Chapter 123: The Golden Years

The wheel of time, when unimpeded by the frantic struggles of survival, spins with a terrifying speed. In the cultivation world, a decade is merely a brief pause for breath between minor breakthroughs. But in the mortal dust of Qingshui Town, a decade was an entire era—a profound tapestry woven with the vibrant threads of ordinary, but beautiful moments.

A smooth, golden ten years passed over the Azure Swallow School.

Thanks to Lin Yuan's unyielding martial foundation and Lin Fan's brilliant mind, the dojo had grown into a highly respected and deeply rooted institution, becoming a pillar not only of the local community but of the entire nation.

Lin Yuan was now sixty years old.

The fierce martial artist who had once choked out Lei Meng in the market and drawn a bloody line in the dirt against the Black Tiger Gang had slowly, gracefully mellowed into the twilight of his life.