God of Death's Summons
The surging tide swept around a long sword.
The sword circled Gu Qingshan several times before stopping in front of him, hovering motionless.
—It seemed to be carefully confirming something.
Gu Qingshan said in surprise, "Huh? Have you gotten thinner?"
The sword stiffened slightly.
Gu Qingshan reached out and gently stroked its blade.
—The blade really had narrowed a little. He had no idea how it had managed that.
The sword was long and slender, its surface dark and dull, yet a keen edge seemed to radiate from it.
The words "Tide Sound" were carved into its hilt in ancient script, and a faint, savage aura emanated from it.
Gu Qingshan took hold of the sword and gave it a casual swing.
Secret sword techniques such as Water Severing Flow, Moon Slash, Painted Shadow, Swallow's Return, Torrent, and Ling Jue were each executed on the blade, but never unleashed. Then they quietly faded away.
Buzz—
The sword let out an excited cry.
It was him!
Though his appearance had changed completely—
This disguise was one of his favorite shameless tricks!
Now there was no doubt about his identity!
The others stared in surprise.
From the way the sword acted, it seemed to have known the God of Death for a long time.
Could there be some history between them?
As everyone wondered, Skeleton Woman spoke. "I had no idea a sword like this was hidden in the Water of Forgetfulness."
Gu Qingshan smiled. "Thank you for giving me the sword. I'll remember this kindness."
—Skeleton Woman hadn't explicitly said she would give it to him.
Gu Qingshan would rather owe her a favor than leave without getting his sword back.
Now it all depended on whether Skeleton Woman would agree.
Which mattered more: a favor from