We Both Have Them, So Stop Hiding Yours

"Xiao Yun, do you know this Lin Dong?" Luo Tong asked doubtfully.

"Why do you look so much better the moment you see Lin Dong?"

"No, maybe we just hit it off at first sight!" Wu Yun argued.

By then, the battle on the competition platform had already reached a fever pitch. Lin Dong's performance drew cries of surprise from the spectators.

"Body Tempering Layer Six? Lin Dong actually broke through to the sixth level!"

Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap! Clap!

"Nine sounds! I never thought Lin Dong had trained the Through-Back Fist to such a level."

Lin Dong completely suppressed the highly favored Lin Yun, stunning everyone.

As expected, Lin Dong won! The people beside Wu Yun all looked at him in surprise. Before the match, everyone had favored Lin Yun. Only Wu Yun had been confident that Lin Dong would win.

Yet he had clearly only just met Lin Dong.

There was only one explanation: Wu Yun had incredibly discerning eyes.

The competition continued, and Lin Dong smoothly advanced into the top ten! His dark-horse potential had fully revealed itself.

When they drew lots again, the strongest contestants, Lin Hong and Lin Xia, were matched against each other early. Both were at the Body Tempering Seventh Level and evenly matched. They knocked each other off the stone platform at the same time, and Lin Ken declared the match a draw. Everyone felt that no one could challenge Lin Hong and Lin Xia, so the two were placed jointly first.

Meanwhile, Lin Dong defeated his opponent and took third place.

Lin Hong, who had taken first place, leered at Qing Tan, then shot Lin Dong a provocative glance. He was about to ask Lin Zhentian to betroth Qing Tan to him.

"That idiot's face is begging to be punched," Wu Yun remarked blandly.

Lin Dong said, "I think so too."

The two exchanged smiles. Lin Dong then rose to his feet. "Cousin Lin Hong, I may not be much, but would you be willing to offer me some guidance?"

His words stirred up a thousand waves. Everyone in the arena turned to look.

"Has Lin Dong gone mad? He actually dares to challenge Lin Hong?" Lin Xia blurted out.

She then looked at Wu Yun. She had seen the way the two had acted earlier. "You still think he can win?"

"Of course!" Wu Yun answered without hesitation.

"I've even prepared his congratulatory gift."

Seeing how much Wu Yun believed in Lin Dong, even Qing Tan, who had been nervous beside them, could not help but gain some confidence.

Lin Dong and Lin Hong stepped onto the stone platform and faced each other head-on, fighting fiercely. Lin Dong finally revealed his true strength—he too was at the Body Tempering Seventh Level.

Everyone was shocked!

On the platform, both used the Eight Desolations Palm. However, Lin Dong's Eight Desolations Palm had been refined through the Stone Talisman's practice simulations, making it even more flawless. He steadily gained the upper hand over Lin Hong.

A moment later, the arrogant Lin Hong was sent flying off the stone platform in a miserable state.

Lin Dong had won cleanly and decisively!

The arena fell silent. No one had expected the Clan Competition to end like this.

Lin Dong had surprised everyone!

"Good, very good!"

Lin Zhentian was overjoyed.

After Lin Xiao, the Lin Family had produced another Lin Dong.

Lin Xiao was equally thrilled.

"He really won!" Surprise flashed through Lin Xia's eyes. If Lin Dong could defeat Lin Hong, that proved he was stronger than her as well.

Does this guy know Lin Dong too well...? Lin Xia looked at Wu Yun in confusion.

However, Wu Yun had been staring at Lin Dong the whole time.

Am I, a living, breathing beauty, really not as good-looking as Lin Dong? Lin Xia felt frustrated. Every young man present liked looking at her. Only this Wu Yun kept his gaze fixed on Lin Dong.

At that moment, Lin Hong, who had already fallen off the stone platform, suddenly sprang up and rushed onto the platform to continue attacking Lin Dong.

"Lin Dong, watch out!" Wu Yun called out in warning.

Lin Dong reacted at once, grabbing Lin Hong tightly and preparing to throw him off the stone platform again.

"Get lost!"

At that moment, Lin Hong's father, Lin Mang, made his move. He leaped toward the stone platform, ready to attack Lin Dong.

