Qing Tan's Change in Attitude

The Mystic Gate Seal was quite well known in the Lin Family, mainly because its cultivation difficulty far surpassed ordinary third-grade martial arts.

There were over a hundred martial artists in the Lin Family, but the only ones who had successfully cultivated the Mystic Gate Seal were Lin Zhentian and Lin Xiao.

And now, two more had succeeded.

As spectators, Lin Xia and Qing Tan both watched them curiously. Lin Yun and Lin Dong faced each other, nodded in tacit understanding, and then began to execute the Mystic Gate Seal.

Their hands shifted nimbly, Yuan Power surged out, and in their palms, it condensed into a wondrous Light Seal. That Light Seal gave off terrifying fluctuations.

"Lin Yun's seal-forming technique is smoother and faster, and his Light Seal is more solid too," Lin Xia silently judged.

Bang!

Two Light Seals shot out from their hands at the same time, streaking swiftly toward each other. They collided in midair with a tremendous boom, causing a huge surge of Yuan Power. A fierce wind swept out, and Lin Dong was shaken back dozens of steps.

"So strong!" Lin Dong was startled, then said in admiration, "As expected, I'm still no match for you."

"You're already very impressive," Lin Yun praised.

The Mystic Gate Seal truly was extremely difficult to cultivate. If he could not grind proficiency, he might have been in an even worse state than Lin Xia.

That was the advantage of having a cheat.

"Brother Lin Yun, do you have any insights into the later parts of the Mystic Gate Seal?" Lin Dong suddenly asked.

Back when they chose the Mystic Gate Seal, it had been because they wanted to try comprehending its continuation. Through the Stone Talisman, Lin Dong had already evolved the second seal, though he had not mastered it yet.

"Sigh, it's too hard. I have some faint, vague insights, but I can never grasp the key points. I probably won't make it." Lin Yun shook his head. He did not tell Lin Dong that he already had the complete Mystic Gate Seal, afraid the blow would be too great.

"Don't be discouraged, Brother Lin Yun. It's a third-grade martial art, after all. Your talent is so good, I believe if you're given a little more time, you'll be able to deduce it," Lin Dong comforted him in a way that sounded like praise.

This kid has learned how to CPU me too... Lin Yun instantly grew wary. He knew that at this point, Lin Dong had already obtained the second seal of the Mystic Gate Seal through the Stone Talisman.

"Completing a third-grade martial art? How could that be so easy? If someone in the Body Tempering Realm could really complete it, that wouldn't be a genius, that would be a god!" Lin Dong thought to himself. He did not think Lin Yun could possibly succeed.

The first seal was ready-made, so everyone could learn it. He could accept losing to Lin Yun in that.

But the second seal was something only he had. Next time, what would Lin Yun use to surpass him?

"Brother Lin Yun, once I learn the second seal, I'll look forward to seeing the worship in your eyes." Lin Dong could not help letting his imagination run wild.

The three of them sat down, and Lin Yun passed on some of his experience with seal-forming techniques to the two of them.

As for fist techniques, Lin Dong had not learned them yet, so there was no further sparring.

Very soon, the morning passed. Their martial arts exchange was more or less complete, and both Lin Dong and Lin Xia gained quite a lot, especially Lin Xia. The experience from both of them was very useful to her, and after absorbing the experience of two people at once, she needed time to digest it.

In addition, after personally experiencing Lin Yun and Lin Dong's monstrous talent, she was now filled with confidence toward the upcoming Hunting Event.

Originally, as the number one of the Lin Family's younger generation, all the pressure had been on her. Now that Lin Yun and Lin Dong had appeared, they helped share that pressure for her.

Lin Xia recovered her big-sister demeanor and lectured the two of them. "You two need to keep working hard. Although your talent is good, you can't slack off. Standing out in the Lin Family doesn't count for much. Only those who can stand out in all of Qingyang Town can be called geniuses. Among the forces in Qingyang Town, our Lin Family can only be ranked fourth."

"Stronger than our Lin Family, there are still three major forces: the Lei Family, the Xie Family, and the Mad Blade Martial Hall."

"The younger generation of these three major forces cannot be underestimated."

"In the time to come, you must cultivate seriously. Strive to be dark horses again at the year-end Hunting Event, suppress the younger generation, and let the three major forces see that our Lin Family's juniors are not inferior either!"

Lin Yun and Lin Dong both nodded and said in unison, "We understand, Sister Lin Xia."

