Chapter 61: Number One in the World

Ai Yangtai recuperated for several days, but he still felt uncomfortable. Of course, what made him even more uncomfortable was not the injuries on his body, but the fact that he could often see the new bodyguard of the Third Young Master.

He was a fair-skinned, handsome young man named Bai Yu Gou.

Before his injury had healed, he was called to the yard by Chai Hui to spar with the new guard. Unfortunately, although he was young, his skills were first-rate. It seemed that because their Ten Killing Formation was defeated by that woman that day, Master Chai San had already found another master to replace him.

Thinking of this, his heart meridians were affected and his blood circulation was blocked. He couldn't even withstand seven or eight moves from this mute boy.

Chai Hui waved his hand in dissatisfaction, "Go down."

After he walked away, Jiaoran picked up the tea on the stone table and drank it all, with her mouth slightly open, for fear of ruining the disguise that Chai Xiao had made for her. That day, when Chai Che saw her disguise, he said it would be better to transform into a man, so she changed her face again.

Chai Hui knocked on the table, "Hey, hey, hey, I haven't even had a sip yet, and you've already finished it?"

Jiaoran took a breath and said, "It's not wine, why would I drink with you..."

He grabbed the cup Jiaoran had used from the table and poured himself a new one. "You'd better not show your true colors in front of my father. You can't even serve people. I don't know how you served Mu Jin before. You're not qualified to be a spy, just a third-rate spy. Tell me, if we hadn't let you go back then, how could you still be here drinking my tea?"

Jiaoran said, "Yes, yes, yes," and said no more.

At this time, Chai Xiao arrived at Jinlin Garden. Jiaoran saw her again today and found that she was dressed differently from usual.

She was still young and not very plump, but she was wearing powder, rouge, and carefully drawn eyebrows. As she walked towards Jiaoran, she felt that this little girl was brilliant and dazzling, and indescribably precious.

Perhaps it was because she was wearing a scarlet skirt that was different from her usual ones, so bright and lively.

Her hair was in a dark cloud-like bun, with two peony hairpins inserted in her temples, and gold beads embedded in the stamens.

Like his brothers, she had a high nose bridge, peach blossom eyes, an oval face, and a beauty that was beyond the reach of ordinary girls.

She wore a peony in her hair, but it didn't look tacky at all, and it even added a touch of nobility to her still undersized figure.

Jiaoran was stunned. Three years ago, when she was still in the mansion, she had little chance to get close to these young ladies. At that time, she was with Mu Jin, and they rarely talked to Mu Jin.

She was tired from fighting with Ai Yangtai just now, so she opened her clothes a little to let some air in. It was really rude. When she saw Miss Chai Liu, she felt a little embarrassed. She put on her clothes and straightened her clothes in a reserved manner.

When Chai Hui saw her coming, he didn't even raise his eyelids.

"Have you met the old lady of the Lu family?"

Chai Xiao nodded and said, "In Mother's Garden. I went to sit for a while and then came out."

"Then why are you coming to Jinlin Garden instead of going back to prepare your wedding clothes?"

Chai Xiao looked at Jiaoran and said, "I'm here to see Miss Jiaoran."

Chai Hui chuckled twice, "Why, you changed her face, do you still feel it's new? She's not a stranger, she's been in this mansion for years."

Chai Xiao ignored him and turned to talk to Jiao Ran, "I heard you were competing with Ai Yangtai here just now. I thought it was very interesting, so I wanted to come and see it, but when I got here, you guys were already done. What a pity."

Jiao Ran couldn't bear to see her disappointed, "What's the pity? I'll show off to Miss Six."

Chai Xiao covered her mouth and laughed, "I heard from my third brother that you broke his Ten Killing Formation that day. If it weren't for my second brother coming, no one would have been able to catch the girl."

Jiaoran asked her to sit down, "It's so tiring to stand and watch. I will show you how to dance with the sword, and you can watch while drinking tea."

