Re-battle the Violent Rabbit

In truth, Lin Chen had long sensed the presence of the four of them.

He also knew that Zhao Qingshan had activated the defensive formation.

To prevent outsiders from eavesdropping or spying.

He had even heard every word they said, loud and clear.

"This time, they should all believe in my Devouring Talent."

Lin Chen thought to himself, the corners of his mouth unconsciously lifting.

In just a few short days, he had gone from a waste at Body Tempering Layer 1 to a cultivator at Qi Condensation Layer 9 Peak.

This speed was absolutely terrifying.

But when it came to the next stage of cultivation, he began to worry.

Spirit Attachment!

This was a cultivation process unique to the Extreme Path Method.

The process was also divided into nine layers.

Each layer would attach Five Elements Spirit Power.

If he compared the spirit power of his current realm to a main trunk, the attached Five Elements Spirit Power would be like vines, spiraling and wrapping around the trunk, enhancing its attribute power.

After fusion, the trunk would become thicker and sturdier.

Naturally, Lin Chen's strength would increase.

However, the consumption of Spirit Stones was what truly pained him.

First layer Spirit Attachment: 1000 Spirit Stones.

Second layer Spirit Attachment: 2000 Spirit Stones.

Third layer Spirit Attachment: 4000 Spirit Stones.

Ninth layer Spirit Attachment: 256,000 Spirit Stones.

The total sum was a terrifying 511,000 Spirit Stones.

Heavens!

Seeing this number, Lin Chen felt like his head was about to explode.

Moreover, with this Extreme Path Method, he couldn't be too blatant about it.

He even had to keep it hidden from Zhao Qingshan and the others.

If he couldn't get over five hundred thousand Spirit Stones within three months, he wouldn't be able to take on a master.

It would also be hard to explain why his Devouring Talent had hit a bottleneck.

At this moment, in the minds of Zhao Qingshan and the others, Lin Chen should be able to break through to the Return to Origin Realm within a few days.

"What am I going to do?"

Lin Chen lightly slapped the table.

Crash!

The sturdy stone table shattered into pieces on the ground.

He quickly stood up and stepped back two paces, accidentally kicking a stone stool.

The stone stool, as solid as a millstone, exploded on the spot.

Lin Chen was dumbfounded.

He stood there, not daring to move.

"Hahaha..."

The four masters and disciples hidden in the distance all burst out laughing at his flustered state.

"It seems that advancing too quickly in cultivation isn't necessarily a good thing."

Zhao Qingshan glanced at Qi Ruming. "Third, you'd better forge a set of Magic Artifact-grade kitchen utensils as soon as possible. Otherwise, we might not get to eat such delicious food for the next few days."

"Hurry up!" Jian Rushuang directly punched Qi Ruming, her threat clear.

The meaning was obvious: if you dare let me go hungry, I'll beat you to death.

Qi Ruming didn't dare make a sound and obediently left.

"Alright, everyone disperse. This kid will probably need some time to get used to his newfound strength." After Zhao Qingshan finished speaking, his figure vanished from the spot.

Ming Bufan and Jian Rushuang exchanged a glance and went their separate ways.

Lin Chen, however, stumbled around the courtyard, either breaking this or stepping on that.

In the end, he could only stand still, not daring to move.

Looking at the mess in the courtyard, Lin Chen didn't know whether to laugh or cry.

"System, how can I quickly adapt to this body of strength and cultivation?"

[Battle]

Lin Chen looked down at the little rabbit at his waist, reached out, grabbed it, and pulled it off.

He then fed it a Spirit Stone.

With a light leap, Lin Chen left the courtyard and arrived at the open ground outside.

At the same time, the Violent Savage Rabbit immediately made its appearance.

As if complaining about Lin Chen waking it up, the moment it finished transforming, it let out a furious roar, charged forward, and swiped a claw at him.

This time, Lin Chen didn't dodge. He charged as well, each step leaving deep craters in the ground.

His body swayed unsteadily, and only when he was close did he throw a punch.

Fist and claw collided, the air exploding.

