Li Xian took the longsword, flicking his wrist to display a flourish. The sword humd pleasantly, exuding elegance and grace.
Madam Wen’s bright eyes sparkled, and a white snake flew out from her sleeve. Upon closer inspection, it was actually a slender and soft longsword.
Anticipation for the combining sword techniques had been long awaited.
The Yin Yang Immortal Lovers Sword divides the sword into Yin and Yang Manuals. Taken separately, neither swordsmanship could be considered superior swordsmanship.
However, when combined, the complete sword manual surpasses ordinary superior swordsmanship in power. At the mont of unison, Yin and Yang Qi interweave, invisibly nourishing the Sword Master.
It strengthens the body, lengthens life, dispels inner demons, heals injuries... The effects are so vast and beneficial, they leave one in awe.
Madam Wen obtained this swordsmanship. She frequently studied the sword manual, wishing to rge the combined sword techniques into one...
Hoping to practice alone, enjoying the many wondrous facets.
But the superior swordsmanship is abstruse and complex. Its principles span the vastness of the universe, the joys of gender. These are matters Madam Wen couldn’t comprehend.
At this mont, the two swords first clashed.
Madam Wen felt a tremor in her heart, the sensation growing more intense than before. "This one is worth cultivating, but if he were to truly rge with , he might still not be qualified. Yet... it’s rare to find soone to practice this swordsmanship with, I’ll just endure. After all... his appearance isn’t bad either."
With initiative, she swung the second sword.
"Madam, watch my sword." Li Xian was full of joy, casting aside the constraints of status to freely display his swordsmanship.
At this ti, he thrust a sword, utilizing the "Tiger Falling in Pingyang Style," which is steeped in legend. It’s said that among the Yin Yang Immortal Lovers, the Yang Sword Master was initially a great talent of the world, once injured, losing all martial arts.
The Yin Sword Master, however, did not console him, challenging him daily to duels, defeating him every ti. The Yang Sword Master, full of resentnt, then created the "Tiger Falling in Pingyang Style."
For this reason, this move is one where the weak battle the strong. The sword move inclines downward, like a wounded fierce tiger struggling to kill.
Later transford, it beca a nostalgic teasing sword move between the two.
Li Xian and Madam Wen certainly are not the Yin Yang Sword Masters, but their current situation is quite similar. Naturally, Madam Wen used the "Tiger Tail Capture" style.
When Madam Wen practiced the "Yin Sword," she found it incomprehensible. This "Tiger Tail Capture" was abrupt and unfounded, unlike a Yin sword move, and she couldn’t grasp the essence of the sword.
At this mont, the two swords joined.
She maneuvered skillfully, using the sword as if capturing an attacking fierce tiger with her hand. The sword swung left, and with Li Xian’s lesser strength, he had to move to the left.
It was as if a tiger fell into Pingyang, its tail caught and flung around. In a daze, Madam Wen felt more aligned with the Yin Sword Master.
Here she understood the sword’s essence; it was not about killing, but about playing.
She smiled gently, playful thoughts erged. The sword swung left and right, like an elder sister teasing a playful child.
Madam Wen stood stationary, using just one sword to make Li Xian dodge left and right at tis.
[Dual Swords Unite, ntal State Compatible, Skill Level 268]
A heartless person cannot wield a sword full of emotion.
A deeply affectionate person cannot wield a cold, heartless sword.
The era of the Yin Yang Sword Companions is long past, and their life stories unknown to people. But one can glimpse so from their swordsmanship...
Unconsciously, Madam Wen was imrsed in the swordsmanship, her thoughts leading everywhere, devoid of emotions themselves, yet the swordsmanship was full of feelings. The lingering emotions within the sword led one’s mind astray.
Since entering the Jianghu, countless have pursued her, Lady Zhe Jian being both a renowned and infamous na. Yet never did she once feel love.
She could undergo a rebirth and change her bones, but the person remained unchanged. Though she cultivated a clear heart, desires persisted. At this mont, infused with the sword’s affections, she sensed another emotion.
She was completely unaware of it at the mont, only feeling strange, yet finding joy in it.
