Rise from a Poor Family: My Martial Arts Counterattack

Chapter 482 Quenched Sand

Three days later.

Lin Chen bid farewell to Lord Kong and the others and returned to Linhu Village.

However, this time when he returned, he did not intend to stay in the village, but decided to go to the Thousand Machine Sect.

Staying in his homeland to cultivate would certainly bring him peace of mind, but what he needs now is to make a rapid breakthrough in martial arts.

He didn't say these words aloud, because if he had, it would have caused an uproar throughout the entire Yan Dynasty.

In just two years, he went directly from the first rank to the second level of the Innate Realm. At this speed, he still wants to break through even faster. How can other martial artists accept this?
Even Yin Yue thought Lin Chen was exaggerating.

“Actually, you could stay on Canglan Island for a full year. Now that the Canglan Sect and the Bahuang Sect are at war, it would be safer for you to go to the Yanhuang Dynasty than to stay on Canglan Island.”

On Canglan Island, with that mysterious expert at the Myriad Manifestations Realm, there's no need to worry about safety. As for the innate stones needed for cultivation, she can supply them herself. She doesn't quite understand why Lin Chen is in such a hurry to go to the Thousand Machine Domain.

"Has your clan analyzed why the Eight Desolations Sect launched a war against our sect?"

Lin Chen asked Yin Yue a question in return, and Yin Yue shook her head and looked at Lin Chen: "Do you think that the Eight Desolations Sect's war against your Canglan Sect is a conspiracy?"

"I have a feeling that this matter is not so simple."

The scene of the Supreme Elder leading him to the Eight Desolations Sect and then changing the original plan has always been in Lin Chen's mind. What could possibly make a Myriad Manifestations Realm expert change the plan?
It was precisely because he sensed that this battle was not simple that Lin Chen also felt a sense of crisis.

No matter how much of a sensation he caused in the Yan Dynasty, or how many martial artists were shocked by him, it was all because of his age.

A martial artist at the second, third, or even fourth level of the Innate Realm is nothing special in the Yan Dynasty. The reason he caused such a sensation was because of his potential, but potential does not equate to strength.

If the Canglan Sect hadn't gone to war with the Bahuang Sect, he could have stayed in the village and cultivated quietly. His current progress already surpasses that of most martial artists in the Yan Dynasty.

"understood."

Yin Yue now understood why Lin Chen was so eager to increase his strength. The war between the Canglan Sect and the Bahuang Sect had created a sense of crisis in Lin Chen's heart.

"You don't have to come with me to the Thousand Machine Domain. You can stay here. With Senior Jiang here, you don't need to worry about your safety."

Lin Chen looked at Yin Yue. The traitors of the Moon Soul Clan were chasing after Yin Yue. Yin Yue had followed him to the Thousand Machine Domain and was not safe on Canglan Island.

"Our deal is for you to protect my safety for a year."

Yin Yue looked at Lin Chen, her meaning clear: wherever you go this year, I will go.

"alright."

Lin Chen wasn't surprised; he had already realized that his deal with Yin Yue wasn't as simple as it seemed.

With Yin Yue's intelligence, if she really wanted to avoid traitors, the Yan Dynasty was so big that she could just find a place to hide.

Now that Yin Yue has chosen to follow him, it confirms his suspicions once again.

Let's set off tomorrow.

"Ah."

……

……

On this day, Lin Chen went to the Jiang residence again and met his mother-in-law. He asked about the whereabouts of Senior Sister Jiang, but his mother-in-law only told him that Senior Sister Jiang was currently in seclusion and that they would meet again in the Yan Dynasty after she came out of seclusion.

Unable to find out Jiang's whereabouts, Lin Chen left another letter for Instructor Yu, and then returned home to have a meal with his parents, elder brother, and sister-in-law.

……

The next morning.

Lin Xi, with tears in her eyes, held onto Yin Yue's hand, unwilling to let go.

"Yueyue, I can't bear to part with you."

After spending several months together, Lin Xi developed deep feelings for Yin Yue. It could be said that Yin Yue was the only friend she had made since she was old enough to understand things.

Seeing his cousin crying so bitterly, Lin Chen's lips twitched slightly. He could understand why Lin Xi was so sad.

Second Aunt was rather mercenary and wary of Xi'er's play with other children her age in the village, fearing that Xi'er might be deceived by one of the village boys.

During his time back in the village, he overheard his stepmother instructing Xi'er on several occasions, telling her to be careful when playing with other children...

He was somewhat helpless about his second aunt's personality, but he had to admit that, to some extent, she was right.

Everyone has selfish desires. The other children in the village, who were the same age, had obviously been instructed by their elders to treat Xi'er with special care and consideration when playing with her.

