"She's really busy."
Watching Xu Shijie's retreating figure, Xiao Linlin sighed and said, "I have a feeling... it's probably because of the [Peace Stone] that the escape mission might be progressing soon."
"That's good, it saves us the trouble of taking the initiative."
Su Lin nodded and continued to the third low-income map.
According to the map records, the third low-income map is located in the deepest part of Jiange. When Su Lin arrived, he found that it was in a small mountain behind the Ancestral Hall, where there was a small waterfall.
The air here is exceptionally fresh; a light sniff makes one feel invigorated, as if the body and mind have been cleansed.
"stop!"
Su Lin had only taken two steps closer to the waterfall when a middle-aged swordsman suddenly emerged from the forest and stopped him.
Su Lin was immediately startled. His perception and skill were quite good, yet he hadn't sensed the swordsman lurking around him at all.
This man's martial arts level in the native world is definitely no lower than the Boundless Realm! He is a true master!
Who are you?
The man had a square face, stood with his sword in his arms, and coldly swept his gaze over Su Lin.
Su Lin cupped his hands and said, "Senior, my name is Su Lin, son of Su Qingyang, and a personal disciple of the inner sect of the Sword Pavilion."
"Little Wooden Sword's son?"
The square-faced swordsman looked at Su Lin with surprise and carefully examined him: "There is indeed some resemblance... Your father never brought you here, it seems you still haven't given up your love of knives."
Small wooden sword?
Su Lin keenly sensed that this man's identity was definitely extraordinary, at least higher than Su Qingyang's in terms of seniority, otherwise how could he dare to address "Little Zhou Tian Sword" in such a way?
Considering the righteous and powerful foundation of the Sword Pavilion, and the fact that most of the top local martial arts have the effect of delaying aging, it can be basically analyzed that this square-faced swordsman should belong to the "grandfather generation," and his strength and realm may be even higher! Perhaps far surpassing Su Qingyang!
This person had never met Su Lin, yet he knew a great deal about the affairs of the sect and that Su Qingyang had a rather disappointing son.
Su Lin felt a chill run down his spine and dared not be negligent. He bowed his head and cupped his hands, saying, "Father often taught me this lesson, and I have been correcting myself in recent years. Since returning recently, I have been observing my fellow disciples' swordsmanship, hoping to inherit my father's unique skills as soon as possible."
"His attitude is good, and his potential is not bad either. It's not too late to make some changes now."
The square-faced swordsman looked Su Lin up and down, then suddenly looked up and stared behind Su Lin.
Su Lin looked back, but saw nothing unusual.
But the square-faced swordsman suddenly nodded: "Your identity is genuine. Since you're here, go in. Although the sect leader hasn't given permission, most of the disciples will come here a few times, which will save your father from having to report it to his superiors again."
So that tells me my identity is genuine?
Did you just talk to someone?
Telepathic communication?!
Are you a martial artist or a cultivator of immortality?
Su Lin was shocked, and felt that the power system of this game world was far greater than he had expected.
"Senior, is this some kind of forbidden area?"
Su Lin asked softly, and the square-faced swordsman shook his head and smiled faintly: "What do you mean by 'forbidden' or 'not forbidden'? It's just a bathhouse with some wonderful effects of cleansing the marrow and tendons; most of the disciples come here to temper themselves, and outstanding inner disciples also come here occasionally; your father didn't bring you here before, probably because he thought you were always embarrassing yourself."
Su Lin remained silent.
"Don't think I'm being inappropriate, but you've embarrassed your father quite a bit."
The square-faced swordsman said calmly, "However, since you have the will to correct your mistakes, it's never too late. My Sword Pavilion has a profound foundation and no rule that martial arts should be started at a young age. You can learn swordsmanship anytime."
"Since no one is coming this month, you should go in and wash up. Having a good foundation will make learning swordsmanship easier. When your father comes back, it will also be a pleasant surprise for him."
The square-faced man stepped aside, gesturing for Su Lin to enter the waterfall area.
Su Lin is confirmed!
This place is the sect's blessed land, with a feel similar to a small forbidden area. Reclusive masters from within the sect guard this place, and outsiders are not allowed to approach casually.
Fortunately, Su Lin chose a good faction identity at the start. If he were an ordinary survivor, he probably would have racked his brains but still couldn't get in here and wouldn't have been able to get the last minimum guarantee from Jian Ge.
"Thank you for your guidance, senior."
Su Lin respectfully cupped his hands in greeting, took a few steps forward, then, unable to suppress his inner doubt, turned back and softly asked, "I still don't know your esteemed name, senior..."
Yeah, nobody's here anymore.
As soon as Su Lin turned around, the square-faced swordsman had vanished.
From beginning to end, Su Lin had no idea what martial arts moves the other party used; they came like ghosts and left like immortals.
"He must be an unparalleled master!"
Xiao Linlin was standing nearby, having been ignored the whole time, but it was certain that the square-faced man had also seen Xiao Linlin and had simply allowed her to accompany them.
"Um."
Su Lin nodded, and the two exchanged a glance, neither speaking a word.
Only now did I realize how terrifying the Sword Pavilion truly was, with so many hidden experts inside and out. If I were to exchange any more secrets, my disguise would likely be exposed before Su Qingyang even returned.
As Su Lin walked further in, he recalled some of his words and actions after entering the mountains.
There seemed to be nothing wrong with it. Even if some of his conversations with Xiao Linlin were overheard by experts within the sect, it wouldn't be a serious matter. At most, they would think that the secrets between young people were difficult to understand.
After all, if his identity were suspicious, Su Lin wouldn't have been able to get here; he would have been apprehended long ago.
Thinking of this, Su Lin felt a little relieved. He had already reached the bottom of the waterfall, his ears filled with the thunderous sound of the cascading waves, and the rising water vapor splashing against his face and body.
Su Lin stood on the moss-covered boulder, looking up to examine it closely. He saw a hundred-foot-long white ribbon hanging down, and in a daze, it seemed as if the Queen Mother of the West had torn off the Kunlun jade chain and smashed it into the secluded pool below the waterfall, shattering it into countless pearls.
The waterfall doesn't look big from a distance, but Su Lin felt a sense of awe as he got closer. It was like the roar of a dragon in ten thousand valleys, exuding the power of jade shattering on a thousand cliffs, showing the magnificence of a natural paradise where the Milky Way pours down!
"Big brother, I'm on welfare... doing something important..."
Xiao Linlin urged him in a low voice from the side. Su Lin came back to his senses, took a deep breath, and felt refreshed.
The location of the low-income assistance facility is deep inside the waterfall. Judging from the terrain, I have no choice but to go in.
"You stay put and hide, I'm going in to take a look."
After giving Xiao Linlin his instructions, Su Lin took off his martial arts clothes, revealing his muscular and athletic physique, which looked as if it had been cast in bronze and iron.
"So handsome!"
Xiao Linlin's eyes lit up as she watched, full of admiration.
"You're so young, you should tone it down."
Su Lin glanced at it indifferently, then plunged into the tranquil blue pool before him.
The pool wasn't deep, and it gurgled down the mountain. Just as Su Lin regained his balance, he suddenly felt an extremely cold chill seep into his body from the water, almost freezing his bones and muscles.
"Ouch! It's so cold!"
Su Lin gasped. Just as he was about to swim deeper into the waterfall, a notification suddenly appeared in front of him.
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