Martial Universe: Invincible through lottery, with godlike comprehension from the start.

Lin Fan raised an eyebrow and recognized the boy in front of him at a glance as Lin Shan's older brother, Lin Hong.

In the Lin family, Lin Hong is the most outstanding junior member, second only to Lin Xia.

Lin Hong and Lin Shan's father, Lin Mang, controlled the Lin family's finances and had far more cultivation resources than Lin Xiao.

Therefore, Lin Hong, at only fifteen years old, had already reached the sixth level of Body Tempering!

Lin Fan is no match for him now.

However, Lin Fan was not worried.

Lin Fan knew that Lin Xia would arrive soon and stop Lin Hong from taking action.

Even if Lin Xia doesn't come, Lin Fan can still take the Body Tempering Pill to temper his body and cultivate during battle, using Lin Hong's attacks to accelerate the refining of the medicinal power and improve himself!

In fact, what happened next was exactly as Lin Fan had predicted.

The two exchanged words for a while before Lin Hong attacked Lin Fan.

However, Lin Hong only made one attack before Lin Xia arrived in time and stopped him from continuing to attack Lin Fan.

Lin Hong was scolded by Lin Xia for a few words, and then he and Lin Shan prepared to leave.

As Lin Hong approached Lin Fan, he paused slightly and said in a voice only the two of them could hear:

"In the clan competition six months from now, I will be in the top three. Then I will ask my grandfather for permission to get engaged to Qingtan. So please take good care of Qingtan for me. She is my future wife."

"You have no chance, I guarantee it!" Lin Fan smiled faintly, patted Lin Hong's head as if he were treating a younger brother.

Lin Fan knew that Lin Hong was deliberately trying to provoke him, so naturally he wouldn't let the other party have his way.

Moreover, Lin Fan was absolutely certain that Lin Hong would not succeed, so he did not take Lin Hong's provocation to heart.

Lin Fan's words and actions enraged Lin Hong, but he ultimately refrained from retaliating. With a cold expression, he led Lin Shan away quickly.

After Lin Hong left, Lin Xia encouraged Lin Fan for a few words and then left as well.

Looking at Lin Xia's slender back, Qing Tan said with some envy, "Sister Lin Xia is really impressive. Even Lin Hong has to bow his head obediently in front of her. I wish I were as powerful as Sister Lin Xia."

Lin Fan chuckled and said, "Who told you to be lazy and not focus on your cultivation?"

"Hehe, then I'll put in more effort to cultivate from now on," Qingtan said with a grin.

Lin Fan rubbed Qing Tan's head and smiled, "It's okay. Although you don't have Sister Lin Xia's strength, your brother Lin Dong and I will protect you."

"I don't need your protection. I want to work hard to cultivate and become stronger so that I can protect you, Brother Lin Dong, and our parents."

Qingtan stuck out her pink little tongue, looking incredibly cute.

“Okay, I’ll wait for Qingtan to protect me,” Lin Fan said with a smile.

The two chatted and laughed as they walked back to their lodgings.

Lin Changqiang ran behind them for a while, but seeing that it was getting dark, he had no choice but to leave with a heavy heart.

When Lin Fan and Qing Tan returned to their residence, Lin Xiao, Liu Yan, and Lin Dong, a family of three, were already waiting at the dining table.

"Fan'er, Qingtan, you're back. Come and eat," Liu Yan said softly when she saw Lin Fan and Qingtan return.

As she spoke, Liu Yan was about to serve rice to Lin Fan and Qing Tan.

Lin Xiao sat silently at the table, while Lin Dong winked at Lin Fan and Qing Tan, seemingly wanting to say something but holding back.

Lin Fan quickly said, "Thank you, Third Aunt, I can do it myself."

Lin Fan's parents passed away when he was six years old, and he lived with Lin Xiao and his wife for ten years.

Lin Xiao and his wife treated him like their own son, and in his heart, they were no different from his real parents.

Lin Fan awakened his memories of his past life, and thus valued this relationship even more.

As Lin Fan spoke, he took the rice scoop and served rice to the group.

Looking at the sensible Lin Fan, Liu Yan felt very gratified.

"Fan'er, did you get into another fight with Brother Lin Shan this afternoon?" After dinner, Lin Xiao put down his chopsticks and said casually.

Upon hearing this, Qingtan tensed up, while Liu Yan shook her head and gave the two of them a reproachful look.

Qingtan said timidly, "Father, this matter started because of me..."

Lin Xiao glanced at the two of them, his expression remaining largely unchanged, and asked Lin Fan, "Fan'er, what level of Body Tempering are you at now?"

Lin Fan said, "I broke through to the fifth level of Body Tempering a couple of days ago."

"Fifth level, not bad!" Lin Xiao nodded slightly, showing a satisfied expression, and then said with some regret, "I'm the one who held you back, otherwise, I'm afraid Lin Hong wouldn't be your match either."

Upon hearing this, Lin Fan quickly said, "Third Uncle, please don't say that. If it weren't for you and Third Aunt, I'm afraid I would have trouble even with food and clothing, let alone cultivation."

After all, cultivation requires resources!

Lin Fan didn't want Lin Xiao to continue focusing on him, so he changed the subject, saying, "By the way, it seems Lin Dong has also broken through."

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao's attention was indeed diverted, and he looked at Lin Dong with some surprise. "Give me your hand."

Lin Dong nodded silently and offered his hand.

Lin Xiao grasped Lin Dong's arm and flicked it gently, a hint of undisguised joy appearing on his usually calm face. "Body Tempering Level Four?"

