The red-dressed woman's expression froze slightly, and she squinted at him.
"Why?"
"There are only two jars of wine, and they are still useful for me!" Lin Jiangnian shook his head. He planned to go to Ruyi Tower to give these two jars of wine to the old senior Li tomorrow, and by the way, see if he could get more useful things from the old senior.
Lin Jiangnian has benefited a lot from talking and learning with the senior Mr. Li these days.
Although Senior Li's theoretical knowledge hadn't significantly improved Lin Jiangnian's current understanding, it had deepened his understanding of martial arts. Just a few words from him could give Lin Jiangnian a sudden enlightenment, a sense of complete enlightenment!
How could a senior who is so proficient in martial arts be someone who knows nothing about martial arts?
This inevitably made Lin Jiangnian increasingly suspicious of the old senior Li.
However, these are not important.
Lin Jiangnian doesn’t care at the moment!
What he cared about most was whether he could learn more from this old senior Li.
It’s worth his hard work in brewing wine!
As for the girl in front of me...
Lin Jiangnian glanced at the woman in red in front of him.
Still want to drink his wine for free?
You wish!
At this moment, the woman in red seemed to realize something and looked at Lin Jiangnian: "What's the use?"
"Don't worry about it. I can use it anyway. I can't give you this wine!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head and refused.
A hint of malicious danger appeared in the narrowed eyes of the woman in red.
Don't worry?
This guy, is he hiding something from her?
Does he want to rebel?
"Are you sure you can't give it to me?"
She spoke slowly.
The tone was neither cold nor indifferent, but seemed to contain a hint of... threat?
"cannot!"
Unexpectedly, this time Lin Jiangnian was not afraid of her threats at all. He just shook his head and said, "This wine is really useful to me. I can't give it to you. How about... you wait for two more days?"
"no!"
The woman in red refused, opened her red lips slightly, and said firmly: "I want it now!"
"That won't work!"
Lin Jiangnian still shook his head. He worked so hard to brew the wine, and she wanted to take it away for no reason?
This is absolutely not possible.
"unless……"
Hearing this, the woman in red realized something in her heart, and her beautiful eyes sparkled: "Unless what?"
Negotiate terms with her?
What a courage!
Could it be that I have been too gentle to him all along, causing him to become unscrupulous and not take me seriously?
"To be honest, I'm planning to give this wine to the old senior in Ruyi Tower... I'm planning to find out the whereabouts of the Xuanyang Diagram from him!"
The woman in red, who had a fierce look on her face, was slightly startled when she heard this.
The old senior in Ruyi Tower?
She frowned slightly, remembering that Lin Jiangnian had mentioned to her before that there was a mysterious old man in Ruyi Tower.
"That old man's identity and origins are mysterious. I suspect he knows the whereabouts of the Xuanyang Map. I heard he likes strong liquor, so I plan to use this wine to trick him into talking and help you find the Xuanyang Map..."
Lies, both true and false, are the most credible.
It was true that he was sending wine to Senior Li, but as for looking for the Xuanyang Map... that was a complete lie to her.
However, the woman in red obviously couldn't notice it.
After hearing Lin Jiangnian's purpose, his expression eased a lot.
Is this guy trying to help her find the Xuan Yang Map?
That's quite sensible.
but……
She vaguely felt that something was wrong, but she couldn't put her finger on it.
I glanced at the two jars of wine on the table, smelled the aroma of liquor in the air, and recalled the stimulating taste of the liquor just now, feeling a little unsatisfied.
People of the underworld are naturally attracted to strong liquor.
She is no exception!
But she had drunk a lot of wine over the years, but she had never tasted such a strong liquor. The spicy stimulation left her with an endless aftertaste.
After hesitating for a moment, her eyes fell on the two jars of wine on the table: "That old senior...shouldn't be able to drink that much?"
Lin Jiangnian was startled and looked up at her.
Perseverance?
Why is this wine so attractive to her?
The lights flickered, and Lin Jiangnian saw that the delicate white face of the woman in red was faintly flushed with red, like the flush of drunkenness.
The eyes that should have been cold and clear seemed to have a bit more watery beauty.
Long hair draped over the shoulders, long red dress!
It looks just like when we first met, with almost no changes!
She seemed to like wearing red very much. From the first time Lin Jiangnian met her until now, she almost always wore red clothes.
Even if he occasionally glanced at the neckline of the red dress and saw that the lining was faintly red, it made Lin Jiangnian somewhat suspicious... Was she wearing red inside too?
