Just as Song Brahman Mirror was still pondering how to spare Song Chai Xin from this 'Sword Qi Punishment'.
Someone hurriedly walked over from afar.
The Sword Observation Elder of 'Sword Viewing Forest', Closed-door Disciple Ruan Xiuxiu.
Adorned in a Cloud-Sleeved Garment, carrying a long sword on her back, she used a curious gaze to examine the two people, one standing and one kneeling, in front of the Sword Viewing Stele.
Ruan Xiuxiu's time in the sect was neither long nor short, and in terms of cultivation, she was far inferior to Young Palace Master Song Brahman Mirror, and even lagged behind the 'Great Innate' by a considerable margin.
But everyone on Yunluan Mountain knew that in the future, she would be a Sword Dao Banished Immortal not inferior to Song Brahman Mirror.
For even Song Brahman Mirror had not obtained the recognition of the 'Yunluan Sword' deep in Sword Viewing Forest, but when Ruan Xiuxiu joined the sect three years ago.
The sword net in the sky spontaneously swept over.
The Yunluan, like a crane, flew out from Sword Viewing Forest.
If not for the Sword Observation Elder personally intervening to suppress it.
It might have recognized this 'Orthodox' Magical Sword, capable of stabilizing fortune, as its owner on the spot.
Since then, Ruan Xiuxiu became the Closed-door Disciple of the Sword Observation Elder of Yunluan Mountain.
First, she respectfully greeted Song Brahman Mirror.
Then, Ruan Xiuxiu looked in surprise at Song Chai Xin, covered in blood from head to toe.
Not knowing under what circumstances this Half-Demon junior brother, who had been in the sect for only three months, managed to endure such pain.
His exploits over these three months have stirred up a storm throughout Yunluan Mountain.
Even though she was constantly forced into seclusion by her master, she could still occasionally hear some rumors.
What kind of person could achieve such mastery in martial arts within three short months, enough to defeat Cui Chan, who was at the 'Great Innate' level?
Even the Martial Arts Leader of the Great Zhao Military Family could only achieve that, right!
Upon seeing the figure of Song Chai Xin, she realized that this young man was just an ordinary person.
Ruan Xiuxiu did not discriminate against Half-Demons, and because the Sword Observation Elder deliberately encouraged her to maintain a 'Clear Sword Heart', she had never even killed demons.
Seeing Song Chai Xin in such a miserable state.
Ruan Xiuxiu felt a bit of pity.
However, recalling her master's advice, the young girl became spirited and immediately wanted to help her junior brother up from in front of the Sword Viewing Stele:
"Junior Brother Song, you don't need to kneel as punishment!"
"The Patriarch of the Wutong Prefecture's prestigious Xie Family, Elder Xie Qiaoxuan, came personally looking for you!"
"If the Elder truly acknowledges you, the one-month Sword Qi Punishment can be relieved as long as he takes you away."
After speaking, the young girl did not mind Song Chai Xin's blood-covered body.
Only, someone was quicker than her.
Song Brahman Mirror, without a word, lifted the young man:
"Xie Qiaoxuan, the Stabilizing Needle of the Wutong Xie Family, has lived for a hundred years, a Great Cultivator of the third step, Primordial Pill Realm, you should meet such a person."
"Also, I heard..."
"He is most fond of his daughter Xie Wei, and the cause of the eradication of Xuanqing Lake was him asking Xuanqing City Guardian Duan Jiang to intervene."
"Let's go."
Finishing his words, Song Brahman Mirror nodded slightly to Ruan Xiuxiu, taking Song Chai Xin away first.
Leaving Ruan Xiuxiu stunned, suddenly realizing that her usually cold and aloof senior sister...
Had changed her attitude.
Moreover, she heard...
This Half-Demon junior brother.
Defied Cui Chan for the sake of the senior sister, which would make his future in the sect challenging.
"Anger for the beauty causes one to don the crown..." The young girl's brows furrowed as she gazed at the backs of the two heading away, her eyes glimmering.
Such a shame,
That senior sister is doomed not to favor him.
But just for senior sister willing to lend him a hand.
Is already far superior to Senior Brother Cui Chan.
It's said that Senior Brother Cui Chan has stayed on Yunluan Mountain for over a decade and hasn't managed to get Song Brahman Mirror to cast him a glance.
Tsk tsk.
How pitiful.
...
[Song Brahman Mirror has gifted you an item: Brahma Mirror Sword Talisman]
[This sword talisman is crystal clear, precious like jade, with a smooth pearl-like sheen. It seems to be an object closely worn by some lady, with a line of small characters engraved on it: Brahma Mirror like glass, when shall it find peace?]
[The Patriarch of the Wutong Prefecture Xie Family, Xie Qiaoxuan, father of Xie Wei, your nominal maternal grandfather, a third-step Great Cultivator, renowned in the prefecture.]
[He has come to Yunluan Mountain this time, specifically naming you, Sword Observation Elder's disciple Ruan Xiuxiu, to inform you.]
[You are supported by Song Brahman Mirror from the Sword Viewing Stele and head to Yunluan Courtyard, waiting in the guest hall.]
[There, Mundane Elder Pu Zhengquan, is conversing with an ink-robed old man with a sharp gaze and a hooked nose.]
[His features bear some resemblance to yours in certain outlines.]
[As you cross the threshold, Xie Qiaoxuan seems to feel something, interrupts his conversation with Pu Zhengquan, looks up at you, examines you for a moment, then remains silent.]
[The air gradually quiets down, you are supported by Song Brahman Mirror, the woman quietly pats your arm, signaling you not to be anxious.]
