Chapter 1388: Chapter 3: Ancient Bronze Text

"Did I hit too hard?"

Duan Zhao scratched his head, looking at the girl who had fainted in the distance, feeling a bit regretful.

He was murmuring in his heart.

Just knocking out Master Ancestor like this, will Tongtian Law Enforcement come to trouble me later?

"I think it’s fine."

Xu Nianning crossed her arms, checked for a while, and then gave a very serious affirmation: "If I didn’t give her this beating, how would she willingly cultivate swordsmanship?"

"Since Senior Sister says it’s fine, then it’s okay."

Duan Zhao chuckled foolishly: "After all, we are just carrying out orders."

This time, the force was neither too big nor too small.

Although Xin Rui was knocked out, with this "Master Ancestor’s" strong physique, there shouldn’t be any major issues.

A nap for two or three days, dazed but without brain damage.

"Chang Chuan, there’s something I’d like to trouble you with. I need to take a trip to Northern County in the coming days."

Xu Nianning looked at the girl sleeping on the ground, suddenly said: "In these few days, I need you to temporarily take care of this convenient Master Ancestor."

"Senior Sister is going to Northern County?"

Duan Zhao was stunned for a moment.

"There’s demon energy appearing again over at Jiayong Pass."

Xu Nianning sighed lightly: "Peaceful days don’t last long, maybe the demon tide will return soon. But you can rest assured, I’ll be back soon. If all goes well, I’ll return to the Sword Palace before she wakes up."

Jiayong Pass is where the Xu family in Bingzhou is stationed.

Currently, Xu Nianning has two identities, one as the Young Master of the Xu Family, and two as a disciple of Lotus Peak.

These two identities mean two responsibilities... Jiayong Pass, Xuantie Pass, she must guard them both.

"Do you need my help?"

Duan Zhao asked hurriedly: "How about I go with Senior Sister, in case of any accident, we can look out for each other..."

The voice got quieter.

The young man finally dared not meet Xu Nianning’s eyes.

After years of practice.

The Sword Qi was trained, but not much courage was practiced.

The young Sword Immortal laughed lightly.

Xu Nianning did not point out directly but comforted gently: "Rest assured, what kind of accident could there be? Jiayong Pass is no longer the military stronghold it once was, the Demon Country Venerable doesn’t care for this entrance. My father is getting older, I’ll go see him, and by the way, figure out the direction of the demon energy. If you really don’t feel at ease, come with me to the north for a trip, but there must be someone to take care of this ’Master Ancestor’."

These few days.

Xin Rui caused quite a bit of trouble at Da Sui Sword Palace.

This girl completely lacked the dignity of her former "Lian Venerate," and was overly playful. One moment she damaged the Pill Furnace at Xiao Chong Mountain, the next moment she chased the Immortal Crane at True Hidden Peak... It was really a headache.

"This is not difficult, I’ll go find Ci Jing senior."

Duan Zhao’s eyes suddenly lit up: "He has long wanted to accompany ’Master Ancestor’ for a good play."

Regarding Xin Rui’s "Demon Pill" behavior, Zhao Tongtian was also very troubled, although he didn’t care about these "losses," but as the Law Enforcement of Golden Turtle Peak, he valued rules and rituals all his life, so he can’t let the little girl make a mess.

However, Ci Jing held the completely opposite attitude.

He truly didn’t care at all...

Just a few Pill Furnaces, ruined then ruined.

Just a few Immortal Cranes, not to mention plucked feathers, even if stewed into soup, Ci Jing would clap and cheer.

"If Xin Rui is handed over to Ci Jing senior..."

Xu Nianning had a feeling of hesitation in her heart: "Won’t the entire Da Sui Sword Palace be torn down?"

"This is not difficult either."

Duan Zhao coughed lowly twice: "Ci Jing doesn’t usually have the opportunity to interact with Xin Rui, this time is an exception, there must be some restrictions, as long as he can ensure her activities are limited to the Sword Forest of Golden Turtle Peak... Isn’t that fine?"

"..."

Xu Nianning remained silent.

She felt this might be a bad idea.

But, she also wanted to go north with Junior Brother.

"Thus, it’s barely considered a solution."

Xu Nianning pondered for a moment: "Could you send a message to Ci Jing senior?"

Duan Zhao immediately sent a message.

This Divine Soul communication naturally went very smoothly.

Regarding Duan Zhao’s request, Ci Jing did not hesitate at all, and directly agreed, vowing to guarantee that Xin Rui would only be active within the Sword Forest and would sincerely teach her to practice Da Sui Swordsmanship.

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"Speaking of which, it’s been a whole year since I’ve seen the Mysterious Robe Sect Leader."

Above the clouds, two beams of sword light advanced side by side, heading north.

Xu Nianning looked at her side.

She knew that her Junior Brother is the sole "Lotus Walker" in the world.

After the battle in Erosion Sun Swamp, Xie Xuanyi became Sect Leader, and through some unknown means, acquired the [Longevity Lamp], and to leave hope for the Da Chu Dynasty, Xie Xuanyi sent out a large amount of Undying Spring Water Vapor... and important enough figures also sent out a strand of soul thought that could ensure future safety through the [Longevity Lamp].

This task was almost entirely handled by Duan Zhao alone.

This was truly a "tough job," but also a "good job."

Lotus Peak had once been as bustling as a marketplace, with many Yang God Great Cultivators personally coming to express their thanks... Naturally, they couldn’t meet Xie Xuanyi, only Duan Zhao.

It can be said.

Besides Chen Jingxuan, Duan Zhao was also the person most aware of Xie Xuanyi’s situation in the whole world.

"Is your Master... okay?"

Xu Nianning cautiously asked, unable to resist inquiring.

"Master is fine."

Duan Zhao thought for a while, seriously said: "Master has not contacted me for this period... I only know he is still in the Demon Country. But with Master’s ability, aside from the Great Palace Master and Holy Emperor, there should be no one who can threaten him."

Although the inquirer was Senior Sister.

Duan Zhao still kept his vigilance, not revealing everything.

It’s not that he didn’t trust Senior Sister, but there are some things that can’t be said under any circumstances.

Lotus Walker is only him alone.

This means his Master’s extreme trust in him.

Now Xie Xuanyi is in the Demon Country, Duan Zhao doesn’t want to see a second "North Sea ambush" happen again. He doesn’t know if the Demon Country has someone like Mr. Jingxuan who can exhaust fate and divine the heavenly secrets.

Any word spoken, any revealed information.

Could potentially negatively impact Master.

Therefore, Duan Zhao had already prepared, no matter if it was Senior Sister, even if his parents came to ask, he would maintain silence.

Actually, not long ago... the two just had a Lotus Token communication.

During that communication.

Xie Xuanyi entrusted Duan Zhao to go to Tianyuan Mountain once again.

Naturally not for reminiscing.

But to send the ancient text hidden within the [Bronze Sword] to Deng Baiyi for decoding...

This ancient sword, obtained from Master Ni Yu, was quite remarkable, potentially containing extraordinary divine skill inheritances inside, but unfortunately Xie Xuanyi couldn’t understand the script on the sword, tried many ways, couldn’t activate it. Requesting Deng Baiyi’s help was out of necessity, these look like millennia-old "Formation Ancient Texts," perhaps this [Bronze Sword] is the pivot of a sword array before the Great Tribulation. In short, if these ancient texts in this world could be understood and deciphered, then Deng Baiyi, who inherited the Daoist Collection from Tianyuan Mountain, would surely be the most hopeful candidate.

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(Another update tomorrow at noon.)