Borrowing a sword

Chapter 136 Chu Yinyin! Are you kidding me?

"What did you say!" Situ Cheng slammed the wine gourd in his hand onto the stone table.

"Chu Huaixu is a body cultivator?" His eyes were full of confusion.

Geng Tianhe immediately said, "Elder, it's absolutely true! Kui Muquan and Zhao Xinghan also came to watch the competition today, and they can testify to it!"

"This person is indeed a body cultivator, and his physical strength is abnormally strong. He is only at the fourth level of the first realm, but the level he displayed today is no less than that of a body cultivator at the ninth level."

"Moreover, he has also mastered a Xuan-level movement technique, which is probably already at a minor level."

Situ Cheng found it increasingly strange as he listened.

He was knowledgeable and experienced. Some eccentric sword cultivators would focus on physical training in the early stages, and some special techniques also required physical strength.

If Chu Huaixu is only slightly stronger physically, then it is indeed not possible to directly conclude that he is a body cultivator.

But if what Geng Tianhe said is true, he is only at the fourth level of the Heavenly Realm, yet he can rival a body cultivator at the ninth level. Then how could he not be a body cultivator?

It couldn't have been a secondary cultivation method that led to this level, could it?
This is beyond anyone's comprehension.

For normal auxiliary cultivation of the body, your cultivation level should be at the ninth level, but your physical strength should only be comparable to the third or fourth level. That would be correct.

"So, Chu Yinyin tricked me?" Situ Cheng's eyes widened.

He doesn't really rule out that possibility.

There's nothing we can do about it; that's the reputation of Elder Chu Yinyin of the Daoist sect!
"But the problem is, Sect Leader Xiang and the others were there that day, as was Martial Uncle Jiang. She openly mocked me like that, and they still tolerated her?" Situ Cheng felt something was wrong.

But then he thought, could it be that the junior master of the Taoist sect is reliable?

This is Jiang Zhi's reputation.

Situ Cheng looked at Geng Tianhe and said, "Tell me in detail everything you saw today."

Upon hearing this, Geng Tianhe began to recount all the details, including how Chu Huaixu ultimately won by relying on martial arts from the Jianghu.

"If he was born into a family with a long history in the martial arts world, and some martial arts practitioners follow the path of external martial arts, while he cultivated his body from a young age, and then after entering the Taoist sect, he still chose to follow the path that he already had a foundation in, which is quite reasonable."

"But if we say that a body cultivator comprehends sword intent..."

"That's absolutely ridiculous!"

Moreover, according to Geng Tianhe, Chu Huaixu did not have a sword!

What kind of swordsman are you without a sword?
This is the most fundamental problem!
"What exactly is the Daoist sect up to with this move?" Situ Cheng still had a vague sense of unease.

He could find some reason, but it still felt strange.

"Observe this child further," he finally said.

—Further investigation! Further report!

"Yes!" Geng Tianhe replied.

"Did you watch Han Shuangjiang's competition?" Situ Cheng asked.

"Elder, not yet. Her competition is this afternoon."

"Alright, keep an eye on this woman as well."

"Yes!"

In the afternoon, Geng Tianhe went to the martial arts arena to watch Han Shuangjiang's match.

Interestingly, he also saw Kui Muquan of Chunqiu Mountain and Zhao Xinghan of Luotian Valley.

The three of them were all taken aback when they met.

Then, they both saw a tacit understanding in each other's eyes.

"—You were also sent by your sect elders?"

The three considered each other formidable rivals, yet at this moment they all felt a sense of shared fate.

They wouldn't let us cultivate in peace for no reason; they spent the whole morning watching the body cultivation competition.

Although they were amazed and learned a lot, they didn't think that Chu Huaixu at this stage could be their opponent.

However, when Han Shuangjiang gracefully stepped onto the stage, holding a long sword, their eyes were instantly captivated.

In the morning, Han Shuangjiang stood at the back of the crowd, watching Dead Fox's match, so she was not noticed by the three of them.

The reason she stood far away was simply because there had been a lot of rumors circulating in the Taoist community recently, saying that she and the dead fox were in a Taoist couple relationship.

"We don't even live together," she muttered to herself.

At this moment, the girl was dressed in a light blue outfit and held a spirit sword with a similar color scheme, [Partridge Sky], making her appear even more aloof.

She already exuded a strong older sister vibe and a mature, sophisticated aura. Now, with a cold expression on her face before the battle, she gave off a great sense of distance.

"It seems like the trip wasn't entirely in vain?" This thought arose in the minds of the three young prodigies.

Geng Tianhe's gaze was completely drawn in, and he couldn't look away.

—Such a stunningly beautiful woman exists in the world!

This perfectly matches his vision of a female sword immortal.

Aloof, beautiful, and proud!

He felt that this woman was like a plum blossom braving the snow!
“Han Shuangjiang, Han Shuangjiang, the name suits him perfectly,” Geng Tianhe thought to himself.

And this competition did not disappoint anyone.

Big Ice Cube's luck with the fortune sticks was still very bad, and he encountered a fellow disciple.

This woman is also listed in the first edition of Chu Huaixu's "Kill List".

Moreover, her strength far surpasses Ding Bolin's, clearly indicating that she has been lying low all the time!
Chu Huaixu suspected that this might be the path to becoming the protagonist of the world, and that all these people in this competition were merely whetstones!
The sword strike that decided the outcome against the large ice block contained a hidden aura of sword intent.

This completely shocked Geng Tianhe and the others!
"It seemed like there was a hidden sword intent just now?"

They had no way of knowing what kind of sword intent this was.

But with their sharp eyesight, they absolutely cannot be wrong!
Having one foot in the realm of sword intent can also produce similar effects.

