Fiend Body

No one expected that the Blood Robe Sect's aggressive advance into Qingyang Town to confront the Lin Family would end in such a manner.

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

Lin Family, Assembly Hall.

Lin Zhentian sat at the head of the table, while Lin Dong occupied the seat of honor to his right. Opposite him sat Lin Xiao, with Lin Ken below.

This seating arrangement alone indicated Lin Dong's current status within the Lin Family—second only to one person.

"Cough, cough, Dong'er, I never imagined you possessed such means to kill that Wei Tong."

Even at this moment, Lin Zhentian felt as if he were dreaming. Wei Tong was a powerhouse at the Lesser Perfection of the Yuan Dan Realm, a formidable figure even in Yan City.

Lin Dong chuckled dryly and quickly explained.

"Grandpa, it wasn't really like that. It was mainly because Wei Tong was careless, which allowed me to seize an opening and kill him."

These words weren't Lin Dong's own; they were what Cang Wu had casually told him when Lin Dong had inquired at the time.

Whether Lin Zhentian believed it or not, Lin Dong certainly didn't. Cang Wu had appeared so at ease that even if Wei Tong hadn't exposed that weakness at the end and been drained of his Primal Energy by Cang Wu's Devouring Power, he wouldn't have lasted much longer before being defeated.

Lin Zhentian smiled dismissively, chuckling as he spoke.

"Dong'er, modesty is a virtue, but there's no need to belittle yourself. Regardless of whether Wei Tong was careless, your ability to kill him is enough to prove that you at least possess the strength to contend with a powerhouse at the Lesser Perfection of the Yuan Dan Realm!"

Speaking of this, Lin Zhentian's heart surged with emotion, even giving rise to a sense of anticipation.

How old was Lin Dong? He hadn't even entered the Primal Core Realm yet, and he already displayed such combat prowess. If he were to successfully break through to the Primal Core Realm in the future, his strength would likely reach another level.

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

Lin Dong immediately stated this, a decision he had discussed with Cang Wu.

Cang Wu didn't pay much attention to it. Such a matter wasn't particularly strange, as long as his identity as the Lord of Devourment wasn't revealed. The Demon Prison hadn't started its large-scale activities yet.

"Oh? A mysterious senior?"

Lin Zhentian's body trembled at the words, and Lin Xiao and the others also turned their gaze to Lin Dong.

"It is Dong'er's fortune, and also the Lin Family's fortune, that the senior took notice of him. Regardless, he helped our Lin Family overcome this crisis. Our Lin Family is certainly indebted."

After seeing Lin Dong nod, Lin Zhentian pondered for a moment before speaking.

"Dong'er, go to the clan treasury later and retrieve three spiritual herbs to offer to that senior. Regardless of whether others deem them worthy, our Lin Family must maintain proper etiquette."

"Yes, Grandpa, I understand."

Lin Dong nodded slightly, a flicker of joy in his heart. He lacked spiritual herbs for his cultivation and was reluctant to constantly acquire them from the family in large quantities.

Now that Lin Zhentian had personally spoken, he naturally wouldn't refuse. As for Senior Cang Wu, he had no physical body and wouldn't be able to use these spiritual herbs.

"By the way, Dong'er, what are your plans now?"

"Grandpa, I want to go to Yan City for a couple of days."

Lin Dong still remembered Cang Wu's mention of Yin Yang Qi. Qingyang Town was a small place, and he wouldn't be able to find any information here. He could only try his luck in Yan City.

Lin Zhentian nodded gently and agreed.

"Alright. Remember to bring plenty of Yang Yuan Stones then. If you encounter any suitable treasures, you can also buy one as a gift for that senior."

"Mm, Grandpa, I understand."

Afterward, seeing that his presence was no longer needed, Lin Dong left the assembly hall, went to the clan treasury to collect the three spiritual herbs, and then returned to his room to cultivate.

Today's battle had brought Lin Dong significant gains. Both in terms of combat techniques and the use of Primal Energy and Spiritual Power, he had gained new insights.

While Lin Dong was in seclusion cultivating at home, the news of Wei Tong's death, carried by the fleeing members of the Blood Robe Sect back to Yan City, gradually spread.

The next day, in the afternoon, as Lin Dong was cultivating in his room using pills extracted from spiritual herbs, his door was knocked upon.

"Brother Lin Dong, Grandpa is calling for you. He said a distinguished guest from Yan City specifically came to see you."

"Alright, I'm coming."

With a creak, the door opened, and Lin Dong stepped out. Just as he was about to ask something, his expression changed slightly. Lin Qingtan, seeing this, looked at Lin Dong curiously and asked.

"Brother Lin Dong, what's wrong?"

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

Lin Dong replied with a light smile, and then, in his heart, he quietly asked.

"Senior Cang Wu, what exactly is this Fiend Body?"

"It's a special physique, and an extremely good one at that. Its early-stage cultivation speed is exceptionally fast, and its pure Yin Fiend Qi possesses formidable power. However..."

Cang Wu spoke softly, pausing before continuing amidst Lin Dong's anxious expression.

"However, the possessor of the Fiend Body experiences considerable pain in the early stages. The eruption of Yin Fiend Qi is not easily endured by ordinary people. Furthermore, due to its special nature, she cannot absorb Yang Gang Qi."

"Cannot absorb Yang Gang Qi? Senior Cang Wu, doesn't that mean Qing Tan will never be able to break through to the Earth Yuan Realm?"

Lin Dong's face was filled with anxiety. To reach the Heavenly Yuan Realm, one must absorb Yang Gang Qi. Only through the harmonious interplay of Yang Gang Qi and Earth Fiend Qi can one break through to the Primal Core Realm.

"If she's confined to the Earth Yuan Realm for her entire life, then she's merely a waste body, not a special physique."

Cang Wu couldn't help but roll his eyes. He felt it necessary to make Lin Dong read more books in the future, focusing on self-cultivation and mental discipline. He had absolutely no composure.

"Don't worry, I have my ways. You just need to let her absorb the Yin Sha Qi to her heart's content, and by the way, look for any spiritual herbs that contain Yin Sha Qi."

Hearing Cang Wu's words, Lin Dong's heart was immediately put at ease, and the stone that had been hanging in his chest finally fell.

Indeed, Senior Cang Wu was one of the renowned Eight Ancient Lords, the Lord of Devourment. With his knowledge, he would surely have a way to solve this.

Thinking this, Lin Dong's expression relaxed considerably. He followed Lin Qingtan, chatting and laughing all the way towards the Lin Family's council hall.

Just as he reached the outside of the council hall, Lin Dong heard laughter from within, which made him pause in surprise.

This was because the voice coming from inside sounded like a woman's.