Indeed, some villagers harbored ulterior motives, deliberately getting their children close to Xi'er. Childhood sweethearts, poor boys marrying rich girls—this is a theme often found in many operas.

In this situation, Xi'er couldn't make any close friends. Yin Yue's situation was different. Yin Yue came back with her, and she told others that Yin Yue was her senior brother's junior. Her second mother heard this and instructed Xi'er to play with Yin Yue more.

In Erniang's opinion, Yinyue definitely wouldn't have any designs on the Lin family, so she could play around without worry.

Therefore, Yin Yue should be considered one of the real friends Lin Xi has made since she was old enough to understand things.

Seeing Lin Xi crying loudly, Yin Yue pulled Lin Xi aside. A moment later, the two little ones returned hand in hand, and Lin Xi stopped crying.

"What did you say to Xi'er?"

Lin Chen was curious about how Yin Yue had won over Lin Xi. Out of respect for Yin Yue, he hadn't used his divine sense to eavesdrop.

"secret."

Lin Chen: ...

……

……

An hour later, Lin Chen took Yin Yue and flew through the air. This time, Lin Chen did not choose to board a ship outside the island to return to the East China Sea. Instead, he took Yin Yue and flew over the sea towards other islands.

To avoid unnecessary trouble, Lin Chen did not plan to take a boat from Canglan Island. Now that the news of his return to Canglan Island had definitely been leaked, even if he changed his appearance, people would still be able to guess it.

Traveling to other islands and then taking a boat to the East China Sea would not arouse suspicion.

Lin Chen set his sights on Jiushan Island.

When he first boarded the King's Ship, he met several young men, many of whom came from Jiushan Island.

Jiushan Island ranks among the top ten in strength among the many islands in the East China Sea.

Given the martial arts prowess of Jiushan Island, martial artists would flock to the East Sea every day. By bringing Yin Yue along, they could blend in without attracting anyone's attention.

……

three days later.

With Lin Chen flying at full speed, they finally arrived at Jiushan Island.

From dozens of miles away, he could see the outlines of nine high mountains on the island, which is the origin of the name Jiushan Island.

At this moment, Lin Chen has once again transformed into a man in his fifties. Yin Yue beside him also has black hair and simple makeup, and her appearance has changed from before.

Nine Mountain Island has four entrances. Lin Chen and Yin Yue flew directly overhead, while the guards below merely glanced up before looking away. Guangwu City.

A large city on Jiushan Island.

Lin Chen led Yin Yue into the city and checked into a restaurant.

"Shopkeeper, please reserve the Dragon King Ship for me."

"Dragon King Ship?"

After receiving Lin Chen's accommodation fee, the innkeeper's eyes lit up when he heard Lin Chen's words: "Don't worry, sir, I'll arrange for someone to inform the ship right away."

Lin Chen booked the Dragon King Ship directly from a restaurant because he knew that in Linhai City, inns had business dealings with cruise ships, and if that was the case in Linhai City, he figured it was the same on other islands.

"May I ask which date you wish to book, sir?"

"Three days later."

He stayed on Jiushan Island for three days, completely separating himself from his whereabouts on Canglan Island, so that even those who wanted to investigate could not find out.

"Three days from now?"

A glint of light flashed in the shopkeeper's eyes: "Sir, are you here to attend the auction on Nine Mountain Island?"

Those who would be willing to ride the Dragon King's ship, besides innate experts, are only powerful and influential people with profound backgrounds. And the gentleman in front of us is of such a young age that he could not be one of those powerful young masters, so he can only be an innate expert.

As a powerful innate expert, having just arrived in Guangwu City, he had to book the Dragon King Ship to depart in three days. The shopkeeper's first thought was the auction tomorrow.

This gentleman must have come for the auction, and will leave Guangwu City after the auction ends.

Upon hearing the shopkeeper mention the auction, Lin Chen didn't rush to deny it. Seeing Lin Chen's silence, the shopkeeper continued, "Sir, our boss happens to be the auction organizer. If you're here to attend the auction, we have a list of the treasures to be auctioned. Would you like it?"

"There's another list? Then bring me a copy."

With a broad smile, the shopkeeper took out a booklet from under the counter: "Please keep this safe, sir. If you need anything, please let me know at any time."

After receiving the auction catalog, Lin Chen and Yin Yue, led by the manager, headed to the secluded courtyard behind the restaurant.

"The auction in Guangwu City has given us cover."

Lin Chen was about to look at the auction catalog when he noticed that Yin Yue had already taken it.

"Lin Chen, you came to the right place this time."

Yin Yue glanced at the auction items in the catalog, then looked up at Lin Chen.

"You mean there are good items at this auction?"

Lin Chen wasn't too surprised. Since it was an auction, there must be good items, otherwise why would it attract martial artists to bid?

The key isn't whether the material is good or bad, but whether you can capture it on camera.

