Chapter 725

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Let me show you—this is the thoughtful courtesy of the Luofu people when they teach and pass on their art! Even if she's a disciple, I'll personally bring her here.

Thus line 1 translation:

"Let you see, this is the thoughtful courtesy of the Luofu people when they teach and pass on their art! Even if it's a disciple, I will personally bring her over."

But we need to keep the exclamation and tone. Let's translate more naturally:

"Let you see — this is the thoughtful courtesy with which the Luofu people teach and pass on their art! Even if it's a disciple, I will personally bring her over."

Check: "the thoughtful courtesy of the Luofu people when they teach and pass on their art". Good.

Now output: 【1】 "Let you see — this is the thoughtful courtesy with which the Luofu people teach and pass on their art! Even if it's a disciple, I will personally bring her over."

But we need to keep the opening and closing quotes? The source had 「「... 」」 (double quotes inside?). Actually it starts with 「「 then content then 」」. That's like a quoted speech within quotes? Might be nested quotes. We could preserve as double quotes: ""Let you see — this is the thoughtful courtesy..."" But we can just use single quotes? Safer to keep as English double quotes for the outer speech. We'll just output: 【1】 "Let you see — this is the thoughtful courtesy with which the Luofu people teach and pass on their art! Even if it's a disciple, I will personally bring her over."

Now 【2】:

Yan Qing closed his eyes, lifted his chin proudly, and said, "As the host, I'll teach Miss San Yue the essence of Luofu swordsmanship so she can win a decisive victory on the arena. After that, you won't be able to nitpick Luofu swordsmanship anymore."

The names: Yan Qing, San Yue Xiaojie, Luofu swordsmanship, arena, and the idiom "comment on merits and flaws".

Translation:

"Yan Qing closed his eyes, lifted his chin somewhat proudly, and said, 'As the host, I will impart the essence of Luofu swordsmanship to San Yue Xiaojie, and then let her win a complete victory on the arena. By then, you won't be able to criticize the merits and flaws of Luofu swordsmanship anymore, right?'"

Check punctuation: We'll keep quotes.

Now 【3】:

"Just wait there. Let me show you how the swordsmen of the Zhuming Immortal Vessel dote on their disciples." Yunli snorted, took out a package from behind her, opened it, and inside was a set of clothing rich in Immortal Vessel flair.

Yunli—Zhuming Immortal Vessel's swordsmen dote on their disciples. Yunli snorted, pulled out a package, opened it, and inside was a set of clothing rich in Immortal Vessel flair.

Translation:

"'Step aside and watch. Let me show you how the swordsmen of the Zhuming Immortal Vessel dote on their disciples.' Yunli snorted, pulled out a package from behind her, opened it, and inside was actually a set of clothing with a strong Immortal Vessel flair."

Now 【4】:

San Yueqi, come quick! This is the reverse apprenticeship gift from your master; I hope you make good use of it.

San Yueqi, as your master, I hope you make good use of the 【reverse apprenticeship gift】.

Thus:

"San Yueqi, come quick — this is the reverse apprenticeship gift your master prepared for you; I hope you make good use of it."

Now 【5】:

San Yueqi's eyes widened: "Is this... Immortal Vessel clothing? It's so beautiful!"

Translation:

"San Yueqi's eyes went wide: 'This is… Immortal Vessel clothing? How pretty!'"

Now 【6】:

Practicing swordsmanship requires coordination of body and footwork; this outfit is tailored to fit closely, allowing easy movement. I also specially prepared some small accessories, which took me a lot of thought.

Translation:

"Practicing swordsmanship requires coordination of body technique and footwork; this outfit is tailored to fit closely, making movement easy. I also specially prepared some small accessories, which took me quite a bit of thought."

Now 【7】:

Master Yunli is really kind to me!

Translation:

"'Master Yunli is really good to me!'"

Now 【8】:

"That's only natural!" Yunli glanced proudly at Yan Qing beside her and whispered, "See? What do you have to compare with me? I'll have San Yueqi learn the essence of Zhuming Immortal Vessel swordsmanship so she can win the arena with my sword—hmph!"

Yunli, Yan Qing, San Yueqi, Zhuming Immortal Vessel swordsmanship, win in the arena.

Translation:

"'Of course!' Yunli glanced at Yan Qing beside her with a smug look, then said softly, 'You see? What do you have to compare with me? I will have San Yueqi learn the essence of Zhuming Immortal Vessel swordsmanship and let her win the arena with my sword, heh heh!'"