But she looked so calm and composed, as if she still had plenty of energy left, so it couldn't be as simple as just being half a step into sword intent.

Geng Tianhe was shaken. He was so proud in the Sword Sect, even a little arrogant, but now his mind was shaken!

"The Daoist sect actually has such a proud daughter of heaven!"

"His swordsmanship talent is truly terrifying!"

He began to understand why the conflict between the Daoist sect and the Sword Sect had lasted so long. Geng Tianhe had always believed that as long as he far surpassed his peers in the Sword Sect, he would be the strongest young sword cultivator in the Eastern Continent!

Looking back now, I realize how ridiculous I was!
Han Shuangjiang stepped off the stage, and everyone's eyes followed her.

That's incredible! This junior sister is truly amazing!
Chu Huaixu took a few steps forward without any hesitation, greeting him with a smile to offer his congratulations.

But out of the corner of his eye, he also noticed Geng Tianhe and the others.

Based on his memories of "Borrowing a Sword," he couldn't help but exclaim in his mind, "Hey! Isn't this Geng Tianhe, the big ice block's deadbeat simp?"

A woman as exceptionally talented as Han Shuangjiang naturally has many admirers.

Unfortunately, she was given a leading lady role, focusing solely on her career, and with her slight misogyny, she found these men extremely annoying.

At this moment, Chu Huaixu looked at Geng Tianhe's infatuated gaze and felt a little annoyed for no reason.

"This is not a good sign," he said, shaking his head and chuckling.

This indicates that he has a possessive desire for the large block of ice.

Chu Huai Xu clearly understood what this symbolized.

But he still chose to walk directly to her side, then turned his head and glanced at Geng Tianhe, their eyes briefly meeting.

Chu Huaixu wasn't that immature, and wouldn't harbor too much hostility because of it.

He just wanted to see himself clearly through him.

After the competition, the two walked home side by side.

After Chu Huaixu defeated Ding Bolin, he finally made it onto the casino's list and fiercely bet 200 contribution points on himself.

Han Shuangjiang was preparing for the afternoon's competition and did not go with him.

Now, he's starting to ask questions.

"Are you going to use your 200 contribution points to bet on me, or save them to bet on Xiao Xu later?"

The large ice block looked slightly displeased: "Why wasn't my own name among the options?"

"You're no match for me, don't you know that?" Chu Huaixu said.

He turned to look her over and said, "You wouldn't be hoping I get eliminated by someone else so you wouldn't have to face me, would you?"

"How could that be?" Han Shuangjiang thought he was talking nonsense again.

She asked that question simply because she felt a little embarrassed.

"Then who are you betting on?" Chu Huaixu asked again.

The large ice block remained silent, its long, slender legs striding forward, too lazy to pay him any attention.

"Who are you betting on?!" Chu Huaixu persisted.

The cold-faced girl lowered her head and walked even faster.

"Senior Sister Han, can't you give me a definite answer?" he kept pestering.

Han Shuangjiang sighed helplessly and gritted her teeth, saying irritably, "I'll bet on you! I was planning to bet on you anyway! Fine, I'll bet on you!"

Chu Huaixu was satisfied and just stared at her and smiled.

As a result, the large ice block moved even faster.

"Hey, where are you going? You're going the wrong way," Chu Huaixu said.

"Let's go to the casino, I'm going right now!" The girl rolled her eyes at him in her heart, but couldn't help but lower her head and smile slightly.

Meanwhile, Geng Tianhe and his companions, disguised as intelligence agents, returned to the elegant courtyard where their sect elders lived.

On his way back, the image of the girl was constantly on his mind, lingering there.

“Elder, I’m quite certain that she has grasped the essence of swordsmanship,” Geng Tianhe said to Situ Cheng.

This time, Situ Cheng can truly put on a calm and collected demeanor.

“I already knew about this,” he said.

"The reason I sent you there is to temper your arrogance!"

"Which of you is stronger, you or Han Shuangjiang, we'll only know after you fight. But in any case, she's already half a step ahead of you in terms of swordsmanship."

Upon hearing this, Geng Tianhe pursed his lips tightly and said loudly, "This disciple understands!"

"Go, go and cultivate." Situ Cheng smiled slightly.

"Yes."

Watching Geng Tianhe's departing figure, Situ Cheng's expression immediately changed.

He appeared calm, but he was actually extremely puzzled.

What is Chu Yinyin up to?

"You're only half right!"

He was increasingly confused about what the Taoist sect was up to.

But Chu Huaixu did manage to make him remember it, and it also piqued his curiosity.

His intuition told him that he was likely even more special than Han Shuangjiang!

"After all, Chu Yinyin was a bit too showy that day!" he recalled.

Time flew by, and the East Continent Grand Competition soon reached its fifth round.

Chu Huaixu didn't know what kind of drug Jiang Zhi had given Xu Ziqing, but Xu Ziqing's cultivation level had actually surpassed his, and he had reached the fifth level of the Heavenly Realm.

Enraged, he summoned the system that very night and leveled himself up.

Anyway, winning four games in a row gave me several thousand experience points.

Besides, winning the third round meant he was already in the top 500, and his system mission, the East-West Continent Grand Competition, had completed its first stage, rewarding him with 20,000 experience points.

This gave Chu Huaixu another 70,000 experience points, so leveling up wasn't a big deal, and he still had more than 50,000 left over.

If you win the fifth round, you'll enter the top 100 and be able to claim the second stage reward, which includes 30,000 experience points and a [Yellow-level Spell Upgrade Ticket].

After this round of drawing lots, Chu Huaixu smiled.

Because this "Swordless One" finally encountered his first swordsman opponent in the Eastern Continent Grand Competition!
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(End of this chapter)