Training in Martial Arts, Strength and Speed

Lu Lin froze, unsure what to say next.

He looked at the towering man, who was as tall as an iron pagoda.

Iron Hammer.

Ever since they had returned home—if this place could even be called home—

Iron Hammer had not said a word. His gaze stayed fixed on Lu Lin, never shifting for a moment.

At that moment, he seemed to notice Lu Lin's awkwardness.

Iron Hammer grinned.

Lu Lin would have rather he didn't.

As soon as he smiled, a mouthful of chilling white teeth showed, like a beast about to devour its prey.

"You want to learn martial arts?"

Lu Lin nodded.

"Fine. Get up tomorrow morning and train with me."

Iron Hammer spoke calmly.

"You're asking for it, Iron Hammer! You better not let my son learn martial arts, or I'll beat you to death, you bastard!"

The moment Gu Xiang heard Iron Hammer agree to Lu Lin's request, she flew into a rage.

But beside Iron Hammer, her plump figure was like a tiny bird nestled against him, not the least bit intimidating.

Iron Hammer glanced at Lu Lin, then turned and left.

Gu Xiang refused to let it go. She chased after him, cursing nonstop.

Lu Lin cautiously peered outside.

He saw Iron Hammer walk a short distance, then pull Gu Xiang into his arms. At once, her words seemed to freeze, as if someone had pressed pause.

"The boy's grown up. Just let him make his own decisions."

Iron Hammer spoke. Gu Xiang clearly wanted to argue, but after looking up at his fierce face, she fell silent, lost in thought.

And so Lu Lin spent the night in this place they called home.

Throughout it all, True Venerable Fire King gave Lu Lin no hints.

If Lu Lin hadn't known he was