Chapter 102
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Chapter 102: The Ruthless Sword Cultivator
You You couldn’t figure out where her teaching methods had gone wrong. The once gentle Shui Yan had transformed into this.
Thinking back, she remembered Shui Yan mentioning during her marriage refusal that she wanted to become a sword cultivator like her. But You You wasn’t a sword cultivator at all—she could wield any weapon through her gaming skills. Why did Shui Yan assume otherwise? They’d only used Sword God’s Heaven-Defying Strike once in front of her.
Wait—Sword God’s Heaven-Defying Strike! Could it be because of that skill activation chant?
“With no man in my heart, unsheathing the sword brings divine power!” which basically meant, “Men slow down sword-drawing!”
Seemed… logical?
Nonsense!
（╯~Д~）╯╘═╛
That was just a skill trigger phrase! Stop overanalyzing it!
You You panicked.
As she struggled to explain, the person who’d been coldly stepping on Kui Bi suddenly looked her way.
The icy expression melted instantly, replaced by a spring-blossom smile. Her voice jumped several pitches as she squealed, “Sect Master!”
All observing disciples turned in unison, beaming like sunflowers before bowing.
“Greetings, Sect Master!”
“Ahem…” You You couldn’t critique Shui Yan’s swordsmanship publicly. She coughed. “No formalities needed. Just passing through.”
Shui Yan bounded over, eyes sparkling. “Sect Master, did you come to watch my duel?”
“Saw… parts of it.” You You’s cheek twitched—the brutal parts.
Shui Yan flushed with pride. “We train daily to strengthen our cultivation! The Zhen Yan Sect’s glory will shine across the Immortal Realm!”
Disciples chimed in eagerly:
“Senior Sister Shui Yan’s right! Master Qiu’s teaching only got me two minor breakthroughs—must try harder!”
“I just reached Foundation Building. Golden Core Stage next!”
“Still stuck at Qi Refinement peak. Need Foundation Building Pill…”
“Drank a whole recovery pill bottle but only gained six-seven levels. Can’t disappoint Sect Master!”
You You: “…”
She visualized hungry lambs gnawing at the sect’s coffers. Being a leader hurt.
“No need to rush!” Maybe Yuan Qi could fundraise? She glanced at the motionless Kui Bi. “He alive?”
Shui Yan kicked the lump. “Respond.”
A feeble hand rose. “Here…”
“See? Fine!” Shui Yan nodded.
“…” Your definition of ‘fine’ worries me.
You You eyed Shui Yan. Ruthless Swordsmanship sounded villainous! “Where’s Qiu Zhang? Need parenting advice.”
“Master Qiu’s copying texts during Soul Nurturing time.” A disciple pointed to a courtyard.
You You found Qiu Zhang’s residual soul in a complex formation, scribbling furiously.
“Sect Master!” He boasted about teaching achievements. You You voiced concerns.
“Ruthless Swordsmanship’s perfect for her!” Qiu Zhang stroked his beard. “Clear sword heart, worldly wisdom—ideal candidate!”
“Won’t it… y’know, kill her emotions?”
“Ruthless means decisive strikes, not emotionless heart!” He chuckled. “True ruthlessness requires compassion!”
You You recalled Kui Bi’s battered state—maybe the sword path prevented holding back? At least it wasn’t her fault.
Qiu Zhang thrust a hand-copied book at her. “Five-dime quality? When will Qiu Zhang Technique spread worldwide?”
“Why hand-copy? Use jade slips!”
“Elder Ling’s idea!” He gestured at aged paper stacks. “People love ‘antique’ manuals. My sword intent imprints better this way!”
You You squinted at the artificially yellowed pages. This felt suspiciously like… forgery.
