Empress, please lay down your armor, for I will save the world with a single sword!

When Wu Liang opened his eyes again,

The sun was already setting outside; good heavens, I'd been sitting here from dawn till afternoon.

He stretched, his bones cracking softly. Although he hadn't slept, he wasn't sleepy at all, and felt incredibly comfortable all over.

That "divine comprehension" and "progressing a thousand miles a day" are truly amazing. The Longevity Manual has nine levels, and in just half a day, he has already mastered the first level.

He could now clearly feel the transformative changes in his body. Not only was he much lighter, but his five senses had become clearer than ever before. He could even hear the subtle rustling of leaves falling in the yard.

Wu Liang couldn't sit still any longer. He excitedly jumped off the couch and ripped the long sword off the wall.

He bought this piece of iron for a mere tael of silver. He usually just hung it at home as a decoration for self-defense, and occasionally, when he felt like it, he would take it down and gesticulate about it.

He strode into the courtyard.

Wu Liang took a deep breath, tried to mobilize his internal energy, channeled it into his arm along his meridians, and with a flick of his wrist, directly unleashed the move "Snake Spits Tongue".

He actually knows some martial arts; he once saved a镖头 (bodyguard/escort) and learned a few things from him.

call out--!

A sharp, piercing sound suddenly burst through the air, followed by a flash of cold light.

Wu Liang's eyes lit up suddenly, and his face was filled with ecstasy.

He could intuitively feel that this sword strike was worlds apart from his previous ones. This sword strike was fast, ruthless, and fierce. The power and speed were simply incomparable to his previous weak and feeble sword techniques!

He then swung his sword backhand and slashed at the stone table made of bluestone in the center of the courtyard.

A crisp snapping sound.

The hard stone corner of the table was neatly sliced ​​off as if cutting tofu, and the piece landed on the ground. His hand holding the sword felt almost no resistance!

"Holy crap!" Wu Liang was overjoyed.

Knew it!

Having internal energy makes all the difference!

Even the most common and ordinary moves can have their power multiplied several times over!

He excitedly began practicing his amateurish swordsmanship in the courtyard. Although the moves were extremely ordinary and lacked any aesthetic appeal, with the support of his internal energy, he still wielded them with great force and gleaming light, displaying the demeanor of a master.

Wu Liang felt extremely pleased and satisfied.

As he practiced, he smugly planned: Once I've mastered the "Longevity Manual" to a high level, I'll try to get some truly awesome sword techniques. Then I'll be able to walk sideways in this chaotic world.

Just as he was immersed in his fantasy of "walking sideways"...

"whispering sound."

The voice was short and abrupt, filled with disdain.

Wu Liang paused, then turned his head.

Jiang Qingluan had gotten up at some point and was leaning against the door frame with her arms crossed, coldly watching him dance wildly. Her face was full of undisguised mockery and disdain.

but,

Wu Liang was not angry at all. Instead, he calmly sheathed his sword and gave her a bright smile as gentle as a spring breeze.

Now, in his eyes, this young vixen is a walking, colorful keyword generator.

A true big spender!

You must pamper and coax them; you absolutely cannot let them get angry and run away.

Wu Liang had made up his mind to stick with this little vixen. He would find a way to stay by her side and trigger more missions from her.

If one task only gives you three colorful entries, what will happen when you take on a second task, a third task...? Wouldn't that be outrageous?

Reaching the pinnacle of martial arts depends on this little vixen!

"Haha, my mediocre skills are certainly no match for your appreciative eye, young lady. I'm sorry to have embarrassed you." Wu Liang walked over with a smile and asked with concern, "How are you? How's your recovery going?"

Jiang Qingluan completely ignored his response and coldly asked, "When is the next acupuncture session?"

"Judging from your strong voice, it seems you've recovered quite well," Wu Liang said with a laugh.

Jiang Qingluan frowned slightly, clearly extremely dissatisfied with this evasive and nonsensical talk, and her eyes grew even colder.

While it's important to stick close to your sugar daddy, you can't be too obsequious.

Wu Liang swiftly sheathed his sword and strolled off towards the kitchen.

"Where are you going?" Jiang Qingluan asked coldly from behind.

"What? I haven't eaten or drunk anything all day, not even a hot meal. Of course I'm going to get something to eat." Wu Liang waved his hand without turning his head.

The voice just fell.

"Gurgle..."

An unnatural blush instantly spread across Jiang Qingluan's beautiful face.

She hadn't had a proper meal in a long time, and with the severe internal injuries she had suffered and the acupuncture treatment to clear the blood stasis, her strength had been greatly depleted, and her stomach was growling with hunger.

She stood at the doorway, staring at Wu Liang's retreating figure, biting her lower lip with a haughty air, hesitating for a long, long time...

At last,

Hunger prevailed over pride, and she took a step forward and silently followed.

……

Wu Liang,

Besides being a womanizer, he never neglected his taste buds.

Brothers, and mouths, I'll never let either down!!

Therefore, the ingredients in Huichuntang's kitchen were always plentiful, and before long, he prepared a hot pot feast.

When Jiang Qingluan walked in, the copper pot in the middle of the table was bubbling and steaming with a bright red broth. Accompanied by the simmering of various spices, a rich aroma filled the entire room, making one's mouth water.

Jiang Qingluan couldn't help but swallow, then pursed her lips.

"It smells so good~~"

Wu Liang turned his head and looked at him with surprise. "Eh? Miss, what brings you here?"

Hmph, I knew you, this proud little wench, couldn't resist and took the bait!

Jiang Qingluan froze, standing there feeling both embarrassed and angry.

"Isn't that obvious? What do you think I'm doing here? Don't you know I haven't eaten for a whole day and night? Idiot! Damn it!!"

Wu Liang continued to look at her, and seeing that she didn't speak, he smiled and asked again, "Miss? Why aren't you saying anything?"

"..."

Jiang Qingluan felt even more embarrassed. She narrowed her peach blossom eyes and stared quietly at Wu Liang.

"snort!"

"Trying to act all high and mighty again, huh? Fine, watch how I teach you a lesson. Even your sugar daddy will have to obey!"

Wu Liang chuckled, then dared to turn around, sit down, pick up his chopsticks, and start putting meat in the pot. He also stirred the sauce and added some chopped green onions.

It seems they're planning to start eating and ignore Jiang Qingluan.

"Huh? [○･｀Д´･○]" Jiang Qingluan was stunned, and even angrier.

How dare you ignore this princess!

How dare you make this princess stand and watch you eat?!

Outrageous! They have audacity beyond belief!

Jiang Qingluan frowned slightly and stared fiercely at Wu Liang, but Wu Liang did not react at all; he had already started eating.

He picked up a piece of meat from the pot, dipped it in the yellowish paste, and then put it in his mouth, a look of ecstasy immediately appearing on his face.

Looks delicious?

Jiang Qingluan swallowed again quietly, her nostrils twitching slightly. It smelled so good.

So she clenched her fists tightly and glared at him angrily.

"...I'm hungry~"

……