Now 【9】:

—— (just a separator line). We need to output 【9】 with its translation. The line is just "——". Probably it's a divider. We should translate as nothing? But we must output something. The line contains only em dash? We'll translate as an em dash? Or maybe it's just a separator, we can output empty? But instruction: Keep each translation on a SINGLE output line. Return ONLY the 【N】 lines. Nothing else. So we need to output 【9】 and then the translation of that line. The line is "——". We can translate as "——" (keep same). Or maybe it's a scene break, we can translate as "— —"? I'd output the same: "——". So 【9】 ——

Now 【10】:

Dragon Clan.

Thus 【10】 Dragon Clan.

Now 【11】:

What... what is a reverse apprenticeship gift?

Translation:

"'Re... reverse apprenticeship gift, what is that?'"

Now 【12】:

Kaisar was stunned; despite being over twenty years old, this was still the first time he'd heard of such a thing existing. It's as absurd as him going to Cassell Academy to study, only for the school to try to give him tuition money instead.

Let's produce:

"Kaisar was stunned; despite being over twenty years old, this was still the first time he'd heard of such a thing existing. It's as absurd as him going to Cassell Academy to study, only for the school to try to give him tuition money instead."

Now 【13】:

The key is that these two kids are actually quite serious.

Translation:

"The key is, these two kids are actually quite serious about it."

Now 【14】:

"They're just competing with each other," Chu Zihang said. "However, their sword styles are completely different, their philosophies differ too, so San Yueqi might need to wield a light sword in her left hand and a heavy sword in her right, using both simultaneously to maintain balance between her two masters."

Chu Zihang, San Yueqi, light sword, heavy sword.

Translation:

"'They're just competing against each other.' Chu Zihang said, 'However, their sword paths are completely different, their philosophies differ too; I'm afraid San Yueqi will have to wield a light sword in her left hand and a heavy sword in her right, using both swords simultaneously to maintain the balance between her two masters.'"

Now 【15】:

"... Um, are you serious? Not everyone has Yunli's strength." Kaisar gazed out the window at the Tokyo Tower shrouded in night, "But if a newcomer like San Yueqi wants to learn swordsmanship, how do you think she could practice more quickly?"

Kaisar, San Yueqi, Yunli, Tokyo Tower.

Translation:

"'... Uh, are you serious? Not everyone has Yunli's strength.' Kaisar gazed at the Tokyo Tower shrouded in night mist, 'But if a novice like San Yueqi wants to learn swordsmanship, how do you think she can practice faster?'"

Now 【16】:

"Hmm..." Chu Zihang thought for a moment, "Kill more dead warriors."

dead warrior.

Translation:

"Hmm…" Chu Zihang thought for a moment, "Kill more dead warriors."

Now 【17】:

Damn, no wonder you're from the Execution Department, a budding killer.

Now 【18】:

"... I mean, as fast as possible." Kaisar added.

Translation:

"'... I mean, as fast as possible.' Kaisar added."

Now 【19】:

Chu Zihang stared blankly: "Killing more dead warriors might require taking on several S-rank missions in a row at the academy."

dead warrior, S-rank.

Translation:

"Chu Zihang had a blank expression: 'Killing more dead warriors might require taking on several S-rank missions in a row at the academy.'"

Now 【20】:

"..." Kaisar rubbed his forehead, "Alright, I kinda get what you mean—you're saying that for a newcomer to improve, the opponent is important, right?"

Translation:

"'...' Kaisar rubbed his forehead, 'Alright, I roughly get what you mean. You're saying that if a novice wants to improve, the opponent is important, right?'"

Now 【21】:

Chu Zihang nodded: "Yeah, it'd best be someone you could fight to the death with—not your own teachers, since they'd hold back. If it's San Yueqi in the Heavenly Canopy, I'd suggest starting the first lesson by cutting down the Abundant Monstrosities."

San Yueqi in the Heavenly Canopy, abundant monstrosities, start chopping.

Translation:

"Chu Zihang nodded: 'Well, it's best to be the kind that fights with your life on the line; it can't be your own teacher, since they'd hold back. If it's San Yueqi in the Heavenly Canopy, I suggest the first lesson start by hacking at abundant monstrosities.'"

Now 【22】:

—— (separator). We'll output same.

Now 【23】:

Hmph, I'm not unprepared either.

