In the back mountain of Tiandao Mountain, there is a very dense woodland, where there are many kinds of trees, so it is called Wanlin Garden.

In Wanlin Garden, there is a small courtyard, which was specially established for Zhang Shenlu by the Heavenly Master Dao later, specially for Zhang Shenlu, who likes to be clean, for rest and accommodation, in addition to a large house, there are several partial rooms, Zhang Shenlu several disciples, will also live from time to time, in order to accompany the teacher.

In the center of the courtyard, there is a stone table, Lin Qi and Zhang Shenlu sit at two ends, and Situ He stands on the side, serving tea to the two.

Ten years ago, at the foot of the Tianshan Mountain, the two had met once, thinking that Lin Qi had almost died in the hands of Zhang Shenlu, if it weren't for the help of the old master Qiao Yin and the Daqin Holy Spirit, Lin Qi would not even be able to get out of the Tianshan Mountain alive, but when they saw it today, the two seemed to have forgotten their original grievances, and they drank tea together, without any fireworks.

Although it seems a little inappropriate to let an old man like Situ He wait on the side, but the old man insists on doing it, and Lin Qi can't help him, after all, the guest is as he pleases, and he has no choice but to let it go.

"Lin Daoyou, is the tea still delicious?"

Hearing Situ He's question, Lin Qi couldn't help but nod his head in admiration.

"Fresh and pleasant, lips and teeth fragrant, it's a pity that I don't know the tea ceremony, even if I think it's delicious, I can't say why, it's really a cow chewing peonies, and it's a tyrannical thing. ”

Listening to Lin Qi's words, Situ He stroked his beard with a smile, and when he saw Lin Qi finish drinking, he refilled another cup for him, but Zhang Shenlu on the other side shook his head and snorted coldly.

"It's just a mortal product, what a tyrannical thing, it's a little self-aware to say that you don't know the tea ceremony, I heard that you have traveled to the Western countries for ten years, how can you just see it like this?"

Speaking of what he saw and heard in the West, Lin Qi smiled knowingly.

"In Western countries, they generally only drink wine and milk, and there are tea and other things, but they are all shipped from Dahua, and they are as expensive as gold, and I can't afford to drink them. ”

After listening to Lin Qi's words, Zhang Shenlu nodded and took a sip of tea.

"I heard that you have crossed 100,000 snow-capped mountains?"

"Yes. ”

"How?"

"Hell on Earth!"

For such an evaluation, Zhang Shenlu was not surprised.

"It's good to be young, if I'm still your age now, I would like to take a look, maybe there will be a chance to see through the heavens. ”

"It's boring, it's all wind and snow, I can't even open my eyes, what else to see!"

Hearing this, Zhang Shenlu laughed, and Lin Qi on the other side could only shake his head helplessly, while Situ He on the side was very surprised, he hadn't seen his teacher laugh like this for a long time.

"You kid, to be honest, I like you more and more, but it's a pity that you are not my Heavenly Master Dao disciple, otherwise I can teach you this unique learning!"

"Old-timers, there are many talented people in the Heavenly Master's Dao, and there has never been a shortage of talents, in fact, I am not one behind. ”

Hearing Lin Qi say this, Zhang Shenlu sneered again.

"Heh, what's the matter, the old man's self-cultivation can still stain your talent, and can't he get into your eyes?"

"Don't dare, don't dare, the cultivation of the old-timers, the younger generations naturally admire, but many things are natural, and inappropriate things can't be forced. ”

Lin Qi smiled, and his tone was very respectful, and after Zhang Shenlu listened, he didn't say anything anymore.

"Let's talk about it, you have an opinion on me when you come to the Heavenly Master Dao this time, what is the matter?"

Hearing Zhang Shenlu's question, Lin Qi quickly put away his smiling face, sat upright, and then bowed his head to Zhang Shenlu in front of him to show his sincerity.

"Seniors, juniors come this time, there is only one purpose, that is, to challenge you, seniors, I hope that seniors can give advice!"

Hearing Lin Qi's request, although Zhang Shenlu had already sensed the other party's intentions, he was still silent, and Situ He on the side looked at the two of them with a surprised face.

"I fought with Zhang Xiao, have you ever heard of it?"

