Chapter 59 Chapter 59 New Blade

"You know how to say nice things."

Lin Chengye glanced at Chu Wuding, pointed at her with his long, slender fingers, and shook his head with a smile.

"This result is much better than the worst estimate. We mitigated the third flood, and Mengshan City wasn't severely affected. The total number of deaths was thirteen. It's just that most people are greedy, and those who died were close to me, so they kept thinking that we couldn't have done better..."

"Don't even think about it, unless you really are a god. My grandmaster has already told you that there are no benefits to being a god. But the title of Spring Goddess has fallen on your head in the dark, I don't know if it's good or bad."

Chuhe never closed her eyes after arriving at the riverbank. Her gaze swept lightly over the rushing waters of the Mengjiang River, without causing the slightest ripple, as if she were looking at an old friend with whom she had made peace.

In short, after about a month, the two of them finalized the plan of "four dikes and one sluice gate to confine the water to the channel" and presented it to the emperor. It is said that the young emperor said "good" three times after reading it and was overjoyed.

Chu He thought this was probably a good thing; the name of the Spring God would never be forgotten. As long as this pond existed, the Spring God would exist. Unlike stone statues that would be eroded and worn away by the wind, this pond, like a general on the Meng River, would surely endure for generations to come.

Even though the person behind the name of Spring God has changed, Lin Chengye and his grandmaster are actually no different and very similar.

How much longer will it take to repair?

Chuhe's words were filled with anticipation.

"Master Chu, please don't be anxious. The Spring God Dyke project is a massive undertaking. It has only just begun and may take years to complete."

Suddenly, a hearty and spirited voice came from behind them, so strong that it startled a flock of birds resting on the long embankment. Lin Chengye turned around, bowed, and said...

"I, Lin, have met Lord Wang, the Director of Water Conservancy. It is quite early, and I did not expect Lord Wang to be here already. Today is a fine day, and I brought Daoist Chu here to take a look around."

"Lord Spring God, there's no need for such formalities. As I've already said, we'll address each other as friends from now on, so there's no need for these formalities. To be honest, I also look forward to the day when the Spring God Dam is completed, and I'm waiting for that day when His Majesty will bestow an inscription and erect a monument beside it."

The man burst into laughter and quickly returned the greeting with clasped hands. Her appearance, however, did not match her laughter. She held a folding fan in her hand, wore a silver crown, her hair was tied up, and she stood upright in court official robes. Her smile almost squeezed her eyes shut.

This man's name was Wang Xiuwen, and he was an official specially dispatched by the imperial court to provide disaster relief.

The news of the three floods in Mengshan City over the past century was relayed to the emperor by the Imperial Advisor, shocking the court and the public. The emperor was furious and immediately dispatched Wang Xiuwen, the Director of Waterways, to supervise and assist.

However, Wang Xiuwen had another secret order that no one knew about. It was given directly to Lin Chengye by the Minister of Works and was neatly written on a yellow silk handkerchief.

"I hereby appoint Special Envoy Lin Chengye, bestowed with the title 'God of Spring,' to oversee the water conservancy construction in Mengshan City. All manpower, craftsmen, materials, and funds shall be allocated by the Ministry of Revenue according to actual needs. All officials under the Water Conservancy Bureau shall be under his command and assist in the work without delay or shirking responsibility. This project is massive and concerns the foundation of the nation; it must be completed as soon as possible to satisfy my expectations."

"You flatter me too much. My mediocre skills are no match for yours. I was just lucky."

Lin Chengye gave a helpless twitch of his lips.

This is true. Although Lin Chengye is knowledgeable and has a wide range of expertise, she understands water conservancy to some extent, but she is far inferior to Wang Xiuwen, who has been specializing in water conservancy construction for many years. Rather than the two of them working together, it would be more accurate to say that she learned a lot on her own.

Suddenly, a yellowish leaf drifted down from the sky and landed gently on Lin Chengye's shoulder. She took it and placed it in her palm, then let the cold wind carry the leaf away.

"And it's already the end of October... I'll be leaving soon, and I'll have to leave things to you, Sister Wang."

