After seven days of long-distance climbing, Li Qiutong and his party finally came to Jiangnan City. Compared with the commercial and trading city of Tyumen, Gangnam City has a warm and harmonious feeling that is suitable for living. There is not that much movement of people, and there are no bazaars of all kinds to buy and sell goods. People live an easy and simple life.

Walking on the streets of Jiangnan City, there are clear streams flowing on both sides of the stone road, and the green branches of willow trees by the water are dancing in the wind, just like the scene in a painting. Although the city of Tyumen belongs to the south, its climate is closer to the north. So Li Qiutong has never felt this kind of rainy Jiangnan feeling.

Lin Ai opened the curtain of the carriage and looked at Li Qiutong who was enjoying himself, and finally felt relaxed in his heart, he had encountered too many things on this journey, and he had encountered no less than five assassinations alone. As for the people behind the scenes, she also guessed that apart from her uncles and brothers, there are really not many people who will make a move on her little girl. Since his grandfather announced his abdication and announced that he was the next person in charge of the Lin family, Lin Ai was almost accustomed to these things. However, now that he has returned to Jiangnan City and officially taken over, he will officially be protected by the Lin family's grandmaster. After that, even if they were given ten guts, they wouldn't dare to attack themselves again.

"Brother Li, I heard that you are going to Tang Kingdom to deliver something, so where are you going to go after the delivery?" Lin Ai asked with his hands supporting his little face.

Li Qiutong thought for a while and said, "I haven't thought about it yet, but I may take a walk around the mainland to increase my knowledge." ”

"Yes, if you don't have anything to do, you can come to me. Lin Ai replied with a smile.

Li Qiutong looked at the smiling Lin Ai, a little distracted, not because his future work had been settled, but because he was deeply attracted by this sweet smile again. People always like beautiful things, although in Li Qiutong's heart, Yun Luoxuan will always be the most beautiful, but that kind of beauty can only be felt in memories now. At this time, there is a different beauty in front of her, and any man who changes will inevitably be attracted to her.

Shaking his head, Li Qiutong replied solemnly: "Thank you, Miss Lin, if I have no money in the future, I won't be able to get along, and I will definitely come to you." ”

Lin Ai couldn't hold back his laughter all of a sudden, "Hehe, are you really stupid or pretending." Okay, come to my house, I'll clean up. With that, he lowered the curtain. Only Li Qiutong was left alone on the horse, a little confused.

The Lin family originated in Jiangnan City, although most of the business is not here now. But Jiangnan City has always been the center of the Lin family, and any major family affairs must be carried out here.

The Lin family's mansion is centrally located in the city, but its architecture and facilities are simple and unobtrusive. The overall architectural style is basically the same as that of the local area, adhering to the characteristics of Jiangnan. It's not at all like other wealthy families, extravagant and luxurious, which seems very abrupt.

When he arrived at the door of the Lin Mansion, Lin Ai entered the mansion under the protection of the Lin family's guards. Li Qiutong followed the escort team to continue to transport the goods to a nearby warehouse.

When all this is almost done, there will be no more Li Qiutong to do anything, say hello to Duan Tian, and Li Qiutong is also planning to leave here.

Just as he was saying goodbye to Duan Tian, a maid from the Lin Mansion came over and saluted the two, and said to Li Qiutong at the same time: "This gentleman should be Master Li Qiutong, my young lady invites you to Chunshui Building to talk about it, and Captain Duan will also come with you." ”

Although Li Qiutong was a little puzzled why Lin Ai invited him to dinner, it was impossible for him to refuse the invitation of a beautiful woman. pulled up the day, and the three of them went to the Spring Water Building.

The three of them walked for a while and came to this restaurant, which is different from those luxurious and spectacular restaurants, and the Chunshui Building also inherits the style of traditional architecture in the south of the Yangtze River, giving full play to the feeling of small bridges and flowing waters. Most of the guests inside are also some literati and ink writers, and everyone drinks and chats together in this beautiful scenery, which is peaceful and peaceful.

The group went up to the second floor and walked into one of the private rooms. There were two people sitting at the table, one of them was Lin Ai, who had now changed out of her usual cloth clothes and replaced them with a pale green dress with flowing white clouds embroidered with sky blue silk threads. There is also a little more light makeup on her face, which makes her already delicate face look more beautiful and indifferent.