As the sword montum slowed, Madam Wen naturally executed a move, "Swear to the Heavens." Afterwards, she felt her whole body drained of Inner Qi.
Her strength was self-sealed.
Madam Wen was startled, and as Li Xian attacked with his sword, even with her experience, her steps faltered slightly.
The move "Swear to the Heavens" was, in fact, a technique for the Yin Sword Master to self-seal cultivation.
It’s a result of the Yang Sword Master consistently losing duels, persuading the Yin Sword Master to swear by heaven to not use cultivation or other techniques, to compete with just the simplest swordsmanship.
Used in actual combat, it seals the opponent’s ridians and Inner Qi. The lethality is unparalleled.
[Dual Swords Unite, Swordsmanship Advances, Skill Level 259]
Although Li Xian was also influenced by the sword montum, entwined in the tender emotions, his mind was firm, knowing his desires. As a poor family child under the control of others, how could he dare speak of love?
He also noticed that Madam’s sword had slowed.
At this mont, his sole intent was to defeat Madam, aligning with the Yang Sword Master’s thoughts.
In the courtyard, the sound of two swords clashing echoed.
With each clash, the Yang Qi within Li Xian and the Yin Qi within Madam Wen rged along the sword, feeding back into their bodies.
It was indescribably comforting.
"To defeat now is too soon," Madam Wen, with her profound swordsmanship mastery, truly had no reason to lose. At that mont, she laughed, and with a quick thrust, aid at Li Xian’s opening.
Li Xian’s Setting Sun Bloodsword had just reached [Minor Achievent].
But faced with such a gap, after several parries, he was still defeated.
Madam Wen’s brows relaxed, her red lips about to speak. Li Xian’s progress in swordsmanship this ti was more fulfilling and exhilarating than the last union of dual swords.
"Tomorrow, I shall enter the tower to practice alchemy."
"The matters of the manor, leave them to you to handle."
"If that is clear, then leave now."
Madam Wen flicked her sleeve.
Li Xian picked himself up, "Yes!" After walking a few steps, he asked, "Madam, may I ask in advance, how long will your alchemy take?"
Madam Wen replied, "Perhaps thirty days, it’s hard to say precisely."
Li Xian said, "Then I shall congratulate Madam in advance, for refining the Treasure Pill."
Madam Wen glanced at the sky, seeing it was already late at night. She felt a slight daze, sitting cross-legged to adjust her breathing.
The swordsmanship was indeed wondrous, offering her great benefits as well.
A distinguished Lady Zhe Jian wouldn’t let a single swordsmanship tie her emotions unwittingly. Once detached from the sword montum, she would gradually pull away.
Yet the closeness that erged naturally during the union would linger subconsciously.
...
...
The next day.
The madam entered the Alchemy Tower, beginning her secluded alchemy practice.
Li Xian took charge of the overall power, overseeing the estate’s operations. Do not underestimate this authority; there are over four hundred nursing ho mbers, over a thousand servants, and when combined with maidservants, cooks, and staff, the number surpasses thousands.
If you also count the tenant farrs and laborers outside the estate, the total easily exceeds ten thousand, or even tens of thousands.
All of whom are under Li Xian’s command.
[Skill Level 1]
[Skill Level 1]
Li Xian steadily practiced his martial arts. Every two days, he would consu a bite of essence at, cleansing his physical impurities.
There was a rhythm to consuming essence at. One should avoid overeating, as a disciplined intake yields the best results. A bite every two days purifies the body to translucence.
"Li Xian!"
On this day.
Li Xian mounted his horse, intending to patrol. On his return, he noticed traces of the rebellion army, who seed unaware of their destination. If they were headed to Qingning County, it would be disastrous.
Thus, he decided to utilize the early sky, riding far for patrol.
As he was leaving the estate, Qiuyue intercepted him.
"Miss Qiuyue, what do you need from ?" Li Xian asked.
"You rogue, how rude of you to not dismount when speaking to soone." Qiuyue raised her head proudly and said.
