The Double-Standard Sword Fifteen

The Double-Standard Sword Fifteen

Early the next morning.

Tang San got up early to absorb some of the morning's Purple Qi, then quietly packed some luggage and went to find Yu Xiaogang.

Yu Xiaogang was taking him to the Soul Hunting Forest to obtain his first Spirit Ring.

After Tang San left the dormitory, Xiao Tian suddenly opened his eyes. He first looked toward the door, then at Xiao Wu, who was still asleep beside him.

Slap! Slap!

Slap! Slap!

Xiao Tian lightly patted Xiao Wu's delicate little cheeks. They were soft and tender, and in the end, he could not resist giving them a couple of pinches and a squeeze.

"Get up, the sun's already shining on your butt! Didn't you say you wanted to cultivate properly? The morning is the best time of the day—hurry up and get up!"

"Time to eat!"

Xiao Wu rubbed her bleary eyes and mumbled unclearly, "Huh? It's time to eat? Is it already that late?"

The moment Xiao Wu heard there was food, even her little ears twitched.

Xiao Tian smiled helplessly. Last night, she had said she would get up before him to cultivate, yet she was still sleeping at this hour.

Xiao Tian looked at the sun, which had already risen outside.

Xiao Wu got up reluctantly, washed up quickly, and went outside with Xiao Tian.

Hmm?

Why hadn't he heard the system's warning today?

"System, scan the surroundings. Is Tang Hao nearby?"

Ding. Host, Killing God Tang Hao is not nearby.

The corners of Xiao Tian's mouth curled up slightly. His Mental Power was not particularly strong right now, but this Silly System was perfect for checking whether Tang Hao was nearby.

Tang Hao had probably followed Tang San and Yu Xiaogang from afar, secretly protecting Tang San.

In other words, even if Tang San had not exposed his Hidden Weapons in the original story, Tang Hao would most likely have stepped in to save him.

He had originally wondered whether Tang Hao might ignore Tang San and instead keep watch on Xiao Wu near the academy.

But on second thought, this was more normal. Xiao Wu had no idea that her identity as a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Beast had been discovered. Now that she had enrolled in the academy, she most likely would not run away.

As for Tang San, Yu Xiaogang was also ridiculously stubborn. He had no real combat ability, yet he did not ask anyone else for help and insisted on taking Tang San alone to the Soul Hunting Forest to hunt Soul Beasts. Wasn't that just courting death?

Thinking of how Yu Xiaogang had turned the Golden Sacred Dragon's hatchling into a pig that could only fart made him laugh. And this guy called himself a theoretical Grandmaster?

If any Soul Master who did not understand theory very well had such a Martial Soul, with Innate Soul Power already so low, then if there was truly hope of improving, they would definitely absorb Soul Beasts as close to their limits as possible—ones they were capable of hunting—as Spirit Rings!

Of course, not everyone had Yu Xiaogang's background. With only half a rank of Innate Soul Power, reaching level twenty-nine was already a miracle!

Since Tang Hao was secretly protecting Tang San and Yu Xiaogang, it was time for him to make his move as well.

After all, he had already reached level ten Soul Power. It was time to find a suitable Spirit Ring for himself.

Although he could continue accumulating Soul Power without absorbing a Spirit Ring for now, absorbing one would improve all of his attributes, allowing him to cultivate relatively faster.

Moreover, only after absorbing a Spirit Ring could his total Soul Power increase. Many of his sword techniques required continuous Soul Power consumption, so his total Soul Power was extremely important to him!

It was decided. Early tomorrow morning, he would head to another Soul Hunting Forest nearby to obtain his first Spirit Ring!

For the previous hour, Xiao Tian had continued practicing sword swings and other techniques as usual.

Then, Xiao Tian placed the Iron Sword aside and summoned his Martial Soul, Sword Fifteen.

Xiao Wu looked at Xiao Tian in confusion, not knowing what he was planning to do.

"Fifteen, today we're going to practice a new move: Sword Flight! Can you use your own strength to help me fly?"

Xiao Tian made an unrealistic request.

Clang—

Fifteen's entire blade suddenly went limp, its tip swaying from side to side toward Xiao Tian with remarkable spirit.

Sword Fifteen: I can't do it!

Xiao Wu could not help saying, "Xiao Tian, I've wanted to ask this for a while. Your Martial Soul feels really sentient. But... isn't your request too much? Fifteen is only a sword. If you want him to carry you, wouldn't it still need Soul Power to support it?"

Xiao Tian smiled. "My Martial Soul is rather special and possesses a certain degree of intelligence. I prefer to call it an Intelligent Martial Soul, or you could say that my Sword Martial Soul has a Sword Spirit. But are you sure my request is too much?"

Xiao Tian looked at the limp Fifteen, his eyes shifting as an idea occurred to him.

"Fifteen, are you sure you won't give it a try? Look at Xiao Wu beside me. Her figure may not be much, but her face is pretty good, right? Even if she's got a bit of baby fat, how about you take her for a lap in the air?"

Ding!

The previously limp Fifteen immediately returned to normal. The entire sword flew out of Xiao Tian's hand and arrived in front of Xiao Wu.

Xiao Tian: ...

Xiao Tian was completely speechless. Fifteen really did have that damn personality. As long as the other party was a beauty, the sword's attitude would make a complete one-eighty. Couldn't it treat its master a little better?

Truly, Sword. Double-standard. Fifteen!

Xiao Wu looked at Xiao Tian hesitantly. To be honest, she was still a little scared.

Even if Sword Fifteen really could carry her through the air, if she accidentally fell from such a height, she would probably be going to see her mother.

Xiao Tian shot Sword Fifteen below him a fierce glare, then waved his hand. "You can try standing on it. Have Fifteen stay just a few centimeters off the ground and carry you around at low altitude first."

Seeing that Xiao Tian was not angry, Xiao Wu finally let out a breath of relief. After all, Fifteen was willing to carry her but "unwilling" to carry Xiao Tian, which made her feel rather strange. No matter what, a martial soul should be completely controlled by its master.

What Xiao Wu did not know was that if even the slightest trace of displeasure had risen in Xiao Tian's heart, Sword Fifteen would never have done such a thing. The reason it had come to Xiao Wu was, in truth, more because of the suggestion hidden in Xiao Tian's words.

Afterward, Xiao Wu cautiously stepped onto Sword Fifteen with both feet, doing her best to maintain her balance. Sword Fifteen carried her in a slow circle around the lawn.

Meanwhile, Xiao Tian felt his Soul Power consumption suddenly increase considerably. Sure enough. The hell, it wasn't consuming Fifteen's power—it was consuming his Soul Power!

Still, Xiao Wu only tried it out for a short while. She was not quite used to it yet.

Then, under Xiao Tian's control, Fifteen forcibly returned beneath his feet. Next, it was his turn to give it a try!

Xiao Tian pressed together the index and middle fingers of his right hand. A surge of Sword Intent suddenly appeared, pointing at Sword Fifteen beneath him. Fifteen's blade became much sharper, and its body was wrapped in a faint layer of Sword Intent.

Xiao Tian intended to use Sword Intent to reduce the consumption of Soul Power. He did not know whether this counted as a wild idea, but in his previous life, whether in television dramas or elsewhere, the swords of those using Sword Flight were always shrouded in a faint aura. Perhaps that was one of the reasons Sword Flight looked so cool.

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