“There is one item up for auction that may not be much to other martial artists, but it is very important to you.”

Yin Yue pointed to an item in the booklet. Lin Chen stared at it intently and whispered, "Quenching Sand."

"Yes, it's crystal quenching sand."

Upon hearing Yin Yue's confirmation, Lin Chen's eyes showed a hint of doubt: "Quenching Crystal Sand is extremely precious to martial artists at the peak of the Second Innate Realm. It can liquefy the innate crystals in their bodies. Even if they are not at the peak of the Second Innate Realm, as long as they are below the Third Innate Realm, this item is extremely attractive."

The second innate realm involves condensing 365 innate crystals within the body, and then liquefying these 365 innate crystals, which are then gathered in the dantian. Therefore, the third innate realm is called the Abyss River Realm.

The innate power within the body has completely liquefied, flowing like a river, instead of being as it is now. The innate power is now mostly gathered in the blood and qi, circulating through the blood and qi.

It is difficult to condense innate crystals, and even more difficult to liquefy them.

Many martial artists at the peak of the second level of the Innate Realm have already condensed 365 Innate Crystals within their bodies, but they are stuck at the final step of liquefaction.

The crystal-quenching sand can increase the success rate of liquefying innate crystals by several times.

Therefore, whether it is a peak martial artist of the second innate realm, an ordinary martial artist of the second innate realm, or even a martial artist of the first innate realm, they will be attracted to the tempering sand as long as they encounter it. Just because they don't need it now doesn't mean they won't need it in the future. Collecting it in advance is always a good idea.

"For other martial artists, the tempering sand is used to break through to the third level of the innate realm, but for you, the tempering sand has other wonderful uses."

Yin Yue knew what Lin Chen was thinking, and tapped the table with her small hand: "The combination of the innate stone and the tempering sand will allow you to condense an innate crystal of far superior quality than an ordinary innate crystal. Most importantly, the innate crystal condensed with the tempering sand will not appear on the main acupoint, but will occupy the position of the hidden acupoint."

"What do you mean?"

Lin Chen stared at Yin Yue. He had a rough idea of ​​what Yin Yue was going to say, but he wasn't quite sure.

"As long as you have enough tempering sand and innate stones, the number of innate crystals you can condense will far exceed 365. This will not only make you invincible in the second realm of the innate realm, but also far surpass other innate realm warriors after breaking through to the third realm of the innate realm."

"Don't others know that the quenching sand has this wonderful use?" Lin Chen asked curiously.

"Pairing a Primordial Stone with Tempering Sand will cause some of the Primordial Stone's energy to be lost. For most martial artists, Primordial Stones are not enough for cultivation. To pair them with Tempering Sand and cause the Primordial Stone's energy to be lost is a wasteful and extravagant thing."

"That's it..."

Lin Chen's eyes narrowed slightly. Yin Yue's words made a lot of sense; this kind of behavior was indeed wasteful.

Moreover, he believes that someone must have tried it, but gave up after finding the cost too high.

If it were before heading to the abyss and before absorbing the energy of those demons, he would indeed be very tempted, but now the tempering sand doesn't hold much appeal for him. With the strength of his soul, he is already invincible among those of the same realm.

"Your soul is comparable to the sixth level of the Innate Realm, and in most cases you are indeed invincible among those of the same level. However, if you encounter some special circumstances, your soul may be sealed or restricted, and then you will lose your advantage. In the Yan Dynasty, there are many secret realms that will seal the soul of those who enter."

"You seem to really want me to get the tempering sand. If the tempering sand has such an effect, wouldn't you have to offer even more innate stones?"

Lin Chen stared at Yin Yue. The fact that the tempering sand could condense more innate crystals meant that more innate stones would be needed. Logically speaking, Yin Yue should want to consume as few innate stones as possible.

"The year is almost up. I've already given away so many innate stones, so I don't care if there are a few left."

Facing Lin Chen's gaze, Yin Yue was very direct, displaying her wealth and arrogance.

"I just think that since you have a sense of crisis, you must improve in all aspects to enhance your strength and not miss any opportunity."

"Really?"

Lin Chen stared intently at Yin Yue, who looked away somewhat awkwardly, avoiding eye contact with him.

Seeing that Yin Yue avoided eye contact, Lin Chen understood what was going on. It seemed that Yin Yue would likely try to negotiate another deal with him after the year was up.

One's own abilities are related to Yin Yue's opportunities after a full year.

"The competition for such a treasure as quenching sand will likely be fierce."

"In other people's eyes, although the crystal sand is precious, there is a price limit in their hearts. As long as it exceeds this value limit, most people will give up."

Hearing Yin Yue's words, Lin Chen understood.

Throw money!

Selling money far beyond what others can afford!
Although this method is crude, it is indeed the most effective.

(End of this chapter)