Martial Arts Master: The Lin Family Sword God, who swept through the Five Mountains and Four Sects

In those days, Su Qin united the six states, wore the seals of prime minister of all six states, and forced the powerful Qin to abolish its imperial title and restrain its power; Zhang Yi broke the deadlock with the strategy of horizontal alliance, debated with the feudal lords, and helped Qin to expand its territory; Pang Juan took up his sword and marched east, and the Wei Wu soldiers trampled the Central Plains, becoming unparalleled for a time; Sun Bin planned and executed the siege of Wei to rescue Zhao, ambushed and killed Pang Juan at Maling, and wrote "Sun Bin's Art of War", which has been passed down through the ages.

That is the true way of the world – the power of one man is greater than that of a thousand armies; his anger can shake the world, and his peace can bring tranquility to the four seas.

And what about these two "geniuses"?

Gai Nie, the number one swordsman of Qin, has a resounding reputation, but in reality he is nothing more than a sharp blade kept by the system, unable to touch the power or the core.

Wei Zhuang, the Lord of Quicksand, sounds like an organization, but to put it bluntly, he's the head of an assassin group, doing all sorts of shady killings.

His martial arts skills might be passable, but when it comes to strategy, formations, rhetoric, and adaptability... he's utterly hopeless. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that he's the worst successor in the history of the School of Diplomacy.

……

"What do you want me to prove?" Lin Tian leaned against the table, looking at Wei Zhuang with a playful expression.

That contempt was written so clearly on his face, how could Wei Zhuang not see it?

His voice suddenly turned as cold as iron: "No need. The conditions you offered are meaningless to me."

"Oh……"

Lin Tian shook his head and sighed softly, his tone tinged with pity: "It's understandable for young people to be hot-tempered, but being too arrogant can easily burn you up. After all these years of teaching you, has Guiguzi only taught you how to put on airs and act pretentiously?"

"you--!"

Wei Zhuang's pupils contracted, his killing intent surged, and his aura churned like a black tide.

But the next moment, he froze on the spot, his eyes filled with horror.

Lin Tian across from her narrowed his eyes—

boom!

An invisible sword aura burst forth from his eyes, so sharp it tore through the air! Innate Body-Breaking Invisible Sword Aura, the Realm of Eye Sword!

Two flashes of sword light disappeared in an instant.

One sword severed Wei Zhuang's black and gold hairband, causing his long hair to fall loose; the other gently sliced ​​the skin of his throat, from which beads of blood slowly seeped. The two sword energies hovered before his chest, like sharp blades pressed against his throat, lingering for a long time.

"This... is impossible!" Wei Zhuang's face was ashen, and his voice was trembling.

"Nothing is impossible." Lin Tian's tone was as calm as if he were discussing the weather. "Killing you is easier than crushing an ant."

As soon as he finished speaking, the sword intent dissipated, as if the scene just now was just an illusion.

He stopped looking at the stunned Wei Zhuang and turned to Zi Nu, a slight smile playing on his lips: "So? Miss Zi Nu, can we discuss our deal now?"

"What if I refuse?" Zi Nu asked in a low voice.

Lin Tian smiled and said, "I think Miss Zi Nu won't refuse. Because if you refuse, I'll be unhappy. And when I'm unhappy, neither Wei Zhuang nor Han Fei... will probably see the sunrise tomorrow."

"Wait—Brother Lin, what does this have to do with me?" Han Fei looked bewildered and almost jumped up.

It really wasn't me, bro!

"Sigh..." Zi Nu sighed softly, her expression somber. "Young Master has already put it this way, what else can I say? It's just that Nong Yu has a hard life. I hope you will treat her well in the future. If you have time, it would be good to take her back to Zi Lan Xuan for a visit."

"Sister..." Nongyu's eyes reddened, and she was on the verge of tears.

"Oh my, are you making it sound like a final farewell?" Lin Tian blinked, looking bewildered. "When did I say I was taking Nongyu with me?"