Translation:

"'Hmph, I'm not unprepared either.'"

Now 【24】:

San Yueqi couldn't contain her joy: "Does Master Yan Qing also have a gift for me?"

Translation:

"San Yueqi couldn't help but rejoice: 'Does Master Yan Qing also have a gift for me?'"

Now 【25】:

Since Miss San Yue has come to learn swordsmanship, she certainly needs a suitable weapon, so I hastily arranged a pair of swords. Yan Qing took out the twin swords he had prepared beforehand and handed them to San Yueqi, "Unfortunately, time was tight and I couldn't have a craftsman make custom ones. I did my best to pick weapons that look good and have a weight suitable for beginners. If Miss San Yue doesn't mind, that would be great."

San Yue Xiaojie, a pair of swords, twin swords, beginners.

Translation:

"'Since San Yue Xiaojie has come to learn swordsmanship, she certainly needs a handy weapon, so I stayed up late to prepare a pair of swords.' Yan Qing took out the twin swords he had prepared beforehand and handed them to San Yue Xiaojie, 'Unfortunately, time was tight and I couldn't have a craftsman custom-make them. I did my best to pick weapons that look good and have a weight suitable for beginners. If San Yue Xiaojie doesn't dislike them, that would be great.'"

Now 【26】:

Thank you, Master Yan Qing!

Translation:

"'Thank you, Master Yan Qing!'"

Now 【27】:

Seeing San Yueqi solemnly accept it, Yan Qing glanced proudly at Yunli: "Didn't expect that, did you, Yunli?"

Now 【28】:

Yunli crossed her arms angrily, refusing to back down: "Hmph, the real showdown has only just begun."

Translation:

"Yunli, furious, put her hands on her hips and refused to back down: 'Hmph, the real showdown has only just begun.'"

Now 【29】:

This apprenticeship is really worthwhile! But I have a feeling things are starting to take a strange turn.

Translation:

"'This apprenticeship is really worth it! But I have a feeling things are starting to take a strange turn.'"

Now 【30】:

After a moment, San Yueqi, the sword cultivator dressed in Yunli's new outfit, made a grand entrance.

sword cultivator, San Yueqi, make a grand entrance.

Translation:

"After a moment, the sword cultivator San Yueqi, dressed in Yunli's new attire, made a grand entrance."

Now 【31】:

How is it, masters? Does this outfit suit me?

Translation:

"'How is it, masters? Does this outfit suit me?'"

Now 【32】:

Yunli nodded repeatedly: "Mm-hmm! As expected of the clothes I carefully picked out, they're perfect for us beautiful maiden swordswomen!"

Translation:

"Yunli nodded repeatedly: 'Mm-hmm! As expected of the clothing I carefully picked out, it's perfect for us beautiful maiden swordswomen!'"

Now 【33】:

Ahem! Let's cut the chatter and start the lesson. This person here is the Yunqi instructor I invited; let's first exchange a couple of moves with him in this first lesson.

Yunqi, the instructor I invited; exchange a couple of moves.

Translation:

"'Cough cough! Let's cut the small talk and start the lesson. The person beside me is Yunqi, the instructor I invited; let's exchange a couple of moves with him in this first lesson.'"

Now 【34】:

San Yueqi waved her hands repeatedly: "Huh? The first lesson is combat training?! Isn't that a bit too aggressive?"

Translation:

"San Yueqi waved her hands repeatedly: 'Eh? The first lesson is combat training?! Won't that be too aggressive?'"

Now 【35】:

I heard you've practiced archery and have a foundation in martial arts training, so of course the first lesson will test how solid your basics are. Come on, step forward and swing your sword in the way that feels most natural to you! Only by understanding your body habits can we know where to start and what to teach you.

archery, you've practiced archery and have a foundation in martial arts training, whether your foundation is solid.

Translation:

"'I heard you've practiced archery and have a foundation in martial arts training, so of course the first lesson will be to test how solid your foundation is. Come on, step forward and swing your sword in the way that feels most natural to you! Only by understanding your bodily habits can we know where to start and what to teach you.'"

Now 【36】:

—— (separator). We'll output same.

Now 【37】:

Silver Soul.

Thus 【37】 Silver Soul.

Now 【38】:

It's, it's so beautiful——!

Thus 【38】 "Too, too good-looking——!"

Now 【39】:

Xinba adjusted his glasses frame, its reflection showing San Yueqi's perfectly fitting new outfit: "No wonder she's a combat-type beautiful maiden! This outfit is simply too suitable!"

