A villa stood on the outskirts, amid beautiful mountains and clear waters, with scarcely anyone around. It was a fine place to cultivate.
Lin Shuguang was brought into the villa and saw guards stationed both inside and out. He had to admit that its owner had spared no expense.
He was then led into a training ground. In the distance, a figure was practicing swordsmanship. His sword whistled, the sounds of combat rolling through the air.
"Brother Xu-" the young man who had brought Lin Shuguang called respectfully.
The young man practicing swordsmanship sheathed his sword at the sound, its lingering echoes fading like trailing thunder.
Then he turned around.
He had swordlike brows, bright eyes, and a gaze as sharp as lightning. He was probably someone accustomed to giving orders.
Yet he was not as overbearing as expected. He merely glanced casually over Lin Shuguang before smiling.
"You're even younger than I imagined. If it weren't for what happened to Zhou Ye, I probably never would have imagined someone your age could defeat an expert trained by the Guardian Institute."
Lin Shuguang regarded him just as casually, glancing at the weapon rack before him. These were all real blades and spears, and their materials looked exceptional. They must have cost a fair amount.
By then, the young man who had led him there had withdrawn, leaving only Lin Shuguang and Xu Hu in the training ground.
Xu Hu said casually, "I invited you here simply to stand up for Zhou Ye. I know what he's like. A beating will do him good, teach him a lesson. I certainly don't want to make an enemy of someone with your potential for no reason..."
Lin Shuguang watched him with interest. This man was certainly straightforward and made no attempt to hide