Unpredictable Sword Techniques

Hua Shuya felt extremely guilty at that moment.

The Senior had been so accommodating, and judging by their casual posture, they had likely used less than ten percent of their strength.

But...

She couldn't even block one of the Senior's casual moves. She even had to be comforted by the Senior.

Faced with such teasing, she felt too ashamed to defend herself, rendered speechless.

Lin Tianlu, unaware of the young woman's self-reproach and frustration, casually waved a twig and chuckled:

"A martial artist's sword techniques are quite wondrous. If I have the chance in the future, I really must study them thoroughly. I wonder what kind of power can be unleashed when martial arts are cultivated to a profound realm."

Hua Shuya's heart trembled at his words. She subtly hid her hands in her sleeves, feigning composure, and said, "From what I understand, the highest realm for martial artists in this world is the Grandmaster of the Five Meridians. Once one reaches this level, they can control Qi to attack enemies, injuring them from a distance. They can move freely even through armies, with inexhaustible stamina."

"That sounds truly incredible," Lin Tianlu said with some surprise.

Fighting a thousand with one – this was no different from the peerless masters in those wuxia novels.

After a brief moment of thought, if he could cultivate such sword techniques and martial arts in the future, combined with abundant Spiritual Energy, he might also become a dashing sword immortal, roaming the world freely?

Lin Tianlu smiled and tossed the twig aside, no longer lost in thought.

Instead of considering such distant matters, he might as well think about what to eat for lunch.

"Oh right, Miss Hua. What are your plans after this?"

Hua Shuya's thoughts returned slightly, and she quickly replied, "To answer the Senior, I plan to settle down in Changling County for a while. I have no other pressing matters. As for a residence... I will be purchasing an unoccupied mansion next door."

Lin Tianlu chuckled and cupped his hands in a salute, "As long as Miss Hua is happy."

This girl is truly wealthy.

"Senior... do you mind if I bother you at your home sometimes?" Hua Shuya whispered shyly, "I want to study sword techniques here properly."

"Of course, there's no problem. After all, you're paying for the mansion. I'd be delighted to have you," Lin Tianlu said with a light laugh. "Besides, it's quite lonely here. Having another person would make it livelier."

"Thank you, Senior!"

Hua Shuya couldn't help but break into a sweet smile.

Only now could one see the youthful charm and delicate beauty befitting her age, her smile radiant.

After Lin Tianlu returned to his room with his hands behind his back, the smile on her face slightly faded, and she looked down at her hands with a grave expression.

Her ten fingers trembled, her arms shook slightly, and she couldn't muster much strength.

What truly left Hua Shuya unforgettable was—

In the moment she clashed with the Senior, she had lost the will to fight.

It was as if her consciousness had frozen, her limbs became cold and stiff, and her mind went blank. Only after the twig in her hand was gently knocked away did she belatedly react.

This kind of thing...

For someone who had practiced martial arts since childhood, it was unbelievable.

The first lesson for a martial artist was to temper their will and stabilize their spirit, focusing their mind in every move. Not to mention, she hadn't shown any hesitation or retreat just now; she only wanted to display her skill level to the Senior as much as possible.

Hua Shuya bit her red lips, looking slightly distressed.

To have shown such an embarrassing state in front of the Senior... Huh?

Her beautiful eyes blinked, and she looked at the two twigs on the ground with a bewildered expression.

At some point, the twigs had turned into fine dust, scattering silently with the morning breeze. A faint coolness brushed against her chest as the breeze passed.

Hua Shuya quickly looked down and stared blankly for a while.

A small tear had appeared in her clothes at the chest, revealing a hint of delicate skin.

So, it wasn't that her will or spirit wasn't focused enough. It was purely because she...

In that instant, she had felt 'death' approaching.

After just one exchange, victory and defeat, life and death, had been decided. If the Senior hadn't held back, even with a fragile twig, her heart would likely have been pierced in a single strike.

Hua Shuya let out a long sigh, but her heart was filled with uncontrollable excitement.

The Senior's sword strike was so profound!

"Miss Hua, let's go."

"Huh?"

Her shoulders twitched, and she quickly turned around to look. She saw Lin Tianlu walking out of the room carrying various cleaning supplies, her face filled with surprise:

"Se-Senior, what are you..."

"Didn't you just buy a mansion next door?" Lin Tianlu smiled and shook the broom in his hand. "Since I have nothing to do right now, I'll help you clean your place thoroughly first."

