He was born as a blacksmith, but he dominated the world

Chapter 453 The Way of the World

This trick of creating something out of nothing left Gu An Ning dumbfounded.

He had never seen or heard of such a method.

"Great Grandpa, what kind of magic is this?" Gu An Ning asked curiously, even eager to learn it.

Jiang Lin shook his head: "This is not a technique, but a Tao."

The emperor in the world has the power of life and death over all people in the world. You can try to resist, but it is meaningless.

The emperor can reward a minister or deprive him of all his rights at any time.

This is the way of imperial power.

But Jiang Lin’s way is at a higher level.

He is the sky, the earth, the mountains, and the water.

It was a rainy night with thunder and lightning and strong winds.

It is also a bright day with clear skies and bright sunshine.

This is Jiang Lin's unique way, but it only exists in the world of [Painting of the World].

Others can't learn it, and he can't teach it.

Gu An Ning said "oh" and looked at Jiang Lin, whose white jade-like body had reached his chest.

Suddenly I felt that this great grandfather began to look less like a blacksmith and instead had a bit of an immortal air.

There was an inexplicable sense of distance between them.

This made Gu An Ning unhappy. Although he became the emperor, he was still like when he first met Jiang Lin. All he thought about were the legendary stories told to him by his mother.

In Gu An Ning's heart, the world of Daqian was not conquered by his mother Ma Ningyan.

But it is this great-grandfather who is respected as the ancestor of blacksmiths!

Jiang Lin noticed that Gu An Ning was acting strange, turned around and asked, "What's wrong with you?"

Gu An Ning hesitated for a moment, then lowered his head slightly and replied, "I just feel that my great grandfather seems to be a little far away from me, as if he will disappear at any time."

Jiang Lin was stunned. He really planned to kill all the members of the Lu family and then leave the world of [A Picturesque World].

The reason, of course, is that I don't belong to this world.

But then again, does this world really not belong to us?
Everything here is real, not completely fake.

Only people and things that have no connection with him can stop the passage of time.

Possessing the most powerful "Tao" in this world, it would not be a problem to live here forever.

As for the outside world, no matter how much time passes here, it is only a moment.

In the world of "Picturesque World", there are even several times more than outside.

It’s like the world in the mirror. You think it is a mirror, but what does the self in the mirror think?
Jiang Lin subconsciously reached for the flying bird painting in his arms. He now found it increasingly difficult to distinguish between the real and the fake.

"Grandpa, will you leave suddenly again like you did before?" Gu An Ning asked.

This was not the first time he asked this question, he had asked it several years ago.

Jiang Lin looked at Gu An Ning. Many years ago, he could have said without hesitation that he would leave.

But at this moment, I can’t quite put it into words.

Seeing that he remained silent, Gu An Ning seemed to understand something.

He smiled bitterly and said, "If Grandfather really wants to leave one day, please remember to tell my mother in advance. After all, she is very kind to you..."

"If there comes a day, maybe you can tell me..."

Seeing that Gu An Ning's voice and head were getting lower and lower, Jiang Lin couldn't help but raise his hand and touch his head as he did before.

But Gu An Ning is the emperor now, and such actions are inappropriate.

Jiang Lin put his hand down again and said, "Maybe one day, we won't have to say goodbye again."

As long as he integrates the painting with reality, the fragments of history will also be real.

Or rather, it is real.

However, Jiang Lin does not have that ability now. His Tao can only be used to create worldly things such as gold.

There is still a huge gap between changing the world and integrating all the pictures of the world into one.

Gu An Ning looked up at him: "Really?"

"I'm trying my best." Jiang Lin said.

Gu An Ning showed a slight smile on his face, although he didn't quite understand what Jiang Lin meant by "no need to say goodbye".

But since my great grandfather said so, it’s a good thing.

"Grandpa, besides gold, can you conjure up anything else? For example, candied haws?"

"can."

"Where's the paper kite?"

"can."

"Then...where's my dad?"

“This won’t work for now.”

"Can I do it later?"

"Maybe."

"Great, let my dad kowtow to you then!"

In the setting sun, two figures walked side by side.

The sunlight stretched their shadows longer and longer, as if they could cover the entire vast earth.

Once upon a time, there was also an old figure, like this in the moonlight.

Now, Jiang Lin has become that figure.

Stop being protected and start protecting the people you cherish.

……

The next day.

A blind girl returns to visit her family after getting married.

She took the old beggar's surname and took the single character "En".

Chai En.

It sounds like an ordinary name, but it simply represents the grandfather and grandson's gratitude for the kindness they received in the past.

More than eight years have passed, and the sweet-mouthed and sensible little girl has grown into a beautiful lady. Jiang Lin and Gu An Ning were dragged to a chair by Old Man Chai, who insisted that Guo Qichen and Chai En, the young couple, kowtow to them.

I learned that Jiang Lin and Gu An Ning had saved Old Man Chai and Chai En.

Guo Qichen did not have the arrogance of a scholar. He pulled Chai En together and kowtowed three times.

In fact, he could see that both Jiang Lin and Gu An Ning came from extraordinary backgrounds.

Especially Jiang Lin, his tall and sturdy physique was somewhat similar to a big shot he had heard of.