Could it be that the bellyband is also red?
A little curious!
But it cannot be verified.
However, I have to say that she really suits this red dress.
Her already delicate and slightly cool temperament, combined with this red dress, infinitely reveals her extraordinary temperament. At the same time, it also gives people a deep shock.
Beautiful and generous!
Incomparable!
Especially at this moment, after drinking a bowl of strong liquor, her slightly drunken face looked delicate and attractive.
Lin Jiangnian looked at her, slightly lost in thought. At some point, he suddenly snapped out of it. He glanced at her again, then collected the expression in his eyes.
"That old man loves wine, and these two jars are prepared for him. However, if you also want..."
Having said this, Lin Jiangnian paused again, keeping the question in suspense: "It's not impossible..."
The woman in red looked at Lin Jiangnian's face. How could she not see what he was thinking?
What he said clearly meant...
"Are there any conditions?"
"It's just a small condition..."
Lin Jiangnian thought for a moment and looked at her: "If you agree, not only will I give you this wine, but you can also drink as much as you want in the future. How about that?"
The eyes of the woman in red first lit up slightly, then suddenly became alert.
Agree so readily?
There is a problem!
"What conditions?"
She narrowed her eyes and stared at Lin Jiangnian, asking cautiously.
Lin Jiang coughed and said, "It's still the same thing I mentioned to you before..."
What happened before?
The woman in red was startled, then seemed to think of something: "You mean... to accept you as my disciple?"
"Master is indeed smart!"
Lin Jiangnian immediately started to praise.
"Oh!"
The corners of the red-dressed woman's mouth curled up slightly. It was indeed so.
This guy really refuses to give up and is determined to become her disciple?
What does he want to do?
"Don't shout, I'm not your master!"
The woman in red glanced at him and said calmly, "I don't accept disciples!"
"Think about it?"
“No thanks!”
"No chance at all?" Lin Jiangnian was unwilling to accept it.
"No."
The woman in red rejected him mercilessly.
How could she not know what this guy was thinking?
Become a disciple?
She won't accept it.
“…”
Lin Jiangnian sighed.
Still not working?
In that case...
"Forget it then!"
Lin Jiangnian waved his hand, covered the wine jar again, and prepared to take the wine away.
"etc!"
"Anything else?" Lin Jiangnian looked up at her.
The woman in red stopped Lin Jiangnian's action, looked at him, then looked at the wine on the table, and said nothing.
"Want some?"
Lin Jiangnian looked at the expression on the woman in red's face, which was meaningful.
The woman in red still didn't speak.
But her fixed gaze said it all.
"Accept me as your disciple, and these two jars of wine will be your tribute to Master...how do you think?"
Lin Jiangnian gave a 'kind' reminder.
The woman in red quickly recovered and glanced at Lin Jiangnian again. Seeing his calm and slightly smiling expression, she became even more alert.
There must be something wrong with him since he is so attentive!
“No!”
She still refused.
"That's such a pity!"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head and sighed, preparing to leave with the wine.
But the next second, I felt something flash before my eyes, and then my hands were empty.
Lin Jiangnian looked carefully and found that the wine jar in his hand was gone.
Looking up, I saw a wine jar in the hands of the woman in red opposite me.
"Robbery?!"
Lin Jiangnian opened his eyes wide.
"If you don't give it to me, I'll have to get it myself!"
The red-dressed woman's eyes sparkled with a hint of pride as she waved the wine jar in her hand at Lin Jiangnian: "Consider this jar of wine a gift from you!"
After saying that, the woman in red turned around, walked out of the room with light steps with a hint of pride, and quickly disappeared into the night.
Lin Jiangnian stood there, watching the female bandit snatch his wine and leave in a swagger.
Stealing things openly?
Is there still law?!
Is there still law?!
But it is obvious that the laws of the Daning Dynasty should not apply to her.
Lin Jiangnian could only sigh helplessly, but...
His gaze fell on the door, and Lin Jiangnian narrowed his eyes slightly again, gradually becoming more alert.
Although his wine was robbed tonight, he was not angry.
These days, Lin Jiangnian has been trying to find ways to get close to her and test her, trying to find out her identity and background.
Although I haven't been able to find out her identity yet...
Lin Jiangnian's eyes fell on the remaining jar of wine on the table... Was there one left for him?
Thinking of the shining look in her eyes before, Lin Jiangnian's gaze gradually became profound.
Like drinking?
Just like it!
What Lin Jiangnian feared most was that she seemed to be uninterested in everything like Zhiyuan and that he could not find any weaknesses in her.