"Hmm," Lin Dong nodded, looking slightly nervous.

His cultivation speed was accelerated with the help of the stone talisman.

But he didn't want to reveal the existence of the stone talisman. He always felt that it was better not to expose the secret of the stone talisman, otherwise he might be in big trouble!

"OK!"

Upon receiving confirmation, Lin Xiao burst into laughter, his laughter filled with relief and joy.

Because of the events of that year, Lin Xiao always believed that he had caused the Lin family to lose a genius and ruined the family's hopes.

Therefore, due to his stubborn nature, he has been wanting to give the Lin family another genius all these years.

Lin Dong, naturally, is the genius that Lin Xiao most longs for!

Now it seems that Lin Dong has not disappointed him.

Suddenly, Lin Xiao remembered something and asked with some doubt, "You only advanced to the third level of Body Tempering about ten days ago, right? How could you advance again so quickly?"

Lin Dong attributed his improved cultivation level to the red ginseng he had eaten earlier.

Liu Yan then smiled and said, "I've heard that some people are born with exceptional talent, and their bodies absorb spiritual medicine far better than ordinary people. Perhaps Dong'er is one of them."

Lin Xiao was initially a little surprised, but Liu Yan's words dispelled his doubts. He didn't ask any more questions and took out another spiritual herb.

"This... a second-grade spiritual herb, the Golden Jade Branch?" Liu Yan exclaimed in surprise, covering her mouth upon seeing the herb.

"Hehe, I went to the mountains yesterday and was lucky enough to find this. Liu Yan, brew the Golden Jade Branch tomorrow and give it to Fan'er and Dong'er," Lin Xiao said with a smile.

However, he didn't laugh for long before his face turned pale and he coughed violently twice.

"Third Uncle (Father), I don't need it. You should keep it for healing!"

Lin Fan and Lin Dong said in unison when they saw Lin Xiao's appearance.

After some initial refusals, Lin Xiao brought up the matter of the clan competition, ultimately insisting that Lin Fan and Lin Dong use the spiritual medicine and sending them back to rest.

Even after Lin Fan and the other two left the room, they could still hear Lin Xiao's hearty laughter coming from inside.

Lin Fan patted Lin Dong on the shoulder, "Lin Dong, work hard! During the clan competition, we must strive for the top three and live up to Uncle's expectations!"

"Hmm," Lin Dong clenched his fist lightly and nodded emphatically.

At the same time, the system notification sounded again in Lin Fan's mind.

[Ding! You touched Lin Dong and gained extraordinary comprehension! Note: Those with extraordinary comprehension can easily understand and comprehend any martial arts technique!]

Hearing the system reward, Lin Fan was secretly delighted when he suddenly felt a chill on his side and hurriedly turned his head to look.

Qingtan's delicate, porcelain-like face was deathly pale, and a chilling aura, visible to the naked eye, slowly seeped from her body, causing fine ice shards to appear on the nearby ground!

Chapter 3 Lin Dong: I'll give you the stone talisman!

This is the cold air acting up again!

When Lin Fan saw Qing Tan's appearance, his expression changed drastically, and he hurriedly stepped forward to support her.

Instantly, waves of chilling energy surged into Lin Fan's body, causing him to shiver involuntarily.

[Ding! You touched Lin Qingtan and obtained three Yin Beads!]

Lin Fan had no time to pay attention to the system's voice in his mind at this moment. He endured the cold, picked up Qing Tan, and said to Lin Dong, "Come with me!"

Lin Dong also noticed Qing Tan's unusual condition and said anxiously, "Qing Tan's cold energy has flared up again. I'll go call Father."

"Brother Lin Dong, don't go," Qing Tan immediately urged upon hearing this.

Lin Fan picked up the conversation and said to Lin Dong, "It's rare for Third Uncle to be happy. Going to see him will only make him anxious and upset, it's all for nothing. Alright, come on!"

Lin Fan knew very well that Qing Tan was in this state because she possessed the body of a demon, and seeking help from Lin Xiao would be completely useless.

After Lin Fan finished speaking to Lin Dong, he picked up Qing Tan and strode towards Qing Tan's room.

Lin Dong realized what Lin Fan was saying and hurriedly followed behind them.

Seeing this, Qingtan immediately put aside her worries and obediently leaned against Lin Fan's chest.

"Hiss, this chill is something most people can't withstand!"

Rushing into the room and placing Qingtan on the bed, Lin Fan rubbed his stiff arms and chest while inhaling sharply.

Qingtan said apologetically, "Brother Lin Fan, I'm sorry, you...you guys go back first, I can hold it in."

Qingtan wrapped her petite body in the quilt, her voice very weak, and her body trembling incessantly.

"Damn it, what's with this cold air?" Lin Dong was also as anxious as an ant on a hot pan.

Lin Fan pondered for a moment, then looked at Lin Dong and said, "Lin Dong, I have a way that might help Qing Tan recover from the coldness in her body as soon as possible. Would you be willing?"

Lin Dong nodded without hesitation, "Brother Lin Fan, what should I do? Just tell me."

Lin Fan said, "That day, when Qing Tan and I went to the cave to find you, we happened to see you putting away a stone talisman. That stone talisman could absorb the cold yin energy that was erupting from Qing Tan's body."

Lin Fan, Lin Dong, and Qing Tan grew up together and are as close as brothers!

Moreover, Lin Fan was older and often stood up for Lin Dong and Qing Tan, so there were basically no secrets between the three of them.