Watching that small, trembling figure.
Guangling Douluo, floating in the air, frowned and couldn't help but speak.
"Little Xue'er, take a break."
"You're still young, you have plenty of time in the future, don't rush."
Qian Renjue, sitting in the shadows, picked up his sword and stood up.
He took a step towards Qian Renxue.
"Sister, Grandpa Guangling is right."
Her arms felt as heavy as if they were filled with lead, but Qian Renxue still refused to put down the wooden sword in her hand.
"Just a little more training!!!"
Biting down on her baby teeth, she let out a resounding, yet soft, shout.
"Sister."
Qian Renjue stopped in his tracks, watching her swing her sword.
No one noticed. Hidden beneath Qian Renxue's determined gaze was even a hint of killing intent.
And no one would have thought. The imaginary enemy in Qian Renxue's mind was the yet-to-be-born Tang San.
The one from her previous life. The culprit who caused the Spirit Hall Empire's downfall and her family's destruction!
Actually, Qian Renxue had thought about it. She wanted to tell Qian Daoliu everything she knew.
The best outcome would be to kill Tang San at the source!
Crush the Clear Sky Sect, leaving no survivors!
But Qian Renxue didn't know why.
It was as if some strange power was preventing her.
Whenever she had the thought of revealing her past life or inciting others to change fate,
she would feel a palpitation.
She would lose her voice when she tried to speak, unable to express herself.
At the same time, her heartbeat would also quicken.
It was as if something invisible gripped her heart, seeking to claim her life.
She tried again and again.
Qian Renxue was certain that the matter of her rebirth could only be known to her, to the heavens, and to the earth.
Defying the heavens could only be done by her alone! Since she couldn't rely on others…
Then she could only rely on herself!
Therefore, In this new life, Qian Renxue would hone her swordsmanship to perfection, to the absolute peak! She would seize any opportunity to become stronger! If there were enemies… She would cut them down with her sword! Swish! Qian Renxue swung the wooden sword sheathed in iron with all her might.
It sliced through the air, making a sound.
This swing was swifter and more powerful than any before.
In Qian Renxue's purple eyes.
She seemed to see the sharp sword in her hand slashing out, erupting with golden sword energy.
Completely tearing apart the Tang San before her, who was in the Two Gods in One state!
Qian Renjue never imagined it.
The demon who had the System go haywire and attempted to harm him.
Was actually the Qian Renxue before him, his own elder sister!
"Hoo～Hoo!"
Qian Renxue was panting heavily, her eyes filled with a hint of arrogance and confidence.
She wanted to turn around and look at her younger brother.
Suddenly, her feet stumbled, and she was about to fall straight to the ground.
"Sister!"
Qian Renjue shouted and ran over.
Guangling Douluo in the air waved his sleeve.
Suddenly, wind arose around them, supporting Qian Renxue's body, allowing Qian Renjue to catch up.
Qian Renjue tightly hugged Qian Renxue, supporting her and leaning her against himself.
He couldn't help but complain.
"Sister, why are you always like this, exhausting yourself."
He said.
Qian Renjue took the sword from her and held it himself.
"Sister is fine, she just needs to rest for a bit."
Qian Renxue leaned against Qian Renjue, her voice full of smiles.
She looked up at Qian Renjue, who was carefully wiping the sweat from her brow with his sleeve.
A smile couldn't help but bloom on her face.
Qian Renxue understood.
This life... she had one more thing to protect.
Guangling Douluo, who had been watching over them and providing shade in the air, landed on the ground.
Caring deeply for Qian Renxue.
"Xiao Xue'er, you'll hurt yourself training like that."
"I'll be fine, Grandpa Guangling. Xiao Xue knows her limits."
Qian Renxue straightened up again, looking at her gripping hands.
She could feel it. That bit of Whale Rubber within her new body was a great tonic.
It allowed her to undergo more intense training without damaging her foundation.
All of this was because of Qian Renjue.
When Qian Renxue smiled and looked at Qian Renjue, Qian Renjue was also looking at her.
"Sister, Jue will work hard to practice swords. I'll protect Sister in the future!"
Qian Renjue grabbed Qian Renxue's hand, his face full of seriousness.
"Haha...still..."
Qian Renxue giggled, but she changed her words at the last moment.
