Volume One, Chapter Five: The Sword Transmission Technique

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In the Spirit Pool Hall, Ye Qinghan was changing clothes in a separate room when she suddenly noticed quite a few new dresses. Were these prepared by her master for her? Ye Qinghan wasn’t in a rush to try them on; she decided to follow her master’s advice and soak first.

She wondered if it was truly as wonderful as her master claimed...

But when she stood by the pool, Ye Qinghan was completely unsettled.

This pool didn’t contain ordinary water—it was filled with spiritual liquid...

No wonder the entire Spirit Pool Hall was saturated with such dense spiritual energy!

In other sects, this spiritual liquid would only be awarded in small vials for outstanding contributions to the sect.

But under her master’s care, it was clearly not meant for drinking...

As the offspring of the Fox King, Ye Qinghan thought she had seen much of the world, but here, she felt like a rustic fox from the countryside.

Bathing in spiritual liquid—she didn’t even know how to begin to imagine such a dream...

No wonder her master said it could purge impurities from the body. At the time, she was curious how a simple bath could be so miraculous.

Now, Ye Qinghan believed it. She even wanted to stay immersed here to cultivate.

Gently dipping her long legs, longer than Su Cheng’s life, into the pool, she tested the temperature—it was just right.

Then Ye Qinghan sank into the pool and couldn’t help but let out a fox-like cry: “Ah~ so good~”

She could feel her body enveloped by the spiritual liquid, impurities peeling away from her skin, as if both body and soul were being purified.

Ye Qinghan thought that even true immortals probably wouldn’t enjoy such treatment!

For some reason, perhaps because it was too comfortable, she fell asleep shortly after.

In the afternoon...

“Qinghan? Qinghan? Are you inside?” Su Cheng gently knocked on the door, waking Ye Qinghan from her nap.

[She’s been soaking all day, why hasn’t Qinghan come out yet?]

[But I can’t just go in, what if my master thinks I’m a beast?]

[But what if something happens to Qinghan if I don’t check?]

[Ah, what should I do!]

Ye Qinghan listened blankly before realizing the situation.

“Ah! Master, Qinghan is fine!” she said with a mischievous smile. Her master didn’t expect her to be so timid—daring enough to alter a predestined fate, yet too shy to peek inside?

“Good, I was worried when I saw you soaking all day without coming out, afraid something might have happened...”

After changing into a new dress, Ye Qinghan ran to the main hall to see her master.

At the entrance, she noticed a wooden dummy under a tree in the courtyard...

Su Cheng saw Ye Qinghan enter smiling, clearly noticing her new dress and assuming she was happy because of it.

But in truth, Ye Qinghan was pleased because she had grown several times stronger! Her eyes curved with joy, her mood excellent.

[These dresses nearly emptied my little treasury, but thankfully Qinghan seems to like them.]

Ye Qinghan had been curious for a while—was her master really short on money?

They bathed in spiritual liquid, yet still needed money? Selling some of that liquid should be worth a fortune!

“How is your cultivation progressing?”

“The sword technique you taught is truly profound. This disciple is dull-witted and can only do her best to comprehend it.”

“Don’t rush; take one step at a time. These days, I made a dummy for you to practice and challenge.”

“Uh... Master means the one under the tree?”

Ye Qinghan looked embarrassed, scratching her fox ears and fidgeting.

“That’s right. This dummy has the strength of a Golden Core stage cultivator, with both offense and defense. I made it especially for you.”

“But for your safety, I’ll make some adjustments later. You can treat it as your opponent without worrying about injury.”

Only then did Ye Qinghan realize it was for training...

She immediately knelt down, but then made a mistake again...

“Master, I think I broke it...”

“Ah?”

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“Just now, I came out of the Spirit Pool Hall and saw that dummy. It looked pretty sturdy, so I...”

Su Cheng followed Ye Qinghan to the courtyard, but the dummy under the tree was completely gone—reduced to fragments...

“Uh...” Su Cheng looked at the broken pieces of the dummy, which he had exchanged for 400 system points, then glanced at the pitiful expression on Ye Qinghan’s face. He was speechless for a long time.

He had planned to scale down the dummy’s Golden Core strength to the Foundation Establishment stage since Qinghan was only at the Qi Refining stage.

Who knew Ye Qinghan was so extraordinary? She soaked in a bath and casually destroyed a treasure worth 400 system points...

“Master, please don’t be angry. I really didn’t mean to. I didn’t expect the dummy to be so fragile, like it was made of paper. One slash... and it turned to dust.”

Ye Qinghan clung to Su Cheng’s arm, looking helpless. If she had known it was made for her by her master, of course, she would have been more careful.

“It’s alright. Next time... in a couple of days, I’ll make one with the strength of an Immortal Realm for you to play with...”

Ye Qinghan was surprised. Was that even possible?

“Really?” She blinked her alluring fox eyes at Su Cheng, looking as if she was coaxing him.

[Don’t look at me like that, I really can’t resist...]

“I’ll do my best...”

“Master, I’ve encountered many problems while comprehending the sword technique these days. If you’re not busy, could you please give me some guidance?”

Ye Qinghan leaned against Su Cheng’s chest, tilting her head up as if begging.

Her beautiful eyes completely overwhelmed Su Cheng; he couldn’t bring himself to refuse.

“Let me see.”