Originally, Jiaoran had no good feelings towards such a delicate little girl, but when she thought about the younger brothers and sisters she had taken care of at Huiying Inn that day, they had grown into Chai Xiao in the blink of an eye. She saw extremely painful expressions in their eyes. They did not mean to stand against her, but were forced by the situation, so she did not hate those children.

Compared to the kindness that A'niang has shown them, even if she grew up with them, it is nothing.

Chai Xiao shook her head and said with a smile, "It's not a big deal. I'm just standing here watching you play. I've been sitting for a long time just now, and I'm so tired..." Glancing at Chai Hui beside her, she changed the subject, "My waist hurts from sitting so much."

There was no one else in the main courtyard at this time, and Jiaoran held the sword flat on his chest.

She was wearing men's clothes at this time, and she had a heroic air.

With a sword in hand, she moved her wrist, lowered her eyebrows and closed her eyes, the sword flew, and then she opened her eyes, her mind focused.

When his second brother taught him, he said that if the sword's main purpose is lightness and agility, it is best to move in a sideways direction, but Jiaoran's sword was pointing straight ahead, without any deviation.

She was seen circling her body with her long sword, the blade like a silver snake, and anyone could see that her swordsmanship was good.

Just when Chai Hui thought that her next move would be a backhand sword, unexpectedly, she did not follow the rules. As soon as she moved the sword, for some reason, the sword tip trembled, slid to the side, and fell over to stab into the side.

Chai Hui was shocked and immediately imagined that if Ai Yangtai had been caught in this series of sword moves by her, then the sword in her ribs would have pierced into his body without her even turning her head.

Jiaoran bent down and extended his arm, and his long sword was swift and unstoppable.

Her swordsmanship is strange and unconventional, and no one knows where she learned it from.

You must know that the second brother is an authentic swordsman who has mastered both internal and external skills. After more than 20 years of practice and countless sparring partners, he has achieved his current level of accomplishment.

Three years ago, he personally tested her martial arts skills. At that time, her moves were not even fancy and she could not withstand a single blow.

My second brother said a few days ago that Jiaoran's martial arts skills are hard to figure out for the time being. Although he had the upper hand that night and Jiaoran seemed to be no match for him, all she needed was time and victory.

Any expert needs both.

Chai Xiao was mesmerized by the sight. Jiaoran came forward and pulled her hand, but she didn't even react.

Chai Hui denied it, "Alas, it's a pity that you are a woman and weak, otherwise your swordsmanship could be even more profound."

Jiao Ran thought to himself, just a few moves like these are enough to defeat you, but he still had a smile on his face, "Thank you for your guidance, Third Young Master."

"Well, you're welcome."

Jiaoran wanted to pull Chai Xiao, but she dodged him. She seemed frightened and said, "You are so fast, Miss Jiaoran! Your sword is the fastest I have ever seen. I have never seen such swordsmanship as yours."

Chai Hui said dissatisfiedly, "That's because you haven't seen Second Brother's martial arts. Compared to her, he is even more proficient."

Jiaoran's swordsmanship seemed to scare Chai Xiaohua. "With such a fast sword, aren't you afraid of getting hurt?"

Jiao Ran couldn't help laughing when he heard her innocent question. "How could I hurt myself? I was holding the hilt, not the blade."

"Are you tired?" Chai Xiao actually offered her tea.

The teacup had just been snatched away by Chai Hui. Jiao Ran felt uncomfortable and declined, saying, "I just drank from it. I'm not tired yet. Thank you for your concern, Miss Six."

Chai Xiao asked with great interest, "How many days have you been practicing?"

Jiao Ran calculated, "Excluding the cost of food, clothing, shelter, transportation, sleep, and recuperation, it should take me about a year to practice."

Chai Xiao was full of praise. "One year! You're such a genius! It only took you so long to achieve this. If I give you more time, won't you be the best in the world?"