The River of Forgettance Restaurant was the most renowned restaurant in the seat of Anxi Commandery. Nestled against the mountains and beside the water, it offered both panoramic views from lofty heights and vantage points to watch fish in the deep waters below. It served as a gathering place for the younger generation to exchange poetry and martial arts. Occasionally, seniors of the clan would often come here to listen to the rain, savor wine, and watch with a smile as the winds of change sweep through and the younger generation vies for supremacy.

Nine was the ultimate number. Thus, the River of Forgettance Restaurant had nine floors. Only those who had gathered to duel poetry and martial arts among the younger generation might ascend to the ninth floor, but not just anyone could reach it. Whether one must obtain the restaurant owner’s approval before they were allowed to ascend to the summit to discuss the Dao as well.

The clan elders often gathered on the eighth floor, and the rising stars of the younger generations congregated on the seventh floor.

One must also qualify to enter the seventh floor. Only seven individuals might serve as the floor’s honored guests. If a newcomer wished to join them, they simply needed to displace one of the existing seven.

Although Cui Tianlin was young, he was already a regular on the seventh floor. Ever since his Immortal Sword Dao Foundation had been restored to its rightful place, and he had forged one of the...