Free Web NovelIn the Autumn Water Pavilion's upper floor.
Inside the room.
Ying Bing's long legs were pressed together as she sat on the cold marrow jade bed, but the coldness of the jade bed seemed to have lost its effect, unable to calm [N O V E L I G H T] her mind at all.
The scene from earlier seemed to be seared into her mind, refusing to fade.
She wasn't some naive, innocent girl who had just entered society.
Naturally, she knew what she had inadvertently seen.
"Can't think about it anymore... Mustn't think about it anymore..."
"I didn't... see anything."
Ying Bing took out a money jar and began counting the silver fragments and copper coins inside.
She had brought these with her when she left the hotpot restaurant.
Her eyes, faintly misty with moisture, seriously counted the money.
"Twelve taels, three qian, seven wen... Thirteen taels, five qian, five wen... Eleven taels..."
Why was the money decreasing the more she counted it!?
So the Ice Cube started over from the beginning.
The clinking sound lasted for a long time before gradually becoming rhythmic.
After slowly calming down, Ying Bing finally checked the System.
【Congratulations, Host, you have completed the corresponding punishment. Rewards are being distributed.】
【Reward One: Xuanniao Rainbow Garment.】
【Xuanniao Rainbow Garment】: "The Xuanniao sheds its feathers once every thousand years. The feathers obtained can only be made into one Rainbow Garment, impervious to water and fire, difficult to damage by all weapons, and carrying a trace of the Xuanniao's aura, majestic and noble."
This garment, with a large cloak, appeared obsidian black at first glance, but on closer inspection, it shimmered with precious light.
It was a sort of iridescent black.
Gently stroking the feather cloak, which felt cold to the touch, Ying Bing came back to her senses.
【Reward Two: Divine Firmament Heavenly Heart Sword Scripture (First, Second, and Third Forms)】
【Divine Firmament Heavenly Heart Sword Scripture (Incomplete)】: "An incomplete Supreme martial art sword technique. The sword heart is my heart, and my heart is the Heavenly Heart! A hundred intentions of Divine Firmament, my intention is the only one!"
A Supreme martial art sword technique!
After this, Ying Bing had only used swordsmanship as an auxiliary method.
She had possessed Supreme martial art swordsmanship before, but that required the use of the Nine-Colored Mystic Phoenix's Sky Soul. Now, she could only use one form: 'Sword of No Self'.
This sword scripture came at a very good time.
"Even if it's just the first three forms, it's temporarily enough."
Ying Bing's thoughts stirred slightly.
Immediately, a sword seal emerged from the Void Realm and imprinted itself between her eyebrows.
Understanding arose from her heart.
The obscure and difficult-to-understand sword technique posed no comprehension barrier for the Phoenix Heavenly Empress's accumulated knowledge.
"If the first three forms are mastered, one can achieve a Clear Sword Heart."
Ying Bing murmured to herself.
Thus, the journey to Hengyun Sword City would be much easier.
She had originally been determined to succeed on this trip.
Right.
And Jiang Chulong.
This little princess of the Yu Dynasty had not suffered those hardships in this life, and her injuries had also recovered very well.
She should also be... in the Inner Breath Realm now?
The Inner Breath Realm might not be impressive enough for the Martial Arts Summit, but fortunately, the venue for this summit was the largest swordsmanship Sect in Yunzhou.
So she could also go and compete.
She wondered if she had any intention of going to Yunzhou.
"And him..."
Ying Bing suddenly realized.
Unbeknownst to her, Li Mo's swordsmanship had actually reached a level where it could shine brightly in Hengyun Sword City!
The regrettable thing was that he only had astonishing Comprehension Ability.
But he didn't have the Aptitude or foundation related to swords.
It was truly a pity.
However, his greatest strength didn't seem to be swordsmanship...
As the young man's name surfaced in her mind, Ying Bing's recently calmed emotions began to fluctuate again.
She shook her head, then looked at the last reward.
【Reward Three: One sumaru object, which can generate a customized appearance according to the Host's wishes.】
sumaru objects were truly rare in the Nine Heavens and Ten Earths.
She didn't actually have one right now, and it was very inconvenient every time she traveled.
Customized appearance, that was quite convenient.
"What did the sumaru object I used in my previous life look like?"
Ying Bing was just about to dispel distracting thoughts and recall the past.
Suddenly.
【The corresponding sumaru object has been generated based on the Host's inner thoughts.】
Ying Bing: "?"
She hadn't even said 'start' yet.
