55: Temper your bones

As he continued to circulate the Mystic Spirit Body Tempering Art, Lin Yongmao would become extremely hungry.

A sense of hunger permeated his mind, but this hunger was not something ordinary food could appease; it required spiritual food.

In front of Lin Yongmao lay a large quantity of mature spirit dew grass; the Red Berries he had just eaten were completely gone.

The mature spirit dew grass resembled crystal-clear dewdrops, but unlike dewdrops, they would not evaporate and had thoroughly solidified.

Lin Yongmao stuffed in a large handful, which only slightly alleviated his hunger.

Originally, he had been consuming spirit gathering grass, but now consuming spirit gathering grass had no effect.

The spiritual substance within the spirit dew grass was converted into Xuan Ling Qi, and the Xuan Ling Qi no longer tempered the Meridians but instead tempered the bones.

This was an extremely painful process; each time his body was tempered, an excruciating pain would emanate, and several times Lin Yongmao would involuntarily let out cries of "┗|｀O′|┛ Ow~~".

The left arm bone, right arm bone, torso bones, left leg bone, right leg bone, and skull.

The six major bones of the human body had to be tempered one by one.

Lin Yongmao was currently tempering his right arm bone.

Feeling the soreness and numbness emanating from his right arm, he let out a long sigh; such pain was truly not something an ordinary person could endure.

When would such days end!

Conservatively estimated, tempering the right arm bone alone would take more than half a month, and completing the tempering of all bones would require at least more than three months.

This also meant that he would live in this pain for these three months.

However, for the sake of becoming stronger, he endured it.

The thought of almost being killed by something lurking in the shadows within the Lin Family main hall still sent shivers down his spine.

Now, his mind was filled with a desire to become stronger.

...

At Lin Yucheng's home.

Lin Yucheng and Han Yuying were both worried.

Han Yuying: "Who exactly wants to put our son to death?"

Lin Yucheng: "I always feel that this has something to do with Lin Yongrong."

Lin Yucheng recalled the demon hunting operation in the Qingyang Mountain Range; the seed of suspicion had actually been planted then.

Han Yuying nodded: "Our son never causes trouble, and only Lin Yongrong has a conflict with him. Should we secretly eliminate Lin Yongrong?"

Lin Yucheng decisively refused: "No! If we really do that, then we will be enemies with Big Brother and Sister-in-law, and by then the Lin Family will fall apart, with unimaginable consequences... Moreover, we don't have conclusive evidence."

Han Yuying: "Then we can't let our son be in danger all the time, can we?"

Lin Yucheng: "That's not necessarily true. I've already observed the Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff where our son is; it's very safe. A second-tier Formation should have been set up, making it difficult even for a Foundation Establishment Stage Cultivator to break through."

Han Yuying: "I'm still worried... And you, how will your Meridians injury be repaired?"

At the mention of this, Lin Yucheng's worried expression eased considerably: "Don't worry about me. For me, this time is not a crisis but an Opportunity. I went to the Spirit Treasure Pavilion again yesterday and purchased a Pulse Breaking Pill."

Han Yuying: "Pulse Breaking Pill?"

Lin Yucheng explained: "The Pulse Breaking Pill is a second-tier Medicinal Pill. It can not only repair the damage to my Meridians but also strengthen my Meridians. This is a good thing!"

Lin Yucheng took out some items from his Storage Pouch; these were all congratulatory gifts sent by various Family forces.

Lin Yucheng: "Take this Solidifying Origin Pill. It can stabilize your current cultivation and is most suitable for Cultivators who have just reached Foundation Establishment."

Han Yuying decisively refused: "I'll pass. It's the same whether I eat it or not. Let's save it for our son."

Lin Yucheng: "This Hundred-Year Red Jade Ganoderma and five White Flower Grass still contain vitality. I'll leave them to you to Cultivate!"

Han Yuying hesitated for a moment and said: "Perhaps, Yongmao is more suitable than me to Cultivate them."

The two smiled knowingly, both understanding what the other was thinking.

Lin Yucheng: "Now that I've found a way to leave the Qingyang Mountain Range, I might cross the Qingyang Mountain Range after a while to find a new Immortal Realm."

Han Yuying was a little worried, but she also knew she couldn't stop him: "Before that, you should consolidate your cultivation and repair your Meridians. If you really have to leave, it would be great if you could purchase Foundation Establishment Pills and higher-tier Cultivation resources for our son."

Han Yuying could only comfort herself this way.

...

Five days later.

Inside a secret chamber of the Lin Family.

Lin Yuheng, Lin Yucheng, and Lin Jing sat on the ground.

Lin Yuheng: "Fourth Brother, I really can't bear for you to take such a risk, but for the development of the Family..."

Lin Yucheng: "Big Brother, I know what you're thinking. You'd rather go in my place. But you are the Clan Chief of the Lin Family; the Lin Family needs you to preside over the overall situation. Besides, I'm not alone; isn't Lin Jing accompanying me!"

Lin Jing said nothing, just smiled as she looked at Clan Chief Lin Yuheng and Captain Lin Yucheng.

Lin Yuheng: "Once you encounter danger, you must retreat immediately. It doesn't matter if you don't achieve your goal; the most important thing is to preserve your life. The remaining resources of the Family will also be given to you, especially these mature spiritual plants, which have been preserved over these past few years and are enough to exchange for several Foundation Establishment Pills."

Lin Yucheng accepted all these items. He needed these resources for his journey; he couldn't possibly go empty-handed.

Lin Yucheng: "There is one thing I hope Big Brother will take seriously—"

Lin Yuheng's eyes were firm: "Fourth Brother, you don't need to say more. I will take good care of Fourth Sister-in-law and Yongmao and will not let them suffer any harm."

Lin Yucheng: "With that, I can rest assured."

Lin Yucheng handed the remaining few Demon Saliva Grass to Lin Yuheng: "If the Family encounters a crisis, perhaps these few grasses can help."

...

The three left the secret chamber. Lin Yuheng watched them leave and let out a long sigh.

"You must return safely..."

Outside the Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff area.

Lin Yongmao had been waiting there early, knowing that his father would surely pass by.

Sure enough, two figures slowly appeared in the thick fog.

"Father!" Lin Yongmao called softly.

Lin Yucheng smiled and waved at Lin Yongmao. He said: "You go back! I will definitely return safely."

Lin Yongmao nodded heavily, then handed a Storage Pouch into his hand.

Inside the Storage Pouch were a large number of Spiritual Plants, Spirit Medicine, and Spirit Stones. Most of them were cultivated and harvested by Lin Yongmao during this period, and the Spirit Stones were also mined by the Gold-Eating Beast Little Pine during this time.

How could one go out without Cultivation resources!

These Spiritual Plants and Spirit Medicine could be exchanged for a large number of Spirit Stones. Normally, these resources could not be spent, but if Lin Yucheng could truly reach other Immortal Realms, he could exchange them for a large number of resources needed by the Family.

After completing this matter, Lin Yongmao returned to Thousand-Pinnacle Cliff without looking back.

"Damn it! Did sand get in my eyes?"