Qiushui Pavilion.
In the room.
Ying Bing’s slender legs were pressed together as she sat on the Cold Marrow Jade Bed, but the bed’s coldness seemed ineffective, failing to calm her heart.
The scene from before was like a brand imprinted in her mind, impossible to shake off.
She wasn’t some naive fool who could be easily fooled.
She naturally knew what she had inadvertently seen.
“I can’t think about it anymore… I mustn’t think about it…”
“I didn’t see anything.”
Ying Bing took out a money jar and started counting the silver pieces and copper coins inside.
These were the things she had taken with her when leaving the hotpot restaurant.
Her eyes, misty with a hint of moisture, focused intently on the money as she counted.
“Ten taels three mace seven fen… thirteen taels five mace five fen… eleven taels…”
Why did the amount seem to decrease as she counted!?
So, Ice Chunk started over from the beginning.
The clinking sounds lasted for a while before gradually becoming rhythmic.
Only after calming down did Ying Bing check the system.
[Congratulations, Host, you have completed the corresponding punishment and rewards are being distributed.]
[Reward One: Xuan Niao Rainbow Robe.]
[Xuan Niao Rainbow Robe]: “Every thousand years, Xuan Niao sheds its feathers, and only one robe can be made from these feathers. It is invulnerable to fire and water, and difficult to injure with weapons. It also carries a trace of Xuan Niao’s aura, exuding grandeur and nobility.”
This garment, which appears like a cloak at first glance, looks black at a distance but shines with lustrous colors upon closer inspection. The five-colored black material is stunning.
Gently stroking the cool feather robe, Ying Bing came back to her senses.
[Reward Two: Divine Thunder Heart Sword Scripture (First Form, Second Form, Third Form)]
[Divine Thunder Heart Sword Scripture (Fragment)]: “Fragment of the Divine Thunder Sword Technique. The sword heart is my heart, and my heart is the heart of heaven! A hundred intentions of divine thunder, yet my intention is singular!”
A Divine-grade sword technique!
Although Ying Bing had used sword techniques only as auxiliary methods since then, she once possessed the Divine Thunder Sword Technique. However, it required the use of the nine-colored Xuanhuang Heavenly Soul to be effective, and now she could only use one form, ‘Sword of No Self.’
This scripture was indeed beneficial.
“Even if it’s just the first three forms, they will suffice for now.”
Ying Bing’s thoughts stirred.
Immediately, a sword mark emerged from the void and imprinted itself on her forehead.
Understanding rose from within.
The arcane and difficult sword technique posed no barrier to Phoenix Sky Empress’s accumulation.
“If the first three forms succeed, one can achieve a clear sword heart.”
Ying Bing muttered to herself.
Thus, the journey to Hengyun Sword City would become much easier.
Originally, she had been determined to succeed in this endeavor.
Right.
Jiang Chulong.
This young princess of the Yu Dynasty had not suffered too much hardship, and her injuries had healed well.
Should she have reached the Internal Breathing Realm?
The Internal Breathing Realm might not be impressive at the Martial Arts Summit, but this time, the summit was being held at the largest sword sect in Yunzhou.
It would be worth competing there.
I wonder if she has any plans to go to Yunzhou.
“There’s also him…”
Ying Bing suddenly realized.
Unconsciously, Li Mo’s sword path had already reached a level where he could shine brightly in Hengyun Sword City!
Unfortunately, he was merely astonishingly talented.
He lacked the aptitude and innate qualities related to swords.
Truly a pity.
However, his greatest strength did not seem to lie in the sword path…
As the name of the young man floated in her mind, Ying Bing’s heart stirred again.
Shaking her head, she looked at the final reward.
[Reward Three: A Mustard Seed Object, which can take any shape according to the host’s wishes.]
Mustard Seed Objects were rare in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
She truly had none, making every trip inconvenient.
Customizable shapes were quite convenient.
“What did the last Mustard Seed Object I used look like?”
