Peak Dou Shi

He had lived for so many years, traveled far and wide, seen countless cultivators, and heard innumerable strange tales.

But this was the first time he had heard of someone becoming stronger by eating.

Yet the facts were right before him, leaving him no choice but to believe.

After a long silence, Lin Xiaotian spoke, his voice turning complicated.

"Lin Feng, before... when Hu'er bullied you, I turned a blind eye because I thought you were crippled and not worth it. But now..."

He paused, then suddenly gave Lin Feng a deep look. "Now, I apologize to you."

Lin Feng was slightly stunned.

Lin Xiaotian continued, "I, Lin Xiaotian, am not a good man, but I am not unreasonable either. You became stronger through your own abilities. I respect that. As for Hu'er, I will discipline him. From now on, if anyone in the Lin Family dares bully you again, come find me."

Lin Feng fell silent for a moment, then nodded. "Thank you, Second Uncle."

Lin Xiaotian waved his hand. "No need to thank me. Your strength is your own achievement. But—"

He looked at Lin Feng, his gaze sharpening. "Lin Feng, remember this. An ordinary man commits no crime, but possessing a treasure brings trouble. The fewer people who know your secret, the better."

"I came today because Hu'er egged me on. But in the future, others will come. When that time comes, they may not be as easy to talk to as I am."

Lin Feng nodded. "I understand."

Lin Xiaotian gave him another look, then turned and left.

When he reached the door, he suddenly stopped and said without looking back,

"Three months from now will be the family Grand Competition. I hope to see you there."

With that, he pushed open the door and walked