Thus translation:

"Xinba adjusted his glasses, his reflection showing San Yueqi's perfectly fitting new outfit: 'No wonder she's a combat-type beautiful maiden! This outfit is simply too suitable!'"

Now 【40】:

Mmm... but she's about to get beaten up, Alu. Shenle mumbled while eating vinegared kelp, "That instructor uncle looks so stern, doesn't seem like the type to go easy on someone. Facing such a master on her first sword grip, she feels she'll lose terribly."

Shenle, vinegared kelp, instructor uncle, go easy on someone.

"'Mmm… but she's about to get beaten up, Arlu.' Shenle said while munching on vinegared kelp, speaking unclearly, 'That instructor uncle looks so stern, he doesn't seem like the type to go easy on you. Facing such a strong opponent the first time you grip a sword, I feel you'll lose terribly.'"

Now 【41】:

No, you don't need to worry about this at all.

Translation:

"'No, you don't need to worry about that at all.'"

Now 【42】:

Yinshi lay on the sofa sipping strawberry milk and said casually, "You guys haven't heard? 'The pinker the hair, the fiercer the punch.' San Yueqi has now become the first swordsman of the train squad, and I dare say she'll soon become the strongest person in the entire train squad!"

Yinshi, strawberry milk, train squad, first swordsman, strongest person in the entire train squad.

Thus translation:

"Yinshi lay on the sofa, sipping strawberry milk, and said lightly, 'Haven't you heard? "The pinker the hair, the harder the hit." San Yueqi has now become the first swordsman of the train squad; I dare say, soon… she'll become the strongest person in the entire train squad!'"

Now 【43】:

Wait a minute! Yinsang, what are you even talking about? How could hair color possibly relate to combat power? Xinba couldn't help but retort, "Don't just casually apply Jump manga settings to the real world, okay? How could a beautiful maiden like San Yue possibly become stronger than the Dragon Lord?"

Yinsang, Xinba, Dragon Lord, Jump manga.

Thus translation:

"'Wait a minute! Yinsang, what are you even talking about? How could hair color possibly relate to combat strength?' Xinba couldn't help but retort, 'Don't just casually apply Jump manga settings to the real world, okay? How could a beautiful maiden like San Yue possibly become stronger than the Dragon Lord?'"

Now 【44】:

Heh heh… who knows? Yinsang suddenly flashed a meaningful smile, "In the galaxy, the most unrealistic things often turn out to be real~"

Yinsang, galaxy.

Thus translation:

"'Hehe… who knows?' Yinsang suddenly flashed a meaningful smile, 'In the galaxy, the most unrealistic things often turn out to be real~'"

Now 【45】:

—— (separator). We'll output same.

Now 【46】:

If you're ready, please face me!

I (humble).

"'If you're ready, please face me!'"

Now 【47】:

Yunqi slammed his weapon into the ground with a mighty presence, making a "thud" sound.

Yunqi, planted his weapon on the ground, made a "thud" sound.

Thus translation:

"Yunqi, with a fierce aura, planted his weapon on the ground, emitting a 'thud'."

Now 【48】:

Ah... haha... okay, okay... I'm ready... but you gotta go easy on me!

go easy on me.

Thus translation:

"'Ah… haha… okay, okay…… I'm ready…… but please go easy on me!'"

Now 【49】:

Although she was gripping the sword with both hands, San Yueqi felt like she was lost in a maze, unsure how to swing this sword, fearing that one careless move would let someone catch her opening, leaving her momentarily at a loss.

San Yueqi, at a loss, unable to act.

Thus translation:

"Although she gripped the sword with both hands, San Yueqi felt as if she were lost in a maze, unsure how to swing this sword, fearing that a single misstep would let someone catch her opening; for a moment she appeared somewhat at a loss."

Now 【50】:

There's nothing she can do—

Thus 【50】 "There was nothing she could do—"

Now 【51】:

She pulled out a cup of warm star taro boba from behind her, knelt on one knee, and presented it to Yan Qing.

a cup of warm star taro boba, presented it to Yan Qing.

Thus translation:

"She took out a cup of warm star taro boba from behind her, knelt on one knee, and presented it to Yan Qing."

Now 【52】:

Master, please have some tea!

master, please have tea.

Thus translation:

"'Master, please have some tea!'"

