Chapter 67: Unusual Movements

  Transtor: Krukist

  Thinking of this, Lin Yu couldn’t help but feel a little excited. For a while, he had forgotten about the possibility of restoring his Seven Meridians and Eight Vessels… It was truly an astonishing matter. Even with just a 2% recovery, he was already able to cultivate normally!

  Lin Yu had encountered a lot of information recently, and he began to reassess his own body—his extraordinary combat talent, the mysterious Seven Meridians and Eight Vessels… Every aspect of it seemed shrouded in mystery! However, he still had many pressing issues to deal with, so he didn’t dwell on it too much. Instead, he returned to his room, preparing to use two spirit crystals—200 energy units—to restore his Seven Meridians and Eight Vessels to 5%.

  Interestingly, Lin Yu noticed something worth mentioning: perhaps due to his frequent "top-ups" tely, his computer had actually upgraded itself. Now, when using energy, everything had clear price tags! For example, restoring his Seven Meridians and Eight Vessels to 5% required exactly 200 energy units.

  Just as he sat down cross-legged, preparing to cultivate, a sudden knock-knock-knock sounded at his door.

  Lin Yu coughed lightly and said, "Come in."

  Nan Ziyan, with a hint of shyness, pushed the door open and stepped into his room. But when she saw the completely transformed aura around Lin Yu, her face fshed with astonishment.

  "Lin Yu, did you just return from the military?" she asked, then quickly shook her head. "No, that can’t be right—there hasn’t been any war at the border… And in just seven days, it’s impossible for you to change this much! What exactly did you do? The teacher said you were undergoing training, but I don’t believe any training could cause such a drastic transformation."

  If she had to describe it—previously, Lin Yu had seemed like a gentle and refined chef. But now, he was like a freshly sharpened sword, exuding an undeniable edge. He was completely different from the person she had known before!

  Lin Yu smiled faintly. "I just learned a few things from an instructor, that’s all."

  Seeing his smile, Nan Ziyan finally felt a sense of familiarity again. The sharpness in his gaze receded slightly, making her feel at ease. With a bit of hesitation, she asked, "Are you going into seclusion again?"

  Lin Yu nodded. "Yes, I’ve gained too much in these seven days. I need time to properly sort through everything. It’ll take about a day or two. Plus, Senior Brother Chen also gave me another task…"

  "Wait a minute. Senior Brother Chen?" Nan Ziyan instantly caught on to the key point. She widened her eyes in disbelief, her voice trembling: "You’re not talking about the teacher, are you?"

  Lin Yu answered as if it was the most natural thing in the world: "Yeah, Chen Puye said his teacher needed a disciple, so he made me his junior apprentice-brother."

  "I…!" Nan Ziyan felt like her entire worldview was shattering.

  Chen Shuitian’s master.

  Chen Shuitian’s junior apprentice-brother.

  Chen Shuitian’s final disciple.

  These titles echoed in her mind, like a massive bell tolling.

  Then, realization struck her like lightning. "Wait, does that mean I have to call you… 'Martial Uncle'?"

  "Hahaha!" Lin Yu finally burst out ughing in delight. "Didn’t expect that, did you? Just nine days ago, you were trying to make me call you 'Senior Sister'! But now, I’m your legitimate Martial Uncle. I told you not to go so hard on me that day… Tsk!"

  Lin Yu hadn’t forgotten—when Chen Shuitian had asked Nan Ziyan to help him get used to his cultivation realm, she had unleashed her techniques without holding back, bombarding him as if spirit energy cost nothing!

  Even now, Lin Yu could still feel the pain.

  That st spell had gathered spirit energy into a giant palm and spped him right across the face, nearly sending him flying!

  Lin Yu wasn’t the petty type, but… that memory was too humiliating! He had actually been beaten to a pulp by someone who looked so soft and delicate! And compared to his battle with Cao Tong, it was a completely different experience—back then, Lin Yu couldn’t even control his own body, let alone fight back!

  Seeing Lin Yu’s smug expression, Nan Ziyan felt a surge of frustration. She stuck out her tongue, then huffed angrily, "You’re weaker than me, yet you still want to be my Martial Uncle?"

  Bang!

  Before Lin Yu could respond, she stepped out and smmed the door shut.

  Watching this scene, Lin Yu grinned even wider. Frustrated, aren’t you?

  Shaking his head, he thought, Looks like Nan Ziyan won’t be bothering me for a while.

  He then closed his eyes and activated the energy transfer, restoring his Seven Meridians and Eight Vessels to 5%.

  A soft glow radiated from his body, as if he were enveloped in a cocoon of spirit energy.

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  Meanwhile, in Chen Shuitian’s Room

  Chen Shuitian suddenly looked up, surprised. He reached out his hand and sensed the surrounding spiritual energy rapidly flowing toward Lin Yu’s room.

  This left him shocked.

  A mere First-Grade cultivator affecting the spiritual energy of the entire area?

  If he told anyone, they’d never believe it!

  But when he thought about Lin Yu’s unique physique, he wasn’t surprised anymore. A Spirit Devouring Body, huh?

  This was the first time he had ever seen a real one. Before this, it had only appeared in ancient texts.

  Considering Lin Yu had already been able to absorb spirit crystals, it wasn’t surprising that such a phenomenon had now occurred.

  With a flick of his sleeve, Chen Shuitian sent several spirit stones into the air. Then, he retrieved a scroll from his cabinet and, using a rge brush dipped in golden ink, drew a series of runes.

  Immediately, the entire building was shrouded, blocking all outside detection.

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  At Another Corner of Heavenly Cloud Academy

  Wu Chong listened to his subordinate's report, then abruptly stood up, his bones cracking as he stretched. A powerful First-Grade Sixth Stage aura erupted from his body.

  "So, you’ve finally returned?"

  He sneered coldly.

  "Hmph, even if you’re Ling’er’s biological brother, if you dare to have such thoughts, I’ll kill you."

  His subordinate, still somewhat rational, hesitated before advising, "Young Master Wu, Lin Yu is currently in Chen Pushe’s building. It might be better to wait until he comes out before making a move… If we anger Chen Puye…"

  But Wu Chong simply waved his sleeve dismissively.

  "And so what if it’s Chen Puye?" he said arrogantly. "My father already told me—all three Puye elders have agreed not to interfere with us. If they do, it means the academy’s entire system is fwed!"

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