The Urban Medical Martial Immortal

Chapter 973: Chapter 967: Bulian Platform

At this moment.

The skeleton appearing at Lin Tian’s Xuan Yin Meridian Land was crystal clear and shimmering with a cold light; it was the Ice Spirit Bone!

Under normal circumstances.

To possess a Spirit Bone was usually a sign of strong innate talent.

Most cultivation geniuses would exhibit Spirit Bones of varying qualities.

The most frequently appearing are the Five Elements Spirit Bones, which include gold, wood, water, fire, and earth.

Besides those, some rare and even stronger Spirit Bones may appear.

Such as ice, thunder, wind, or even mutated variations like ice thunder, wind thunder, and so on...

However.

Possessing a Spirit Bone doesn’t necessarily mean one’s cultivation journey will be smooth sailing.

The reason why having a Spirit Bone is seen as a sign of a genius is that with a Spirit Bone, one’s sensitivity to and absorption of a specific spiritual energy is faster, and the body aligns more with the spiritual energy.

That’s all.

But to most people, this is already considered a heavenly gift!

From this arises the notion of being a genius!

But to these, Lin Tian has always shown disdain.

Whether in his past life or now, his constitution has been ordinary, with no existence of a Spirit Bone.

Yet it hasn’t stopped him from crushing many so-called geniuses!

Only now, due to cultivating the Cold Life Technique, the unexpected emergence of the Ice Spirit Bone surprised Lin Tian a little.

Having a Spirit Bone or not is of little consequence, but it’s nice to have icing on the cake; no one would refuse it!

”With the Ice Spirit Bone, my absorption and utilization of Ice Spirit Energy will be more effortless, and the combat techniques I exert will be more powerful!”

Lin Tian, excited over this unexpected gain, muttered to himself.

He was cultivating the Supreme Battle Technique, the Nine-Turned Three Life Technique, which allows absorption of any energy from heaven and earth, making the presence of a Spirit Bone insignificant.

However, this Ice Spirit Bone does indeed enhance the power of Ice Battle Techniques, upping his strength by a few levels.

As time passed, it gradually approached noon.

Lin Tian originally wanted to organize the contents of his storage bag.

Like the Six-winged Golden Cicada, Devouring Sky Grass, Nine Celestial Blood, Death Spirit Grass, mysterious skull, and the black can obtained from Holy Gu Sect’s Holy Master Hong Qi in the southwest previously.

However.

The room door was knocked, and Zhou Xiaomeng’s voice came from outside.

Lin Tian went to open the door and saw Zhou Xiaomeng standing outside with anticipation on her face, to which he asked puzzledly, ”Is there something you don’t understand?”

”N-no, it’s not that!”

Zhou Xiaomeng’s face blushed slightly, and she stammered a bit, saying, ”I-I want to go watch the national martial arts competition. Shall we go together? Even if it’s just for fun!”

Lin Tian was about to refuse when his phone kept ringing.

It was Du Yuesheng, Zhou Li, and Huangfu Cheng calling, all of them just reconfirming whether Lin Tian had arrived, especially since Zhou Li had earlier asked Zhou Xiaomeng to arrange it; the call was a mere courtesy.

After taking the calls, Lin Tian wasn’t in the mood to fiddle with other matters anymore and finally decided to accompany Zhou Xiaomeng to go have a look.

In Lin Tian’s eyes, the national martial arts competition held no appeal, seen as a mere occasion to wander with Zhou Xiaomeng and enjoy the excitement.

By noon.

The streets of Tianxiang Villa became even more crowded.

Those who could come to Tianxiang Villa at this time were either interested in national martial arts or were well-informed and of certain status.

”Where is the national martial arts competition being held?”

Surveying the villa situated above Heavenly Fragrance Lake, with nowhere open, Lin Tian couldn’t help but ask Zhou Xiaomeng.

”Today’s national martial arts competition is being held at the Bulian Platform!”

