Chapter 18: Halftime
After the medicinal liquid in the large wooden tub completely cooled, Yu Tianlin soaked for a while before slowly getting up. He rinsed off the remaining liquid with clean water from the two small wooden tubs beside him, then changed into clean clothes.
He twisted his neck and stretched vigorously. A series of cracking sounds echoed through his body.
The muscle soreness had faded, and after taking two deep breaths, Yu Tianlin felt refreshed.
"Gurgle."
At that moment, his stomach growled.
"Let's go eat first."
Yu Tianlin was indeed hungry, so he walked out of his room and headed toward the dining room.
As soon as he entered, a faint aroma drifted over, making his stomach growl again.
Hearing the sound, Yu Rou turned to look at him and smiled. "Xiao Lin, I just finished cooking and was about to call you. It's good that you came on your own. Eat while it's hot."
Although they had a chef at home, Yu Rou seemed to be cooking personally today.
The lunch she prepared was quite generous. In addition to three snow-white steamed buns as the main dish, there was a plate of stir-fried meat and a dish of vegetables.
It did not seem like much, but for a six year old child, it was more than enough.
Yu Tianlin did not stand on ceremony. He took his usual seat and began eating heartily.
Watching him devour his food like a starving ghost, Yu Rou felt her heart ache. She said softly, "Xiao Lin, eat slowly, don't choke."
Yu Tianlin grunted twice but did not slow down. He quickly finished everything on the table.
"Belch."
After letting out a satisfied burp, he felt completely relieved.
After high intensity training, nothing was better than enjoying a hearty meal.
He could almost feel his body rapidly absorbing the nutrients.
Seeing that he had finished eating, Yu Rou asked, "Little Lin, is the training tough?"
Yu Tianlin shook his head. "It's not too hard. We're just in the adaptation period now. The official training hasn't started yet."
"I understand the principle. Only with a stronger body can one withstand more spirit power, which is beneficial for future cultivation," Yu Rou said. "And you will have to fight Tian Qing in four months. His spirit ring will definitely be stronger than yours. To make up for that, this high intensity training is necessary."
She then reached out and pinched his cheek. "Even though I understand the reasoning, you're only six years old. You're so young, yet you have to work so hard every day. It makes your mother feel bad."
"Alright, Mom." Yu Tianlin smiled. "Don't worry, none of this will stump me. Uncle Yu Jian knows what he's doing. His training won't cause me any problems. It'll just make me tired, but I can handle it."
Yu Rou knew that as the grandson of the clan leader and a disciple of a major clan, Yu Tianlin would inevitably face this pressure and had to carry his share of responsibility.
Suddenly, she remembered something and said irritably, "And your father too. At such a critical time, he's still in seclusion and doesn't know anything about what's happening."
Yu Tianlin quickly said, "If things go smoothly, Dad will break through to level seventy nine after this seclusion. We shouldn't disturb him for now. His cultivation is more important. It might affect his breakthrough if he hears about this."
"And my eldest brother too. He's studying at the Heaven Dou Royal Academy. His studies are more important, so don't tell him either."
Only Yu Tianlin and his grandfather knew that the age of his first spirit ring had been increased. It was not that his spirit ring was too poor, but rather that it was too good.
What others did not know was that Yu Tianlin simply didn't want his father and older brother to worry. If he waited a while, once the spirit ring age increased, they naturally wouldn't be concerned anymore.
Well, I'll have to discuss it with Grandpa later to see if we can come up with a believable explanation. I don't know any techniques to conceal spirit rings, and others aren't stupid. Once my first spirit ring turns purple, everyone will notice something is strange.
Hearing his serious tone, Yu Rou was stunned for a moment. Looking at her son's earnest expression, she found him adorable beyond words.
She smiled and pinched his cheeks with both hands. "Are you the adult or am I? You're so young, yet you worry about so many things."
"Don't worry, Mom knows what to do. I won't tell them about you absorbing the wrong spirit ring for now," Yu Rou said. "But they'll find out sooner or later. Your father will learn about it when he leaves seclusion, and Xiao Heng will know when he returns from vacation."
I don't know when Father will exit seclusion, but he's an adult, so there's nothing to worry about. As for my brother, Yu Tianheng, he won't return from vacation for half a year. By then, I will have already fought Yu Tianqing. As long as I win, I can obtain the Dragon Origin Fruit to replenish my dragon power. With the mutated hundred year spirit ring, my talent won't be wasted, and my status in the clan will not change. My brother won't need to worry about me.
Thinking this, Yu Tianlin relaxed. At the same time, he felt his mother rubbing his face again.
"Mom, stop pinching me." Yu Tianlin complained, then asked, "How long has it been since Uncle Yu Jian and I came back?"
"How long? Let me think. It's been almost an hour." Yu Rou rested her chin on her hand, thought for a moment, then answered. "Why, Tianlin? Are you going to resume afternoon training now?"
"Ah, then I'd better rest for a bit first." Hearing that less than an hour had passed, Yu Tianlin finally relaxed. Leaning back in his chair, he said, "Uncle Yu Jian said we can rest for two hours at noon. It's still early, so I'll go later."
Yu Rou waved her hand, signaling the servants to clear the table. "Xiao Lin, since you're so tired, why don't you go back to your room and rest? I'll have someone call you in half an hour."
That made sense. Leaning in a chair wasn't as comfortable as lying in bed. Although he didn't want to move, Yu Tianlin slowly got up and walked toward his room.
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