Since she likes to drink, then things will be much easier...
…
Inside Ruyi Tower.
Lin Jiangnian went upstairs carrying a jar of wine.
Soon, we found Mr. Li cleaning the building.
However, before Lin Jiangnian could speak, Elder Li, who was bending over and sweeping the floor with his back to Lin Jiangnian, seemed to smell something and subconsciously sniffed the air.
Then, he turned around and saw Lin Jiangnian at the stairs. His eyes then fell on Lin Jiangnian's hand... the jar of wine he was holding.
The cloudy eyes of Elder Li seemed to be shining with a gleam of brilliance.
"senior!"
Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian immediately waved: "I brought you some strong liquor, come and try it?!"
There seemed to be some light in the eyes of Senior Li. He put down the broom in his hand and walked up to Lin Jiangnian. Lin Jiangnian handed the wine in his hand to Senior Li.
Senior Li held the wine jar and opened the lid. Then, a strong aroma of wine filled the air.
A gleam of light suddenly flashed in his cloudy eyes, and he took a deep breath greedily.
“What a delicious wine!”
Li Lao spoke subconsciously, the rich aroma of wine stimulating his whole body. Without thinking about anything else, he picked up the wine jar and took a big gulp.
The strong liquor went down his throat, and the intense spiciness irritated his throat.
So intense!
It’s really strong liquor!
This strong liquor is even stronger than the Green Ant of Sword Dao?!
As the liquor goes down your stomach, the mellow aroma gradually permeates your mouth, leaving an endless aftertaste.
“Good wine!”
Senior Li's eyes suddenly lit up. He was deeply attracted by the jar of wine and praised it highly.
"I haven't had anything so strong as this in years!"
Elder Li couldn't help but look at Lin Jiangnian: "Where did you get this wine?"
"Do you like it, Senior?"
Seeing his reaction, Lin Jiangnian gradually felt relieved and chuckled, "If you like it, I'll send you a few more jars some other day, how about that?"
“Okay, okay!”
This time, Senior Li did not refuse politely. He once again held the jar and took a few big gulps, savoring the taste of the liquor.
It was not until a long time later that the decadent aura on Senior Li's body dissipated a lot.
"I am content to be able to drink such fine wine in my lifetime!"
Elder Li sighed with emotion, then looked up at Lin Jiangnian again. He seemed to have thought of something and shook his head, saying, "Your Highness is truly thoughtful. However, I can't drink this wine for nothing..."
"If Your Highness wants to learn something, please tell me directly. I, an old man, can probably give you some pointers!"
Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian felt relieved.
This is his real purpose.
He benefited a lot from being able to gain the favor of this senior.
Compared to a few jars of wine, this deal is a huge profit!
Lin Jiangnian suppressed his excitement and spoke slowly, "Well, I'd like to thank you for your guidance, Senior!"
“…”
"May I ask, Master Li, what is the strongest swordsmanship in the world?"
Inside Ruyi Tower, Lin Jiangnian and Senior Li sat on the ground.
Elder Li held the wine jar and burped slightly: "Your Highness, do you want to learn swordsmanship?"
Lin Jiangnian nodded and said, "After much thought, I think it's more elegant to roam the martial arts world with a sword. Those things like swords, spears, and meteor hammers seem a bit vulgar and not suitable for me."
Elder Li narrowed his eyes. "Your Highness wants to learn swordsmanship, which is easy. Almost every sect in the world has dabbled in swordsmanship, and there are many sword masters in the martial arts world. Ruyi Tower also has many advanced sword techniques, but when it comes to truly powerful swordsmanship..."
He paused before saying, "It has to be the Nine Sword Techniques of Kendo!"
"Nine Sword Techniques?"
“That’s right!”
Elder Li nodded and said, "The Kendo sect is a group of lunatics who specialize in swordsmanship. Hundreds of years ago, the founder of Kendo was a legendary swordsman. He dominated the world for decades, reaching the pinnacle of swordsmanship and being nearly invincible..."
"Until nearing his old age, he was defeated by a young genius. Just when everyone thought he was doomed and about to retire from the martial arts world, he suddenly realized and comprehended the Nine Sword Techniques..."
"The young genius master was ultimately defeated by him, and with deep conviction, he chose to become his disciple... Afterwards, he founded the Way of the Sword, passing down his swordsmanship..."
Lin Jiangnian listened to Senior Li telling him the origin of kendo.
He thought thoughtfully: "So, the Nine Sword Techniques are very powerful?"