As for the other, he was an old man in a black robe, full of white hair, but very energetic.

"Miss, they have arrived. I'll step back first," and the maid left the private room.

Seeing the two people coming in, Lin Ai stood up, and after inviting the two to take a seat, he directly explained the purpose of inviting them to come.

"Brother Li, Captain Duan, please come over, mainly to thank you, if it weren't for your protection, Lin Ai would not have been able to reach Jiangnan City safely, what do you need now, as long as Lin Ai can do it, he will definitely help you." ”

"It's my responsibility to protect Miss, and Miss doesn't need to thank her. Duan Tian also responded immediately, as the captain of the Lin family's guards, Lin Ai didn't pursue him before he failed to return to the aid as soon as possible in Wolf Mountain, so how could he ask for a better reward.

Li Qiutong also followed Duan Tian and said: "Brother Duan is right, I am also a money-paid officer, Miss Lin doesn't have to care too much." As soon as he finished speaking, Duan Tian looked at Li Qiutong helplessly: I really haven't given him the money yet, is this reminding myself?

Lin Ai didn't notice this, but introduced to the two: "This is the protector of the Lin family, the Dragon Fist Grandmaster Hai Tianya, and also my grandfather, he also wants to meet you." ”

Although Duan Tian knew that this old man was not simple, he didn't expect that the other party was actually the number one master of the Lin family, Hai Tianya, even if it was in the Song Kingdom, his strength was also one of the best, if it wasn't for the close relationship with the head of the Lin family, it would be impossible for him to commit himself to becoming the protector of the Lin family, and he would have been protecting the head of the Lin family. Duan Tian also guessed that it must be the young lady who asked Grandmaster Hai to guide him and Li Qiutong, otherwise he would not be able to enter the eyes of the other party at all, a declining Vajra Sect master. Immediately, Duan Tian was extremely grateful to Lin Ai in his heart, and even made up his mind to go to the sword mountain and the sea of fire for Miss Lin Ai.

However, a voice suddenly interrupted Duan Tian, "Aren't you Uncle Hai, I will see you here." I hadn't noticed it before, but I haven't heard you say it before. Li Qiutong looked at Hai Tianya and asked in surprise.

As soon as these words came out, everyone present was extremely surprised, including Hai Tianya.

"Grandpa Hai, did you know each other before?" Lin Ai asked towards Hai Tianya a little shocked. After all, she really couldn't guess how Li Qiutong knew Grandpa Hai.

As for Hai Tianya, he looked at Li Qiutong seriously, and finally said: "I don't remember that I know you, little guy, who you studied with, maybe I know your master." ”

"It's me, Li Qiutong, you used to come to Tyumen Mountain to bring wine to my grandfather, and you even dragged me to the mountains to pick herbs. Li Qiutong briefly introduced the past.

When Hai Tianya heard about Qiuming Mountain, he suddenly remembered who this child was, "It turned out to be your kid, we have grown so big, we haven't seen each other for ten years, is your grandfather okay?"

"Grandpa left a month ago. ”

"What?" Hai Tianya heard the news of his old friend's death, and fell silent, pondering quietly for a while, he picked up the wine glass in his hand and walked to the window. looked at the blue sky outside the window, and said slowly: "Brother Baicao, I'm sorry for you, I still regret that incident back then." I am incompetent, I can't see you one last time, I respect you for this glass of wine, in my heart, you will always be my big brother. After speaking, Hai Tianya spilled the wine in the cup into the sky. Then silently look at the sky.

The three young men were also silent. Back then, when Hai Tianya was young and traveled to the mainland, he received Li Baicao's life-saving grace, and the two talked happily. Since then, Hai Tianya has regarded Li Baicao as his eldest brother. When Li Baicao fled to the Song Kingdom, it was also with the help of Hai Tianya that he lived in seclusion in the Tyumen Mountains. During that time, Hai Tianya brought wine to Qiuming Mountain whenever he had time, drank with Li Baicao, and also brought some herbs of the medicine saint to the Lin family, so Li Qiutong also met this uncle who often exchanged wine for medicine. Until ten years ago, the contemporary head of the Lin family suffered from a strange disease, and Hai Tianya went to the mountains to seek Li Baicao's help. The medicine saint deserves to be the medicine saint, and after hearing the symptoms, he prescribed a prescription, and finally successfully cured the illness of the head of the Lin family. Originally, there was nothing, but the news reached the ears of Yun Luoxuan, who was racking her brains for her father's cold bone disease.

