Chapter 20: Yujian Palace Has Arrived
"Why do you ask that?"
Zhao Youqian looked at Chen Xuan in surprise. After all, with Chen Xuan's strength, there was no need to discuss techniques with him. But after thinking about it, he still said:
"Of course we do. However, the more profound imperial arts, divine abilities, and holy methods have all been lost. Only basic spells like the ordinary Sword Control Art remain."
"As long as there is one, that's fine. Get me a basic Sword Control Art to look at." Chen Xuan wasn't picky anyway. He was cultivating spiritual perception just to open his storage bag.
Of course, he wouldn't tell anyone about such things.
"Alright, wait here. I'll go to the Scripture Library." As Zhao Youqian spoke, he prepared to leave.
"Let's go together."
Chen Xuan also wanted to see what it was like, so he followed Zhao Youqian out, leaving Liu Yunmeng standing there in a daze.
Watching the two figures disappear into the distance, a strange thought flashed through Liu Yunmeng's mind: Did I hear wrong just now? Young Master Chen actually wants to find a basic Sword Control Art?
I must have heard wrong! Young Master Chen is so powerful, how could he still need to learn such an introductory technique?
The Wushang Sword Sect's Scripture Library was located at the top of the main peak and had twelve floors.
However, only the first floor of this Scripture Library had books; the remaining eleven floors were empty.
Apart from the servants who cleaned the Scripture Library daily, there was only one third junior brother, Wei Wuya, who loved reading books.
When Chen Xuan arrived at the Scripture Library, a fair-skinned chubby fellow was leaning on a brand new rattan chair, reading a book with great interest.
At first glance, the book actually had the words "Eastern Domain Flower Record" written on it. This chubby fellow was Wei Wuya.
He and Wei Wuya were old acquaintances, and for a simple reason—they were both homebodies. However, Chen Xuan liked practicing sword, while Wei Wuya liked reading books.
"Third Junior Brother."
Hearing someone call him, Wei Wuya reluctantly put the book on the table, stood up, and revealed a honest, simple smile on his face:
"Sword Master Senior Brother, Guardian Senior Brother, you've arrived."
"Mm."
Chen Xuan nodded: "Where is the basic Sword Control Art? I plan to borrow it for a couple of days."
Wei Wuya smiled: "Go inside, turn left, eighth bookshelf, fourth row, you'll see it."
"Alright, you continue reading."
Chen Xuan followed his third junior brother's instructions and quickly found the "Basic Sword Control Art." He casually took it out and saw that the pages still had some dust on them. However, the book seemed to have never been opened before, and the inside was still brand new.
After roughly scanning the first page, there was indeed a method for cultivating spiritual perception. This was it.
He took the book to the door and said to Wei Wuya: "Third Junior Brother, register this for me."
"Sure, Senior Brother."
Wei Wuya didn't ask any more questions and quickly registered it for Chen Xuan.
"Senior Brother, you can borrow this book for as long as you want, but remember to return it. Otherwise, when the Sect Master returns, he'll give me trouble."
"Don't worry, I'll return the book after reading it for two days."
Chen Xuan took the book, said goodbye to Zhao Youqian, and returned to the Sword Guardian Pavilion. As soon as he entered, he saw Liu Yunmeng sitting inside brewing tea. Her skillful movements showed her exceptional tea art.
Liu Yunmeng smiled at him: "Young Master, you're back. Rest for a while, I'll have the tea ready soon."
"Continue."
Chen Xuan casually pulled over a cushion and sat beside Liu Yunmeng, then opened the "Basic Sword Control Art" and began studying seriously.
So this is how spiritual perception is cultivated. Just as he was reading with fascination, Liu Yunmeng's voice came from beside him: "Young Master, please have some tea."
Chen Xuan was about to speak, but found that Liu Yunmeng had already brought the tea to his lips. Smelling the fragrant tea, he subconsciously opened his mouth and let her feed him the tea.
Mmm... so fragrant!
"Yunmeng, your tea art is quite good."
"If Young Master likes it, I can make tea for you every day."
After drinking a cup of tea, Chen Xuan continued his research. After reading through it once, he found that this "Basic Sword Control Art" was quite simple—it seemed he could learn it at once.
Just as he was about to take out the storage bag given to him by Commander Liu and others earlier to practice, footsteps came from outside the door.
Judging from the sound, quite a few people had arrived.
He had to give up the idea of practicing for now. He looked up at the door and saw Zhao Youqian, Commander Liu, and Leng Li bringing in a beautiful girl wearing a red dress with a face like peach blossoms.
This girl's first impression on Chen Xuan was arrogance. Although she was walking with the three of them, she deliberately kept her distance. Her bright eyes radiated a haughty light.
At the same time, the girl was also sizing up Chen Xuan. His appearance was indeed extraordinarily handsome, but his cultivation was too low—or rather, accurately speaking, there wasn't a trace of cultivation on him at all.
Especially when she saw Chen Xuan still holding a "Basic Sword Control Art" in his hand, the red-skirted girl immediately turned her head and said to the three beside her:
"So this is the Guardian Senior Brother Chen Xuan of the Wushang Sword Sect who you claim can kill Yushen realm ghost generals with a single sword strike, with a divine sword that is invincible?"
When Zhao Youqian saw the "Basic Sword Control Art" in Chen Xuan's hand, he was also dumbfounded and quickly asked: "Brother Chen, you're already this strong, why are you looking at this kind of thing for no reason?"
Chen Xuan said calmly: "Learning has no end. I just came to this book to find some inspiration."
As soon as these words came out, everyone present showed different expressions.
Liu Yunmeng had a look of sudden realization. So this was Young Master's unique cultivation method—being able to find mysteries in a "Basic Sword Control Art."
Commander Liu and Leng Li both had expressions of admiration on their faces.
The red-skirted girl, on the other hand, had a look of disdain. Such words to deceive children—only a ghost would believe them!
Zhao Youqian was confused. You picked this exact critical moment to find inspiration? He cleared his throat: "Ahem, Brother Chen, I haven't introduced you yet. This is the junior sister from Yujian Palace—Qin Jiaojiao."
"You, a mere Foundation Establishment cultivator, dare call me junior sister?"
Qin Jiaojiao raised her head and spoke in a superior tone. She had come to the Wushang Sword Sect this time not only to complete the mission assigned by her sect but also to evaluate her fiancé on behalf of the Holy Maiden.
But what angered her was that the disciples of this Wushang Sword Sect were too useless. The Sword Vein's senior brother was actually a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
At this age, being only at Foundation Establishment level would be the standard for a servant in Yujian Palace. Even more ridiculous was that the Guardian Vein's senior brother was actually a mortal. Neither of them was worthy of the Holy Maiden.
When Zhao Youqian heard this, his face turned green. From childhood to adulthood, no woman had ever talked back to him like this. If he didn't teach this woman a lesson, she wouldn't know how formidable he, the Sword Master Senior Brother, was.
"So, you've come to annul the engagement?"
Chen Xuan asked casually, thinking: If she really has come to annul the engagement, should I shout "Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river, don't bully the young and poor"?
Qin Jiaojiao froze for a moment. She didn't expect this mortal to be so self-aware. But the major matters between two sects weren't something she, a mere core disciple, could influence.
"Of course not. But I can tell you very seriously that you have no chance with the Holy Maiden. Our Yujian Palace will never let a mortal marry in!"
Chen Xuan smiled and said lightly: "If that's not the case, then why are you even talking about it? You got me excited for nothing!"
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