"Oh, you're too kind. I would have done my best even if you hadn't said anything. I always hear you say you're leaving, and where you're going..."

Before Wang Xiuwen could finish speaking, a thunderous sound suddenly rang in her ears, startling her so much that she dropped her folding fan. Another loud bang followed, and looking in the direction of the sound, she saw several bolts of lightning break through the swirling clouds and strike the top of Spring Mountain, where the Azure Phoenix Carrying the Ganoderma Temple was located.

"broken."

Upon hearing the first clap of thunder, Lin Chengye's expression changed, and without hesitation, he gathered his energy and leaped into the air. In the blink of an eye, Chu He saw Lin Chengye transform into a black shadow, hurtling through the mountain stream like the wind towards the summit of Spring Mountain.

"Two, three, four... seven, eight, nine..."

The thunder continued. Only when Chu He counted to the ninth thunderclap did the clouds gathered on Spring Mountain suddenly disperse, revealing clear skies to Mengshan City.

"Master Chu, what... what is this? How could it be here out of nowhere..."

Wang Xiuwen pointed to the spring mountain, took out a handkerchief from his pocket, and wiped the sweat from his head.

"Hmph... Nine thunders in broad daylight without rain, turning stone into gold and forging a hundred blades."

Chu Wuding, unusually generous with his explanation, let out a cold laugh.

"This is the miraculous power of the Divine Pivot Heavenly Mystery Sect's technique of turning stone into gold. If this phenomenon occurs, it means that her forging, which failed 81 times in the past three months, has finally succeeded. At least she won't have to bother with the fine jade and black iron in my Azure Phoenix Carrying the Ganoderma Temple."

Chu He narrowed her eyes, a hint of excitement flashing within them. She stretched out her arms, a gust of wind rising around her, her blue robes fluttering in the wind, then rose and chased after the dark figure, disappearing into the mountains. Wang Xiuwen couldn't see clearly either, only hearing a faint sentence left behind.

"Let me go and test her weapon!"

...

"Cough cough... I thought we were going to fail again..."

As the thick fog dissipated, the enormous crucible used for smelting weapons was already shattered by lightning. Lin Chengye emerged from an open space, covered in soot, dragging something heavy in his hand, leaving two marks on the ground.

The unique jade veins in Mengshan City fused with black iron, and she used her internal energy, which she cultivated to turn stone into gold, as a button to forge it for many days. She couldn't even remember how many times she failed. She even sent messages back to the Divine Pivot Heavenly Mystery Sect many times to ask Liu Zhenglin for advice. Finally, she forged this weapon today.

Lin Chengye raised an eyebrow, a smile spreading across his dirty face, his joy overflowing. He couldn't care less about composure; at this moment, he was simply an extremely excited young man, his eyes fixed on what he was holding…

Suddenly, Lin Chengye frowned, raised his hand and used the new blade in his hand to block the long stick that was mercilessly smashing down on her. The powerful internal force pressed her feet down hard into the mud.

Upon seeing who it was, Lin Chengye couldn't help but let out a snort of laughter.

"Young Master Chuhe of the Azure Phoenix Carrying the Ganoderma Temple, please enlighten me."

The woman was dressed in blue, with a vermilion dot between her brows, and possessed an extremely aloof and cold demeanor. But at this moment, she seemed to have completely transformed, her eyes blazing with fury, a staff in her hand.

Lin Chengye, however, was completely unafraid, her dark eyes filled with anticipation. Suddenly, the new blade in her hand separated and fell into her palm. The cold light of the black iron shone brightly, the blade was as thin as a cicada's wing but hollow, inlaid with warm blue jade, which at first glance appeared to be pure blue.

The blades in both hands are similar in size but different in shape. One is as gracefully curved as a crescent moon, while the other is as proudly straight as a pine tree. It is actually a yin-yang double-edged sword!

With a swing of the crescent-shaped sword, Chu He was knocked back ten steps. Lin Chengye took the opportunity to escape and fly to the treetop behind him. She responded politely.

"Lin Chengye, a disciple of the Divine Pivot Heavenly Mystery Sect, requests guidance from Young Master Chu."

