How do I add Markdown formatting in a code / pre block?

Question

This may seem to defeat the purpose of a code block, but I\'d like to be able to bold something within a code block. For example, if I wanted to bold the return line:

Answer 1

This syntax should solve your problem :

    ```
    int main(void) {
       **return 0;**
    }
    ```

Just type three backticks in the beginning of the code block and it's should work.