Chapter 161: Chapter 160: Sword Heart’s Legacy (VII)_1
“I’m okay…”
Facing Yuan Xin and the others’ greetings, Ji Liushuang slowly shook her head, indicating that she was fine.
“Just a bit tired, came out for a rest.”
She shot Fu Qian a stealthy glance, somewhat displeased with him for dallying and not leaving before the others arrived.
“That’s good then!”
With Ji Liushuang saying this, the others felt it wasn’t right to probe further and simultaneously turned their gaze towards Fu Qian.
Who is this person? A complete stranger.
They would never believe that the always diligent and hardworking Ji Liushuang would come out to rest at this time.
Ji Liushuang actually skipped the opening of the Sword Pavilion to meet this guy?
And judging by Ji Liushuang’s expression, it was clear the conversation wasn’t too pleasant.
“Who might this be?”
Yuan Xin scanned Fu Qian’s face a few times.
He is…
Ji Liushuang looked at Fu Qian, momentarily unsure how to respond.
She didn’t want to believe a word of what Fu Qian had said earlier, but some of it she couldn’t flatly deny.
“I am who?”
Seeing Ji Liushuang hesitate, Fu Qian snorted, his expression suddenly haughty.
“And who are you? Can’t you see that Liushuang and I are in the middle of a conversation?”
…
With Fu Qian’s familiar call, Yuan Xin frowned even more at this moment.
“Liushuang, it’s too bad you weren’t there just now, you missed an exciting moment!”
At this point another female student stepped forward to break the awkwardness, speaking to Ji Liushuang.
“An exciting moment… Did you comprehend Sword Intent?”
Ji Liushuang was initially taken aback and looked the girl up and down.
“How could it be me!”
The girl laughed, covering her mouth, and pointed towards Yuan Xin.
“Just now, this person had an epiphany, a successful insight.”
“Really?”
Ji Liushuang looked at Yuan Xin and noticed something indeed different about him.
“It’s just a seedling at this point, still far from true Sword Intent.”
Yuan Xin tried to maintain his composure, but the sparkle in his eyes was hard to conceal.
He had always trailed behind Ji Liushuang in talent and realm.
Being a step ahead this time made him feel quite elated.
This one’s even more noteworthy!
At this moment, Fu Qian was also observing the newly enlightened talent, internally clicking his tongue in admiration.
Compared to the anomaly on Ji Liushuang, this one was much more obvious.
Although his realm was even somewhat inferior, every move he made carried a hint of cold air.
Is this Sword Intent? The malevolent energy seems a bit heavy!
As an expert in transcending the flesh, Fu Qian was extremely sensitive to certain things.
This person’s Sword Intent, although it appeared to be of extreme cold and frost, was in essence closer to eradicating the vitality of life, quite malevolent in nature.
“Congratulations.”
Ji Liushuang struggled to contain her emotions, extending congratulations to Yuan Xin.
Although the Sword Pavilion opened annually, out of the many students each year, very few truly understood Sword Intent.
Being one of the most favored in this cohort, Ji Liushuang couldn’t help feeling emotionally complex.
“Ah! I think I’ve seen you, weren’t you just at the Sword Pavilion?”
Someone suddenly remembered something and pointed at Fu Qian, surprised.
“Yes, that’s right! I was looking for someone.”
Fu Qian casually admitted, glancing at Ji Liushuang in passing.
Indeed…
This action, in the eyes of others, quickly offered an explanation for a few matters.
This person had gone to look for Ji Liushuang, but was unfortunately turned away before he could find her.
And knowing this, Ji Liushuang didn’t even bother with comprehending Sword Intent and came straight out to meet him.
These two must have a more than ordinary relationship!
In an instant, the crowd’s gazes carried ambiguous and inexplicable meanings.
“Sword Intent, huh? That’s quite an interesting thing,”
Seeing Ji Liushuang’s rigid expression, Fu Qian suddenly spoke to Yuan Xin.
“Could you thrust your sword at me, so I can have a look?”
Thrust your sword at you?
Yuan Xin clearly hadn’t expected Fu Qian to say that.
But as a player who had just acquired a new skill, having someone volunteer to test it was too good an opportunity to pass up.
“Don’t worry, I won’t fight back,”
Fu Qian said, while he casually placed his hands behind his back, appearing like a father standing up for his daughter.
Now, not only the onlookers but also Ji Liushuang’s gaze flickered.
Of course, only Fu Qian knew that he genuinely wanted to confirm whether there was anything unusual about this Sword Intent.
From the current situation, it was very likely that the comprehension of this Sword Intent was related to a task.
“Then I beg your pardon,”
Seeing Fu Qian’s attitude, Yuan Xin felt displeased and immediately snorted, his hand resting on his waist.
He certainly wouldn’t hurt anyone here, but showing off a bit was still acceptable.
The next moment, his body was enveloped in a chill aura, and the light around him seemed to darken.
Ji Liushuang, already in a bad mood and intending to walk away, found that the two men started too quickly and reluctantly stopped to watch.
Almost instantly, Yuan Xin’s sword reached in front of Fu Qian.
The chilling aura attached to it almost turned the blade ink-black.
The next moment, the sword’s edge was firmly clamped between two fingers and could no longer move.
This?
The scene before them left not only Yuan Xin but also the surrounding crowd stunned.
The power of this sword was definitely of the Middle Tier standard.
Seeing Yuan Xin freeze before trying to withdraw his sword, Fu Qian thoughtfully released his fingers.
Although the speed and strength were mediocre, the aura of withering and decline that came with it was quite intriguing.
If it had been anyone else, those two fingers would likely be drained of flesh and blood by now.
“Not bad,”
Fu Qian first expressed his approval and then turned to Ji Liushuang.
“Why don’t you just transfer to Heaven’s Commencement Institute?”
…
Ji Liushuang was rendered speechless by Fu Qian’s unexpected suggestion, glancing down at his hands.
His fingers were unscathed, showing no signs of change.
Without saying anything more, she turned and walked away.
…
A confident strike, easily caught, followed by mockery.
Add to that the exhaustion from that one sword move, Yuan Xin’s face was a mixture of blue and white.
His high spirit was crushed by a harsh blow, and the feeling was certainly unpleasant.
But Fu Qian hardly cared what he was thinking, leaving a thoroughly mocking comment before walking away.
After leaving the Swordsmanship Department, he quickly contacted Lanaia.
“How are things on your end?”
Lanaia asked directly, sounding displeased.
“Have you seen Li Weixuan? I know it will be difficult, but you must confirm it.”
“As long as Li Weixuan is fine, I’m out of here, and won’t have to put up with this bullshit any longer.”
“Things might not be that straightforward,”
Fu Qian finally spoke after she finished her rant.
“I think we need to widen the scope of our investigation.”
What?
Lanaia was clearly stunned on the other end of the line.
“The students of this batch are extraordinarily talented,”
Fu Qian recounted his exchange with Yuan Xin.
“That sword move was indeed mediocre in power, but with further refinement, it may very well kill a Fifth Phase in one blow.”
“Is that so…”
Lanaia was silent for a long time before letting out a long sigh.
“This complicates things.”