“I’m a guard of the Lin Clan. My young master is undergoing a physique transformation—no one is allowed to disturb him.”
Ying Qing remained expressionless on the surface, but in her heart, a storm surged.
The phenomenon unfolding in the heavens and earth was too unusual—she instantly recognized it.
This was the phenomenon of the awakening of the [Innate Dao Embryo] physique!
Their Second Young Master had actually undergone a transformation right here and now, awakening the [Innate Dao Embryo]?!
From a crippled [Misfortune-to-Women Physique] to transforming into the [Innate Dao Embryo]—this was utterly shocking!
Ying Qing had been assigned by Liu Fengyi to protect Lin Xingyun from the time he was a child, traveling and growing up at his side.
Over time, she had secretly fallen for this young master, but because of her status, she never dared express it.
Now, seeing Lin Xingyun rise like a phoenix from the ashes, she couldn’t help but feel genuine joy from the bottom of her heart.
“Lin Clan… Young Master?!”
“It was my mistake. Forgive me, fellow cultivator. I’ll leave at once!”
Xiao Fengxian immediately understood. The woman before him was from the Longevity Lin Clan—and her status was extremely noble.
He quickly bowed in apology and turned to leave.
After all, peeking at someone during their physique transformation was a grave offense.
And as the only King Realm cultivator in the imperial city, even he didn’t dare act rashly.
Naturally, the rest of the crowd—already suppressed by Ying Qing’s King Realm aura—fled far from the Seventh Princess’s residence.
…
Meanwhile, in front of Lin Xingyun’s room, Xiao Qianluo had already dressed and rushed over, startled awake by the strange events.
She saw the room filled with surging purple mist and radiant divine light.
Endless Dao rhythm poured out from within.
“Xingyun! Xingyun!”
She couldn’t understand what was happening and anxiously called out, fearing something had gone wrong.
It was only when Ying Qing transmitted a message to her that she realized—Lin Xingyun was undergoing a physique transformation.
At once, she fell silent and stood quietly outside the door to guard him.
Yet at this moment, she happened to be the closest person to Lin Xingyun.
Unknowingly, she also absorbed a large amount of the overflowing Dao rhythm and violet energy.
Xiao Qianluo already had the orange [Exceptional Talent] constitution.
After being bathed in innate Dao rhythm and violet mist for a whole night, she unknowingly underwent a further transformation.
She had evolved into the same orange [Transcendent Talent] constitution as Xiao Chen!
…
By noon the next day, the overflowing Dao rhythm and violet energy in the room gradually dissipated.
Half an hour later, the door creaked open.
Lin Xingyun stepped out calmly.
Though his appearance remained as breathtakingly handsome as before, he now exuded an ethereal aura in every movement.
Just standing there, he felt like the beloved child of heaven and earth.
It was impossible to look away—people would find themselves staring at him endlessly.
“Xingyun!”
Xiao Qianluo, who had stood guard all night, immediately ran into his arms like a fawn, hugging him tightly and checking him all over.
“Don’t worry. I’m fine—better than ever!”
Lin Xingyun gently stroked her back, calming her emotions.
At this moment, everything in the world seemed vividly clear to him—his hearing was sharper, his vision clearer, and the flow of spiritual energy around him was transparent and obvious.
He could feel that his comprehension and cultivation speed had increased by hundreds of times compared to before.
Such was the terrifying nature of the [Innate Dao Embryo] physique!
Moreover, he noticed something even more peculiar.
Even though he had gained the [Innate Dao Embryo] physique, his original [Misfortune-to-Women Physique] hadn’t disappeared.
It seemed that future draws granting new physiques wouldn’t conflict with each other, nor cancel one another out—they could coexist.
And if the physiques were compatible, they might even merge…
Becoming something far more powerful!
“Congratulations, Young Master, on achieving the [Innate Dao Embryo]! If the Mistress knew, she would be overjoyed!”
Ying Qing landed beside him and congratulated him with heartfelt excitement.
As a direct subordinate of Liu Fengyi, she understood how much pressure her Mistress had endured over the years to protect the Second Young Master.
But now, things were different.
