Deep-Night Sword Nourishment, Nourishing a Sword Is Like Nourishing the Heart

Night deepened.

The temperature in the Extreme North plummeted.

The gale howled like the wails of countless ghosts, sending shivers down one's spine.

Jiang Liang sheltered in the same tent with Shui Bing'er, Shui Yue'er, and the unconscious woman.

He looked at Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er, who were tightly hugging each other, then glanced at the unconscious woman and sighed helplessly.

"What? Regretting saving them?" Sword Mother's voice suddenly sounded.

Jiang Liang was slightly taken aback. "How could I? They ended up like this because of me. If I don't take responsibility, who will?"

Sword Mother chuckled softly. "I never expected my Xiao Liang to have such a compassionate heart."

"Still, those two little girls are delicate and pretty, with fine features. They'll probably grow into great beauties someday."

"I don't believe you don't have any other thoughts."

With Sword Mother exposing his thoughts so directly, Jiang Liang was instantly extremely embarrassed.

Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er.

Those two were the most famous sister duo of the future Tianshui Girl Group. Who wouldn't be tempted?

But he did not dare say that, afraid Sword Mother would get jealous.

So, he hurriedly changed the subject. "Fairy Sister, didn't you say you'd teach me how to nourish my sword during the day?"

"Now that we have time, why not teach me now?"

"You really are..." Sword Mother smiled helplessly and indulgently, setting aside the previous topic for the moment.

Then, she had Jiang Liang sit properly and calm his mind.

"Settle your heart and focus all your thoughts on your natal Flying Sword."

Hearing this, Jiang Liang slowly closed his eyes.

Sword Mother's voice continued.

"To nourish a sword, one must first nourish its Qi, then its intent, and finally its soul."

"Now stir the Sword Qi within your body and circulate it through your meridians according to my guidance."

Jiang Liang nodded slightly. He activated the Sword Qi within his Qi Sea and, following Sword Mother's guidance, gradually nourished the Cold Moon Sword Martial Soul within his body.

The Cold Moon Sword trembled slightly, its blade giving off a faint, cool radiance. It was not dazzling, yet exceptionally gentle.

"Take it slowly. Feel it. Breathe in harmony with it."

"Remember, do not be impatient or rash. Do not be greedy or forceful."

"Nourishing a sword is like nourishing the heart. Given time, the sword will naturally understand you."

The gale howled outside the tent, but inside was complete tranquility.

Jiang Liang felt an invisible yet incomparably clear connection form between himself and the Cold Moon Sword.

In the blink of an eye, it was the next day.

Jiang Liang had not slept all night. After nourishing the Cold Moon Sword Martial Soul with the Sword Qi in his Qi Sea for an entire night, he had finally received a slight response from it.

"Fairy Sister, how is my sword nourishment progress? How much longer until I can reach the level of Sword Flight?"

Sword Mother chuckled. "Soon. At your current pace, Xiao Liang, you'll be able to briefly wield Sword Flight in as little as two or three months, or at most a little over half a year."

"That's great!" Jiang Liang was immediately overjoyed.

Sword Mother smiled. "Your progress is much faster than that of many geniuses I've seen. You've studied the Sword Dao for less than a month, yet you've already made such progress."

Hearing that, Jiang Liang grinned smugly.

"Of course. I'm a genius among geniuses!"

"Yes, yes, you're a genius."

"But don't become too arrogant because of your talent. What Sword Cultivation fears most is an impetuous heart."

"And you cannot stop after Qi Refinement, either. The more abundant the Sword Qi in your body, the sooner you can realize your wish of Sword Flight."

"I understand, Fairy Sister!"

"Alright, that's all for today."

Sword Mother smiled gently. "Go check on that woman. It seems she is about to wake up."

Hearing that, Jiang Liang immediately opened his eyes, withdrawing his consciousness from the Sea of Consciousness.

He turned to look beside him. Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er were still fast asleep.

Meanwhile, the unconscious woman's eyelids trembled slightly. It looked like she was about to wake up.

Seeing this, Jiang Liang quickly took out a waterskin from his Storage Soul Tool and prepared it.

He had learned it from TV dramas.

Didn't people who woke up from unconsciousness always want water?

