Ten Directions Sword Master

"The earth has become filthy, turning into a ghostly realm. That demon has so many things to do. If he doesn't provoke me, he won't have time to deal with me. Otherwise, he wouldn't have needed to demonize that prince and bewitch the Misty Rain Pavilion to do his things... But Sword Saint, is he really still alive?"

Lu Li is not worried about a human-demon escaping from the imperial city tomorrow. Once it has sentience and can think normally, its behavior will be more logical, making it easier to guard against.

What is truly noteworthy is the name that Jia Buying, the copper coin sage, uttered before his death.

Sword Saint.

When Lu Li first arrived in the Great Kang World, he heard people mention him, but no one remembered his real name. Whenever he was mentioned, he was referred to as the Sword Saint.

He ventured into the martial world at a young age, alone with his sword, and never suffered a defeat.

It took him twenty years to establish his reputation as the greatest swordsman in the world.

He then spent another ten years challenging various innate martial arts masters, but none of them could withstand more than ten sword strikes.

Thus, the Sword Saint was recognized as the strongest swordsman of all time, without exception.

However, he has been out of the public eye for thirty years, and he is no longer included in the rankings of martial arts circles; otherwise, there would be no suspense.

Everyone says that the Sword Saint has passed away or gone beyond the realm to pursue a higher level of swordsmanship, but according to what Jia Buying said before his death, he is not only not dead, but is still serving the Misty Rain Pavilion.

"I am overjoyed and will surely come to find me... Yes, it is said that in the last ten years, no one dared to fight the Sword Saint. It was only after he heard of a strong person who had emerged somewhere that he took the initiative to go and challenge him after he had grown and transformed."

Lu Li made a reasonable guess, and was both amused and exasperated.

"I killed the Copper Coin Immortal unharmed. When the news gets back, even without the Misty Rain Pavilion's arrangements, the Sword Saint will gladly come."

"I casually mentioned using the Misty Rain Pavilion as a whetstone to hone my swordsmanship, and they actually arranged for me to face one stronger expert after another."

That being said, as a swordsman, Lu Li was extremely interested in this fellow traveler whose reputation was so legendary.

For a time, he even had the idea of ​​searching for the Sword Saint and challenging him to a duel.

To be invincible for an era, and to subdue all martial artists of the same era with overwhelming force, one must possess extraordinary abilities and not be confined by the outdated martial arts techniques of the Great Kang world.

"Using the newly acquired seclusion talisman will allow me to stay here for almost four more months... which means that as long as I don't leave prematurely, it's almost inevitable that I'll run into the Sword Saint."

Lu Li tightened his grip on the Sun-Covering Sword. His opponent's cultivation was slightly superior and his swordsmanship was extraordinary. Only such an opponent could excite him.

He casually dug a shallow pit and buried the Copper Coin Immortal. This old Taoist was quite poor; as a top expert in the world, he didn't even have a decent weapon.

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Jufenglou.

Da Kang cuisine emphasizes exquisite food preparation and meticulous cooking, and it has its own unique charm compared to real-world flavors.

The key is that several of the ingredients are definitely not available in Yuzhang County, and the freshness is so exquisite that it is unforgettable after tasting it.

Luo Pangzi loves good food and beautiful women. Lu Li was halfway there, raising his appetite to an extremely high standard.

This restaurant was once opened by a royal chef, and despite its high prices, it remains extremely popular.

Lu Li has a private room here, and the restaurant will notify him immediately whenever the designated ingredients are available.

Without using any force, they relied on the fact that the cost of each meal was equivalent to the annual expenses of an average family of five.

This small amount of gold and silver was merely a byproduct of his collection of martial arts manuals and divine weapons from the Great Kang world.

"This hundred-eyed fish looks ferocious, but its flesh is so tender that it will fall apart if you boil it in water. Only the chef of Jufenglou has the skill to make it well... As for the effect of eating more of it on improving eyesight, I have not found it."

Lu Li tasted each dish on the table, but there didn't seem to be any beasts like the Golden-Eyed White Python from the real world that could replenish internal energy.

