Chapter 10
Seeing the shy appearance of Qing Tan, along with the scent of a young girl on the handkerchief, Lin Yun couldn't help but feel a bit restless.
What a sin... Lin Yun forced himself to dismiss these impure thoughts. Qing Tan was still young; how could he think such things?
"She doesn't seem that young, just looks small." Lin Yun suddenly remembered that Qing Tan was already fifteen years old. In this world, one becomes an adult at sixteen and can discuss marriage, which isn't far off. However, looking at Qing Tan, even when she turns sixteen, she might still have this cute and petite appearance.
"Staying that way isn't bad either."
"Hiss~"
"At least wait until she grows up first; I can't possibly like a loli!"
Lin Yun felt that his thoughts were unacceptable.
I wonder if this can establish a task... Lin Yun's mind wandered uncontrollably, and he found himself thinking fancifully.
[Task: Win Qing Tan's heart. Reward: Charm +10, innate Yin Sha energy.]
"Damn, it really established successfully."
Lin Yun cursed inwardly... System, let me explain; I'm not that kind of person.
"Brother Lin Yun, what are you thinking about?" Qing Tan saw Lin Yun staring blankly at her handkerchief and gently pushed him with her small hand.
"Oh... I was thinking about who to fight next."
Lin Yun quickly shifted his gaze to the trial platform.
At this moment, Lin Dong and Lin Xia had finished drawing lots and were on stage, respectively in positions three and four.
Lin Xia's opponent was just a boy at the fifth level of Body Refinement.
Lin Dong's opponent was a boy named Lin Ting, who was somewhat famous in the clan and had recently broken through to the sixth level of Body Refinement.
On the surface, Lin Dong was only at the fifth level of Body Refinement. The opponents he had faced before had not forced him to use his Yuan power, and everyone believed he had just been lucky to get this far.
Meeting Lin Ting, Lin Dong would likely stop here.
"Can Brother Lin Dong win against Lin Ting?" Qing Tan asked with some concern.
She knew how hard Lin Dong had been training and didn't want to see him defeated.
"Why, don't you believe in your Brother Lin Dong?" Lin Yun said with a smile.
"It's not that I don't believe, it's just that Lin Ting is at the sixth level of Body Refinement, he has Yuan power... Hey, Brother Lin Yun, do you really think Brother Lin Dong can win?" Qing Tan instinctively wanted to refute but felt that Lin Yun's tone was different. Her eyes lit up as she asked expectantly.
With Lin Yun's strength, could he not see what she could?
But Lin Yun's tone clearly indicated he was optimistic about Lin Dong.
"I watched Lin Dong's previous matches; he won effortlessly, and no one could force him to use his full strength. Moreover, although he has only shown his Eight Desolation Palm a few times, I think it's even more profound than Lin Hong's. Your Brother Lin Dong is not simple," Lin Yun analyzed to Qing Tan as if it were true.
"Really?" Qing Tan was somewhat skeptical; she spent every day with Lin Dong and had not noticed it.
However, Lin Yun shouldn't lie; there was no need for that. Coupled with Lin Yun's previous performance, especially regarding the mastery of the Eight Desolation Palm, even Lin Xiao admired it. If Lin Yun said Lin Dong's Eight Desolation Palm was impressive, it must be based on something.
Qing Tan suddenly felt a bit melancholic; could it be that Brother Lin Dong was even hiding things from her?
"Let's watch the match!"
On the stage, Lin Dong and Lin Ting had already engaged in battle.
In the original story, Lin Yun and Lin Dong faced each other early on, and the sixth-level Lin Yun was defeated by Lin Dong, who then gained fame, while Lin Yun faded into obscurity thereafter.
Now that he had crossed over, the trajectory had changed.
He was no longer just a backdrop for Lin Dong.
Since he was living this life again, he would make this Lin Yun, who already had the background of an orphan, the true protagonist.
As for Lin Dong, sorry, but there can only be one protagonist; it would depend on whose brilliance shone brighter.
While watching the battle, Lin Yun established new tasks.
[Task: Defeat Lin Dong in the clan competition. Reward: Root Bone +10, Luck +10, God-level automatic alchemy furnace.]
[Task: Obtain first place in the clan competition. Reward: Spirit +2, Comprehension +2, a bottle of Fourth-grade Cultivation Pills.]
"Hiss, defeating Lin Dong actually yields such high rewards, even more generous than obtaining first place in the clan competition. No wonder he is the chosen one of this realm."
Seeing the task rewards, Lin Yun couldn't help but sigh; not only did he gain luck attributes, but also a divine artifact.
"By the way, if capturing the female lead can establish a task, I wonder if subduing the male lead can also establish one." Lin Yun suddenly thought of the task regarding Qing Tan and prepared to try it on Lin Dong.
[Task: Subdue the chosen one Lin Dong as a subordinate. Reward: Charm +10, Comprehension +10, Luck +10.]
What a generous reward.
Lin Yun couldn't help but swallow, three attributes +10, that's amazing.
"If only there were a few more main characters, or if I could recruit all the main characters and little brothers from the myriad realms, then my attributes would surely break through the heavens," Lin Yun couldn't help but think happily in his heart.
"Yuanli seed, Lin Dong has also broken through to the sixth level of body tempering."
"This kid actually concealed his strength before."
"Lin Ting is completely suppressed by him."
