He achieved the pinnacle of martial arts starting with breaking through the limits of Tiger Fist.

Jiang Lin ultimately couldn't escape Li Changfeng's clutches.

Despite Li Changfeng's insistence, Jiang Lin was forced to see the contents of the box.

This wooden box, about a foot square, is made of sandalwood and has its edges polished smooth, making it look quite valuable.

The box was opened, and underneath was a red silk cloth, on which were placed three golden spheres, each the size of an adult's fist.

Because it was so large, Jiang Lin felt it couldn't be called a "dan" or "wan".

At that moment, the three spheres exuded a sense of oppression, making people want to keep their distance.

Yes, that's the feeling of intimidation, which makes people feel uncomfortable and even a little scared.

"Junior brother, does this look like the bait you mentioned?"

Li Changfeng asked tentatively.

Jiang Lin reached out and gently stroked the surface of the object, feeling a tingling, electric-like sensation in his hand, and the content he had just read in the book flashed through his mind.

"The Heavenly Wrath Nine Tribulations Branch, struck by heavenly wrath and lightning, this tree was born from anger, hence the name Heavenly Wrath. It is golden in color and feels slightly numb to the touch, as if struck by lightning."

The book also classifies various materials, and this item is marked as a top-grade Heavenly Rank.

Jiang Lin didn't understand what a Heavenly Rank Supreme was, but he was now feeling a chill run down his spine.

It's not just the oppressive aura of this golden sphere, but also what it represents.

Without a recipe, Jiang Lin didn't know what the thing in front of him was, and he only recognized one of the materials in the entire sphere.

Jiang Lin is now filled with regret; he would rather not recognize any of them at all.

If this is a scented bait...!

Is this guy going to fish for dragons?

Jiang Lin took two steps back, rubbing his face vigorously with both hands. "What did Senior Brother just say?"

Li Changfeng wasn't stupid. Seeing his junior brother's reaction, he knew that the junior brother must have guessed something.

"I asked my junior brother, 'Is what's in this box bait?'"

Jiang Lin shook his head. "I don't know, but I read a sentence in a book."

"What did you say?" Li Changfeng quickly asked.

Jiang Lin composed himself and slowly began to speak.

"When ordinary fish see it, they flee in terror into the deep reeds; when small fish smell it, they hide among the rocks. Only the large creatures, when they approach the abyss, are moved by its aura and linger, captivated by it, and ultimately cannot leave. It is because the muddy mouths fear its power, and only the still abyss can contain such a spirit."

"Judging from this thing, it's not as simple as just being able to attract large creatures," Jiang Lin concluded.

His words were quite clear: the "fragrant bait" had its own power, and ordinary fish would avoid it. Even the "hemp-clothed man" that Jiang Lin used before could drive away ordinary fish.

Even martial arts practitioners are terrified of this thing. If it weren't "bait," it would be fine, but if it were, who knows what it would attract?

Li Changfeng frowned even more. Jiang Lin had explained it so clearly; he must have understood.

Even Jiang Lin, a master of the Refining Realm, felt uncomfortable looking at this thing, let alone Jiang Lin. This shows what it represents.

Seeing that Li Changfeng was deep in thought, Jiang Lin said goodbye and made a hasty retreat.

Jiang Lin jogged to the courtyard, only to find his back completely soaked.

If Senior Brother Li really wanted to throw this thing into the deep waters of the Great Swamp, the entire Yunmeng Swamp would probably be in an uproar.

……

For the next few days, Jiang Lin did not go out. He just stayed in the martial arts school and focused on his training, practicing boxing during the day and practicing stances at night.

Since breaking through the limits of the "Tiger Soul Stake", his entire body, flesh and bones, have been nourished. Compared to other martial artists in the Skin Refining Realm, Jiang Lin has embarked on a completely different path.

Jiang Lin

[Breakthrough Point] 3 (Progress 9%)

[Martial Arts] Tiger Fist (Proficiency 1720/5000)

[Martial Arts] Tiger Soul Stance (Breakthrough Limit 1143/2000 in one go)

He planned to use these three points to break the limits of fishing effectiveness, hoping that after breaking the limits three times, the effectiveness would have new capabilities.