Dragon liver and phoenix marrow are all just mythical legends.

Just as they were enjoying their meal, a noisy argument broke out outside the door, seemingly escalating into a physical fight.

This private room is located on the second floor corner. One side has a window with a view of the Jin Yong River in the Imperial City, while the other side offers a view of the various people in the lobby on the first floor.

The noise quickly subsided. A somewhat authoritative young voice reprimanded him a couple of times, and then several heavy objects were slammed to the ground, after which there was no more sound.

Lu Li ignored him and focused on enjoying his meal.

After a moment, there was a knock on the screen door, and a waiter from Jufenglou led in four young people, two men and two women.

"Master Bai, these young masters and ladies made a commotion in the corridor just now, so I've come to apologize to you."

The two men wore silk robes with crowns, and the two women wore plain palace dresses and light green ruqun dresses, all made of precious materials, and were adorned with flawless jade pendants and agate hairpins.

"I am Yang Yi, a disciple of Zhi Shou Guan. This is my sworn brother, Liu Ce, the heir of the Marquis of An Yuan."

The tall young man stepped forward and bowed, showing great courtesy, before introducing the people behind him.

"Deng Shimei is the eldest daughter of the Dragon Tiger General, while Yan Shimei comes from the Yan clan of Xue County. Her uncle is Yan Hanchuan, the Imperial Guard Commander of the Imperial City and a Martial Saint."

"Several scoundrels were harassing the singing girls earlier, and we couldn't stand it, so we taught them a lesson... We apologize for disturbing your meal."

Lu Li raised his head and glanced at the four people. Sure enough, they all had some background.

However, in the face of the decline of the Great Kang Dynasty, the titles of General of the Dragon and Tiger and Marquis of Anyuan were merely empty names with little real power.

He had paid attention to Yan Hanchuan, though. When Yan Hanchuan entered the Cold Palace last time, he had already figured out the Imperial City's Xiantian (a type of martial arts expert). This person should be considered the top expert in the Imperial Palace.

He possessed unparalleled martial arts skills, making him impervious to swords and spears, and his iron palm strikes were fierce and powerful. He was a core member who supported the current emperor.

There's also Zhi Shou Guan, which was originally Lu Li's second destination.

The first abbot of this Taoist temple assisted Emperor Taizu of the Kang Dynasty in pacifying the world. After establishing his rule, he was appointed as the national teacher. According to folklore, the immortal sent his attendant to the mortal world for training.

From then on, the abbots of Zhishou Temple all held the title of National Preceptor, a prestigious position.

It was originally speculated that if no clues about the Immortal Mirror could be found in the Imperial Mausoleum, there was a good chance that they could be found in the Zhi Shou Temple.

"It's alright, it won't affect anything."

Lu Li nodded slightly, lingering on Yang Yi's face for a few more moments.

Before leaving the Great Kang World, if you have time, you can go to the Zhi Shou Guan to see if there are any clues to gather the Immortal Mirror. At least you can get a mid-level seclusion talisman as a reward.

"You look unfamiliar; you seem to be from out of town. May I ask your name?"

Feeling displeased at being given the cold shoulder, Yang Yi didn't show it and continued to ask.

The reason we came to this private room was because Deng Wan said she had seen this person come to Jufenglou to dine alone several times, and he even ordered the most expensive ingredients.

It is also said that he has a mysterious aura and carries a sword with him, so he may be a master of martial arts.

Several young people, living comfortably and at the age when they yearned to ride horses across the land and uphold justice, developed the idea of ​​befriending each other.

"Those who live outside the secular world are not worth mentioning."

Lu Li frowned slightly, not understanding what the four young people meant. Could it be that some force had sent them to win him over? Their way of contacting him was too crude.

"Brother Yang is the next abbot of Zhishou Temple. Your attitude is far too arrogant, given your humble approach."

Liu Ce had thick eyebrows and big eyes, and was exceptionally handsome. When he spoke, his voice matched that of the person who had scolded him earlier.

The future prospects of the four are another matter, but at present he is the one with the most secure position and the most prestigious status, and the group implicitly takes him as its leader.