Holding the waterskin, he sat beside the woman and lowered his head to ask, "Auntie, where does it hurt? Would you like a drink of water first?"

At the same time, the woman hazily opened her eyes.

"Yue... Yue'er."

Her vision was still blurry, and she could not clearly see the person before her. She could only vaguely make out an adorable child with chubby cheeks, just like Shui Yue'er.

She instinctively mistook Jiang Liang for Shui Yue'er. Immediately sitting up, she tightly pulled him into her arms.

"Yue'er, you're all safe. That's wonderful!"

"Mmph...!"

Jiang Liang only felt a milky fragrance wash over him, and he froze completely.

What was going on?

Auntie, you've got the wrong person! I'm not Shui Yue'er!

I don't mind, but your chest is far too generous. I can barely breathe!

Jiang Liang struggled hard in the woman's arms.

But to his surprise, the woman's strength was astonishing. Even after using all his strength, he could not break free.

Perhaps sensing the struggle of the person in her arms, the woman gradually came to her senses.

Looking down, she finally realized that she had hugged the wrong person and hurriedly released Jiang Liang.

"I'm sorry, I... I mistook you for someone else. Are you alright, child?"

"I'm... I'm fine." Jiang Liang took two deep breaths of fresh air.

Their commotion had been too loud, waking Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er, who had still been asleep nearby.

"Mm, Big Brother, what's wrong? I haven't woken up yet."

Shui Yue'er rubbed her sleepy eyes. Her voice was like that of a kitten that had just woken up, soft and adorably drowsy enough to melt one's heart.

The woman was instantly startled. Turning around, she saw Shui Bing'er slowly sit up with a yawn.

She was immediately beside herself with joy and reached out to pull Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er into her arms again.

"Bing'er, Yue'er!"

With that embrace, Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er were completely awake.

Feeling the familiar embrace, the sisters excitedly hugged the woman back.

Watching this scene from the side, Jiang Liang revealed a relieved smile.

Mission: Hero Saves Beauties event complete.

What a pity he did not have a system. Otherwise, he could have earned plenty of system rewards.

Jiang Liang raised both hands and stretched, then took out some dry rations from his Storage Soul Tool and began eating.

Meanwhile, Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er told the woman about everything that had happened during this time.

When she heard that the two of them had encountered an attack by an Ice Wolf pack, the woman's face turned pale with fright.

But then she learned that Jiang Liang had saved them.

And that he had even brought them to find her.

The woman immediately turned around and solemnly thanked Jiang Liang, her eyes filled with gratitude and lingering fear.

She did not dare imagine what would have happened to Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er if Jiang Liang had not been there.

"It's nothing, it's nothing. Bing'er and Yue'er are so pretty and adorable. It was simply what I should do." Jiang Liang laughed and waved his hand.

Hearing that, a faint blush rose on Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er's cheeks, and they lowered their heads somewhat shyly.

The woman did not think much of it. She simply felt that this child was brave and kindhearted, which was truly rare.

She just did not know which family he came from.

She would have to ask him properly later. When she returned home, she could prepare gifts and properly repay him for saving their lives.

"Alright, you've found your family, so my mission is complete as well."

Jiang Liang suddenly stood up and waved with a smile. "I still need to continue hunting for a Soul Ring. We'll meet again if fate allows."

Seeing that he was leaving, Shui Yue'er hurriedly said, "Ah, Big Brother, you're leaving already?"

"Yes. I need to get my Soul Ring quickly. My grandfather is still waiting for me at home." Jiang Liang nodded in reply.

Shui Bing'er was also somewhat reluctant to part with him.

He had helped them so much, and she had not even figured out how to repay him yet.

Just as Jiang Liang was about to leave, the woman suddenly stood up. "Child, the Extreme North is so dangerous. How can you Hunt Soul Rings alone?"

"Bing'er and Yue'er also need to Hunt Soul Rings. Why don't we go together?"

Jiang Liang's right foot, which had just stepped out of the tent, immediately stopped.

Hunt Soul Rings together?

That did not sound bad.

With two little beauties like Shui Bing'er and Shui Yue'er accompanying him along the way, he would not be bored.

He had not expected this auntie to be not only broad-minded, but also so helpful.

Then I won't stand on ceremony.