The Legend of the Netherworld

Lin Jiao and Lin Xiao arrived at the door of the village chief's house together.

Yuan Hong is the grandson of the village chief and the son of Yuan Ni. At this moment, the village chief is entertaining Taoist Master Daoxian at home and is extremely happy that Yuan Hong can pass the bone-touching test.

The village chief was very happy and wished that Taoist Daoxian would take his grandson away right now so that Yuan Hong could embark on the path of cultivation as soon as possible.

Not long after, Taoist Master Daoxian finished talking with the village chief and walked out of the house with Yuan Hong. They happened to run into Lin Jiao and Lin Xiao who were waiting at the door. Lin Jiao stepped forward to greet Taoist Master Daoxian and said with a smile, "Master, may I have a moment with you?"

Seeing this, Taoist Master Daoxian nodded and motioned them to follow him to the side. After Lin Jiao stood still, she motioned for Lin Xiao to speak.

Lin Xiao took a deep breath and said firmly, "Master, can you perform another bone-touching test on me? I believe I am now ready to embark on the path of cultivation."

Upon hearing this, Taoist Master Daoxian frowned slightly, a wave of surprise rising within him. Ten years had passed, and Lin Xiao still hadn't given up his obsession, a persistence that filled the Taoist Master with mixed feelings. This child had been like this back then, three attempts at bone scanning yielded no results, yet he still held onto his dream.

Lin Jiao also sincerely asked the Taoist priest: "Master, Brother Lin Xiao's physical condition has changed recently. I think he may really have the qualifications to practice cultivation. Please test him again."

Taoist Priest Daoxian was silent for a moment, thinking to himself, "For ten years, this child has never given up, and now he comes to me again. Since he is so persistent, I will help him test it again, so that he can give up completely."

The Taoist priest nodded slowly and said, "Okay, in that case, I'll test you again. But this is the last time. For the next ten years, you can't be so stubborn."

When Lin Xiao heard the Taoist priest agree, he was delighted and quickly bowed and said, "Thank you, Taoist priest!"

Taoist Master Daoxian sighed, walked up to Lin Xiao, and said softly, "Be ready." Upon hearing this, Lin Xiao closed his eyes, clenched his fists slightly, and his heart was full of anticipation and anxiety.

Taoist Master Daoxian gently placed his right hand on Lin Xiao's shoulder, slowly closed his eyes, and injected his strength into Lin Xiao's body like a trickle.

As soon as he put in his energy, it was like a stone sinking into the ocean, with no response at all. The Taoist frowned slightly, thinking to himself, "He is indeed a boneless person."

However, the next moment, Taoist Daoxian frowned suddenly, and a trace of fear appeared on his face.

Lin Xiao's body suddenly became like a whirlpool, and began to frantically absorb the Taoist priest's energy, as if he was going to suck out all of Taoist priest Daoxian's strength in an instant.

This feeling was even more terrifying than when he tested Lin Jiao that year. When Lin Jiao absorbed the energy in her body that year, the Taoist priest felt a sense of surprise, as if he had met a cultivator with extraordinary talent.

At this moment, the suction force in Lin Xiao's body brought him a deep fear, as if he was facing a bottomless abyss.

Taoist Master Daoxian's face suddenly changed. He immediately used his left hand to forcibly interrupt the supply of energy, moved his right hand away from Lin Xiao's shoulder, and beads of sweat oozed from his forehead.

He opened his eyes and found that Lin Xiao had also opened his eyes at this moment, as if the test was over.

Lin Xiao felt an unprecedented sense of comfort flowing through his body, as if every cell in his body had been revitalized. Unable to suppress his inner excitement, he hurriedly asked, "Master, how is it? Can I practice now?"

Taoist Priest Daoxian took a deep breath, his expression still somewhat solemn, and asked, "Can you tell me what changes have taken place in your body recently? You clearly couldn't practice ten years ago."

Lin Xiao thought for a moment and replied casually, "I had a sudden fever some time ago. I had a fever all night and sweated a lot. When I woke up the next day, I felt lighter. Since you happened to be here, I thought I'd try the bone-touching test again."

Although Lin Xiao's answer was reasonable, he knew in his heart that what happened that night was far more than that.

He experienced the pain of bone fracture and reorganization, and he could not reveal this strange change to anyone. Years of social experience had taught him that the fewer people who knew a secret, the better, especially a secret as important as his own.

Upon hearing this, Taoist Master Daoxian's eyes flickered with confusion. He had never heard of a fever causing such a drastic change in a person, especially one that could go from being completely unable to cultivate to being able to absorb his energy. This transformation was simply unimaginable.

At this time, Lin Jiao noticed that the Taoist priest looked a little strange, and couldn't help but ask, "Master, is Brother Lin Xiao ready to practice now? Doesn't that mean he can go back to Feng Shui Academy with us?"

Lin Jiao's face was full of anticipation, her eyes sparkling with joy. She had a deep affection for Lin Xiao, and when she learned that Lin Xiao could practice, she felt extremely happy, as if Lin Xiao could finally fight alongside her.

Taoist Priest Daoxian glanced at Lin Jiao, then turned to look at Lin Xiao. After a moment's silence, he said, "Lin Xiao, you are already sixteen years old this year. According to the rules, children over fifteen years old are no longer allowed to enter the Feng Shui Academy for training.

But since you are so dedicated to cultivation, I can take you back with me. As for whether you can enter the Feng Shui Academy, it will be decided by the headmaster."

In fact, Taoist Master Daoxian had already made up his mind.

He was absolutely unwilling to let go of a talent as special as Lin Xiao. Although rules should not be easily broken, in the face of absolute talent, some rules might be flexible.

When Lin Jiao heard this, she was overjoyed and couldn't help but say excitedly, "That's great! Brother Lin Xiao, we can finally practice together!"

At the same time, the village chief and his family also witnessed this scene. The village chief excitedly said to his son Yuan Ni beside him, "It seems that Lin Xiao is also very lucky. He can actually go to Feng Shui Academy!"

Soon, the news that Lin Xiao was also going to the Feng Shui Academy spread throughout the village. The villagers discussed the matter, and many were shocked and incredulous.

After all, ten years ago, Lin Xiao was considered a "waste material" who was unable to practice, but now he has miraculously obtained the qualifications to practice.