Could it be that I am the cruel villain?
Chapter 268 - 183: Senior Sister Has Found You a Good Job

Chapter 268: Chapter 183: Senior Sister Has Found You a Good Job

Although there was a hint of fatigue in the corner of her eyes, there was more excitement.

Taking quick steps onto the staircase, her figure was very similar to Liu Tangxi’s—tall and slender. Compared to Jiang Feng, who was a grown man, she was only slightly shorter by half a head.

It’s important to note that Jiang Feng was still growing and, without boasting, he could certainly qualify as a seven-footer, which hinted at her considerable height.

She wore a long dress that covered her toes, white clothing that hid her frame, a tightly cinched waist, and long hair tied into a ponytail, giving her a valiant and spirited look. This attire did not masculinize her; instead, it added a touch of heroism.

Upon seeing Liu Tangxi’s move, she quickly stepped forward a few paces.

"Greetings to the Sword Immortal."

Then she gave a bow to Jiang Feng, indicating that although she might be somewhat stubborn, she was meticulous with her manners.

"Greetings, Brother Jiang."

"...Bai Yu, right?"

"Yes, I look forward to your guidance, senior brother."

She opened her mouth as if to speak, then hesitated.

But Liu Tangxi simply waved her hand and said, "Although I will not take you as a disciple, as a disciple of the Purple Cloud Palace, if you have the desire to learn, there is no reason for Swordmaster Peak to refuse."

"Since last night, you have been waiting at the foot of the mountain, which was really unnecessary. From now on, you can stay in the small pavilion on the mountain; Swordmaster Peak has plenty of vacant rooms."

"But I must say this upfront: if you wish to learn swordsmanship under me, you must first pass the hurdle posed by my junior brother. I know you somewhat look down on him, believing that his cultivation realm is similar to your own from the past."

"Do you know how long my junior brother has been cultivating?"

She shook her head in confusion.

"I don’t know."

She had stood at the base of the mountain for one night, her mind preoccupied with the events of yesterday, especially that one sword stroke that completely overturned her years of understanding of the sword.

No Spiritual Energy, no Sword Qi, just a simple thrust.

"Eight months."

Those three plain words made Bai Yu inhale sharply!

Although Liu Tangxi often teased her own junior brother, in front of outsiders, she would always showcase Jiang Feng with pride and take glory in her junior brother, and so she continued.

"Starting today, both of you will practice swordsmanship for an hour each day, neither of you may use Spiritual Energy, only comparing pure Sword Intent and Sword Skill. When you can get past him, come to find me again, do you have any objections?"

She shook her head.

The privilege of residing within Swordmaster Peak was a great honor for her; not to mention that Liu Xianzi was willing to instruct her—how could she possibly object?

Had Liu Xianzi not mentioned she wouldn’t take her as a disciple, she probably would’ve knelt and kowtowed several times right there.

But a certain young man beside her, after listening to their conversation, showed a constantly changing face—flushed red and then pale—before finally stammering out a few words.

"Um, am I allowed to have objections?"

The fairy-like figure tilted her head.

"No."

"This is the ’fine task’ you sought out for me? I have to take a beating for an hour every day?"

His eyebrows immediately furrowed into a frown, and his expression almost collapsed into tears, but Liu Tangxi’s next words sent him plummeting to rock bottom.

"No, it will be three hours. The child and I will each have an hour ourselves."

"..."

His expression became completely numb, heart dead as ashes.

It wasn’t that he disliked sword cultivation or cultivation itself, but he knew Liu Tangxi’s style.

Let’s say if there was an Elixir that could render one’s body indestructible, she would definitely go to great lengths to obtain one for herself.

Then use him to hone her swordsmanship.

"This is the ’fine task’ you found for me."

With a sigh, life was like a violation—if resistance was impossible, then one might as well enjoy it.

"If you don’t want to, we can trade places."

"Really?"

Hope flickered in his eyes, and Liu Tangxi gave a definite nod in response.

"Of course."

"You few in your cultivation cannot do without Elixirs and Spirit Stones, and you also need suitable Cave Mansions. If you wish to trade with me, it’s certainly possible."

