Chapter 106 Father and Son Meet in Ruyi Tower

At dusk at night.

The sunset slowly spreads along the horizon and onto the lake, reflecting the golden light. There were ripples on the lake, and half of the sky between the mountains in the distance was dyed red.

Falling on this Ruyi Tower, it is beautiful 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. The silent and slightly aged face seemed to have a somewhat heavy look.

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

On the table in front of the two of them, there was an endgame chessboard, 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 silence for a long time, and neither one spoke first.

It wasn't until the sunset dyed half of the sky red and night gradually fell that Lin Hengzhong slowly looked back. But there was an indescribable trance in that 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 Senior Li’s cultivation.”

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

Lin Heng nodded. He had heard Zhi Yuan say it. During this period of time in Jiang Nian's life, he was indeed diligent in studying and practicing. He practiced martial arts from morning to night every day, rain or shine. Because of such diligence, he was able to reach the ninth level in a short time.

"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 wizard who is rare to see in the world for a hundred years. His current achievements are considered a miracle. As for His Highness..."

Mr. Li thought for a moment, shook his head slightly, and sighed: "I can't predict how successful 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 that Mr. Li, 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.

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 secret knowledge and internal martial arts skills, and the resources to accumulate them, you will eventually be forgotten by 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 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 Ruyi Tower to collect the treasure trove of martial arts resources from all over the world. The existence of a treasure trove of resources like 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 old memories."

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 should I chase her?"

Old Li glanced at Lin Hengzhong and shook his head gently: "She is engaged to His Highness and will be your future daughter-in-law. If His Highness marries her, the palace will have one more Grand Master in ten years."

"By then, with three Grand Masters in the palace, anyone who wants to move the palace will have to think twice!"

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.

His eyes lit up: "Good wine!"

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

Mr. Li's eyes were turbid: "Maybe it's almost time?"

"Don't you really want to go out and see?"

"What are you going out for?"

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

Lin Hengzhong was silent: "I know that Mr. Li was forced by the situation back then. Now that so many years have passed, don't you really plan to go out and see your old friends and relatives?"

"Twenty years!"

Mr. Li was silent and shook his head gently: "So many years have passed, they must have forgotten an old man like me, right?"

Mr. Li murmured to himself, and a trace of abnormality seemed to appear on his face. He sighed lightly: "If it weren't for the prince's rescue, I would have died long ago..."

"I can stay in Ruyi Tower, which makes martial artists all over the world crazy, to study and cultivate my character for the rest of my life, which can be regarded as fulfilling my wish."

Lin Hengzhong was silent, looking at the old man in front of him quietly.

No one could have imagined that this unknown old man sweeping the floor in Ruyi Building was once a sensation.

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

Lin Hengzhong sighed lightly: "Since Mr. Li is unwilling to go out, I will not 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 sunset, the dim light shone through the window into the room.

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

"Gone?"

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

This is... Liu Su's room.

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

After that...

Lin Jiangnian still remembers what happened.

What happened next?

Lin Jiangnian couldn't remember it, he only remembered that he seemed to feel dizzy after finishing the job, and then he seemed to fall asleep again.

When he opened his eyes again, it was already now.

Looking at the familiar dim and empty room around him, the air was still filled with a familiar fragrance that had not completely dissipated.

The furnishings in the room remained the same, and on the bed, there were even traces of the previous mess.

Everything was so real and clear.

However, the person was gone!

Gone?

Gone quietly? !

Lin Jiangnian sat up and realized something.

She, was probably doing it on purpose?

The previous drowsiness was probably because she secretly drugged him again.

At this moment, Lin Jiangnian had an indescribable feeling of disappointment in his heart.

She left after all!

Sitting in the room, Lin Jiangnian quietly looked at the quiet environment around him, his eyes still calm.

"Want to leave?"

"You can't escape from this prince's palm!"

Lin Jiangnian's eyes were a little bright. Until now, he didn't know what position Liu Su held in his mind, and what kind of feeling he had for her.

However, this was not important!

Lin Jiangnian was now the real prince of Lin Wang. And she, naturally, could not escape.

Thinking of this, Lin Jiangnian's eyes were slightly amused. He slowly stood up and left the room.

...

Ruyi Building!

In the quiet Ruyi Building, Lin Jiangnian slowly appeared in the building and met Mr. Li in the familiar window position.

