Chapter 30: The Jealousy Sword Duel
The morning air was crisp with birdsong, and in the courtyard of the villa in the light rain, Xie Yunfeng was practicing his sword. His sword moved with his body, its sound ringing out, its shadow like the wind, its aura extraordinary. His pale white robes swayed in the breeze, his swordplay elegant and free, his movements fluid and effortless.
At this moment, Ling Xueyan came to the side and, seeing Xie Yunfeng sheath his sword, said sweetly, "Brother Xie, what excellent swordsmanship!"
Xie Yunfeng turned his head and said, "Good morning, Miss Ling!"
Ling Xueyan laughed and said, "So early, Brother Xie is already up practicing his sword. He's truly a sword enthusiast!"
Xie Yunfeng laughed and said, "It's been a long time since I've used my sword, and I was afraid I'd become rusty. So I've been practicing whenever I have a spare moment. I hope Miss Ling won't laugh at me!"
At this moment, Chunxiang also arrived in the courtyard. Chunxiang said, "Good morning, Miss Ling! Good morning, Brother Xie!"
Ling Xueyan: "Greetings, Miss Chunxiang!"
Xie Yunfeng: "Chunxiang, you're up too!" After saying that, he walked up to Chunxiang.
Upon hearing and seeing this, Ling Xueyan felt a pang of sadness and called out "Chunxiang" in an extremely affectionate tone.
Chunxiang came to find Xie Yunfeng early in the morning and saw Ling Xueyan watching Xie Yunfeng practice his sword. They were now chatting and laughing together, and Chunxiang felt a pang of jealousy.
Ling Xueyan said, “Miss Chunxiang, judging from the sword in your hand, it is definitely not an ordinary one. I wonder how good your swordsmanship is? I have also studied swordsmanship for two years and would like to ask Miss Chunxiang for some guidance. I wonder if Miss Chunxiang would be so kind as to give me some pointers.” After speaking, she turned to the side and pointed at Chunxiang.
Seeing this, Chunxiang said arrogantly, "I dare not offer advice, but since Miss Ling has this intention, I would like to ask you for your guidance!"
Powerful! Both are heroines, both are sword masters, and both are consumed by jealousy. With a single outburst, they drew their swords in a fit of rage.
The two exchanged a glance. Ling Xueyan drew her sword from its sheath and inserted it into a wooden pillar in the side room. Then, she drew the sword in her left hand and launched a powerful and forceful attack.
Seeing this, Chunxiang was no less impressive, spinning her sword several times. Then, she plunged the scabbard into the ground and placed the sword in her right hand.
The two engaged in close combat, exchanging blows back and forth. In a short time, they had exchanged dozens of moves, ending the round.
Ling Xueyan hadn't expected Chunxiang's swordsmanship to be so good. Immediately, she switched the sword to her right hand, gathered her energy, and channeled it into her sword. Instantly, energy swirled around the sword, and her true energy protected her body.
Chunxiang, sensing Ling Xueyan's sword prowess, also gathered her qi and channeled it into her sword, strengthening her body with powerful energy. The two clashed again, and instantly the sound of swords pierced the air, the sword shadows swift as the wind, each move threatening to kill, each strike fraught with danger.
Xie Yunfeng, standing to the side, began to worry. The two people in front of him were no longer exchanging martial arts skills, but engaging in a life-or-death challenge.
Seeing that she could not win after a long battle, Ling Xueyan forcefully channeled her inner energy and immediately unleashed her signature move: Sword Movement Without Limits, Dragon Soars!
Ling Xueyan increased her speed and sword speed again, and Chunxiang felt the pressure. She also forced her true energy and used a famous move: "Sword Dao with Heart".
The two moved at the same speed, but used different sword techniques. They attacked and broke, defended and cut, too fast and too hasty to anticipate each other's next move. The second round ended in another draw.
Seeing that the two had separated, Xie Yunfeng hurriedly said, "Miss Ling, Chunxiang, you are already evenly matched, there's no need to continue!"
Ling Xueyan steeled her resolve. A draw? What a joke! Instantly, she unleashed the second move of the Sword of Unfettered Power: Sword of Unfettered Power, Peace Across the Four Seas! Chunxiang was equally unyielding, immediately responding with the second move of the Limitless Sword Technique: Sword Sweeping Without Boundaries!
The two figures clashed again. Ling Xueyan moved like a ghost, appearing as if four or five figures were surrounding Chunxiang. Although Chunxiang's sword was fast, her eyes seemed unable to keep up. With one wrong move, her arm was slashed, and she gradually lost ground.
Seeing an opening, Ling Xueyan prepared to slash Chunxiang's wrist. Xie Yunfeng, sensing danger, drew his sword and deflected Ling Xueyan's blade. Then, his sword spun several times, and with a casual flick of his wrist, Ling Xueyan's sword spun several times in unison, and with another casual flick, both of them took a step back.
Xie Yunfeng looked at Chunxiang's arm and hurriedly said, "Chunxiang, are you injured?"
Seeing this, Ling Xueyan felt a surge of anger, but she suppressed it and maintained a smile.
Chunxiang smiled and said, "I'm fine, thank you, brother!"
Xie Yunfeng turned to Ling Xueyan and said, "Miss Ling, your swordsmanship is exceptional. Please forgive me for my rudeness just now!"
Ling Xueyan smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Xie. It's fortunate that you stopped me in time, otherwise I would have made a big mistake. I should be thanking you!"