System, can you not understand what 'distracting thoughts' means?
Plop—
A boy with a large head landed on the bed.
The doll was only half a palm in size, a young boy in white clothes and a white robe, holding a long sword in his left hand and a hammer in his right, lifelike and exquisite.
It was just that his head was a bit large, making him look very cute.
That's right.
It was a Q-version Li Mo.
Ying Bing held the boy with a large head, her expression complex.
【Host, you must be wondering how to use this sumaru object, right?】
【Please rest assured, System products are always excellent. The quality is absolutely no problem, and it's absolutely convenient to use!】
【Just twist off the boy with a large head's head, and you can open the sumaru space.】
Since things had come to this.
Ying Bing was silent for a moment, then still twisted off the boy with a large head's head.
A brief inspection revealed that the space inside seemed very vast...
【Ding dong.】
【Given that the Host attacked the top-ranked winner while bathing, your rating has decreased.】
【This time's loser's punishment reward is Grade D-.】
【Random reward drawing in progress...】
D...
And D-?
............
On the other side.
Li Mo soaked in the hot spring, rubbing the back of his head, and let out a heavy sigh.
Why did the Ice Cube always become a little strange at the end of the month?
Emmmmm.
Xiao Li thought rationally, and then a flash of inspiration suddenly struck him.
Could it be... because of her period?
Just like how he occasionally couldn't control himself now, some physiological reactions were unavoidable even for a Martial Artist.
For example, menstruation.
So, was that why the Ice Cube didn't let him see her just now?
"There's no eight-dimensional space or side-leak prevention in this world..."
"And, her emotional fluctuations being quite large, that's understandable too."
"So that's why her face was so strange!"
Xiao Li felt like he had discovered the truth!
He wondered if the craftsmen of Shenbing Peak could use special Materials to create similar things...
Having found the reason, Li Mo's mood relaxed.
With his mood eased, he looked up at the moon, which was about to leave the zenith, and suddenly remembered something.
It was almost time for Xiao Jiang Princess's class.
And he hadn't prepared his lesson today!
He originally had questions to discuss with the Ice Cube, but he got distracted and completely forgot!
"What do I do now..."
Li Mo could not allow the omnipotent Heavenly Venerate teacher to fall from grace.
Right.
He seemed to have promised Chu Long that he would go see her.
Thinking of this, Li Mo took out the Jade Sword Peach Blossom Branch from the System space and sank his consciousness.
.....
Sunshine, beach, large villa.
This time, Li Mo did not use the Glazed Silk.
Not long after, a ripple appeared.
Jiang Chulong, holding a branch and carrying a small basket on her back, appeared with her slightly dirty little body.
Seeing Li Mo, her body instantly tensed.
"Li... Li... Li Dage... Why are you... here?"
She wanted to get closer, but then she felt that she was dirty, plus she was too surprised.
So she just stood there foolishly.
Her little head was even a bit frozen.
"When I was sleeping, I dreamed of a master."
"He said you wanted to see me, so I'm waiting for you here."
Li Mo smiled and stepped forward, helping her take off her basket and then rubbing her head.
Listening to his gentle voice and feeling the warmth on her head.
Jiang Chulong's lips couldn't help but curl up slightly:
"That... is, Chu Long's... teacher."
"As a pure bystander, honestly, he truly looks unfathomable, powerful, and extraordinary."
"It's truly... truly good that Li Dage could come."
Jiang Chulong was visibly happy.
"I promised you back then."
Li Mo reached into his sleeve.
"When you reach the Inner Breath Realm, I'll give you a gift."
"Gift... a gift?"
Jiang Chulong stood there dumbfounded.
In the imperial palace, she was a jinx, a ghost.
Palace maids and eunuchs avoided her, pretending not to see her even when they did, and her siblings ignored her even more.
She had never received a gift.
"Do you like it?"
A beautiful and exquisite peach blossom branch was placed before her.
Li Mo actually felt that this Jade Sword Peach Blossom Branch was a bit unworthy of Xiao Jiang Princess's status.
After all, it was just a famous artifact.
But its advantage was that it was simple; if not activated, it was just a pretty peach blossom branch and wouldn't attract trouble.
Hm?
Li Mo was a bit surprised.
Jiang Chulong was staring blankly at the peach blossom branch. freeweɓnovel.cѳm
A strip of cloth fell.
Plop—
A few tears flowed, scattering like glittering gems on his hand.
...PS: Typos will be corrected after initial release. Please feel free to point them out, esteemed readers.
