At dusk at night.

The sunset slowly fell along the horizon and onto the lake, reflecting the golden light. The lake rippled and the mountains in the distance dyed half of the sky red.

It falls on this Ruyi Tower, which is magnificent and resplendent.

Inside the building.

Lin Hengzhong sat at the window, quietly looking out at the scenery outside the window, without speaking for a long time. There seemed to be a heavy look on his silent and slightly aged face.

Opposite him, Mr. Li from the building was sitting quietly. He was as calm as usual, with no thoughts in his cloudy eyes.

On the table in front of the two of them, there was an endgame chess board, and on the other side, there was a jar of wine, the aroma of which filled the air.

The two of them seemed to have fallen into a long silence, with no one speaking first.

It wasn't until the sunset dyed half of the sky red and night gradually fell that Lin Hengzhong slowly withdrew his gaze. However, there was an indescribable trance in his expressionless expression.

"My lord, my condolences."

Mr. Li sighed lightly and wanted to say something, but in the end he said nothing.

Lin Hengzhong waved his hand, hiding the last trace of sadness in his eyes, and said: "This is his own choice. Although I have guessed it, I can't stop it."

"This matter is all my fault..."

At this point, Lin Hengzhong suddenly fell silent again.

Mr. Li didn't speak either.

Although neither of them knew much about that matter, they both guessed some answers.

Mr. Li didn't speak, he just gently picked up the strong wine on the table and took a sip. There was an expression of enjoyment on his face, as if he was having endless aftertaste.

It wasn't until a long time later that Lin Heng came to his senses again, sighed deeply, raised his eyes to look at Mr. Li in front of him, and suddenly said: "Speaking of which, I have to thank Mr. Li for his generous guidance to Jiang Nian during this period.

...Jiang Nian was able to achieve such results in a short period of time, thanks to the cultivation of Senior Li."

Mr. Li shook his head gently: "His Royal Highness is interested in martial arts, and I just gave some superficial hints! His Highness's achievements are all the result of his hard work and study."

Lin Heng nodded. He had heard Zhi Yuan say that Jiang Nian had indeed studied hard during this period. He practiced martial arts from morning to night every day, rain or shine. It was because of such diligence that he was able to reach the ninth rank in a short time.

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"Mr. Li may know the prediction, what will Jiang Nian's future achievements be?"

Lin Hengzhong suddenly asked.

There seemed to be a glimmer of light in Mr. Li's cloudy eyes: "Your Highness has inherited the prince's martial arts talent, and his future in martial arts is indeed limitless."

Hearing this, Lin Hengzhong's face became a little more pleased: "Then according to your opinion, can Jiang Nian surpass me in the future?"

Mr. Li sighed: "Your Majesty is already a martial arts prodigy that is rare to see in the world for a hundred years. It is a miracle to be able to achieve what he has achieved so far. As for His Highness..."

Mr. Li thought for a moment, shook his head slightly, and sighed: "I can't predict how great your highness will be in the future. But..."

After a pause, Mr. Li slowly spoke: "If His Highness is willing to study hard and practice hard, there are many resources prepared for him by His Majesty. As expected, His Highness is expected to be able to reach the top of the avenue within ten years!"

"ten years?"

Hearing this, the smile on Lin Hengzhong's slightly weathered face could no longer be hidden: "I didn't expect, Mr. Li, that you would have such a high opinion of Jiang Nian?!"

Mr. Li shook his head gently: "His Royal Highness has outstanding martial arts talent. He studies hard and practices hard, and he has the protection of Prince Xuanyang's mind. It would be a surprise if he has no future prospects..."

Lin Hengzhong thought about it, and it was true that any martial arts genius in the world was created by relying on resources.

And these resources are basically in the hands of various sects, aristocratic families and the imperial court. Even if you are a genius, if you don't have the guidance of a famous teacher, the supreme secrets and martial arts, and no resources to accumulate, you will eventually be lost to everyone.

The gap between the two is like a chasm!

This is also the reason why it is becoming more and more difficult for the people in the world to find truly top masters. Most of the masters in the world come from various sects and aristocratic families.

To be precise, it is not that these masters come from aristocratic families, but that these aristocratic families have a great attraction for masters with martial arts talents.

