Courtyard House: The Cultivation System Takes Me Flying

After dismissing Qin Huairu, Qin Lindong returned to the house to continue his meal. The spiritual energy brought by the spiritual rice and the system's ingredients continuously cleansed his meridians, and a warm feeling rolled around in his dantian. His physical strength was rising at a visible speed.

[Ding! Host has consumed spiritual energy food, Body Tempering Realm Level 2 progress +12%!]

[Current Realm: Body Tempering Realm Level 2 (22%)]

Stamina +3, current stamina 32!

Putting down his chopsticks, Qin Lindong stood up and stretched his limbs, his bones cracking with a series of crisp pops, every muscle brimming with explosive power. He walked to the corner, placed one hand on the old wooden box that was half his height, and with a slight effort, easily lifted the nearly 100-pound box above his head.

"This is the power of the second level of Body Tempering..."

Qin Lindong was secretly shocked. In his previous life, he had struggled to even lift this box, but now he lifted it with ease, his physical strength far exceeding the limits of ordinary people. With the enhancement of the Iron Shirt skill, his skin was as tough as cowhide, and ordinary wooden sticks would only leave a white mark on his body at most.

He knew that this strength was the foundation upon which he established himself in the courtyard house.

The area outside the courtyard gradually became lively as neighbors went out to fetch water and start fires. When their eyes fell on Qin Lindong's door, they instinctively looked away, no one daring to approach or even speak. Yesterday's series of intimidating events had already made Qin Lindong a fearsome figure in the courtyard whom no one dared to provoke.

The Jia family's door was tightly shut, and there wasn't a sound. Clearly, the three family members were completely terrified and huddled inside, too scared to show their faces.

Qin Lindong sneered, not caring at all.

Being afraid is the right thing to do.

He wasn't afraid; he would beat her until she was scared.

He sat cross-legged back on the bed and began practicing the Iron Shirt Technique. Spiritual energy circulated throughout his limbs and bones, constantly tempering and strengthening his physical body. As his cultivation deepened, he could clearly feel his strength steadily increasing, his skin becoming increasingly firm, and his endurance, explosive power, and defense all improving across the board.

[Ding! Host's continued physical training has increased the progress to the second level of Body Tempering Realm by 8%!]

[Current Realm: Body Tempering Realm Level 2 (30%)!]

Just then, a commotion arose at the courtyard gate, followed by an old and arrogant voice that rang out and headed straight for Qin Lindong's house.

"Qin Lindong! Get out here right now!"

The voice was sharp and grating, carrying an arrogant air of taking advantage of one's age.

Qin Lindong frowned, opened his eyes, and a cold glint flashed in them.

Judging from the voice, it's the deaf old lady from the courtyard!

This old lady usually pretends to be deaf and dumb, but in reality she is extremely snobbish and mean. She has always been taken care of by Yi Zhonghai and is a staunch accomplice of the Jia family. She used to bully the original owner of the body quite a bit.

It seems that Yi Zhonghai couldn't sit still any longer and brought up this old lady.

Qin Lindong stood up, strode to the door, and yanked it open.

Outside the door, the deaf old woman, leaning on her cane, stood tall and proud in the center, followed by Yi Zhonghai, Liu Haizhong, and Yan Bugui, looking like they were there to interrogate her. Neighbors watched from a distance, not daring to approach.

Upon seeing Qin Lindong, the deaf old woman slammed her cane down and shouted sternly, "You brat! How dare you hit Jia Zhangshi? And bully Qin Huairu? You're lawless! Today, I'll teach you a lesson on behalf of your deceased parents!"

This is a classic case of moral blackmail and taking advantage of one's age.

Yi Zhonghai stood behind, a smug smile playing on his lips. He refused to believe that Qin Lindong would dare to lay a hand on a deaf old woman! As long as Qin Lindong dared to resist, he would be considered unfilial and disrespectful, and he could then rightfully hand Qin Lindong over to the neighborhood committee!

The neighbors around them also became nervous, all feeling that Qin Lindong should back down this time.

But to everyone's surprise, Qin Lindong merely glanced at the deaf old woman indifferently, his voice icy cold and devoid of any respect:

"Lecturing me? You dare to challenge me?"

"My parents died young, so I don't need your fake kindness. The Jia family stole my grain and beat my people, so it's only right that I defend myself."

"If you dare cause trouble at my doorstep again, don't blame me for kicking you out too!"

One sentence silenced the entire audience!

The deaf old woman froze on the spot, staring at Qin Lindong in disbelief. In her entire life, no one had ever dared to speak to her like that!

Yi Zhonghai's smile froze instantly, and his face turned ashen.

Yan Bugui and Liu Haizhong were so frightened that they dared not utter a sound.

Qin Lindong took a step forward, his physical aura spreading out, and a powerful sense of strength rushed towards them. The deaf old lady trembled in fright, and her cane almost fell to the ground.

The physical strength of a second-level Body Tempering Realm cultivator is enough to intimidate the entire audience!

"I'll say it again, anyone who dares to mess with me again, I won't be polite!"

The sound was so powerful that it made people's eardrums hurt.

The deaf old woman turned pale and no longer dared to be arrogant. She took two steps back, trembling, and turned and ran away in a sorry state under Yi Zhonghai's incredulous gaze.

Yi Zhonghai's carefully laid plan was once again shattered by Qin Lindong's punch!

[Ding! The host has intimidated the deaf old lady, and his physical power has shaken the entire hospital!]

[Reward: Body Tempering Realm Level 2 progress +18%!]

Stamina +5, current stamina 37!

[Points +150, current points: 830!]

Qin Lindong stood at the door, his gaze sweeping over Yi Zhonghai and the other two. The three of them lowered their heads, not daring to meet his eyes.

From this day forward, no one in the entire courtyard will dare to challenge its might!