Wandering among the heavens, learning has no end.

She wanted to get back together with Li Xiangyi, but it wasn't really about rekindling their old romance.

She felt mostly guilty and wanted to apologize to Li Xiangyi.

In reality, she hadn't done anything to wrong Li Xiangyi.

It's just that everything is too coincidental, everything is destined.

Li Xiangyi's defeat had nothing to do with her; it was entirely due to the poison in the green tea.

That farewell letter did indeed break Li Xiangyi's heart. However, Li Xiangyi only saw the farewell letter after the Battle of the East Sea had ended and he had witnessed the disbandment of the Si Gu Sect.

At that time, Li Xiangyi truly felt as if his entire world had collapsed.

With all his relatives and friends gone, what need was there for Li Xiangyi to live?

This is one of the reasons why he was determined to become Li Lianhua.

……

"I am honored to witness the return of the Young Master Sword to the world with you all."

Xiao Zijin stepped forward and said.

The next moment, the people from Baichuan Academy took down the red cloth from a platform in the middle of the courtyard, revealing the Junior Master Sword.

At the top of the young master's sword, there was a ball woven from red silk.

The scene was abuzz with excitement as a group of people saw the Young Master Sword and were filled with curiosity.

"Look, look! It's really the Young Master's Sword! You really don't know, but my master used this sword to fight against his self-created Xiangyi Tai Sword and amazed the martial arts world."

I heard that my master tied a red ribbon over ten feet long to the hilt of his sword to make Miss Qiao smile, and then practiced a set of Thirty-Six Drunken Swords on the roof of Jiangshan Xiao in Yangzhou, which caused a sensation!

You've all learned a lot today.

Fang became increasingly agitated as he spoke.

Li Lianhua felt increasingly uncomfortable.

I found myself unconsciously reminiscing about the past.

This is like stabbing Li Lianhua in the heart with every stroke of the knife.

After Fang Duobing finished speaking, he suddenly noticed Ji Yuan and asked in confusion, "Hmm? Where is Brother Xiaoyao? And who are you?"

"I am Ji Yuan from the Ji family of Jinling."

Ji Yuan clasped his hands in a fist salute.

"The Ji family of Jinling!? The Ji family of Jinling wasn't wiped out... Oh, sorry..."

Fang Duobing exclaimed in shock, about to say that his entire family had been wiped out, but it seemed inappropriate to say it in front of others, so he quickly took back his words.

Ji Yuan smiled and said, "My father and mother did indeed meet with misfortune when I was young, but I was fortunate enough to survive."

“I see. Brother Ji, my name is Fang Duobing, and these are Li Lianhua and Zhao Ling’er.”

Fang Duobing immediately smiled and began to introduce Ji Yuan.

After saying that, Fang Duobing muttered to himself, "I wonder where Li Xiaoyao ran off to..."

Li Lianhua looked at Fang Duobing with a slightly speechless expression.

How did he ever agree to take this guy as his apprentice?

This kid's brain is sometimes sharp and sometimes not.

Even if you didn't notice Ji Yuan's change of expression, didn't you notice that his clothes were exactly the same as Li Xiaoyao's?

"If you all wish to have some fun, you may come up on stage and have a contest. If no one falls off the stage within one incense stick's time and manages to pick the silk flower, you may personally try out the Young Master's Sword."

Xiao Zijin continued, looking around at the people around her.

Upon hearing this, the surrounding crowd became even more enthusiastic.

Many people want to try out the sword of Li Xiangyi, the best swordsman in the world.

Soon, the people from Baichuan Academy lit an incense stick.

It has to be me!

A group of people immediately rushed toward the silk flowers.

Fang Duobing was no exception.

Ji Yuan looked at Li Lianhua: "Senior brother, aren't you going to go?"

"Although we need to take back the swords from the Sword Appreciation Tournament, there's no need to do it now. Let's wait until the tournament is over before we go and retrieve the swords."

