My little sect, which disappeared a thousand years ago, has become a sacred site!

Upon hearing Gu Xing'er's words, Gu Changyuan deliberately feigned sadness, speaking in an exaggerated tone:

"Oh dear, Xing'er has grown up and is starting to dislike me."

I remember when you were little, you clung to me, calling me "Daddy" all the time, wanting me to hold you every day. Now, you won't even let me touch your head."

Gu Xing'er looked at his feigned sadness, his face still stubborn, but she couldn't help but smile.

She reached out her small hand, pinched Gu Changyuan's cheek, pulled it straight with force, and then released it, letting out a snort.

"Stop acting! I'm not disgusted with you, but you're not allowed to touch my head again, or I'll ignore you!"

Gu Changyuan's face was distorted from being pinched by her, but he wasn't angry; he just sighed inwardly.

Sigh, my child has reached adolescence.

As he was reflecting on this, he suddenly remembered something and asked:

"By the way, after trying out so many weapons these past few days, is there anything you like?"

At this, Gu Xing'er immediately hung her head in dejection, collapsing into Gu Changyuan's arms like a deflated balloon:

No~

She counted on her fingers:

"The sword is too long, the knife is too heavy, the spear is too high, and I can't wield the whip well..."

She looked up at Gu Changyuan with a helpless expression:

"Those weapons are all too long and too big. Many of them are almost half my body size when I pick them up. They're just not convenient at all. It's better to just use the power of the stars."

Gu Changyuan nodded.

That's true.

Weapons are merely a means of imbuing one's spiritual energy, allowing one to amplify the power of their attacks. However, if one's spiritual energy is already abundant, there's no need to use weapons.

Gu Xing'er possesses a Chaotic Star Spirit Body, with abundant and pure stellar power; a casual wave of her hand unleashes a dazzling array of starlight. Whether she has a weapon or not makes little difference to her.

However, a sudden inspiration flashed through Gu Changyuan's mind.

Xing Zixu's ancestral token was a dagger.

dagger......

He looked down at Gu Xing'er, then thought about the size of the dagger, and suddenly realized...

That thing seems to be perfect for Gu Xing'er.

"By the way," Gu Changyuan said, "have you tried using the dagger?"

Gu Xing'er was taken aback:

"dagger?"

"Hmm. Short and compact, doesn't take up much space, and—"

He looked Gu Xing'er up and down, sizing her up:

"You're so small, you should be quite comfortable using a dagger."

Gu Xing'er tilted her head and thought for a moment.

dagger......

She's never actually tried it.

"and,"

Gu Changyuan continued.

"Didn't you just happen to have learned the relevant techniques?"

Gu Changyuan was familiar with Gu Xing'er's martial arts techniques.

Chaotic Star Spirits are naturally drawn to the power of stars, and their cultivation methods are naturally related to this.

Over the past five years, Gu Xing'er has focused on three secret techniques.

The first one is the "Chaotic Star Spirit Technique".

It just so happens to match Gu Xing'er's constitution and name.

It was a secret technique specially created by Xing Zixu for the Chaos Star Spirit, and it was also the cultivation method she mainly practiced.

The most exquisite aspect of this secret technique is its ability to condense the power of the stars in the surrounding world into fine, hair-like star needles and flexible, sharp star threads, combining offense and defense with extraordinary agility.

She can launch surprise attacks from afar with star needles, or bind enemies with star silk up close. She can both attack the enemy's vitals and defend herself, perfectly matching her petite and agile figure.

The second technique is the "Starfall Technique".

This is a Starry Sky Technique known for its explosive power.

The core of this technique is to concentrate a large amount of stellar power into a single point in a short period of time, and then combine it with the technique's amplification to maximize speed, thereby causing a devastating blow.

Its uses are extremely wide-ranging; it can not only apply force to attacks, but also make moves faster and more powerful.

It can also be applied to oneself, increasing movement speed for a short period of time, which is extremely useful for both chasing and retreating.

The third technique is the "Star Concealment Technique".

This secret technique was specially chosen by Gu Changyuan for Gu Xing'er's safety.

The core of this technique is to use the power of the surrounding stars to integrate one's aura and form with the heavens and stars, so as to perfectly conceal one's tracks and launch surprise attacks.

It can also be used to quickly escape when encountering powerful enemies or being outmatched, by using the power of the stars.

When Gu Changyuan chose this secret technique, his thinking was very simple.

Regardless, survival comes first.

Even if you can't win a fight, you have to be able to run away.

And the dagger is precisely the most suitable weapon for thrusting.

And the dagger is precisely the weapon most suitable for thrusting and best suited to her techniques.

Concise and powerful, flexible and versatile, with lightning-fast attacks and clean, swift retreats, it perfectly combines the explosive power of "Starfall Technique" with the stealth of "Star Concealment".

The key is to truly achieve the goal of retreating immediately if the first strike fails, and then seeking another opportunity to counterattack.

The more Gu Changyuan thought about it, the more suitable it seemed.

"Think about it,"

He looked at Gu Xing'er with a serious expression in his eyes.

"You're small, a small target, and easily overlooked. If you add a stealth movement technique to that, combined with a dagger thrust—"

He paused, a slight smile playing on his lips:

"He's a born assassin."

Gu Xing'er's eyes grew brighter and brighter as she listened.

assassin.

She had never thought of this direction before.

In her mind, assassins were all aloof, mysterious, and elusive beings.

Dressed in black camouflage and masked, he moved through the shadows, his attacks always deadly.

It just feels a little strange to think that someone as small and unassuming as me should be an assassin who is perceived as extremely aloof and mysterious.

But after her master said that, she suddenly felt—

It seems to really suit me?

Small in stature and light in build, they are easily overlooked. Combined with stealth techniques, they approach enemies silently.

Then kill him with a single blow.

He seems...to be quite handsome?

Looking at the eager light in Gu Xing'er's eyes, Gu Changyuan's smile deepened.

He just found it novel.

He used to be such a tiny baby, calling him "Daddy" in his babyish voice.

When he grew up, he used his excessively handsome face to become an assassin who carried out clandestine attacks.

Just thinking about it is fascinating.

Moreover, given Gu Xing'er's current appearance and physique, becoming an assassin wouldn't be considered a detour.

"Then... shall I give it a try?"

Gu Xing'er asked tentatively, her eyes filled with a mixture of anticipation and uncertainty.

Gu Changyuan smiled and ruffled her hair—this time, Gu Xing'er didn't dodge.

"Give it a try."

He raised his right hand.

A dagger appeared out of thin air in front of Gu Xing'er.

The blade, a deep purple, gleamed with a chilling light in the sunlight.

It was the ancestral token of Xing Zixu.

However, Gu Changyuan gave it a name—Falling Star.

"I've sealed this dagger."

Gu Changyuan looked at Gu Xing'er, his tone serious.

"Even with your current cultivation level, you can control it. Moreover, it will continuously improve its rank based on your cultivation level. The stronger you are, the stronger it becomes."

Gu Xing'er looked at the dagger hovering in front of her and couldn't help but be surprised:

"Isn't this the token of the progenitor Xing Zixu? Are you really going to give it to me?"