Chapter 27 027 Getting rid of one is one

As soon as Jiang Yan looked up, she saw a sword boy dressed in a blue robe walking towards them.

He politely clasped his hands in greeting to Jiang Yan and the others, and said in a slightly immature but not humble or arrogant voice, "Miss Jiang, Senior Brother Yu Chen, Master said that you would like to come in with me."

Thank you.

Jiang Yan returned the greeting to the sword boy's pixelated face, and then followed him inside.

Stepping through the gate, all the noise outside abruptly ceased, as if isolated by an invisible barrier. The invisible sword energy emanating from the air seemed poised to pierce through every inch of their bodies.

The sword boy led everyone to the main hall, where a man dressed in a dark black robe stood with his hands behind his back, his aura calm and composed, without the slightest hint of sharpness.

"Master!"

Shen Yuchen's usually calm tone became somewhat agitated.

The man slowly turned around, looked in his direction, and then turned his gaze to Jiang Yan: "Miss Jiang, you must be tired from your journey."

Although Jiang Yan couldn't see the Sword Master's face clearly, she could clearly feel his deep, still gaze falling on her without any obstruction. That gaze seemed to penetrate her skin, revealing the most subtle ripples in her heart, causing her to be startled.

She bowed politely to the man and said, "Sword Master Xuanming, I apologize for disturbing you."

The others behind her also bowed.

Xuanming said in a calm and composed tone, "Please sit down."

Everyone took their seats in turn, and Xuanming asked about Shen Yuchen's condition after the battle.

Upon hearing that Jiang Yan had recently acquired a spirit pet from Wushan, Xuanming once again turned his dark gaze to the 'fox' at her feet.

He had already recognized that it was a Taotie in disguise, but he was somewhat surprised that Jiang Yan, a flower cultivator who had not yet reached the Golden Core stage, could subdue this level eight spirit pet so easily.

Moreover, the elder of Wushan has raised this little pet for many years, so how could he bear to let it go down the mountain this time?

After explaining the situation, Shen Yuchen brought up Jiang Yan's desire to ask for the sword.

Xuanming glanced at his disciple's true form, then said to the sword attendant beside him, "Take Miss Jiang and the others to challenge the sword."

The swordsman nodded and walked towards Jiang Yan, saying, "Please follow me, everyone."

Just as Shen Yuchen was about to start following, she heard her master say, "Yuchen, stay here. I have a few words to say to you."

Jiang Yan glanced at the white mosaic and followed the sword boy outside.

After they left, Shen Yuchen followed her master to the study.

Xuanming cut to the chase: "You and that Miss Jiang did not engage in dual cultivation, did you?"

Shen Yuchen nodded: "She doesn't want to be my partner, and she said she would break the bond with me once I take human form."

Master nodded and said, "That's good. You and she are on different paths and are not on the same path."

Shen Yuchen frowned and said, "Master, the Hehuan Sect doesn't actually seem to be as bad as it seems..."

Before he could finish speaking, Xuanming frowned, his voice carrying an air of authority despite his lack of anger: "Yu Chen, are you questioning what your master has said?"

"I wouldn't dare."

As Xuanming raised his hand, a white light shot into Shen Yuchen's body, and a power surged from his dantian. Before he could even fully sense it, he instantly transformed into human form.

As the light faded, a handsome young man came into view.

Shen Yuchen lowered her eyes, looking at her long-lost hands and feet, unable to hide her excitement: "Thank you, Master!"

Xuanming said calmly, "My power can only help you temporarily. If you want to fully transform, you need to heal your internal injuries first. I just peeked into your primordial spirit, and she has taken good care of you these past few days. As for breaking the contract, I will help you. Go to the Sword Forging Pavilion to find her first, and after you have chosen your sword, arrange a meal for them."

"yes!"

After Shen Yuchen left, a person emerged from the hidden compartment and said in a deep voice, "Master, we still need to send that Miss Jiang out of the Xuanjian Sect as soon as possible."

Xuanming frowned and said, "I know what I'm doing."

Sword Casting Pavilion.

Jiang Yan was selecting a suitable weapon. Long swords hung neatly on the four walls, their cold light emanating from them like a flowing river of stars.

She casually picked up a sword and weighed it in her hand; it was quite heavy. The moment she swung it, the blade drew a clear arc in the air, and a chill ran through her.

She nodded and said, "Good stuff!"

Feng Qingyu frowned and said, "This sword is too heavy and not suitable for you. Why don't you try that one?"

Everyone's eyes followed the direction he pointed, and there was an ancient longsword. The blade was three-tenths narrower than an ordinary sword, and a faint light flowed around it. It looked slightly delicate, but it did not lack sharpness.

The sword boy standing to the side said, "Daoist Lord has a good eye. This sword is forged from black iron, light yet exceptionally sharp."

Jiang Yan used her spiritual power to retrieve the sword, tested it in her hand, and then smiled, "This is it! How many spirit stones?"

The sword boy politely replied, "My master instructed that this sword is a token of gratitude from Miss Jiang for taking care of Senior Brother Shen, and that no spirit stones will be accepted."

Jiang Yan frowned and said, "That's between me and Shen Yuchen, how can you generalize like that?"

Before the sword boy could speak, a clear male voice came from outside: "Since Master has spoken, Miss Jiang, there is no need to be so polite."

Jiang Yan looked up and saw that the person who came was wearing the same jade-colored robe as Feng Qingyu.

The refreshing and elegant aura emanating from him gave her a strange sense of familiarity.

She looked up, and that face was once again blurred out by a mosaic...

The junior sisters in the Sword Forging Pavilion were staring wide-eyed. There was a saying circulating in the Xuanjian Sect: every glance at Senior Brother Yu Chen's face could increase one's cultivation level.

But now, he has actually become a Daoist couple with that low-level flower cultivator, causing all the senior and junior sisters in the sect to feel sorry for him. Although that flower cultivator is not bad looking, how can her level be worthy of their one and only senior brother?

I don't know what Master was thinking, that he would actually give a sword to this flower cultivator now.

Lin Yun, Feng Qingyu, and the others had clearly recognized the person. Lin Yun flicked his snake tail in annoyance. "Such a fine sword cultivator, yet he has to look so frivolous and spends all his time flirting with people instead of doing his proper job."

On second thought, she realized that Jiang Yan couldn't recognize people, and her anger instantly subsided.

Before Jiang Yan could ask, the newcomer stood in front of her, cupped his hands in greeting, and said, "Miss Jiang, I am Shen Yuchen."

Jiang Yan was taken aback for a moment, then exclaimed with delight, "You've turned back into a human? That's wonderful!"

Shen Yuchen smiled slightly, but before she could speak, she heard her excitedly say, "Try again in a bit and see if you can break the contract now!"

Xiao Mei screamed in her mind: "Yes, yes, yes, host, let him try!"

"..."

Shen Yuchen looked at the unusually excited person and suddenly choked.

The Xuanjian Sect members standing nearby were extremely surprised. What did Hua Xiu mean by this?

Their outstanding senior brother was actually looked down upon by a low-level flower cultivator like her?!

Lin Yun, however, was somewhat gloating.

Lingyue and Xiaobai looked on with inexplicable anticipation.

Dongfang Chen raised an eyebrow slightly, now quite certain that Jiang Yan wasn't just joking when she said she wanted to break the contract, which was a good thing for him. It would save him a lot of trouble in the future.

Feng Qingyu chuckled softly; she remained as steadfast as ever when it came to dissolving the contract.

Jiang Yan looked at Shen Yuchen's pixelated face and visibly became happy. Getting rid of one is one less!