100. Practicing the Taixu Sword Qi Again
"You haven't lost weight, and you've actually gotten stronger. Hmm, looks like you're taking good care of yourself!"
Li Sushang touched Yun Ling's body and then nodded in satisfaction.
"Now that you're back, have a good rest. Your aunt will take you out to play later!" Li Sushang said with a smile, very happy about Yun Ling's return.
"Yun Ling, go find your two friends first. Sushang, come here for a moment." Cheng Lingshuang led Li Sushang out of the room.
Yun Ling's eyes widened slightly, somewhat incredulous.
This Eldest Aunt, whose controlling nature was abnormal, actually told him to go to find Kiana and Mei first?
So...did she discover something?
It was important enough that she could temporarily set aside her desire for control.
Yun Ling's eyes flickered. He still had many unresolved questions in his mind and did not want to reveal his identity as "Sword God Yun Ling" in the simulation so soon.
But since Cheng Lingshuang and Li Sushang were able to find him, does that mean they knew that he would be reborn someday in the future?
Who told them? Was it the system? Or the system's creator?
What's the purpose?
But these things are destined to remain incomprehensible; he currently knows too little, and his power is too insignificant.
Hopefully, the system upgrade will bring something different; otherwise, relying solely on simulation is too passive.
Or perhaps he still needs to obtain some 'talent' from the system to improve his aptitude, at least to help him develop the 'Leviathan Power'.
Pairing it with the Xuanyuan Sword "Ruoshui" might have a surprising effect.
By the way, where did the Xuanyuan Sword that the system gave out go?
Yun Ling searched through his "Theater of Domination" for a long time but couldn't find it.
Could it be that it was missing?
It's unlikely. Although the system is shady, it shouldn't do something like that.
Yun Ling didn't pay too much attention to it, but instead opened "Lin Chaoyu's Mysterious Gift"
It was an exquisite hairpin, but there was nothing unusual about it.
It's like a souvenir from the fourth simulation.
Yun Ling glanced at the time; several hours had passed. They must be worried sick by now.
"Aunt Ming, where are Kiana and Mei now?" Yun Ling asked.
"Young Master Yun Ling, you're already awake. Miss Kiana and Miss Mei have already gone out, saying they're going to take a stroll around the neighborhood."
"Ah... alright, thank you, Aunt Ming, I'll go sit in the library for a while." Yun Ling probably overestimated himself.
"Young Master Yun Ling went to the Far East and seems to have become much more studious," Aunt Ming chuckled, covering her mouth.
"Well, at least it won't give Eldest Aunt any leverage over me," Yun Ling casually made up a reason.
Yun Ling arrived at the library. His family's library was very large, with books neatly stacked on the shelves.
He certainly didn't come here to study; he came to see if there was any information about Cheng Lingshuang and Li Sushang, wondering how they had suddenly become his Eldest Aunt and Youngest Aunt.
He also wants to see if there are any cultivation methods for 'Taixu Sword Qi' and 'Void Unity True Technique' here.
He also wanted to teach Kiana and Mei to help them better control the power of the Herrscher.
As for the latter, it is, of course, for improving his strength as quickly as possible.
Although he didn't have high expectations to be able to find it...
As expected, Yun Ling searched for a long time but found no record of the two techniques.
This made Yun Ling even more convinced that Cheng Lingshuang and Li Sushang should be considered "outsiders".
"What are you looking for?"
A voice suddenly appeared behind Yun Ling, startling him so much that he almost fell down the small stairs.
"Eldest Aunt, why are you walking so quietly? You scared me to death!" Yun Ling patted his chest, looking quite frightened.
"I was just flipping through it casually to see if there was anything about the history of hereditary diseases in the family."
"Are you sick?!" Cheng Lingshuang suddenly grabbed Yun Ling's hand nervously, carefully feeling his pulse.
Fortunately, everything was normal, and no problems occurred, which relieved Cheng Lingshuang.
"Why did you suddenly want to find out about this?" Cheng Lingshuang asked.
Yun Ling stroked his chin, pondering how to explain.
"It was probably a few days ago. Mei and I were at a dojo, planning to practice kendo, but the moment I picked up the sword, I had a strange feeling, as if my mind had entered a state of clarity..."
"I...I'm not being a chuunibyou, that's just how I felt at the time, and I even hurt Mei, but I've never practiced swordsmanship before."
Yun Ling looked at Cheng Lingshuang with an innocent expression.
"Eldest Aunt, do you know anything about it?" Yun Ling asked.
"Yes, you have indeed practiced swordsmanship." Cheng Lingshuang nodded and said.
"Huh?" Yun Ling looked shocked.
"The 'Taixu Sword Qi' is a technique that your youngest aunt and I practiced. However, you don't seem to be interested in swords, so I only taught you the 'Heart' aspect for self-defense," Cheng Lingshuang explained.
"When? How come I didn't know?" Yun Ling looked completely bewildered; this time, he was truly dumbfounded.
"The notes I often recite to you before you go to sleep are the 'Sword Heart Mantra.' The 'Sword Heart Mantra' is very special; you can refine your mind simply by reciting or listening to it."
As Cheng Lingshuang spoke, the long-buried memories in Yun Ling's mind gradually awakened.
When he was a child, he often clung to Cheng Lingshuang and Li Sushang. When the two of them coaxed him to sleep, they would recite some strange musical notes.
During those times, Yun Ling had already begun to cultivate his sword heart!
As for his "lack of interest in swords," it was simply because Cheng Lingshuang's controlling nature was too strong, which made him somewhat rebellious at the time.
"Why are you suddenly interested in swords again?" Cheng Lingshuang asked.
"Uh… Mei studies kendo, so I wanted to find some common topics to talk about with her," Yun Ling explained.
"...Come with me." Cheng Lingshuang's expression was uncertain. After hesitating for a few seconds, she led Yun Ling out of the library.
The two arrived at a training room, where Cheng Lingshuang took out a sword from somewhere and tossed it to Yun Ling.
Yun Ling looked closely and saw that it was an Xuanyuan Sword!
The moment Yun Ling touched the Xuanyuan Sword, its form changed abruptly, transforming into the 'Ruoshui' sword that he knew all too well.
Yun Ling gently stroked Ruoshui's sword, and Ruoshui trembled slightly, as if excited, as if responding to him.
"Really..."
Cheng Lingshuang stared intently at Yun Ling, as if trying to discern something from his face.
Yun Ling had used this sword before, but nothing had changed.
The sudden change has made Cheng Lingshuang think more deeply.
"Auntie, why has this sword suddenly changed its appearance? Is it some kind of high-tech gadget?" Yun Ling asked curiously.
"This is the Xuanyuan Sword, used to complement the learning of the 'meaning' in 'Taixu Sword Qi'. But it seems you and she get along well; you learned it so quickly." Cheng Lingshuang made up a reason.
"Her name is Ruoshui. She can wield the power of water. It is an extremely powerful sword. A sword god once used this sword."
Cheng Lingshuang's eyes held a hint of reminiscence.
"Sword God... he seems pretty powerful. But my family actually has extraordinary power hidden within us?! More importantly, I've been kept in the dark all this time!" Yun Ling muttered to himself.
"There's still a lot you don't know. Next, I'll teach you 'Form Essence,' 'Soul Essence,' and 'Divine Essence.' Study hard. If you still want to be able to go out..."
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T/N [Translator Note]:
After this 100th chapter, the daily chapter is changed from five per day to two chapters per day, and I am also planning to translate a new novel.
Thanks for your support and for reading the novel I translated.
I hope everyone had a good day.