Chapter 431: Chapter 431: 131: 10 Years

Lin Jing furrowed his brows tightly and after some thought, he spoke:

“Given this pace, how long do you estimate it would take to reach the Golden Core Peak?”

Li Tangyu said:

“Before I received this news, I had already made a prediction. If nothing unforeseen occurs, I should be able to reach the Golden Core Peak within ten years.”

“Ten years…” Lin Jing furrowed his brows even tighter, repeated the period, and at the same time, he bowed his head, contemplating a strategy.

Meanwhile, Li Tangyu turned to look at Lin Jing and then said:

“Brother Lin…”

“If something really happens to me by then, Qingqing… please take care of her…”

“In fact, I can tell that Qingqing has some feelings for you. If possible, it would not be unacceptable for you and Qingqing to be together…”

Upon hearing Li Tangyu’s words, Lin Jing, still deep in thought, was startled, and then he looked up at Li Tangyu.

He discovered that Li Tangyu was looking at him earnestly.

Was Li Tangyu already planning for the future, wanting to entrust his sister to him?

As for Li Qingqing, of course, Lin Jing was also very fond of her.

However.

It was not the kind of fondness between a man and a woman but rather the affection of a brother for his sister, just like Li Tangyu’s.

Now was not the time for Lin Jing to consider this matter. What Lin Jing was considering now was how to help Li Tangyu through this difficulty.

Therefore, Lin Jing said to Li Tangyu:

“Brother Li…”

“Now is not the time to give up.”

“There is actually a way to deal with this situation…”

Li Tangyu then said:

“I mean, in case something really happens to me, I’ll leave my sister in your care.”

“Don’t you like Qingqing?”

Lin Jing said:

“I do, but…”

Lin Jing hadn’t finished speaking when Li Tangyu interrupted him:

“Isn’t it good that you like her? Why the hesitation?”

“That way, I can rest assured entrusting Qingqing to you.”

Lin Jing was suddenly speechless…

However.

Now was not the moment to get entangled with Li Tangyu over these matters.

The main issue now was to help Li Tangyu resolve the urgent situation at hand.

Then, Lin Jing directly changed the subject and said to Li Tangyu:

“Brother Li…”

“I remember you mentioned last time that the Cultivation Technique you are practicing was used by the Demon Lord for experimentation, and so far, you’re the only one who has managed to cultivate it successfully, right?”

Li Tangyu nodded and said:

“Yes…”

“Aside from myself, no one else can cultivate this practice successfully.”

Lin Jing continued:

“Then during cultivation, are there any problems that even the Demon Lord isn’t clear about?”

Li Tangyu nodded again and said:

“Of course…”

“That’s why the Demon Lord checks on my cultivation progress every so often and also inquires about some problems I encounter during my practice.”

Lin Jing nodded and said:

“If that’s the case,”

“Even if your cultivation speed suddenly slowed down or came to a halt, the Demon Lord wouldn’t be able to find the cause, right?”

Li Tangyu looked up and turned his attention back to Lin Jing before speaking:

“Indeed…”

“However, as long as I carry out the tasks set by the Demon Lord, I will definitely advance my cultivation, and I can’t avoid doing them.”

“If there were any abnormalities along the way, I fear he would intervene immediately.”

“Moreover, when I’m on a task, he also arranges for someone to supervise, and even if I wanted to play some tricks, I couldn’t.”

Lin Jing then said:

“I have two Cultivation Techniques…”

“One of them allows you to conceal your cultivation; after concealing it, as long as the other party doesn’t exceed you by two major realms, they wouldn’t be able to see your true hidden cultivation.”

“The other is a Body Refining Technique, which can consume your cultivation and slow down your rate of breakthrough.”

“Even if there were issues with the concealing technique, it would still allow you to delay reaching the Golden Core Peak.”

“With these two techniques, although they cannot solve the crisis immediately, they can buy you quite a lot of time to carry out your plans.”

After hearing this, Li Tangyu’s eyes lit up, and he said:

“The method Brother Lin mentioned might actually be worth a try.”

“What I lack the most right now is time.”

“If I could really delay for a while, I would be able to properly execute my plans.”

Lin Jing nodded and then said:

“In that case, once I get back, I will make a copy of these two techniques for you.”

“Then, Little Sparrow can take them directly to you, and you can start cultivating.”

Li Tangyu nodded and said:

“Good…”

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Lin Jing escorted Li Tangyu near Wan Mo Island, and after bidding farewell, Lin Jing returned to Li Yan Island.

When Lin Jing returned to Li Yan Island, he found that Li Qingqing was still waiting for him in his courtyard.

As soon as Lin Jing entered the courtyard, Li Qingqing stepped forward and said:

“Brother Lin Jing…”

“You and my brother, you two must be hiding something from me…”

“I’m not that young anymore, yet my brother always treats me like a child, shouldering everything alone.”

“I want to know, what is really going on with my brother?”

Seeing the resolute Li Qingqing before him, Lin Jing sighed helplessly and said:

“Qingqing…”

“Sometimes, when we don’t tell you things, it’s actually because we don’t want you to worry.”

