Five years passed in the blink of an eye, like a fleeting moment, yet enough for a naive girl to undergo a magnificent transformation and grow into a confident cultivator. Eleven-year-old Lin Qian stood quietly in front of the mirror, a hint of emotion in her eyes, and a faint smile unconsciously appeared on her lips.
Once, she was just a naive little girl, her face still bearing the innocence of childhood. Now, that youthful naiveté has receded like a receding tide, replaced by a resilience and composure honed through trials and tribulations. Her long, cascading black hair is gently held up by a simple white jade hairpin. This seemingly simple attire, far from making her appear plain, actually accentuates her snow-white skin, making her exquisite features even more refined. She resembles a fairy stepping out of a painting, pure and ethereal, captivating all who behold her.
However, Lin Qian knew that in this world, being too dazzling was not necessarily a good thing. The tallest tree in the forest is the first to be felled by the wind—a principle she always kept in mind. Therefore, she chose to conceal her true cultivation level and act with discretion.
For the past five years, Lin Shiyun and her cronies have never stopped making things difficult for Lin Qian. Lin Shiyun is the darling of her family and has developed an arrogant and domineering personality since childhood. She can't stand Lin Qian's excellence and always tries to find ways to cause her trouble.
That day, Lin Qian was cultivating in the courtyard as usual. Sunlight shone on her, casting a long, slender shadow. Just as she was immersed in her cultivation, Lin Shiyun swaggered over with her little followers.
"Oh, isn't this Lin Qian? Pretending to cultivate again!" Lin Shiyun said sarcastically, her eyes full of disdain.
Lin Qian slowly opened her eyes, glanced at Lin Shiyun, and stood up silently without saying a word.
Seeing that Lin Qian ignored her, Lin Shiyun became even angrier. She stepped forward, pointed at Lin Qian's nose, and cursed, "You shameless wretch, what are you pretending to be so high and mighty for! In front of me, you will always just be a little bitch!"
Lin Qian's eyes turned cold. She stared at Lin Shiyun and said coldly, "Lin Shiyun, don't go too far."
"Too much?" Lin Shiyun sneered. "I am too much, so what can you do to me? You're just a pathetic wretch that nobody wants, yet you dare to be arrogant in front of me!"
At this moment, 003's voice rang in Lin Qian's mind: "Host, Lin Shiyun has gone too far. We can't let her off easily!"
Lin Qian's heart skipped a beat. She looked at Lin Shiyun and said, "Lin Shiyun, doing this will not do you any good."
Lin Shiyun said dismissively, "Benefits? Seeing you suffer is my biggest benefit!" With that, she waved her hand, and her followers launched an attack on Lin Qian.
"Go! Teach this arrogant bastard a lesson!" Lin Shiyun shouted from the side.
The henchmen swarmed forward, launching a barrage of attacks at Lin Qian. Lin Qian dodged the first wave of attacks with a swift movement. She then launched a counterattack, her moves fierce and her punches swift as shadows, instantly giving the henchmen a hard time.
"Is that all you've got?" Lin Qian mocked.
Enraged, the lackeys launched an even fiercer attack. Lin Qian remained fearless, nimbly weaving through the crowd, each strike accurately hitting their vital points, leaving the lackeys in agony.
Seeing the situation turning against her, Lin Shiyun personally joined the battle. She had initially thought Lin Qian was someone she could easily bully, but she hadn't expected Lin Qian to be so strong. She was secretly astonished: Lin Qian had been hiding her cultivation level all along, and she hadn't even noticed. How could she be so powerful? But she still refused to back down: "Lin Qian, I'll make you pay today!"
As the battle progressed, Lin Shiyun felt increasingly overwhelmed, and her surprise gradually turned into fear: Had Lin Qian been pretending to be weak all along? How could her strength far exceed my imagination?
Lin Qian felt the pressure, but she didn't back down. She gritted her teeth and fought with all her might. The two exchanged blows, and for a time they were evenly matched.
"Lin Qian, you're not having an easy time today!" Lin Shiyun said fiercely, but her voice was already trembling slightly.
"That depends on whether you have the ability!" Lin Qian replied.
In the fierce battle, Lin Qian gradually gained the upper hand. Seizing the opportunity, she sidestepped Lin Shiyun's attack and then swiftly threw a punch, striking Lin Shiyun hard in the abdomen.
Lin Shiyun cried out in pain and staggered back a few steps. Taking advantage of this, Lin Qian launched a series of attacks, leaving Lin Shiyun with no chance to fight back.
At this moment, Lin Shiyun was filled with fear and resentment. She couldn't understand how Lin Qian, whom she had always regarded as weak, could suddenly become so powerful. She began to regret her rash actions, but it was too late.
In the end, Lin Shiyun and her followers couldn't take it anymore and slunk away.
Sunlight streamed into the bustling market, where shops lined both sides of the street, their calls and the sounds of bargaining rising and falling, creating a lively atmosphere. People moved about, their faces displaying a variety of expressions—laughter, anxiety, and satisfaction.
Sunlight streamed into the bustling market, where all sorts of stalls lined both sides of the street, offering a dazzling array of goods and exuding a mysterious, mystical atmosphere.
A stall was filled with exquisite jewelry that shimmered with spiritual energy. The gold and silver ornaments were inlaid with gemstones containing mysterious power. The necklaces, earrings, bracelets and other ornaments were not only beautiful, but also emitted waves of spiritual energy, attracting the attention of many female cultivators.
Another stall displayed all sorts of strange and wonderful trinkets related to cultivation. There were exquisitely crafted spirit wood carvings, which contained a faint spiritual energy and were carved into various wondrous shapes. There were also colorful spirit jade stones that shimmered with a unique light in the sunlight and were said to possess different effects. There were also uniquely shaped spirit puppets that were infused with a trace of spirituality and could accompany their owners and play a special role at crucial moments, making people want to stop and look.
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