Chapter 957: then translation of chapter title

957. Chapter 955 Minor Achievement

The short blade waved in his hand, slicing through the air, emitting sharp whistles.

Watching Lu Yuan's familiar movements, Lin Qingyang couldn't help but show an expression of astonishment.

Lu Yuan's comprehension is strong; he has already reached the Minor Accomplishment level in blade technique.

"Big brother, it seems someone has set their sights on us."

Suddenly, Lu Yuan furrowed his brows and spoke in a low voice.

"I also sensed it, but it's fine; they can't harm us in the slightest."

With a faint smile, Lin Qingyang said disdainfully.

"But I'm worried..."

Lu Yuan wanted to speak but stopped himself.

Lin Qingyang put down his chopsticks, patted his shoulder, and said with a smile: "Little Yuan, let's go find a quiet place to help you temper your body."

"Body tempering?"

Lu Yuan looked at Lin Qingyang doubtfully.

"Not bad, body tempering."

Lin Qingyang nodded.

"I won't take too long."

After saying that simply, Lin Qingyang stood up and walked toward the door.

"Alright."

Lu Yuan grinned and followed behind Lin Qingyang.

Within a desolate area in the northeastern corner of Clearwater Town stands a dilapidated manor.

This place should have been the residence of a wealthy family, but due to a war, the houses collapsed, leaving only ruins now.

Lin Qingyang and Lu Yuan walked into the ruins and arrived at a clean and tidy courtyard.

"Big brother, what are we doing here?"

After entering the courtyard, Lu Yuan asked doubtfully.

"Body tempering!"

Lin Qingyang said mysteriously.

Lu Yuan became even more doubtful; he had heard plenty about body tempering before, and even people in their circle practiced body-tempering techniques.

But he had never seen it firsthand.

"Could it be..."

Suddenly thinking of something, Lu Yuan exclaimed excitedly: "Big brother, do you really know body tempering?"

Lin Qingyang nodded and did not hide it.

"Body tempering is the foundation for cultivators; if one succeeds in body tempering, cultivation will proceed much more smoothly than for ordinary people."

"What preparations are needed for body tempering?"

Lu Yuan pursued the question.

"Nothing is needed; just sit cross-legged and meditate."

Lin Qingyang said with a smile.

"Alright, big brother, I'll start now; I hope to successfully condense gang soon!"

Lu Yuan took a deep breath, said that, then immediately sat cross-legged and circulated the spirit technique.

Lin Qingyang looked at Lu Yuan's earnest appearance and said with a smile: "Our time is still fairly ample."

"……" Translate: "……" (ellipsis). We'll keep as "……".

Night fell quietly, a dark shroud enveloping Clearwater Town.

Outside Clearwater Town, a group of dozens walked slowly.

They wore gray robes, hung sabers at their waists, each exuding killing intent, clearly having undergone a baptism of blood.

Leading them was a middle-aged man who was a martial artist at the peak of Transformation Force.

The middle-aged man was tall and sturdy, with a goat beard, a stern face, and sharp eyes like a hawk's; he would pounce on enemies at the slightest disagreement.

His name is Liu Yuanshan, a renowned loose cultivator martial artist in Clearwater Town, and also a disciple of the Ten Thousand Beasts Sect.

Liu Yuanshan's mission is to kill Lin Qingyang, take his head, and hand it over to the sect leader Chen Baxian.

Furthermore, Liu Yuanshan is responsible for supervising other disciples in the sect to complete their tasks, not allowing laziness or slipshod work.

Because if anyone dares to defy orders or neglect cultivation, he will punish them! "Senior Brother Liu, who exactly is our target this time? It's worthy of the sect leader personally issuing the mission."

A young man walking on the far left couldn't help but ask.

Hearing this, Liu Yuanshan narrowed his eyes and said: "According to rumors, Lin Qingyang is a survivor of the Lin family! The Lin family's downfall was precisely because of this guy."

"The Lin family destroyed?"

Hearing Liu Yuanshan's words, the other disciples' faces all showed shock. The Lin family, a thousand-year-old clan with extremely deep foundations!

"How could it have been destroyed?"

"Lin Qingyang? That name is completely unfamiliar to them."

"Senior Brother Liu, who exactly is Lin Qingyang? We've never heard of his name."

Another disciple spoke up and asked.

Liu Yuanshan shook his head, smiled, and explained: "I've heard the name Lin Qingyang a few times; it's said he is a discarded child of the thousand-year-old Lin family."

"Of course, his strength is not weak."

Liu Yuanshan added a sentence.

A thousand-year aristocratic family? That's just the Hidden Martial Sect, isn't it? No wonder even Senior Brother Liu is wary of it!

All the disciples suddenly understood.

A thousand-year aristocratic family is absolutely an extraordinary, transcendent existence—not something they can provoke! Even if Liu Yuanshan is a peak Transformation Force martial artist, it would be useless.

Lu Yuan entered closed-door cultivation, while Lin Qingyang, having nothing to do, began practicing his fists.

The Dragon Elephant Fist manual was sent by Lin Zhenyu; although it wasn't the complete version, it was still quite powerful, benefiting Lin Qingyang immensely.

After a round of practice, Lin Qingyang halted his stance.

At this moment, the moon was bright and the stars sparse, clear radiance showering the earth.

"Big Brother, I'm ready."

Just then, Lu Yuan's shout rang out.

"Mm, Xiao Yuan, begin."

Lin Qingyang responded with an acknowledgement, then immediately stepped back two steps.

Seeing this, Lu Yuan no longer hesitated, sat cross-legged on the ground, and began guiding the spiritual power within his body to flow along a special route.

"Huu..."

After a moment, he suddenly exhaled a mouthful of turbid qi, satisfaction appearing on his face.

Body Tempering, already successful.

He stood up, stretched his limbs, Lu Yuan excitedly looked at Lin Qingyang and laughed, "Big Brother, thank you!"

"Silly child, this is what I promised you."

Lin Qingyang rubbed Lu Yuan's head, speaking gently.

"Big Brother, we should leave quickly; I'm afraid if they come, it'll be unfavorable for us!"

Lu Yuan said urgently.

"No rush, if we just leave like this, wouldn't that let them know we've left?"

Lin Qingyang shook his head, rejecting Lu Yuan's suggestion.

"Then... why are we staying here?"

Lu Yuan scratched his head, indicating he didn't understand Lin Qingyang's meaning.

"Xiao Yuan, do you remember the mnemonic I taught you?"

"I remember."

"Then now, focus your mind to sense, attempt a breakthrough."

"Oh, I understand."

Lu Yuan nodded, half-understanding.

Afterward, he sat cross-legged where Lin Qingyang had just stood, closed his eyes, and began to mobilize the spiritual power within his body.

Soon, a strand of faint gold spiritual power surged within his body.

This is the embryonic form of spiritual power, signifying that Lu Yuan has embarked on the path of martial arts! Although Lu Yuan didn't know what realm he was currently in, he trusted his feeling was correct.

Indeed, as he mobilized the spiritual power within his body, a warm warmth emanated from his dantian, spreading throughout his body, making him feel completely at ease.

"Big Brother, I succeeded! I've stepped onto the path of martial arts!"

Opening his eyes, Lu Yuan excitedly told Lin Qingyang,

"Haha, Xiao Yuan, congratulations on entering the martial arts path; you can finally protect your younger sister."

Lin Qingyang said with a smile.

"Mm!"

He nodded heavily, Lu Yuan's eye sockets reddened, tears swirling in his eyes.

From childhood onward, he has endured too much hardship.

Therefore he swore to become stronger, to protect everything around him! (End of chapter)