Sword Qi to the Sky

Chapter 140 Sword Training
After Yun Zhiqiu learned that the news had spread, he immediately returned to Bailu Academy. He felt a little uneasy and had a vague feeling that he was being plotted against.

Xiao Yu, the leader of Huangji Sect, nominally brought his daughter to the Yun family to see what he was like, but was it actually to sound out his opinion and find out the identity of the mysterious man?
Now, this news was most likely released by the Huangji Sect. What do they want to do?
Moreover, he could only keep this matter to himself and could not tell anyone else. He even had to hide it, otherwise Bailu Academy would not let him go.

Yun Zhiqiu was feeling upset. Before it was Ji Xue, and now it was Xiao Qiang. He felt like he was being toyed with.

"Brother Yun." Someone called out. Yun Zhiqiu looked up and forced a smile again.

"Brother Yun, what are you thinking about? Why are you so engrossed?" the man asked with a smile.

"Nothing." Yun Zhiqiu hid his thoughts and didn't show them.

"Brother Yun, have you heard that the mysterious cultivator is actually Yang Qingshan? No wonder no one could match him when he broke into the White Deer Academy that day. I thought it was Ji Xue before, but I didn't expect it to be him. He is truly a child of destiny, and makes us ashamed."

Hearing the other party mention Yang Qingshan, Yun Zhiqiu felt very uncomfortable, but he had to force a smile and said, "Indeed."

He still remembered that when he first met Yang Qingshan, he didn't even bother to look at him.

He even deliberately told Ji Ran to drive Yang Qingshan away from Ji Xue.

But until Li Fan pointed out that someone abandoned his companions and escaped when he broke into Bailu Academy last time, he began to bear a grudge against Li Fan.

Now, there is jealousy.

"Yang Qingshan." At this time, the people around him looked not far away and saw Yang Qingshan and Lu Yuan coming together.

"Sir, you let Yang Qingshan live in Bailu Academy. Although he is not a disciple of the academy, he is allowed to live in the academy. This is a courtesy to geniuses. The academy is willing to provide him with protection." The people next to them looked at the two figures with some envy.

Yang Qingshan and Lu Yuan looked particularly well-matched when they walked together.

Moreover, Lu Yuan was not as cold as usual. There was a sense of relaxation on her delicate face. She seemed very relaxed when walking with Yang Qingshan.

Such a scene had never appeared in the academy before, and Lu Yuan never let strangers get close.

Yun Zhiqiu became more jealous when he saw this scene.

He had some thoughts about Ji Xue before, but as for Lu Yuan, he didn't even dare to have any thoughts, because he knew he had no hope.

But everything he longed for seemed to be within Yang Qingshan's reach.

No matter whether it was the gentleman's appreciation or the beauty's favor, Ji Xue now ignored him. But as for Yang Qingshan, Ji Xue wanted to take the initiative to approach him, but Yang Qingshan ignored her.

"Mr. Ji." At this time, another figure came over. Yun Zhiqiu saw that it was Ji Ran and bowed and said, "Mr. Ji."

Ji Ran nodded casually, but his eyes fell on Yang Qingshan. He raised his feet and walked towards him, which made Yun Zhiqiu stunned.

Is Ji Ran so realistic?
Li Fan and Lu Yuan were walking in the academy when they saw Ji Ran coming over here. They couldn't help but stop and look at him.

Ji Ran smiled at Li Fan and said, "Yang Qingshan, I am Ji Xue's uncle Ji Ran. I am very sorry for what happened last time. I also want to thank you for saving Ji Xue."

"It doesn't matter. The incident was caused by me, so I naturally can't implicate others." Li Fan responded.

"No matter what, it's a life-saving grace. When I have the chance some other day, I will host a banquet and bring Ji Xue to express my gratitude. How about that?" Ji Ran said.

"You're welcome, sir. But please don't bother me. I won't be going out for a while." Li Fan refused.

"Okay, then let's wait for a chance in the future." Ji Ran was not a man without sense of propriety. Since Li Fan refused, he would not force him and slightly moved aside to make way.

Li Fan nodded to him, and the two of them walked past Ji Ran. Looking at their backs, Ji Ran sighed, it seems that Ji Xue's hope is slim. He had originally thought of recruiting a good son-in-law for the Ji family.

I don’t know what the relationship between Yang Qingshan and Lu Yuan is.

Li Fan and Lu Yuan came to Qu Qingfeng's courtyard, and it became lively here. Now, Liu Ji lived here, Li Fan came here again, and Ji Xue also came here often. The courtyard that was quiet in the past is now full of life.

Liu Ji took Li Fan to the room prepared for him. There were many tables and chairs in the yard.

In addition to Qu Qingfeng, Li Fan saw a middle-aged woman standing next to him. The woman was wearing a light yellow long skirt, had a gentle smile, was elegant and dignified, and gave people a sense of tranquility.

"This is Aunt Mei." Liu Ji introduced Li Fan, and it was obvious that she already knew her.

"Hello, Aunt Mei." Li Fan bowed.

"I've secretly seen you a few times before, and now I can say I know you." The woman said with a smile. Li Fan was a little surprised. The other party had secretly spied on him, but he was unaware. It seemed that his cultivation was still shallow and his perception was not sharp enough.