Chu He was too lazy to waste words, and the second blow was already upon her. Her every move exuded an overwhelming aura, and the long staff in her hand moved so fast that it left afterimages, making it easy for people to not be sure what her true intentions were. Many people were defeated by Chu He's continuous attacks.

Lin Chengye held the sword with both hands but did not confront it head-on. He hooked his toes on a tree branch and turned his body lightly, hanging upside down on the tree. He directly bypassed the approaching staff technique and aimed straight at Chu He's back.

"Your internal energy cultivation has already reached the fourth level?"

In just three months... it took her a full year to break through to the third level, while Lin Chengye, who had just recovered, had already reached the same level as her.

"I just broke through three days ago."

Lin Chengye suddenly raised her sword again. The internal energy she used to cultivate, which had turned stone into gold, was no longer rigid but instead gently wrapped around the sword. This made Chu He's heart tighten, and he picked up his long staff to protect his chest.

"Young Master Chu, you'd better be careful from now on!"

As soon as he finished speaking, Lin Chengye brought the swords together, their hilts touching. With a soft click, the two blades snapped shut, and the swords merged into one! Lin Chengye threw the sword with one hand, its speed incredibly fast. Chu He reacted quickly, using his staff to deflect the swirling sword. With a whoosh, the sword grazed Chu He's cheek and crashed into the rocks behind him.

A perfect opportunity! Lin Chengye's weapon was caught in the rocks and Yan was temporarily unable to move. Chu He instantly raised her staff and rushed forward. Her movements were extremely fast, and she unleashed a hundred staffs at once, making it impossible to distinguish between reality and illusion. In an instant, it was like a blue rain falling from the sky.

But Lin Chengye beckoned, and the half of the Crescent Moon Sword embedded in the rock remained unmoved, while the other half, the Green Pine Sword, separated from it and suddenly flew back into Lin Chengye's hand.

A pale golden inner force swirled around him, instantly opening like an umbrella to block the rain of green. Lin Chengye moved swiftly and gracefully, becoming one with his sword, breaking through the dense attack and aiming straight for Chu He's brow.

I surrender!

The sword stopped abruptly two fingers' distance from Chu He's brow. Lin Chengye smiled when she heard those three words, twirled the sword in her hand, and then waved her hand, sending another crescent sword flying back into her grasp.

Chu He stopped, panting with lingering fear. She raised an eyebrow slightly, wiped the cold sweat from her forehead, and asked.

“Bian Yi taught you that? That’s not like you.”

"Yes, her swordsmanship is light yet precise, swift and decisive, with deadly moves at every turn. I've only managed to imitate the form."

Lin Chengye looked around and realized that the two of them had actually ended up at Chu Yuzhou's stone statue while chasing each other. The stone statue still stood silently in the warm spring, looking at the two of them with pity.

But it also seems like an elder quietly watching over the younger generation as they play around.

"By the way, what's the name of your sword?"

"name……"

She had already named the sword when it was just a block of iron and warm jade, without even a shape.

Lin Chengye slowly picked up the two swords and placed them between the stone statue and her.

"The inspiration for this sword originally came from the Yin-Yang sword of your grandmaster Chu Yuzhou. I simply added a little mechanism to combine the two swords into one."

It was here that Lin Chengye heard Chu He recount Chu Yuzhou's past. At that time, she had a strange feeling, as if the closed eyes of the stone statue had opened a narrow slit, and she was standing face to face with Chu Yuzhou.

When she first heard of Chu Yuzhou from Chu Wuding, she merely thought of her as a half-immortal, perhaps with her own hardships, but also with countless lives on her hands. But when she heard the name again from Chu He, Lin Chengye felt that time had blurred things considerably.

It was as if the midday sun cascading down across the long years brought them together briefly, as if they were merely a senior and a junior, an old Spring Goddess and a new Spring Goddess.

The fallen Spring Goddess has become a memory for only a few, but the new Spring Goddess is no longer Chu Yuzhou, but her.

This heavy fate had once been severed, but after many twists and turns, it fell upon her again. Lin Chengye found this connection interesting, so he added another part about her relationship with Chu Yuzhou, so that she could remember her from then on.

"This sword is called..."

"Yin Yang Twin Spring Swords"