Chapter 586: BECAUSE I

“Why would Lord Yueying…?” Li Ke asked curiously.

She had been under her master’s tutelage for so many years and had rarely seen Yueying take human form.

“Just came out for a walk, and to keep Yue Ling company.”

That’s what she said, but her idea of “going out for a walk” was just watching Yue Ling play games here for days.

And right now!

Chi Jiu Yu was still soothing her sentient sword inside her mind.

She knew her sentient sword had always idolized Yueying.

In the past, she had even used that as an excuse to assign her sword plenty of “training.”

Ssshh~!

Recalling everything that had happened in the Yueying Secret Realm back in Xuanjian City, she felt a chill run down the back of her skull.

Absolutely must not let her out!

Immediately, Chi Jiu Yu replied inwardly:

“It’s a bit too sudden to just let you out like this, isn’t it? I need to find a proper reason first and ask Yueying’s opinion, right?”

Upon hearing this, the emerald-gold sword instantly fell silent.

“Fine.”

Even after all this time, she still acted this way—easily swayed whenever Yueying was involved. She could write flawless mission reports, her intelligence barely one notch below her master’s…

Chi Jiu Yu muttered inwardly, glancing at Yue Ling, who was still playing games beside her.

Just then, the dazzling screen froze, leaving only a massive “WIN” character.

“Phew!”

Yue Ling exhaled deeply and leaned back.

Then she turned around, sizing up Chi Jiu Yu.

“You’re back!”

“...”

I’m right here standing in front of you!

Chi Jiu Yu grumbled inwardly, pulling a brand-new box from her storage ring and handing it over.

“Here! The limited-edition collaborative controller for The Supreme Return Path, just as I promised.”

She hadn’t even used the “Immortal Sword” brand for her dealings at the Supreme Dao Sect—her own name had proven more useful!

Sigh~

She had seriously underestimated the value of “The Number One Prodigy of the Ten Thousand Realms.”

Yue Ling’s eyes lit up, and she quickly reached out to take it.

“Thanks so much!”

“Who’s who between us?” Chi Jiu Yu waved her hand grandly. “Just support me when I run for Sect Leader!”

“Mm-hmm!”

Yue Ling happily tore open the packaging, nodding eagerly.

Li Ke: “...”

This damn fish is bribing right here!

Wait—

Didn’t she say she’d prepared only four gifts?!

“By the way, why aren’t you playing games with your master? Why come to your aunt’s place?”

“Because the Phantom Ancestor came! The Master said I didn’t look like an Immortal Sword, so he told me to go find somewhere else to play.”

Chi Jiu Yu’s cave had been renovated again, and all those things had been packed up and taken away during her drunken episode last time.

Plus, she herself wasn’t around—there’d be nothing fun to do there anyway.

“So you came to your aunt’s place?”

“Exactly!”

And once she started playing, she couldn’t leave anymore…

The equipment here at the Sword Ancestor’s place is just that good.

“You really...”

Chi Jiu Yu had barely spoken two words when the sentient voice of the emerald-gold sword echoed again in her mind.

Though still excited, it only asked when she could finally come out to meet Yueying…

It made Chi Jiu Yu feel slightly guilty for continuing to deceive her.

After all, her sentient sword was obedient, cooked for her, and even helped write mission reports…

Screw it!

Let it be!

“Lord Yueying… my sentient sword wants to meet you. Could you…?”

Hearing this, Li Ke stared at Chi Jiu Yu in disbelief.

This damn fish, so rebellious—would she really address someone like that?

Yue Ling also snapped her head up, staring at Chi Jiu Yu, suddenly heartbroken.

You’ve never even called me “Lord Yue Ling”!

Yueying’s expression remained calm: “Let her out.”

Shhh!

The moment the words left her lips, a flash of emerald-gold light shot from Chi Jiu Yu’s forehead, forming a simple, ancient emerald-gold sword that hovered gently in midair.

“Y-Yueying Lord!” came a clear, slightly childish voice.

Perhaps from the thrill of meeting her idol, the blade trembled slightly.

“Hmm, good.”

When they first met, she was merely a sentient spark, lacking even full awareness.

Now she possessed full consciousness and could even speak.

From a sword’s perspective, this progress was remarkably swift.

Though Yueying spoke with her usual impassive expression, the emerald-gold sword was thrilled.

“Fish-Fish Master! Training!” she exclaimed happily.

Fish-Fish Master?

Li Ke’s gaze turned peculiar—Chi Jiu Yu’s sentient sword was strange too.

But Chi Jiu Yu no longer cared; her eyes were vacant.

Of course!

Of course she couldn’t escape it…

“Your previous training had little effect,” Yueying said coolly.

Oh no!

Yet the clear, childish voice pulled Chi Jiu Yu’s thoughts back.

“It helped!”

The emerald-gold sword declared firmly.

“Learning, good! Training, good! I can, make spells! Write reports!”

Huh?!

Chi Jiu Yu’s eyes regained their luster.

“...”

Yueying paused, and her eternally cold expression briefly softened into a faint smile.

“If you like it, that’s enough.”

Sentient swords have different temperaments—just as she preferred staying by her master’s side, and Yue Ling loved running around and playing games.

She could tell this little one genuinely believed it was wonderful to help her sword master.

A…

Hardworking type of sword spirit?

This damn fish really has good luck.

Li Ke muttered inwardly.

…

…

About ten minutes later.

Li Ke, Chi Jiu Yu, and Yue Ling walked out of the Sword Ancestor’s Hall.

“Then, Sister, Yue Ling, I’m heading back!” Chi Jiu Yu called out loudly.

Then she bolted down the mountain as fast as she could.

Watching Chi Jiu Yu’s retreating figure, Yue Ling hugged the controller, looking somewhat downcast.

“You shouldn’t take it too seriously,” Li Ke said, trying to comfort her. “That damn fish is rebellious through and through—she only called him that because she needed something.”

Yue Ling blinked: “Really?”

"Of course it's true—you'll know when she needs something from you."

When she needs something from me...

She blinked her eyes: "During the sect leader election?"

"I'm not sure about that," Li Ke shrugged. "Anyway, don't dwell on this small matter—let's go!"

Saying this, Li Ke also left.