C11 Golden Rock!(1)

Lin Feng couldn't help but sneer, thinking to himself, "Can't handle the pressure? When you were trying to crush me with these tactics, did you ever consider my feelings?"

Indeed, the power of words is fearsome.

As the eagle swooped down at him, Lin Feng stood his ground fearlessly. Regardless of Xia Qingyan's status as a favored daughter of the heavens or her exceptional abilities, this was not Xia family territory; it was Lin family ground.

Lin Yuanchen, an elder of the Lin family, would never condone Xia Qingyan's attempt to kill him and simply stand by.

Lin Ruo, too, possessed remarkable strength, making it well within her means to defeat Xia Qingyan.

A surge of Qi burst forth from where Lin Yuanchen stood, reaching Lin Feng in a flash, shielding him from Xia Qingyan's goshawk.

Simultaneously, Lin Ruo extended a finger towards the goshawk.

Boom! A blast of energy erupted before Lin Feng, and the goshawk in the void instantly shattered, its spiritual energy dissipating into chaos.

Though Lin Ruo and Lin Yuanchen's attacks had shattered Xia Qingyan's assault, their force remained unabated, hurtling towards Xia Qingyan's chest.

Xia Qingyan's face paled as she hastily conjured protective hand seals before her.

But the power was only enough to fend off the residual force from Lin Ruo's finger. Lin Yuanchen, a master of the Innate Stage, was not someone whose strike Xia Qingyan could easily withstand.

In a moment, Lin Yuanchen's power ripped through Xia Qingyan's defenses.

Boom! Xia Qingyan was struck hard, crashing onto a Black Magic Stone, then tumbling to the ground, devoid of any strength to continue the fight.

"Miss Xia, this is Lin territory, and such wild behavior will not be tolerated!" Lin Yuanchen approached with a stern voice.

Blood trickled from Xia Qingyan's mouth. She gave Lin Yuanchen a frosty look and said, "Uncle Yuanchen, I was impulsive. I admit my mistake."

With those words, Xia Qingyan, bracing against the intense pain, rose to her feet, ready to exit the training field.

"Elder, if I recall correctly, when outsiders violate the rules of the Lin family, they're supposed to be apprehended by our law enforcement team, right? Xia Qingyan not only attacked me but also attempted to take my life. This is a blatant disrespect towards the Lin family. If we let this go unpunished, it might set a precedent that could embolden others to challenge us in the future!" Lin Feng said with a sneer.

A chill ran through Xia Qingyan's heart. She had intended to crush Lin Feng underfoot and watch him be trampled without mercy, yet she found herself outplayed by him instead.

"When did this young man become so cunning?" she wondered silently.

"While the family rules are clear, the Xia family remains a close ally of the Lin family. I've already wounded Xia Qingyan, which should serve as sufficient punishment," Lin Yuanchen stated.

"Thank you, Uncle Yuanchen," Xia Qingyan said, bowing her hands in gratitude before leaving the training field. On her way out, she shot Lin Feng a venomous glare, as if to say, "You just wait, Lin Feng. I'll have my revenge."

"Little Lin Zi, you were quite impressive just now. Sister's quite fond of you!" Lin Ruo said, admiring the man Lin Feng had become today.

Lin Feng let out a heavy sigh, feeling as if a great weight had been lifted off his shoulders.

"So, Sister Ruo'er, have you fallen under the spell of my charm?" Lin Feng asked with a shrug.

"Please, don't flatter yourself. You think you can charm me with that boyish charm of yours?" she retorted playfully.

Xia Qingyan's departure was certain to be a prelude to her return with a vengeance, and both Lin Feng and the Lin family would likely face significant repercussions. Despite his momentary triumph, Lin Feng had unwittingly entangled himself in a deeper conflict.

"Let them come. With enough time, I will rise to be someone even the Xia family must look up to," he resolved, a glint of determination in his eyes.

Having completed his strength assessment, Lin Feng had no intention of lingering. He approached Lin Yuanchen with purpose.

Lin Yuanchen faced Lin Feng, his voice filled with earnest admiration, "Young man, I commend your actions today. Even without the cultivation order from the Holy Mountain, I have high hopes that you will shine brightly at the family ceremony."

"Elder, rest assured, in three months' time, I'll surely pass the test and have my coming-of-age ceremony," Lin Feng assured as he nestled the Spiritual Pearl into the sandalwood box beside Lin Yuanchen.

"Three months to leap an entire realm and ascend to Layer Three of the Acquired Stage? Does he fancy himself Loong Tianfeng?"

"Even Loong Tianfeng only managed to break through to Layer Three of the Acquired Stage at the pinnacle of Foundation Establishment's Layer Nine, and that was with a plethora of heavenly and earthly treasures!"

Unfazed by the murmurs trailing him, Lin Feng made his way to his dwelling.

Once home, Lin Feng didn't rush into his cultivation practice. Having reached the third layer of Foundation Establishment, he knew that brute force alone wouldn't suffice to advance his cultivation further. His focus now shifted to devising ways to make money.