She will protect Jue.
But she also hoped that Qian Renjue could become a strong person.
She raised her hand, pinched his face, and said with a smile: "Then Jue has to work hard, Sister is very strong!" "I will!"
Qian Renjue raised the wooden sword in his hand, his expression full of confidence.
The rewards he'd received for spreading great love had given him a lot of confidence.
It wouldn't be long now.
He'd also be able to accumulate enough Innate Soul Power to reach level twenty! He'd be on the same starting line as Qian Renxue.
"Haha~"
Qian Renxue pinched Qian Renjue's cheeks, her large, bright purple eyes slightly narrowed.
"Sister, you rest first. Jue is going to start practicing his sword."
"Okay, sister will guide you."
"Alright!"
"Stand straight, back straight, and hold the sword steady."
"..."
Whoosh!
Guangling Douluo flew up into the sky again, watching Qian Renxue's little adult demeanor. He couldn't help but chuckle.
Should Little Xue'er and I switch ages?
The morning sun rose, and the training ended.
There was still a little while before it was time for food.
Qian Renxue and Qian Renjue stuck their Wooden Swords in the ground and sat on the grass, shoulder to shoulder, leaning against the swords.
A fresh, warm breeze blew past them.
Her smooth golden hair was damp with sweat, yet it still danced in the wind.
Qian Renjue looked down the mountain, towards the halfway point, and rubbed his brow.
Clenching his fist, determination shone in his eyes.
He turned to Qian Renxue with a smile and said, "Sister, come play with Jue."
Before he finished speaking, Qian Renjue was already standing.
Qian Renxue looked up at him.
"Jue, why aren't you resting properly and running around again?"
Qian Renjue bent down and took her hand.
Excitedly, he said, "Sister, let's go. Let's go see Mom. Let's go pick flowers!"
Upon hearing about Bibi Dong.
Qian Renxue's expression changed slightly. She tried to shake off Qian Renjue's hand and firmly refused.
"I'm not going, and you're not allowed to go either."
"How can that be?!"
Qian Renjue shook his head repeatedly, pulling on Qian Renxue's hand to implore her.
"Sister, let's go, let's go. Accompany Jue to take a look again."
"Jue, be good. Don't go."
Qian Renxue held his hand in hers, her words filled with cherishing and gentle persuasion.
She raised her eyes, looking at the scar on Qian Renjue's left eyebrow.
Qian Renxue couldn't help but frown.
Compared to Bibi Dong's ruthlessness… She felt anger, resentment, and a little heartache.
So what if she knew the truth? She still couldn't. She couldn't bear to see her so heartless.
She had already suffered that kind of hurt.
Qian Renxue didn't want Qian Renjue to repeat her mistakes.
Now, remembering when she first brought Qian Renjue there…
Qian Renxue couldn't help but feel resentment.
And also felt heartache.
Qian Renjue's miserable appearance… Being thrown to the ground by Bibi Dong and then getting back up, repeatedly approaching while holding back tears.
Injured, bleeding, yet still smiling.
Qian Renxue never wanted to see such a heartbreaking scene again.
Biting her pink lip, she held Qian Renjue's small hand, speaking softly.
"Jue, don't tell me you've forgotten the last time..."
Watching Qian Renxue's saddened expression.
Qian Renjue's purple eyes swirled with a cunning light, seizing the opportunity as Qian Renxue spoke.
He immediately shook off her hand.
Then, he turned and sprinted down the mountain.
"Jue!!"
Qian Renxue called out, quickly getting up.
After chasing a few steps, she turned back, pulled the Wooden Sword from the grass, and chased after Qian Renjue with the sword in hand.
"Jue, don't run, stop, wait for Sister!"
Qian Renjue slowed down, walking slowly, enjoying the breeze, with a smile on his face.
His eyes held determination and stubbornness.
The human cub stage was the most healing period.
If he didn't take advantage of this time to practice his way of salvation, it would only become more difficult later.
Perhaps there were indeed parents in this world who didn't love their children.
But Bibi Dong was definitely not one of them.
Qian Renjue understood.
Qian Renxue understood this, of course.
Precisely because she understood, she was in even more pain right now.
Clearly, they loved each other,
yet they couldn't get even a little closer. Even speaking was a luxury.
(End of Chapter)