."

As a Spirit Pattern Master, one must be able to identify spiritual materials and refine spiritual ink.

Lin Xun had learned from Mr. Lu since childhood and was well-versed in the properties and effects of various spiritual materials. However, this time, he was not refining spiritual ink but cultivating!

After a full hour,

The various spiritual materials in the iron pot had completely merged with the Snow-Spotted Leopard essence, forming a thick, dark red liquid.

This was a medicinal broth called "Spirit-Refining Paste."

Lin Xun found a water bag and carefully collected the "Spirit-Refining Paste," then smiled with relief.

The Spirit-Refining Paste was a good thing, capable of refining the blood and strengthening the body, greatly benefiting physical training.

Gulping,

Lin Xun poured a bowl of the thick, fragrant Spirit-Refining Paste and swallowed it in one go, feeling a warm surge rush through his limbs.

Seizing the opportunity, Lin Xun began practicing the Marching Fist in the courtyard, his movements swift and agile, the wind from his punches roaring.

His figure darted around the courtyard, stirring up dust, and the air emitted a dull explosion sound.

Soon, Lin Xun's blood boiled, and a wisp of white smoke rose from his head. His body felt like a furnace burning, and he felt an endless surge of strength, with no trace of fatigue.

After a while,

Lin Xun's spine straightened like a dragon, and he lunged forward with a powerful punch, the wind from his punch roaring like a raging sea, producing a deafening sound.

Bang!

A large blue rock in the center of the courtyard was punched through, the debris flying like rain, hitting the walls with a pattering sound, showing the immense force.

The seventh move of the Marching Fist—Raging Sea Crushing Mountain!

In the past, due to the damage to his "Heart Meridian Four Points," Lin Xun could not perform this move effectively.

But now, not only could he perform it, but he did so with ease, his expression calm and his breath steady.

On one hand, his "Heart Meridian Four Points" had transformed into four spiritual energy vortices, allowing him to perform the fist technique without any hindrance, and the quality of his spiritual energy had improved significantly.

On the other hand, his body had undergone a transformation, becoming much stronger. After consuming the Spirit-Refining Paste, the medicinal effects had begun to refine his body, enabling him to fully unleash the power of "Raging Sea Crushing Mountain"!

The significant changes in just a few days filled Lin Xun with great joy.

Without hesitation, his figure flashed, and his fist technique changed. His eyes flashed like lightning, and in an instant, he seemed to transform into a general who had fought countless battles and looked down upon all.

Boom!

The power of his punch was like a dragon, and the air rippled as it spread in all directions.

The eighth move of the Marching Fist—Blood Battle in All Directions!

Lin Xun stood still, feeling the power contained in the punch. Although he was slightly out of breath, his eyes were bright.

Finally, he could perform all eight moves of the Marching Fist with full power!

Lin Xun took a deep breath, his gaze returning to calm, "If I encounter Lu Ting now, just one punch would be enough to kill him!"

This was absolute confidence. Although Lin Xun's cultivation had been stuck at the True Martial Second Level "Internal Strength" for two years, his spiritual energy was now thick and solid. After being refined by the four spiritual energy vortices, the quality of his spiritual energy had improved significantly, doubling his combat power.

In this situation, failing to easily defeat Lu Ting would be a joke.

"Qian Qi..."

Lin Xun thought of the fierce and sinister man, a cold glint appearing in his clear eyes. Qian Qi was a "True Martial Third Level" powerhouse, and Lin Xun did not dare to be careless when facing him.

...

Night.

Lin Xun cooked a pot of "Snow-Spotted Leopard meat" and ate it with spirit grain rice, then returned to his room to continue cultivating without wasting any time.

He knew that from today on, Lu Ting and Qian Qi would see him as a thorn in their side. Even if he did not kill them, they would not let him off.

Sitting and waiting to die was not Lin Xun's style. Since he had decided to eliminate these two threats, he could not afford to be complacent.

The combat skills Lin Xun currently possessed were few, all taught by Mr. Lu when he was young: the Marching Fist and the Six-Character Saber Technique.

The Marching Fist was a basic fist technique widely practiced in the Ziyao Empire, and Lin Xun had mastered it.

The Six-Character Saber Technique was a saber technique divided into six moves: Chop, Wrap, Spin, Shock, Pierce, and Peel, each with its own unique subtleties.

When Mr. Lu taught this technique, it was only to train Lin Xun's speed in dissecting spiritual materials, without explaining its origin. After all, dissecting complex spiritual materials required superb knife skills.

However, after cultivating, Lin Xun realized that this technique was not for dissecting spiritual materials but was a powerful combat technique.

For example, the "Chop" move in the Six-Character Saber Technique had seventeen variations: heavy chop, side chop, straight chop, sweeping chop, and penetrating chop, each targeting the enemy's vital points with precision and ruthlessness.

Although Lin Xun could now skillfully perform the Six-Character Saber Technique, he had not yet fully grasped the subtleties and essence of each move, only reaching the initial stage of understanding.

Even so, the power of this technique was not to be underestimated.

For example, the move that defeated Lu Ting in the training ground the other day was the "heavy chop" from the "Chop" move, which severed the opponent's whip, demonstrating its formidable power.

Lin Xun had long suspected that the Six-Character Saber Technique had a significant background and was not an ordinary technique, but unfortunately, Mr. Lu never explained its origins.

In summary, the Marching Fist and the Six-Character Saber Technique were the combat techniques Lin Xun currently mastered, sufficient to handle ordinary opponents.

What Lin Xun valued more was cultivation, as it was the foundation of combat power. A child practicing the Marching Fist to perfection without cultivation would be nothing more than a show, lacking any real power.

With cultivation as a support, combat power could be fully realized.

Rushing,

The spiritual energy flowed like a stream within his body, circulating continuously. Lin Xun's mind was clear and calm.

With the spiritual energy from the Snow-Spotted Leopard and the spirit grain as supplements, after the spiritual energy stream circulated eighteen times, Lin Xun's cultivation, which had been reduced by nearly half due to the refinement of spiritual energy, was restored to its full and saturated state.

Moreover, Lin Xun clearly sensed a sign of advancement!

This further confirmed that after obtaining the "Heavenly Secret Realm," he had overcome the curse of being unable to cultivate and embarked on a new path of cultivation.

"Within seven days, my cultivation will definitely advance!"

In the dark room, Lin Xun's eyes shone with confidence. If he could advance during this period, facing Qian Qi would not be a problem at all.

That night, after cultivating his spiritual energy, Lin Xun continued to study the "Little Netherworld Divine Technique," visualizing the celestial patterns and refining his soul.

By dawn, although he had not slept, Lin Xun was energetic, with no trace of fatigue. Instead, his "six senses" of sight, hearing, smell, taste, touch, and mind became even more sensitive.

The sound of the breeze rustling through the willow leaves, the sound of silkworms moving underground, the sound of dew sliding off the grass, the sound of butterflies fluttering, and the sound of air currents... all these sounds were like heavenly music, forming a vibrant scene.

So unique, so clear, it reflected in his mind, making his heart more peaceful and calm.

This "six senses discernment" and the subtle perception of the world were experiences Lin Xun had never had before.

This was the effect of cultivating the "Little Netherworld Divine Technique," making his soul stronger.

The soul!

It was the treasure of cultivation, related to insight and wisdom, mysterious and indescribable. Even for powerful cultivators at the "Cave Heaven" realm, it could only be explored and understood bit by bit.

And Lin Xun, at the True Martial Second Level, the initial stage of cultivation, had already begun to touch the mysteries of the soul!

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