Chapter 27

And clearly, those secrets could not be spoken aloud.

Let alone two people who had just confirmed their relationship as lovers; even a husband and wife who had bowed to heaven and earth and become married could not speak of them.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying was gentle, reasonable, and understanding, so naturally she would not make unreasonable trouble.

Moreover, those so-called secrets of Jiang Sishui had long ceased to be secrets in her eyes.

"By the way, Zhao Zhao Qiying, that sword technique you used earlier was incredibly powerful; did your father teach it to you?" Jiang Sishui changed the subject.

At the same time, some doubts arose in his heart.

When Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying had used the "Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu," he had not recognized it.

After all, what was written in the original work was one thing, but seeing it appear before one's eyes was another; they were fundamentally difficult to compare.

Plus, he possessed no internal energy, and his eyesight was mediocre; wanting to discern the profound mysteries within would not be easy even if he had inherited the "Lang Lang Fanyun Talent Template."

However, Duan Duan Yanqing's earlier commentary on Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying's swordsmanship had caught his attention.

It involuntarily made him think of the "Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu."

Looking again at Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying fighting three opponents alone, overcoming strength with weakness, the characteristics were becoming increasingly consistent.

But how could the "Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu" appear here?

This comprehensive martial world was truly a mess.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying did not know the origin of the "Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu," and faced with Jiang Sishui's sudden question, she did not know how to answer.

But she had her own methods.

So she spoke of the matter regarding the diary copy.

Indeed, just as she had expected, the existence of the diary copy was being kept from Jiang Sishui, the diary's owner.

Therefore, the moment she opened her mouth, her words became: "This is the 'Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu'; it is not my family's inherited sword art, but was taught to me by chance by an elder senior named Senior Senior Dugu."

The words were clear, and even her lip movements had changed.

It really was the "Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu"!

No wonder Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying, merely an early-stage Grand Master, could exchange blows with Duan Duan Yanqing, a Great Grand Master.

In "The Smiling, Proud Wanderer," during the night battle at Medicine King Temple, Linghu Chong, severely injured and unable to use his internal energy, blinded fifteen experts of the Songshan Sect with a single thrust.

And those fifteen experts had easily forced the Huashan Sect into a desperate situation!

From this, one could see the terrifying power of the "Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu."

Overcoming strength with weakness was truly as simple as eating and drinking.

Seeing that Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying's attainment in the "Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu" seemed quite high, her ability to fight across an entire major realm boundary became understandable.

As for the "opportunity" Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying mentioned, Jiang Sishui had no doubts, after all, the plot of this comprehensive martial world was already chaotic.

However, for Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying to gain the favor of Senior Senior Dugu Senior Senior Dugu Qiubai, her talent in the Way of the Sword must be considerable!

Jiang Sishui pondered thoughtfully.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying suddenly said, "Brother Jiang, do you want to learn this sword technique? I can teach you. The 'Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu' is very special; it relies entirely on enlightenment. As long as one's comprehension is high enough, even an ordinary person can master it."

"In that case, won't Senior Senior Senior Dugu take offense?" Jiang Sishui was also tempted, after all, in his previous life, this sword technique was famous far and wide.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying shook her head: "Senior Senior Senior Dugu taught me, so I may also select a successor; he should not take offense."

Jiang Sishui pondered briefly, then nodded slightly.

Since Senior Senior Dugu Senior Senior Dugu Qiubai was already an "elder senior" in Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying's words, his age must be considerable, and his sword path must have reached an unimaginable realm; he presumably would not haggle over a divine skill.

While the two were talking, Yun Yun Zhonghe finally died from excessive blood loss, perishing in pain and despair filled with resentment.

Suddenly, the sound of hoofbeats drew near; the two turned to look and saw that the escort team had caught up.

Seeing the corpses on the ground and the signs of battle from afar, Zhao Zhao Tianhao's expression changed slightly, and he immediately spurred his horse into a gallop.

Arriving close by, Zhao Zhao Tianhao asked in a deep voice, "Zhao Zhao Qiying, what happened here?"

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying immediately explained the ins and outs of the matter.

However, regarding the death of Yun Yun Zhonghe, she was vague, leading listeners to mistakenly believe that Yun Yun Zhonghe had been killed by her.

"So it was 'The Extremely Vicious' Yun Yun Zhonghe; this man was incredibly lecherous and always committed countless evils; I never expected he would set his sights on you, Zhao Zhao Qiying."

After hearing Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying's account, Zhao Zhao Tianhao felt a lingering fear.

