"master?!"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at the old man in front of him, then looked at Zhiyuan beside him, who spoke respectfully with his eyes slightly lowered.
My eyelids suddenly jumped!
This hunchbacked old man in front of me is actually Zhiyuan's master?!
Why is Zhiyuan's master in Ruyi Tower?!
For a brief moment, Lin Jiangnian's brain short-circuited. After he came to his senses, he became extremely alert.
Why didn't the woman in red mention this?
No, she didn't even know about this?!
Just when Lin Jiangnian was extremely alert, the old man in front of him slowly raised his head and glanced at Zhiyuan, nodded slightly, and seemed a little surprised: "Why are you here today?"
Zhiyuan lowered her eyes and said, "Come and see the master."
"I guess you didn't come all the way here to see an old man like me, did you?"
The old man's eyes fell on Lin Jiangnian in front of him, and there seemed to be a hint of smile on his face.
Zhiyuan remained silent, her gaze also fixed on Lin Jiangnian standing beside her. She hesitated for a moment, "What are the Master and His Highness talking about?"
"I didn't say much. His Highness is interested in martial arts and poison techniques. Since I'm an old man with nothing to do, I decided to help His Highness clear up some of his doubts..."
Zhiyuan nodded thoughtfully.
Lin Jiangnian looked at the old man in front of him with some surprise: "Do you recognize me?"
The old man said, "Your Highness, how could this old servant not recognize you?"
Lin Jiangnian was stunned: "Then why didn't you mention it before?"
"Your Highness did not reveal his identity, so naturally I did not expose it."
“…”
Lin Jiangnian was silent.
He suddenly felt that the old man in front of him had bad intentions!
Lin Jiangnian looked at the old man in front of him, then looked at Zhiyuan beside him, and was silent for a moment: "You... are master and disciple?"
Zhiyuan nodded slightly: "Yeah."
"When did it happen?"
Zhiyuan's eyes seemed to recall something: "Two years ago..."
Two years ago?
Wasn’t that when Zhiyuan had just entered Prince Lin’s Mansion not long ago?
Lin Jiangnian seemed to realize something: "Did this senior teach you your martial arts?"
Zhiyuan nodded slightly.
Lin Jiangnian suddenly looked at the old man in front of him. He was pretending to be very smart!
He was the one who taught Zhiyuan all the martial arts, yet he still pretends to be an ordinary person?
It’s hidden so well!
Zhiyuan seemed to see what Lin Jiangnian was thinking and shook his head gently: "Master, he doesn't know martial arts."
Lin Jiangnian was stunned. Don’t know martial arts?
"Then how did he teach you martial arts?"
“Why can’t I teach?”
"Can I?"
"able!"
Looking at Zhiyuan's affirmative gaze, Lin Jiangnian fell silent. He seemed to realize that he had made some misunderstandings.
There is really no saying that if you don’t know martial arts, you can’t teach others?
"Master, he is the most knowledgeable teacher in the world today!"
There was a hint of respect in Zhiyuan's eyes.
The old man in front of him waved his hand and said, "What do you mean by erudite teacher? I'm just an old man who had nothing better to do and read a few more books. As for your martial arts... With your natural talent, you don't need my guidance..."
Zhiyuan lowered his eyes and said, "Master, I will always remember your kindness in your guidance."
The old man waved his hand again and looked at the two people in front of him: "Since you are here, I, an old man, will not disturb you!"
As he spoke, he slowly stood up, picked up the broom beside him and left to sweep the floor on other floors.
Only Lin Jiangnian and Zhiyuan were left there.
Zhiyuan stood beside Lin Jiangnian, silent.
"Why are you here?"
Lin Jiangnian then looked at her: "Come to see this prince?"
Zhiyuan's cold eyes fell on Lin Jiangnian. She seemed to hesitate for a moment before saying, "Hmm."
"What's up?"
Zhiyuan asked in return, "Your Highness, why did you come to Ruyi Tower?"
"Didn't your master say that I came here to see if there were any quick-learning martial arts secrets or any powerful poisoning techniques..."
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and said calmly, "The servants in this mansion are unreliable. Must this prince find a way to save himself?"
Zhiyuan naturally heard the sarcasm in Lin Jiangnian's tone, which was because of what happened to Lin Kong that day.
She was silent for a moment, then said, "In the martial arts world, apart from some unorthodox martial arts, there is no quick way to master them."
"Evil ways?"
Lin Jiangnian raised his eyebrows: "Is dual cultivation considered a crooked path?"
The kite was silent.
After a long while, he said silently, "If Your Highness wishes to learn self-defense martial arts, he must not learn these unorthodox methods. While these unorthodox techniques can indeed rapidly improve martial arts prowess, they are also extremely harmful."
"Any crooked path will inevitably have drawbacks and side effects, and will ultimately come at a heavy price!"
Lin Jiangnian glanced at her and said, "Then what kind of martial arts do you think this prince should learn?"
"If Your Highness really wants to learn martial arts..."
Zhiyuan glanced at Lin Jiangnian calmly before saying, "Of course it's the unique family skill that the prince left to your Highness, the Xuanyang Heart Technique!"
Hearing this name, Lin Jiangnian's heart skipped a beat.
Isn’t this the purpose of his coming to Ruyi Tower today?
Although he was tempted, Lin Jiangnian's expression remained calm: "Can this Xuanyang Heart Technique make me a master?"
Zhiyuan lowered her eyes and said, "If Your Highness is willing to study diligently, with Your Highness's talent, you will naturally become a master!"
Lin Jiangnian's eyes lit up slightly: "How powerful a master can he become then?"
"That depends on how hard your Highness works!"
“…”
"Okay."
Lin Jiangnian was very tempted, but he didn't show it. He kept a nonchalant expression and said, "Where is the Xuanyang Heart Technique now? Bring it to me and let me see it first."
silence.
The kite did not respond.
Lin Jiangnian raised his eyes: "Why? You don't want to give it?"
Zhiyuan still looked at Lin Jiangnian calmly. After a moment, she asked, "Your Highness, have you really decided that you want to learn martial arts?"
What is the problem?
Lin Jiangnian became alert: "Why do you ask that?"
Zhiyuan lowered her eyes and replied, "If Your Highness is ready, Zhiyuan will give it to Your Highness."
Lin Jiangnian didn't say anything, but looked into Zhiyuan's eyes.
Those bright and small eyes, with deep pupils, were cold and calm.
It's hard to describe!
She remained neither cold nor indifferent, like a sculpture.
She is cold and charming, yet keeps people at a distance.
As a maid, she doesn't have the fawning attitude towards her master at all... She is not qualified at all!
"You mean, if I'm not ready, you won't give me the Xuanyang Heart Technique?"
Lin Jiangnian asked with narrowed eyes.
Zhiyuan looked into Lin Jiangnian's eyes and nodded calmly.
"Did my father ask you to do this?"
Zhiyuan remained silent but continued to nod.
Lin Jiangnian understood.
It is true.
This kite is indeed the spy planted by Prince Lin next to His Royal Highness Prince Lin.
What is even more incredible is that Prince Lin trusts her so much?
Is she really just an ordinary maid?
"OK!"
After a brief thought, Lin Jiangnian nodded: "I have made preparations. Can you give it to me?"
Zhiyuan stared at Lin Jiangnian for a long time, as if confirming something.
It was not until a moment later that she reached into her arms, took out a key and handed it to Lin Jiangnian.
"What's this?"
Lin Jiangnian was slightly startled when he saw the key in her hand.
"Ruyi Tower, key to the seventh floor!"
“…”