Elder Li narrowed his eyes and nodded gently. "The Nine Sword Arts are the core and pinnacle of Kendo martial arts. Rumor has it that if one can master the last form of the Nine Sword Arts, one can conquer the world and become invincible!"
Invincible?!
Lin Jiang was slightly tempted. This Nine Sword Techniques didn't sound like ordinary martial arts. It seemed to be on the same level as the Dugu Nine Swords.
However, Lin Jiangnian quickly asked doubtfully, "Since you, Senior, said that the Nine Sword Techniques are the core martial arts of the Way of the Sword, how can this prince learn them?"
"Could it be that you want me to become a disciple of the sword path?"
However, Senior Li just smiled and said nothing.
Seeing this, Lin Jiangnian suddenly realized something: "Could it be that... Senior knows the Nine Sword Techniques?!"
Elder Li nodded slightly and sighed, "When I was young, I traveled all over the world and had a certain affinity with the way of the sword. I know a few of the Nine Sword Techniques. Perhaps I can teach Your Highness some of them..."
“…”
Night falls.
In the room.
Lin Jiangnian sat cross-legged on the ground with his eyes closed.
Tonight, he did not practice the Xuan Yang Heart Method.
He was thinking back to the nine sword techniques that Senior Li taught him today in Ruyi Tower!
Recalling the sword techniques taught to him by Senior Li, scenes emerged in Lin Jiangnian's mind.
Lin Jiangnian's eyes also gradually became hot.
These nine sword techniques are indeed... so terrifying!
The nine sword techniques are divided into nine styles!
Each move has infinite variations, the sword techniques are exquisite and the power is astonishing!
With Lin Jiangnian's current strength, he can hardly control even the first move, but he can still get a glimpse of the exquisiteness of the sword technique.
The terrifying power is self-evident.
How terrifying would it be if one could practice the Nine Sword Techniques to the last move?
Lin Jiangnian's breathing became a little rapid, but he gradually calmed down.
Don't be impatient!
Take it slow.
Today, I have an appointment with Senior Li at Ruyi Tower. When Lin Jiangnian is free, he can go to Ruyi Tower and he will slowly pass on the Nine Sword Techniques to him.
Although Lin Jiangnian is still a rookie in the martial arts stage, his ability is not yet enough to master this kind of swordsmanship.
But once Lin Jiang's internal strength becomes strong and he has a solid foundation in the future, the power of the Nine Sword Techniques will be fully revealed.
Lin Jiangnian's eyes were filled with hope... He was really looking forward to that day!
…
Just as Lin Jiangnian was getting increasingly excited, a faint fragrance wafted into the room again.
A familiar smell!
Lin Jiangnian opened his eyes and saw that the woman in red had entered the room without him noticing.
His eyes scanned the room, as if searching for something.
When he didn't see what he wanted to see, there was a hint of disappointment in his eyes. He then looked at Lin Jiangnian and stared at him.
"What's up?"
Lin Jiangnian knew what was going on, but a look of doubt appeared on his face.
"Where's the Xuanyang Diagram?"
The woman in red looked away awkwardly and asked with a stern face.
“No news!”
She suddenly narrowed her eyes and said unkindly: "Didn't you say you were going to investigate?"
"Yeah, I didn't find out!"
Lin Jiangnian said with some regret: "I overestimated that senior. He doesn't know the whereabouts of the Xuanyang Map..."
Liu Su: “…”
"You didn't lie to me?"
She stared into Lin Jiangnian's eyes with a burning gaze.
"Why would I lie to you?"
Lin Jiangnian shook his head and sighed: "I want to find the Xuanyang Map more than you do!"
The woman in red was startled, her eyes almost subconsciously wanting to glance down, but she quickly reacted. She looked away in a panic and took a deep breath.
"If that's the case, then the only person who knows the whereabouts of the Xuanyang Map is probably Zhiyuan?" She frowned.
"Indeed."
"Why don't you go and find a solution?"
"Thinking about it."
“…”
The room gradually fell silent.
The woman in red glanced at Lin Jiangnian, seemed to think of something, and turned her eyes away.
But not long after, his gaze fell on Lin Jiangnian again.
Seeing that he still looked indifferent, she finally couldn't help herself.
"Hello!"
"Um?"
Lin Jiangnian seemed to come back to his senses, "What's wrong?"
"Where's the wine?"
The woman in red stared at the table in front of her and spoke in a sullen tone.
…
(Update, or two-in-one, currently still owes five more)
