Lady, let me explain.

Chapter 54 Turnaround
Lin Yi arrived at the gate and without waiting for the next day, he immediately handed in his visiting card. He then waited patiently, admiring the pavilions and terraces within the temple.

Perhaps because Dali was isolated in a remote corner, the emperors of the Duan family were very Buddhist. They would often abdicate and become monks in Tianlong Temple after only a few years in power.

Therefore, Tianlong Temple has a lofty status in Dali. The temple is grand in scale and exquisite in structure.

Less than half a minute later, Lin Yi heard footsteps. He looked up and saw a group of monks coming towards him.

"Master Lin, you have come to Tianlong Temple. I was sorry for not welcoming you. I beg for your forgiveness."

Lin Yi returned the greeting: "Greetings to Abbot Benyin."

The ancestors of the Duan family were originally martial artists from the Central Plains. Although they gained power and became emperors in Dali, they still adhered to the rules of the Central Plains martial arts.

The Huashan Sect is a famous martial arts sect in the Central Plains. Since the Sect Leader has come in person, Tianlong Temple dare not neglect him.

Moreover, in recent months, Lin Yilian has accomplished two great things: destroying the Ming Cult and saving the five major sects, and has made a name for himself in the martial arts world. It is also an honor for Tianlong Temple to have such a hero come to pay homage.

Abbot Benyin led Lin Yi all the way to the reception hall in the temple, and seated the host and guest separately. After they had some tea and chatted, he asked about the purpose of his visit.

Lin Yi bowed and said solemnly, "To be honest, Abbot, I came to your temple today because I have an unwelcome request. I would like to ask you to recommend Master Ku Rong of your temple to me. I will inform everyone later."

Ben Yin was shocked. Ku Rong was the most senior person in Tianlong Temple. He had been facing the wall for decades without seeing the world. Even the descendants of the Duan family might not know about it. How did Lin Yi know about it?
Lin Yi's words were sincere and his attitude was friendly, so Ben Yin certainly couldn't refuse.

Thinking of his status and position, he thought it was a major matter in the martial arts world, so he did not dare to neglect it. He went to inform him in person and only took Lin Yi with him after getting his approval.

Lin Yi paid attention to the terrain until he entered a simple pinewood house.

Lin Yi entered the house and saw four old monks sitting cross-legged in the wooden house. One of them was sitting with his back to the wall. He knew that this person was Ku Rong.

He sat on the futon without saying a word. Kurong asked directly, "Master Lin, what is the matter with you meeting me?"

Lin Yi had prepared a draft in his mind on the way.

"The Five Mountains Sword Sects were all founded on the sword. Although I am young, I have already learned the sword techniques of each of the Five Mountains Sects. I have also seen the sword techniques of the Wudang, Emei and other sects. By verifying and integrating them, I have achieved perfection in the way of swordsmanship."

"On the summit of Guangming Peak, outside Xiangyang City, I have defeated all the heroes in the world, yet never once have I been defeated..."

Lin Yi is a giant in the Central Plains martial arts world and a well-known hero of justice. Such a person certainly would not brag or lie.

Now, listening to his story, all the monks in Tianlong Temple listened attentively, and could only sigh that he was a young hero with a martial arts talent that was unparalleled in history.

"I think there are few sword masters in the world who can beat me. I know of only two: Master Zhang of the Wudang Sect and Senior Feng Qingyang of the Huashan Sect."

The monks nodded slowly, agreeing deeply.

Zhang Sanfeng is famous throughout the world, needless to say.

Feng Qingyang has been in seclusion for many years and is now little known in the world, but the monks are all old men in their sixties or seventies and they must be familiar with his name.

"One day, by chance, I met Senior Feng Qingyang on the Siguo Cliff of Jade Maiden Peak on Mount Hua. We discussed the world's swordsmanship. Grand Master Feng praised the Dugu Nine Swords he learned as the best sword in the world, and your temple's Six Meridians Divine Sword as the second best..."

The monks were proud of this, but they also wondered, "Feng Qingyang hasn't even seen the Six Meridians Divine Sword before, so how could he know it wasn't as good as his Dugu Nine Swords?"

Lin Yi continued, "That day, I fought with Master Feng. The Dugu Nine Swords were indeed worthy of their reputation. A single sword could have 360 ​​variations. It defeated all attacks with no moves, and it could break all martial arts in the world. It truly lived up to its reputation..."

The monks were all amazed and thoughtful when they heard this. Lin Yi added, "After this battle, I realized that although my swordsmanship is advanced, it has not yet reached its peak. That is why I came to your temple today, only to see the Six Meridians Divine Sword, the second best in the world."

