WDQK: Invincible with top-tier talent from the start

Chapter 38: Secluded Cultivation, The Appearance of the Heavenly Demon Marten!

The next day, news of the Xie family's upper echelon being wiped out, and the complete annihilation of the Lei family, spread rapidly across Qingyang Town.

The entire town was in an uproar!

The Lei and Xie families had long ruled the town as local tyrants. Only by forming alliances with other powers like the Mad Blade Martial Hall had the Lin family been able to maintain balance.

But now, the Lin family had toppled the Xie family and wiped out the Lei family—in a single night!

Everyone was shocked.

As the direct cause of this power shift, Lin Fan's name spread like wildfire across Qingyang Town.

To the town's younger generation, he had become an idol.

Even the leaders of other powers didn't dare to underestimate him—not after learning that Lin Fan had killed four Heaven Origin experts on his own!

Currently, aside from the Lin family, no other force in Qingyang Town had that many Heaven Origin cultivators.

Even the powerful Mad Blade Martial Hall had only three.

With the Lei clan destroyed and the Xie family crippled, the Lin family had become the undisputed overlord of Qingyang Town!

They absorbed all of Lei family's properties and forced the Xie family to cede a large portion of their resources.

The Lin family's influence expanded rapidly.

Many wandering experts and rogue cultivators nearby chose to join the Lin family, solving their manpower shortage.

Of course, important positions were still reserved for trusted elders of the family.

Lin Zhentian assigned all administrative tasks to Lin Ken, Lin Mang, and Lin Xiao, while he entered seclusion in the depths of the Yang Essence Stone vein, seeking a breakthrough to the Small Yuan Dan Realm.

Lin Fan and Lin Dong also immersed themselves completely in cultivation.

Occasionally, Lin Dong would help Lin Zhentian purify Yang Gang Qi for him to absorb.

Lin Fan, having previously drawn three Yin-Yang Pearls from Qingtan via the system, planned to refine them soon to push toward the Small Yuan Dan Realm himself.

However, each Yin-Yang Pearl took significant time to fully absorb.

One day, while Lin Fan was cultivating, Lin Dong came to him, looking troubled.

"What's wrong?" Lin Fan asked, noticing Lin Dong's expression.

Lin Dong said worriedly, "Lin Fan-ge, you know how the Stone Talisman has that unique inner space, right? It's good for helping me train martial arts."

"But lately, I keep feeling like… something is watching me in that space."

Lin Fan's eyes sharpened. It's him… the little marten spirit from the original—he's awake.

He replied, "A divine item like the Stone Talisman definitely had owners before you. Some of them, like the version of me from that dream-like past life, may have been hunted down because of it."

"If they were strong enough, they may have left behind a soul remnant. And if it was a beast, maybe even a demonic spirit."

"You mean… there's a powerful soul or demonic spirit still inside the talisman?" Lin Dong's eyes widened.

Lin Fan nodded. "Exactly. But don't panic. If it hasn't made a move yet, it's probably very weak right now."

"It may have only recently awakened—maybe after you absorbed the Fire Ancestor Demon Flower."

"That… makes sense!" Lin Dong suddenly clapped his hands. "But what should I do now?"

"Try probing every inch of the talisman space with your spiritual power. If you locate it, try to talk to it first. If it's hostile, destroy it while it's weak," Lin Fan advised calmly.

"Got it. Lin Fan-ge, help watch over me."

Lin Dong nodded and immediately sat down to meditate.

Within moments, his consciousness entered the familiar mental space of the talisman.

His spiritual projection sat cross-legged and began scanning the dark void inch by inch.

Over half an hour later, Lin Dong opened his eyes, exhausted but excited.

"Lin Fan-ge, you were right! There's a demonic spirit inside the talisman. It said it belongs to the Heavenly Demon Marten Clan, and it was the talisman's previous owner!"

Lin Fan's face grew serious. "The Heavenly Demon Marten Clan? Those beasts are terrifying—a single one could destroy the Great Yan Dynasty with ease."

Lin Dong shuddered. "So he wasn't bluffing…"

Lin Fan chuckled. "Don't worry. He's weak right now. If you wanted, you could probably devour him."

"But try negotiating first. See if he'll hand over cultivation techniques or spiritual arts. If he behaves, he might be worth keeping around."

Lin Dong nodded and returned to the spiritual realm to talk with the little marten.

Within the talisman, the spirit scowled. "Didn't I tell you not to reveal the talisman to anyone?! And you already sold me out?!"

Lin Dong replied calmly, "Lin Fan-ge already knew about it. I even tried giving it to him once—he refused. I trust him with my life."

The little marten grumbled, "You'll regret it…"

Ignoring him, Lin Dong asked for Yuan Power techniques and spiritual training methods.

After some "friendly negotiation," the marten grudgingly offered him the Great Sun Thunder Body, a physical refinement technique, and a spiritual art called Qi Condensing Spiral.

He also guided Lin Dong to the Mental Grindstone, a place to hone his spiritual force within the talisman space.

"Thanks. I'll repay you someday with herbs to restore your spirit," Lin Dong said as he left.

The marten stomped in frustration—but secretly looked forward to it.

Back in the real world—

Lin Dong opened his eyes, smiling. "Lin Fan-ge, that demon spirit turned out to be pretty easy to talk to."

"He gave me a body cultivation technique and a spiritual art, and showed me where to train inside the talisman. But that last one can't be used outside."

"Tell me about those techniques," Lin Fan said.

Lin Dong explained both in detail.

Lin Fan looked a little disappointed. Just as I thought—those same two techniques from the original story.

"I'll just learn the Qi Condensing Spiral. You keep the Great Sun Thunder Body," Lin Fan said.

He believed that sooner or later, the system would give him a stronger body cultivation technique—or even a powerful physique.

He was more focused on advancing his Yuan Power and spiritual realm.

Lin Dong didn't argue and passed the Qi Condensing Spiral to Lin Fan.

Lin Fan patted his shoulder with a grin. "Got it. This technique… is pretty interesting."

Just then, the familiar sound of the system rang out in Lin Fan's mind once more…

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