Chapter 253: Learning to be Cheap from Me?

Xu Que shouted this sentence, and the dozens of prodigies at the scene instantly turned pale with fright, terrified to the extreme, and no one dared to speak!

"Ding! Congratulations to host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting cool, obtaining 160 Acting Cool Points!"

"Ding! Congratulations to host 'Xu Que' for successfully acting cool, obtaining 190 Acting Cool Points!"

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Hearing the familiar system prompt for successful acting cool in his ears, Xu Que couldn't help but feel happy in his heart.

Alright! Today, this King of Acting Cool will reluctantly act as the legendary Sword Spirit for once. Haha! This isn't something I want to be, it's that you guys... mistook me for it yourselves.

The other prodigies were stunned on the spot, somewhat at a loss, but Lin Guan of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion's eyes lit up, and he suddenly took out a brilliant golden sword from his storage ring.

It turned out to be a six-star grade dharma artifact sword; it was very ancient and had existed for a long time, yet it remained sharp.

Under the astonished gazes of the crowd, Lin Guan respectfully presented the six-star grade sharp sword to Xu Que with both hands, his face full of grievance as he said:

"Sword Spirit Senior, my name is Lin Guan. Today, I accidentally entered the Sword Tomb and obtained this sword. I originally intended to return it to its original place, but these people, in order to curry favor with a prodigy known as the son of the Sword God, actually demanded that I hand over this sword. I had no choice but to flee with the sword, which is why I disturbed you, Sword Spirit Senior. I beg for your forgiveness!"

Holy crap, how shameless!

This guy is way too good at acting cool!

Not just Xu Que, but every prodigy present cursed out loud in their hearts.

This Lin Guan was actually able to describe the act of snatching a sword in such a fresh and refined way; there really is no one else like him!

'This young man has a future! At such a young age, he can actually be shameless to this extent. Given time, I'm afraid his ability to act cool and his lack of shame will be enough to stand shoulder-to-shoulder with me, the King of Acting Cool...'

Xu Que held back his laughter. On the surface, he still had to pretend to be serious and mysterious, asking indifferently: "Oh? Is this true?"

"Sword Spirit Senior, you mustn't believe him! This person is sinister and cunning; he clearly wanted to snatch this precious sword. We were only chasing him to stop him, and we accidentally disturbed you, Sword Spirit Senior."

"That's right, I beg you to see through this, Sword Spirit Senior!"

"You cannot easily believe the words of a villain, Sword Spirit Senior!"

Dozens of prodigies cried out their grievances one after another. If the Sword Spirit truly believed Lin Guan's words, wouldn't that confirm that they were all sycophants who wanted to kill for a sword?

At this moment, they were already convinced that the light shadow before them was the Sword Spirit; otherwise, it would be impossible to possess such sword intent, because this Sword Tomb was limited to those at the Nascent Soul Stage and below.

But only those at the Void Refining Stage and above could cultivate sword intent to this level of manifestation!

Therefore, in their eyes, this imposing light shadow before them was definitely the legendary Sword Spirit, and it absolutely must not be provoked.

Offend the Sword Spirit inside the Sword Tomb?

Do you still want to live?

Therefore, these prodigies cried out their grievances one after another, urging Xu Que not to listen to Lin Guan's slanderous words.

Lin Guan couldn't out-talk so many mouths, and he suddenly became anxious, shouting: "Sword Spirit Senior, I beg you to take this sword back and don't let this group of people snatch it away!"

Others also shouted along: "Sword Spirit Senior, don't believe him. He clearly saw that his deeds were exposed, which is why he handed over the precious sword."

"That's right, it's fortunate that you appeared in time, otherwise such a precious sword would have been taken away by him!"

"Sword Spirit Senior is mighty! You must not listen to slander!"

Within the light shadow, Xu Que listened to these people's words, and the corner of his mouth couldn't help but twitch.

Damn it, what a bunch of shameless guys!

So much for being prodigies and geniuses from various sects!

It turns out they are all exactly the same kind of trash!

Immediately, he shouted sternly: "Noise!"

Swish!

The whole scene immediately returned to silence. Everyone was terrified and hurriedly bowed, saying: "Please calm your anger, Sword Spirit Senior!"

Xu Que floated in the air, as if examining this group of people, before saying indifferently:

"A mere six-star dharma artifact is nothing but trash in my eyes. But you disturbed my slumber to snatch a piece of trash—that is the real crime."

Hiss!

Everyone gasped again.

A six-star grade dharma artifact is actually trash?

It's no wonder; with the status of the Sword Spirit Senior, he has probably even seen nine-star dharma artifacts, so he truly wouldn't look down upon a mere six-star one.

Moreover, the Sword Spirit is the master of this Sword Tomb; aren't all the dharma artifact flying swords here the property of the Sword Spirit Senior?

Seeing that one sentence had stunned everyone, Xu Que spoke indifferently again: "However, since you were able to enter the Sword Tomb, it shows that you all possess the aptitude for sword intent. Considering your pious obsession with sword techniques, I can spare your lives."

As soon as these words were spoken, all the prodigies felt a huge relief in their hearts and said in unison: "Thank you, Sword Spirit Senior!"

As long as the Sword Spirit didn't get angry or blame them, they wouldn't have to worry. Otherwise, with the Sword Spirit's powerful strength, even if they all added up, they probably couldn't block a single move.

Xu Que nodded with satisfaction and feigned depth again: "Your aptitudes are all quite good. If you focus on cultivating the Dao of the sword in the future, you will surely achieve great things!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed.

Holy crap, the Sword Spirit Senior actually praised our aptitudes as good.

Sure enough, we are all geniuses, one-in-a-hundred sword cultivators!

"Sword Spirit Senior, my life was born for the sword. I wonder if you could pass on your supreme sword intent to me? I really want to learn the sword from you; please take me as your disciple!"

At this moment, Lin Guan of the Spirit Treasure Pavilion had a flash of inspiration, knelt directly on both knees, and shouted with extreme piety.

The others present widened their eyes upon hearing this.

Then, swish, everyone knelt down and shouted: "Sword Spirit Senior, we also want to learn the sword from you; please take us as your disciples!"

Learn to be "lowly" (jian) from me?

Just based on you guys, you want to learn to be lowly? You wish... Ptooey, no, that's not right. Damn it, you guys are the lowly ones; your whole family is lowly.

Xu Que's eyebrows twitched, and the corners of his mouth twitched violently.

But he didn't flare up; he maintained his indifference and his high-and-mighty posture, examining this group of people.

After a few breaths, he spoke slowly: "Your aptitudes are all very touching; you have truly moved me to consider taking disciples!"

Upon hearing this, everyone was overjoyed again, their faces full of anticipation.

Who is the Sword Spirit? He is a supreme existence who has survived from ancient times until now!

If they could obtain even a tiny bit of sword intent inheritance from him, not to mention being invincible in the world, at least surpassing Ye Changfeng, the son of the Sword God, would be a piece of cake!

Suddenly, everyone wished they could kneel on the ground and shout "Pick me, pick me, pick me," but they were afraid that shouting would displease the Sword Spirit, so they didn't dare to speak recklessly.

Xu Que continued: "I have calculated that in this lifetime... only two people have a fated connection with me!"

Two people?

Who could they be?

Everyone widened their eyes, full of anticipation, all feeling that they had a great chance.

"Have you ever seen a young man named Fujiwara Takumi?" Xu Que asked with his eyes half-closed, looking calm and composed.

Everyone was suddenly confused. Fujiwara Takumi? Who is that?