The Immortal Empress, Unrivaled Through Eternity

When Li Yunqing saw the Cangshan Sword Saint, she naturally also took in his eyes.

The girl, dressed in a light purple dress with her black hair cascading over her shoulders, held a medicine box in her hands, her head slightly raised, standing in front of the door.

She is gentle and quiet, with a clear and ethereal temperament, yet her eyes sparkle.

Looking at the girl, he felt as if he were seeing a tranquil sea, reflecting the clear moon.

"A clear mind, bright eyes, without the slightest doubt."

"She knows what she wants and is moving forward with determination."

"Is this really a fifteen-year-old girl?"

For a moment, a hint of surprise flashed in the eyes of the Cangshan Sword Saint.

He had seen many extraordinary women in the world.

It is rare to find a fifteen-year-old girl who not only possesses superb medical skills but also such a pure heart.

Or rather, this was the first time in his forty years that he had seen such a girl.

As for the girl's appearance, although she possessed beauty that could topple kingdoms, for him, who had created the Sword Heart Path, what mattered most was her spirit.

"I have met Master Liu, Sword Saint of Cangshan, and Young Master Lu."

Li Yunqing gave a slight bow, her tone gentle and polite, leaving no room for criticism.

But judging from that tone, the Sword Saint of Cangshan clearly sensed a distance.

Not too close, not too distant; polite and gentle, maintaining just the right distance.

Such a woman's politeness, greetings, and even concern are probably just her way of dealing with people.

It gives me a feeling that I can do my job well and it's none of my business what others do.

"Greetings, Miss Li."

Cangshan Sword Saint and Lu Xingzhou responded one after another, and Master Liu nodded casually.

After the group sat down at the table, Li Yunqing picked up the teapot and poured tea for each of them, then sat down on the other side of the table.

I started thinking about the consultation fee.

The Sword Saint of Cangshan is a Qi Realm Perfection expert who can break through to the Profound Realm Grandmaster at any time. His combat power is extraordinary, probably several streets ahead of Jiang Jing.

For someone like that, her consultation fee should naturally be carefully considered.

"Take it out!"

Just then, the Cangshan Sword Saint looked at Lu Xingzhou.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xingzhou did not hesitate at all and took out a book from his pocket.

The Sword Saint of Cangshan took it and placed it directly in front of Li Yunqing.

"The Cangshan Sword Manual, what is this?"

Looking at the books in front of her, Li Yunqing asked in confusion.

She will definitely want the sword technique, but she hasn't decided on the full consultation fee yet.

"It's yours!" the Sword Saint of Cangshan said, his tone crisp and decisive, without the slightest hesitation: "Born with sword bones, born for the sword."

"I hope that the swordsmanship I created will be of some help to you."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing looked at the Cangshan Sword Saint with some surprise.

She has come to understand the weight of passing on the torch.

But isn't it a bit too generous of the Cangshan Sword Saint to give away his inheritance upon meeting him?

"One should not accept rewards without merit."

Li Yunqing glanced at the Cangshan Sword Manual with a hint of envy, then retreated without hesitation.

This made Master Liu, who was standing to the side, widen his eyes slightly. Just a few days ago, the little girl in front of him was asking whether she could obtain the inheritance without joining the Mingyu Sect.

Why is she now rejecting the gift that was given to her for free?

"Don't worry, there are no conditions, even if you can't cure the poison in my body."

The Sword Saint of Cangshan spoke, as if he had guessed what Li Yunqing was thinking.

"I can cure poison!"

Li Yunqing spoke with absolute certainty: having cultivated the Medicine King Scripture, there was no poison or disease in the world that she could not cure.

But she knew that what's free is often the most expensive.

Especially someone like her who still has some conscience.

Moreover, she also adhered to the belief that she would repay kindness and kill those who had wronged her.

You can accept it through a transaction, but if you accept it for no reason, you will naturally feel indebted.

It has nothing to do with anything else; it's simply her way of doing things.

When facing enemies, she can stop at nothing, even committing arson, murder, looting, and ruthlessness, simply because they are adversaries, and it's a life-or-death situation.

But this only applies to enemies.

The Sword Saint of Cangshan once again pushed the sword manual in front of Li Yunqing and said, "I also have a request."

"You should have heard of my Way of the Sword Heart."

"To cultivate a sword, one must first cultivate the mind and discipline oneself, thus forging a sword spirit that suits oneself."

"The way of utmost sincerity for my disciple is sincerity in the sword and sincerity in the heart, nothing more."

"It could also be my unyielding way, without compromise or detours; once the sword is drawn, I would rather break than turn back."

"My swordsmanship was actually created in imitation of innate sword bones!"

