After entering the house, Luo Xiu looked at Ye Ningxue, who was drenched like a drowned rat. He felt a pang of guilt, yet he couldn't help but find it amusing. I genuinely have no idea what kind of environment this airhead grew up in to be this naive. Still, an obedient disciple is quite endearing. Since she wants to learn the Supreme Sword Technique, I might as well teach her.

"First, go take a bath and change your clothes, then come find me. I'll teach you sword techniques."

Ye Ningxue's beautiful eyes trembled as she looked at Luo Xiu in disbelief. "Master, what did you say?"

Luo Xiu smiled. "You've been clinging to me because you want to learn the sword, right? I'll teach you."

Ye Ningxue nodded vigorously, a sweet smile spreading across her face. "Master, you're the best! Xiao Xue loves you to death!"

Luo Xiu watched her smile and couldn't help but purse his lips. Because she's such a natural airhead, her smile isn't very attractive. It's supposed to be a happy one, but it gives off the vibe of a sly grin.

"Right, Master, you haven't eaten yet. Xiao Xue will go make you some food."

Upon hearing this, Luo Xiu's expression darkened. "We have no grudges between us. Why are you trying to harm me?"

Ye Ningxue scratched her head, not understanding why he would say such a thing. "Why would Xiao Xue harm Master?"

"Never mind. Just hurry up and get changed."

"Okay, Master."

Ye Ningxue happily ran toward her room. Luo Xiu watched her retreat, shaking his head with a smile before heading upstairs.

「A short while later.」

Luo Xiu, having changed his own clothes, came downstairs. He sat comfortably on the sofa, eating fruit and watching TV. He waited for a long time, but Ye Ningxue still hadn't emerged. Women are so troublesome.

As he was lost in thought, the door to a nearby room suddenly opened. Ye Ningxue peeked out, showing half her body. "Master, my clothes are in my suitcase. Can you help me get it?"

PFFT!

Luo Xiu looked over, and the fruit he had just bitten into sprayed right out of his mouth. This airhead is actually standing there completely naked! The sight of her fair, snowy skin immediately made his blood rush.

"Master, what's wrong?" Ye Ningxue looked perplexed, seemingly unaware that she was stark naked. In truth, she was simply used to it.

"Uh... nothing," Luo Xiu said, feigning calm and looking away. "From now on, don't be naked in front of others. And not in front of me, either."

I see now. This airhead seems to lack the sense of shame a normal person should have. But it's not true shamelessness; it's more a lack of concern. I really can't imagine what she went through as a child.

Afterward, Luo Xiu walked over, picked up Ye Ningxue's suitcase, and brought it to her door.

"Thank you, Master."

Ye Ningxue crouched down, opened the suitcase, and began to rummage through it right in front of him. She was a very tidy person, almost to the point of being obsessive-compulsive. The clothes inside were all neatly folded and even sorted by color on different sides. Her stockings and socks were rolled up neatly, also separated by color and type into different compartments. Her underwear was in another compartment on the other side, and sanitary pads and other personal feminine items were sealed in bags at the very edge.

Luo Xiu stepped to the side. "Hurry up. I'll wait for you outside."

"Okay, Master."

「Moments later.」

Ye Ningxue, now dressed in a plaid miniskirt, trotted up behind Luo Xiu. The flouncing skirt looked extremely cute as it fluttered.

The heavy rain was still pouring down. Luo Xiu stood on the steps under the eaves, just out of the rain, and suddenly held out his hand to her. "Give me the sword."

Ye Ningxue extended her small hand. The beautiful bracelet on her wrist sparkled, and a sword materialized in her grasp as if by magic. Luo Xiu glanced at it, realizing the bracelet was a magical treasure. It was similar to a Storage Magical Treasure, but unlike his Jade Pendant, it couldn't hold just anything—it could only hold swords.

Luo Xiu took the sword from her and slowly drew it from its sheath. This is Snow Scar, ranked tenth among Hua Country's ten famous swords. The fact that this airhead could obtain it shows her family must have deep roots.

"Master, what sword technique are you going to teach me?"

Luo Xiu replied, "The two strikes I used on you last time."

Ye Ningxue's beautiful eyes trembled as she gazed at him with pure admiration.

Luo Xiu slowly said, "All things in the world are tied to a single sword."

"This move is called 'One Sword All Creation'."

"Watch carefully."

With that, he closed his eyes. In an instant, the heavy rain falling from the sky seemed to pause! He casually swung the sword toward the night sky. The Sword Qi tore through the air without a sound.