Lin Xiao, having heard Wu Yun's warning, reacted immediately as well. Seeing Lin Mang make his move, he rushed forward without hesitation.

The strength of the Heavenly Origin Stage erupted, easily blocking Lin Mang.

Everyone was stunned!

Lin Xiao's strength had recovered!

At this point, Wu Yun smiled easily. In truth, everything would have gone smoothly even without his warning! The reason he had gone out of his way was to deliberately put on a show for Lin Dong.

He wanted to use this to close the distance between them.

The Stone Talisman was Lin Dong's greatest secret. Only by earning enough of Lin Dong's trust could he share in that cheat! There was another reason as well. Wu Yun's system had just refreshed the next sign-in mission: sign in at the Qingyang Hunting Conference! This made Wu Yun suspect that his system was closely connected to Lin Dong, the Child of Destiny in this world. The refreshed sign-in missions were all related to Lin Dong.

In the future, he would inevitably have to get close to Lin Dong! Since he did not want to become Lin Dong's enemy, being friends was the best choice!

"Now that the winner of the Clan Competition has been decided, you should deliver this gift." Luo Tong handed the Third-Grade Spiritual Medicine, wrapped in a Brocade Box, to Wu Yun and teased him. He had already seen that Wu Yun and Lin Dong were "mutually smitten." Lin Dong's performance had also convinced him that he was a rare talent worth befriending.

"Elder Lin, my master specifically instructed me that the Clan Competition is a major event for the Lin Family. To congratulate the Lin Family's young genius for emerging, this Third-Grade Spiritual Medicine is presented to the winner of the Clan Competition as a gift," Wu Yun said to Lin Zhentian at the head of the gathering as he walked over to Lin Dong with the spiritual medicine.

"You are very thoughtful. Please convey my regards to Martial Hall Master Luo!"

Wu Yun took the opportunity to hand the spiritual medicine to Lin Dong beside him.

Lin Xiao said, "Dong'er, why haven't you thanked Senior Brother Wu?"

"Thank you, Senior Brother Wu!" Lin Dong looked at Wu Yun gratefully.

"Just call me Big Brother. No need to thank me—this is glory you earned for yourself!" Wu Yun said with a smile.

"Please stay the night, Big Brother Wu. Lin Dong would also like to seek your guidance!"

Lin Dong's invitation was sincere.

He had many doubts in his heart and wanted to speak with Wu Yun.

"That's right. Nephew Wu Yun is a genius among the younger generation. Why not stay another night and spar with the Lin Family juniors? Let them know that there is always someone greater out there, so they do not become arrogant and complacent," Lin Ken said, taking the initiative to invite him as well.

It would be wonderful if they could deepen their relationship with the Mad Blade Martial Arts School!

Wu Yun looked at Luo Tong.

"Brother Luo Tong, we can also exchange a few moves," Lin Xiao added, inviting Luo Tong as well. He knew Luo Tong was the one leading the group.

"Haha, then we'll impose on you!"

Luo Tong agreed.

The Lin Family held a banquet for everyone, and Lin Zhentian rewarded Lin Dong with two more Third-Grade Spiritual Medicines.

That afternoon, Wu Yun sparred with Lin Dong and the others.

He was already at the peak of Body Tempering Layer Eight, only a step away from the ninth level.

Combined with the Third-Grade Martial Art Mad Thunder Saber that he cultivated, aside from Lin Dong, no one else could last more than three moves against him.

Only Lin Dong lasted ten moves!

Wu Yun had given the younger generation of the Lin Family a small lesson.

After finally dealing with everyone, Wu Yun and Lin Dong had a chance to speak alone.

"Big Brother Wu, earlier you said that I have one too. What did you mean? What were you referring to?" Lin Dong asked cautiously, not revealing his own trump card first.

"Lin Dong, I've always liked being straightforward. I think you're someone worth befriending, so let's not beat around the bush. I believe you sensed it earlier too."

Wu Yun looked at him seriously. "You and I have similar things."

"Your strength improved so quickly because of that thing, I presume. I'm the same!" Wu Yun said with absolute certainty, staring at him blankly... We both have cheats, so stop hiding yours!