Now 【53】:

Yan Qing also noticed San Yueqi's nervousness, didn't decline, and immediately brandished his sword intending to demonstrate a move to his disciple.

San Yueqi, nervousness, did not decline, immediately brandished his sword intending to demonstrate a move to his disciple.

Thus translation:

"Yan Qing also noticed San Yueqi's nervousness, did not decline, and immediately brandished his sword, intending to demonstrate a move to his disciple."

Now 【54】:

Miss San Yue, watch this! Luofu swordsmanship emphasizes a light and nimble sword.

San Yue Xiaojie, Luofu swordsmanship, the sword moves lightly and nimbly.

Thus translation:

"'San Yue Xiaojie, watch closely! Luofu swordsmanship emphasizes a light and nimble sword.'"

Now we need to output each line as 【N】 translation on a single line. Ensure we keep the line breaks only between entries. No extra text.

Let's compile.

【1】 "Let you see — this is the thoughtful courtesy with which the Luofu people teach and pass on their art! Even if it's a disciple, I will personally bring her over."

"San Yueqi, come quick — this is the reverse apprenticeship gift your master prepared for you; I hope you make good use of it."

"San Yueqi's eyes went wide: 'This is… Immortal Vessel clothing? How pretty!'"

"'Master Yunli is really good to me!'"

——

Dragon Clan

"'Re... reverse apprenticeship gift, what is that?'"

"The key is, these two kids are actually quite serious about it."

"Hmm…" Chu Zihang thought for a moment, "Kill more dead warriors."

"Damn, no wonder you're from the Execution Department, a budding killer."

"'... I mean, as fast as possible.' Kaisar added."

"Chu Zihang had a blank expression: 'Killing more dead warriors might require taking on several S-rank missions in a row at the academy.'"

"'...' Kaisar rubbed his forehead, 'Alright, I roughly get what you mean. You're saying that if a novice wants to improve, the opponent is important, right?'"

——

"'Hmph, I'm not unprepared either.'"

"San Yueqi couldn't help but rejoice: 'Does Master Yan Qing also have a gift for me?'"

"'Thank you, Master Yan Qing!'"

"Seeing San Yueqi solemnly accept it, Yan Qing glanced proudly at Yunli: 'Didn't expect that, did you, Yunli?'"

"Yunli, furious, put her hands on her hips and refused to back down: 'Hmph, the real showdown has only just begun.'"

"'This apprenticeship is really worth it! But I have a feeling things are starting to take a strange turn.'"

"After a moment, the sword cultivator San Yueqi, dressed in Yunli's new attire, made a grand entrance."

"'How is it, masters? Does this outfit suit me?'"

"Yunli nodded repeatedly: 'Mm-hmm! As expected of the clothing I carefully picked out, it's perfect for us beautiful maiden swordswomen!'"

"'Cough cough! Let's cut the small talk and start the lesson. The person beside me is Yunqi, the instructor I invited; let's exchange a couple of moves with him in this first lesson.'"

"San Yueqi waved her hands repeatedly: 'Eh? The first lesson is combat training?! Won't that be too aggressive?'"

——

Silver Soul

"Too, too good-looking——!"

"Xinba adjusted his glasses, his reflection showing San Yueqi's perfectly fitting new outfit: 'No wonder she's a combat-type beautiful maiden! This outfit is simply too suitable!'"

"'No, you don't need to worry about that at all.'"

"Yinshi lay on the sofa, sipping strawberry milk, and said lightly, 'Haven't you heard? \"The pinker the hair, the harder the hit. \" San Yueqi has now become the first swordsman of the train squad; I dare say, soon… she'll become the strongest person in the entire train squad!'"

"'Hehe… who knows?' Yinsang suddenly flashed a meaningful smile, 'In the galaxy, the most unrealistic things often turn out to be real~'"

——

"'If you're ready, please face me!'"

"Yunqi, with a fierce aura, planted his weapon on the ground, emitting a 'thud'."

"'Ah… haha… okay, okay…… I'm ready…… but please go easy on me!'"

"There was nothing she could do—"

"She took out a cup of warm star taro boba from behind her, knelt on one knee, and presented it to Yan Qing."

"'Master, please have some tea!'"

"Yan Qing also noticed San Yueqi's nervousness, did not decline, and immediately brandished his sword, intending to demonstrate a move to his disciple."

""San Yue Xiaojie, take a good look! Luofu Sword Art emphasizes light and agile swordsmanship.""

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