Fiend Body

No one had expected the Blood Robe Sect to come to Qingyang Town in such a menacing fashion, seeking to hold the Lin Family accountable, only for things to end this way.

This outcome had shocked not only the major forces of Qingyang Town, who had been lurking in the shadows, but also Lin Zhentian, Lin Xiao, and the others.

The Lin Family, main hall.

Lin Zhentian sat at the head of the table, with Lin Dong seated at the uppermost place to his right. Lin Xiao sat across from him, while Lin Ken sat farther down.

The seating arrangement alone made it clear that Lin Dong now held a position second only to Lin Zhentian in the entire Lin Family.

"Ahem, Dong'er, I never imagined you had such skills—that you could kill Wei Tong."

Even now, Lin Zhentian still felt as if he were dreaming. Wei Tong had been a powerful expert at the Lesser Perfection of the Yuan Dan Realm. Even across all of Yan City, he had been a force to be reckoned with.

Lin Dong let out an awkward laugh and hurriedly explained, "Grandpa, it wasn't really like that. Wei Tong was careless, and I managed to catch him off guard and kill him."

Those weren't Lin Dong's own words. When he'd asked at the time, Cang Wu had told him that offhand.

Whether Lin Zhentian believed it or not, Lin Dong certainly didn't. Cang Wu had seemed completely at ease. Even if Wei Tong hadn't made that opening at the end, allowing Cang Wu to drain his Primal Energy with Devouring Power, he still wouldn't have lasted much longer before losing.

Lin Zhentian merely smiled, unconcerned, and said cheerfully, "Dong'er, humility is a good thing, but you don't need to sell yourself short. Whether Wei Tong was careless or not, the fact that you killed him proves that you have the strength to at least trade blows with an expert at the Lesser Perfection of the Yuan Dan Realm!"

At that, Lin Zhentian felt his blood stir, and a hint of anticipation rose within him.

Lin Dong was still so young, and he hadn't even reached the Primal Core Realm, yet he already possessed such strength. If he managed to break through to the Primal Core Realm in the future, his strength would surely rise to another level.

"Actually, I was only able to deal with Wei Tong because I received guidance from a mysterious senior while cultivating in the back mountains a few days ago."

Lin Dong spoke up at once. He had naturally discussed this with Cang Wu beforehand.

Cang Wu didn't think much of it. There was nothing particularly strange about such a thing. As long as Lin Dong didn't reveal that he was the Lord of Devourment, it would be fine. The Demon Prison hadn't yet begun to move openly.

"Oh? A mysterious senior?"

Lin Zhentian stiffened at that, and Lin Xiao and the others all turned to look at Lin Dong.

"That senior thought highly of Dong'er. It's his good fortune, and the good fortune of the Lin Family as well. In any case, he helped our family through this crisis. We must repay him for this kindness."

After Lin Dong nodded, Lin Zhentian considered the matter for a moment before speaking.

"Dong'er, go to the clan treasury later and take three spirit medicines to give to that senior. Whether or not he considers them worthy, our Lin Family must show proper courtesy."

"Yes, Grandpa. I understand."

Lin Dong nodded lightly, feeling a little pleased. He lacked spirit medicines for cultivation, but he'd been reluctant to keep taking them from the family in large quantities.

Now that Lin Zhentian had offered, he naturally wouldn't refuse. As for Senior Cang Wu, he had no physical body and couldn't make use of the spirit medicines anyway.

"By the way, Dong'er, what are your plans for the next little while?"

"Grandpa, I'd like to go to Yan City in the next couple of days."

Lin Dong was still thinking about the Yin Yang Qi Cang Wu had mentioned. Qingyang Town was a small place, and he wouldn't find out much there, so he could only go to Yan City and try his luck.

Lin Zhentian nodded and agreed. "All right. Remember to take plenty of Yang Yuan Stones. If you come across a suitable treasure, you can buy it and give it to that senior."

"Mm, Grandpa. I understand."

Once they were done talking and there was nothing else for him, Lin Dong left the main hall, went to the clan treasury to collect three spirit medicines, then returned to his room to cultivate.

Lin Dong had gained quite a lot from today's battle. He had developed a whole new understanding of both combat techniques and the use of Primal Energy and Spiritual Power.

While Lin Dong shut himself away at home to cultivate, news of Wei Tong's death gradually spread as the Blood Robe Sect members fled back to Yan City.

The following afternoon, Lin Dong was cultivating in his room with pills extracted from the spirit medicines when someone knocked on his door.

"Brother Lin Dong, Grandpa is calling for you. A distinguished guest came all the way from Yan City to meet you."

"Sure, I'll be right there."

With a creak, the door opened, and Lin Dong stepped out of his room. He was just about to ask what was going on when his expression shifted slightly. Seeing this, Lin Qingtan looked at him curiously and asked, "Brother Lin Dong, what's wrong?"

"It's nothing. Let's go."

Lin Dong answered with a light laugh, then quietly asked in his mind, Senior Cang Wu, what exactly is this Fiend Body?

"It's a special constitution, and a rather impressive one at that. Its cultivation speed is extremely fast in the early stages, and the pure Yin Fiend Qi it wields is also quite formidable. However..."

Cang Wu spoke softly. He paused, then continued as Lin Dong looked at him tensely, "However, those with a Fiend Body suffer quite a bit in the early stages. The eruptions of Yin Fiend Qi aren't easy for ordinary people to endure. Also, because of her constitution, she can't absorb Yang Gang Qi."

"She can't absorb Yang Gang Qi? Senior Cang Wu, does that mean Qingtan will never be able to break through to the Earth Yuan Realm?"

Lin Dong looked extremely anxious. The Heavenly Yuan Realm required one to absorb Yang Gang Qi, and only when Yang Gang Qi and Earth Fiend Qi converged in harmony could one break through to the Primal Core Realm.

"If she were trapped in the Earth Yuan Realm for her entire life, she'd be a cripple, not someone with a special constitution."

Cang Wu rolled his eyes. He felt that he'd have to make Lin Dong study properly someday, so he could cultivate his character and learn to keep his composure.

"Don't worry. I have a way. Just have her absorb Yin Fiend Qi with all her strength, and look for spirit medicines containing Yin Fiend Qi while you're at it."

After hearing Cang Wu's words, Lin Dong felt reassured at once. The weight on his mind finally lifted.

That was right. Senior Cang Wu was none other than the renowned Lord of Devourment, one of the Eight Ancient Lords. With his knowledge, he would surely have a way to deal with this.

Thinking this, Lin Dong relaxed considerably. He walked with Lin Qingtan toward the Lin Family's main hall, chatting and laughing along the way.

As soon as they reached the hall, Lin Dong heard voices inside, and couldn't help but pause.

The voice coming from within sounded like a woman's.