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54 – dare to receive this lord’s sword?
ON DECEMBER 3, 2021 BY MOONCHILDKHZ
“My god, this is simply too delicious!”
“I haven’t had such tasty fried rice before. Give me another bowl… No, make that two bowls!”
“Dudu’s craftsmanship and Second Senior Brother’s… there’s a difference between Heaven and earth!”
In the sect’s cafeteria, the disciples wolfed down the fried rice and gave fierce praise. Not even one grain of rice went to waste.
Such delicious fried rice, they couldn’t even describe it with words.
Even the ice-cold Lu Qianqian sat in a corner, munching down on fried rice.
Don’t even bother mentioning Li Qingyang.
After tasting this fried rice, he realized that his own cooking could only be described as trash.
Xiao Zuiji carefully tasted each grain of rice, his expression changing again and again. What a delicacy!
Jun Changxiao ate two bowls before putting his chopsticks down, satiated.
Sitting opposite to him, Liu Wanshi rested her chin on her hands. Winking, she asked, “Sect Head, how are my culinary skills?”
Jun Changxiao praised, “Better than Star Moon Pavillion’s head chef!”
He really rejoiced now. Thank the Heavens that he accepted this crying girl into the Ironbone Unyielding Sect! Otherwise, where else would he find such a good chef?
Liu Wanshi was all smiles. “Star Moon Pavillion only has ordinary chefs, but I am a superior cook. When I reach a higher level, the food I make can also improve your power.”
“So amazing?” Jun Changxiao was dumbfounded.
Lu Qianqian glanced over, but continued to bow her head and eat fried rice.
Liu Wanshi laughed. “Sect Head, can I stay in the Ironbone Unyielding Sect now?”
“Of course,” Jun Changxiao didn’t even take time to think.
Liu Wanshi’s fried rice allowed all of the disciples to be happy and full of energy, and they returned to their residences full of spirit.
…
Night was here and the moon was high in the sky.
Lu Qianqian was sitting on the roof of the Main Hall, knees pulled to her chest and chin resting on her arms. She stared at the natural scenery outside the sect.
“It’s so late but you’re not sleeping. How will you work tomorrow?”
Jun Changxiao jumped up to the roof from below.
Lu Qianqian did not pay attention to him, her eyes still focused on the scenery. A cold wind blew past and her black hair swayed in the wind.
Jun Changxiao sat down, maintaining a certain distance. “This Lord believes that if you have a problem, you will feel better if you find someone to talk to.”
Lu Qianqian said, “I do not have any problems.”
Jun Changxiao smiled. “You’re sitting on the roof so late just to stare at the night sky?”
“Correct.”
“…You must love star-gazing.”
Lu Qianqian said, “Sect Head, that Liu Wanshi is not simple.”
“How is she not simple?”Jun Changxiao asked.
Lu Qianqian lightly said, “As far as I know, only the Ouyang Family in the Tianyu Imperial City can make food that improves your strength.”
Tianyu Imperial City?
Jun Changxiao had never heard of it. But judging that it was an imperial city, it was definitely an extraordinary place.
“Dudu is not surnamed Ouyang.”
“Names can be changed, surnames can also be hidden.”
“Like you?”
Lu Qianqian was silent, then jumped off the roof.
Looking at the figure gracefully leaving, Jun Changxiao called out, “Lu Qianqian, remember this, you are forever the Ironbone Unyielding Sect’s eldest disciple.”
Lu Qianqian replied, “I know.”
Jun Changxiao looked dignified as he said, “If there is an enemy, or any enmity, wait until this sect is powerful and this Lord will take responsibility. Do not act recklessly, do not be foolish.”
A strange look flashed through Lu Qianqian’s eyes before she pushed open the doors and left.
Jun Changxiao yawned and jumped off the roof, returning inside the Main Hall.
Lu Qianqian stood in her room and softly said, “Acting like you know a lot.”
…
The next day.
