"Princess, Lord Shaoqing, what brings you here as well?" Lin Xi turned and walked over.
"We will definitely come to celebrate General Lin's birthday."
"Great! It's been so long since I've seen you all. We should have a proper get-together this time. Let me introduce you. This is my father, Lin Yuquan, the magistrate of Datong County."
After Lin Xi finished speaking, she looked at Lin Yuquan and said:
"They are the princess and the young minister I mentioned to you. They have come today to wish Grandpa a happy birthday."
Upon hearing this, Lin Yuquan quickly stepped forward. Before him were two important figures: one was a princess of the current dynasty, and the other was a fourth-rank junior official in the Ministry of War. He himself was merely a seventh-rank official, and it was already a great honor to be able to meet them.
"Greetings, Princess; greetings, Lord Shaoqing." Lin Yuquan quickly stepped forward and bowed.
"So you are Magistrate Lin. No need for such formalities," Li Xue said.
"Princess and Minister Shaoqing, please come inside and have a seat."
"Thank you, Magistrate Lin. Is General Lin at home?" Zhao Xian asked.
Before Lin Yuquan could speak, Lin Xi answered:
"Grandpa wasn't indoors; he was meeting with old friends at the training ground next door. Grandpa was in high spirits and insisted on sparring with a few old friends, so he asked me to come back and get my sword."
"Really? Let me take a look at this sword." After saying that, Li Xue took the sword from Lin Xi's hand and examined it.
This is a long sword, quite heavy in the hand. It's a bit tight when inserted into the scabbard, and it takes some effort to pull it out.
General Lin only has one arm, and without help, he cannot draw his sword from its sheath. So sometimes, he wields the sword and sheath together.
"My grandfather once had a fine sword, which he carried with him for decades. Before resigning from his official post and returning to his hometown, he gave the sword to a close friend with whom he had shared life and death."
Grandpa's greatest hobby is practicing swordsmanship. Many of his former comrades-in-arms came today, and they wanted him to show off his skills. But Grandpa said he only has one arm, so he could only show one hand, demonstrating his swordsmanship.
"Haha, General Lin is really humorous." Zhao Xian couldn't help but laugh.
At this moment, Lin Xi noticed a precious sword in Zhao Xian's hand and said:
"Lord Shaoqing is also skilled with a sword."
"I am but a scholar, I don't even dare to kill a chicken, let alone use a sword."
Today is the old general's 70th birthday. I wonder what he would like. As the saying goes, a fine sword is a gift for a hero, so I plan to present this sword as a birthday present. I believe General Lin will certainly like it.
"Is that so? Grandpa loves swords. In our Great Northern Dynasty, there are several top-quality swords, and Grandpa knows exactly who uses them."
The sword that my grandfather used was also a famous sword, and it was his most beloved possession.
After giving that precious sword to his friend, Grandpa never forgot it. Apart from that sword, he wouldn't even look at any other swords.
"My grandfather will surely love the sword that you, Lord Shaoqing, have given him as a birthday gift."
After Lin Xi finished speaking, she wanted to take a look at the sword.
Zhao Xian handed the sword to Lin Xi, who took it and examined it carefully.
"This sword is so heavy, and it's a long sword. It's the same sword that my grandfather used to use, which was also a long sword."
Grandpa said that once his precious sword was drawn, the enemy couldn't open their eyes. It killed countless enemies on the battlefield and made great contributions to Grandpa's military exploits.
As Lin Xi spoke, she drew her sword from its sheath.
A flash of cold light streaked past, so bright in the sunlight that Lin Xi couldn't open her eyes.
"What a fine sword!" Lin Xi exclaimed again.
"This sword is wonderful. Grandpa is still waiting for me to give him the sword, so I'll give him this birthday gift from Lord Shaoqing first, so that Grandpa can be happy."
"Princess and Minister, please go inside for tea. I'll be right back."
After Lin Xi finished speaking, she quickly left with the precious sword that Zhao Xian had given her as a birthday gift.
Zhao Xian looked at Li Xue and felt that something was wrong.
“Let’s go take a look. That sword is a divine sword. General Lin used it to spar with his friend, which might cause trouble,” Li Xue said.
“The princess is right. Let’s go and take a look.”
Lin Yuquan, unaware of the meaning behind their words, spoke up:
"The training ground is right next door. Just go around a small grove of trees and you'll get there. I've brought the princess and the young minister over to take a look."
Zhao Xian nodded and led everyone to the training ground with Lin Yuquan.
After passing through a grove of trees, the group came to a training ground. The training ground was not large and was surrounded by a fence. In the center of the ground was a weapons rack with various weapons on it, and there were some training facilities nearby.
The training ground was crowded with people, most of whom were elderly.
General Lin stood in the middle of the field, surrounded by a group of people who were all talking at once.
People looked curiously at the sword in General Lin's hand. Although the sword was in its sheath, they could already sense that it was something special.
Zhao Xian and his companions moved to a distance from the crowd, without disturbing General Lin.
At this moment, General Lin was extremely excited, and the long sword in his hand felt heavy and substantial.
"In the Great Northern Dynasty, there are many people who understand swords, but there are only a few swords in the whole world that can be called divine swords. I have already sensed that this should be a divine sword."
As soon as General Lin finished speaking, someone next to him said:
"There aren't that many treasures in the world. The scabbard of this sword is exquisitely crafted, but it's just good-looking on the outside. Maybe there's just an ordinary sword inside."
"Stop talking nonsense. Although the sword is in its sheath, its edge is already showing. Besides, who is Lord Shaoqing? He is an extraordinary person in our Great Northern Dynasty. How could the sword he gave me be an ordinary sword?"
"Whether it's a divine sword or not, we'll know once we take it out and look," someone nearby replied.
"Alright, Xi'er, draw the sword and let the old brothers see it." General Lin only had one arm and couldn't pull the sword out of its sheath.
"Okay, Grandpa, the sword energy of this sword can hurt people, so you should stay away from it."
Lin Xi took the sword, stepped back a few paces, and, facing the sunlight, suddenly pulled the sword from its sheath.
The sword was drawn, its blade gleaming, radiating a chilling aura, and the surrounding temperature seemed to drop several degrees.
Lin Xi brandished the sword in her hand, and the light reflected from it immediately stung the eyes of those around her, causing them to involuntarily take several steps back.
Lin Xi handed the sword to General Lin, who took it and examined it carefully.
This is a sword crafted using modern techniques. The entire sword is seamless and perfectly integrated, unlike any sword made by hand in ancient times.
General Lin was a connoisseur of swords, but he couldn't understand this sword. It was a masterpiece of nature and could only be described as a divine sword.
People immediately gathered around, began to examine the sword up close, and started discussing it animatedly.
"This sword looks extraordinary; I wonder if it's sharp."
"That's easy. Just take a few hairs and try it."
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