Chapter 103: 99, Golden Body Sutra First Layer: Success! (Please subscribe for monthly tickets)
After paying the fees for the Cultivation Room at Green City International Hotel, Lu Lin and Da Xiang Wang Juan returned to Lishui Bay.
When they got home, it was already almost 9 o’clock. After greeting his parents, Lu Lin went back to his bedroom.
His mother, Meng Yu, even remarked, "His Promotion Banquet is tomorrow, yet Lu Lin doesn’t care about anything and isn’t worried at all."
Today, relatives who had received notification from Lu Lin’s parents had arrived in Green City by various means of transportation, and Meng Yu had booked several hotel rooms for them nearby.
But Lu Lin, on the other hand, had been nowhere to be seen for three days. Now that he was finally back in Green City, instead of coming home to see them, he had first run off to eat with others.
Meng Yu sat on the sofa alone for a while, fuming. Seeing that Lu Ping was also ignoring her, she kicked him and then went into the kitchen to cook noodles for Lu Lin.
He’s been out for a few days; he probably hasn’t eaten or slept well. Homecooked noodles are always the most comforting.
Returning to his bedroom, Lu Lin sorted through his belongings.
The broken knife: he hadn’t used it on this trip, which was good. Star Power Potions—this time there was a real explosion in their numbers, with more than thirty of them! If he were to sell them, they could easily fetch over 3 million.
However, Lu Lin wouldn’t sell them, as he would still need them when Cultivating Golden Body Formula.
Then there were the group photos: one with Governor Bai Jingwei, one with Cen Xian, one with Hu Nan, one with Liu Huasheng, and with other Bosses.
I can show these to Mom later; she’ll definitely be thrilled.
Just as he was thinking this, Meng Yu came in carrying a bowl of chicken soup noodles. In the bowl was a large chicken leg—undoubtedly a local specialty Lu Lin had brought back from Linbei last time.
"Son, would you like a bowl of noodles?"
Mom, you’ve already brought the bowl over. If I say no, wouldn’t that break your heart?
"Yes, Mom! I ate at the Seafood Restaurant with them earlier, but I didn’t get full at all, and it was incredibly expensive."
"Mom, you’re the best; you know I love noodles."
Lu Lin took the large bowl and began to slurp down the noodles. SLURP. SLURP.
"Eat slowly, eat slowly," Meng Yu said, watching Lu Lin with a gentle gaze, her heart filled with reluctance.
After the Promotion Banquet, Lu Lin would truly be leaving to study in the alien world. During his time on Saturn, although he hadn’t been home much, Meng Yu had still felt at ease knowing her son was nearby. But now he was going to the alien world. It would be at least a year, and Meng Yu dared not think about how much longer it might be before she saw her son again. The thought left a bitter taste in her mouth.
"Mmm, delicious! Mom, your chicken soup noodles are simply divine!" Lu Lin exclaimed. "And this chicken leg is cooked just the way I like it. Mom, you’re the greatest! I love you!"
Lu Lin’s "I love you" almost made Meng Yu’s composure crumble and tears well up. Pinching her nose, she scolded with a smile, "Even a mouthful of food can’t stop that glib tongue of yours. I wonder which poor girl will be tricked by you in the future."
"I’m not tricking you, Mom, it’s really delicious!" Lu Lin said, swallowing a large mouthful of noodles. He then pulled out his photo album to show Meng Yu.
"Mom, look! This is General Hu Nan, the person in charge of the Western Region of our Beiqiu Continent. And next to him, of course, is your handsome and dashing son."
"And this is the head of the Maolin Soldier Training Base. This is a photo of me with the exotic beast, the Black-Backed Wolfhound ’Monroe’."
"Mom, Monroe is a Second-Level Exotic Beast, incredibly well-behaved, and can even understand human speech!"
"Ta-da! Look who this is!" Lu Lin announced dramatically. "That’s right, it’s the Saturn Governor, Bai Jingwei himself! He had nothing but praise for your son and even said several times that he wants to train me as the next governor."
PUFFT! Meng Yu couldn’t hold back a laugh and gently patted Lu Lin’s head. "You? The next governor? I’d be impressed if you could just get me an introduction to the City Lord of Green City."