But if you're interested now, I won't stop you.

Li Lianhua thought for a moment and then said.

"Then I'll join in the fun."

As Ji Yuan spoke, he took the bamboo stick and went straight up.

Li Lianhua was stunned for a moment, "You're really going to do it?"

Ji Yuan stepped onto the stage, his bamboo stick moving swiftly like a blur, quickly striking down the people around him, including Fang Duobing.

The group of people were quickly driven back by the bamboo sticks, only feeling a sharp pain where they were hit.

Fang Duobing stared blankly at Ji Yuan, who was displaying his extraordinary abilities.

Then, somewhat bewildered, he looked at Li Lianhua and said, "Why does his bamboo stick look so familiar?"

Why does he look so much like Brother Xiaoyao?

As Fang Duobing spoke, he looked at Su Xiaoyong again.

However, Su Xiaoyong had just changed back to her original appearance.

Ji Yuan changed back to his original appearance, and she naturally followed suit.

"Where has Miss Zhao gone? You are... no, no..."

Fang Duobing finally realized that something was wrong.

How come this unfamiliar girl is dressed exactly like Miss Zhao, and even carries the same sword?

And then there's Ji Yuan, who's carrying the same bamboo stick as Li Xiaoyao, and upon closer inspection, his clothes are the same too.

"You finally figured it out?"

Li Lianhua shook her head helplessly.

It seems they were moved by Fang Duobing's intelligence.

"How...how did they change their appearance?"

Fang Duobing asked, bewildered.

"I can tell you, but remember to keep it a secret."

Li Lianhua said softly.

Fang Duobing nodded immediately.

"The Man of a Thousand Faces"

Li Lianhua gave a hint.

Fang Duobing immediately thought of something. Ten years ago, the Thousand-Faced Gentleman had a considerable reputation in the martial arts world.

However, the Thousand-Faced Gentleman has been gone for ten years.

Combined with the fact that the Ji family had encountered trouble ten years ago, he immediately realized that the famous Thousand-Faced Gentleman in the martial arts world was a member of the Ji family.

Li Lianhua told Fang Duobing directly because even if he didn't say it, Fang Duobing would figure it out if he thought about it carefully.

After all, being able to change one's appearance so easily, he could easily imagine countless different faces.

"Zhao... So, what is your name?"

Fang Duobing looked at Su Xiaoyong and asked tentatively.

In a way, Fang Duobing was also somewhat pitiful. None of the three friends he made when he first entered the martial arts world used their original appearance and real names to befriend him.

"Su Xiaoyong from the Su family of Jinling."

Su Xiaoyong smiled, clasped her hands in a fist and fist salute, and reintroduced herself.

"Among the ten thousand members of the Su family of Jinling, is Su Wencai the one?"

"My grandfather."

"You two have quite a background."

Fang Duobing nodded.

He had just been wondering if Ji Yuan was also an alias.

However, there is no doubt now. The Ji family and the Su family of Jinling have both introduced themselves, so they should no longer use false names.

Especially the Su family of Jinling. Although he hadn't learned about them, he could find out if Su Wencai's granddaughter was named Su Xiaoyong with just a little inquiry.

"You kept this from me for so long. I considered you friends, but I only found out your real names today... By the way, are your current appearances your real faces?"

I've heard that the Thousand-Faced Gentleman has a face with a thousand appearances, and even some people who know his true identity aren't sure if they've ever actually seen his real face.

Fang Duobing asked curiously.

"Don't worry, this is the real thing."

Li Lianhua spoke first.

"Li Lianhua, you weren't pretending to be someone else, were you?"

Fang Duobing seemed to realize something and glanced at Li Lianhua.

"What nonsense! The Thousand Faces and Myriad Manifestations is a family secret technique of the Ji family. Miss Su was able to learn it because she and her future husband are married. Where would I learn this?"

Li Lianhua said without changing her expression, "Xiao Zijin, that girl and Yun Biqiu, are neither good people."