So, Xiu Qiyu and Ye Liusha's troubles returned. They were still living together in the courtyard, and even though they had refused countless challenges, people kept coming to challenge them.
If it happens once or twice, Ye Liusha and Xiu Qiyu might still intervene, but if it happens more often, especially with more people involved, they will simply ignore it.
Everyone looked at the two of them as if they were sheep. Ye Liusha and Xiu Qiyu simply did not understand. Even if Zishu broke their records, their achievements were still beyond the reach of many people. Where did they get the confidence that they could definitely defeat them and become famous in the Heavenly Sword Sect?
"You can still back down now, otherwise don't blame me for being ruthless."
Ye Liusha didn't bother to say anything and started fighting directly. His sword, moving at incredible speed, left a bright red bloodstain on the chests of more than a dozen swordsmen.
"Even so, are you still going to take action?"
Ye Liusha's eyes were cold, his voice was cold, and the sword in his hand was cold as well.
A chill ran through everyone's hearts. Such incredibly sharp swordsmanship, such unpredictable movements—if Ye Liusha had wanted to kill them, they would already be cold corpses.
"I'm sorry, we lost." We lost completely.
There is absolutely no room for luck in the Sword Tower. The results of the tenth or eleventh floors are beyond their wildest dreams. They are not Zishu. Such pointless challenges will only anger Xiu Qiyu and Ye Liusha, and will bring them no benefit whatsoever.
"Please tell the others that if there is a next time, my sword may penetrate an inch deeper."
Thank you.
Once everyone around them had dispersed, Ye Liusha breathed a sigh of relief and sheathed his sword.
"Finally, it's quiet."
Thank you.
"Let's go to Xiaoyezi's place for some time. We can also check on Zishu's situation while we're there."
After being informed, the two were invited to the hall, where the finest spiritual tea emitted a faint fragrance.
Ten minutes later, Ye Xiruo appeared.
"Little Leaf, you've recovered completely."
"That's good. What brings you two here today?"
“Zishu broke both of our records, and then we became easy targets, anyone could come and take advantage of us.”
"How naively ridiculous." Ye Xiruo took a sip of tea, shook her head, and wondered if these people's minds were filled with nothing but sword energy.
Do you think you can challenge Xiu Qiyu and Ye Liusha without considering your own ranking in the Sword Tower? Do you think everyone of them is like Zishu and can break Xiu Qiyu and Ye Liusha's records?
"In that case, you two can cultivate peacefully in my courtyard and ignore those challenges."
Is this okay?
"I believe the two elders will not object."
Xiu Qiyu and Ye Liusha stayed in the guest room. All of their challenge letters were intercepted by Ye Xiruo and burned to ashes.
"Let's go see our senior brother together." This is already the third day.
"good."
When they arrived, Zishu was practicing swordsmanship in the courtyard. He wasn't using his inner energy; he was simply refining the sword moves over and over again.
The pink petals in the courtyard, affected by the sword energy, fell one after another, creating a magnificent sea of flowers.
Zishu stood tall and elegant under the tree, his sword aura like a rainbow; the scene was so beautiful that one couldn't bear to break it.
“His sword has changed,” Xiu Qiyu said.
"Not bad, it has a bit more killing intent, and the speed of its sword strikes has also increased."
As they were talking, Xiu Qiyu picked up his sword and joined in the sword practice.
Ye Xiruo shook her head and watched with Ye Liusha.
Xiu Qiyu did not use the Shadowless Sword, but an ordinary longsword. He did not use any true energy, but simply practiced sword moves with Zishu.
Ye Xiruo and Ye Liusha watched from the side, and soon noticed the difference.
"The sword techniques they used were the same ones from the Sword Tower."
"good."
Different people will have different understandings and gains regarding the sword technique in the Sword Tower. Although the sword technique is the same in essence, there are infinite variations of the same sword technique.
Even if they see the same sword techniques, they will be different once those sword moves become part of their own cultivation.
At first glance, Zishu and Xiu Qiyu's swordsmanship seem to have no similarities, but upon closer inspection, they do share some similarities.
Those sword moves were familiar to Ye Xiruo, but they weren't as varied as those of Xiu Qiyu and Zishu.
Ye Liusha watched the two sparring with a serious expression, absorbing the essence of their sword techniques.
After Zishu's sword intent broke through, his aura also changed. His sword moves became more crisp and clean, full of killing intent. However, this killing intent was still not enough for Xiu Qiyu and Ye Liusha.
An hour later, the two sheathed their swords at the same time, looked at each other and smiled.
Is this what they mean by "no fight, no friendship"?
"Brother Xiuqi, Senior Brother, that was truly amazing."
"When did Junior Sister become so interested in swordsmanship?"
"Senior Brother is joking. As alchemists, can't we have other means of self-defense? Relying solely on mental attacks is ultimately too simplistic. Therefore, possessing strong offensive capabilities is very important."
"It's good that you understand. Sword practice is not something that can be done overnight. If you really want to practice swordsmanship, you'd better persevere."
"I know that a embroidery frame can't withstand a deadly attack."
"If you ever can't hold on any longer, then go and practice your lightness skill." It doesn't matter if you can't beat them; as long as you can outrun them, you can survive.
"Senior Brother, don't underestimate me."
"Very good, I won't underestimate you. I'll be waiting to see you become an unparalleled swordsman."
"You're making fun of me again. How's your injury?"
"I'm much better now. I should be able to go back once I've recovered."
"Why are you in such a hurry?"
“Junior Sister, don’t forget, I’m different from you. You can stay in the Heavenly Sword Sect openly and legitimately by signing a contract with Xiu Qiyu. You know I’ve never had such thoughts.”
"However, this does not prevent Senior Brother from staying in the Heavenly Sword Sect to cultivate."
"Junior sister, you're thinking too simply."
“If you don’t mind, we can pretend to sign a contract,” Ye Liusha said.
Ye Xiruo, Zishu, Xiu Qiyu: Σ(°△°)︴
“How could you have such an idea? No way.” Zishu rejected Ye Liusha’s suggestion without hesitation.
"It's alright."
"In the next couple of days, the two elders might come to sound out your opinion."
"I've already decided. There isn't a swordsman of my age in the Heavenly Sword Sect who can defeat me."
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