The Invincible Strongest Student

Da da da...

The raindrops outside create a dense sound, sounding remarkably bright in such a night.

Zhao Qingtang loves the sound of rain, whether it is the gentle spring rain or the torrential summer downpour, because staying at home on rainy days gives a strong sense of security and tranquility, perfect for thinking.

But at this moment, Zhao Qingtang does not care to listen to the rain outside, her heart beating with a frequency just like the dense raindrops outside.

"Hurry up..."

Zhao Qingtang’s ethereal yet cautious voice made Lin Tian pause for a moment, as she sat obediently at the bedside, it truly made one feel a warmth in the pit of the stomach.

If it were Liou Qingcheng or Bai Shishi sitting by the bed now, Lin Tian would definitely jump on them directly. But it was Zhao Qingtang in front of him.

Lin Tian took three unhurried steps to the bedside; the closer he got, the clearer he could hear the heartbeat ’Thump thump thump...’, like drumbeats.

Then, Lin Tian mimicked Zhao Qingtang.

"How about... we sit on the bed?"

In such a pink and bubbling atmosphere, Lin Tian dared not speak too loudly, fearing he might scare Zhao Qingtang away.

"Okay."

They took off their shoes, turned and climbed into bed, sitting cross-legged facing each other, both able to hear each other’s breathing.

In that small courtyard at Luoyan Dock, they sat facing each other like this every night. Initially, Zhao Qingtang was very unaccustomed to this, but over time she felt it was okay, just like after frequent interactions with male patients.

But today, that strange feeling emerged again, it felt very odd; she even somewhat regretted calling Lin Tian in.

Clap.

Suddenly, Lin Tian’s hand reached out, grabbing Zhao Qingtang’s hand; his large palm radiated warmth, as if it could ignite Zhao Qingtang entirely.

"What are you doing?"

Zhao Qingtang wanted to pull her hand back, but it was caught by Lin Tian. He said, "You forgot that when practicing Breathing, hands should touch, right?"

"Well, alright."

What Lin Tian said is true; it’s been the same these days. Lin Tian’s Spiritual Qi can help Zhao Qingtang adjust the Breathing rhythm, getting through the most uncomfortable phase of Breathing.

This is actually cultivation, and it’s dual cultivation, the comfort and efficiency vastly surpass practicing alone. That’s why when Zhao Qingtang practiced Breathing alone in the room before, she found it laborious and inefficient.

After enjoying the pleasure of dual cultivation with Lin Tian, practicing alone seemed much duller.

"Close your eyes, empty your thoughts, calm yourself, breathe at the pace I tell you." Lin Tian gently said while holding her small hand; she was too nervous right now, not in a proper state, such cultivation was pointless.

"Hmm!" Zhao Qingtang nodded lightly, took a deep breath before closing her eyes.

Emptying thoughts, reaching a state of emptiness. Easier said than done, especially when being held by Lin Tian, it was not so easy; closing her eyes, his figure filled her mind.

Suddenly, a slight warmth passed from the palm, transmitted into the body along the pulse.

This feeling was very familiar, every time practicing Breathing, warmth flowed from Lin Tian’s palm, always providing a sense of reassurance.

Gradually, her extraneous thoughts faded away, her mind calmed down, and her breathing became steady and even.

Lin Tian also started adjusting his breathing, entering the cultivation state.

The Spiritual Qi flowed out from Lin Tian, passed through Zhao Qingtang’s body, and then returned via the hands; it was a positive cycle process. That was why Lin Tian’s injury healed quickly.

Besides the first dual cultivation, every cultivation lasted only two to three hours.

Time goes by quickly; before you know it, it slips away.

This was the fourth hour, Lin Tian wanted to release his hand, ending today’s cultivation. But Zhao Qingtang seemed very unusual today, her body continuously absorbing Spiritual Qi, even unwilling to awaken during the cycle.

Lin Tian knew, she was about to advance to the Elementary Martial Artist!

Actually, this speed wasn’t exactly fast, after all, she was dual cultivating with a Golden Core expert! It was like eating Experience Elixir daily; upgrading was inevitable, wasn’t it?

Another important point was the Spirit Gathering Town in the small courtyard, definitely crucial.

She didn’t break through earlier precisely because Lin Tian suppressed her.

Zhao Qingtang was different from Xiang Ming, although Xiang Ming was young, the training he received had strengthened his physique to a certain extent; besides, soaking in medicinal baths daily at Luoyan Dock, a lot of medicinal properties sedimented within him. Hence, Lin Tian didn’t worry much about him advancing to a Martial Artist, as his foundation was solid.

But Zhao Qingtang?

Her body was frail, lacking exercise; one must know that Martial Artist is the basis for Cultivators, during which negligence can’t be afforded.

That’s why Lin Tian frequently suppressed her with Spiritual Qi; even if the physical capital was insufficient, there must be accumulation and breakthrough, just like the Xu Family’s internal experts, even without the summer and winter harsh training, they could cultivate.

Originally, Lin Tian estimated Zhao Qingtang might advance a week later, didn’t expect it to be so many days earlier. Lin Tian simply stopped the suppression, let things come naturally.

This process extended over four hours; during this, Zhao Qingtang constantly frowned, a burning pain emanated from the lower abdomen, this was the Sea of Qi forming, the process required endurance.

However, Zhao Qingtang had never encountered such a situation before, instantly startled, if she were alone, the Breathing rhythm would be interrupted, potentially failing this advancement, awaiting another opportunity.

Fortunately, Lin Tian constantly observed, promptly correcting any irregularities, the difficulty even gave him headaches, but fortunately, everything turned out without incident.

This is the preciousness of experience.

When Zhao Qingtang opened her eyes again, she discovered herself sweating all over, sticking to her clothes quite uncomfortably.

But she didn’t focus on this, instead, with a face full of surprise, feeling a difference in herself, yet couldn’t pinpoint it.

Lin Tian smiled warmly at her, recalling when receiving the predecessor’s legacy back then, he was just like this.

"Get up and try moving around." Lin Tian said with a grin.

Zhao Qingtang nodded vigorously, she was already somewhat impatient.

Rolling off the bed, she didn’t even wear slippers, bouncing a couple of times on the spot, hardly exerting any effort, just with a gentle jump, almost touching the ceiling lamp!

"Lin, Lin Tian... why do I feel I’ve become so light?"

Zhao Qingtang’s expression was spectacular, surprise mixed with excitement, she even pinched her cheek, feeling pain, she happily exclaimed: "Turns out this isn’t a dream! It’s real!"