Lin Chen stumbled back over a dozen steps, his footprints deepening then fading.

The Violent Rabbit opposite him was also knocked back three steps.

But this creature felt no pain and never tired.

The moment it steadied itself, it pounced again.

Lin Chen, with nowhere to vent his pent-up strength, didn't retreat at all. He met it head-on.

Man and rabbit traded blows back and forth.

The poor flat ground suffered for it, riddled with large holes and small pits, battered beyond recognition.

The fight lasted an hour.

The rabbit reverted to a plush toy, and Lin Chen collapsed to the ground.

Bruised and swollen-faced, he felt thoroughly exhilarated, incredibly satisfied.

Though he hadn't fully mastered his current strength, he no longer broke everything he touched like before.

After resting a moment, Lin Chen sat up and picked up the rabbit plush that had fallen to the ground.

He now understood its benefits.

And under his Spiritual Sense probing, he gradually grasped its internal structure.

Unfortunately, he wasn't a Puppeteer. He understood it, but still couldn't modify it.

"System, can I comprehend the Puppeteer profession?"

[Ding, the Puppeteer profession requires learning foundational knowledge, puppet forging, rune arrays, soul manipulation, combat application, and forbidden arts. It cannot be comprehended through just one puppet.]

"Good, that saves me money." Lin Chen pretended not to care as he put away the plush rabbit, stood up, and began leveling the ruined ground.

An hour later, everything was restored to its original state. Lin Chen even picked out a massive boulder, carried it back, and carved it into a table and stools.

After messing around for over two hours, it was almost mealtime.

He went to the Kitchen to light a fire and cook.

Clang... Ding-dong... Crash...

The result: the entire Kitchen was devastated.

In less than a quarter of an hour, Lin Chen emerged covered in dust and soot.

The Kitchen... was destroyed!

Hahaha...

Just then, a wild, unrestrained laugh came from behind him.

"Lin Chen, look what I've brought you?"

Lin Chen turned around and saw Qi Ruming pulling out items one by one from his storage ring.

Pots, pans, bowls, plates—every Kitchen utensil imaginable, even more complete and varied than before.

Most importantly, every single piece shimmered with the glow of Spirit Patterns.

"Third Senior Brother, are these all Magic Artifacts?"

Lin Chen stepped forward, his face full of surprise.

"Of course."

Qi Ruming looked at Lin Chen with a smile. "Master said the old stuff was too shabby and ordered me to craft a new set. Come on, let me help you replace everything."

"Thank you, Third Senior Brother."

The two worked together, and soon a brand-new Kitchen stood before them.

"Lin Chen, can you fish? Behind this mountain, there's a deep pool with a waterfall, teeming with Spirit Fish. Delicious taste, never get tired of eating them. Only problem is, they're very hard to catch..."

Fishing?

Lin Chen silently asked the system, "System, can I use Gold Coins to raise my fishing skill to the Master-Perfect level?"

[Host, yes you can. As long as it's a life skill, it can be trained to the Perfect level with Gold Coins. Would you like to learn it now?]

"Learn!"

In that instant, Lin Chen instantly transformed into a seasoned angler.

From bait, fishing rod, and other gear to the habits of fish, and even water area detection—he learned it all with crystal clarity.

Acquiring all this took only a moment.

He immediately replied, "Of course I do, Second Senior Brother. Let's go fishing right now, and I'll make you a full fish feast for lunch."

"Hahaha... I knew you had it in you, kid. Let's go, let's go..."

The two quickly prepared their fishing lines and rods. Lin Chen made some bait by hand, and soon they set off.

"It's just ahead."

They flew on their swords and soon reached the destination.

The roar of the waterfall immediately reached their ears.

Lin Chen surveyed the terrain, the water's flow and depth, and even probed the water temperature.

Finally, he chose a secluded eddy pool and began fishing.

"Lin Chen, the water's too shallow here. There's no way to catch a Spirit Fish..."

Before he could finish his sentence, Lin Chen's fishing line suddenly went taut.

He applied a little force, and the rod bent into a great bow.

The next moment, a plump red fish burst out of the water.