“We are already figuring out a solution to your brother’s issue, so don’t stress over it. Just focus on your cultivation and strive to advance to the Golden Core Stage as soon as possible.”

After saying this, Lin Jing planned to leave.

But Li Qingqing was somewhat anxious, and immediately extended her arms, blocking Lin Jing’s way:

“Lin Jing, are you going to keep it from me too?”

“My brother is now in the Demon Cave, how can I not worry?”

“Lin Jing…”

“Even if I beg you, just tell me…”

“Also, how can I help my brother?”

Seeing Li Qingqing’s pitiful, pleading eyes, Lin Jing’s heart softened, and then he said:

“Qing Qing…”

“You actually don’t need to be like this; in fact, there are some issues with the cultivation technique your brother is practicing.”

“However…”

“We have already figured out a solution just now.”

“Your brother, for the time being, won’t be in any danger, so you can rest assured…”

“And…”

“If you want to help your brother, then work hard on your cultivation and strive to advance to the Golden Core Stage as soon as possible.”

“When you reach the Golden Core Stage and have a certain amount of strength, you should be able to help him.”

Li Qingqing lifted her head and looked into Lin Jing’s eyes, asking:

“Is that really so?”

Lin Jing looked straight into Li Qingqing’s eyes and nodded:

“Yes…”

Only then did Li Qingqing feel relieved, and she said to Lin Jing:

“Alright, Lin Jing…”

“I will focus on my cultivation and strive to advance to the Golden Core Stage as soon as possible.”

After speaking, Li Qingqing left…

After Li Qingqing departed, Lin Jing also turned around and went back to his own room.

Then he took out a prescription from his Storage Bag and started to examine it.

This prescription was what the lady in white had given, the formula for the Cleansing Spirit Elixir.

This Cleansing Spirit Elixir was indeed a good thing; Lin Jing still needed to study it thoroughly…

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Time flies quickly, and before you know it, it has already passed…

Soon.

Ten years had already gone by.

During these ten years, Lin Jing seldom went out, spending most of his time cultivating on Li Yan Island, as well as practicing alchemy.

Meanwhile, Li Yan Island continued to develop steadily.

Now, Li Yan Island had gained some fame in the nearby waters.

Especially Li Yan Fang Market, where there was a large influx of cultivators from other islands coming to trade every day.

Even some island masters would occasionally come to Li Yan Fang Market, seeking the spirit plants or elixir medicines they needed.

Actually, this was all thanks to the cultivation of spirit plants on Li Yan Island and the elixir medicines that Lin Jing had refined…

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Since Lin Jing had spoken about that matter to Li Qingqing ten years ago, Li Qingqing started to cultivate wholeheartedly.

Finally, she successfully passed the Heavenly Tribulation and advanced to the Golden Core Stage after one year.

Apart from Li Qingqing, several others on Flame Island also advanced to the Golden Core Stage with Lin Jing’s assistance.

These individuals all made significant contributions to Flame Island and, after being tested, proved they would never betray Lin Jing.

As for the others, even if they had been at the Foundation Establishment peak for many years, Lin Jing wouldn’t lend them a hand.

Even.

Lin Jue and Ye Yun also advanced to the Golden Core Stage two years ago, one after another.

And Lin Jue, just like Li Qingqing, is now a third-grade Pill Master.

Only, Li Qingqing is about to be promoted to a fourth-grade Pill Master.

As for Ye Yun, he is now a disciple of Lin Jing.

After Ye Yun had perfected the Seven Refinement Body Forging Technique and entered the Golden Core Stage, Lin Jing passed on the Overlord Divine Physique to him as well.

Upon receiving the inheritance of the Overlord Divine Physique, Ye Yun immediately knelt down and asked to take Lin Jing as his master.

And with Lin Jue’s persuasion, Lin Jing also accepted Ye Yun.

After such a long time together, Lin Jing had long recognized that Ye Yun was loyal and utterly reliable.

There was also an interesting development; Lin Jue had revealed her true identity to both Ye Yun and Li Qingqing.

After learning of this, Li Qingqing was a little surprised but didn’t have much of a reaction.

Ye Yun, on the other hand, was flustered and at a loss.

Due to Ye Yun’s personality, he had never been good at interacting with girls since he was young.

Before, when Lin Jue pretended to be a boy, Ye Yun didn’t think much of it, but now that his comrade of many years suddenly became a girl, he didn’t know how to interact with her.

The two could never return to their previous way of interaction.

Especially Ye Yun, who now turns red-faced and makes excuses to get away after only speaking a few words to Lin Jue.

Which frustrated Lin Jue to no end.

And now, to avoid Lin Jue, Ye Yun spent most of his time at the Earthflame Spring, practicing cultivation.

Of course, besides cultivating and practicing alchemy, Lin Jing would at times go to Li Yan City to spend some time with Yue Qi’s mother.

He let them slowly familiarize themselves with Li Yan City and Li Yan Fang Market because, after all, they were expected to help manage Flame Island in the future.

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Of course…

Apart from them, the one who made the most rapid progress in these ten years was unquestionably Lin Jing.

Whether it was his cultivation or his Alchemy Dao, Lin Jing had improved significantly…