48: Chapter 48: Tiger Roar Fist Tests Strength! Everyone is Shocked!

Not long after.

Lin Mo appeared in front of the Orphanage, carrying braised meat and beer.

He saw the four grandfathers standing at the entrance at a single glance.

His heart skipped a beat.

However, he still wore a bright smile on his face.

"Grandfathers! I'm back!"

First Grandfather snorted coldly, "You still have the nerve to come back?"

"Where have you been these past two days? Your phone was turned off!"

"You need to know that we are a family, and no matter what happens, we should face it together!"

Lin Mo scratched his head in embarrassment.

Although he didn't understand why First Grandfather said that, he felt like they had misunderstood something.

After thinking for a moment, Lin Mo answered seriously.

"I went to complete my advancement quest."

"Just because you were completing an advancement quest doesn't mean you shouldn't have come home... Hm?"

First Grandfather had subconsciously wanted to lecture Lin Mo, but halfway through his sentence, he suddenly realized something seemed off.

"What do you mean by completing an advancement quest?" First Grandfather widened his eyes and asked in disbelief.

Lin Mo said with a smile, "It's just... I completed the Tier 1 advancement quest."

The three grandfathers looked at each other, their faces full of disbelief.

Clearly, two days ago, Lin Mo had given them the impression that he was in a state where he couldn't level up, and even his equipment had been damaged by monsters.

How could he have suddenly broken through to Tier 1 now?

Is this reasonable?

It was only at this moment.

Third Grandfather suddenly noticed that what Lin Mo was wearing was no longer the cyan jade battle armor that he had gifted him at the beginning.

And the vine core on the chest of this new armor gave him a strange sense of familiarity.

First Grandfather, who was nearby, also noticed this piece of equipment, and his knowledge was clearly superior to Third Grandfather's.

First Grandfather exclaimed in surprise, "Is this the vine core of a Soul-Erosion Vine Ape King? That's not right, the energy contained within it is stronger than any I've seen before, and the color is also a bit strange..."

"First Grandfather, you really have a sharp eye!" Lin Mo gave him a thumbs up. "This is the vine core of a Mutated Corrosive Vine Ape King. Most of the materials for this equipment came from a Mutated Corrosive Vine Ape King."

Mutated Corrosive Vine Ape King?

First Grandfather and the others looked at each other, and they could all see the shock on each other's faces.

Naturally, they had heard of the Soul-Erosion Vine Ape King.

The vine cores of ordinary Vine Ape Kings were good materials for crafting equipment, but the piece Lin Mo was wearing was actually crafted from the materials of a Mutated Corrosive Vine Ape King.

More importantly.

Since it was mutated, its strength was naturally more formidable than an ordinary Vine Ape King.

Since Lin Mo could wear such a piece of equipment, it naturally meant that his strength had already surpassed that of a Soul-Erosion Vine Ape King.

He really had completed the advancement quest and become a Tier 1 powerhouse!

"Strong! Strong! Amazing!" Fourth Grandfather clapped happily for Lin Mo!

Second Grandfather and Third Grandfather were also extremely excited.

Their original worries all turned into joy.

A gleam flashed in First Grandfather's eyes.

He clenched his left fist and threw a punch directly at Lin Mo.

As he threw the punch, one could faintly hear the sound of a tiger roaring.

A phantom of a tiger's head even appeared on his fist.

This phantom was lifelike, as if a powerful beast was truly staring fixedly at its target, overflowing with killing intent.

Anyone with an unstable mind would lose a portion of their combat power just from being glared at by this phantom.

Feeling the aura coming from First Grandfather, Lin Mo naturally understood that First Grandfather wanted to personally test his strength.

Lin Mo's expression became serious.

He did not choose to dodge, but instead clenched his left hand as well.

Sacred Body Fist! Activate!

The Origin of the Sacred Body covered his left fist!

Both Third Grandfather and Second Grandfather widened their eyes.

Although both of them felt that First Grandfather was not going all out, but was only exerting Tier 1 strength.

Yet Lin Mo actually wanted to go head-to-head with First Grandfather's tiger fist?

You have to know, First Grandfather's tiger fist had bullied quite a few people back in the military camp.

Even though he was using his left hand to exert force now, it was definitely not something someone who had just broken through to Tier 1 could handle!

Lin Mo was being a bit arrogant.

After seeing Lin Mo's response, a glimmer of anticipation flashed in First Grandfather's eyes.

It had been a long time since anyone had gone head-to-head with him like this!

The left fist, radiating a faint golden glow, collided directly with the Tiger Roar Fist.

Bang!

A wave of air instantly spread out.

Both of them remained standing where they were, neither taking a step back.

Both Third Grandfather and Second Grandfather widened their eyes.

Lin Mo and First Grandfather's exchange... it seemed... like they were evenly matched?

This was too unbelievable!

Although First Grandfather had suppressed his strength, his combat experience still remained, and he could use every ounce of force at Tier 1, Stage 1 with 100% precision.

Yet Lin Mo could fight him to a draw?

What the two didn't notice was that a well-concealed shock flashed in First Grandfather's eyes.

He had indeed only used Tier 1, Stage 1 strength at the beginning, but after his fist made contact with Lin Mo's...

He realized that he had indeed been arrogant.

However, the one being arrogant wasn't Lin Mo, but himself!

The force coming from Lin Mo was far more than what Tier 1, Stage 1 could handle.

If it had continued in that state, he was afraid he would have been sent flying by Lin Mo!

There was no other way; he had to quietly exert stronger force to forcibly suppress the power coming from Lin Mo's side.

Even so, he could still feel his body feeling a bit numb from the initial contact.

First Grandfather quickly composed his thoughts and said to Lin Mo, "Not bad, you have indeed reached Tier 1. However, compared to me back in the day, you are still quite lacking, you still need to continue working hard!"

Lin Mo didn't know about the little trick First Grandfather had pulled.

At this moment, he also put away the pride he felt from just breaking through and lowered his head honestly, "Yes, Lin Mo understands."

First Grandfather waved his hand, "Alright, that was just a misunderstanding. You all go eat first; I see that Lin Mo bought plenty of good food and wine!"

"Eh? First Grandfather, aren't you coming with us?" Third Grandfather looked at First Grandfather in confusion.

In the past, he was always the most eager when it came to drinking.

Why did he seem a bit off today?

First Grandfather's expression stiffened; he couldn't very well honestly say that he had been left a bit numb after being punched by Lin Mo, could he?

And after being prompted by Third Grandfather, Second Grandfather and Lin Mo also looked at him.

He could only bite the bullet and say, "Drink? Of course, I'm drinking!"

After saying that, First Grandfather glared fiercely at the third one.

Then he dragged his somewhat numb body toward the inside of the Orphanage.

During this meal, the three grandfathers were clearly extremely happy.

They drank quite a bit of alcohol.

It was Lin Mo and Fourth Grandfather who helped them back to their rooms one by one.

"It's getting late, Fourth Grandfather, you should get some rest early too."

After Lin Mo finally escorted Fourth Grandfather back to his room, he gave a word of advice and prepared to return to his own room.

But he didn't expect that Fourth Grandfather would suddenly reach out and grab the corner of Lin Mo's clothes.

Lin Mo then discovered that there was a trace of rare clarity in Fourth Grandfather's usually muddled eyes.

"Lin Mo, absolutely do not reveal to anyone how you leveled up, not even to us.

Tier 1 is the limit that the Desolate Ancient Sacred Body can normally break through to.

Before breaking through to Tier 2, you must find a way to join the Spark where Su Qianxue is.

Otherwise, you will be in great danger!"