This is also the reason why Lin Hengzhong built the Ruyi Tower to collect the world's treasure trove of martial arts resources. The existence of a treasure trove of resources such as the Ruyi Tower is enough to attract the world's masters to work for him wholeheartedly!

"Then, how does it compare with the girl from the Li family in Beijing?"

Lin Hengzhong suddenly asked again: "How does Jiang Nian compare with her?"

Mr. Li seemed startled: "The prince is referring to the eldest princess in the capital? His Highness's fiancée?"

Lin Hengzhong glanced at him: "Speaking of which, Mr. Li seems to be somewhat related to her?"

"It's just an old story."

Mr. Li waved his hands and sighed.

"That girl's martial arts talent is the highest I have ever seen..."

Mr. Li thought for a while and shook his head gently: "I can't say who is stronger or weaker between her and your highness, but your highness did learn martial arts a little late."

"That girl from the Li family should have entered the realm of Tianxuan by now, right?"

Lin Heng nodded with some emotion: "There are indeed many geniuses in this world!"

"In terms of age, she is slightly younger than His Highness. Now she has entered the second level of Tianxuan. No one can match her today!"

Mr. Li narrowed his eyes: "With the help of the Kendo people, she is expected to become a first-class master in three years, and within ten years..."

Mr. Li did not continue speaking, Lin Hengzhong had already expected it.

"So, Jiang Nian can't catch up with her?"

"Why chase?"

Mr. Li glanced at Lin Hengzhong and shook his head slightly: "She is engaged to His Highness and will be your future daughter-in-law. If His Highness is allowed to marry her back, in ten years, the palace will have another great master.

"

"At that time, the three great masters of the palace and anyone in the world who want to touch the palace will probably have to consider it!"

Lin Hengzhong was startled, as if he thought of something, and then laughed twice.

"That makes sense!"

After laughing a few times, Lin Hengzhong put away the smile on his face, picked up the wine on the table, and drank it all in one gulp.

Eyes slightly bright: "Good wine!"

Then he looked at Mr. Li in front of him and sighed: "Mr. Li has been staying in Ruyi Building for almost twenty years, right?"

Mr. Li's eyes were cloudy: "Maybe it's almost there?"

"You really don't want to go out and see again?"

"What are you doing out there?"

Mr. Li shook his head gently: "It's good for me to stay here."

Lin Hengzhong was silent for a moment: "I know that Mr. Li was forced by the situation back then. Now that so many years have passed, do I really not want to go out and see my old friends and relatives?"

"Twenty years!"

Mr. Li was silent for a moment and shook his head slightly: "After so many years, they must have forgotten that I am such a bad old man, right?"

Mr. Li murmured to himself, something strange seemed to appear on his face, and he sighed softly: "If it hadn't been for the prince to save me back then, I would have died long ago..."

"Being able to stay in Ruyi Building for the rest of my life, which makes martial arts students all over the world go crazy, to study and cultivate my character is a fulfillment of my wish."

Lin Hengzhong remained silent and looked at the old man in front of him quietly.

No one would have thought that this little-known old man sweeping the floor in Ruyi Building would have become a sensation in the world back then.

In the blink of an eye, twenty years have passed.

Lin Heng sighed softly: "Since Mr. Li doesn't want to go out, I won't persuade him any more, but..."

After a pause, Lin Hengzhong slowly spoke again: "I have a few things, I hope Mr. Li can help..."

"..."

At dusk, dim light shines into the room through the windows.

Lin Jiangnian slowly woke up from the bed, his whole body was sore and numb, and he felt an indescribable feeling of exhaustion. He opened his eyes and looked at the dark environment around him, and memories slowly came to his mind.

"Leaving?"

Lin Jiangnian looked around and recognized the familiar scenes around him.

This is...Liu Su's room.

Last night, he stayed here for the night, and they slept together after drinking too much. When they woke up in the morning, they were still together.

after……

Lin Jiangnian still remembers what happened.

What happens next?

Lin Jiangnian couldn't remember anything. He only remembered that he suddenly felt dizzy after finishing the work, and then seemed to fall asleep again.

When I opened my eyes again, it was already now.
To be continued...