Ying Bing was about to dispel her thoughts and recall the past when—
[System is creating a Mustard Seed Object based on your thoughts.]
Ying Bing: “?”
She hadn’t even started thinking about it.
Can the system understand what it means to have distracting thoughts?
*Click*
A big-headed doll landed on the bed.
The doll was only half the size of a palm, dressed in white robes, holding a sword in his left hand and a hammer in his right, lifelike and exquisite.
His head was a bit large, making him rather cute.
No mistake.
It was a Q-version of Li Mo.
Holding the big-headed doll, Ying Bing’s expression was complex.
[System is here to clarify how to use this Mustard Seed Object.]
[Please rest assured, our products are top-notch. Quality is guaranteed, and using them is extremely convenient!]
[Simply twist off the head of the big-headed doll to open the Mustard Seed space.]
—
Elsewhere.
Li Mo was soaking in a hot spring, rubbing the back of his head, sighing deeply.
Why does Ice Chunk always act a bit strange at the end of the month?
Hmm.
Little Li thought rationally, and an idea flashed through his mind.
Could it be… because of her period?
Just like how he sometimes couldn’t control himself, even martial artists cannot avoid certain physical reactions.
For example, Chen Bo and Kui Shui.
So, that’s why Ice Chunk didn’t want him to see her just now?
“This world doesn’t have eight-dimensional space leak-proof technology or anything…”
“And then, her emotional fluctuations make sense.”
“That’s why her face looks so strange!”
Little Li felt he had discovered the truth!
He wondered if the artisans of Shenbing Peak could create something similar with special materials…
Finding the reason, Li Mo’s mood relaxed.
Relieved, he looked up at the moon, which was about to leave the sky, and suddenly remembered something.
It was almost time for Little Princess Jiang’s lesson.
And he hadn’t prepared yet!
He originally wanted to discuss something with Ice Chunk, but got distracted and forgot everything!
“What should I do…”
Li Mo couldn’t allow the all-powerful Celestial Lord teacher to fail.
Right.
He seemed to have promised Chulong to meet her.
Thinking of this, Li Mo took out the Jade Sword Peach Branch from the system space and sank his consciousness.
—
Sunlight, beach, large villa.
This time, Li Mo didn’t use the crystal gauze.
Soon, a disturbance came.
Jiang Chulong appeared, carrying a tree branch, with a small backpack on her back, her body somewhat dirty.
Seeing Li Mo, she immediately tensed up.
“Li Li Li… Brother Li, why are you… here?”
She wanted to get closer but felt dirty and was too surprised.
So she stood there dumbfounded.
Her little head seemed to freeze.
“I dreamed of a high master while sleeping.”
“He said you wanted to see me, so I came here waiting for you.”
Li Mo smiled and walked forward, taking off her backpack and rubbing her head.
Listening to the gentle voice, feeling the warmth on her head.
Jiang Chulong couldn’t help but smile secretly:
“That… is, Chulong’s… teacher.”
“A complete stranger, I must say, he really seems mysterious, powerful, and extraordinary.”
“It’s really good that Brother Li came.”
Jiang Chulong visibly happy.
“I promised you back then.”
Li Mo reached into his sleeve.
“When you reach the Internal Breathing Realm, I’ll give you a gift.”
“Gift… gift?”
Jiang Chulong stood there, stunned.
At the palace, she was a plague god, a ghost.
Eunuchs and maids avoided her, pretending not to see her, and her brothers and sisters ignored her.
She had never received a gift.
“Do you like it?”
A beautiful and delicate peach branch was placed in front of her.
Li Mo actually thought this Jade Sword Peach Branch didn’t quite suit Little Princess Jiang’s status.
After all, it was just a famous weapon.
But it was convenient; if he didn’t show off, it would look pretty and wouldn’t cause trouble.
Huh?
Li Mo found it strange.
Jiang Chulong was staring blankly at the peach branch.
A cloth strip fell.
*Pata—*
A few drops of tears fell, splashing onto his hand.
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PS: Please correct any typos after reading, and kindly notify me.