There's no other way around it. Training requires resources, and even breaking through limits requires resources, so we must first ensure the stability of resource acquisition.

If a martial artist can get one or two bottles of pills a month, they are considered to have connections.

Most people can only rely on themselves, through years of consistent hard work and perseverance.

This shows the importance of resources. Jiang Lin is another example; without medicine, not only will his martial arts training be slow, but his limit-breaking points will also not increase.

Yesterday, Jiang Lin received a message saying that Zhou Shixiong's tombstone had been erected, so he decided to go and pay his respects with Lin Zheng.

After arranging the training for the martial arts students in the morning, the two were about to set off when they ran into Senior Sister Long, who hadn't been to the martial arts school for a long time.

Jiang Lin was somewhat taken aback when he saw the servant carrying incense and candles behind his senior sister.

He remembered that he had not informed his senior sister, but Long Susu arrived unexpectedly, which proved that his senior sister had been paying attention to the death of his senior brother Zhou.

Seven or eight li outside the north gate, you will reach Shahe Town.

Zhou Ping's tomb stands on a low hill by the roadside, surrounded by bluestone.

The tombstone is made of sharp, angular stone, untouched by wind and rain, and clear chisel marks can be seen on its dark blue-green surface.

The arrangements for the mortuary were fairly proper, which was of course also due to Jiang Linshe's financial contribution.

As soon as the group arrived at the foot of the hill, they saw a woman worshipping in the distance, with a seven or eight-year-old girl by her side.

The woman wore a coarse cloth skirt and hairpins, with several patches on her clothes, but she was clean and dry from head to toe.

There was no loud wailing, only silent sorrow.

When the servant sent to question him returned, Jiang Lin realized that the woman in front of him was his senior brother Zhou's sister who had married into Qingxi County.

The woman, carrying her child, was clearly alarmed when she saw Jiang Lin and his large group from afar.

Seeing this, Lin Zheng's eyes were already red, and Senior Sister Long also looked reluctant to see it.

Senior Brother Zhou had finally advanced to the rank of martial artist, but before he could even change his family's life, he died quietly by the roadside outside the town.

Since they didn't know each other, and to avoid startling anyone, no one rushed forward.

Long Susu took out a stack of silver notes and beckoned a servant to deliver them, but Jiang Lin stopped her.

"Senior sister, wait a minute. This family is poor. If you rashly send them so much money, it will inevitably cause trouble."

Senior Sister Long doesn't understand the lives of ordinary people, but Jiang Lin knows all too well. Sending this stack of silver notes is the root of trouble; in the end, the whole family might die together.

"It would be better if my senior sister arranged an easy job for her, one that would be stable and long-term."

The arrangement Jiang Lin mentioned here is not in Changning County, but in Qingxi County.

The entire Long family of Yuezhou is united, so this small matter is nothing more than a simple favor for Long Susu.

Long Susu took out a token, but Jiang Lin took it.

Jiang Lin handed the token to the guilty Lin Zheng, patted him on the shoulder and said, "Go and deliver another twenty taels of silver, along with the token, and inform her of her senior sister's arrangements."

Lin Zheng took the token, composed himself, and slowly walked towards the mother and daughter.

"As expected, Junior Brother is more thoughtful."

Long Susu sighed slightly. This junior brother usually seemed slick and unreliable, but his inner sensitivity far exceeded that of ordinary people.

After Lin Zheng handed over the token and silver, he pointed towards Senior Sister Long and said something to the woman.

The woman became agitated and pulled the girl down to kneel and kowtow.

Jiang Lin turned half his body to the side, allowing Senior Sister Long to receive the bow.

The woman was about to leave with her child when Lin Zheng called her back.

Lin Zheng stepped forward, took a jade Buddha from his chest, bent down and tied it around the girl's neck.

Jiang Lin was slightly surprised. He had seen this jade Buddha many times. Lin Zheng always carried it with him. It was the only keepsake his mother left him.