Spiritual power grinding disc, Black Dragon Village attacks!

After hearing Lin Yi's words, Little Mink's small eyes lit up instantly. It licked its lips and said, "Reshaping a physical body is too far off. Right now, I need Spirit Medicine that can nourish Demonic Spirits, like that Fire Ancestor Demonic Flower from last time."

"No problem, I will do my best to help you find some. If the opportunity arises, I can also find some Demonic Spirits for you," Lin Yi nodded slightly and said.

"However, the prerequisite is that I must become stronger. Don't doubt me; right now, besides me, who else can help you?"

Little Mink fell silent for a moment before saying, "Speak, what do you want to know?"

"Can this Stone Talisman Space quickly improve Spiritual Energy or Yuan Power?" Lin Yi asked, his eyes flickering.

"There is a way to accelerate the improvement of Spiritual Energy, but as for Yuan Power, there isn't," Little Mink pondered for a moment before replying.

"Moreover, you must be able to endure that kind of suffering; otherwise, it will all be in vain."

"Take me to try it," Lin Yi said immediately upon hearing this.

"Follow me. This Stone Talisman Space is very complex, but most things are sealed off. Fortunately, the place you need is still accessible."

Little Mink nodded, then turned and shot into the darkness. Lin Yi followed without hesitation.

In the darkness, Lin Yi followed closely behind Little Mink, taking a path that was extremely twisted.

After a long while, the Little Mink in front suddenly vanished, and a faint white glow suddenly bloomed before Lin Yi's eyes.

Within that white glow, Lin Yi saw two massive crystal grinding mills slowly rotating.

As the mills rotated, a unique fluctuation slowly radiated outward.

"This is the Spiritual Grinding Mill, the very place that can help you accelerate your Spiritual Energy cultivation speed."

Little Mink had appeared on Lin Yi's shoulder at some point. It pointed its claw toward the intersection of the two crystal grinding mills, where the white light condensed, making even the space seem slightly distorted.

"How do I use it?" Lin Yi examined the crystal grinding mills and asked.

Little Mink did not hide anything and directly explained the method for using the Spiritual Grinding Mill.

After listening, Lin Yi took a deep breath, leaped forward, and charged into the ball of light at the intersection of the two massive mills.

The next instant, under an irresistible force, Lin Yi lost control of his body. Immediately after, he felt his body begin to crack inch by inch until it turned into drifting specks of spiritual light, only to then gather and reform.

Repeating this cycle over and over, the process was simply agonizing!

Little Mink, watching from the side, saw the playfulness in its eyes fade significantly, and the look it gave Lin Yi carried a hint of admiration.

"Kid, not bad. You actually endured nine cycles straight..."

When Lin Yi returned to Little Mink's side, it waved its small claw and said with a smile.

Lin Yi managed a weak smile in return; compared to Lin Dong in the original story, he was still a notch inferior.

However, Lin Yi accepted this result calmly; after all, he was originally just an ordinary person.

Afterward, Little Mink suggested that Lin Yi obtain some Spirit Medicine capable of nourishing Spiritual Energy, then it darted back into the darkness.

After Little Mink left, Lin Yi moved his mind and exited the Spiritual Space.

Following this, Lin Yi joined Lin Zhentian in that special mountain cave to cultivate by absorbing the Yang Gang Qi. Of course, he did not neglect his Spiritual Energy cultivation.

In the blink of an eye, another half month passed.

Three months had passed since the last sale of Yang Yuan Stones.

Although they had spent one month less mining than last time, because their proficiency in mining had increased, the total amount of Yang Yuan Stones excavated over these three months was significantly higher than the previous batch.

Lin Zhentian exited his cultivation state with some reluctance, yet he decided to personally escort this batch of Yang Yuan Stones to Flame City for sale.

The profits from selling Yang Yuan Stones were simply too important to the entire Lin Family.

Moreover, Lin Zhentian had received some bad news.

"I fear this transport trip will not be as easy as the last one. There is information indicating that our Lin Family's batch of Yang Yuan Stones has likely attracted some hungry wolves..."

Inside a hall at Ironwood Manor, Lin Zhentian looked at Lin Xiao and the others with a grave expression and said in a deep voice.

"Oh? Could it be that the Lei Family is planning to make a move?" Upon hearing this, the expressions of Lin Xiao and the others changed.