After that, Yun Luoxuan took Xu Yang to Jiangnan City and found Hai Tianya. During Yun Luoxuan's conversation, Hai Tianya inadvertently revealed the news of Li Baicao's presence in Tyumen City. Although Li Baicao finally chose to help Yun Luoxuan, he also guessed that Hai Tianya leaked his news, and he didn't want to see Hai Tianya again. After Hai Tianya went up the mountain several times to apologize to no avail, he no longer climbed the Tyumen Mountain. The two have not seen each other since.

"Xiaotong, what are you going to do next?" Hai Tianya turned to Li Qiutong and said. He used to be ashamed of his eldest brother, but now that the former is gone, he can only repay his apology to Li Baicao through Li Qiutong.

"Before my grandfather died, he asked me to bring some things to the Tang Kingdom and give them to one of his apprentices. Li Qiutong replied truthfully.

Hai Tianya thought for a while and said, "Tang Guo?" It turned out to be that girl, it seems that the eldest brother still hasn't forgotten her." He smiled and said, "However, I didn't expect you kid to become a martial artist, I wanted to teach you martial arts before, but your grandfather resolutely didn't allow it, so I finally gave up." How did you convince your grandfather to become a warrior. ”

"Well, I said I wanted to be a martial artist, and my grandfather gave me a book of martial arts. ”

Hai Tianya suddenly thought of something, and his eyes widened: "He won't give you Wuji Fist." ”

"That's right, it's Wujiquan, I heard grandpa say it's a very powerful martial arts. ”

When Hai Tianya heard this, he immediately understood the reason, he had seen the martial arts of Wujiquan, what kind of martial arts secret book was it, that is, a few pieces of paper from Bai Huahua. Li Baicao must have wanted to deceive this kid and retreat, but he was really trained by this kid to make a name for himself, and he couldn't help laughing, "Haha, it seems that your kid's martial arts talent is really not simple, you can really learn from that pile of blank paper?"

Although Li Qiutong didn't know why Uncle Hai knew about his martial arts, he still replied: "By the way, I'm the person my grandfather said." My Bagua Quan has reached the realm of a martial arts master, and I feel that Wu Yuan is about to condense. ”

"What, is it that simple?" Hai Tianya was really shocked at this moment, according to what he said, eight completely different boxing techniques, this kid actually reached the level of martial arts master in less than ten years. That martial arts master is too worthless, and after thinking about it helplessly, Hai Tianya can only be attributed to Li Qiutong's martial arts talent being too strong.

Hai Tianya sighed helplessly: "I originally wanted to guide you, but it turned out that now I don't seem to be qualified to guide you, if you have trouble in the future, come to you Grandpa Hai, I can only help you like this." ”

"Thank you, Grandpa Hai. Li Qiutong didn't know what was going on between Hai Tianya and Li Baicao, but he just thought that Hai Tianya was taking care of himself in his grandfather's face.

Listening to the inexplicable conversation between the two, although Lin Ai and Duan Tian had a lot of questions, they didn't ask them directly. waited until the two of them had chatted almost before Lin Ai interjected: "By the way, Brother Li, I heard that you are going to Tang Kingdom, I have prepared some coils for you." The maid who went out just now had already come in, holding a package in her hand, Lin Ai took the package, opened it and said: "Here are the sword coins of the Chu Kingdom, the bronze coins of the Zhou Kingdom, and the Tongbao coins of the Tang Kingdom, which are basically enough for your expenses along the way." By the way, this is a piece of jade pendant that I have with me, you can take it, if there is anything you can go to the Lin family's shop and show this piece of jade, they will help you. ”

After taking the package, Li Qiutong didn't know what to say, after all, it was a bit inappropriate to accept such a big affection from the other party.

Looking at Li Qiutong's embarrassed appearance, Hai Tianya patted him on the shoulder: "Take it, just rely on your grandfather's kindness to the Lin family back then, this little thing is not enough." ”

Although Li Qiutong wanted to ask his grandfather what the relationship was with the Lin family, looking at Hai Tianya's appearance, he knew that he didn't want to say it, so he didn't ask much, so he accepted the coins. "Thank you, Miss Lin, I'll come back to you when I'm fine. ”