Zhou Xiaomeng led the way in front and introduced Lin Tian along the way, clearly familiar with the place, ”The Bulian Platform is a test platform located on the water of Bulian Lake, within Bulian Valley, and it’s a famous scenic spot of Heavenly Fragrance Garden! From here, it’s a ten-minute walk!”

Fifteen minutes later.

Lin Tian followed Zhou Xiaomeng into a valley.

This wasn’t a wilderness but a tourist area, filled with modern facilities, and the roads were flat.

At the center of the valley was a massive lake.

However.

The lake bore signs of man-made development.

At the center of the lake was a platform as large as a basketball court, a sort of ring, surrounded by water on all sides.

At about ten meters from the platform was a circular grandstand with seats and standing spaces.

Around the grandstand were three stone bridges extending from the lakeside onto the grandstand.

At this moment, a large crowd gathered on the grandstand and along the lakeside.

”So lively!”

Standing on the lakeside of Bulian Lake, Zhou Xiaomeng, looking at the bustling crowd, exclaimed with joy.

After all, being a girl, she preferred such lively places.

”Lin Tian, let’s go to the platform in the middle of the lake for a clearer view!”

Excitedly jumping for joy, Zhou Xiaomeng dragged Lin Tian for a brief run, saying, ”But there might not be any seats left!”

Lin Tian didn’t mind and followed along.

Soon enough.

The two reached the grandstand adjacent to Bulian Platform.

It was already crowded with people, so Lin Tian and Zhou Xiaomeng could only stand at the back.

Suddenly.

Lin Tian heard some familiar polite exchanges not far from him.

Looking in the direction of the voice, he unexpectedly recognized some familiar faces in the crowd.

Among them.

Were the people Lin Tian had encountered before, including Yu Guangrui, who was with Zhu Yuqi and others.

At that moment, Yu Guangrui was nodding and bowing with a flattering smile to several people opposite.

Only Zhu Yuqi and Ai Liiu stood aside, greeting with a smile without exhibiting the same obvious sycophancy as Yu Guangrui.

Across from them was Chu Anling, vice-host of the West Lake Martial Arts Hall funded by Liu Nai’er’s uncle, which was also Liu Nai’er’s alma mater, along with Duan Yunhuan, disciple of National Martial Arts Master Yang Ji, and also among them were Shu Yi’s schoolmates Zuo Rong, and Fu Xiaoguai. Lin Tian had met them before as well.

Among Chu Anling, Duan Yunhuan, and others, regardless of identity or background, they were vastly superior to Yu Guangrui.

It was understandable for Yu Guangrui to display such flattering and ingratiating behavior.

Not long after.

The two parties parted ways.

Chu Anling and their group moved to another side of the grandstand, not noticing this side.

Instead, Yu Guangrui and his group happened to head towards Lin Tian and Zhou Xiaomeng.

Soon enough, they got close, and Yu Guangrui noticed Lin Tian standing there.

”Hmph, boy, weren’t you disdainful of national martial arts? Why are you here too?”

Seeing Lin Tian, Yu Guangrui’s expression turned a bit gloomy, checking ahead before continuing, ”In a while, many National Martial Arts Masters will compete. If you have the guts, speak out again; insulting a Grandmaster might spark public outrage, and you’ll have no idea how you die!”

”Yu Guangrui!”

Suddenly, Zhu Yuqi became furious, yelling softly.

Her face showed anger; she was upset. After all, Lin Tian was her classmate Lin Xiaoqing’s brother, and she couldn’t bear seeing Yu Guangrui insult him repeatedly.

”Yuqi, I’m speaking the truth!”

Yu Guangrui frowned, speaking seriously to Zhu Yuqi, but seeing her still glaring angrily at him, he shook his head and said, ”Forget it, soon you’ll see clearly what becomes of a waste discarded by Miss Jii...”

Afterwards, Yu Guangrui ignored Zhu Yuqi and left with the others.

But Zhu Yuqi and Ai Liiu remained, looking embarrassed and upset.