"It used to be quiet here, but now it's lively. You have something to do." The woman said to Qu Qingfeng with a smile.

"We are the ones who disturbed you, sir." Li Fan said from the side.

Qu Qingfeng shook his head and smiled, "This is good. Young people are full of vigor and vitality, just like the plum blossoms in this courtyard, full of vitality, adding some color to this small courtyard. Lu Yuan, why don't you move here to live? I know you don't want to become a disciple, and you don't need these vulgar rituals. If you encounter any problems while practicing here, you can also ask me for advice. Although I am not very knowledgeable, I can still give you some pointers."

"What's more, Yang Qingshan is here, you can also learn from each other and exchange swordsmanship."

Lu Yuan was somewhat tempted when she heard this. She did not become a disciple because she studied under Mo Yang in Lishan. In fact, in terms of seniority, she should call Li Fan "uncle master".

She glanced at Li Fan. On the top of the mountain, she and Li Fan were actually not familiar with each other.

At that time, except for the people in the village, other disciples who left the mountain were quite unfamiliar with Li Fan. They knew Li Fan because Ye Qinghuang and Wen Ruyu were too dazzling.

After that, Li Fan became famous in a battle on the top of Lishan Mountain, and the disciples of Lishan Mountain scattered in all directions. She wanted to learn swordsmanship from Li Fan, but she didn't have the chance. It was not suitable to stay in other places in the academy, so this place was indeed a good choice.

Lu Yuan glanced at Li Fan standing aside, then said to Qu Qingfeng: "Then Lu Yuan is sorry to bother you, sir."

"That's great." Qu Qingfeng smiled gently.

"Yang Qingshan, please give me your guidance in the future." Lu Yuan said to Li Fan with a smile, with a hint of playfulness in her eyes.

"Ms. Lu, please give me your guidance." Li Fan responded with a smile, and deliberately called out Yang Qingshan's name. Is this her bad taste?

Liu Ji looked up at the two of them, then looked at Li Fan.

Ah!
Ji Xue watched the two of them silently from the side, lowering her head slightly.

Although she became the master's disciple, the master did not let her live here, but asked her to return to the house on Bailu Street every day.

Now, in addition to letting Li Fan live here, the gentleman also let Lu Yuan live here as well.

The teacher's love for Lu Yuan is greater than hers.

Thinking of this, Ji Xue couldn't help feeling a little disappointed.

Lu Yuan also packed up and moved here.

Now, Li Fan, Liu Ji, and Lu Yuan all live in this small courtyard.

News soon spread from Bailu Academy, and people were curious whether Mr. Qu had accepted Yang Qingshan and Lu Yuan as his last disciples.
However, if it weren't for the threat from the big monster, Yang Qingshan would not be willing to come to the academy, and Lu Yuan had no intention of becoming his disciple.

It seems that the gentleman simply admires them both and therefore takes care of them.

Of course, their talents are all worth it.

…………

The next morning.

In the quiet courtyard, Liu Ji got up early and was practicing writing in the yard.

Li Fan came to the yard and walked forward when he saw Liu Ji's serious look. Liu Ji finished writing quietly, then put down her pen and looked at him. Seeing the playful smile in Li Fan's eyes, Liu Ji glared at him.

"Master asked me to do this." Liu Ji said, "Practicing calligraphy can improve one's character."

Liu Ji also knew that she had an impatient temper, which was also a characteristic of a demon.

"It seems that the teacher's teaching is good." Li Fan responded with a smile. He didn't expect Liu Ji to be so obedient.

He took a deep breath, and a refreshing fragrance filled the air, it was the scent of plum blossoms.

"morning."

Hearing a voice behind him, Li Fan turned around and saw Lu Yuan coming towards him. She was full of youthful beauty after washing up in the morning. She was not as cold as usual and was quiet.

Perhaps because of her appearance and her talent, the way outsiders look at her carries their own thoughts.

Lu Yuan at this moment is more real.

"What are you looking at?" Lu Yuan looked at Li Fan strangely.

"Nothing." Li Fan said with a smile: "Good morning."

Lu Yuan turned around and went back to the room. When she came out, she was holding a sword and pointed it at Li Fan.

Li Fan: “?”

"what are you doing……"

"Yang Qingshan, please give me your advice." Lu Yuan said. How could she waste such a good opportunity? One of the main reasons why she agreed to live here was so that she could catch Li Fan to practice sword with her every day.

Li Fan: "..."

Is it too late to escape now?

"I'll go get the sword." Li Fan said depressedly.

Li Fan took out his sword, and then the two of them came to the open space under the plum tree. A sword intent spread out, and they actually started fighting, but they controlled the intensity.

Liu Ji looked over there with a somewhat ambiguous smile in her eyes.

At this time, Ji Xue also walked into the yard. Seeing the flashing sword light in the yard, she couldn't help but be stunned for a moment. Then she stood there far away, watching the two people practicing sword quietly.

Liu Ji looked at Ji Xue again and thought to herself that she came really early today.

This small courtyard is really lively!

(End of this chapter)