In Qingyan Town of the Tianyuan Continent, Lin Feng was a bullied teenager. His parents died early, and since childhood, he had been living in his uncle Lin Batian's house. Lin Batian was mean - spirited. Under his instigation, Lin Feng's status in the Lin family was even lower than that of an ordinary servant.
In the early morning, before the sky brightened, Lin Feng, as usual, carried water buckets to the river to fetch water. The cold wind blew across his thin body, but Lin Feng was used to it. He knew that in this world where strength reigned supreme, only by working hard could he change his fate.
"Yo, isn't this the little good - for - nothing of the Lin family?" A group of teenagers in gorgeous clothes blocked Lin Feng's way. The leader was Lin Hu, the son of Lin Batian. Lin Hu was strong and stocky, with arrogance all over his face. Behind him followed a few lackeys who looked at Lin Feng with teasing expressions.
"Lin Hu, what do you want?" Lin Feng tightly grasped the carrying pole, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes.
"What do I want? Haha, of course, I want to teach you this arrogant little bastard a lesson." As Lin Hu spoke, he kicked towards Lin Feng's water bucket. The bucket overturned, and the water spilled all over the ground.
Lin Feng was filled with rage. He suddenly swung the carrying pole towards Lin Hu. Lin Hu didn't expect Lin Feng to fight back. Caught off - guard, his arm was swept by the carrying pole. "How dare you fight back!" Lin Hu flew into a rage. He circulated his spiritual power and punched towards Lin Feng. Although Lin Feng tried his best to resist, he was still sent flying by the powerful spiritual power of Lin Hu and fell heavily to the ground.
"Humph, overestimating yourself." Lin Hu patted the non - existent dust on his body and left with his lackeys.
Lin Feng struggled to get up from the ground, a trace of blood oozing from the corner of his mouth. He secretly swore in his heart that he must become stronger and make those who had bullied him pay the price.
Returning to the Lin family, Lin Feng started to clean the courtyard as usual. Suddenly, a commotion came. Lin Feng looked over curiously and saw a group of people簇拥着 an old man in luxurious clothes. The old man had white hair and a ruddy complexion, exuding a mysterious aura.
"This is an elder from Lingfeng Valley. He's here to select disciples with spiritual roots from our Lin family today." A Lin family disciple said excitedly.
Spiritual roots were the foundation of cultivators. Only those with spiritual roots could embark on the path of cultivation. Lin Feng's heart stirred. He also longed for an opportunity to change his fate.
"All Lin family disciples, today my Lingfeng Valley is here to select disciples. As long as you can pass the test, you can join my Lingfeng Valley." The old man's voice was sonorous and resounded throughout the Lin family compound.
The Lin family disciples surrounded him one after another, eager to try. Lin Feng also quietly mixed in the crowd and walked towards the testing place.
On the testing platform, there was a crystal - clear crystal stone. As long as one put their hand on the crystal stone, if the crystal stone glowed, it proved that they had a spiritual root.
The Lin family disciples stepped forward one by one to test. Some looked excitedly as the crystal stone emitted light, while others walked off the testing platform dejectedly.
Finally, it was Lin Feng's turn. He took a deep breath and slowly placed his hand on the crystal stone. Everyone's eyes were fixed on him, some with disdain, some with curiosity.
The moment Lin Feng's hand touched the crystal stone, the crystal stone shone brightly. The dazzling light almost illuminated the entire Lin family compound.
"This... This is a top - grade spiritual root!" The old man's eyes widened in shock. A top - grade spiritual root was one in ten thousand. Those with a top - grade spiritual root could cultivate extremely fast, and their future achievements were limitless.
"Lin Feng actually has a top - grade spiritual root!" The people of the Lin family were also stunned, especially Lin Batian and Lin Hu. Their faces were filled with disbelief and jealousy.
"Kid, are you willing to join my Lingfeng Valley?" The old man looked at Lin Feng excitedly, fearing that he would refuse.
Lin Feng looked at the old man, his heart filled with mixed emotions. He thought of the humiliation he had endured over the years and his determination to become stronger. "I'm willing!" Lin Feng said firmly.
"Good. From today on, you are a disciple of my Lingfeng Valley." The old man laughed heartily. With a wave of his big hand, a stream of spiritual power wrapped around Lin Feng and flew towards Lingfeng Valley.
Lin Feng looked at the gradually receding Lin family and secretly swore in his heart, "One day, I will make you regret what you've done today!"