Star Railway, starting as Kiana

“Swordsmanship training has always been a rigorous process. Since Miss March is determined to learn swordsmanship, she must find a reason to persevere before formally beginning her training. This reason can be big or small, but it cannot be ambiguous.”

Yun Li added her comments from the side.

"In other words, although becoming an apprentice is a rather passive process, you have to be more proactive in the learning process."

"Hey, I still have to learn? Isn't it supposed to be that after I get the basics, they just give me a martial arts manual and then I meditate and practice?"

“Miss March, please don’t confuse fantasy with reality. If there really is such a martial arts manual, then why do the Cloud Cavalry Army members still need to cultivate day and night and hone their skills? Why not just meditate together? They can improve their strength steadily without sweating or bleeding.”

March 7th stuck out its tongue.

She knew it, but she just couldn't help wanting to say those things.

Even though I know it's impossible, but... what if it is?

"Yanqing once had the privilege of discussing swordsmanship with a master swordsman. She asked me why I embarked on the path of swordsmanship at such a young age, and why today is my first lesson in wielding a sword. I also want to start with this question."

"Miss March, why are you wielding your sword?"

"Why do I wield my sword? I wield it to defeat my enemy! Isn't that right?"

“I once asked that swordsman why she wielded her sword, and she said it was to kill the enemy, nothing more. Miss March gave a similar answer. It seems you do have talent.”

Kiana couldn't help but add a comment from the side.

"Actually, if it's just for killing the enemy, why not use a gun? It's powerful and has a low learning curve."

March 7th rolled her eyes at Kiana.

"The best way to defeat your opponent is to use an energy gun. I've heard something similar in the fantasy world! The master also said that practicing swordsmanship can push a person's physical abilities to their highest limit."

“It seems Miss March has watched quite a few illusion plays. However, in Yanqing’s opinion, if Miss March’s goal is to improve herself, even if she puts down the sword and picks up the bow again after learning, she will still feel that she has achieved something.”

It must be said that Yanqing is quite a professional teacher, at least in terms of giving motivational speeches; he clearly inherited Jingyuan's teachings.

Kiana had seen this kind of rhetoric used on Jingyuan more than once.

Yun Li, however, completely disapproved of such inspirational platitudes.

Yun Li: "Don't listen to Yan Qing's empty platitudes."

Yan Qing: "Oh? I'd like to hear what Master Yun Li has to say..."

Although the two didn't get along verbally, there was no real hostility between them.

Perhaps it's because we've gotten used to disagreeing, but now when we have some disagreements, we no longer have that urge to draw our swords like we did back then.

"In March, I asked you, do you have any specific, achievable goals in learning swordsmanship? For example, what rank or position do you want to achieve in the martial arts ceremony? Is there anyone you want to defeat, such as Yanqing, or me?"

Just after Yun Li finished speaking, Kiana noticed that March 7 was looking at her.

Kiana: ...

"Little March, are you saying you learned swordsmanship because of me?"

"no!"

March 7 quickly turned her head away. She didn't want to admit that although she initially chose to practice swordsmanship at the recommendation of Huaiyan and everyone else, her biggest reason, besides curiosity and interest, was that in the illusion, those sword masters were not only incredibly strong, but also incredibly strong in every other aspect.

Almost every protagonist in these fantasy plays has a harem of concubines, yet they show no signs of fatigue.

But you definitely can't say that on March 7th.

Taking a few deep breaths, Kiana calmed herself down. After the blush on her face faded slightly, she recited her favorite line from the illusion.

"I want to hit ten!"

"I think I understand now what motivated him to learn swordsmanship on March 7th."

Yun Li looked at the lines from the illusion play that March 7 had blurted out, and seemed to have realized the truth.

Yanqing also noticed it, but still had some doubts, wondering if there was a problem with her guess.

"Could this be some kind of fantasy martial arts drama?"

Upon hearing their words, March 7th's eyes suddenly lit up, as if he had found the path ahead of him.

"What you're saying makes sense, G!"

"I'm very interested in fantasy dramas and novels! Although I use a bow and arrow, almost all the heroes in fantasy dramas use swords, and I want to become a hero like that!"