When Lin Jiangnian approached, he saw the decorations on the table.

Has anyone else been here?

There was a game on the table, and an empty wine glass on the side, indicating that someone had been here before.

Who came to see Mr. Li?

Lin Hengzhong?

Or Zhiyuan?

"Mr. Li?"

"Your Highness."

Mr. Li slowly raised his head, looked at Lin Jiangnian who appeared in his sight, and nodded slightly.

"Mr. Li, this is..."

Lin Jiangnian thought of something: "My father has been here?"

Mr. Li glanced at the place not far behind him. Lin Jiangnian followed his gaze and his eyes fell on the stairs. Going up, it was the seventh floor of Ruyi Building.

"My father is on the seventh floor?"

Mr. Li nodded: "Your Highness, do you want to go and see?"

Lin Jiangnian hesitated and shook his head gently: "Let's go later... I came to see Mr. Li today. There is something I want to ask Mr. Li about."

"What does your highness want?"

Lin Jiangnian thought for a while: "Mr. Li, do you... know about the Tianshen Sect?"

"..."

Ruyi Building.

Seventh floor.

In the dim environment, Lin Hengzhong stood in the room, looking around with some nostalgia. Looking at the familiar environment, he recalled some long-lost memories.

He walked slowly to the wall on the side, where several sets of casual clothes, several longbows, and some unique gadgets were hung.

Lin Hengzhong's hand slowly passed through these people, with a look of nostalgia in his eyes. Finally, he stopped at the table on the other side, where an open notebook was placed. Lin Hengzhong looked at the notebook quietly, his eyes dazed.

Until the footsteps behind him broke the brief silence.

Lin Hengzhong turned around and saw Lin Jiangnian's figure appearing at the door.

"Jiangnian?"

"Dad."

Lin Jiangnian looked at the majestic figure not far away and spoke softly.

"Come in."

Lin Hengzhong nodded slightly.

Lin Jiangnian then slowly stepped into the room and came to Lin Hengzhong's side. He saw that he was holding the open book in his hand. Lin Jiangnian had seen the contents of the book. It was a diary-like life record left by Princess Lin in the past.

Lin Hengzhong slowly put the book in his hand back on the table and said softly: "Why are you here?"

"I just went to see Mr. Li and learned that my father was here. I asked Mr. Li a question, and Mr. Li asked me to come to my father to solve the doubts." Lin Jiangnian said.

Lin Hengzhong nodded slightly, as if he was a little surprised: "What's the problem?"

Lin Jiangnian hesitated: "Dad, do you know the details of the Heavenly God Religion?"

Lin Hengzhong slowly turned around, looked at Lin Jiangnian, and suddenly asked: "She left?"

"Dad knows?"

"Guessed it."

Lin Hengzhong nodded lightly, his eyes indifferent: "She is the saint of the Heavenly God Religion, it's normal that you can't keep her."

Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised: "Dad knows her identity and origin?!"

"I guess so." Lin Hengzhong said.

Lin Jiangnian hesitated to speak, and was slightly shocked in his heart.

It seems that Lin Hengzhong actually knew Liu Su's identity a long time ago.

Then...

For some reason, Lin Jiangnian felt a little uneasy.

"What?"

Lin Hengzhong seemed to see through his thoughts: "Can't bear to leave her?"

Lin Jiangnian did not deny it, but nodded.

Lin Hengzhong just smiled and didn't ask any more questions. Just changed his mind and said: "Do you know why Dad let her go before?"

Lin Jiangnian's eyes condensed: "Is there any other reason?"

"Jiangnian, you like her is one thing, but what really made Dad decide to let her go is another reason!"

Lin Hengzhong slowly said: "She looks very similar to an old friend of Dad."

"Old friend?!"

Lin Jiangnian was a little surprised. Could it be that Liu Su's parents knew Lin Hengzhong? When he was about to ask something, he saw Lin Hengzhong glanced back at the notebook on the table: "Have you read what your mother wrote?"

Lin Jiangnian was puzzled, but still nodded.

"Then you, aren't you curious about the identity and origin of Zhiyuan?"

"The origin of Zhiyuan?"

Lin Jiangnian was wondering in his heart, wasn't it Liu Su?

Why did he suddenly mention Zhiyuan?

Wait...

Lin Jiangnian suddenly remembered something, and his expression froze.

...