Zhang Shenlu neither refused nor agreed, but mentioned another thing.

"I've heard that the two seniors fought for three days and three nights, shaking the world and shocking the world!"

"But I lost, you know!"

"Yes. ”

Seeing Lin Qi's honest answer, Zhang Shenlu nodded with satisfaction at first, and then his eyes stared at Lin Qi's eyes and became fierce.

"Tell me, what do you think of this showdown?"

"If it's just a duel, Zhang Xiao's predecessor won't be glorious, and it's a pity that you lose, but if it's a fight with your life, you're ...... Defeat is inevitable!"

Hearing this, Situ He, who was standing on the side, almost dropped the teapot in his hand, he first looked at Zhang Shenlu's expression, and found that the latter was not angry, but smiled, and then he was relieved.

"I want to hear why. ”

"If it was this competition, ten years earlier, the outcome might be different, but now it seems that it can only be the result, but even if it is placed today, there will be no change, that's all. ”

The battle between Zhang Shenlu and Zhang Xiao was seven years ago, but after Lin Qi finished speaking, Zhang Shenlu shook his head helplessly.

"Zhang Xiao is in the prime of life, and his cultivation has reached the peak, but I'm already old, do you mean that?"

Hearing Zhang Shenlu's question, Lin Qi just smiled slightly, noncommittal.

"Do you know, your words are exactly the same as what Zhang Xiao said back then! Although I don't want to admit it, it seems to be the truth!" As he spoke, Zhang Shenlu also kept shaking his head slightly, "No matter how high a person's cultivation is, he can't compete with the laws of nature of birth, old age, sickness and death, maybe no one has been able to penetrate the Supreme Heavenly Dao since ancient times, that's why there is not enough time......

After speaking, Zhang Shenlu put away his serious expression, and at this time, he picked up the tea and took a sip.

"You came to me to challenge, you won't deliberately bully the old man just because I'm old. ”

Hearing this, Situ He immediately turned his head and glared angrily at Lin Qi, who immediately smiled and waved his hand.

"How can it, how can the old-timers say that they are all people whom I respect very much, not to mention that in my opinion, the seniors you had ten years ago, and there was no change at all, and you are still so old and strong. After saying this, Lin Qi also sat upright again, "Actually, the younger generation has been studying swordsmanship all these years, although there are some gains, but they have not been able to condense the sword trick in their thoughts, and the predecessors you can definitely be regarded as one of the best kendo powerhouses in the world, for the study and perception of swordsmanship, I dare to say that no one in the world can outstand, now there is this opportunity, the younger generations plan to come here to try, I hope the seniors will be perfect." ”

After hearing these words, Zhang Shenlu looked at Lin Qi for a long time, but he couldn't speak for a while, and Lin Qi just waited quietly.

"Your sword intent was born from Zhang Xiao, but in the end, you came to me to hone it, it seems that your ambition is not small. ”

"The seniors laughed, in fact, I didn't have any ambitions, I just did something appropriate. ”

Regarding Lin Qi's statement, Zhang Shenlu didn't care if it was true or not, at this time, he suddenly stood up, turned around and walked into the house.

"I promised to fight with you, but there were two conditions!"

"I want to hear about it. ”

"First, I don't want to be just a formality with you, if you don't move the real character, it's better not to compare, you and I are the same, so I hope you can take it seriously, and give me a few days, I need to adjust my state to the best, you may agree?"

"That's exactly how it should be!"

"Second, the sword competition with you, it is you who ask me, I give you this face, as for what you can realize, it all depends on your creation, I am not responsible for this, but after the sword competition, I hope you can return me a promise, if I pass away, the Heavenly Master Dao suffers a great disaster and asks you, I hope you can help, once it is okay!"

"This ...... I am willing to take this responsibility!"

Seeing that Lin Qi should come down, Zhang Shenlu nodded with satisfaction.

"It is no accident that you have responsibility, courage, and today's attainments!" After saying this, Zhang Shenlu turned around and left, walked to the door but stopped.

"Lin Qi, is the competition between you and me just a competition?"

Lin Qi heard the meaning of Zhang Shenlu's words, and immediately stood up.

"Juniors must go all out!"

Zhang Shenlu nodded and walked into the house.