Li Xian clasped his hands and replied, "I’m about to patrol, making it inconvenient to dismount. If it’s not urgent, Miss Qiuyue, I can listen to you upon my return." Noticing Qiuyue’s unfriendly approach, he didn’t bother with pleasantries.
Qiuyue, enraged, blocked the horse, saying, "Hold it!"
Li Xian gently stroked the horse’s back, saying, "If Miss Qiuyue has sothing to say, she should just say it."
Qiuyue retorted, "Hmph, I’m here to tell you. You better not get carried away." Li Xian asked, "What am I getting carried away about?"
Qiuyue sneered, "What are you pretending for? Madam is making alchemy, which granted you this power. You were once a servant who couldn’t even afford food or a bath, and now you’ve ascended to the madam’s aide, affecting the fate of thousands with a single word."
"I bet you’re feeling elated now, holding great power, appearing majestic and impressive."
Li Xian smiled, realizing Qiuyue’s intentions, finding it laughable, "So what?"
Qiuyue angrily said, "Hmph, I’m telling you. Your accomplishnts today are entirely due to the madam’s novelty. Once this feeling fades, you and Pang Long are no different. The most important person to the madam is !"
Li Xian chuckled, "Alright, it’s you." He nudged the horse, holding the reins. The horse leapt over Qiuyue’s head.
The splashed mud stained Qiuyue’s clothes.
"You!" Qiuyue was furious, her face turning livid, feeling humiliated.
But her martial arts skills were low, and there was nothing she could do. She could only watch as Li Xian confidently rode off, paying her no heed.
He exited the estate.
Li Xian rode for dozens of miles, just to check for any trace of the Yellow Dragon Army.
"The Qiong Heavenly Mansion is located in the Southern Domain, relatively barren compared to other prefecture cities and states. Over the years, chaos in the Great Wu has brought rebellion forces erging like bamboo shoots."
"But none have truly reached Qingning County. Hopefully, it remains so this ti." Li Xian muttered.
After roaming everywhere and seeing no signs of the rebel army, he felt slightly relieved.
He only returned to the estate when the sky turned black.
In this manner.
Li Xian’s life was tranquil yet progressive. Though Qiuyue disliked Li Xian, she dared not to rebel. First, she couldn’t beat Li Xian. Second, the madam’s regard for Li Xian was genuine. Qiuyue, skilled at reading people, understood this.
On this day...
The sky was clear.
In the Commander’s Courtyard.
[Innate Washing Fetus Image]
[Skill Level: 69/81]
[Skill Level 1]
[Skill Level 1]
Li Xian opened the treasure box, sliced a piece of small at, and swallowed it... A steady stream of essence flowed throughout his body.
Li Xian’s breathing was deep and prolonged.
The thin impurities were washed out, and Li Xian was surrounded by pure energy, resembling a mystical sage ditating within the mist.
The presence of such a unique scene was enough to indicate his extraordinary form.
Suddenly, his heart trembled... The pure energy around him transford into five-colored brilliance, entangling his body.
This is... a sign of the "Rebirth Appearance" revealing itself after thoroughly cleansing the fetus body.
A Martial Artist’s Rebirth Appearance varies greatly, so are advantageous, while others are not. Whenever a Martial Artist reveals their appearance, it’s akin to a gamble.
But this gamble is unavoidable.
Li Xian’s breathing was long and steady... Soon, all the unusual sights vanished.
Only his brow showed a new red mole.
His originally handso face, with the exhibition of his true form, beca even more handso, with an added layer of mystery.
"What is this appearance? I’ll ask the madam once she’s out." Li Xian touched the red mole on his brow.
In so past lives, a red mole in the brow on a Buddhist family face signified compassion and wisdom. However, in contrast, Li Xian’s red mole was long and vertical, with a hint of gold upon closer inspection.
There was no sense of benevolent salvation. Instead, it accentuated his brow and eyes, making him appear imposing and unique.
Examining himself in a bronze mirror, staring long enough, one could discern an aura that was sowhat demonic or sinister.
"Strange, how can soone as honest and unassuming as have such a peculiar ’Rebirth Appearance’." Li Xian rubbed his cheek.
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