"Heh, Lei Bao is cunning and treacherous; how could he act so easily? According to the information received, the ones eyeing our Lin Family's batch of Yang Yuan Stones this time should be the Black Dragon Stronghold," Lin Zhentian sneered.

The Black Dragon Stronghold was a relatively famous bandit force within a few hundred miles of Qingyang Town, possessing two leaders at the Heaven Origin Realm. These two had quite a loud reputation in Qingyang Town.

Lin Xiao frowned and said, "How would the Black Dragon Stronghold know that we are transporting a large batch of Yang Yuan Stones?"

"Heh heh, there is likely no shortage of the Lei Family's schemes in this. It seems they have grown suspicious of our Lin Family's recent actions," Lin Zhentian sneered.

"Father, are you saying that the Black Dragon Stronghold is being driven by the Lei Family?" Lin Ken and Lin Mang, standing to the side, darkened in expression.

"Based on my understanding of Lei Bao, that is most likely the case," Lin Zhentian nodded slightly, his gaze cold.

He pondered for a moment, then continued, "This time, I will personally lead the caravan, with Lin Xiao and Lin Mang accompanying me. Lin Ken and Yi'er will hold down the fort at Ironwood Manor. I want to see if that Black Dragon Stronghold truly dares to strike at my Lin Family!"

"Grandfather, I actually have a different idea," at this moment, Lin Yi suddenly spoke up from the side.

"Oh? What idea does Yi'er have?" Lin Zhentian no longer viewed Lin Yi as a child and placed great importance on his opinions.

Lin Yi smiled slightly and said, "Since Grandfather believes the Black Dragon Stronghold might strike at us, why not strike first? We could go directly to wipe out the Black Dragon Stronghold, and then go to sell the Yang Yuan Stones in peace."

Lin Zhentian pondered for a long while, then shook his head and said, "If we do that, Lei Bao might contact other bandits, turning the situation into one where the enemy is in the dark and we are in the light."

"Now that we know ourselves and the enemy, we have three Heaven Origin Realm experts on our side. We can rest easy and wait for the Black Dragon Stronghold to walk right into our trap. As for the Lei Family, I will deal with them once I break through to the Yuan Dan Stage!"

With the special Yang Gang Qi found deep within the mine, Lin Zhentian was now full of confidence.

Lin Yi nodded and said, "I understand."

As for the fact that the Black Dragon Stronghold would not attack the caravan but would instead target Ironwood Manor, Lin Yi thought about it but decided not to say anything.

This was because Lin Yi was not certain if the Black Dragon Stronghold's operational plan would remain the same as in the original story.

Furthermore, with both him and Lin Ken staying behind to guard Ironwood Manor, if the Black Dragon Stronghold dared to come, they would only be seeking their own destruction!

Once the plan was settled, Lin Zhentian took Lin Xiao and Lin Mang, leading a large group of men to escort several crates of Yang Yuan Stones along with some Ironwood used as a cover, heading toward Flame City in a grand procession.

Before the team departed, Lin Yi found Lin Xiao privately and gave him a batch of Yang Yuan Pills, asking him to help purchase Spirit Medicine that could restore Spiritual Energy.

Watching the caravan leave, Lin Ken shouted sternly to the men remaining behind, "Keep your eyes peeled! If there is any sign of trouble, signal immediately. Do not let any suspicious characters into the manor!"

"Yes!"

Hearing Lin Ken's shout, a chorus of responses rang out from the towering courtyard walls.

Lin Yi and Lin Ken did not stay on the walls the entire time, but they would climb up to patrol every now and then.

Rumble!

Suddenly, Lin Yi's vast Spiritual Energy sensed the sound of galloping hooves coming from outside Ironwood Manor.

With a few flashes, Lin Yi leaped onto the courtyard wall and gazed into the distance, only to see a group of men and horses charging rapidly toward the end of the road outside Ironwood Manor, kicking up a sky full of dust.

"Attention everyone, the Black Dragon Stronghold is attacking! Prepare for battle!"

Lin Yi took a deep breath, his clear voice echoing throughout Ironwood Manor.

Lin Ken quickly climbed onto the wall as well, and as he looked at the sky filled with yellow dust, a look of gravity surged into his eyes.