My incredible luck and the girl I picked up

The two of them hadn't changed in appearance over the past ten years, so Leng Yihan recognized them immediately.

"Do we know each other?" Ruoyi asked doubtfully after seeing this.

Ten years have passed in Leng Yihan's world, but fifty years have actually passed here.

Moreover, Leng Yihan's temperament and appearance have changed quite a bit compared to her original appearance of extreme cold, so Ruoyi didn't recognize her.

"You... are that little guy?" the old man asked after frowning for a long time. After he finished speaking, he felt more and more that it was him.

The little guy who sent him a maid.

He's clearly a boy, but his identity has been changed to that of a girl.

But it seems the problem has been resolved now? No wonder I didn't recognize him at first glance...

"Yes, senior. Let me introduce myself again. My name is Leng Yihan. I am truly flattered that you recognized me at first glance," Leng Yihan said with a smile.

“Interesting… Your strength is much greater than it was back then.” The old man put down his teacup, stood up, and walked towards Leng Yihan.

He couldn't even see through the little guy's strength anymore...

"It is a bit too strong... I apologize for bothering you uninvited this time..."

"Just state your purpose directly," the old man interrupted Leng Yihan's politeness.

"I want to fight you! This time I'm going to beat you to a pulp!" Leng Yihan said immediately.

Although she didn't say it, Leng Yihan still felt particularly annoyed about the fact that her attack had been easily blocked by the other party.

However, his current strength is worlds apart from what it was back then, so he naturally wants to take revenge.

Besides that, the most important thing is... this time, he wants to see just how destructive the old man's power is again.

"Oh? Because of that time when the fight was so close?"

"No, I just want to fight you." - Leng Yihan

Old man: ……

Hmph... Naive old man. You should know that Yi Han is a proud and arrogant person. How could she possibly admit that she is fighting you because she was unhappy that her sword was blocked back then?

"Since you're so determined to fight me... then bring it on!" After saying that, the old man waved his hand, and the two of them disappeared from the beautiful manor and appeared in another part of the border battlefield.

"Hey?! What's going on with you guys?!" Ruoyi cried out helplessly, but unfortunately, no one would answer her question...

Back on the other side, upon meeting Leng Yihan, the swords and sabers reappeared. However, the old man knew that this time Leng Yihan would not merely have a superficial understanding of sword intent, as she had done a few years ago.

Indeed, Leng Yihan now not only has his own insights into the dual intent of sword and saber, but also the marks of the saber and sword in his dantian have further enhanced his strength in this area.

The old man quietly raised his hand, but this did not escape Leng Yihan's notice. However, he was not worried and remained calmly standing in his original position.

The old man flicked his hand, and a burst of destructive energy shot out instantly. It was very small in size, but very fast, and contained extremely pure destructive energy.

Leng Yihan raised her hand and waved it, and an ice shield appeared between the destructive energy. The destructive energy collided with the ice shield and exploded, after which the ice shield disappeared into the air.

This was just an ordinary ice shield. Leng Yihan estimated that if she infused it with a bit of divinity, the destructive force might not be able to break through the ice shield.

In other words... although the technology is ingenious, the user has not reached the pinnacle level.

But... why can't I see through his cultivation level?

While Leng Yihan was deep in thought, the old man remained calm. The opponent's strength had improved considerably. If she couldn't even withstand this appetizer, then there was no point in talking about fighting him.

Only in this way can the duel have meaning.

However... if the direction, energy, and speed of the attack increase, can you block it?

The old man no longer concealed himself, raised his hand, and waved it out in succession, sending out dozens of destructive energies.

Leng Yihan noticed it immediately, which was a good opportunity to verify his idea.

The ice shield reappeared in mid-air, but this time Leng Yihan was hiding inside it.

360° all-around ice shield!

"Naive! If we break your ice shield like this, you'll have nowhere to escape!" the old man shouted, already ready to rescue Leng Yihan.

For no other reason than that he was willing to help Leng Yihan because she had the courage to fight him.

but……

"Is that so?" After the old man's destructive energy landed on Leng Yihan's ice shield, the energy that erupted hit the ice shield and even caused considerable cracks in it.

But! It didn't crack!

The ice shield was covered in cracks, and the aura within it was leaking out.

"What?!" The old man's expression changed drastically as he sensed the divine aura emanating from the ice shield.

He's a top-tier expert! Only ten years have passed... and he's already reached this level...

"I surrender!"

"Huh?! That's so spineless!" Leng Yihan's eyes widened.

"Hmph... What do you know! If it weren't for my old wounds not yet healed, why wouldn't I dare to fight you!"

"Anyway, you're not going to fight me now, right?"

“That’s right!” the old man said firmly.

"..." Leng Yihan helplessly put away the ice shield. Since the other party did not want to fight, there was nothing he could do.

"Ha! Take this from me!"

"What?! Another sneak attack!"

A sword formed from condensed destructive energy flew out and slashed towards Leng Yihan.

Leng Yihan's expression changed slightly. She raised her hand, and destructive energy surged from her fingertips, forming a katana. She then engaged the sword in battle.

