Chapter 56: Teach Me Sword Practice

Cang Li, shocked, couldn't catch her words for a moment.

And Yuan Yao continued, "Third Senior Brother, let's go to Cloud Net City together!"

Cloud Net City?!

Upon hearing those three words, Cang Li immediately realized, looking at Yuan Yao with uncertainty: "What are you going to Cloud Net City for?"

Yuan Yao said righteously: "Of course, as a relief worker of the Carefree Sect."

Cang Li's mouth twitched slightly.

"They don't need a Foundation Establishment Realm initial-stage disciple like you to provide support."

Hearing this, Yuan Yao indignantly picked up her chopsticks and then slurped a few mouthfuls of noodles angrily.

Cang Li tapped the table and said in a low voice: "Listen, Yuan Yao, don't think about running off to Cloud Net City. For now, I'll keep an eye on you. Your wounds haven't healed, and you're too weak—going would only cause trouble. Besides, aren't you supposed to take part in the Ninth Province Sect Grand Competition? In a month, you'll have to participate in the sect's internal election. Stay put on Heavenly Martial Peak and cultivate properly; don't entertain these nonsense ideas."

Yuan Yao continued slurping her noodles, pretending not to hear.

Seeing this, Cang Li knew she definitely still wanted to go to Cloud Net City.

"Yuan Yao, you stubborn fool! I'll tell Master about this tomorrow—no, I'm going to tell Master right now!"

Saying that, Cang Li was about to get up.

Yuan Yao quickly grabbed him, "Third Senior Brother! I'm not going, I don't want to go now."

Cang Li turned to look at her.

Yuan Yao blinked her beautiful big eyes, putting on a slightly pleading expression.

"Really?"

"Really! I promise!"

"I don't believe you; swear on it."

"Is this little thing worth swearing over? If I really went, wouldn't I be haunted by heart demons for the rest of my life? Third Senior Brother, can you bear to see me fall to this state?" Yuan Yao lowered her head.

Cang Li, also at a loss, looked at Yuan Yao and asked: "Why do you want to go to Cloud Net City?"

Yuan Yao said: "Because I'm curious, and Eldest Senior Brother and the others are there too."

She really was curious about everything happening in Cloud Net City, but more importantly, she had only about ten days left to live.

She had also thought: Should I first try to win over the people of the Carefree Sect?

But she couldn't bring herself to be harsh toward the Carefree Sect's members, nor did she want to force them.

He first coaxed her: "Suppress your curiosity for now; once your wounds are fully healed, I'll consider whether to take you."

"Mm-hmm." Yuan Yao nodded in agreement.

She also first steadied Third Senior Brother.

So he wouldn't go and complain to Master.

Moreover, if she were to go to Cloud Net City, she'd also need to make thorough preparations, not act recklessly as she did when heading to Wuduan Senlin.

After finishing her noodles, Yuan Yao started urging Cang Li to leave.

"You're in such a hurry to kick me out? Yuan Yao, do you have any conscience?"

Yuan Yao earnestly explained: "Third Senior Brother, it's not that I lack conscience; I need to cultivate!"

"No way, you're that diligent?" Cang Li gave Yuan Yao a doubtful look.

Yuan Yao nodded solemnly.

Cang Li froze for a moment; before he could react, Yuan Yao shoved him out, and the door slammed shut with a bang.

Cang Li: "……"

He felt rather conflicted.

Because his little junior sister had gone from being a lazybones to a little overachiever.

After closing her room door, Yuan Yao immediately returned to her bed, took out the Inheritance Key, infused it with spiritual power, and let her consciousness return once more to that pure white space.

She continued practicing her mental power.

…

On his way back to his residence, Cang Li ran into Lu Xiangxiang.

And Lu Xiangxiang was actually practicing swordsmanship.

This sword technique… it looks somewhat familiar.

Just as the answer was about to surface in Cang Li's mind, Lu Xiangxiang's voice interrupted his thoughts.

"Third Senior Brother!" Lu Xiangxiang sensed someone approaching, hurriedly stopped her motion, and quickly sheathed her long sword.

Perhaps because she was too rushed, a faint hint of panic flickered across her face, barely noticeable.

However, when Cang Li's gaze met hers, that hint of panic vanished instantly, replaced by a faint smile.

"It's so late, and you're still practicing sword?" Cang Li walked over.

Lu Xiangxiang lowered her eyes: "In the Wuduan Mijing, because I was too weak, I couldn't help you, so I decided to work harder, to raise my cultivation, so that I could assist you in the future."

Cang Li stared for a moment; he didn't know what to say for a while.

Yao Yao suddenly changed from lazy to diligent, and even this newly arrived Seventh Junior Sister is a hardworking, ambitious person……

He suddenly felt that he himself was really too lazy.

If this continues, he will surely fall behind their pace.

Thinking of this, Cang Li said to Lu Xiangxiang: "Then you keep practicing diligently."

Having said that, he quickly left.

Lu Xiangxiang didn't expect him to leave so quickly; her expression shifted for a moment.

She withdrew her gaze, redrew her sword from its sheath, and continued practicing.

She needed to quickly raise her cultivation; only then could she infiltrate the Carefree Sect's forbidden grounds and seize that secret treasure.

…

The next day.

Lu Xiangxiang received a message from Qian Jue Shan, and after arriving at the Heaven-Determined Pavilion, she discovered that a mentor from Heavenly Martial Peak was also present.

The man seated above spoke, "Xiangxiang, for now you should follow Mentor Qi for practice."

Lu Xiangxiang's complexion shifted slightly upon hearing it; she said unhappily, "Master, if you don't wish to teach me, you can say so directly—there's no need to have others teach me. Moreover, you are my master!"

Mentor Qi, standing nearby, looked slightly embarrassed after listening.

Qian Jue Shan stared at her without changing expression.

Lu Xiangxiang's heart jumped, and she softened her tone, "Master, if you are too busy to teach me personally, then let me study on my own."

After all, in her previous life, everything Qian Jue Shan was supposed to teach her has already been taught.

She has also learned it.

Now, she only needs to improve her cultivation.

Qian Jue Shan said calmly, "If that's the case, it's up to you. You may consult me at any time. Heavenly Martial Peak has a Library Pavilion where you can find a suitable cultivation method."

Seeing his indifference, Lu Xiangxiang felt a vague displeasure.

"Yes." Lu Xiangxiang lowered her head.

…

Meanwhile.

Yuan Yao was still immersed in cultivating her spiritual power.

After about two hours, Yuan Yao finally withdrew her consciousness, and cold sweat appeared on her forehead.

She was so exhausted that she lay on the bed, closed her eyes, and rested for a while.

Then she quickly turned over, got out of bed, left the bamboo hut, ran to Ying Wuji's house, and knocked on the door.

Soon, the high‑ponytailed youth dressed in black opened the door.

"Youngest Senior Brother, quick, teach me swordsmanship!" Yuan Yao's eyes sparkled as she looked at him, "I want to practice the most domineering and ruthless sword technique!"

Ying Wuji raised an inquisitive eyebrow and reached out to probe her forehead.

"I'm not ill."

Yuan Yao slapped his hand away.

"Teach me quickly!" Yuan Yao urged, explaining that she hadn't gone to her own master because she believed her master would certainly forbid her from sword practice while injured.

"The most domineering and ruthless sword technique?"

"Correct."

"Really want to learn?"

Yuan Yao nodded with hopeful eyes.

"Want it!"