"Yes, that's definitely a good reason to motivate myself to practice swordsmanship."

"Right, right? I told you, who doesn't dream of being a swordsman?"

Although choosing to practice swordsmanship because of the plot of the illusion play sounds a bit far-fetched, it can be considered a reason to encourage sword practice.

However, when it came to the apprenticeship ceremony, March 7th suddenly made some strange requests.

"Since both masters have agreed, I have one more small request. I would like to offer you both a cup of tea as a gesture of respect. Please remember to tap your fingers on the table a few times..."

"Offering tea to the master? Making a hand-knocking gesture? Is accepting a disciple for the first time this solemn?"

"Please, that's how the heroes in fantasy plays all become their disciples!"

Yun Li was clearly getting impatient. What was with all this apprenticeship ceremony, apprenticeship tea, and hand-knocking? It was all so complicated.

"Stop dawdling, treat us to milk tea, and after that, you'll obediently come back to learn swordsmanship! How about it?"

"Alright, let's go, let's go, let's go to the Lord of Nevernight!"

And so, the apprenticeship ceremony, which involved serving milk tea, came to an end. The next step was March 7th, when I would be promoted to Saber and begin my journey towards becoming a legendary hero.

Chapter 439 Milk tea has no calories; it's iced and contains L-carnitine.

As is typical, whenever the protagonist practices martial arts, he will encounter villains who mock or bully others, making it easier for the protagonist to rescue the damsel in distress and win her heart.

After buying milk tea for the group, March 7th eagerly awaited the appearance of the villain who would become her stepping stone.

The milk tea was already prepared, but the villain who was supposed to be the stepping stone had not yet appeared.

"By the way, why do they sell milk tea here?"

Seeing that everyone around her was drinking green tea or flower tea, while only her table was drinking milk tea, Kiana ultimately couldn't bring herself to complain.

"Perhaps it's because of expanding the scope of our industries?"

But before March 7th could finish speaking, he was interrupted by Yanqing, a local from Luofu.

"No, no, no, this place originally sold Fairy Happy Tea. In fact, Fairy Happy Tea is the foundation of this place, and the other teas were added later."

"I see, then I'll have another cup of Immortal's Joy Tea!"

"okay!"

Upon hearing the words of March 7th, the NPC Mengming Never Waits for Me and the seller of Immortal's Happy Tea prepared another cup of Immortal's Happy Tea for everyone.

Kiana looked at the Fairy Happy Tea that had captivated countless Fairy Ships. It looked just like milk tea, but it tasted like a smooth milkshake. Whether served hot or frozen, it had a unique flavor.

that is...

"For martial arts practitioners, the calories in Immortal's Happy Tea are too high. Miss March, please remember to exercise restraint during your training in the future, and it would be best to give it up altogether."

Upon hearing this, Yun Li rolled her eyes. "Calories? Where are the calories? Isn't this ice-cold?"

Yanqing:?

"It's okay. It was frozen after it was made, and the ingredient list says it contains L-carnitine."

The NPC Mengming Never-Night Serving, who happened to be passing by and was selling Immortal's Happy Tea, added a comment along with Yun Li's.

"So that's how it is! Thump thump thump!"

Seeing that March 7th truly believed it and was sipping the Immortal's Happy Tea from his cup, Yanqing really felt that before teaching March 7th how to practice swordsmanship, perhaps he should first supplement March 7th and Yunli's knowledge.

But I'll just let it go.

Because the two of them didn't seem worried about this at all.

As for Kiana, who ordered several cups of Fairy Happy Tea and other snacks...

"...Is Kiana's belly really a bottomless pit? This is already the eighth cup, and counting other snacks and treats, why is there no sign of her lower abdomen showing any signs of discomfort? This is not scientific!"

However, just as Kiana was waiting for the ninth cup of tea to be served, and the rest of the snacks to arrive, an untimely voice suddenly rang out.

The voice sounded somewhat familiar, but both the tone and the words spoken were exceptionally sharp and sarcastic, as if it were deliberately picking a fight.