Then, he turned to Chunxiang and said with a smile, "Miss Chunxiang, I'm so sorry. I was so excited by your superb swordsmanship that I lost control and accidentally hurt you. I feel really bad about it!"
Chunxiang smiled and said, "Miss Ling's swordsmanship is superb. I have learned a lot from it today. It is normal to get injured in a sword fight. Miss Ling, you don't need to worry about it!"
Ling Xueyan: "Thank you for your understanding, Miss Xie Chunxiang. I will take my leave now. Thank you, Brother Xie, farewell!"
Xie Yunfeng: "Please!"
After Ling Xueyan left, Chunxiang exclaimed, "Thank you, Brother Xie. Her movements were so fast that I couldn't even see them clearly."
Xie Yunfeng: "It's because her internal strength is deeper than yours that she has a slight advantage. Your swordsmanship is no worse than hers. Let's not talk about this. Come to the room quickly, I'll bandage your wounds."
Chunxiang smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Xie!"
Xie Yunfeng put his arm around Chunxiang's waist and teased, "How many times are you going to say 'Xie'?"
Chunxiang blushed and said, "You're so annoying!"
The Night Inn was already full of guests, and those staying there were either very wealthy or carrying precious treasures.
Xiaoyao Lang was in a bad mood and went drinking downstairs early in the morning. He noticed many people coming in, all carrying knives and swords and acting cautiously. Just then, three people arrived outside the shop: Sun Bu'er, Zu Sanqian, and Wu Laosi.
The alluring proprietress, upon seeing the three enter, hurriedly stepped forward to stop them, saying in a coquettish voice, "Esteemed guests, I'm sorry, our establishment is fully booked and there are no vacancies at the moment."
Sun Bu'er shoved the landlady aside and angrily said, "Go away, I want to stay, I don't care if you have a room or not!"
Zu Sanqian brandished his whip, his expression fierce and menacing, and said in a stern voice, "That's right, hurry up and serve us wine and dishes. If you are even slightly negligent, you'll be sorry!"
Upon hearing this, the proprietress angrily cursed, "A few blind fools, running wild here without even knowing where they are."
Before she finished speaking, the proprietress casually struck Sun Bu'er with a palm strike. Sun Bu'er quickly dodged, then drew his sword and counterattacked. Zu Sanqian and Wu Si, seeing that it was just a woman, did not make a move.
Hearing the commotion, people from the building came out one after another. In a short while, dozens of people filled all four sides of the building's railings, and some people were drinking in the stairwell below.
Yu Linglong and Qiu Xia also opened the door and came out. Qiu Xia said, "Palace Master, it's those scoundrels again!"
Yu Linglong: "Calm down!"
Qiuxia looked around and said, "Where are Brother Ma and the others?!"
Yu Linglong: "He probably hasn't gotten up yet!" Xiaoyao Lang was sitting under the railing, so they couldn't see him.
Upon hearing this, Qiuxia went to knock on Ma Pingchuan's door. Qiuxia called out, "Brother Ma! Brother Ma, get up!"
Ma Pingchuan: "Coming! Coming! Qiuxia, what's going on outside? It's so noisy!" He said as he opened the door.
Qiuxia said, "Brother Ma, look how beautiful the scenery is here, surrounded by green bamboo. If you're free, would you like to come with me?" She blushed slightly as she spoke.
Ma Pingchuan smiled and said, "I'm fine. Please wait a moment while I prepare." He then looked somewhat embarrassed.
Qiuxia smiled and nodded, saying, "Okay, I'll wait for you outside!"
The proprietress and Sun Bu'er were locked in a fierce sparring match. The proprietress was no less skilled, far surpassing Sun Bu'er in combat. However, she didn't launch a direct attack. Instead, she groped Sun Bu'er, seemingly checking for anything amiss. After a moment, the proprietress suddenly stopped, saying, "Alright! I'm not fighting you anymore! It's my fault for not being hospitable. I'll have someone bring you food and drinks as an apology." With that, she left with a fawning smile.
Xiaoyao Lang sat to the side, watching the two's moves. He was pondering whether the landlady's fists and palms also had their own techniques. If so, just as swords have their way of the sword, fists should have their way of the fist, and palms their way of the palm; they are all on the same path, and thus all can counter each other's moves. The landlady was fast, so she was able to dodge Sun Bu'er's sword strikes every time. After a long while, Xiaoyao Lang was completely absorbed in his thoughts.
Zu Sanqian laughed, "You stinking woman, it's good that you know what's good for you. Hurry up and bring the wine and dishes." With that, the three of them sat down at a table next to Xiaoyao Lang. Sun Bu'er saw the sword on his table, her eyes lit up, and she exclaimed, "The Black-Clad Sword!"
Wu Laosi: "Second Brother! What Black Broken Sword?"
Sun Bu'er gave a look, and then the three of them walked towards Xiaoyao Lang. Xiaoyao Lang instantly realized what was going on, and when he saw the three of them, he was stunned for a moment, and said indifferently, "What do you want to do?"
Sun Bu'er laughed and said, "Young hero! May I borrow your sword for a look? Just by looking at the scabbard, I can tell it's an extraordinary sword. I'd like to feast my eyes on it."
Without much thought, Xiaoyao Lang casually picked up the sword, handed it to Sun Bu'er, and said, "Hmm, take a look!"
Sun Bu'er smiled as he received the sword, opened the scabbard an inch, his eyes gleaming, and then immediately sheathed it again.
Zu Sanqian: "Hey, Second Brother! Pull it out and take a look!"
Seeing this, Wu Laosi was also unhappy and shouted, "That's right! We haven't seen it yet!"
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