The Legend of the Netherworld

After an unknown amount of time, Lin Jiao's mother finally realized that she didn't see Lin Xiao. Her heart tightened immediately, and she hurried to the door of the store. She saw Lin Xiao sitting on the steps in a daze, and then she breathed a sigh of relief.

She patted her chest lightly and said to Lin Xiao, "Xiao Xiao, I'll be ready soon. Wait a moment."

Lin Xiao nodded, still thinking about the book he had "taken" from the Taoist priest.

After a while, Lin Jiao's mother picked out the fabric and walked to the counter to pay. Seeing this, Lin Xiao skillfully helped move the selected fabric over.

After paying the bill, they went to a stall selling porcelain. Lin Jiao's mother also bought some bottles and cans of food. After buying them, seeing that the weather was getting warmer, she decided not to shop anymore and took Lin Xiao home.

On the way, she also bought Lin Xiao a candied haws as a reward. Lin Xiao took the candied haws and licked it. The sweet taste made him feel a little happier.

Lin Xiao and Lin Jiao's mother finally returned to the village with bags of things.

When he got home, it was almost noon. Lin Xiao put down his bag and immediately went into the house to light a fire and cook.

He knew that grandma and grandpa would be back soon after finishing their farm work, so he had to prepare the meal before they came back.

Sure enough, after a while, grandpa and grandma returned home exhausted and sweaty.

Lin Xiao brought the food to the table in time and the family had lunch together.

After dinner, grandpa and grandma lay down on the bed, ready for a nap. Seeing them resting, Lin Xiao also seized this rare opportunity and took out the "Tai Chi Bagua Quan" that he had "stolen" from the Taoist stall, ready to study it carefully.

This boxing manual is well illustrated with both illustrations and text explanations. Lin Xiao read the text analysis while imitating the movements in the illustrations.

But as he practiced, Lin Xiao felt something was wrong. The more he practiced, the more it felt like he was doing radio gymnastics.

The movements were monotonous and boring, as if he was back to the time when he was doing exercises on the playground with all his classmates during breaks in school.

Lin Xiao was sweating profusely. He stopped what he was doing and couldn't help muttering in his heart: "This is not right. How can this be called cultivation? Isn't this just gymnastics to strengthen the body?" He sat down again and concentrated on reading, but the more he read, the more depressed he became.

When he finished reading the last page, he was shocked to see the words written on it: "Practicing this boxing technique diligently every day will surely strengthen your body and prolong your life."

Lin Xiao was so angry that he almost vomited blood after reading it. He slammed the table and cursed: "Old Taoist priest, I'll fuck you! You're a complete liar!"

His scolding suddenly woke up his grandparents who were taking a nap.

Grandma came out rubbing her eyes. Seeing Lin Xiao looking angry, she thought something big had happened.

Just as he was about to ask, he saw that the sun outside was about to set, so he didn't say much and quickly called Lin Xiao to go to the fields to work together.

Lin Xiao was filled with depression and reluctantly followed his grandparents to the fields. Thinking about this trip to town, after a busy morning, and in the end, only to get a "Radio Gymnastics Guide", Lin Xiao's mood was at its lowest point.

Lin Xiao worked on the farm for an entire afternoon and was exhausted.

After returning home and having dinner in the evening, he washed up early and fell into bed. Lying on the bed, looking at the dim beams, Lin Xiao's heart was in turmoil, with a myriad of thoughts.

Time passed quickly, and it was the Spring Festival in a blink of an eye. The village was filled with a festive atmosphere.

At this time, Lin Jiao also returned from Feng Shui College and celebrated the New Year at home with her parents.

When Lin Xiao saw Lin Jiao, whom he had not seen for a long time, he found that although she was still petite, she exuded a kind of abundant energy.

As soon as Lin Jiao returned, she excitedly shared her experience at the Feng Shui Academy with Lin Xiao: "Brother Lin Xiao, I have now reached the Ding Chou Second Stage of Qi Cultivation! It only took me half a year! The headmaster said that I am the most talented and fastest-cultivating student in the history of the academy."

Lin Xiao felt a surge of envy upon hearing this. For the past six months, he had been confined to the village doing farm work, while Lin Jiao had made rapid progress within the Feng Shui Academy, reaching a realm he hadn't even dared to imagine.

At this time, Lin Jiao took out a small bottle from her arms and handed it to Lin Xiao: "Brother, this is a gift I brought you." Lin Xiao took the small bottle curiously, opened it and saw that there was a small pill inside.

"What is this?" Lin Xiao asked curiously.

Lin Jiao smiled and explained, "These are ordinary pills that can strengthen your body. We gave everyone in the academy a lot of them. I couldn't finish them all, so I brought them back for you."

In fact, this pill is not an ordinary pill, but a "bone-strengthening medicine" specially given to Lin Jiao by the head of the Feng Shui Academy.

This kind of elixir is extremely rare, and alchemists are a very rare profession in this world. The bone-strengthening medicine can temper the roots of practitioners and strengthen their physical fitness. The effect is more significant after mortals take it.

The head of the sect was impressed by Lin Jiao's talent and planned to train her to be the future successor, so he specially gave her this pill and told her to take it.

However, Lin Jiao knew very well that if she told Lin Xiao directly the true effect of this pill, Brother Lin Xiao would definitely not take it easily.

So, she decided to conceal the truth and lied to Lin Xiao that it was just an ordinary pill. Lin Jiao knew that she would have plenty of opportunities to take pills in the future, and now was the time when Lin Xiao's brother was growing up, so he must need the pills more.

Although Lin Xiao was confused, he didn't ask any more questions because he thought of Lin Jiao's concern for him.

Lin Jiao held the bottle of pills, looked at Lin Xiao firmly, and urged strongly: "Brother, eat it now!"

Lin Xiao was a little hesitant at first, but seeing Lin Jiao was so insistent, he didn't want to disappoint her, so he nodded helplessly, took the pill and swallowed it directly.

After he swallowed the pill, although he didn't feel any special changes immediately, Lin Jiao seemed very satisfied and smiled. Then, the two chatted for a while, and Lin Jiao was called home by her mother to prepare for the New Year.

Seeing that it was getting late, Lin Xiao went home to sleep.

The next morning, not long after Lin Xiao got up, Lin Jiao knocked on the door and came in, asking with concern: "Brother Lin Xiao, how did you sleep last night?"

Lin Xiao felt a little puzzled, but still answered truthfully: "It was quite comfortable, and I slept very well. What happened?"

Lin Jiao smiled casually and said, "It's okay, I just asked casually." Then, Lin Jiao chatted for a few minutes at Uncle Lin and Aunt Lin's house, and said goodbye and left not long after.

On the way home, Lin Jiao frowned slightly, thinking silently, "Why is there no reaction at all? This bone-strengthening medicine should at least trigger a reaction that will temper the body's roots. Not to mention breaking the bones and starving the body, it should at least cause some discomfort, such as back pain. Could it be that the effect of the medicine has worn off?"

Thinking of this, Lin Jiao was filled with doubts, but she didn't dare to speak out.

Time flies, and it is the sixth day of the New Year. Lin Jiao is ready to return to Feng Shui Academy to continue her practice.

Before leaving, Lin Xiao sent Lin Jiao to the village entrance and watched her carrying her luggage and preparing to embark on her journey home.

"Brother Lin Xiao, when I come back next time, I will definitely bring you more stories about cultivation." Lin Jiao waved goodbye to him.

Lin Xiao smiled and nodded, watching her walk away. He felt reluctant but helpless.