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A Painting on the Wall – Part II.
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In a room provided for the law bureau and the family protectors of the empire, Guo Jiang was seen standing while Mr. Zhao Long sat at his desk.

There were not too many decorations and ornaments that made the large room look impressive, but there were many portraits of figures who seemed to be the best representatives of the law bureau throughout history.

Guo Jiang observed the ancient painting depicting a swordsman performing sword techniques on a high cliff filled with willow and peach trees.

The face of the man in the painting looked majestic, as if the world was bowing to him. As he looked closer, Guo Jiang found a slight resemblance to the face of the great man in the painting. His face seemed similar to that of his mentor, the Gray Refiner.

"You seem to be interested in that painting, young man," said Zhao Long.

"Do you know who that young man is, or at least have you heard the story about him?" asked Mr. Zhao Long.

Guo Jiang had promised his mentor, the Gray Robe Refiner, long a
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