Practice starts with skill points.

Chapter 290 Returning to the Sect
"After staying in the Falling Star Islands for a long time, I suddenly feel uncomfortable returning to this energy-deficient Black Turtle Continent."

Walking out of the cave and feeling the sparse vital energy of heaven and earth around him, Yu Jinglei felt like a fish that suddenly jumped from the water to the shore. He might not die immediately, but he would feel very uncomfortable.

"Let's go!"

The two of them didn't stay for long, they took off into the air and flew towards the Jianding Sect.

The two men did not conceal their figures, so when they arrived above the Jianding Sect, they instantly alarmed the entire sect.

Looking at the two people standing in the void, everyone became a little uneasy.

Zhong Lin could fly before because he had a pair of "wings" on his back, but now he stands proudly in the air like a god, leaving everyone stunned and looking incredulous.

"Sect...Sect Master, you...you have achieved a breakthrough?"

The elders who came after hearing the news looked at the sect leader Yu Jinglei who stepped out from the void, and for a moment they only felt bursts of thunder in the sky.

Isn't it said that the legendary Lingyuan Realm is extremely difficult to break through? For thousands of years, only Deputy Sect Master Zhong Lin had great luck and found the cave left by his predecessors, using elixirs to break through.

Why has the sect leader also made a breakthrough now?

Zhong Lin glanced at Yu Jinglei and said, "Sect Master, please explain. Don't forget what we agreed on before. The information about the Falling Star Islands can only be known to a limited number of high-ranking members of the sect. It must not be spread recklessly. After the Jian Ding Sect of the Falling Star Islands is built, we will send them there one by one to achieve breakthroughs."

Yu Jinglei smiled calmly: "Don't worry, leave it to me."

Zhong Lin nodded. As the leader of a sect, Yu Jinglei knew the priorities of things, so he could rest assured.

He turned around and flew towards his own purple bamboo courtyard.

"Second brother."

As soon as he lowered his body, a surprised voice was heard, followed by a figure the size of a calf rushing towards him.

"Stone."

Zhong Lin also smiled and opened his arms, holding Xiao Shitou in his arms.

"Taller and stronger."

Compared to the last time I left, the little stone has changed a lot.

Although he was only thirteen years old, he had already grown to the level of Zhong Lin's chin. It would take less than two years for him to catch up with him.

His muscles were muscular and strong like a calf. A strong energy and blood emanated from his body. It seemed that he had condensed the energy and blood and reached the third level of cultivation.

If placed in the Falling Star Islands, it would be the middle stage of the acquired realm.

It is already very good to have such cultivation at this age.

Zhong Lin had once felt Xiao Shitou's bones, and his aptitude could only be described as average. However, if he had sufficient resources and practiced diligently, he could achieve certain success.

With Zhong Lin, a sixth-grade alchemist, there is no problem in pushing him to the extraordinary realm.

"Second brother, I miss you so much."

Little Shitou held Zhong Lin's arm tightly and didn't want to let go, tears streaming down his face.

Zhong Lin reached out and wiped away the tears from the corners of his eyes, touched his messy hair, and said with a smile: "A real man sheds blood but not tears. Why are you crying? Isn't my second brother back?"

Children at this age have the strongest self-esteem. After hearing what Zhong Lin said, Xiao Shitou quickly wiped away his tears with his sleeves, straightened his back, and acted like an adult.

"Yes, it seems that I haven't neglected my training during my absence. I'll test you again when I have time to see how your martial arts skills are doing."

Little Stone slapped his chest twice and said confidently, "I will definitely not let you down, second brother."

"Haha, then I'll wait and see."

"Disciple, I pay my respects to the Deputy Sect Master."

A thin figure came rustling into the pavilion, bowed to Zhong Lin, his eyes flashing with awe and admiration.

Xiao Shitou also pulled Zhong Lin's arm and introduced excitedly: "Second brother, do you still remember who he is?" Zhong Lin's eyes moved around, looking up and down at the young man, and then a thin figure in his memory appeared in his mind.

"Are you Xiu'er?"

The person in front of him was none other than Xiu Ge'er, the grandson of Old Man Xu from Heishan County. Although his appearance had changed a lot in the past few years, he still had the same outline as when he was a child.

Little Stone said to Xiu'er proudly, "Xiu'er, I told you that Second Brother would definitely remember you! You didn't believe me?"

Xiu Ge'er scratched his head with a slightly red face and stood there without saying a word.

"Brother Xiu, how did you get up the mountain? Where is your grandfather?"

Zhong Lin was also in a very good mood. He was able to run into an acquaintance from his childhood, and he felt a sense of excitement as if he had met an old friend in a foreign land.

The smile on Xiu'er's face faded, and he said in a deep voice: "Grandpa... passed away last year."

Zhong Lin was also stunned when he heard this. He opened his mouth and wanted to say something, but in the end he just let out a long sigh.

Old man Xu does not practice martial arts, and although he is a doctor, he cannot escape the cycle of birth, old age, sickness and death.

Zhong Lin recalled the scene in Heishan County when the two families huddled together for warmth. Although they were nervous, it was also full of warmth.

Now we are separated forever, in two worlds of Yin and Yang. For a moment, it felt like a huge rock was pressing down on my heart.

Zhong Lin should get used to this kind of thing. As his cultivation level improves, his lifespan will also increase. One day, everyone around him will pass away, including his master, the sect leader, and Little Stone...

I have the help of the system. As long as I take one step at a time, I will reach the top one day.

But others may not.

Zhong Lin took a deep breath, walked forward and touched Xiu'er's head, and said softly: "Since you have come up the mountain, you should practice well in the future. Birth, old age, sickness and death are the normal state of human life. Don't keep dwelling on it."

"Yes, disciple understands."

"Brother, we're going out first. Sister Rong is waiting for you inside!"

After saying that, Xiao Shitou pulled Xiu Ge'er away, and before leaving, he deliberately made a face at Zhong Lin.

"That stinky boy."

Zhong Lin cursed with a smile and pushed the door open.

The furnishings in the yard have not changed at all, and remain the same as before.

A lovely figure was standing quietly in the spacious courtyard.

She was wrapped in a light pink gown with a white gauze dress on the outside, revealing her graceful neck and clearly visible collarbone. Her skirt was pleated, and she had a graceful demeanor like orchids. Her skin was smooth and fair, and her long silky hair was soft and beautiful. Her millions of black hair were tied up with a purple jade hairpin.

Zhong Lin stepped forward, stretched out his hands and held this lovely girl in his arms, feeling the softness and size of Gu Yourong's breasts, and buried his head in her fragrant neck.

"Sister, I'm back."

Gu Yourong didn't say anything, but hugged Zhong Lin tightly, as if she wanted to merge into it.

"How long can you stay this time?"

"One month!"

Gu Yourong's body trembled slightly, and his expression was a little gloomy.

"Senior Sister, will you come with me this time?"

Gu Yourong raised his head suddenly and looked at Zhong Lin in disbelief.

Zhong Lin reached out and scratched the tip of Gu Yourong's nose, then said with a smile, "Why, you don't want to?"

(End of this chapter)