"If I cannot possess the innate talent of a sword bone, then I must cultivate a sword heart through hard work."

At this point, the Sword Saint of Cangshan paused slightly: "I want to know the difference between the sword technique I created and the innate sword bone, so I ask you to take a look."

Upon hearing this, Li Yunqing had a vague feeling that this Sword Saint had probably encountered someone with innate sword bones and even suffered a loss.

"good!"

She nodded in response, without any pretense, and began to read the sword manual page by page.

For a moment, the entire courtyard fell silent.

It took Li Yunqing a full half hour to quickly skim through the sword manual.

After thinking for a long time, she solemnly said, "Those born with sword bones can cultivate quickly, but the sword heart needs time to mature."

"The innate sword bones are a talent that will never break, but the sword heart will."

"However, in my view, bones have an end, but the heart is limitless."

Upon hearing Li Yunqing's words, Master Liu, the Sword Saint, and Lu Xingzhou all paused, their gazes all falling on Li Yunqing.

This level of understanding and insight is completely unlike what a fifteen-year-old girl would say.

"What if someone possesses sword bones and then cultivates a sword heart?"

The Sword Saint of Cangshan spoke, his eyes filled with anticipation as he looked directly at Li Yunqing.

At this moment, he completely disregarded Li Yunqing's age, placing her on the same level as a philosopher.

This is the most fundamental reason why he gifted the sword manual to Li Yunqing.

He also wanted to know what level a person born with a sword-like spirit would reach if they further condensed their sword heart.

Li Yunqing lowered her eyes, pondered for a moment, and then spoke calmly, "That depends on how strong this heart is?"

"If one's will is strong enough, there will be no one in the world who can rival one."

Upon hearing this, a fervent look flashed across the Cangshan Sword Saint's face as he stared directly at Li Yunqing: "I'll wait for you!"

Li Yunqing: "???"

After a moment of confusion, she suddenly paused. Was this sword saint waiting for her to duel?

Is this sword saint a sword fanatic?

It doesn't look like it at all!

He was more like a refined scholar.

"Sorry, ten years to cultivate one's mind is too slow!"

Having understood the Sword Saint's meaning, Li Yunqing slowly shook her head.

She possessed immortality and unlimited time, but the world was too unfriendly, and she lacked the power to control her own destiny.

She didn't want to waste a single moment.

Cultivating immortal techniques and martial arts to quickly become stronger is what she needs most.

"No, for ordinary people, it takes ten years to cultivate one's will, but you are different!"

"Your heart is pure, and you possess the spirit of a sword."

At this point, the Sword Saint looked into Li Yunqing's clear eyes again: "You must have a conviction in your heart that you will never change in this lifetime."

"Isn't that also a brilliant sword heart?"

"A Brilliant Sword Heart?"

Li Yunqing suddenly stopped.

Yes, she is willing to make sacrifices for her family and relatives, and she is willing to sincerely get along with others and befriend them.

They are also willing to repay those who are good to them to the best of their ability.

Because of her past life, she was unwilling to kill indiscriminately; the ruthlessness and evil in her heart were only directed at her enemies.

But if there's one thing I can't change, it's that I never want to be touched by a man in this lifetime.

However, in such an era, to accomplish this, one must possess invincible power.

It could even be a force that rebels against imperial power, demons, evil gods, and all living beings.

Seeing Li Yunqing lost in thought, the Cangshan Sword Saint spoke softly, "Since you have something to hold onto, why not take up your sword and cut down all obstacles in your path?"

It was a gentle voice, but to Li Yunqing it sounded like a thunderclap.

This plunged her into deeper thoughts in an instant.

Men and women have different identities, so their thoughts naturally differ. It can only be said that each has its own reasons, and generalizations cannot be made.

"If you are a man, you should enjoy this life to the fullest, with three wives and four concubines, surrounded by beauties, and live up to your own expectations, as well as those of your family and friends."

"But she happens to be a girl!"

Even if one feels resistance, one lacks the power to push all of this away and can only struggle step by step in this world.

"This is absolutely not what I want!"

She thought of her past life and all the things in this life.

The scenes of betrothal and engagement are still vivid in my mind.

For her, accepting the marriage proposal and putting on the wedding dress herself was the most painful and torturous ordeal in the world.

But she did it anyway.

Because of her immortality panel, she maintained the belief that "the road may be difficult, but there will always be tomorrow," enduring hardship while silently accumulating power.

I don't want to give up everything for a moment's impulse.

The words of the Sword Saint are indeed resounding.

What if one's past life and all the experiences in this life were simply honing a sword-like heart?

Do I really need another ten years to hone my skills?

"I need to break free from all these constraints and overturn this world I despise!"

"I want to be free in body and mind."

"Then what should my swordsmanship be...?"