Nie Susu had always considered herself lucky.
The Nie Family was the leading lineage in Tan City, and she had lived a privileged life since childhood.
The Nie Family valued martial prowess, and Nie Susu happened to possess tremendous talent for martial arts. This made her practically a little princess in the Nie Family.
At seventeen, after testing confirmed her martial talent, the family sent her to Dongping University, one of the Twelve Universities. She later smoothly became a martial artist.
That was also the year she met a mysterious woman who took her as a disciple and taught her swordsmanship.
From then on, her martial skills improved by leaps and bounds. She became a renowned swordsmanship prodigy at Dongping University and was even hailed as the most talented martial artist Tan City had seen in thirty years!
She was nineteen this year. During the school break, she returned to Tan City from university. While practicing her sword in the private courtyard the family had prepared for her, she unexpectedly encountered her master once again.
This filled Nie Susu with delight.
Her master said she would be staying in Tan City for a while and would continue guiding her swordsmanship. Thus, over the next few days, Nie Susu was happy every single day.
Early that morning, Nie Susu rose and ate as usual.
"Susu, ever since you came home, you've been running outside every day. You don't even know to spend more time with us."
"Oh, Mom, I have to practice my sword! Once my swordsmanship reaches perfection, I'll have plenty of time to keep you company."
Nie Susu stuffed a steamed bun into her mouth, then rose and went to her mother's side. Lowering her head, she kissed her mother's cheek.
"I'm off."
"Hey, you child. Eat a little