Chapter 1444: Monster

Chapter 1444: Chapter 1444: Monster

Following Wang Manzi to the courtyard, leaning against a pillar painted with red varnish, Lin Tian asked, "Mr. Wang, just say what you want directly."

Wang Manzi said, "I’d like you to check on Wang Shi’s injuries. He’s been in a coma for more than half a year now, and his body is getting worse by the day. We can’t put it off any longer."

Lin Tian didn’t rush to agree immediately; he was silent for a few seconds before eventually nodding and saying, "Alright, trouble you to lead the way."

"This way, please."

Walking behind Wang Manzi, Lin Tian could notice from his perspective that Wang Manzi’s body was slightly uncoordinated. Especially his right hand, which rarely swung with his arm.

Lin Tian asked, "Mr. Wang, how has your arm recovered?"

Wang Manzi kept walking, and although Lin Tian stood behind him unable to see his expression, intuition told him the old man was very displeased, emanating a fierce aura.

It’s no wonder, back then his arm was cut off by Lin Tian with the Black Dragon Dagger. Now bringing up the old issue, it’s no surprise the old man would be far from happy.

"How could it be otherwise? Even if the bones reconnected, it’s not as good as before." Wang Manzi said coldly.

"I have a way to restore your arm. Would Mr. Wang be interested?" Lin Tian asked with a smile.

"No."

The answer came from his mouth without hesitation, even colder, seemingly provoking the old man into being extremely unhappy.

Lin Tian was even more perplexed; this old man is quite strange, concerned with dignity at the expense of suffering?

Suddenly, Wang Manzi walking ahead stopped. He abruptly turned around, and in an instant, a punch came smashing toward Lin Tian’s head.

The punch came suddenly, as quick as a flash, right in front.

Lin Tian didn’t doubt the power of this punch; the Wang Family is known for explosive strength, especially since his fist was already red—this is the Barbaric Bone Nine Transformations!

Not to mention his head, even if it were a diamond, it would be smashed to pieces.

Lin Tian moved aside, his ten fingers open to meet the fiery-red fist; amidst the surging spiritual qi, all the force from Wang Manzi’s fist was dissipated, and with a push, Wang Manzi lost balance, running forward three more steps before stopping.

Neither of them gave their full strength; this was at most just a test.

If Lin Tian guessed correctly, Wang Manzi suddenly punched for two reasons. One, to vent anger; two, to prove his arm hadn’t recovered, yet the power was still remarkable.

It’s just his explosive temper; Wang Laoxian wouldn’t possibly do such a thing.

Lin Tian squinted and smiled, saying, "Mr. Wang, your Barbaric Bone Nine Transformations seem weaker than before, huh."

Wang Manzi was utterly shocked, his gaze filled with disbelief as he looked at Lin Tian, slightly opening his mouth, asking, "You... have already broken through to the Middle Stage of Golden Elixir?"

Before Lin Tian could speak, Wang Manzi surely confirmed it! If this kid was only at Early Stage Golden Elixir, it couldn’t be so easy to nullify his punch or make him stagger three steps.

If he was just at the Early Stage Golden Elixir, at best he could only fight to a draw with him.

Lin Tian’s face showed a proud look, his hands clasped behind him, laughing, "Yes, somehow I just broke through."

"..."

Listen to that, is this human talk?

Just "somehow"? That’s utter nonsense!

Wang Manzi’s current strength was at the Middle Stage of Golden Elixir. He clearly remembered that it took him thirty-eight years to go from Early Stage to Middle Stage Golden Elixir.

During thirty-eight years, every day was extremely monotonous; besides cultivation, it was quiet meditation, pondering the great Tao, understanding the world.

Thirty-eight years! Anyone slightly less mentally strong would go crazy? Wouldn’t the mind have some disorder?

Mind you, there’s even a case of someone going mad during secluded cultivation.

Wang Manzi counted himself lucky; he didn’t go mad, even his fiery temper was greatly toned down, like he underwent a baptism.

"Elder Lin, how long did it take you to go from Early Stage Golden Elixir to Middle Stage?" Wang Manzi asked with slightly reddened eyes—he was jealous! This kid wasn’t even twenty yet, real comparison can drive one mad!

Lin Tian calmly answered, "About seven months."

"..."

Wang Manzi was silent, not knowing what to say.

Seven months? Even low-level martial artists need two or three years to move up! What kind of monstrous freak is this?

Even more frustrated was Wang Manzi. He spent thirty-eight years cultivating, while this kid was like a mud monkey, jumping around every day, making trouble all over; he never saw him seriously cultivating.

Speechless for quite a while, Wang Manzi asked, "Did you break through through consuming pills?"

He could only think of this possibility. After all, breaking through so ’unprofessionally’ and quickly, what else explains it besides pill consumption?

Moreover, the kid’s consumption seemed quite substantial, his foundation was really solid, very abnormal.

Lin Tian gently shook his head, "Taking pills? Haha, at such a young age, do I need to be so eager?"

"Then you..."

Lin Tian waved to interrupt him, "Everyone’s luck and cultivation methods are different. How do you know what kind of suffering lies beneath my shiny exterior?"

Wang Manzi’s expression suddenly became relieved; he laughed, "I knew it; it couldn’t be that simple. Sure enough, there’s a price to pay. As an elder, I’d advise you not to go down the wrong path."

Lin Tian shrugged, laughed, "Honestly, this wrong path, I’m determined to walk it. Maybe in a few months, I’ll break through to Late Stage Golden Elixir."

"..."

Wang Laoxian’s smile once again froze on his face; he felt ridiculed. Breaking through in a few more months? Does this kid think it’s a joke?

But on second thought, this kid indeed seemed like a joke...

Earlier, Wang Laoxian advocated for making peace with Lin Tian; Wang Manzi was very confused, even resistant. Just a brat, what’s there to fear? Hurt him once, if he doesn’t die, twice, thrice, or four times?

However, Wang Manzi didn’t oppose because Wang Laoxian was the most trustworthy person in this world.

Now, reality once again proved Wang Laoxian’s decision was wise. This kid indeed couldn’t be made an enemy. Otherwise, it would truly be endless trouble. Currently, the Wang Family was just expelled from Luoyan Dock. In a few years, when he’s fully developed, even if the Wang Family is a century-old clan, so what? They’d have to be married off as a dowry.

"Elder Lin, I have an embarrassing request."

"Go ahead."

Wang Manzi’s face flushed red, like a maiden, shyly said, "How did you break through in seven months? Could you share it with me?"