Chapter 45: The Phantom of the Lake

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There are countless principles in the world, but only the fist is the hardest truth.

Whether in his past life in modern society or after transversing to this era, Jiang Shouzhong had a deep understanding of this.

Alas, with mediocre aptitude and having missed the prime age for martial training, he had to give up the idea.

Now, hearing about the other party's swordsmanship, he couldn't help but ask curiously, "Brother, when did you start learning swordsmanship?"

Mr. Yan was not one to boast; he honestly replied,

"In my youth, I had no fondness for martial arts, and even with a renowned master's guidance, I never took it to heart. It was not until the age of twenty that I truly began my training. Unfortunately, my talents were lacking, and the swordsmanship I have learned has barely made some progress, hardly worthy of high praise."

Jiang Shouzhong was skeptical of the man's modesty.