[After a long moment, Xie Qiaoxuan, watching your movements, unexpectedly sighs: "This is a cursed fate."]
[With that, he flicks his fingers, and an elixir quickly shoots towards you, startling you. But Song Brahman Mirror, by your side, is quicker, catching the elixir before you.]
[When she caught a whiff of the fragrance in front of her nose, she was taken aback: "Spirit Grade True Pill!"]
[In this world, elixirs are also classified by grade, and above Foundation Establishment Treasure Medicine is the Spirit Grade True Pill. Even for those at the 'Great Innate' level, most Spirit Grade True Pills can be effective, and they are hard to come by, even for a thousand gold.]
["This pill is called the 'Snow Lotus Marrow Cleansing Pill', which has the effects of purifying and refininf the marrow, removing impure blood, and enhancing cultivation. Since you cultivate the 'Golden Lock Jade Technique', you should know that this method was created by the Xie Family ancestors." Xie Qiaoxuan said.]
["And this pill is also a secret prescription passed down in our Xie Family. When taken together with the Water and Fire Immortal Robe and Circulation Qi Gathering Realm, it will take no more than three years to achieve success."]
["Since you are a child of our Xie Clan, I... acknowledge you as a junior. Come with me to the Wutong Xie Family to recognize your ancestors and return to the clan." Xie Qiaoxuan's brows and eyes opened and he made the decision.]
In reality.
Looking at the two choices.
Jixia's brow furrowed slightly.
[1. As if walking on thin ice: Headstrong, even if burdened with thousands of insults on Yunluan Mountain, you must stay here and let Song Brahman Mirror shelter you.]
[2. Stepping into the unknown: The fledgling chick must bravely fight the waves and clouds to shed its old self and soar high.]
[You find it difficult to move an inch on Yunluan Mountain, and it seems that future opportunities are bound to have nothing to do with you. If that's the case, why not seek elsewhere, and when the time is ripe, return to Yunluan with honor?]
[Unlock location: Wutong Prefecture, Xie Family.]
He's somewhat troubled.
Jixia doesn't understand the Xie Family, but he knows Song Brahman Mirror.
He knows that as long as he stays on Yunluan Mountain for even one more day, with their sincere friendship, Song Brahman Mirror would not abandon him.]
But today, Song Brahman Mirror's words made Jixia faintly realize that the situation behind the woman might not be as glamorous as it appears on the surface.]
If he wants to help her...]
Staying on Yunluan Mountain would only add to the trouble.]
But the Xie Family...]
Jixia tapped his fingers, somewhat indecisive.]
However————]
[Seeing you hesitating, Xie Qiaoxuan smiled and gestured to Pu Zhengquan, wanting to have a private conversation with you.]
[Pu Zhengquan took the hesitant Song Brahman Mirror outside. This dignified and solemn elder in a black robe waved his hand to set up a barrier.]
[Then, he spoke like a thunderclap.]
Yunluan Courtyard.
Clad in a black robe with gray hair pinned up, Xie Qiaoxuan slowly stood up with his hands behind his back and walked towards you.]
He lowered his head and looked at the elixir and the sword talisman in your hand with a grunt:]
"If your beastly father were here, he wouldn't be as indecisive as you are."]
"In this regard, you do resemble Xie Wei a bit."]
As if seeing through your shadow a woman with painted eyebrows and a cheerful laugh, Xie Qiaoxuan's stern face showed a rare hint of softness:]
"Boy."]
"Do you like the Young Palace Master of Yunluan Mountain?"]
With these words, you instantly felt your body stiffen and your breath quickened for a moment.]
But Xie Qiaoxuan did not continue asking, merely speaking to himself:]
"Indeed, being pulled out from the Dragon's Pool and Tiger's Den and feeling admiration is quite normal. But do you know..."]
"The gap between you and her is currently like a frog at the bottom of a well trying to see the bright moon, still able to discern a little outline. But in another ten or twenty years?"]
"If you stay here on Yunluan Mountain, chopping wood in the Miscellaneous Affairs Department, wasting your years away, no matter how talented you are, you won't surpass her."]
"The gap between you will only widen."]
"I can assert with certainty."]
"In twenty years, when you see her again, it will be like an ant seeing the clear sky, you may not even be able to behold her in entirety."]
"Some people are born as the moon in the sky. If you don't chase after them, you'll end up like that incompetent fool at the Zither Sword Pavilion, with a gloomy heart."]
"The choice is yours."]
"Do you want to be like Tantai Yao, forever gazing at each other, but never able to advance further, or like a flood dragon emerging from the river, standing above the rules, obtaining everything?"]
"Going to the Xie Family, this path may be difficult, perhaps no less mocked than on Yunluan Mountain."]
"But, Martial Gate Foundation Establishment, Wutong Prefecture Examination, Prefecture Demon Hunting Department..."]
"Great Innate, Martial Arts Leader, Demon Hunter Guardian..."]
"Everything you can imagine is only achievable in Wutong Prefecture, where there's a sliver of hope..."]
"To stand side by side with this so-called future Swordsmanship Leader."]
"Do you hold onto this sword talisman,"]
"Or swallow this elixir?"]
The air gradually grew silent.]
Only Xie Qiaoxuan's harsh yet realistic cold words remained.]
Gulp.]
And then, within a moment.]
A swallowing sound resonated in the throat.]
Xie Qiaoxuan watched your decisive action and stroked his beard with a smile:]
"Your martial arts..."]
"I am surprised."]
"Therefore, your future is limitless."]
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