"Also, Son, did you have someone Photoshop these for you? There’s not a single trace of editing; they look so real."
"Photoshop? What are you talking about? Never mind, you wouldn’t understand even if I explained. You’ll find out tomorrow," Lu Lin said, not bothering to argue. He suddenly remembered that Bai Jingwei had mentioned coming to his Promotion Banquet the next day. "Oh, right, Mom."
"Mom, could you call Junsheng Hotel later and see if they have a larger banquet hall available? I’ve invited a few more tables of people to the Promotion Banquet tomorrow."
"Alright, I’ll call and ask later," Meng Yu agreed. Seeing that Lu Lin had finished eating, she picked up the empty bowl and left the room.
She soon returned to tell him that the hotel had no other banquet halls available. Lu Lin had no choice but to say he would try to coordinate with the hotel again the next morning.
After all, a Boss as important as Governor Bai is coming to my Promotion Banquet. I can’t very well have him standing, can I?
After telling his mom he needed to cultivate, he locked his bedroom door. Lu Lin took out five Star Power Recovery Potions from his backpack. Worried that it might not be enough, he simply opened his backpack fully and placed it within easy reach.
He was going to Cultivate Golden Body Formula.
This technique is a major consumer of Star Power. I wouldn’t feel at ease without making some preparations.
The last time he was Cultivating Golden Body Formula, Lu Lin had already reached his physical limit. He had been forced to give up halfway because he didn’t have enough Star Power Potions.
Now, he possessed the Inner View Star Skill, which allowed him to clearly observe the Star Power refining process within his body. Although it was a slow process, Lu Lin was certain that his skin and muscles had all been thoroughly refined.
Feeling the explosive power coursing through him, Lu Lin clenched his fists tightly. This time, he had finally succeeded in cultivating the First Layer of the Golden Body Sutra!
His total body strength had reached a terrifying 3,200 pounds. Just by throwing a couple of practice punches, Lu Lin could feel the formidable force behind them, whistling through the air.
If these were to land on someone... Heh heh.
Then again, my future opponents will be Star Core Warriors or Alien Races and exotic beasts on the Exotic Battlefield. They might actually be able to take one of my punches and survive.
After reveling in his excitement for a while, Lu Lin tidied up his room.
He recalled that the artist in his memories who had Cultivated Golden Body Formula didn’t seem to use any Star Power Potions, succeeding through diet alone.
I don’t know if my own body is too weak, thus requiring more Star Power for strengthening, or if it’s actually too good, needing to absorb even more Star Power.
This time, just to cultivate to the First Layer of the Golden Body Sutra, he had consumed a whopping six Star Power Potions. Fewer than thirty remained.
I wonder how long these will last me.
Oh well. By the time I’m about to go to the alien world, I’ll receive the 95 million Federal Coin bounty for killing the artist. When that happens, why would I still care about a mere one or two hundred thousand? Once the bounty is in my account, I’ll be able to drink Primary Star Force Potions to my heart’s content, as many as I want!
「Early the next morning」
Lu Lin, preoccupied with the hotel situation, ate breakfast quickly and headed out.
When he arrived at Junsheng Hotel, the manager informed him that there were no larger private rooms available. However, if Lu Lin indeed had many guests, they could hold the Promotion Banquet in the hotel’s main hall.
The main hall will have to do. As long as Governor Bai doesn’t have to stand during the event, it should be acceptable.
He booked another five tables, though he estimated there might still be some empty seats.
That wouldn’t look too good. Who else can I invite?
After paying the deposit, Lu Lin thought of President Guan. He decided to call Wan Fugang from the Green City Star Guide Division and see if he could invite a few Star Guides over.
And Guan Yue’s father, Guan Pingchao.
We’ve fought side-by-side, after all. Inviting them to a meal would also help them get acquainted with my parents. In the future, when I go to study in the alien world, I might need to trouble Guan Yue and Guan Pingchao for help.
Just calling them seems a bit insincere. Since the Wild Kill Martial Arts Hall wasn’t far from his current location, Lu Lin decided to walk over and extend the invitation in person.