Just thinking about the consequences if his daughter had been captured alive by Yun Yun Zhonghe filled him with dread, so much so that sweat slightly beaded on his forehead.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Mengjiao similarly asked, "Eldest Sister, you said you encountered the Four Evils; how is it that you are unharmed, yet one of them died and you drove them off?"

Hearing this, Zhao Zhao Tianhao also reacted, looking at Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying with confusion.

He knew clearly what Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying's strength was; she could not possibly withstand the Four Evils, escaping would be difficult enough, let alone killing one in return.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying knew that continuing to explain would easily expose her, so she did not rush to argue, instead saying, "Father, allow your daughter to explain this matter a bit later; for now, let someone bury him."

Saying this, Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying pointed to the dead infant on the ground.

"This is..."

Zhao Zhao Tianhao focused his gaze to examine the object in the swaddling clothes, and upon seeing it clearly, his face suddenly changed!

Zhao Zhao Zhao Mengjiao even let out a scream of shock.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying explained: "It was that Ye Ye Mengse."

Zhao Zhao Tianhao closed his eyes, unable to bear the sight.

After a long while, he let out a long sigh: "I have often heard of the name of the Four Evils; it is said that Ye Ye Mengse specifically kidnaps human infants, plays with them, and then kills them."

"I originally thought it was exaggerated rumors spread by the world; how could there be anyone in this world evil to such a degree?"

"Now seeing it with my own eyes, I have underestimated the bottom line of evildoers. Such a wolf-hearted and dog-lunged beast likely has nothing left but a human skin covering its body!"

Zhao Zhao Tianhao had always possessed a chivalrous heart; seeing such evil deeds now, he was furious to the extreme, wishing he could immediately slay Ye Ye Mengse with his own hands.

Then, he flipped off his horse and personally buried the murdered infant.

The group continued on their journey.

After the incident with the Four Great Villains, it was clearly inappropriate for Jiang Sishui and Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying to leave the convoy again to learn horse riding.

Moreover, since Zhao Zhao Tianhao's anger had not yet subsided, the atmosphere within the escort convoy was rather oppressive, so the two retreated back into the carriage.

Young lovers in the throes of first love naturally indulge in mutual affection; as their interactions grew deeper, their feelings for each other continued to intensify.

That night, the group once again lodged at an inn.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying found Zhao Zhao Tianhao and informed him about the "Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu," claiming that a master had taught it to her but forbade her from revealing the source.

It was precisely for this reason that she had not told her father earlier.

Upon hearing this, Zhao Zhao Tianhao was overjoyed by his daughter's fortunate encounter.

When Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying proposed offering the "Nine Swords of Senior Senior Dugu" to her father, Zhao Zhao Tianhao sternly refused and strictly ordered her not to teach it to anyone else.

In Zhao Zhao Tianhao's view, since one had received grace from a senior, one must remember the senior's admonitions and never violate them.

Even though he was Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying's closest kin, no special exceptions could be made.

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying was not surprised by Zhao Zhao Tianhao's response and immediately took her leave.

In fact, it was precisely because she knew her father's character and was certain he would refuse that Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying had made the proposal in the first place.

"It seems that when I teach Brother Jiang the sword art, I must not let Father see."

Thinking of her beloved, Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying initially intended to go to Jiang Sishui's room to find him, but fearing they might be seen and spark gossip, she reluctantly abandoned the idea.

"Never mind, I'll wait until tomorrow; Brother Jiang should be resting soon anyway."

Zhao Zhao Zhao Qiying immediately turned and returned to her room.

The next day, at dawn.

[Yesterday I received a special reward—the Lang Lang Fanyun Talent Template!]

[Lang Lang Fanyun is incredibly formidable; he is a character from Mr. Huang's novel *Rain and Clouds*, and although not the protagonist, his presence overshadowed the main character.]

[At the story's conclusion, he even arranged a duel with the number one expert under heaven, the "Demon Master" Pang Ban, and during their battle, both comprehended the "Final Move," subsequently shattering the void and departing one after another.]

"Shattering the void?!"

Upon seeing these four words, all the women were startled.

But soon, they realized that this world was not that world, and gradually calmed down.

Nevertheless, a thought lingered persistently in their hearts.

Could it be... that "Shattering the Void," a realm existing only in speculation, actually exists?

[At first glance, the two seemed evenly matched, yet the reality was not so.]

[Although Lang Lang Fanyun was slightly at a disadvantage, his martial arts talent actually far surpassed Pang Ban's!]