The Madam Passed Down a Sword, Intent on Turning Heaven and Earth Upside Down

Within the Commander's Compound.

Li Xian held a bowl in his right hand, filled with clear broth and white porridge, garnished with chopped scallions. With a slurp, the broth and porridge slid into his stomach. He drank heartily to soothe his hunger, feeling immensely refreshed.

His left hand formed sword fingers, pointing, stabbing, sweeping, and flicking through the air as the Madam's words echoed in his mind:

"This is the Second Layer of the Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword, a rare Upper Vehicle martial art."

"Go cultivate it. If you feel any discomfort, come find me. You are loyal to me, so I shall naturally support your path in martial arts."

"From the day you begin practicing this sword art, you must come see me at midnight on the fifteenth of every month. If you dare neglect this, consider the consequences yourself."

Li Xian used his fingers as a sword. He stabbed, pointed, swept, and flicked at will. With the foundation of the first layer already in place, everything fell into place as naturally as water flowing into a channel, and he smoothly reached Initiation.

[You have mastered the cultivation method for the Second Layer of the Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword]

[Proficiency +1]

[Waning Sun Blood-Draining Sword · Second Layer]

[Proficiency: 1/800 Initiation]

[The first and second layers may be practiced together or separately.]

Li Xian possessed the fate of Heaven Rewards Diligence. He sought no shortcuts, only steady progress. There was no difference between practicing separately or together, so he naturally continued his old habit—he would practice them separately first, then merge them into one once they reached Perfection.

Hot porridge alone could hardly fill his stomach.

Li Xian tore open a steamed bun and mixed it into the hot porridge. There were also pickled vegetables, salted vegetables,