"Th-this, how can this be!" Hua Shuya waved her hands in a panic. "Please leave these dirty and tiring chores to me..."

"Let's do it together."

Lin Tianlu handed her a small wooden basin. "Household chores can be done by anyone, regardless of gender. There's no such thing as superiority or inferiority. Moreover, I've received quite a bit of help from you, so I naturally have to contribute."

"Senior…"

Hua Shuya pursed her delicate lips.

The Senior not only lacked any pretense of an Immortal in his words and actions, but he was also kind and gentle towards her, like a neighborly older brother.

Pressing against the tear in her clothes, the young woman's heart rippled slightly, and she felt a trace of warmth.

After cleaning for a while, Hua Shuya put down the broom, tilted her head back to exhale, and wiped the light sweat from her forehead.

With her efforts, the mansion was basically cleaned inside and out. Even the high eaves were no challenge for someone with her lightness skill.

Not to mention Lin Tianlu helping to share the workload.

"Miss Hua, come wash your hands and have some pastries."

Lin Tianlu was sitting in the courtyard corridor outside the house, beckoning to her with a smile.

"Coming, Senior." Hua Shuya smiled slightly and quickly went out to wash her hands and face with clean water.

But as she approached, she seemed a little nervous, tidying her messy hair and smoothing her skirt before sitting down beside Lin Tianlu with a slight blush on her face.

"These are pastries made by our neighbor, Madam. I tasted them last night, and they were truly delicious. She gave me a lot more today, so I specifically brought some for you to try."

As the wooden box opened, a faint, sweet fragrance quickly wafted out.

Hua Shuya's beautiful eyes brightened, and her stomach couldn't help but feel a pang of hunger.

After a moment of hesitation, her cheeks flushed adorably. She shyly whispered, "Senior, please excuse me… may I try one?"

Lin Tianlu chuckled, "Eat up."

"Mmm."

Hua Shuya carefully took out a piece and took a small bite with her pearly teeth. Instantly, she felt the fragrance fill her mouth. The soft, springy texture made her let out a tiny sigh. She felt it was the best dessert she had eaten in years.

Even the great chefs at home didn't seem to have such skill!

"Delicious!"

"Right?" Lin Tianlu chuckled happily. "That woman's skills are truly exquisite. I really don't know where she learned them."

Hua Shuya eagerly finished the entire pastry piece by piece, her eyes closed in satisfaction as she let out a long sigh.

If she could enjoy such desserts and delicacies daily, and stay with Senior, how wonderful and comfortable it would be.

It's just…

The young woman shook her head, feeling a wave of drowsiness wash over her.

"Miss Hua, if you like them, you can eat more." Lin Tianlu took out the Go board from his embrace and said with a smile, "But during our free time, why don't we sit down and have a good game of Go again."

I specifically went to look up some Go strategy books this time, and I should be able to… huh?"

Upon closer inspection, he found that the girl was leaning against a pavilion pillar, dozing peacefully, her breathing calm and steady.

"……"

She fell asleep that fast?

Lin Tianlu was a bit dumbfounded.

"But thinking about it carefully, it seems this girl hasn't rested since she came down from Taiyi Mountain?"

He chuckled helplessly, got up, took off his outer garment, and gently draped it over the girl's shoulders.

Although she was skilled in martial arts and exceptionally brave, upon closer inspection, she was still an adorable young woman. Her cute sleeping face was so pretty and beautiful, her skin as delicate as white jade, as if it could be broken by a puff of air.

"It would be quite artistic if someone could play a flute at a time like this."

But he patted the jade flute hidden in his bosom, and Lin Tianlu sat back in his original spot with a strange expression, continuing to quietly eat the pastries.

It's better not to disturb her peace.

If he got complained about by the neighbors, his morning visit would have been in vain.

He might as well think about how to make crispy fried chicken… Should he go to the market to buy some cooking oil first?

They say a gentleman stays away from the kitchen…

But that doesn't apply when you're craving something.

Wait.

Lin Tianlu, halfway through his pastry, suddenly froze.

With such a beauty sleeping peacefully beside him, his mind was filled with thoughts of KFC.

"Could it be that I've seen too many lewd pictures before transmigrating, and my heart is already as pure as ice, unshaken by any calamity?"

The Ice Heart Art was naturally formed.

Lin Tianlu muttered to himself a couple of times.

Immediately, he took out an ancient book from his sleeve and started reading.

Indeed, pictures are not as interesting as reading.