The sky was just brightening but Liu Wanshi was bustling about the kitchen in an apron. Soon, the fragrant aroma of food covered the courtyard. The disciples, who had just gotten out of bed, were immediately hungry.
“Wu… I’m so hungry!”
“I feel like if I eat these, I won’t be tired even after an entire day!”
“Give me a bowl of soup!”
In the cafeteria, the disciples continued to wolf down the food, approving of Liu Wanshi more and more.
After eating their fills, the disciples felt like their whole bodies were invigorated. They continued on to the training grounds and started a brand-new day of cultivation.
“Qianqian, Qingyang, you continue on your missions.”
Jun Changxiao, picking at his teeth with a toothpick, walked out of the cafeteria.
Bang!
An explosion was suddenly heard. The red lacquered front gates suddenly flew open with a xiu and the walls surrounding the gate crumbled.
My gate…
The toothpick fell out of his mouth as Jun Changxiao stiffly turned towards the entrance.
Crash.
The wandering swordsman from yesterday had woken up. In a loud voice, he shouted, “Wandering swordsman Ma Yongning is here to ask the Ironbone Sect Head for advice!”
…
On the martial arts stage.
Jun Changxiao held the Azure Dragon Naginata, eyes filled with anger.
After being satiated with food and wine, relaxing and picking at his teeth, his front door had been rudely kicked off its hinges.
Anyone would be angry.
The swordsman named Ma Yongning looked at the other before slowly drawing his blade, throwing the sheathe to the side. “I have confirmed it, you are the one I wish to challenge.”
“Confirm your grandfather!” [1]
Jun Changxiao took a step forward and more than 2000 jin (1000kg) of strength poured into the Azure Dragon Naginata.
He did use the Speed Talisman so although his blade was filled with chilling intent, it was far from how it looked when he killed the Spirit Spring elders with elegance and grace.
Ding!
Ma Yongning blocked the strike with his blade. “You haven’t entered the Martial Apprentice Realm?”
Shua!
Jun Changxiao held his blade and made another chopping motion.
But he was still blocked by Ma Yongning. “This Ma has challenged more than 30 sects. I have never seen a weak sect leader like you!”
“You chatter too much!”
Jun Changxiao continued to brandish his blade, slashing again and again.
His opponent was a Martial Apprentice though, easily defending or avoiding the attacks.
Ma Yongning blocked several attacks before taking a few steps back. “Boy, your strength is too weak. This Ma doesn’t even want to make a move.”
“Is that so?” Jun Changxiao threw the naginata to the side and summonde the Cold Edge Sword. “Do you dare receive this Lord’s sword?”
Ma Yongning glanced at the sword and judged that it was extraordinary. Still, he indifferently said, “Do you think the gap between us can be made up with a high-quality weapon?”
The man stepped forward, assuming a blocking pose.
Shua! Shua! Shua!
Jun Changxiao brandished the sword and unleashed the Nine Layered Waves Sword. The first move, the second move, the third move… the eighth move, and the ninth move stacked together!
With the power of 11th Stage Meridian Opening and the Tendon Altering Sutra, this was a terrifying display of power!
Xiu!
The sword qi gathered into nine overlapping waves, perfectly melding together.
Ma Yongning sneered. He grasped the hilt of his own sword with both hands, pouring spiritual energy into the sword.
Clang!
The two swords and sword qi clashed into the air, causing dust to billow into the air.
Kacha!
In the next moment, there was the sound of a weapon breaking. The sword imbued with spiritual energy was cut in half and the Cold Edge Sword chopped unhesitatingly towards Ma Yongning’s shoulder.
Bang!
The Nine Layered Waves Sword’s energy hit the ground, leaving a half-meter long marking. The broken sword was inserted like a slate.
Ma Yongning’s expression was blank as he fell to his knees. Heartbroken, he pulled out the half-sword and cried, “My blade—”
[1] 你大爷 (‘your grandfather’) is a curse mostly used in Northern China. You’ll often see it translated as ‘damn it’, ‘go to hell’, or ‘fuck you’ depending on the situation