19: Tian Jinzhong's hope

Several days passed.

Lin Yuan had successfully broken through to the second layer.

Specifically, his main body had fully grown to ten meters.

As Luotian Grand Ceremony was about to begin, Lin Yuan was urgently recalled to Mount Longhu to prepare.

Meanwhile, Zhang Chulan, thanks to Lin Yuan's earlier protection, had caused many of Quanshin's members to suffer losses. Now, everyone knew that Zhang Chulan was connected to Mount Longhu.

Most people, when considering dealing with Zhang Chulan, had to think about the Old Celestial Master of Mount Longhu, so for this period, the surroundings became much more peaceful...

On Mount Longhu, Tian Jinzhong sat in a wheelchair, gazing out at the maple trees outside the window, meticulously counting the leaves.

One, two, three.

He silently counted the number of leaves, a habit he had maintained for many years.

Through this monotonous counting, he kept his brain active and fended off drowsiness.

His eyes were bloodshot, and his eyelids felt heavy as if weighed down by a thousand jin.

But even so, he dared not close his eyes; if he closed them for too long, he would fall asleep.

No matter what, he had to remain constantly awake.

A young Taoist priest, responsible for looking after Tian Jinzhong, was tidying the room.

Although he had difficulty moving, as an important figure in Tianshi Mansion, he still needed to maintain a dignified appearance.

"I heard Lin Yuan is back?"

"Yes, Grandmaster, I heard he even brought back a yellow rat that can discharge electricity."

Tian Jinzhong immediately burst out laughing.

"What!? A yellow-furred rat? That can discharge electricity? Have you been watching too many cartoons?"

The young Taoist priest became anxious upon hearing this:

"Grandmaster, many people saw it! I'm not lying to you. When there's an opportunity, I'll push you to see it."

Just then, Lin Yuan's voice came from outside the door.

"Martial Uncle Tian, have you missed me after I've been away for so long?"

Tian Jinzhong followed the sound, looking past the doorframe and into the center of the courtyard.

The next second, he was completely stunned...

Under the tree in the courtyard, Lin Yuan stood there, and beside him stood a large, yellow-furred rat.

Tian Jinzhong was utterly shocked.

"This really exists!?

"How is that possible!?"

His voice trembled slightly. In his understanding, he had never seen such a large, yellow-furred rat.

Lin Yuan greeted him warmly.

"Martial Uncle Tian!"

The young Taoist priest quickly pushed Tian Jinzhong over.

Tian Jinzhong asked with curiosity, "Lin Yuan, why is this rat so big? And it's yellow-furred. Can it really discharge electricity?"

Lin Yuan patted the giant yellow-furred rat, which was gnawing on nuts, and said calmly, "After I went down the mountain, I encountered some fortuitous opportunities and comprehended a new cultivation method. I just wanted to try it out."

"This rat is the final test result."

Lin Yuan's tone was very calm, as if this was a very common thing.

Tian Jinzhong was completely astonished.

"You... you created a new species!?"

Lin Yuan nodded.

"You could say that. This method can not only be applied to animals but also to humans. This method can also be used to treat you."

Tian Jinzhong looked at Lin Yuan with anticipation.

"My... can it be restored...?"

Lin Yuan nodded gently.

"If nothing unexpected happens, it should be restorable. However, I haven't applied it to humans yet, so I cannot guarantee the specific effects."

Tian Jinzhong looked at the yellow rat, which was knee-high to Lin Yuan, and his heart grew increasingly excited.

If he could transform a rat like this, then it was possible he could treat himself.

For many years, he had already given up hope, but he never expected Lin Yuan to bring him such a surprise.

"Quick, quick! Go call my High-achieving disciple!"

The young Taoist priest immediately nodded and turned to run out of the courtyard... At this moment, inside the main hall of Tianshi Mansion.

The Old Celestial Master sat on a meditation cushion, facing Rong Shan, Zhang Lingyu, and a group of High-achieving disciples.

Today, he was explaining problems encountered in cultivation to everyone.

"Luotian Grand Ceremony is about to begin soon, so your cultivation cannot be neglected. Don't disgrace Tianshi Mansion."

"Understood."

Zhang Lingyu then thought of Lin Yuan.

Didn't that boy return? Why hasn't he come to pay his respects to Master?

Not long ago, he told me that he had broken through to the second layer of body refinement and was about to approach the third layer, 'Scales Transformation.'

After 'Scales Transformation' comes 'Python Transformation' and 'Horn Transformation.' Could he really transform into a dragon?

Thinking of this, Zhang Lingyu couldn't help but ask, "Master, do you think Lin Yuan can really transform into a dragon?"

The Old Celestial Master pondered for a moment after hearing this question, then shook his head.

"I don't know the answer to that question either. If I hadn't seen Lin Yuan, I would have thought dragon transformation was just a myth."

"However, the transformation of a snake into a dragon is recorded in ancient texts."

"If it's truly possible for a snake to transform into a dragon, I believe Lin Yuan can definitely achieve it. I even suspect that the blood flowing through him is of dragon lineage; otherwise, how could he possess such high intelligence and talent?"

The disciples nodded in agreement upon hearing this answer.

"Indeed, Lin Yuan's talent in cultivation is truly terrifying. His current cultivation level is already something most people can never reach in a lifetime."

Just as everyone was still discussing how long it would take Lin Yuan to transform into a dragon, a young Taoist priest ran in, panting.

"Grandmaster! Grandmaster! Lin Yuan really succeeded!!"

At these words, the entire hall fell silent.

The Old Celestial Master immediately stood up and said with an expression of disbelief, "How long has it been? He transformed into a dragon already? No! I have to take a photo and post it on my Moments."

Zhang Lingyu, Rong Shan, and the other disciples all had black lines on their foreheads.

The young Taoist priest felt that the Old Celestial Master had misunderstood him, so he immediately explained, "Uncle Lin said the method to treat Grandmaster's limbs has succeeded!"

"What!? That boy really succeeded!?"

Zhang Lingyu and the others were immediately shocked.

"Martial Uncle Tian's injuries, after so many years, can be healed!?"

"I admit that Lin Yuan is indeed very talented in cultivation, but healing Martial Uncle Tian, that's a bit outrageous. A person whose limbs were severed many years ago, even modern medical science cannot restore them."

Zhang Lingyu looked at everyone and said,

"Don't forget, the rat he brought back is a new species, created through his method. If it can really be applied to humans..."

Rong Shan's eyes widened immediately upon hearing this.

"If it can really be done, wouldn't this cultivation method be defying the heavens...?"

The Old Celestial Master immediately walked towards the outside of the hall.

"No, I have to go see! To be able to easily change the physical structure of animals, what Lin Yuan has mastered has probably transcended this era."

"Since everyone thinks it's impossible, let's all go and see."

Zhang Lingyu couldn't believe it at this moment. If Lin Yuan really healed Martial Uncle Tian, what a huge shock that would cause.

Rong Shan, Zhang Lingyu, and the others immediately followed behind the Old Celestial Master, and the entire group walked towards Tian Jinzhong's courtyard...