Merging with Demon Spirits

Chapter 72: Chapter 66: Lin Feng’s Transformation

Evening.

Lin Feng’s room door was tightly closed. Lin Fang and the other three sat on the living room sofa, leisurely watching the sixty-inch LCD TV.

They were watching Jiang City news, hosted by the familiar Zhang Lanna.

Thirty-five-year-old Zhang Lanna has been hosting Jiang City news for three years. She is not particularly pretty, but very approachable, with a neat short hairstyle and a gentle smile on her face. Her hosting style is calm and steady, with an intellectual charm.

Because the Glory Aspirants List was newly released yesterday, the main topic of the news these past two days revolves around the Glory Aspirants List.

At this moment, Zhang Lanna was introducing a list on the wall:

”As per tradition, the Glory Aspirants List was updated yesterday with the latest rankings. Three people from Jiang City withdrew from the list, while nine people joined the list, earning the qualification of ’Blue Moon Guardian,’ among whom Ye Qiu stands out the most, debuting at 19th place.”

”Bai Xingzhi, who refined the Six-Winged Illusion Python on Awakening Day and signed with the ’AK’ club, also debuted on the list at 264th place.”

”However, compared to the most notable Ye Qiu, Lin Feng, who also made the list but ranked last, attracts even more attention.”

”Just three days ago, this name was still unknown, but now it’s all over the martial artist forum.”

”I believe many viewers are not unfamiliar with this name. South Yeqiu, North Linfeng. On the martial artist forum, he is already on par with Ye Qiu.”

Saying this, Zhang Lanna’s originally stable and moderate tone carried a hint of amazement.

”Posts about Lin Feng have topped Jiang City’s daily list for three consecutive days, even surpassing Ye Qiu and Yun Tianqi.”

”Two days ago, at the Thunder Martial Arts Dojo in the southern district, Lin Feng, an eighth-rank body cultivator, defeated a first-grade martial artist.”

”His endorsement fee for Huating Restaurant is as high as 18 million new coins.”

”At just sixteen years old, he has reached 21 techniques in the Thirty-Six Body Refining Techniques, setting a record.”

”According to reliable sources, Lin Feng has rejected contracts from Ju Xing, Thunder, and Wind-Grabbing because the demon spirits offered by these three clubs are too low in rank; Ju Xing offered the Mercury Flood Dragon ranked 189th on the Earth Chart and the Cloud-Stepping Beast ranked 196th.”

”Originally living in the Shore District, Lin Feng has already purchased two 146-square-meter apartments at Tingfeng Garden, with a newly opened price of over 40,000 per square meter, and the developer gave a 30% discount for this.”

”Many are curious why he bought two apartments? Because one of them he gifted to his desk mate.”

”Although it’s still uncertain whether Lin Feng can refine the demon spirits on the Earth Chart, it’s undeniable that this young man has already caught the attention of various major clubs, many of which want to sign him.”

Zhang Lanna launched into a lengthy discussion about Lin Feng. For this, the program invited three renowned Glory commentators to debate intensely about Lin Feng’s future career direction, whether he can refine demon spirits, and his rivalry with Ye Qiu.

”Xiaofeng really became famous,” Old Ma remarked while watching the TV with emotion.

In today’s Jiang City news, there’s no doubt that Lin Feng is the main star, with other entrants to the Glory Aspirants List, even Ye Qiu, getting less than a third of the screen time he got.

After today, it’s hard to imagine anyone in Jiang City not knowing who Lin Feng is.

Old Ma glanced at the clock in the living room; it was precisely 6:30.

At this usual time, he and Lele, who had just finished school and work, were usually still on the crowded train, spending one or two hours to get back to the outer city. By the time they painfully dragged their weary bodies up to the 86th floor, drenched in sweat, the sky was already dark.

Lin Fang and Lin Kerou worked in the outer city as well, but they also got off work relatively late. Getting off work at six, they had to rush to the market to buy groceries and cook, leaving little time for rest after a busy day.

Even though they’d gotten used to this lifestyle, it was tiring and monotonous, leaving little room for joy in life.

”Life is really good now!”

Lin Fang comfortably settled into the soft chair, carefully observing the home that now belonged to her, sighing with satisfaction.

