Borrowing a sword

Chapter 143 The Disturbed Junior Uncle

This rain lasted for two days straight before it stopped.

Over the past two days, the most talked-about topic in the Daoist community has been Chu Huaixu's dual cultivation of sword and body, displaying his prowess on the arena with a flurry of flicks.

This scene left an extremely deep impression on all the onlookers.

Even within the inner sect, many senior brothers and sisters were discussing it.

On that day, Liu Chengqi, the son of the steward, also secretly went to watch the competition, hiding in the crowd.

Strictly speaking, Chu Huaixu's "Jili Gulu Baguazhang" was taught by him.

As it turned out, the opponent was already a prodigy of the outer sect. With just one move, the Eight Desolate Dragons, he was invincible in the first few rounds of the competition!

"And what about me? I'm still a useless person with a damaged spiritual embryo."

Liu Chengqi was dejected and filled with envy.

He had also wondered if, had his spiritual embryo not been damaged, he could have made a name for himself in this Eastern Continent Grand Competition with the talent of a superior spiritual embryo.
Unfortunately, no if.

In a small courtyard in Yaoshan, Niu Yuanshan looked at the drizzling rain outside the window, his mood somewhat complicated.

"Chu Huaixu has actually achieved such a level?" He was completely taken aback.

Originally, he only hoped that this newcomer in the organization could perform well and make a name for himself in front of the higher-ups of the Daoist sect.

But just yesterday, even Ji Sikong, who was initially considered the most promising disciple of the outer sect, was defeated by him.

In an instant, he became a favorite to win the championship and a true celebrity!

Old Niu was so excited yesterday that he couldn't sleep all night.

Some seemingly unrealistic ideas, but which actually had a degree of possibility, kept swirling in his mind.

"What if Chu Huaixu could win first place?"

The thought of this made him tremble with excitement!

In the Moon Kingdom, the champion of the Western Continent Grand Competition will undoubtedly be the Crown Prince Rui.

"His strength is said to be overwhelming among those of the same realm."

In this way, if Chu Huaixu wins, then the so-called "East-West Continent Grand Competition" will ultimately become the final showdown between the people of our Yue Kingdom!
"If those fools in Dongzhou knew the truth, I wonder how they would react! Hahaha!"

His face flushed, his heart raced, and his breathing quickened as he thought about it.

Even now, Niu Yuanshan still can't understand how that former pseudo-spiritual embryo has transformed into the most eye-catching Daoist prodigy.

Since Chu Huaixu went up the mountain, Old Niu has followed the third rule of the "Admonitions" and has slapped himself countless times.

Now, he feels a little regretful.

He knows very little about the current Chu Huai Preface.

Since the start of the Eastern Continent Grand Competition, he has been collecting all sorts of rumors about him every day.

The shock he brought to Niu Yuanshan was unique in every round.

For some reason, he also felt a sense of pride.

In Lao Niu's heart, Chu Huaixu will always be the most special one, because he is his comrade.

As fellow spies from the Moon Kingdom, both carrying out missions, he truly regarded them as junior members of his family.

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, and he's even starting to wonder whether or not to invite him over for dinner.

"Yes, we can invite Shuangjiang (the child) along too."

Although the cultivation world doesn't follow the "marry a chicken, follow the chicken; marry a dog, follow the dog" mentality, doesn't it still depend on the man's own abilities?

With proper manipulation, one can make their woman willingly betray her country and serve them! Someone within the [Organization] has also achieved such a glorious feat!
Just as he was lost in thought, the servant in the courtyard knocked on his door.

"What is it?" Niu Yuanshan asked as he opened the door.

"Sir, today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. This is Erlang wine sent by Chu Huaixu," said the servant carrying two jars of fine wine.

"What about others?"

"Reporting to the steward, he has already returned, saying that he needs to focus on preparing for the Eastern Continent Grand Competition, so he will not disturb you any longer," the servant replied in detail.

"Alright, give me the wine, you can go now." Old Niu took the wine jar.

It wasn't a particularly expensive gift, but he was still touched by the child's thoughtfulness.

Old Niu had been working undercover in the Taoist sect for many years, diligently and conscientiously, earning him the nickname "The Willing Ox." He worked his way up to the position of steward.

He had no family, no spiritual partner, and no children.

Even when his junior sister Mo Qingmei, with whom he had feelings for each other, confessed her love to him, he cruelly rejected her.

Niu Yuanshan knew he wasn't very capable and didn't want to be a burden to her.

During holidays and festivals, he would actually feel a bit sad and lonely.

Just like today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, the full moon hangs high, but so what?
—Even if the moon shines brightly over a foreign land, it cannot compare to a lamp lit in one's hometown.

He was ultimately a spy, completely out of place in this place.

But these two jars of wine today brought him a sense of comfort in his old age.

I was almost reluctant to drink it.

The inner gate is the Observatory of Gentlemen.

After circulating the "Sword Nourishing Technique" once, Xu Ziqing slowly opened her eyes.

His days are now very busy.

To practice the secret techniques passed down by his junior uncle, he also needed to cultivate the sword-nurturing technique, the Ice Skin Jade Bone Heart Method, and various other spells.
Every day is fulfilling, and I can feel my own strength gradually increasing.

Jiang Zhi sat to the side, glanced at him, and said, "You seem a little restless today."

Feeling a bit nervous after being seen through, Xiao Xu still dared to ask, "Junior Grandmaster Uncle, may I leave the inner sect for a while today?"

"Oh? Why?" asked the junior grandmaster in white robes.

"Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival," Xu Ziqing replied.

“But as far as I know, you have no family left.” Jiang Zhi spoke as directly as ever.

Unexpectedly, Xu Ziqing looked up at him at that moment, her eyes full of seriousness, and replied:

"Junior Grandmaster Uncle, I have family."

Jiang Zhi stared at him for a while, remaining silent.

After a long pause, he seemed to understand something. "Alright, go ahead, but you haven't finished your homework for today, so you only have one hour," he said.

"Yes! Thank you, Junior Martial Uncle!" The young man was overjoyed and immediately stood up, his steps light and quick.

"Wait, put the sword here, don't take it with you," Jiang Zhi instructed.

Xu Ziqing didn't think much of it and obediently did as instructed.

Watching the boy disappear in a flash, Jiang Zhi was somewhat lost in thought.

The sun is about to set, and the Mid-Autumn Festival moon will soon rise.

He looked out the window and muttered to himself:

"Senior brother, senior sister, it's Mid-Autumn Festival again."

The gentleman looked at his junior brother from the previous generation, his tone lonely, his eyes calm.

After saying this, he remained silent for a long time before standing up.

"Alright, let's go check on that madman first, and then we can have a get-together with the younger generation."

Jiang Zhi walked into a secluded courtyard, then pushed open the door, saying:

"Fifth Senior Brother, your junior brother has come to see you."

On the other side, outside the gate, at Medicine Mountain.

For the first time ever, Chu Huaixu personally cooked for Han Shuangjiang, letting her taste his culinary skills today.

But this lazy fellow only cooks one dish; he won't cook anything more.

Just as the two were busy, Xu Ziqing rushed back.

As soon as he got home, he called out loudly, "Senior Brother! Senior Sister Han!"

"You're back." The two looked up, didn't say much, just smiled simply.

Just a few minutes ago, they were still talking about whether Xiao Xu would be able to go home.

Chu Huaixu naturally began assigning tasks to Xiao Xu, and the young man, as always, was extremely self-aware and had a clear idea of ​​what to do.

A sumptuous meal was quickly prepared, and the three sat down at the wooden table.

Chu Huaixu even opened a jar of wine and said, "Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival, why don't we all have a drink?"

To his surprise, neither Han Shuangjiang nor Xu Ziqing refused, clearly indicating that they were both people who could drink.

But it makes sense. Sister Han is considered a future courtesan in Hongxiuzhao, so how could she not learn to drink? It's a required course.

Xu Ziqing is a young swordsman, and drinking is a common practice in such a prestigious martial arts family.

All three picked up their glasses, then smiled and clinked them together, each drinking it down in one gulp.

They can all be said to be without fathers or mothers, and have no blood relatives.

But today there is also a sense of joy and family reunion.

Han Shuangjiang had no relatives or friends. She was sold by her parents when she was a child and had never experienced the warmth of a family in all these years.

Chu Huaixu is a lonely transmigrator. Even on Earth, he has no family since his mother passed away.

Xu Ziqing's family suddenly suffered a great change, leaving her helpless and rootless.

Perhaps, it's better for the three of them to live their lives well than anything else.

The three young people ate, drank, and chatted.

Before we knew it, we'd all been a little too fond of drinking.

Jiang Zhi only gave Xu Ziqing one hour of free time, so he consciously got up early at the dinner table and went to wash the dishes.

Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang were still sitting at the table, drinking together.

Big Ice Cube's face was slightly flushed, he rested his chin on one hand, and his eyes were a little hazy from drinking.

That chilly feeling vanished instantly, replaced by breathtaking beauty.

Today is the happiest day she has had in years.

She no longer felt that the festive atmosphere belonged to others.

"I've got my own fun now." She raised her eyes, glanced at Chu Huaixu sitting opposite her, and thought to herself.

After washing the dishes, Xu Ziqing wiped her wet hands and jogged over, saying, "Senior Brother, Senior Sister Han, I have to go back now. I still have some homework to finish today."

"Okay, go ahead." Chu Huaixu waved his hand, not trying to stop him.

Xiao Xu looked back every few steps, still somewhat reluctant to leave.

Every time he turned around, he could see Chu Huaixu sitting there raising his arm and waving at him, until the boy's figure disappeared into the night.

At the dinner table, he looked at the girl sitting opposite him and asked, "Would you like some more?"

Today we are drinking spirit wine. Although it is not of high grade and not expensive, it is not like ordinary fine wine, which can make a cultivator drink a thousand cups without getting drunk.

Chu Huaixu could tell that Han Shuangjiang was already slightly tipsy.

The large ice block seemed to have melted a bit, and its sitting posture became somewhat lazy.

In fact, the toes of the two feet under the table would occasionally lift up and then the two feet would gently tap each other.

She rarely showed such a girlish innocence, raising two fingers to indicate a distance between them, and said:
"Drink this much more?"

But she quickly withdrew her little hand.

"Isn't that a bit too much?" Chu Huaixu replied with a smile, pouring her a glass of wine and then filling his own glass as well.

After the two of them took a small sip, she looked up to admire the moon.

"The moon is so beautiful tonight," Han Shuangjiang exclaimed, in high spirits.

Chu Huaixu did not respond, but just looked at her with a smile.

She noticed out of the corner of her eye that he was watching her.

But the more she pretended to look at the moon, the more she did so.

"You're going to watch for so long? Haven't you had enough yet?" Chu Huaixu asked with a smile.

"Have you seen enough?" Han Shuangjiang asked, somewhat embarrassed and annoyed.

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