An [Innate Dao Embryo]—even in the Lin Clan—was an extremely rare heavenly prodigy!
“Young Master, should we return to the clan now?”
“No rush. I want to stay here a while longer.”
“Ying Qing, send a message to my mother explaining my current situation. Just let her know we’ll return a bit later—perhaps with an even bigger surprise!”
Lin Xingyun waved his hand with a light smile.
He hadn’t harvested enough of the Child of Destiny Xiao Chen’s fortune yet!
The first time he plundered Xiao Chen’s chance, he drew the [Innate Dao Embryo].
If he could do it a hundred more times… who knew what kind of heaven-defying things he might obtain!
When it comes to shearing wool— you find one sheep and shear it to death!
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Meanwhile, the phenomenon caused by Lin Xingyun’s awakening of the [Innate Dao Embryo] had not only shocked the imperial city…
It had also stirred every sect and clan within 10,000 kilometers.
That very day, countless forces dispatched envoys to the Heavenly Enlightenment Imperial City to investigate the news.
When they found out it was the Lin Clan’s Second Young Master, Lin Xingyun, who had undergone a physique transformation—
Everyone’s jaws hit the ground again.
The Longevity Lin Clan’s most infamous troublemaker had defied fate and rewritten his destiny!
The [Misfortune-to-Women Physique] had turned into the [Innate Dao Embryo]?!
This was absurd—utterly, laughably absurd!
The kind of absurdity where even absurdity itself couldn’t believe it!
The news was too explosive.
In just a single day, gossipmongers had already sent it flying straight back to the Lin Clan.
Within half a day, the entire clan— from reclusive ancestors to cleaning maids—
Everyone experienced the full emotional rollercoaster—mockery, contempt, disbelief, confusion, doubt, and finally… shock!
When Liu Fengyi received Ying Qing’s message, she was shocked and baffled.
Still, she agreed to let Lin Xingyun stay longer in the Heavenly Enlightenment Empire.
…
A few more days passed.
The entire Lin Prefecture was abuzz with the news.
Even several nearby prefectures with ties to the Lin Clan had quickly caught wind of the event.
Everyone couldn’t help but exclaim—
The Lin Clan’s Second Young Master hadn’t just come back from the dead…
He had leapt over the Dragon Gate!
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…
On the seventh day after Lin Xingyun arrived in the Heavenly Enlightenment Imperial City—
The skies were clear and the breeze gentle.
South of the capital, about 100 kilometers away, in a serene mountain stream—
Lin Xingyun had brought Xiao Qianluo to seize another of Xiao Chen’s opportunities.
And also to enjoy a small picnic.
More than ten maids bustled nearby, the aroma of delicacies wafting through the canyon.
Lin Xingyun was personally preparing grilled fish, sprinkling seasonings over them.
Due to his poor cultivation in the past, he had immersed himself in hobbies like cooking, flower arranging, and music. His culinary skills were excellent.
Xiao Qianluo didn’t know much about barbecuing and could only help by fanning the flames for him.
Soon, two green carp were ready. They each took one.
“Mmm… it’s so good!”
“Xingyun… I feel like… mmm…”
“Your grilled fish… mmm… tastes even better than before!”
Xiao Qianluo wolfed down the fish in just a few bites and beamed with joy.
“Maybe the [Innate Dao Embryo] helps with grilling too.”
Lin Xingyun laughed and casually deflected the compliment as he took a bite of the juicy fish himself.
In truth, he knew the real reason—his divine soul power had greatly increased, allowing him to control heat and meat texture with much more precision.
It had only been five days since he received the [Innate Dao Embryo].
But the previously difficult [Sword Soul Emperor Scripture] had already been mastered to the introductory level.
And his cultivation had improved further.
In the past 18 years, he’d only reached the late stage of the Vital Energy Realm.
But now, after just five days, he had already reached the peak of the Vital Energy Realm.
If he wished, he could break through to the Spirit Sea Realm at any time!
The comprehension and cultivation speed of the [Innate Dao Embryo] were truly unparalleled!
After they finished eating and drinking,
Lin Xingyun suggested they go exploring together.