Chapter 184: The Question
Snow Cloud Sword had incredible strength. Yun Zhonghe couldn’t resist her and was forcefully drained of his spiritual energy.
Yun Zhonghe’s hands, which were clutching the bedsheet tightly, gradually turned limp before regaining their grip again with renewed vigor, as if they were flying towards the clouds. His fists clenched so tight that his toes curled up too.
Time passed, and when Snow Cloud Sword was done eating her meal, she slowly lifted her pure face, a droplet of golden liquid spiritual energy trailing from her lips.
Of course, she didn’t waste a bit. With her soft little tongue, she licked her lips clean.
“Thank you for the hospitality.”
She even respectfully clasped her hands together, showing her gratitude for Yun Zhonghe’s generous sharing.
Next, Snow Cloud Sword’s figure began flickering like an old TV, almost as if she were about to disappear.
“Hold on! Wait!”
Yun Zhonghe didn’t have time to catch his breath; he feared she would vanish forever and couldn’t find her again. So, with his depleted spirit, he jumped up and grabbed Snow Cloud Sword’s slender, fair arms.
“What’s wrong? Master? You look quite anxious. Is there something you’re unhappy with regarding Snow Cloud Sword?”
With those soft, plump lips against such a pure, cute face, it sounded like some naughty words. Yun Zhonghe felt quite stimulated.
“No, I’m very… relaxed… Oh no, that’s not it!”
Yun Zhonghe let slip his true feelings.
He had a whole list of questions he wanted to ask.
“Snow Cloud Sword, can you hold on for a bit more? Once I have these questions answered, I promise to provide you more spiritual energy. Is that okay?”
Yun Zhonghe used his human interaction skills, choosing just the right approach.
Sure enough, under Yun Zhonghe’s suggestion, Snow Cloud Sword’s sleepy eyes regained some spark.
“Okay, if you insist, I’ll perk up then.”
Yun Zhonghe thought to himself: Could my spiritual energy really be compared to snacks?
Even though Snow Cloud Sword was truly adorable, like she was raised on cream, he still felt a bit skeptical.
So Yun Zhonghe started pumping energy while sitting down and began his questioning.
“Firstly, I’m curious about your background. How did you wake up in my hands?”
Snow Cloud Sword tilted her head adorably, looking confused. “Master, do you have some strange obsession with used items? If someone else used me first, you’d be disappointed, right?”
Her serious expression was a stark contrast to her outlandish words.
Yun Zhonghe nearly choked.
No way, this sounds weird!
Before Yun Zhonghe could explain, Snow Cloud Sword placed her delicate hand on her chest with a smile. “But Master, don’t worry, Snow Cloud Sword is a pure child, a genuine young maiden, brand new and unopened. Feel free to use me without hesitation.”
“What? Where did you learn such naughty language?”
Without missing a beat, Snow Cloud Sword replied, “From your memories, of course.”
Yun Zhonghe blinked. “?!”
Come on, I am righteous Yun Zhonghe, no dirty talk here.
Snow Cloud Sword continued, “I learned from your past life memories, including the outfit I’m wearing now.”
Yun Zhonghe was taken aback. “So you can see my past life memories?”
Snow Cloud Sword nodded. “Yes, I feel your past self was more charming, hence why I picked this appearance.”
The mention of “past life” piqued Yun Zhonghe’s interest.
Back in high school, Yun Zhonghe wasn’t as dashing or prestigious as now, yet this cute sword spirit claimed to like the past Yun Zhonghe…?!
An inexplicable feeling washed over him, making him tingle with a comforting warmth.
Actually… While Snow Cloud Sword might sound a bit odd, she had great taste!
He scratched his nose awkwardly. “Why do you think my past self is more charming?”
Snow Cloud Sword replied matter-of-factly. “Because your past self had clearer nipples—”
She continued, unbothered by Yun Zhonghe’s shock.
Yun Zhonghe’s head buzzed.
What kind of reasoning was this?! Was someone playing tricks on him?
Snow Cloud, however, looked innocent. “That’s just our sword spirit’s taste. But yes, this current self is good too, although the past one was truly pure…”
Yun Zhonghe quickly intervened. “Alright, I get it. You have weird preferences. But Snow Cloud Sword, you seem quite mature for a sword spirit. Have you remembered your previous users?”
“Not sure what you mean,” Snow Cloud Sword responded. “I’m a fresh maiden. Never used before. Created, sealed away, only recently discovered. Other sword spirits share the same story. We’ve been buried for ages until we were found.”
It seemed like she was genuinely trying to recall. But her memories were fuzzy since she was always asleep back then. Nonetheless, her past was rather uneventful, buried with ample spiritual energy to grow big.
Cloud Zhonghe wondered: Was she perhaps created from some kind of spiritual vein?
It’s said some refiners bury their creations inside veins to nourish them. Could her creator be one of those skilled masters?
“Who released you?” asked Yun Zhonghe.
Snow Cloud Sword shook her head. “No clue. Probably looking for other swords. My sisters and I were just dumped and later found by passers-by. Eventually, I ended up in your hands.”
She emphasized unopened status, as if enticing Yun Zhonghe to try her out.
Using spiritual swords after resonance felt different from regular swordplay. The urge for spiritual energy grew intense.
Once the topic shifted to spiritual power, Snow Cloud Sword’s eyes gleamed like a hungry cat.
Yet, it just proved her natural instincts. They’re created to be used, it’s natural for them to want attention.
But Yun Zhonghe couldn’t handle Snow Cloud Sword’s fiery enthusiasm. She drained him day after day; his ample spiritual energy still wasn’t enough, forcing him to rely on medicines.
However, Snow Cloud Sword revealed she chose him because of his vast spiritual energy. Most cultivators couldn’t keep up, but Yun Zhonghe showed great potential from the start. Future prospects looked promising.
“You mentioned another reason. What is it?”
Snow Cloud Sword lowered her gaze, wrapping her icy but comforting hand around his.
“Another reason…” Her voice trailed off gently. “Master’s all-encompassing sword technique reminded me of the past. The person who created me likely used this technique once. That’s why I wanted to wake up and see.”