The topic of the Hunting Event was rather serious. Lin Dong also said solemnly, "I've heard Father mention that on the surface, the Hunting Event is a trial for young martial artists, but in reality, it is a hidden contest between the major forces. Whether one performs well or badly will directly affect the family's future interests and development."

Lin Xia nodded. "Third Uncle sees it clearly. Now that his strength has recovered, it has greatly boosted our Lin Family's reputation. At the very least, in terms of the number of Heavenly Yuan Realm experts, our Lin Family is not inferior to the three major forces. Now it depends on the competition between us younger generation members."

"If we perform well, our Lin Family can also stand shoulder to shoulder with the three major forces."

Lin Xiao's strength had already recovered. After the clan competition, he no longer remained dispirited and began participating in clan affairs, which was a joyous matter for the Lin Family.

Looking at the whole picture, the Lin Family was thriving, so the juniors were also full of fighting spirit.

"Sister Lin Xia, how are the younger generation of the three major forces?" Lin Dong asked curiously.

Lin Xia thought briefly, organized her words, and then said, "Among the Lei Family juniors, the strongest should be that fellow Lei Li. As far as I know, four months ago, he had already reached the eighth layer of Body Tempering. Now, I'm afraid he's attempting to break through to the ninth layer."

"The strongest junior of the Xie Family is Xie Yingying. She should also have the strength of the eighth layer."

"As for the Mad Blade Martial Hall, it's that fellow Wu Yun. He seems to have strength around the Body Tempering Eighth Layer as well, but that fellow also doesn't get along with the juniors of the Lei and Xie Families. He even fought Lei Li before, though in the end he still lost."

When she mentioned Xie Yingying, Lin Xia sounded somewhat like she was gnashing her teeth. It seemed her impression of her was not good.

Lin Xia added, "You two are still more than one layer behind them, so you need to hurry up and cultivate. Also, if you encounter Xie Yingying during the Hunting Event, you must help me teach her a harsh lesson."

"No problem. Sister Lin Xia's enemy is my enemy." Lin Yun agreed without the slightest hesitation.

Lin Xia smiled. "You're not going to ask how I became enemies with her?"

"No need to ask. Sister Lin Xia must be in the right," Lin Yun said with certainty.

Clearly, among girls of the same age, Lin Xia's reasoning was much bigger.

Unlike Qing Tan, who was simply beyond reason!

"Your sister hasn't doted on you for nothing." Lin Xia was very satisfied with Lin Yun's answer.

"That's about enough exchange for today. Thank you two. I gained a lot. I should strike while the iron is hot and go back to put it into practice properly now. Maybe in the future, I won't even need you two to stand up for me. I'll be able to deal with that bitch Xie Yingying myself."

"I also need to go back and properly absorb everything. Brother Lin Yun taught me too much experience," Lin Dong said as he stood up.

"Let's go, Qing Tan!"

"Brother Lin Dong, you go on ahead," Qing Tan said calmly, unmoved.

"Hm?"

Lin Dong was slightly surprised.

Qing Tan had actually refused him. In the past, wherever he went, Qing Tan had followed, like a little tagalong he could not shake off no matter what.

Now that she suddenly was not following, it caught him off guard.

This girl seemed to have changed, slowly turning into the shape of Lin Yun, Brother.

Lin Yun spoke at just the right time. "You all head back first. I'll give Qing Tan a little more guidance. Her martial arts talent is pretty good. Maybe one day she'll surpass you all."

Lin Dong thought of the Falling Rock Fist Qing Tan was practicing. Lin Yun, Brother, was also proficient in it, and Qing Tan's talent really was quite high.

He had not practiced Falling Rock Fist himself, so when he had guided Qing Tan before, he had not done a very good job. If anything, Qing Tan had seemed a little disdainful of him. Now that she could receive personal pointers from Lin Yun, Brother, it was actually her good fortune.

"All right, Lin Yun, Brother. Be a little stricter with her. This girl loves slacking off more than anything," Lin Dong took the chance to tease.

"I do not. Brother Lin Dong, don't talk nonsense," Qing Tan argued, her little face flushing red.

Lin Yun said, "Don't worry. I'll make sure Qing Tan is completely transformed."

In the blink of an eye, only Lin Yun and Qing Tan remained on the back mountain.

"Brother Lin Yun, let's start. How are you planning to teach me?" Qing Tan looked at Lin Yun, full of fighting spirit.