Zi Nu and Nong Yu were both stunned, their expressions freezing on the spot.

"What exactly did you mean by the so-called transaction that you just mentioned?" Zi Nu frowned.

"It's very simple," Lin Tian said calmly. "From now on, she is not allowed to participate in any actions. Women should not be involved in power struggles. This is a man's battlefield. Men win women by conquering the world, and women influence the world by conquering men—that's the rule. Those who break the rules will only end up in a miserable defeat."

His tone was gentle, yet it carried an undeniable power. In particular, his almost ancient respect for women made Zi Nu's heart tremble, and her gaze became increasingly complex.

After a moment of silence, she suddenly spoke: "Young master... do you have any interest in this world?"

She had made up her mind: if Lin Tian answered "yes," she would bet everything on him to be the ultimate winner.

Lin Tian chuckled lightly, his eyes flashing slightly: "My sword is enough to conquer the entire world."

As for imperial ambitions? He never bothered with them.

Otherwise, back in the world of The Return of the Condor Heroes, how could he have abandoned his position as the Crown Prince of the Song Dynasty and followed Xiaolongnu to live in seclusion in the Ancient Tomb, detached from worldly affairs?

Zi Nu's eyes flickered slightly, then she concealed her emotions, a gentle smile playing on her lips: "Young master, do you still intend to stay at my Purple Orchid Pavilion in the future?"

"Of course!" Lin Tian laughed loudly. "If I don't stay here, where else can I go? I just deposited three thousand gold coins into your account. How can I not spend them all? Besides—" He glanced sideways at Han Fei, "This guy still owes me a huge debt. If I run away, wouldn't that be exactly what he wants, allowing him to default on his debt with a clear conscience?"

Han Fei immediately looked indignant and resentful: "Brother Lin, you were just saying you were going to kill me, and now you're eyeing my wallet?"

"Did I say that?" Lin Tian raised an eyebrow, his face full of innocence.

Looking at his obviously feigned ignorance, Han Fei felt a surge of anger that he couldn't vent. He silently picked up his wine glass, hoping to calm his temper with a sip of strong liquor.

Just then, Lin Tian added leisurely, "Don't worry, you haven't paid off your debts yet, so I won't kill you for now."

"Pfft—" Han Fei spat out a mouthful of wine.

He coughed twice, then quickly stood up and said with an awkward smile, "It's getting late, Brother Lin, I'll take my leave now. Zifang, let's go."

After Han Fei and Zhang Liang left.

Wei Zhuang's expression softened slightly. He gave Lin Tian a deep look, then turned and disappeared into the night.

Inside the room, only Lin Tian, ​​Zi Nu, and Nong Yu remained.

Nongyu parted her lips slightly, her voice like shattered jade whispering: "Young master, what I did today... was truly wrong. My sister's kindness to me is as heavy as a mountain; even if I were to be shattered to pieces, I would gladly accept it and have no regrets."

"I believe you," Lin Tian said calmly. "I have no doubt about your loyalty."

"But why, young master..." Nongyu frowned slightly, puzzled.

Lin Tian smiled slightly: "Although you are willing, deep down you don't want to live this kind of life, right? That's not contradictory. Just like me, I say I want to be a lazy bum and live a life of ease, but I can't escape any of the responsibilities I have to bear. Nongyu, whether you hate me or resent me or not—from now on, go and pursue the life you want to pursue. Your life shouldn't be confined to this small space."

Watching Lin Tian's departing figure, Zi Nu sighed softly, her gaze falling on Nong Yu beside her, a hint of envy flashing in her eyes. If only she could have met someone like him back then…

Shaking off those unrealistic thoughts, she whispered, "Nongyu, if you've fallen for him, don't let go. He... is different from other men."

"Sister..." Nongyu said softly, then her expression darkened. "But I feel guilty, I can never repay your kindness."

"I have already repaid them," Zi Nu said softly.