Thirty-Six Forms of Zhenwu

"Seriously? Lin Shan actually lost?"

"How is that possible?!"

"Lin Shan's cultivation was clearly higher, and he'd even learned a first-grade martial art. How could he lose?"

At that moment, the surrounding spectators were all left dumbfounded.

No matter how they thought about it, they could not understand why Lin Shan had lost.

At this moment, Qing Tan, who had also been stunned, finally came back to her senses.

She looked at Lin Fan with a face full of admiration, raised a thumb, and praised, "Lin Fan Bro, you're amazing!"

"Oh? Is that so? Then how about sparring with me too?"

A voice suddenly rang out. A white-robed youth appeared before them in just a few flashes from the direction of the Lin Family.

The youth looked about fifteen or sixteen. His features were quite handsome, and he exuded an air of arrogance.

The moment he appeared, the expressions of everyone in the crowd changed, fear flashing in their eyes.

Qing Tan's little face also changed, and worry welled up in her eyes.

That was because this youth was Lin Shan's older brother, Lin Hong, one of the top three among the younger generation of the Lin Family.

When Lin Shan saw him, his face lit up with delight. "Brother, help me teach Lin Fan a lesson!"

Lin Hong nodded and looked at Lin Fan. "I never expected Cousin Lin Fan to defeat someone stronger than himself. It seems you've cultivated quite an impressive martial art. My hands have been itching, and I'd like to exchange pointers with you, Cousin Lin Fan."

"Lin Fan Bro, don't agree to him!"

Qing Tan secretly tugged at Lin Fan's sleeve and spoke in a low voice.

Lin Hong was not like Lin Shan. It was said that his cultivation was already close to the Body Tempering Sixth Level. She did not think Lin Fan could defeat him.

"Sister Qing Tan, it's been quite some time since we last met!"

Lin Hong chuckled. As he looked at Qing Tan, a strange glimmer flickered in his eyes.

Though Qing Tan was still young, her brows and eyes were picturesque, her skin whiter than snow, giving people a startlingly breathtaking feeling.

In all of Qingyang Town, nearly every young man secretly admired her.

Naturally, he was among them.

He had even asked his father to propose marriage, but because his father did not get along with Qing Tan's father, the proposal had been flatly rejected.

Upon hearing Lin Hong's words, Qing Tan's curved brows could not help but furrow. Pursing her little lips, she said, "Lin Hong, we're not close. You don't get to call me Sister Qing Tan."

Qing Tan's words immediately made Lin Hong's expression stiffen.

He truly had not expected Qing Tan to dare humiliate him in public.

Lin Hong knew that it was all because of Lin Fan.

Because the person Qing Tan liked was Lin Fan.

At that thought, coldness flickered in his eyes.

Falling Rock Fist!

Lin Hong also unleashed this low-grade martial skill.

However, as he used it, a faint glow emerged from his body. He was using Yuan Power.

This sight shocked everyone around them.

Being able to use Yuan Power meant that Lin Hong had broken through to the Body Tempering Sixth Level.

After reaching this realm, one would undergo a qualitative leap.

Whether it was one's body or martial arts, both would become terrifying with the support of Yuan Power.

"Both of you, stop right now!"

Suddenly, an angry shout came from afar.

However, Lin Hong, consumed by rage, not only failed to stop upon hearing the voice, but instead smashed his fist toward Lin Fan at even greater speed.

It was as though he would not be able to vent the hatred in his heart unless he severely injured Lin Fan.

Faced with Lin Hong's attack, Lin Fan could only take it head-on.

He spread his hands wide like a great bird soaring into the sky and silently shouted in his heart:

Thirty-Six Forms of Zhenwu, Second Form, Hanging Cloud Hand!

At that moment, Lin Fan also used the sole strand of Yuan Power within his body.

His hands suddenly swept out, and his entire body turned into an illusory blur. At an incredibly terrifying speed, he arrived before Lin Hong and forcefully brushed forward.

Bang!

The strike landed, and Lin Hong seemed to have suffered a heavy blow.

Then, before everyone's horrified eyes, he spat out blood and flew backward.

He looked even more miserable than Lin Shan.

"You've gone too far! Do you even have any respect for me?"

At that moment, the owner of the voice that had tried to stop them finally arrived.

She was a girl in red, around seventeen or eighteen years old, older than everyone else present. Her appearance was quite pretty, and her brown ponytail hung straight to her waist. Her slightly raised brows carried a heroic spirit no less than that of a man.

However, her pretty face was currently filled with anger.

"Sister Lin Xia!"

Seeing her, everyone around them respectfully greeted her.

Lin Xia was the daughter of the Lin Family Patriarch's eldest son. Though she was a girl, she was the most outstanding member of the Lin Family's younger generation. More than half a year ago, she had already broken through to the Body Tempering Sixth Level.

Because of this, Lin Xia was highly valued by the Patriarch. Even her martial arts were personally taught by him.

If she had not been a woman, she likely would have become the future heir to the position of Patriarch long ago.

Lin Xia walked into the field and coldly looked at Lin Hong. "Lin Hong, do you think that just because you've broken through to the Body Tempering Sixth Level, you no longer need to listen to me?"

"I wouldn't dare!"

Naturally, Lin Hong did not dare act presumptuously before Lin Xia.

Whether in status or strength, she surpassed him.

"You wouldn't dare?"

Lin Xia sneered. "You dared to use Yuan Power in a spar with a member of the Lin Family."

"Sister Lin Xia, aren't you being far too biased toward Lin Fan?"

Lin Hong said unhappily, "I'm the one who got injured!"

Lin Xia snorted. "If Lin Fan had not been so capable, someone else would likely have been seriously injured by you!"

As she spoke, she looked toward Lin Shan beside them. "Lin Shan, help your brother back. I will truthfully report today's matter to the family."

"Yes."

Lin Shan answered, helped his brother up, and slowly headed toward the Lin Family.

After the two left, Lin Xia looked strangely at Lin Fan and asked, "Lin Fan, you're only at the third level of Body Tempering now, right? How do you have Yuan Power? And the martial art you used just now seemed to be of a fairly high grade as well?"

"Sister Lin Xia, I have no comment on that matter!"

Lin Fan replied blandly.

What a joke. These are all my secrets. How could I possibly tell an outsider?

Although Lin Xia had favored him just now, Lin Fan knew it was not because she had a good or close relationship with him.

Lin Xia was the leading figure among the Lin Family's younger generation and had always liked to uphold justice. If he had been the one in the wrong, she definitely would not have taken his side.

"Hmph!"

Hearing that, Lin Xia snorted in dissatisfaction. "Fine, don't tell me. What's so great about it?"

"If there's nothing else, I'll take my leave."

Lin Fan said this, then turned and left.

"Goodbye, Sister Lin Xia!"

Qing Tan smiled at Lin Xia, then skipped after Lin Fan.