**Chapter 153: All-Encompassing**
Xiao Yang, Xiao Yue, and Luo Qing had just returned home when Song Ziwei also showed up at the door.
It seemed everyone had a date set to bid farewell on the same day.
Song Ziwei was heading back to the Tianjian Sect, and before she left, she gifted Yun Zhonghe with a stash of precious refining metals.
As sword cultivators, they all understood the importance of a good sword, and these refining metals were top-notch materials for enhancing magical items—worth a small fortune!
“Once you have a suitable sword, we must spar sometime. I really want to see Yun’s sword skills,” she said with a smile.
“Of course! I’ll be sure to provide a worthy challenge!” Yun Zhonghe chuckled back.
“Well then, until we meet again!” Song Ziwei waved goodbye.
Watching friends leave one after another left Yun Zhonghe feeling a mix of emotions.
His teammates from the Qingzhu Town mission had all dispersed, each heading their own way, and he wondered when they might see each other again.
And now, he too would embark on a new journey.
However, Yun Zhonghe believed that as long as he kept moving forward, they would surely reunite one day.
Just as he thought no one would come knocking again, someone indeed showed up.
Yun Zhonghe calculated in his head: his teammates had all said their goodbyes—who else could it be?
Opening the door, he was greeted by a stunning figure dressed in red.
Qin Hongye!
After a few days apart, Yun Zhonghe thought she had already returned to the Xuantian Sect. It was said that Master Qin had returned the same day that Yun Zhonghe and his friends completed the trial in the Myriad Path Divine Tower, so he assumed Qin Hongye had followed suit.
But here she was, still in Cangzhou City.
Having not seen her for a few days, Qin Hongye seemed even more graceful, and for some reason, she wore a look that hinted at some sort of… passionate feelings?
Today, she was still draped in Yun Zhonghe’s robe, matching his style—almost like they were wearing couple outfits.
With her hair casually styled in a bun, she still couldn’t hide her stunning face and poised demeanor.
One had to admit, Qin Hongye was indeed a beautiful lady. Even though she, like Yun Zhonghe, seemed to be more of a side character, her looks could definitely place her among the main leads.
Yun Zhonghe had always thought he could play matchmaker between her and Mu Jixue.
But for some reason, their relationship had suddenly turned icy.
Thinking this way, Yun Zhonghe’s eyes lit up.
Perhaps today would be a great opportunity to ease the tension between Qin Hongye and Mu Jixue.
At this moment, it was up to him, the good brother, to play the role of peacemaker!
He invited Qin Hongye to the main hall.
“Yun Gongzi, I’m sorry for not being able to witness your tower challenge earlier… I had some matters to attend to,” Qin Hongye began, her tone somewhat timid. Yun Zhonghe noticed she seemed to be averting her gaze, showing signs of guilt.
Her fidgety little fingers occasionally played with her hair, making her appear restless.
Her flushed cheeks radiated an extra layer of charm. Yun Zhonghe was curious—had Qin Hongye always been this alluring?
“You’re overthinking it, Miss Qin. Your own matters are more important, and it’s already an honor for me that you could visit,” he waved it off, giving her an easy out.
He wanted to be her good friend; how could he let her feel awkward?
Upon hearing this, Qin Hongye smiled brightly, relieved.
Looks like he doesn’t hold a grudge against me.
Inside, she felt quite anxious. She regretted being overly impulsive those days and missing out on witnessing Yun Zhonghe at his best.
She deeply regretted it, even finding it hard to forgive herself, dreading that Yun Zhonghe might misunderstand her feelings or think she didn’t care.
But the truth was the exact opposite; she was immensely concerned about him, which had led to this misunderstanding.
To remedy it, she even set a rule for herself: she could only indulge in “excitement” three times a day.
**[Yun Gongzi is really so gentle; he’s just too good.]**
As she looked at the charming and warm Yun Zhonghe, her heart felt like a pot of honey melting inside.
**[I just want to monopolize him, to tackle him to the ground right now and be totally chaotic with him.]**
Qin Hongye’s eyes gleamed, and even drool threatened to escape the corner of her mouth.
**[Want to, want to, want to, want to, want to…]**
“Miss Qin?”
Yun Zhonghe suddenly felt a chill run down his back; her gaze seemed a bit off, almost sparkling with heart-shaped glimmers? Was it just his imagination?
“By the way,” Qin Hongye suddenly broke out of her daydream state and pulled out a manual from her spatial ring. “I noticed you were quite interested in sword techniques, so I specifically selected this sword manual for you. I hope you like it!”
With that, she gently handed the sword manual to Yun Zhonghe.
He quickly replied, “No need to be so formal; we’re friends, plus—”
But before he could finish, he caught sight of the manual’s flashy four characters and stopped dead in his tracks.
**”All-Encompassing!”**
Wait, wait, wait…!
The All-Encompassing Sword Technique?!
Isn’t this the Xuantian Sect’s renowned sword technique, the one only authorized by the sect master?!
No way!
The All-Encompassing Sword Technique has no fixed rank!
No fixed rank doesn’t mean it’s a poor technique unworthy of ranking; rather, it can adapt to the wielder’s intent, capable of shifting between human-tier and heavenly-tier. Its versatility means that no fixed patterns exist, leading to different results for each practitioner—hence the name, All-Encompassing.
Simultaneously, this was the sword technique Yun Zhonghe craved the most! Its adaptable moves could seamlessly integrate with any technique from the “Nine Swords of Asking Heaven”!
It was the most suited divine technique for him!
Yun Zhonghe had intended to refuse, but upon seeing the name of the sword technique, his eyes were glued to the manual, like a mesmerized kitten spotting the biggest fish bowl, and he could barely suppress his excitement.
This is… beyond cool!
Noticing his astonished expression, Qin Hongye internally pumped her fist.
For sure, my secret investigation into what Yun Zhonghe liked paid off! Aligning with his interests was bound to captivate him!
And as soon as Yun Zhonghe accepted this manual, he’d find it difficult to refuse her next request!
Qin Hongye had a trump card hidden up her sleeve.
Gasp… Gasp… Gasp…
Qin Hongye felt her heart race. Her movements turned shy as her fidgety hands became even more flustered. She bit her lip: “Yun Gongzi, aren’t you supposed to report back to Xuantian Sect soon? Coincidentally, I’m heading back too. Why don’t we travel together on my spirit boat? It’s rather spacious.”
And with that, Qin Hongye extended her invitation!
