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Chapter 273: Future Goals
Chapter 273: Future Goals (Requesting Monthly Vote)
As the Spring Festival approached, Lin Qi began consciously relaxing after returning home. He reduced his daily cultivation time, slept in slightly each morning, and spent more time with his parents. He even played video games and scrolled through short videos to fully unwind his tense body and nerves.
Just like after the National College Entrance Exam, he believed that relaxing might actually enhance his martial arts strength.
Additionally, many visitors started coming to their home—mostly parents of his classmates and friends. Lin Qi clearly understood their intentions; everyone wanted to maintain good relations. After all, he had become the national freshman champion, defeating even awakened geniuses and proving himself stronger than previous generations of prodigies. His future was undeniably bright.
Each guest was warmly received by his father Lin Zhen and mother Fang Huiyi. Lin Zhen, with his cheerful and outgoing personality, easily connected with everyone. The family had already adapted to their new lifestyle.
Time flew, and before they knew it, January 28th—Chinese New Year’s Eve—had arrived.
In the luxurious standalone villa No. 66 of the Yujing Haoting Residential Complex, Fang Huiyi had prepared a lavish dinner in the spacious living room. Red couplets adorned every corner, filling the air with festive cheer.
Lin Zhen, seated at the table, took a sip of alcohol and sighed, “Another year has passed without me noticing.”
“This year brought so many changes—it’s been the happiest time of my life.”
“I’ve lived a perfect life now,” he added.
Lin Qi chuckled, setting down his chopsticks. “Dad, this is just the beginning.”
“This year, I’ll buy the Elixir of Regeneration to regrow your left arm.”
“Really?” Fang Huiyi’s eyes lit up with excitement.
Lin Zhen instinctively touched his prosthetic limb, his heart racing.
Lin Qi said confidently, “Mom, Dad, when have I ever lied?”
“This year, everything will change. Dad’s arm will regenerate.”
He spoke with unwavering certainty. The Ten Institute scholarship, the prize money from the National Freshman Competition, and his newly signed contract after awakening his special ability—all these factors meant he’d earn an enormous sum this year. Enough, he calculated, to set aside 50 million Xia Kingdom currency for the Elixir of Regeneration.
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As the clock struck midnight, the Spring Festival officially began, marking a brand-new year.
“Bang! Bang!!”
“Boom!”
Firecrackers exploded across the villa complex, their colorful sparks illuminating the night sky.
Standing on the balcony, Lin Qi pulled out his phone to send and grab red packets on Weixun.
“Brother Qi, happy New Year!”
“This year, we’ll grow even stronger. The future of Blue Planet depends on us!” This message came from Jiang Tao.
“Little Senior Brother, happy New Year!” greeted his senior Li Qing.
Others joined—Dean Liu of Azure Firmament Martial Academy, Senior Lu Wei, and various teachers. Even the twin sisters Ruan Qian and Ruan Yu, along with Ao Feng and Duan Chuchu, sent greetings.
Li Hanjiang, the national runner-up who’d obtained Lin Qi’s contact through Guan Shan, also messaged:
“Lin Qi, happy New Year! Looking forward to facing you again at the Global Freshman Competition.”
Lin Qi smiled at the screen. Messages poured in—from Yue Feng, the guildmaster; Sun Manager; Teacher Zhang Cheng…
Unconsciously, he had built such an extensive network. Without his Template Innate Talent, perhaps none of this would’ve happened. He had to cherish every bit of it.
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The next morning, New Year’s Day at 9 a.m., Jiang Tao arrived with his sister Jiang Miaoyin to pay their respects.
“Brother Qi, Gong Xi Fa Cai!”
“Big Brother Lin Qi, Gong Xi Fa Cai—red packet please!”
Fresh from visiting their grandparents’ graves, Lin Qi greeted them warmly and handed over red packets.
“A Miao, congratulations on becoming Cang Province’s second-place genius!” he praised, noticing Jiang Miaoyin. She wore a red coat, taller now, her delicate features exuding youthful charm.
Jiang Miaoyin’s porcelain face lit up with joy.
“My goal is to become the top genius in Cang Province—at least! No, I’ll become an S-Rank Genius!” she declared proudly.
Lin Qi marveled—how quickly she’d risen! In mere months, she’d surpassed even Jiang Tao’s growth rate.
Having signed an A-Rank contract with Crimson Vault Martial Arts Pavilion and climbing to 41st nationally, she was now Cang Province’s second strongest freshman. If she passed the Imperial Capital Headquarters’ evaluation soon, her ascension to S-Rank Genius was all but certain.
The Jiang family truly had extraordinary fortune—one household producing two S-Rank Geniuses! This rarity would stun the entire Xia Kingdom.
Principal Jiang Zhiguang of Tianhai No.2 High School was undoubtedly the biggest beneficiary, having nurtured top-tier geniuses two years running.
At lunch, Lin Zhen suddenly said, “Tomorrow, we’ll visit Rongshan Residential District to see some old friends.”
“Great,” Lin Qi agreed.
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That evening, returning from his uncle Fang Zhe’s house, Lin Qi entered the martial arts training hall. He changed into his black training uniform and applied Skin Tempering Balm across his body.
“It’s been half a month since I returned. After fully relaxing, my spear techniques are ready to breakthrough.”
He inhaled deeply, picking up his obsidian training spear. Almost immediately, he felt his skin warming up.
The balm took effect, sending waves of heat through his body, prickling like thousands of needles. But Lin Qi was long immune to such pain. Channeling energy into his arms, he twisted his wrist, injecting Vital Force into the spear shaft.
“Vroom!”
The weapon vibrated violently, energy coursing through it before converging at the tip.
“Shshshsh!!”
In one fluid motion, he flicked the spear tip, stabbing the air dozens of times in quick succession.
At his current level of Third-Stage Spear Techniques, he precisely controlled every ounce of strength. Each strike concentrated on a single point—50 precise thrusts per second, no more, no less. Any opponent hit would be riddled with countless wounds instantly.
“Hmph!”
His technique shifted, weaving a lattice of spear shadows. Each strike unleashed a burst of Vital Force, tearing through the air and sending shockwaves rippling outward.
Lin Qi began executing the Sky-Shaking Spear Techniques. All fifteen forms flowed seamlessly, powerful and unyielding. He seemed fused with his obsidian spear, each strike as fierce as an enraged dragon, each swing capable of shaking mountains.
Internally, his body transformed. Muscles contracted violently, Vital Force erupted, and residual Primordial Energy merged with his energy flow, surging like tidal waves under his mental command. Guided by his Mind’s Eye Innate Talent, this power coalesced into Mountain-Shaking Force within the spear shaft.
Activating his Mind’s Eye, his spiritual power sharpened his perception of the spear’s trajectory and Vital Force manipulation. He repeatedly performed the Sky-Shaking Spear Techniques, refining his control until—
Suddenly, an epiphany struck. His mind cleared as if a veil had lifted.
The Sky-Shaking Spear Techniques transformed instantly.
Lin Qi’s gaze sharpened. Inhaling deeply, he tensed every muscle, focusing the condensed Mountain-Shaking Force into his legs.
Then—
He exploded upward in a thunderous leap…
(End of Chapter)
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