"I don't know your mission for coming to the library or trying to get close to my family. If anything happens... consider yourself responsible," he said sternly.Xiao Feng gasped, taken aback by the accusation. "Sir, I assure you, I mean no harm to your family. I simply want to learn and become stronger. I am not from this city, but a faraway place. If my approach was bad, please forgive me and teach me in the way of the sword."Xiao Zhu's father let out a sigh, carefully observing Xiao Feng. He seemed genuine, but that didn't change the situation.Placing his hands at his back, he began walking towards home. "You can stay tonight for dinner, but leave as early as possible tomorrow," he finally said.Xiao Feng felt a pang of disappointment, but he quickly reminded himself that some things were meant to be. "Thank you for your kindness," he whispered softly to himself."Are you giving up already?" Xiao Zhu's voice rang out. "My father always said that the weakest are often the ones who
They gathered around the dining table and began to enjoy their meal. Despite Xiao Zhu's eagerness to speak, he hesitated, fearing that his mother might caution him.The only escape from the situation was to consume the food at a rapid pace.Once he was done, he began to question Xiao Feng, 'Little uncle Xiao, why did you pretend to be a weak cultivator?'Despite not wanting to ask directly, the father remained curious and kept his ears open to listen in on their conversation.'Little Xiao Zhu, I've been through a lot. I may be as strong as a supreme stage cultivator, but I'll still be rendered powerless when facing one. My junior sister's life was endangered due to my inability.''Do you mean you've fought with a supreme stage cultivator?''Hmm, yes, and it almost took our lives. It really is another level of attainment.''What about your junior sister?''She was taken away by our martial uncle, and he warned never to come look for her until I can kill a supreme stage cultivator with
Two years had passed, and Xiao Feng had finally completed all of his training. He had perfected the entire set of slashes, despite the master asking him to focus only on the first four. But Xiao Feng's tenacity proved to be greater than expected.It took him six months to master the eight slashes, and another year and a half to comprehend the thrust. The fine thrust became his main trump card, and he spent every moment he could, honing his skills with the fine thrust sword.However, there was still something that bothered him. The Heavenly Slaying Slashes and Heavenly Sword Play. He had yet to gain any enlightenment on these techniques, and he knew that the divine manual was the key to unlocking even more power.The master could see that Xiao Feng was deep in thought, standing there blankly and sweating profusely. He knew it was time for the next step."Xiao Feng, I think it's now time," the master said.Little Xiao Zhu, who had been observing from the side, grinned excitedly at the m
After leaving the city, they ventured into another city. It was really hard to gather information on Xuan Ping, as he constantly hid himself wherever he went."Little uncle Xiao, this is no fun at all. How are you going to look for your junior brother? Let's at least go watch something entertaining for once," Xiao Zhu complained.Xiao Feng ignored his comment and continued to glare at a sign placed in front of a building, as people kept flooding inside. It had a grand name, with a gold imprint.The Lin Family Auction House.An idea flashed through Xiao Zhu's mind, causing a slight smile to appear at the corner of his mouth."Master, have you ever been to an auction house before?" he asked.Xiao Feng glared at him. "I meant little uncle Zhu!" he said, leaving his mouth wide open in surprise."No, and I have no reason to go," Xiao Zhu replied.Xiao Zhu's expression changed significantly. That wasn't the response he was expecting. On the other hand, Xiao Feng had been observing him from
Artifacts are objects imbued with spiritual power and possess various effects. Half divine grade artifacts, like the one being auctioned, are considered extremely powerful and rare.This particular artifact has been forged using rare materials and infused with compelling spiritual energy. It is capable of causing immense damage and providing special abilities that surpass what ordinary cultivators can achieve.Typically, such artifacts are owned by sect leaders, powerful elders, or other influential individuals."Yes, master!" Xiao Zhu nodded eagerly."I'm not sure why the Lin family decided to put an artifact of this grade up for auction, but from my intuition, all I need to do is acquire it for Xiao Zhu and unlock its true potential... hehe," Xiao Feng chuckled.The artifact possesses a spiritual essence that resonates beyond the lower realm and possibly reaches the divine realm. It is a growth-type artifact that increases in power as the user's cultivation level grows. It forms a s
"I remember telling this little guy not to spoil the fun of it, now see what he has done," Xiao Feng mumbled as he let out a sigh."Little guy, stop embarrassing your master," Xiao Feng said with a gentle tone.The young master of the Heavenly Sword Sect and his crew kept watching as they displayed their skills. Xiao Feng spoke again, this time with a patient and friendly demeanor, "Without wasting much of our time, let me have the golden fiery sword, so we can take our leave quickly. We have somewhere to be."The whole crew began to laugh, finding Xiao Feng's request amusing. They couldn't believe that a foundation establishment realm cultivator and a core formation realm master would dare to challenge fifty nascent soul realm cultivators and an immortal ascension realm master. They thought Xiao Feng and his group were courting death.The young master of the Heavenly Sword Sect let out a sigh of relief, realizing that his initial fear of tough enemies was unfounded. It turned out tha
{Yawn! After a thousand years, I finally see the brightness of the day. Being locked in eternal darkness was not pleasant, something I won't wish to experience again. Thank you. And what is your name?}“My name is Xiao Zhu.”[Little Uncle Xiao Feng, this sword can talk, its voice is resounding in my ears], he said, panicked.[No need to worry about that. It's a growth-type artifact that possesses consciousness. Just make sure it submits to you. They are known to be stubborn.][Yes, Little Uncle Xiao.]“Hmm, thanks to me, you've left that eternal darkness of yours. So what are you going to do for me in return?” Xiao Zhu said to the sword.“Yes, only the contractor can hear its voice,” he thought.{I promise to protect you until you die}, the golden fiery sword resounded in Xiao Zhu's mind.“Huh! Until I die or until you get destroyed? Well, I don't plan to die, at least not until I surpass Little Uncle Xiao, and I'm seeing that in the next thousand years,” he thought inwardly.“Congrat
"What?" Xiao Zhu exclaimed."Oh yeah, you're allowed to use sword Qi now... hehe," said Xiao."Little Uncle Xiao, what difference would that make when my energy is almost depleted?" he asked."What difference would it make when you're telling me?" replied Xiao."Damn! I know this is all about training me so I can be a strong companion who wouldn't drag you down, but isn't this too much?""Strong companion? The fact is you're too weak, you've never been in a perilous situation. There was a time when Xuan Ping and I almost lost our lives to a supreme realm powerhouse. That day was dreadful, so I want you to have a near-death experience, so it won't freak you out while hardening your resolve to grow stronger," Xiao explained."Come to think of it, Little Uncle Xiao, you haven't told me much about Martial Uncle Xuan Ping," he stated."That'll be a story for another day. Focus on your enemy," replied Xiao."Fuck!" he exclaimed."Hey little boy, I saw your fight with those lousy Heavenly Sw