What do you mean by "the game editor has also traveled through time"?

Four people sat down at an eight-immortal table.

It's clear that Officer Lin really loves his daughter dearly; no wonder he says he doesn't like letting strangers into his home.

However, You Niang's cooking skills were indeed excellent; the dishes were delicious and visually appealing.

"Was Sanlang so engrossed in practicing his sword just now?" Song Wen asked with a smile.

Xu Shimo felt embarrassed, as he had kept everyone in the room waiting for him. "I've gained some insights," he said.

"That's normal," Lin Chatou nodded, picking up a piece of garlic sprouts stir-fried with cured pork. "When I was young and just started practicing martial arts, I was the same way. Back then, I was arrogant and thought I would be the best in the world. In the end, I wasted decades and couldn't even enter the Dao."

Finally, he glanced at Xu Shimo, chewed the food in his mouth, swallowed it, and added:

"Of course, having ambition is a good thing. Who knows, you might be that one-in-a-hundred genius, the future number one in the world?"

"So you're already the best in the world right off the bat? Lin Cha Tou's words of comfort are really grandiose."

But I must say, he's really good at judging people!

A sentence suddenly flashed through Xu Shimo's mind: "From the moment I held a knife in my hand as a young man..." But that was too grand a statement; it would be more meaningful to say it when he had achieved success. He nodded, "Yes, thank you for your encouragement, Officer."

Lin Cha Tou: "I wouldn't call it encouragement, but there's something I need to remind you. The title of Dao Ancestor is useful, but don't use it recklessly. If you make too big a statement, you won't be able to handle it. Be careful, or the Chongxu Temple will be the first to come after you."

He also found it strange; where did Xu Shimo learn this trick of putting on hats?

It's almost as smooth as when a county magistrate convicts a criminal.

Upon hearing this, Xu Shimo realized that Lin Chatou and Song Wen had arrived long ago and had seen everything.

He raised his hand somewhat awkwardly and touched his nose with his index finger.

Lin Cha Tou's words rang out again, giving him a boost of confidence.

"Don't worry about the Five Poisons Gang. They're just two ungrateful bastards. Besides, they started the trouble first. With your strength, you can handle them completely. They won't bother you. And you still have me."

"..."

After the meal, Xu Shimo volunteered to wash the dishes.

Lin Cha Tou sat there imposingly, picking his teeth, without saying a word.

Lin Zhiyou was the one who insisted on washing the dishes, but she couldn't resist Xu Shimo's insistence, so she washed the dishes with him.

The cool water flowed over Lin Zhiyou's hand. Although there were several clearly visible scratches and burns on her fair and jade-like hand, her knuckles were distinct, like the roots of a scallion.

Lin Zhiyou was startled and covered her left hand with her right, but then the scar on her right hand was exposed.

"Are my hands... ugly?"

Xu Shimo then continued washing the dishes, shaking her head: "No, it's very pretty, like plum blossoms."

"Um?"

"I'm talking about the scar on your hand."

Lin Zhiyou's eyelashes curved upwards, melting as the snow was washed away by the water.

"This is something I made when I was learning to cook. It's true that I have an eye condition from birth, but back then I just couldn't see clearly. I only went completely blind after a serious illness when I was five years old."

"At that time, I didn't understand why my father insisted on making me learn to cook when I had become blind. After my mother passed away, my father stopped caring for me. But one night, when the magnolia blossoms fell, my father sat alone in the yard all night. That's when I realized that my father had grown old."

"He was afraid that one day he would grow old and I, a blind man, would not be able to survive in this world."

As she spoke, Lin Zhiyou turned her head, the snow reflecting off her lips and making them shine. She whispered, "Father even tried to arrange a marriage for me, but he only liked me because I'm blind. He rejected the ones who liked me. Father is so stubborn!"

Listening, Xu Shimo couldn't help but think of her two older sisters' marriages in the real world. After a long silence, she finally spoke:

"Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them."

"Parents who love their children plan far ahead for them..." Lin Zhiyou pondered for a moment, then nodded emphatically, "I'll remember these words."

"By the way, don't take what my dad said during dinner to heart. That's just how he is—he's always so sour and loves to put people down, and he's always talking about geniuses and being the best in the world. Actually—"

"When he was young, he was fooled by someone who said he was an unparalleled genius and would definitely become the best in the world. He was fooled into buying a palm technique book. The money was even scraped together by my mother for him—don't tell anyone."

These words were spoken very softly, and although Lin Zhiyou was blind, she still accurately located Xu Shimo's position.

They spoke very close, and a few strands of messy hair blew across Xu Shimo's face in the cold wind, carrying a certain fragrance.

Xu Shimo nodded: "Mm."

So that's what Officer Lin's past was like... But why do I feel a chill down my back?

"Xu Shimo, come here for a second!"

hiss!

Xu Shimo was startled and almost dropped the ceramic bowl in her hand. Fortunately, she caught it quickly and placed it steadily.

Oh no, I got caught eavesdropping on embarrassing stories.

"Okay, sure," he replied.

"..."

In the small courtyard.

Lin, the constable, brought over a wooden knife and a wooden stick, stood upright as a mountain, and spoke:

"You've already seen the Dingfeng Blade Technique. The most important thing is stability, which is very difficult for one person to master. Come, let me spar with you."

After saying that, he threw the wooden sword over.

"Come on, cut me."

Xu Shimo gripped the wooden sword and said, "Excuse me." Then, with lightning speed, he unleashed a cleaver strike.

However, Lin Chatou reacted even faster, pulling out his wooden stick and, carrying the torrent, quickly pressed down with overwhelming force.

The clubs clashed, bang!

His arm was flung away, and Xu Shimo lowered his sword. The immense force made his tiger's mouth numb, and he felt as if the person opposite him was a wild bull. He couldn't help but wonder what level of skill Lin Cha Tou was at.

"Um?"

Lin Cha Tou was also puzzled.

Although Xu Shimo was clearly weaker in strength, he was still able to keep the knife from falling from his hand despite being suppressed and struck by my strength.

Not only did it not slip from his grasp, but he held on extremely firmly.

His judgment was probably correct; he should have never practiced swordsmanship before. Could it be…? Lin Chatou pondered for a moment, then decided not to pick up the staff anymore and said, “Show me a set of swordsmanship techniques.”

Xu Shimo held the knife up and spread his legs.

stab-

He slashed out with one stroke, then changed his momentum to a slicing motion.

The entire process was smooth and efficient, with virtually no unnecessary movements, and the lower body was as solid as a rock, with both feet firmly planted.

He didn't seem like someone who was a beginner in swordsmanship at all.

Lin Chatou suddenly flicked his stick, and the knife and stick clashed. Xu Shimo swung his arm in a half-circle, and then quickly slashed horizontally.

The two exchanged blows for several rounds.

Lin Chatou maintained a slightly higher level of strength than Xu Shimo, using his whipping technique to generate tremendous shock, but Xu Shimo was always able to neutralize it and launch another attack.

"That's fine."

Lin Cha nodded and then pointed out: "Don't be too eager to attack. Just now, your steps were too far forward. At first glance, your lower body seemed stable, but in fact, you had already revealed a weakness to your opponent. Moreover, your subsequent attack was not clean enough. Stand further back and open up your body. As a beginner in Dingfeng Blade, the most important thing is to be steady."

"And here, if the strength of the waist is not enough, the strength of the arms is important, the lower body is also important, but the strength of the waist and back is even more important. You have to twist your whole body into one rope."

"..."

"Let's continue."

After giving his instructions, Lin Chatou turned around and began to stroke his chin, lost in thought.

"Old Song, come in with me for a moment!"