Am I the old man who's always by my apprentices' side?

Will Chapter 9 involve murder?
Chang Ping'an took a quick step back, narrowly vaulting over the thatched hut to avoid the fat man's knife.

"Zheng——"

The thatched hut, which should have collapsed under a single blow, instead emitted a metallic clanging sound, and remained completely unmoved, not even the weeds on the roof were cut!
The pale-faced fat man froze for a moment, not having time to think it through, and was about to step forward to fight again when a loud shout rang out—

"Wait a minute!"

Zhang Chengdao took the longsword off his back, glanced at its attribute of 100 attack points, handed it to Chang Ping'an, opened the character panel, equipped it in the "Equipment" section, and asked, "Can it kill people?"

This longsword is different from the exquisite gentleman's sword in traditional fantasy games or movies. Instead, it is a rough, broadsword. The excessively wide blade makes it look somewhat clumsy, and the white cloth wrapped around the hilt also gives it a rugged style.

"This disciple will not,"

Looking at the simple longsword before him, Chang Ping'an slowly grasped it, his tone resolute: "But this disciple can learn it."

The longsword was lighter than he had imagined. Or rather, it wasn't that the sword was light, but for some reason, the sword seemed to have become one with him, allowing him to feel the sword's intent. As a result, the sword's weight did not affect him, which is why the sword seemed "light".

The next second, he thrust his sword at the pale-faced fat man.

The pale-faced fat man had already made preparations while Zhang Chengdao and Chang Ping were talking, so he immediately blocked the sword with his sword.

The pale-faced fat man was extremely confident. Chang Ping'an was just a low-level swordsmith, how could he compare to him, a proper disciple of the Sword Forging Manor? Although he had only mastered three of the nine paths of the Flaming Blade Technique, it was still enough to deal with a martial artist like Chang Ping'an who had just reached the ninth rank of Qi Refining!
Unexpectedly, as soon as the sword and knife clashed, a "crack" was heard, and the fat man's knife was broken in two!
Half of the blade lay on the snow, reflecting a dazzling silver light, while the simple longsword in Chang Ping'an's hand remained unchanged.

This scene stunned both of them, but Zhang Chengdao quietly breathed a sigh of relief.

The weapon produced by Golden Finger is indeed tough; it performs like this even at level 1!

It seems that the cultivation system brought about by the cheat system is indeed able to overwhelm this martial arts cultivation world.

Realizing this, Zhang Chengdao's fear of insufficient firepower was greatly relieved.

Then, seizing the opportunity, he boasted, "This sword is called 'Night Talk White Heron.' Although it's not a top-tier spiritual sword, it's still a rare divine weapon in this world. Ping An, feel free to use it!"

"Disciple understands!"

Chang Ping'an does not know swordsmanship.

Even if I've never eaten pork, I've seen pigs run.

Although Sword Forging Manor forges all kinds of weapons, since it is named "Sword Forging Manor," it is naturally the best at forging swords. As the most famous sword-forging force in Xiao Kingdom, many sects and martial artists from all over the world come to Sword Forging Manor to order precious swords. There is a row of testing stones at the entrance of the manor.

Over the years, Chang Ping'an has seen many martial artists test their swordsmanship. In summary, it is nothing more than thrusting, chopping, slashing, and cutting. Even if he doesn't know any complicated sword moves, he still knows these most basic ones.

So Chang Ping'an gripped his longsword tightly, pursed his lips, and swung it down in the most natural and simplest way.

The pale-faced fat man wasn't stupid. This situation was clearly different from what he had imagined, and that seemingly worn-out sword must be some rare divine weapon. Seeing the situation was bad, he decisively turned and ran. Chang Ping'an's sword strike only managed to cut off a piece of his clothing.

Normally, Chang Ping'an wouldn't be able to catch up with his opponent; the pale-faced fat man was, after all, a martial artist nearing the eighth rank. But yesterday, while climbing the cliff, Zhang Chengdao gave Chang Ping'an the [Zouwu Bell].

This thing is a treasure in the cultivation system. With its blessing, Chang Ping'an easily caught up with the fat man with a single leap.