“Thank you, Master!” Ye Qinghan said, taking Su Cheng’s hand and sitting beside him before standing in the center of the courtyard.

Suddenly, her aura shifted dramatically, her gaze sharp and sword-like—this was the Ling Shuang Sword Intent!

“Ling Shuang! Appear!”

In an instant, a three-foot-long sword at her waist seemed to respond to the call. As the jade sword was drawn, the temperature dropped sharply!

Su Cheng was stunned. This was entirely different from the sword techniques he had seen before!

Before, the moves were all about downward chops, upward strikes, or parries and counters...

How was it that with the Ling Shuang Sword Technique, Ye Qinghan immediately unleashed a big move?

Fortunately, the system granted Su Cheng a disciple reward, allowing him to learn the Ling Shuang Sword Technique instantly as Ye Qinghan comprehended it.

Watching for a while, Su Cheng realized Ye Qinghan’s understanding was very good—much better than himself.

[Isn’t this great? Apart from some awkward movements, there’s no problem. What would I even need to point out?]

[Where’s the problem? If I couldn’t see it, wouldn’t that be embarrassing?]

[Would Qinghan think her master is useless?]

“Where do you think the problem lies?” Su Cheng feigned seriousness, trying to get her to speak.

But Ye Qinghan overheard all his thoughts, playing the mischievous fox, even wanting to tease him some more.

“I’m foolish, Master. Please, offer me some guidance.”

[Ah? You’re much smarter than me. I studied the sword technique for a whole month before mastering the thrust and downward slash...]

[Hehe, got it!]

“Do it again.” Su Cheng took a stance, his tone leaving no room for refusal.

Ye Qinghan performed the Ling Shuang Sword Technique again. Though each move was fierce, it also drained her greatly.

“Understand now?”

Ye Qinghan paused. Had her master found a problem? Didn’t he just say her comprehension was good?

Great, was she going to get tricked?

Seeing her speechless, Su Cheng explained.

“Look at how you’re panting. If your enemy isn’t dead yet, could you perform another full set?”

Ye Qinghan suddenly understood and was surprised!

Her master had tricked her!

[Hehe, clever as I am! A master is always a master!]

“I understand, thank you, Master.”

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Su Cheng slowly stood up. After all, she was his disciple; he couldn’t always keep up the stern act.

“Qinghan, I’ll demonstrate once more. Watch carefully.”

He picked up a branch nearby, gripping it tightly, and took a deep breath.

“Ling Shuang Sword Formation!” he shouted.

Suddenly, the sky changed color. Golden streams of light transformed into a sword formation that enveloped the heavens and earth, sealing the space. Even time seemed to pause.

“Cloud Cleave!”

The branch in his hand became like a sharp sword, slashing the sky and splitting the heavens!

In an instant, the sky was divided into two—a sight that left Ye Qinghan stunned!

“I’ll teach you another ultimate technique. This isn’t part of the Ling Shuang Sword Technique. I’ll only demonstrate it once, so watch carefully!”

“Thank you, Master!”

Ye Qinghan didn’t dare sit; she wiped her eyes and knelt attentively.

This was a privilege only reserved for her master’s direct disciple! The meaning was clear—one demonstration only, to test how much she could comprehend.

Su Cheng then dispelled the sword formation and the sword intent vanished. For him, without cultivation, the system’s sword techniques were just additional skills.

Only this move was Su Cheng’s ultimate technique. Killing immortals and gods wasn’t impossible.

Su Cheng moved lightly, standing steadily, holding the branch at his side like a sword.

“Watch closely!”

“All right...”

To be honest, Ye Qinghan barely caught it. Before she could finish speaking, Su Cheng had finished his demonstration!

“That’s it?”

Ye Qinghan was bewildered. Apart from her master suddenly darting from left to right, she hadn’t understood a thing...

“That’s right. This move, which I stole, is called Snow Bounce. If you can seize the moment, even a mortal can kill gods with it.”

“So powerful?” Ye Qinghan didn’t understand at all!

She hadn’t even blinked!

“Master, could you go slower? I didn’t catch it!” Ye Qinghan was a bit dissatisfied. What kind of demonstration was this?

She had been watching seriously! Kneeling and everything!

The previous Ling Shuang Sword Formation and Cloud Cleave she could understand. She knew her master wasn’t playing with her, but she truly didn’t grasp it!

“Catch this branch, and I’ll demonstrate again, okay?”

Ye Qinghan nodded, and Su Cheng threw the branch to her.

[Little fool!]

Ye Qinghan hurried to catch it, but the branch dissolved into dust like sand particles the moment she grabbed it...

Damn it, her master tricked her again!

She should never have caught the branch—she should have gone to cuddle her master instead. Surely, he would have softened!

Ye Qinghan felt she was getting better at reading her master’s mind, though she still lacked skill in execution.

But she would work hard!

One day! Hehe, her master would be hers! The Immortal Hall would be hers! And all her master’s treasures would be hers too!

“Qinghan, come help!”

“Coming, Master! Qinghan wants meat!” Ye Qinghan hid her mischievous smile and hopped off happily to the kitchen hall.

“All right, I’ll make it for you.”

Meanwhile, at the Dao of Heaven Pavilion, Cheng Liang was scolding the elder sent to find Ye Qinghan.

“What? You didn’t find her?”

The elder looked helpless. “There was no one in that room at all!”