The life in front of her was the one she had always dreamed of.

After work, the whole family could relax and watch TV. She didn’t seek wealth or glory as a mother but hoped for a life without worries and fatigue from constantly running about.

”Yes, really good,” Old Ma agreed, holding Lin Fang’s hand with warmth and emotion in his eyes.

Nine years ago, his wife left him for lack of ability and income, leaving him alone with his daughter. Life was exceedingly difficult.

While he worked during the day, three-year-old Lele could only be sent to daycare. He initially thought he could never have a family again until he met Lin Fang.

Old Ma distinctly remembers seeing Lin Fang for the first time.

Back then, Lin Fang had just moved to the Shore District and was shopping for groceries at the nearby supermarket.

She looked a bit pale and weary with faint dark circles under her eyes, yet she still possessed a graceful charm. She didn’t seem like someone living in the Shore District; rather, she seemed like someone from a prestigious family. Her long dress, while the brand was unknown, was so delicately crafted that his annual salary likely couldn’t cover its cost.

She was tightly holding the hands of a boy and a girl.

The girl seemed to be fifteen or sixteen, in high school, and had inherited her mother’s beauty, quite attractive, with an evidently good temperament. But what struck him the most was the young boy.

It was hard for him to imagine a six or seven-year-old boy, at an age where he should be playing innocently with friends, having such mature eyes for his age, and showing a hint of distant coldness.

He was curious why a boy would have such eyes.

He could not have imagined that the Goddess of Fortune would so favor him, allowing Lin Fang to become his wife.

He was even more surprised that this boy would change his life nine years later.

”Mom, when I went to school today, everyone was talking about my brother. When I told my classmates that my brother is Lin Feng, they went crazy, bringing loads of photos asking for my brother’s autograph.”

Ma Lele, full of pride, told Lin Fang, joining in on the conversation.

After speaking, she pulled out a large stack of photos from her backpack, at least seventy or eighty, many of Lin Feng in the martial arts dojo ring, and others clearly taken secretly with a fan’s phone.

”Some classmates even wanted to pay, but I didn’t accept.”

”So many; your brother’s time is very precious now. Don’t bring them back again next time.”

Old Ma reprimanded. In his view, signatures for Lin Feng, who was about to take the college entrance examination, were a waste of time.

”I know, these were all requests from my best classmates. There won’t be a next time!”

Ma Lele said nonchalantly.

Her brother had entered the Glory Aspirants List as a prodigious youth, a future star of fame. Naturally, she had to flaunt it. Let’s see if those boys who bullied her still dared to do so.

”Why hasn’t my brother come out yet?” Ma Lele asked, looking at Lin Feng’s room with some confusion.

”Your brother is probably cultivating; he’ll be out soon.” Old Ma explained, and not long after, Lin Feng’s room door opened.

Lin Feng came out wearing black shorts and a shirt, his hair still damp, evidently having just showered.

Seeing Lin Feng for the first time, Old Ma and the others were slightly stunned.

Just not seeing him for a day, they realized Lin Feng had changed. He seemed more confident. Originally quite handsome, he now exuded a captivating allure. They didn’t know if it was an illusion, but they noticed Lin Feng’s dark eyes seemed to carry a hint of a mysterious glow.

”Why are you looking at me like that?”

Lin Feng looked down at himself, puzzled, and said, ”Let’s go, time to eat.”

Today, to celebrate the move and to thank Lin Feng, Gao Hai had texted them midday to not cook dinner, inviting them to eat at his home.

”Xiaofeng, I feel like you’ve really become a big star.” Lin Kerou said in surprise. He noticed a certain charisma about Lin Feng.

”Yes, brother, you seem to have become more handsome.” Ma Lele nodded in agreement.

”Haha, nonsense, let’s go.”

Lin Feng smiled faintly. After refining Nightmare, he indeed felt more confident.

In the world of martial artists, there are many unfairnesses, some absolute geniuses favored by the heavens, some who inherit extraordinary talents and activate inherited abilities, and the Glory Race, bathed in Heaven and Earth Spirit Liquid at birth. But now, regardless of who they are, Lin Feng has the confidence to stand shoulder to shoulder with them and surpass them.