As Song Shuhang reached toward Merit Snake Beauty, he had already braced himself for stirring background music to start playing and for him to draw the Scarlet Heaven Sword.
But this time, no music played...
"Use me, Song Shuhang!" the Scarlet Heaven Sword called out in its bold voice.
Merit Snake Beauty parted her red lips and spat out the Scarlet Heaven Sword. She caught it and handed it to Song Shuhang.
Song Shuhang said, "Changed your routine this time?"
Perhaps it was his imagination, but Merit Snake Beauty seemed much more reserved today. There was no background music, nor did she make him play along with Sword Among Sisters like last time.
Everything seemed to have changed after Cheng Lin possessed Ye Si.
Reserved was good. That way, she would not suddenly cry "Aaaaah~" and collapse to play dead, or do something embarrassing out of nowhere.
Song Shuhang took the Scarlet Heaven Sword, and his aura climbed steadily.
"Senior Scarlet Heaven Sword, how many times can we use the Heaven-Burning Flame Saber today?" Song Shuhang asked.
"Your body is liquefied right now, so even I can't tell how many uses of the Heaven-Burning Flame Saber it can withstand. Let's try one first and gather some data," the Scarlet Heaven Sword said excitedly.
"Eighth Grade or Ninth Grade?" Song Shuhang asked.
"Let's start at Peak Eighth-Grade. Ninth Grade would put too much strain on you. If your body can't take it in its current state, we'll be in trouble," the Scarlet Heaven Sword suggested.
"Done." Song Shuhang turned his wrist, gathering Saber Intent. With a light flick of the Scarlet Heaven Sword, flames swallowed its blade and Saber Qi swept outward.
Across from him.
The One-Horned Venerable was delighted to see Song Shuhang stop and prepare to attack. If Profound