"Young lady, this isn't right, is it? I've long heard that Xianzhou Tea House has a rich tea culture and a tradition of hospitality. This is strange, am I not a guest? Am I even a guest?"

The NPC Mengming, who sells Immortal's Happy Tea, was being blocked in the aisle by a man. Judging from their height difference, it looked as if Mengming was being bullied.

Moreover, listening to the other party's words seemed to make this suspicion even more credible.

"Guest, you..."

"Don't call me a guest. You don't even consider me a guest. I asked for tea that was neither too hot nor too cold, with just the right temperature, but the tea you served was either cold or scalding hot. Your Xianzhou is really too good at entertaining guests!"

Kiana glanced at the icy-cold Fairy Tea on her left and then at the hot tea on her right.

Not too hot, not too cold, just the right texture?

what is that?

"And on top of that, your tea is like muddy water, yet you still dare to charge me? Aren't you bullying honest people?!"

Kiana glanced at the milk tea she was about to finish and felt that the other person was mocking her.

Muddy water? And I drank it with relish?

However, the other party continued talking.

"Don't call yourself the 'Marquis of Never Night,' it's hard to remember. I'll send you a plaque later with the four big characters 'Immortal Boat Launched,' and you must hang it up!"

Although she had not yet learned swordsmanship, March 7th, with the demeanor of a great hero, could not hold back when she heard someone bullying the weak and deliberately picking a fight in front of her. She stood up from her seat, turned around, and went to the person who was speaking.

"Stop! You're going too far!"

"Oh my, which hero is it this time?"

Upon hearing that someone had actually offered their help, Scott turned around and said with a hint of sarcasm.

Suddenly, a melodious voice, as sweet as a nightingale's song, came from the side.

It turns out that this small stall, which was only a few steps away, was not noticed by Kiana and her companions. It turns out that Tingyun had also come to buy Fairy Happy Tea.

Upon hearing Scott's voice, Tingyun quickly stepped in front of March 7, giving him a "leave everything to me" look.

"My benefactor, please wait, let me do it."

Tingyun took out a small fan and held it in front of her face before approaching Scott.

"I am Tingyun, the ferryman of the Tianbo Bureau. Please give me some face; harmony brings wealth!"

"Who do you think you are?! You think you can slap me just because I don't give you face? You're just a prostitute causing trouble!"

Scott seemed to find Tingyun's tone very gentle, which made him even more aggressive, almost to the point of raising his middle finger and starting his mocking mode.

But he didn't stop talking.

"Anyway, this is the standard of hospitality on your Immortal Ship. But don't worry, not everyone is worldly-wise! Maybe some orphan refugee from some remote planet will enjoy a ride on this Immortal Ship!"

Not to mention March 7th, even the guests who originally didn't intend to get involved, and the Yunqi soldiers on duty nearby, couldn't help but want to take action.

There's no way around it, Scott's words were just too provocative, especially when said among a group of people who were having a good time drinking. What's the difference between that and starting a fight by directly taunting them?

Even the two lower-ranking members accompanying Scott were trembling with fear. If it weren't for the fact that rank can be a powerful force, they would have liked to beat up Scott first and then apologize to everyone on his behalf.

This has provoked public outrage!

"And that little girl from earlier, who do you think you are? A hero saving a damsel in distress? You've been watching too many fantasy dramas!"

However, March 7th also responded directly.

"It's me, your great-aunt! Oh wait, I don't think I'm that handsome... Kiana, tell me!"

Scott, who had initially acted like he was in charge, adjusted his sunglasses after hearing a familiar name and discovered that behind March 7th sat a "big shot."

In front of that "old man" was a whole table of tea.

Scott: ...

Chapter 440 Hey, why are you making pig noises?

Scott felt like the sky had fallen.

He had just finished his sarcastic remarks, thinking he had shown off his power in front of his colleagues, but he never expected that a senior executive in the company would be standing in front of him, and his sarcastic words would offend him.

He stared in terror at the pile of teacups on the table in front of the other man, each one seemingly mocking his foolishness and ignorance. He knew that if the other man had only taken a small sip, he might still have had a chance to maneuver, but the scene before him made him realize that he was in dire straits, as if he could start preparing for his own demise in advance.