Lin Yi's true intentions were revealed when he wanted to see the Six Meridians Divine Sword. All the monks were speechless, shocked, but also felt it was natural.

Ku Rong said calmly, "Feng Qingyang is a senior from the Huashan Sect. Why doesn't Sect Leader Lin learn the world's best sword from him?"

Lin Yi gave a bitter laugh: "Master, don't you know about the dispute between the Huashan Sect's sword and energy? The blood feud between the two sects is deep and cannot be resolved."

"My master had a stubborn disciple named Linghu Chong, who was expelled from the sect. He was chosen by Master Feng to be his successor."

These are all facts, just in a different order.

Lin Yi continued, "Of course I know that the Duan family has an ancestral rule that the Six Meridians Divine Sword is not to be passed on to outsiders. But back then, Wang Chongyang, in order to eliminate evil and promote good, used his Xiantian Gong to exchange for the One Yang Finger, which was also not to be passed on to outsiders."

"Since this precedent has been established, I will trade the Nine Yang Manual for the Six Meridians Divine Sword." "Compared to the Nine Yin Manual, this manual is not inferior at all. In terms of internal cultivation, it is even superior to the Nine Yin Manual."

"The Nine Yang Kung practiced by Shaolin, Wudang, and Emei sects all originated from the Nine Yang Manual, which is only a small part of it."

"I have also heard that there is an alien enemy, the Tibetan Great Wheel King, who covets the Six Meridians Divine Sword. I am willing to lead the way for your temple and repel this great enemy."

Although Jiuyang is precious, Lin Yi doesn't feel sorry for it.

This sutra is very unique. If one is determined to cultivate superior internal skills, the progress will often be slow. Only people with excellent character can achieve great success.

Moreover, after achieving great success, there is also the risk of loss of confidence.

It is almost impossible to cultivate to the perfect state of Lin Yi...

The monks looked at each other for a while, all of them were very excited, even Master Kurong fell silent.

Lin Yi's arguments were not only well-reasoned but also full of sincerity. As he said, the value of the Nine Yang Manual was even greater than that of the Six Meridians Divine Sword.

Ben Yin said, "Uncle Master, Sect Leader Lin has come from afar and is sincere in his wishes. How should we respond? Please advise."

His words showed his intention of persuading Ku Rong.

The other three old monks also spoke.

Kurong was silent for a moment, then slowly said, "Master Lin's sincerity is unacceptable, but the Six Meridians Divine Sword is a secret of the Duan family...Master Lin, you must have traveled a long way, and I hope our temple will host a banquet to welcome you."

This was a rejection, and Lin Yi was helpless and sighed in his heart.

He had already figured out how to exchange for the Six Meridians Divine Sword and had even polished his words.

First, he used the Dugu Nine Swords to suppress the Six Meridians Divine Sword, causing the monks to feel dissatisfied and start a dispute of pride.

Then there was the precedent of Yideng exchanging for Yiyang Finger, and then using the precious Nine Yang in exchange, promising to deal with Jiumozhi.

It can be said that one thing leads to another, even the people in the original group were moved and started to persuade them.

But Ku Rong is an old stubborn man who refuses to be moved no matter how eloquent you are, leaving you with nothing to do.

It’s late tonight, so of course we’ll stay overnight at Tianlong Temple.

Ben Yin personally sent Lin Yi to the guest room, had a vegetarian meal with him, and they stayed silent all night.

On the second day, Lin Yi slept until the hour of Si and wanted to bid farewell to Ben Yin and go down the mountain.

Unexpectedly, Ben Yin was already waiting outside the door: "Master Lin, Master Ku Rong wants to see you."

Lin Yi was stunned. Could there be a turning point in the situation?
However, given the tempers of these monks, since they refused last night, they will not regret it today. I guess something must have happened.

Lin Yi followed Ben Yin back into the wooden house.

There were only three people waiting in the room, but they were not the old monks who were meditating last night.

Ku Rong still sat with his back facing the wall.

There were two other people beside him, one of them was also an old monk, with kind eyes and a ruddy complexion. Although he looked old, he was in good spirits.
The other one was not a monk, but a middle-aged man with a square face, thick eyebrows and big eyes. He had a majestic appearance and was dressed luxuriously. His expression was full of wealth and honor.

Lin Yi sat down and the two men introduced themselves first.

"My name is Yideng..."

"Dali Duan family, Duan Zhengming..."

Lin Yi was surprised. It turned out to be Master Yideng and the current emperor of Dali Kingdom, Emperor Baoding!

When these two people get together, something big must be happening...

(End of this chapter)