<h4>Chapter 1682: Chapter 1675: It’s Totally Worth It</h4>


    Apanied by the sound of knocking, footsteps quickly followed from inside, and soon the door was opened from the inside, revealing Sima Lingyun at the doorway.


    "Leader." Upon seeing Sima Lingyun, Xue Bing immediately called out.


    "Hmm."


    Sima Lingyun nodded at Xue Bing and then turned his gaze to Lu Tianxing, saying: "Judge, you’re here. My master is waiting for you in the backyard, but..."


    Sima Lingyun nced at Xue Bing, who was following Lu Tianxing, indicating his meaning without speaking.


    Lu Tianxing nodded and said to Xue Bing beside him: "No problem, Xiao Bing, just wait for me in the car."


    "Alright, I’ll wait for you outside," Xue Bing nodded and said.


    Seeing Xue Bing nod, Lu Tianxing didn’t say anything more and said to Sima Lingyun: "Let’s go, take me to see your master."


    Sima Lingyun said nothing further, leading Lu Tianxing towards the backyard of the courtyard.


    Their pace was neither hurried nor slow, and along the way, Lu Tianxing admired the scenery of this courtyard. Momentster, as they arrived at the backyard, Lu Tianxing saw a small pond with a water corridor running through the middle. In the center of the water, a small pavilion stood, mirroring the shimmering water, with various stones piled on both sides of the pond. Willow trees stood there; although it was alreadyte autumn and the willow leaves had turned yellow, it still presented a unique charm when gazed upon.


    Upon seeing this scene, Lu Tianxing shook his head silently, realizing that many influential elders these days preferred such atmospheres, living in ces with a particr sense of artistic mood. Even Old Master Lu was no exception. To put it nicely, this is about enjoying life and staying away from worldly matters; to put it bluntly, it’s about showing off.


    At this moment, in the pavilion at the center of the pond, an elderly man with white hair and a youthful face sat leisurely sipping tea. He exuded no aura whatsoever, just like an elder enjoying a blissful life with grandchildren, disying a kind and amiable expression.


    However, upon seeing this elder, Lu Tianxing’s nerves tightened instantly, feeling as if a sword was hanging above his head. Although this elder seemed no different from an ordinary old man, Lu Tianxing sensed a sharp aura emanating from him. Sitting there, he felt like a sword standing upright, with the surroundings being the world of the sword, and the sharpness uncontrobly burst forth. Lu Tianxing even felt that if he were to engage in a fight with this elder, he might be killed instantly by him.


    After carefully evaluating the elder, Lu Tianxing’s eyebrows slightly furrowed. This elder indeed gave him a dangerous feeling, yet he couldn’t help but sense an aura of twilight about him, as if half his foot was in the grave. However, there was no sign of such on the elder’s face, leaving Lu Tianxing puzzled but saying nothing.


    Footsteps echoed in his ears, yet Ji Xingyun remained unmoved, quietly sipping tea as if he didn’t see the two of them approaching.


    Sima Lingyun strode quickly to Ji Xingyun and respectfully said: "Master, I brought Lu Tianxing over."


    Upon hearing Sima Lingyun’s words, Ji Xingyun lightly waved his hand and said: "I know, you may leave now, and remember, don’t let anyone in."


    Sima Lingyun nodded, said nothing more, and left.


    Watching Sima Lingyun leave, Ji Xingyun nced at Lu Tianxing, gesturing for him to sit down, and said with some emotion: "I remember the first time I met your father, it was over twenty years ago. Unexpectedly, over twenty years have passed in the blink of an eye, and when you stand before me today, it feels like seeing your father standing in front of me back then. Both of you have the same temperament, youthful vigor, and sharpness. However, your father couldn’tpare to you; his strength at your age was inferior and his actions were not as decisive as yours."


    Ji Xingyun couldn’t help but sigh here: "Unfortunately, I waste back then. If I had arrived a step earlier, perhaps this wouldn’t have happened, and China wouldn’t have lost a top expert."


    Ji Xingyun’s face showed a tinge of regret. When he learned that Lu Tianzhan was attacked, he rushed to the battlefield immediately, but he was stillte. By the time he arrived, it was all over, and he couldn’t find any trace of Lu Tianzhan and Jiang Hongyan within dozens of kilometers around. He ultimately left with regret, which could be said to be the biggest regret of his life. If Lu Tianzhan hadn’t died, relying on his rtionship with Lu Tiankuang, the Yanhuang Group wouldn’t have been as passive as it is now. If Lu Tianzhan hadn’t died, decadester, China would definitely have gained another top expert.


    "Old man, you’ve done your best, there’s no need for self-me," Lu Tianxing said, shaking his head at the elder in front of him.


    "You don’t me me?" Ji Xingyun asked deeply after hearing Lu Tianxing’s words.


    "Old man, you must be joking. You’ve done your best. Why would I me you? Moreover, you’re an outsider. For an outsider to do this much is already very rare."


    Lu Tianxing said tly: "Moreover, I should thank you, old man. If it weren’t for your permission for Sima Lingyun to help me this time, I probably would have died long ago."


    Ji Xingyun was slightly stunned upon hearing Lu Tianxing’s words: "You know I asked Lingyun to help you?"


    "Of course, old man, I’m not foolish. Sima Lingyun is my friend, and helping me once or twice might be expected. However, this Great Wall Battle this time is of great importance, and even on the Great Wall, I suppose many would be unwilling for there to be a battle, but no one said anything. Clearly, someone suppressed this matter, and if someone suppressed it, I, as a member of the Yanhuang Group, Sima Lingyun shouldn’t have such authority. But it was suppressed, and among those in China who can suppress this matter and are willing to help me, aside from you, old man, there aren’t many others. You’re among them," Lu Tianxing said, smiling at Ji Xingyun.


    "You’re very smart."


    The elder did not deny anything but instead looked at Lu Tianxing and said: "Do you know why I want to help you?"


    Surprised by the elder’s words, Lu Tianxing shook his head slightly.


    "Because I want to forge you into a sword, a sword that can deter foreign forces, just like the first leader of the Yanhuang Group, Nie Kuangren, to deter foreign forces and make them not dare to step across the thunder line," Ji Xingyun said heavily, looking at Lu Tianxing.


    "A sword?"


    Lu Tianxing was momentarily stunned and then chuckled: "Old man, you’re sure I will be this sword? Don’t forget, I’m surrounded by enemies now. Given my nature, do you think if my strength increases, I will spare them? By that time, China won’t just lose one or two families."


    "So what, sometimes in troubled times, severe measures are necessary. Since these families have exceeded their authority and started decaying, wanting to meddle more, they no longer need to exist. Using their blood and lives to nurture a strong person who can suppress China’s fortune for a century is entirely worth it," Ji Xingyun said slowly.