Chapter 66 – Junior Brother
Transtor: Krukist
Lin Yu’s expression darkened. He had already drawn the attention of the seven great families. If he didn’t agree to Chen Shuitian’s proposal, not only would he be targeted, but Lin Ling’er would also face danger.
Even if Han Ya possessed extraordinary abilities, she couldn’t single-handedly oppose the seven great families. Moreover, while Han Ya treated Lin Ling’er well, their retionship was ultimately that of mentor and disciple. Lin Yu couldn’t fully trust her.
During these days of training, Lin Yu had come to realize that Han Ya’s identity was far more complicated than it appeared. The forces behind her were intricate, and involving Lin Ling’er in such a web could put her at risk. With her current abilities, Lin Ling’er might not even be able to protect herself.
As for cultivation resources… If Lin Yu were alone, his pursuit of strength wouldn’t be so urgent. With the computer in his Sea of Consciousness, his cultivation speed was guaranteed. However, he couldn’t ensure a safe environment for Lin Ling’er.
“If you agree to this…” Chen Shuitian said with a sly smile, “I’ve stopped taking disciples, but my master still does.”
“You might not believe it, but with a nod, you’ll become my junior brother.”
“Even Nan Ziyan will have to call you ‘Uncle.’ Didn’t she bully you the other day? Just think—once you agree, you’ll be her elder. Exciting, isn’t it?”
Chen Shuitian, who had once seemed so composed, now acted like a rogue to persuade Lin Yu. As for his cim of taking Lin Yu as a disciple on behalf of his master, Lin Yu felt it was merely a formality.
Lin Yu took a deep breath. “If I agree to your request, can you promise me one thing?”
“Name it,” Chen Shuitian said, though he already guessed Lin Yu’s demand concerned Lin Ling’er. Only by agreeing could this deal succeed. “As long as it’s within my power, I’ll do it.”
Lin Yu raised three fingers. “Before Ling’er reaches Third Rank, I don’t want her to face any danger. I know Heavenly Cloud Academy has several trials that could be perilous… I want your assurance that my sister’s life will be protected.”
Chen Shuitian raised an eyebrow. “You’re making this difficult. That’s undermining fairness.”
“It’s just protecting her life. That’s not undermining fairness…” Lin Yu said with a bitter smile. “On the other hand, if I agree to your request, I’ll not only be opposing the seven great families but also standing against the entire Heavenly Cloud Academy!”
“Well said… Fine, I’ll agree!” Chen Shuitian grinned. “From now on, you can call me ‘Senior Brother Chen’! This matter is not to be taken lightly…”
Lin Yu nodded, though it felt awkward. His father, Lin Chaodong, was Chen Shuitian’s senior brother, and now he was Chen Shuitian’s junior brother? The family hierarchy was a mess!
Still, he took a deep breath and bowed. “Senior Brother Chen!”
“Hahaha… Wonderful!” Chen Shuitian was ecstatic, as if all his efforts had been for this moment. He looked at Lin Yu with a smile. “You won’t regret this! The significance of this title is extraordinary.”
Lin Yu’s lips twitched into a wry smile. “After agreeing to your request, escaping Heavenly Cloud Academy will take years… Mentor Han isn’t even in the top ten of the Inner Academy rankings!”
“Han Ya is only Third Rank, Ninth Stage. How could she be in the top ten?” Chen Shuitian said casually. “But I have faith in you! In three years, you’ll be able to fight her… In ten years, you might even reach the pinnacle of Heavenly Cloud Academy!”
“Ten years? By then, the Inner Academy rankings will have changed,” Lin Yu said, frowning. He noticed Chen Shuitian shaking his head but saying nothing. Sighing, Lin Yu asked, “What about the next twenty days of training?”
“How to train? I’ve already told you!”
Chen Shuitian pointed to the Outer Academy rankings. “Fight your way up. He Wu is ranked twentieth. Defeat the nineteenth-ranked Chai Wuyang, and you’ll essentially defeat He Wu. You have twenty days.”
Lin Yu’s face darkened as he read Chai Wuyang’s profile. He was a Second Rank Arcane Martialist!
It was well-known that Arcane Martialists generally had an edge over Body Forging cultivators in combat, which was why they held higher status among the common folk. And an Arcane Martialist from Heavenly Cloud Academy, especially one on this prestigious list, was undoubtedly exceptional.
Though Chai Wuyang was only Second Rank, First Stage, his actual combat strength likely rivaled a Second Rank, Third Stage Body Forging cultivator. Lin Yu, at First Rank, Sixth Stage, had a daunting challenge ahead.
Instead of compining or giving up, Lin Yu calmly said, “Senior Brother Chen, I need your help.”
“I need you to assess my physical strength. If it’s suitable, I want to break through.” Lin Yu spoke of breaking through as casually as discussing whether he could drink water. He had been waiting to push the Heavenly Cloud Body Forging Art to 95%. If his guess was correct, reaching 95% would elevate him to First Rank, Ninth Stage!
“Wait a bit longer,” Chen Shuitian said, gncing at Lin Yu. “You only broke through to First Rank, Sixth Stage nine days ago. Even with Cao Tong’s medicinal baths and my elixirs, you’re not ready to jump to First Rank, Ninth Stage.”
“Don’t get ahead of yourself. Breakthroughs in the First Rank can be rapid, but your foundation isn’t solid enough. I suggest taking it step by step.”
“Don’t rush like you did st time, jumping straight to First Rank, Sixth Stage!” Chen Shuitian said with a half-smile. “That will only harm your body…”
Lin Yu nodded, understanding, but he had another idea. His seven meridians and eight vessels hadn’t fully recovered. He had discovered that restoring them required an immense amount of energy.
Though a small Thunderworm had initiated the recovery process, unlike downloading martial techniques, restoring his meridians demanded increasingly more energy.
Over the past seven days, Lin Yu had prepared for the restoration. Based on reliable tests, two Spirit Crystals would restore them by 5%...
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