Tumor Sword Immortal

Chapter 131 Companion
I wonder if any of you have experienced this.

It's probably something like when relatives come to your house during Chinese New Year, or at a class welcome party, or a company annual meeting, and a very important person, including but not limited to your mother, your advisor, or your boss, says something to you in a friendly way.

Come on, show everyone a talent.

Xu Shangxin's face turned red.

With a "whoosh," he drew his sword in front of the entire room of Kaifu Huayuan: "A scholar can be killed but not humiliated!"

All the experts from the Lingxiao Sword Sect were present. They watched her draw her sword without any tension, but rather with some surprise.

No, the dance director made you dance, you're really lucky, sis!

Li Tan also stepped forward quickly, but what she was thinking was, "I'm older, I have to protect Shangxin no matter what." So she grabbed Xu Shangxin's wrist, lowered her voice and said in a deep voice, "A small humiliation is nothing!"

Xu Shangxin blushed and met her gaze.

Li Tan could only sigh heavily, then with a resolute air, she shouted, "I'll jump for her!"

Zheng Ge and the other high-ranking members of the Lingxiao Sword Sect tilted their heads and frowned, pondering where their external policies had caused misunderstandings...

It wasn't until Xi let out a soft laugh that everyone was brought back to their senses.

Zheng Ge looked at his Aunt Xi in surprise.

Although Xi still looks like a young girl, her laughter is so clear and melodious, it feels like it happened a long, long time ago.

The dance leader, wasn't she taken away by kidnappers? How come she seems to have become younger after her trip to the mountains?

She's become a bit younger.

Perhaps it was Changsun Yu who shattered Wu Shou's peaceful heart, and this trip with Pei Xia away from Lingxiao Mountain, involuntarily taking her back to the mountains, fields, and lakes, instead shaped a different state of mind for her.

Looking at Xu Shangxin, who was clearly defiant, Xi said, "Pei Xia is in my hands right now. If you perform well, I might consider letting him go."

Xu Shangxin's body stiffened abruptly. She slowly turned her head, staring intently at Xi, and after a long while said, "It's a deal!"

Xu Shangxin had never studied dance. Da Ling did not have a tradition of discriminating against dancers. Although noblewomen would not learn the kind of dances that entertained people in brothels, it was not a big deal for them to dance occasionally in their private quarters.

However, she grew up in the Prime Minister's residence, and neither Pei Xi nor the academy would teach such things.

So when Xi asked her to dance, Xu Shangxin could only beg for mercy and teach Xi a set of sword and saber techniques.

Although the movements are simple and the postures are sharp, they are still very beautiful.

The main character is good-looking, and although the name "Hero, Spare My Life" is a bit outrageous, it is also an extremely beautiful ice sword. The two complement each other, making it hard to look away.

Of course, laymen only see the spectacle, while experts see the details.

Xi's gaze did not linger on Xu Shangxin's swordplay until Xu Shangxin finished practicing, at which point a hint of satisfaction slowly appeared in her clear eyes.

Pei Xiacheng didn't betray me.

Xu Shangxin sheathed her sword and stood gracefully, looking at the dance leader: "Release them!"

The dance leader nodded: "Let them go. They should be out of the county by now."

The older brother paused for a moment, then asked, "What do you mean?"

Xi pursed her lips and raised her hand to wave.

The elders in the main hall bowed in unison to the dance leader, and then withdrew in an orderly fashion.

In the towering, spacious hall, only three people remained. Xi probably wanted to go to the main seat in the middle to rest, but her legs were still not very good, and she had to hold onto the candle holders, making it very difficult for her to walk.

Xu Shangxin bit her lip, but in the end she quickly stepped forward and helped her up.

Xi looked up and met her gaze, her smile deepening.

After sitting down, she slowly said, "I made an agreement with Pei Xia. After returning to the sect, I can give you a chance. If you are willing, you will become my personal disciple and study and cultivate in the Lingxiao Sword Sect. Of course, I will also teach you all the Linglang music and dance. Just like Xia Xuan, you will become the new head dancer of the Lingxiao Sword Sect in the future. How about it?"

Before Xu Shangxin could react, Li Tan behind her had already widened her eyes.

As someone from a sect, she understood the weight of Xi's words more deeply than Xu Shangxin.

The Lingxiao Sword Sect is a well-known sect in Youzhou. Although it is slightly lacking in scale, in terms of lineage, it is on the same level as the Xuange Sword Mansion.

Moreover, the next head dancer's status will likely be even higher than that of the sect leader.

Xu Shangxin pointed to herself, somewhat bewildered, but quickly realized the crucial part of Xi's words: "Pei Xia, and your promise?"

Hearing this, it seemed that Pei Xia had at least settled her score with the dance leader. She couldn't help but ask, "Then... where is he?!"

Xi shook her head: "I don't know either, but when we broke up, I saw that he had a clear goal, so he must have had a plan in mind."

Xu Shangxin felt all her strength drain away in an instant. Her eyes drooped, and her voice was filled with bitterness: "He... he's really not coming back..."

Seeing Xu Shangxin's distraught appearance, Xi couldn't help but sigh inwardly, realizing that Pei Xia truly understood his older brother.

Even before he left, he had anticipated that Xu Shangxin would be disappointed, and even taught the dance director in advance how to comfort her.

Xi reached out and gently stroked the girl's long hair: "Pei Xia is exceptionally talented. Although I am not a fortune teller, I understand that once someone like him enters the world, he will inevitably be involved in fortune and opportunities. I imagine that what he is going to do must be extremely dangerous, which is why I left you with me."

Xu Shangxin slowly raised her head: "You mean..."

"Yes, you are still too weak. He must be worried about not being able to take care of you. So being sad and disappointed right now won't help. If you really want to catch up with him, then you should cultivate more and improve your strength, shouldn't you?"

Her eyelashes fluttered, obscuring the light in her eyes beneath the shadows. Xu Shangxin remained silent for a long time before finally saying in a low voice, "I think it's just an excuse to leave me behind..."

Let's make it half and half.

"Would you be willing to become my disciple?"

Xu Shangxin thought about the journey from leaving Beishi City.

She had never been of any help to Pei Xia; she was truly a burden.

Even if Pei Xia didn't abandon her at the Lingxiao Sword Sect this time, if they continued down this path, one day, in order not to become a burden to him, Xu Shangxin would force herself to leave him.

Having composed herself, Xu Shangxin slowly bowed and performed a disciple's salute: "Master."

Xi raised her hand and supported her drooping waist: "There's no need for formalities. Your decision is right. This is the martial world. Spending every day together is just a false companionship. Only by cultivating diligently and reaching the same level as him can we truly stand together."

The deeper meaning of this sentence was beyond the comprehension of Xu Shangxin, and even Li Tan.

These are insights gained from years of experience.

Xu Shangxin could only ask one question: "Then, what level do I need to reach? Like my master?"

The dance master blinked her clear, beautiful eyes, recalling her time with Pei Xia these past few days. She lightly covered her mouth and said, "Ah, I... hadn't really thought about that..."

Big Brother: "?"

(End of this chapter)