After a round of smooth-talking...
Ahem!
Rather, after a serious discussion!
Chi Jiuyu discovered that her Life-Bound Sword was actually quite obedient, possessing all the qualities of an outstanding sword spirit—
Brimming with spirituality, possessing profound potential, and most importantly, respecting and cherishing its master, placing its master's will above all else...
It did not even need her guidance or instruction!
According to the Notes on Nurturing Swords and Spirits in the Dharma Transmission Tower, this was already the most badass sword spirit imaginable!
It was just still so stubborn about its name, and that verbal tic of calling her "Yuyu" could not be corrected...
Emm...
But none of that was important!
All in all, judging from the current situation, her previous education and training had been extremely successful.
"Let's leave it at that for now. We can slowly discuss the name issue after we get back." After a pause, she added with utter conviction, "Don't worry, I'm not the sort of master who acts on my own authority. I'll definitely take your opinion into consideration!"
"Mm!" The blue-gold longsword seemed very happy. It circled Chi Jiuyu ceaselessly, rainbow radiance flickering from its blade. "Yuyu! Master! Good!"
"Alright! Then let's go too!"
The longsword fell into her hand, and sword light transformed into a rainbow that swept her away.
Sigh...
Thinking about it, this Immortal Sect Grand Competition had really been suffocating.
She was the number one prodigy of the Heavens and Myriad Worlds, for heaven's sake!
Yet every day, she was either burrowing into deep mountains and wild woods like a rat, or lying half-dead from her injuries...
Thirty years east of the river, thirty years west of the river!
Once she had built up enough reserves and entered the Immortal Sect Grand Competition again, she would definitely crank