Granny Hua then arrived with her entourage, saying, "The Grand Palace Master has already ordered the area to be cleared; you can wash up in peace now."

A group of maids followed behind Granny Hua, each carrying several sets of white clothes. They lined up in a row and placed the clothes at the door.

Granny Hua turned to Lu Yanzhi and said, "Yanzhi, take these clothes to them later."

Then the men entered the hot spring one by one, some even immersing themselves completely in the water, as if trying to wash away the filth from their bodies.

Seeing that it was almost time, Lu Yanzhi started calling for people to stop washing.

Because of malnutrition, soaking in the water for too long may cause unconsciousness.

After Lu Yanzhi carried all the clothes inside, he waited outside.

Ah Li appeared at that moment and waved to Lu Yanzhi.

Lu Yanzhi ran over happily, calling out, "Great Palace Master!"

Ahri smiled faintly and said, "The food is ready in the canteen."

"Okay, I'll take some people over there in a bit."

"Um."

Ah Li quietly looked at the boy in front of her and asked, "Do you want to learn martial arts?"

At that time, he was unable to use martial arts, which is why he used his flesh and blood to hold onto the person who was trying to kill the original owner of the body.

If he learns martial arts and becomes a master, wouldn't he then have the ability to protect himself and live a better life?

Upon hearing this, Lu Yanzhi asked Ah Li, "Will the Grand Master be teaching me then?"

Ah Li had originally planned to find someone to teach Lu Yanzhi, but seeing how much this person cared about her, she said, "Yes, I will personally teach you."

"Do I need to call you master?"

Lu Yanzhi felt that this question needed to be clarified.

Ah Li smiled and patted Lu Yanzhi's head. "Do you want to call me Master?"

Lu Yanzhi quickly shook his head and said, "I don't want to."

He was in love with the Grand Palace Master and didn't want to be unable to boldly tell her how he liked her because of their master-disciple relationship.

He is still too weak right now, so he doesn't dare to say that he likes the Grand Palace Master.

"Then don't call me Master, just call me Grand Palace Master."

"Yes, Grand Palace Master."

Lu Yanzhi shouted happily, and then, seeing that all the men had come out, he said, "Then I'll take them to eat."

"good."

Ah Li watched as Lu Yanzhi strode up to the group of people and led them toward the dining hall.

After the men finished eating, Ahri watched them leave the Heartless Palace.

"Hua Rong" (花容).

Ah Li called out to Hua Rong, who was standing behind her.

Hua Rong quickly stepped forward and respectfully greeted, "Grand Palace Master."

"Reorganize the brothel, and let those who want to leave go."

Hua Rong didn't hesitate and immediately replied, "Okay, I'll go back and make the arrangements right away."

"Let Granny Hua go with you. If anyone tries to stop you, just send someone to find me."

"Yes, Grand Palace Master."

Hua Rong and Granny Hua responded together.

Granny Hua walked towards Lu Yanzhi and said, "It's time to go back."

"No, the Grand Palace Master said she would teach me martial arts."

Lu Yanzhi dodged the old woman's hand and ran behind Ah Li.

"Grand Palace Master, is this true?"

Granny Hua looked at Ah Li in disbelief.

Ah Li nodded slightly, "Yes, I will personally teach you."

Granny Hua's eyes immediately reddened, and Hua Rong supported her, saying, "I told you that those who survive a great calamity are destined for good fortune. Yan Zhi is a child with a bright future."

"Yes, he's a child with great potential." Granny Hua wiped her eyes and left with Hua Rong.

Once everyone had left, the Heartless Palace fell silent again.

Ah Li said to Lu Yanzhi, "Let's go, I'll take you to practice."

"Shall we start now?" Lu Yanzhi asked eagerly.

"Yeah, it'll be tough. Are you scared?"

"I'm not afraid, I will try my best, Great Palace Master."

Ah Li and Lu Yanzhi slowly walked away into the distance, a scene that seemed beautiful to outsiders.

After being taught for a period of time, Lu Yanzhi was able to perform a set of sword techniques quite well.

Granny Hua would sometimes come to visit Lu Yanzhi and bring him some food.

Sometimes, Ah Li would take advantage of Lu Yanzhi's unpreparedness to go over and exchange a few blows with him.

At first, Ah Li would knock his sword away from Lu Yanzhi, but now he can hold it steadily in his hand.

"Great Palace Master, haven't I made rapid progress?!" Lu Yanzhi said to Ah Li.

Ah Li nodded and said, "Yes, you are very powerful, and you are a martial arts prodigy."

Lu Yanzhi was very happy. He walked up to Ah Li and said, "Can the Grand Palace Master grant me a request?"

"Can."

"Then, Your Highness, let's go see the lantern festival in the city tonight."

Lu Yanzhi knew about the Grand Palace Master's past. He felt sorry for the Grand Palace Master, who had been practicing martial arts since childhood, had never truly laughed, and had never worn clothes of any other color.

The Grand Palace Master's clothes were always the same blue and the same style.

Ahri thought for a moment and said, "Okay."

Lu Yanzhi was very happy, and he said to Ah Li, "Then, Grand Palace Master, I have another request."

"You."

Ah Li reached out her hand, and Lu Yanzhi obediently squatted down in front of Ah Li, allowing Ah Li to better pat his head.

Lu Yanzhi knew that Ah Li meant for him to speak, so he said, "Great Palace Master, I have prepared a set of clothes for you. Don't wear the clothes of the Heartless Palace, so that others won't recognize you at first glance."

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