Then, Chang Ping'an swung his sword again with all his might. When the sword energy collided with the opponent's protective aura, the latter shattered instantly like a fragile eggshell. The pale-faced fat man fell face down to the ground, instantly lifeless. Bright red blood soaked the fat man's fur coat and flowed onto the white snow. The cold wind carried the smell of blood to Zhang Chengdao's nose.

It tasted a bit fishy and a bit disgusting.

The pale-faced fat man didn't even have time to leave his last words. His face, buried in the snow, was filled with astonishment as his eyes almost popped out of their sockets.

He couldn't understand how his protective aura as a ninth-grade martial artist could be pierced by Chang Ping'an, a piece of trash whose natal sword was destroyed and whose true qi meridians were severed!
After killing the pale-faced fat man, Chang Ping'an remained calm. He even stabbed the fat man several more times to make sure he was completely dead before squatting down and carefully washing his longsword with snow.

After cleaning the longsword, Chang Ping'an respectfully returned it to Zhang Cheng, saying, "Master, here is your 'Night Talk with the Egret'."

The name "Night Talk with Egret" was chosen casually by Zhang Chengdao, or perhaps it was a name he copied from a game he used to play.

It's mainly because it sounds more sophisticated. Otherwise, I can't very well tell my apprentice that this level 1 longsword has a name as plain as its level: "Iron Sword," right?

Moreover, since he had already called it out, Zhang Chengdao didn't intend to change it. He took the longsword, brought up his backpack, and opened the slot containing the "Iron Sword." The details screen of this level 1 longsword popped up.

He changed the default words "Iron Sword" to "Night Talk with Egret". Then a white light flashed and four words suddenly appeared on the hilt of the simple longsword: "Night Talk with Egret"!
"Since I've given it to you, just take it and use it!"

After changing the name, Zhang Chengdao handed the Night Talk White Heron back to Chang Ping'an and instructed him, "You should practice when you have time. There are some basic sword techniques in that book, 'Elementary Qi Refining Book,' which you can learn as well."

Chang Ping'an took the Night Talk White Egret and nodded: "Disciple understands!"

Giving his only weapon to his apprentice was a decision Zhang Chengdao made after careful consideration.

Firstly, I don't know how to use a sword myself. Secondly, if a fight really breaks out, my cheap apprentice will definitely go first. This is similar to the equipment matching strategy in some tower defense games, where whoever is the main damage dealer will be given the damage-dealing equipment.

Furthermore, with a stable income of 100 Peach Blossom Stones per day, one can afford to buy forging blueprints for various weapons in the shop. At that time, one can forge any equipment. The longsword given in the newbie gift pack is really nothing. He is my own apprentice, and the first disciple of the sect. I can't be too stingy!

More importantly, weapons are ultimately just external aids. Today's accident made Zhang Chengdao realize that he still needs to seize the time to cultivate. At least after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, with the suppression of the martial arts cultivation system by the immortal cultivation system, he will be able to roam freely in this world without any problems.

After carefully putting away the Night Talk White Egret, Chang Ping'an turned back to deal with the corpse of the pale-faced fat man.

Zhang Chengdao secretly wiped his face with his sleeve and quietly opened the membership bonus he had just received that day.

The moment I opened it, an extra compartment appeared in my backpack.

As expected, it was the cheapest food: 10 sets of meat buns.

Based on Zhang Chengdao's experience playing the game, the VIP red envelope contains 10 sets of ordinary food and 5 sets of advanced food. The meat bun is an ordinary food, which is why it contains 10 sets.

Zhang Chengdao wasn't disappointed by his luck. Although it wasn't a rare item, a very filling meal did solve his immediate problem. Otherwise, it would have been difficult to find food in this freezing weather.

One set of [meat buns] contains five buns in one steamer basket, enough for him to eat for two meals, depending on his appetite.

If it's a cheap apprentice, even if he can eat a lot, 10 sets of meat buns... could last him for several days, right?
Subconsciously, Zhang Chengdao even swallowed.

Although he can maintain his daily physical strength and energy without eating after drawing in Qi, he still feels a bit hungry. Last night, he and his apprentice ate a bowl of lean meat soup to satisfy his craving. Today, he drew so many meat buns that he can resume his normal diet.

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