The martial arts summit has concluded, and a new generation of sword talents has emerged.
In the bustling Yunzhou City, it’s more alive than ever before.
For a moment, discussions are rampant among the martial world, and even Elder Zeng, the Five Elements Swordmaster, commented that this summit left an indelible mark on Hengyun Sword City and the entire martial arts community.
But outside, all the commotion was outshone by a quieter scene.
In a quaint little courtyard, the days continued peacefully.
Brother Li, like an octopus in the kitchen, had a pot in each hand.
His Dantian sword pellet spun merrily, skillfully controlling the sharp energy as he wielded his spatula to stir-fry.
“Alchemy and cooking have their similarities.”
“Does that mean I’m a hidden genius in alchemy?”
Li Mo decided it was time to head back to the mountain and give Elder Xue a try.
Elder Xue should welcome him.
Jiang Chulong, tied up in an apron, busied herself with chores nearby, occasionally stealing glances at Brother Li’s profile.
“Chulong, why didn’t you go to Baohuan Tower?”
Baohuan Tower is the most luxurious tavern in Yunzhou, its whole building probably worth quadrillions in Li’s coin.
After the summit, there’d definitely be a grand feast, gathering heroes from all over.
Of course, it was also a chance for Yunzhou folks to witness the prowess of the summit’s top contenders.
Mainly to appreciate the sword talents.
“Huh?”
Jiang Chulong opened her mouth, stunned.
Elder Zeng actually advised her to go and even said Baohuan Tower was lively and fun.
Little Princess Jiang initially hoped there might be trash to pick up.
But when she heard Brother Li wasn’t going, it suddenly felt pointless.
Was it that she wasn’t used to such lively places?
Li Mo smiled and popped a piece of chicken into her small mouth.
“Maybe it’s because my cooking is better than that of Baohuan Tower.”
“Mm-mm!”
…..
In the distance, the clouds were painted in resplendent rose red as the last large sun gradually sank, exhaling its final breath and sending a cool breeze for the sweltering summer day.
The evening breeze gently blew.
Hearing footsteps from behind, Ying Bing turned around while lost in thought.
Simple, yet worth a thousand pieces of gold, a four-dish soup was laid on the table.
Homely food.
The two were chatting.
He still had that warm demeanor, but his tone was rather amusing.
Jiang Chulong rested her chin in her hand, swinging her feet and listening intently.
Totally unbothered that just moments ago he was a young hero shocking the world at Hengyun Sword City, now here he was, ordinary and relaxed.
It was as if you could casually open the door of a normal family and see this scene.
Her deep frown seemed to dissipate unconsciously.
Some truths, she actually already knew.
Human existence was not complete; how could one discuss immortality?
She should maintain a calm heart towards everything in the world.
Noticing a wrinkle in Li Mo’s collar, she reached out and gently smoothed it.
“??”
Li Mo was momentarily stunned.
Did Ice Chunk just fluff his collar?
That felt a bit off…..
The Phoenix Sky Empress was always icy and aloof, untouchable.
After keeping eye contact for too long, one might feel she regarded you as an ant…..
Was it because Ice Chunk couldn’t stand anything that annoys her? Yeah, that must be it!
Baffled, Li Mo returned to Little Jiang and said:
“We could build a swing in the yard.”
“A swing?”
“Yeah, once you give it a push, you can fly super high.”
“Wow… that sounds so fun… Brother Li… you’re amazing….”
“Can I sit on it too?”
Just as they were talking, a voice like jade chimed in from beside them.
Little Princess Jiang tilted her head in confusion.
Little Li leaned slightly back.
He turned to see those cold yet curious eyes.
“Ice Chunk?”
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Li Mo tentatively called out.
That Horizontal Cloud Sword Mark couldn’t have any side effects, right?
He really couldn’t picture Ice Chunk sitting on a swing, laughing like some kind of postcard moment.
Too unusual.
Way too unusual.
Unusually enough to make Li Mo feel a bit anxious.
His chopsticks accidentally knocked a vegetable into the soup, splashing a few spots of oil on his clothes.
The more he thought about it, the more something felt off…..
“Yeah, of course.”
“Mm, your clothes are dirty.”
Ying Bing noticed the stains.
Li Mo removed his outer shirt and set it aside.
“Uh… then I’ll just…”
“I’ll help you wash it.”
Before the shirt even touched the chair, a delicate hand reached out to catch it.
She gently stood up and walked toward the well.
Watching her roll up her sleeves and scrub the clothes, Li Mo’s mouth hung open for a while.
Washing clothes?
Not only did Ice Chunk fix his collar, but she was also going to sit on a swing and now help wash his clothes?
Why was he starting to break out in a cold sweat?
Little Li thought long and hard but couldn’t make sense of it.
He leaned in and whispered:
“Chulong, is your Ice Sister okay?”
“Mm… I don’t… I don’t know any medicine… probably fine… not sick, right?”
“Then what could it be?”
“Because……”
Jiang Chulong bit her lip, a plethora of question marks dancing on her head.
She figured not only did she not understand, but she might also be experiencing a CPU crash.
Suddenly, a tearing sound caught her attention, and Little Jiang instinctively looked over, almost crying out.
The shirt… the shirt was ruined?!
Li Mo: “…..”
As expected, Ice Chunk wasn’t cut out for these chores; she was clearly the innate household black hole.
“Shirt… shirt….”
“Chulong, that’s not the one you made for me.”
“Oh, oh…..”
Little Jiang felt a bit less heartbroken.
Since the shirt was torn, Brother Li wouldn’t wear a torn shirt, so she could pick it up.
Coming back to her senses, Jiang Chulong nervously voiced:
“Ice Sister… seems like your consciousness soul has been growing… faster than usual?”
“Mm?”
Li Mo was momentarily baffled.
Not far away, the girl was washing clothes under the moonlight; if you ignored that her shirt was already in tatters, everything else looked rather serene and beautiful.
So beautiful, like a dream. It truly made Li Mo feel like he might still be asleep.
In the blink of an eye, he was putting together theories.
Ice Chunk, not only was she unusually caring for others, but could it be that doing chores while observing Taiyin was helping strengthen her consciousness soul?
What on earth was going on here?!
Little Li suddenly felt swordsmanship seemed quite simple.
At least, simpler than the thoughts of the Phoenix Sky Empress Ice Chunk.
Before long.
Ying Bing strolled back holding the clothes, gave them a good shake, mimicking what she’d seen before, and hung them on a clothesline.
“Finished washing.”
“Um…..”
Looking at the now nearly unrecognizable rag, he took a deep breath:
“Thank you.”
“No need, it’s only right.”
Ying Bing walked toward her room and turned her head back:
“Remember to come find me tonight.”
“Huh?”
“Dual cultivation.”
“Eh?!!”