"boom!"

"What?! How do you know this?!" This time, the old man's face showed genuine shock; he hadn't expected it at all.

"Hmph... Didn't expect that, did you! Take this!" Leng Yihan sneered, raised her hand, and a sharp sword flew out.

"Aaaaaah! Impossible!!!" the old man shouted, then with a wave of his hand, the two disappeared from the scene and returned to the manor.

"..."

Holy crap! They used a spatial teleportation technique on me and I couldn't even resist!

"Hmph... It seems that although your strength has increased, your understanding of the laws is still lacking... No wonder you came to me, you want me to teach you, right?" The old man smiled sinisterly, having seen through one of Leng Yihan's purposes.

Yes, it is one of them.

"What...what happened?" Ruoyi asked, her face full of confusion as she saw the two suddenly leave and then suddenly return.

However, she then looked at Leng Yihan with concern—after all, logically speaking, the gap between Leng Yihan and the old man was so large fifty years ago, even if they were closer now, it couldn't be that much closer...

"It's alright, little girl. This guy's progress is much greater than you imagine," the old man said. "So... since you want to ask this old man for advice, are you prepared to pay me?"

"This is for self-defense. Unless it's a top-tier expert at the peak level, I guarantee no one can kill you instantly." Leng Yihan took out a protective talisman from her storage ring and handed it to the old man.

"Hmm? Let this old man take a look."

"Take a look, is it alright..." Leng Yihan complained, handing the amulet in her hand to the old man.

The old man took it, examined it carefully, and then put it away with satisfaction.

"That's not enough."

"Have some shame... You took my payment and you still complain..." Leng Yihan retorted, "But... you might as well tell me about your injury, maybe I can help you fix it."

"Is that really true?!" The old man's eyes lit up after hearing Leng Yihan's words.

His injuries had troubled him for many years. Even though they had improved somewhat, if they were not healed, he would never be able to return to his peak. The medicinal herbs that could cure his injuries were extremely difficult to find, and several of them required a certain level of strength to obtain.

"It depends on your injury."

"Okay, deal!"

434 About the battle between Ruoyi Ming and the Demon King during the training!

The deal between Leng Yihan and the old man was thus established.

In exchange for the old man's guidance, Leng Yihan offered a protective talisman that could withstand attacks from a top-tier expert for a short time and the old man's potential healing abilities.

"So, old man, how did you get your injury?" In the living room of the manor house, Leng Yihan asked as she took a sip of the tea she had prepared for him.

"That's a long story... In short, do you know the Way of Heaven?"

"I know, what's wrong?" Leng Yihan asked.

"Haha... I once fought him, and this injury was left after our duel." The old man smiled bitterly: "He is too strong. He is strong because he knows a cultivation system that we don't know. More importantly, this system complements the eighteen levels he created. When combined, the combat power he exerts is terrifying."

“Is it the ninth rank?” Leng Yihan said.

As expected... if I'm not mistaken...

The eighteen-tier system was created by the Heavenly Dao to make the ninth rank even stronger, but how exactly to strengthen the ninth rank... is still a mystery.

“Yes, that’s it. I didn’t expect you to know about it…” The old man nodded: “This system… is a legendary system, a system that should have been forgotten by everyone, but it hasn’t.”

“There are always some people who are wary of the transformation that makes people forget about this time. So, some people continue to inherit the nine ranks, and one of them is the Heavenly Dao.” The old man said, “Everyone knows that the eighteen ranks were created by the Heavenly Dao, but how do they know that the Heavenly Dao is so strong? It’s not just the eighteen ranks. Rather, the eighteen ranks are just a path of strengthening, while the nine ranks are the real reason why the Heavenly Dao is so powerful.”

“I understand…” Leng Yihan nodded.

Cultivating only the eighteenth level... is definitely not as good as the ninth level... because the ninth level...

"I've also heard a legend... that the Ninth Rank, like magic, was extremely powerful in ancient times, but something happened later, and many people forgot about it... Of course, I can't even confirm the truth of this legend. I found it in some ruins, but I don't know the specifics," the old man said.

"I specialize in magic. Back when I first learned about the eighteen-tier system... I was hailed as a genius and possessed unique destructive energy, so I was extremely arrogant. I looked down on this easy-to-cultivate system, thinking, 'How strong can such a system be?' So at that time, I challenged the once invincible Heavenly Dao." The old man spoke, revealing a painful expression as he recalled the past.

"It was that battle that made me aware of the existence of the Ninth Rank. The Heavenly Dao did not kill me, but only severely injured me. Although I barely survived, my cultivation level regressed significantly. In the end, I could only hide in this incomprehensible little world... watching the daily squabbles of those boring humans," the old man said.

"Your injury...do you have any thoughts on it?"

"idea?"

"Hmm, do you have any plans to heal the injury?" Leng Yihan asked.

“That’s natural, but I can’t do it myself… And even if you come, it will be very difficult, and I don’t know when it will take. But it’s fine this way, I don’t mind waiting. As long as you are willing to help me find it, I will definitely be able to recover one day in the future. You have great potential,” the old man said.

"What is it?"