But the world is so big that there are all kinds of strange things.

The status of that big shot was so high that even if he really became an official, he would not dare to look at him even for a second.

So I just guessed in my mind and didn't dare to confirm it.

"Be nice to this girl. We are half her family. If you bully her, you will be beaten." Gu An Ning warned.

Guo Qichen said respectfully, "I understand. My benefactor, don't worry. If you treat her badly, you don't need to do anything. I will crash into the wall and die."

"Brother Chen is very good to me, please don't scare him." Chai En said from the side.

Jiang Lin was a little stunned when he heard the name "Brother Chen".

After a while, he came back to his senses, handed Chai En a few bottles, and said, "There are some health-preserving pills in there. Eat some when you have nothing to do. Then you can give birth to a big fat boy."

Chai En blushed slightly as he accepted the bottle filled with elixirs. After bowing in return, he asked, "You two benefactors have come a long way and sent me so many things. I really don't know how to thank you."

"Just live your life well and don't worry too much." Jiang Lin said.

"Well, thank you for the reward."

Afterwards, Gu An Ning chatted with Guo Qichen for a few more words, mainly asking some academic questions.

Guo Qichen does have some skills. Although some of his answers seem a little immature, his insights are extraordinary.

Gu An Ning asked, "I heard that you are planning to pass the imperial examination? Are you sure?"

Guo Qichen hesitated for a moment and said, "I can't say I can get the top spot, but I should be able to pass the exam and gain fame."

"But we can't just have this little bit of ambition. To be the husband of this girl, he must at least take part in the palace examination, right?"

Guo Qichen was about to say something when he saw Gu An Ning waving her hand and saying, "That's it. When you take part in the palace examination, I'll give you a big gift."

His tone was filled with irresistible arrogance.

After all, he is the current Emperor.

Guo Qichen suddenly felt a huge pressure and could only bow and salute: "The junior will do his best!"

So, after staying here for a few more days, Jiang Lin and Gu An Ning returned.

Old Man Chai and his family sent them out of the city and watched the two of them disappear from their sight step by step.

After a long time, Guo Qichen asked curiously: "What are the identities of the two benefactors?"

"You are knowledgeable and experienced. Can't you guess who that tall and mighty benefactor is? There are not many people in Daqian who have such a physique." said Old Man Chai.

Guo Qichen was surprised: "Could it be that he is the legendary blacksmith master?"

"It should be. Back then in Lin'an Prefecture, there was only such a god-like existence." said Old Man Chai.

"Where's the other one?"

"Of course he is the grandson of Master Hong, but he should also be an official in the court." said Old Man Chai.

Guo Qichen nodded slightly, this was reasonable.

It would not be surprising for the grandson of the blacksmith master to be a sixth-rank blacksmith, no, even a fifth-rank blacksmith.

Fourth rank...I can accept it.

"No wonder you dared to say that you would give me a big gift after I take part in the palace examination. It turns out you have such status." Guo Qichen said.

Chai En smiled and said, "So Brother Chen must study hard and don't let down your benefactor's expectations."

"Of course." Guo Qichen's face was full of emotion.

Many people said that if Chai En married him, she would be like a phoenix rising from the tree.

But who could have known that he was the one who climbed the high branch.

The ancestor of blacksmiths, the first-rank duke of the current dynasty, how honorable.

I didn't expect that my wife would be associated with such a person.

As the saying goes, it is easier to be an official if you have connections in the court. With this connection, Guo Qichen couldn't help but show determination in his eyes.

He must take part in the palace examination!

This is the greatest opportunity in life. If you miss it, it will be difficult to get rid of it for the rest of your life.

……

After returning to Lin'an Prefecture, Gu An Ning naturally had to deal with government affairs.

As for Jiang Lin, he returned to the northwestern frontier.

The war is still going on, and he, the ancestor of blacksmiths, is an indispensable and important figure.

Every day there are a pile of damaged weapons that need to be replenished and repaired.

Fortunately, Jiang Lin's skills have been passed on, allowing many people to improve and now they can all stand on their own.

Otherwise, if he were to rely on himself, with so many precious weapons, spiritual weapons, elemental weapons, and holy weapons, he would be exhausted just by repairing them.

There was still no movement from the giant's bone powder in the furnace.

Jiang Lin was not in a hurry. Every day in his spare time, he would take out the flying bird painting and stare at the dead branch to gain careful insights.

It took nearly a year for Ma Ningyan to find good enough rare wood and fire.

When he brought it back, there was also a message from Gu An Ning sent by someone from Lin'an Prefecture.

"Guo Qichen's palace examination went well. This boy is smart and eloquent. He has been appointed as an eighth-rank county magistrate to hone his skills."

"That girl Chai En really gave birth to a big fat boy just as Grandfather said."

"That girl wants us to give her a name. I've picked a few, but I can't make up my mind. Please take a look and make the decision, Grandpa."

Jiang Lin took out another piece of paper with three names written on it.

"Guo Maoran? Acting rashly? Not auspicious."

"Guo Yixing, this is not bad."

"Guo Jiuxing, um..."

Jiang Lin was suddenly stunned and looked down at the paper in his hand.

The three words written by Gu An Ning himself appeared on the paper.

(End of this chapter)