"Recently, with new disciples joining the sect, naturally, there is a need to refine a batch of Elixirs. Body Tempering Pills are, of course, no problem. You should go to the Peak Master of Chi Xiao Peak and ask for a fourth-grade Body Tempering Pill."

"Then there are also twenty Qi Cultivation Pills and twenty Heart Cleansing Pills. Moreover, you need to procure three pools of Spiritual Spring, three cave abodes, three..."

His butt immediately left the chair as he stood up and bowed, his face full of obedience. As the saying goes,

The greater the ability, the greater the responsibility; the lesser the ability, the lesser the responsibility.

I should just stick to being a good sparring partner.

"Please continue to instruct me in the future, Miss Bai Yu."

"Brother Jiang, no need to be so courteous, just call me junior sister..."

See, this is what people are like, always preferring a compromise.

When you feel the room is stuffy and simply suggest to someone to open a window, they may not agree.

But if you propose to knock down the entire house, everyone will choose to let you open the window and take a step back.

Sitting in the pavilion, I watched as the two of them each drew their weapons, with Jiang Feng holding an iron wire and Bai Yu wielding an iron sword.

They clashed at an extremely fast pace, sparks flying, back and forth - this scene couldn’t help but seem familiar to Liu Tangxi, somewhat nostalgic.

There was a time when Swordmaster Peak was bustling with activity, but with the disappearance of Master Liu Jian, the strength of Swordmaster Peak was greatly diminished. This was followed by the chaos of the Demon Race.

That battle saw the majority of the Purple Cloud Palace Disciples going to war, with everyone from Swordmaster Peak joining the fight. Unfortunately, she was the only one who returned alive.

Coincidentally, it was the Demon Race’s army that just happened to appear and brought disaster to their Swordmaster Peak. Although they sought help from the sect in time, there was no response...

It was said that their cries for help were intercepted during the chaotic battle. At that time, she didn’t suspect anything. However, as her Cultivation Realm grew, she began to notice some unusual things.

"A coincidence? Luck? Even the death of my master is rather mysterious, sigh."

She shook her head, tossing aside these distracting thoughts. As much as she didn’t want to suspect anyone, the decline of Swordmaster Peak was hard to describe as just a coincidence.

Even when she was out representing the sect, vanquishing demons and slaying evil, she encountered many things worth pondering. Perhaps the inside of the sect was not as perfect as it seemed.

She watched the two of them intently, her peripheral vision naturally noticing Lin Jiangxian who had just awoken and she gestured for the young girl to come over.

"Master, I pay my respects to you!"

She stepped forward immediately, without hesitation she knelt down with a thud.

Seeing the girl’s gesture, Liu Tangxi couldn’t help but smile lightly, lifting her hand and directly helping her up.

"There’s no need for such formalities, just call me senior sister from now on."

"Okay... greetings to senior sister!"

After meticulously checking her over, her expression seemed quite satisfied. Surprisingly, the expression on Liu Tangxi’s face was always gentle, a stark contrast to when she faced Jiang Feng.

Because in Lin Jiangxian, she saw a reflection of herself.

She saw her younger self.

"Lin Jiangxian, from now on may I call you Jiang Xian?"

"Um, as long as Master... senior sister likes it, you can call me anything."

Her eyes fluttered with sincerity.

"Can you tell senior sister in detail about your cultivation of the Nine Yin Profound Darkness Art?"

"Ah!"

Her body shook, her expression full of panic. She could never have imagined that her biggest secret would be seen through by Liu Tangxi with just one glance.

She gently stroked the girl’s somewhat dry hair with her hand, and that gentle action immediately calmed the girl down.

"Don’t worry, senior sister doesn’t suspect you. I just want to know the origin of the Cultivation Technique, and since you’re cultivating an incomplete version, how could I guide you without knowing the details?"

Her panicked expression returned to calm, she took a deep breath. Although her mind was filled with many memories she didn’t want to revisit, she still firmly nodded her head.

Didn’t she come all this way to Purple Cloud Palace just to give her parents a proper account?

"Okay, I understand, senior sister. This technique, it was when I was eight years old..."

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