The entire room was enveloped in a dazzling light at this moment, within which the vague shapes of several beast-like figures could be seen galloping and roaring, creating a sight of magical wonder. After a moment, the light receded, and the room returned to normal.

Li Lin opened his eyes, filled with surprise at this moment. The information transmitted from the green jade slip was completely beyond his expectations.

"So, this is the Four Divine Techniques," Li Lin muttered to himself. From the information in his mind, he learned that this martial technique was called the Four Divine Techniques, a set of extremely profound martial arts. The green jade slip he possessed was only a fragment of the technique, merely one-fourth of the whole, known as the Vermilion Bird Art.

The Four Divine Techniques consisted of the Azure Dragon Technique, the White Tiger Technique, the Black Tortoise Art, and the Vermilion Bird Art. If one could combine all four techniques, it would be comparable to a heaven-level martial technique.

"I didn't expect it to be comparable to a heaven-level martial technique," Li Lin trembled with excitement. It seemed everything Uncle Jiang had was indeed a treasure.

However, Li Lin soon became distressed. According to the information from the green jade slip, the Vermilion Bird Art alone was only comparable to a yellow-level martial technique. Only by mastering all Four Divine Techniques could one compare to the legendary heaven-level martial techniques. As for the other three techniques, it seemed normal that he might never find them in his lifetime.

"No matter what, being comparable to a yellow-level martial technique is still stronger than a star-level martial technique," Li Lin smiled. The Vermilion Bird Art was not bad, at least better than his current Fury Fist and Mountain Splitting Palm, by a level.

"Practice the Vermilion Bird Art," Li Lin thought to himself. This Vermilion Bird Art was extraordinary. If he could master it, he would be more confident in the competition in a dozen days and have more reliance and strength in the future.

Without any hesitation, Li Lin began to practice the Vermilion Bird Art. Moments later, his hand seals changed, and a faint glow surrounded him, with his true qi fluctuating in front of him.

As time slowly passed, with the Yunyang Sect's selection of new disciples in Qingyun Town drawing near, Qingyun Town became increasingly lively. The streets were crowded with people, and places like taverns and inns were bustling with business.

Another busy business was betting. Many places on the streets had betting stations. As the competition approached, the major families in Qingyun Town registered their disciples, totaling fifty-two participants.

With these names revealed, betting officially started. Four people had the lowest odds: Li Lin and Li Shaohu from the Li family, Qin Tianhao from the Qin family, and Yang Miao from the Yang family. The odds for these four to be among the top five were only ten to one. Although they were the favorites, no bookmaker was willing to take bets on them.

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The reason was simple. The bookmakers had already thoroughly investigated the backgrounds of these four. Li Lin and Li Shaohu from the Li family, one a tri-elemental warrior and the other a dual-elemental warrior, Yang Miao from the Yang family also a dual-elemental warrior, and Qin Tianhao from the Qin family, even more, a spiritual practitioner. The talents of these four were evident, and it was likely that the Yunyang Sect would accept them into the sect even without participating in the competition.

Despite the low odds for these four, many people still placed bets on them, especially Qin Tianhao and Li Lin, who were the hottest favorites. Their talents were one in a million, stronger than Li Shaohu and Yang Miao, and their entry into the Yunyang Sect was almost certain.

Of course, some people did not believe that talent alone would suffice, arguing that only the Yunyang Sect's personal assessment could validate their abilities. Some even worried that the major families were manipulating the bets by spreading rumors of such talents within their ranks.

The appearance of so many talents in Qingyun Town at once made many people start to doubt the veracity of these claims.

As time passed and Li Lin practiced the Vermilion Bird Art, which was more difficult than the Fury Fist, he failed repeatedly but summarized his experiences and tried again.

After ten days in his room without success in mastering the Vermilion Bird Art, and with only three days left until the Yunyang Sect's competition in Qingyun Town, Li Lin sighed, "It's indeed difficult to practice. Haste makes waste." He decided to take a break and give himself some breathing room. Although he hadn't mastered the Vermilion Bird Art, he had gained some insights, which might lead to success when the opportunity arose.

After leaving his room, Li Lin first visited his mother to alleviate her worries, then reluctantly instructed Li Xiaobai to repair the walls of his room, fearing they might collapse someday.

After much deliberation, Li Lin decided to visit Tianbao Gate to sell the pills he had made and settle his debts.

Worried about being targeted again, but reasoning that no one would wait indefinitely for him to leave the Li family, especially after the failed assassination attempt by the man in black, Li Lin thought that Zhao Hui would likely restrain himself.

Li Lin found an excuse to leave the Li family, knowing that telling his mother directly would only worry her.

On his way, Li Lin was cautious, surprised by the bustling activity in Qingyun Town.

Inside Tianbao Gate, amidst the bustling crowd, the business was booming. Seeing all this, Li Lin thought to himself that producing pills didn't earn as much as Tianbao Gate. The production class could never surpass the capitalist class. His practice of the Yin-Yang Spirit Martial Technique required strong financial support, indicating he too must take this path. Regardless of personal strength, one's influence is limited. Being a lone hero is never easy.

"Master Li, you've arrived. Please, this way to the second floor." The staff at Tianbao Gate were already very familiar with Li Lin, leading him upstairs to avoid the crowded lower floor.

In the same hall as before, it wasn't long before two graceful figures arrived, bringing with them a faint, pleasant fragrance. Without looking, Li Lin knew it was Du Gu Binglan and her maid, Cuiyu.

"Lin'er, there are only three days left until the Yunyang Sect's competition. Aren't you going to prepare properly? Coming to Tianbao Gate, are you that confident?" Du Gu Binglan asked with a light smile, revealing her pearly teeth.

"I can't help it. I feel uneasy owing debts," Li Lin said lightly, then took out several prepared jade bottles containing a hundred top-up pills. "Please help me calculate how much I still owe."

"No rush. The manager will be here soon. Please wait a moment, Master Li," Du Gu Binglan said.

"No problem. I'm not in a hurry," Li Lin replied.

"Li Lin, my miss will also participate in the Yunyang Sect's competition in Qingyun Town. You must take good care of her then," the maid Cuiyu said.