Suddenly, the scene erupted in an uproar.
It turned out that Lin Dong on stage had demonstrated his strength at the sixth level of body tempering, overpowering Lin Ting, which left many people in shock.
"Clap, clap, clap..."
A series of clapping sounds rang out.
Lin Dong unleashed the Nine Echoes of the Tongbei Fist, with shadows of fists raining down, each punch more powerful than the last, forcing Lin Ting to retreat step by step until he fell off the stage.
"Lin Dong wins!"
With Lincoln announcing loudly, Lin Dong, standing on the stage, became the center of attention.
Having made his debut, the young Lin Dong's face turned red as he couldn't help but glance at his father.
He had worked hard to cultivate just to prove himself to his father, seeking his father's recognition and hoping to uplift him.
"Crack!"
The teacup held by Lin Xiao shattered... When did this little brat become so strong?
He didn't even know!
In the eyes of the old father, there was surprise, relief, and also guilt.
Having been in despair for too long, he had paid too little attention to his son. Lin Dong's rise undoubtedly gave him a shot of adrenaline.
"Lin Dong brother really won!"
Qing Tan waved her little fist excitedly, "How annoying, he's so strong and didn't tell anyone, making people worry so much before."
She looked at Lin Yun with admiration, "Brother Lin Yun, you're amazing. Even Dad didn't notice that Lin Dong brother was hiding his strength, and you could see it. You're better than..."
Qing Tan wanted to say Lin Yun was better than her dad, but she held back at the last moment.
Lin Yun smiled and said nothing.
Lin Dong walked off the stage, but Qing Tan didn't go over to celebrate with him. Instead, she pouted; Lin Dong even hid things from her, and she was upset.
Soon, the top five emerged.
They were Lin Yun, Lin Dong, Lin Xia, Lin Chen, and Lin Feng!
All above the sixth level of body tempering.
The first half of the clan competition was over.
The latest news was first published at the Six Nine Book Bar!
Among the younger generation of the Lin family, several talents had emerged, and the two dark horses, Lin Yun and Lin Dong, had shocked everyone.
The invited guests were all in awe, congratulating Lin Zhentian, Lincoln, and other key figures of the Lin family.
With this batch of young talents, regardless of whether the Lin family could soar to great heights in the future, at least they had successors.
With the family's talent flourishing, Lin Zhentian's face was beaming with a smile, feeling quite pleased.
Even the usually silent Lin Xiao had a smile on his face.
The second half mainly focused on competing for first place.
It was still a draw for battles.
The five contestants drew lots, pairing off for battles, with one person getting a bye.
The draw results came out quickly.
Lin Chen versus Lin Feng.
Lin Xia versus Lin Yun.
Lin Dong got a bye, securing a spot in the top three.
Regarding this result, there were boos and murmurs from the crowd.
From the previous matches, Lin Yun and Lin Xia had both shown strength at the seventh level of body tempering, almost locking in the first and second positions.
At this moment, the two meeting right away was filled with drama.
As for Lin Dong, one could only say he was really lucky!
The competition began.
Lin Yun and Lin Xia were not strangers to each other.
In their previous two encounters, Lin Xia had one win and one tie.
This time, Lin Yun was not going to let his sister off easy.
He wanted the task reward.
"Lin Yun brother, this time I will go all out, and you shouldn't hold back either; let's have a good fight," Lin Xia said with determination.
Her personality was cheerful and straightforward; she was a very forthright girl.
"That's just what I intend, be careful, Lin Xia sis."
Lin Yun nodded, giving Lin Xia enough respect in his attitude.
As the match began, Lin Xia launched an all-out attack. With previous experience, she wasn't planning to play a war of attrition with Lin Yun.
Her spiritual sword pointed like a storm, unleashing waves of yuanli sword energy from her fingertips.
Swish, swish, swish... Lin Yun moved nimbly, executing the extraordinary Eight Steps to Chase the Cicada, making his reaction speed extremely fast, and he clearly saw Lin Xia's attacks.
Lin Yun fought effortlessly; Lin Xia's strength was comparable to Lin Hong's. If he went all out, he could almost defeat Lin Xia in an instant.
However, Lin Xia sis was a good person, and he had to give her some face.
After nearly twenty exchanges.
Lin Yun pushed Lin Xia to the edge of the competition stage and then struck out with a palm, the powerful palm wind sending her off the stage.
"Lin Xia sis, I concede!" Lin Yun clasped his hands together and said.
Lin Xia panted and said, "Really abnormal, your growth is too fast."
Before long, the battle on the other side also ended, with Lin Chen winning by a narrow margin.
After a moment of adjustment.
The remaining three drew lots again.
Lin Yun and Lin Chen faced off.
Lin Dong had another bye.
Truly the chosen one, his luck is unmatched.
Everyone marveled at Lin Dong's good fortune.
Lin Dong was also a bit surprised, but it didn't affect him; his goal was to be the first in the clan competition.
Lin Chen was only at the sixth level of body refinement and was not Lin Yun's opponent.
However, adhering to the principle of sparring and testing, the two still went up to compete seriously.
Lin Yun also established a task, with a decent reward for defeating Lin Chen: a bottle of third-grade blood essence pills.
After ten rounds of instructive exchanges, Lin Yun successfully defeated Lin Chen.
Finally, the last showdown arrived.
Lin Yun versus Lin Dong!