Ye Ningxue's eyes suddenly flew open—the rain had stopped! Not a single drop fell in the entire courtyard, yet the heavy downpour persisted just outside. She stared at Luo Xiu excitedly, too shocked for words. One slash cleaved the night, its Sword Qi lingering so powerfully that it even stopped the rain! Is Master really that badass?

Luo Xiu asked, "Did you learn it?"

"Uh..." Ye Ningxue scratched her head. I was so stunned I didn't learn a thing.

Luo Xiu handed the sword back to her, patiently explaining, "Anyone can mimic the superficial movements, but the power of the sword isn't about the motions you display. It's about qi and intent. If you channel your qi incorrectly and your Sword Intent isn't strong enough, your strike will be meaningless—perhaps even less effective than a butcher's cleaver."

Ye Ningxue nodded. "Then, Master, how do you channel qi for One Sword All Creation?"

Luo Xiu replied, "That's exactly what I'm going to teach you, but it's not the main point for now. I demonstrated this move tonight so you could feel my Sword Intent. As for the method of channeling qi, I will teach you that after you have grasped the intent."

"Okay! Thank you, Master!"

Luo Xiu looked at the rain, which had resumed falling, and said with a smile, "My master often said that the sword is the simplest and purest thing in this world."

Ye Ningxue earnestly committed his words to memory, then asked, "Master, I want to know, how high is your cultivation level, really?"

"Xiao Xue has already reached the Mid-Stage Gathering Spirit Realm, but when I look at you, I still find you unfathomable."

Her question completely stumped Luo Xiu. He thought for a good while before replying, "About as high as a three or four-story building, I guess."

"Huh..."

"Take your time to feel it. I'm going to rest."

"Alright, Master."

Luo Xiu turned, went back into the house, and headed upstairs. I can already guess that tonight will be a sleepless one for Ye Ningxue.

Back in his room, Luo Xiu found a pen and paper and began to write furiously. He transcribed several cultivation techniques from memory and also wrote down the qi-channeling method for One Sword All Creation.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.

A knock sounded at the door.

"Come in."

Lin Xiyue walked into the room wearing a sexy little nightgown, her expression somewhat odd as she stared at Luo Xiu.

He turned to glance at her and was so startled he shivered. "What are you planning to do now, dressed like that?"

"Lin Xiyue, let me tell you, our cooperation is over. Don't you come trying to harm my body anymore!"

Luo Xiu was genuinely afraid of Lin Xiyue. She was different from Su Shenyun, Li Zihan, and Sun Li. I don't know why, but every time I'm with Lin Xiyue, I feel completely drained afterward, as if my body has been hollowed out.

Lin Xiyue gave him a mysterious look and said suddenly, "I saw everything from the balcony just now."

"Saw what?"

Lin Xiyue hummed softly, her voice coy. "Some people just love to show off in front of girls all day. Look at your little disciple. She's completely smitten with you."

Luo Xiu chuckled. "Are you jealous? How about I teach you swordsmanship, too? You can become a hero, kill bad guys, and help the weak."

Lin Xiyue rolled her eyes. "Forget it. I'm a girl, you know."

Luo Xiu suggested, "Then we'll get you a Pink sword."

Lin Xiyue considered it. "That might work."

"Was there anything else?" Luo Xiu asked.

Lin Xiyue looked down, somewhat embarrassed, and stammered, "Um, I... you... do you want to... do it?"

"Absolutely not!" Luo Xiu refused decisively.

Lin Xiyue stomped her foot in frustration.

Luo Xiu looked at her with an odd expression. "Hey, don't tell me you're actually addicted?"

Lin Xiyue's face turned beet red. The truth was, ever since they had started sleeping separately, she felt terribly uncomfortable every quiet night. She couldn't sleep, her mind filled with thoughts of him, and she was listless at work the next day. She just didn't understand what it was about Luo Xiu that attracted her. He was clearly an annoying, wicked man! But she just couldn't forget him! She was even addicted to him!

"Hmph! If you don't want to, then fine!"

Luo Xiu announced, "By the way, I'm going to the provincial capital in a few days."

"What for?"

"The Martial Heaven Grand Ceremony."

Lin Xiyue said, "What a coincidence. I have to go to the provincial capital for a business deal. Let's go together."

"That works."

"So... you really don't want to?"

Luo Xiu scrutinized her, then shook his head, his tone meaningful. "You know me. It's no fun without stockings."

"You..." Lin Xiyue stomped her foot in vexation, her voice turning coquettish. "You pervert! Just you wait, I'm going to put some on right now!"

"..."

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