Five Swords Come Calling, Madam Beats a Dog, Xiao Wanjian Obeys, a Grand Duel Is Set

Wen Caishang and Li Xian arrived late to the main hall on the first floor of the Jade Fragrance Water Pavilion. There were five important guests in the hall, namely the five leaders and elders of the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance: Xiao Wanjian, Duan Yixin, Hou Yuande, Hu Yueyue, Wang Zongheng.

The five men stood calmly, each flanked by two senior disciples of their sect, dressed in purple robes, carrying long swords on their backs, and wearing silver crowns. Hearing the commotion, Xiao Wanjian glanced at Wen Caishang and Li Xian. Seeing Wen Caishang appearance, her face flushed, eyebrows raised, lips red, and eyes glazed, he muttered under his breath, "Adulterous couple." He picked up his teacup, skimmed off the foam, and drank to mask his embarrassment.

Wen Caishang walked gracefully in, her attire exquisite and appropriate, dignified and gentle. The disciples lingered, their eyes fixed on her, momentarily stunned. The elders coughed softly, subtly reminding her to maintain her composure. Wen Caishang took the main seat, a fragrant breeze wafting through the air, and bowed to the five people, saying, "I apologize for the honor of your presence, my Cai Shang esteemed guests. I apologize for not being able to greet you immediately."

Xiao Wanjian said calmly, "We waited for quite a while, but Madam Wen Madam Wen showed up. We thought she had already vanished without a trace. To be fortunate enough to see Madam Wen again is truly the greatest blessing." As he spoke, his inner energy subtly surged, his voice full of vigor, his words like swords capable of slicing flesh. Fine cracks appeared on the blue bricks beneath his feet, and the stone pillars behind him seemed to have been chiseled, each word leaving a tiny cut.

He had suffered greatly in the tomb, unable to reveal even a fraction of his strength. Now, free from restraint, with his Inner Qi abundant and powerful, his Martial Dao fully unleashed and his cultivation extremely stable, he intended to casually display his power. His words were laced with hidden malice, instantly intimidating him.

Wen Caishang smiled and said, "You are all my guests, and I have long admired Cai Shang name. I would be more Cai Shang happy to invite Cai Shang to drink, enjoy tea, admire flowers, or chat about trivial matters. How could I possibly refuse to see you?"

The disciples were momentarily startled, but quickly regained their composure.

Xiao Wanjian said, "That's good, that's good. Madam Wen, our Mount Yang Sword Sect is grateful for your care and has specially sent you something." He gently raised his hand, and the disciple waiting behind him stepped forward, holding a long box horizontally in his hand.

Xiao Wanjian said, "Our Mount Yang Sword Sect is located in a remote and sparsely populated area, and our style is rather rough. We are not as polite as you are. That boy, please take this long box to your wife for inspection!"

Hu Yueyue frowned slightly, sensing something amiss. She thought, "It might be good to test the waters a bit." So she released her grip, pretending not to notice. Li Xian brushed his sleeve across his face, his Double Pupils piercing through, and saw that inside the box was a precious sword, the "Sun-Nurturing Sword." It was an accessory, not a weapon, exquisitely crafted with a golden tassel. But within it lay the evolution of Martial Dao.

Xiao Wanjian's gift of the sword was a pretense, a test. He was hot-tempered and petty. He felt deeply humiliated after being knocked away by Li Xian's sword and defeated by his spear in the tomb. He wanted to test Wen Caishang and also take the opportunity to make things difficult for Li Xian.

Before delivering the sword, he had already used the "Sun-Nurturing Sword" to perform the sect's sword moves. He sealed the move halfway through and put it into the box. The sword still retained traces of Martial Dao evolution and Double Wafting Immortal Tone. If one cannot neutralize this move, one will be inexplicably injured by the shock or cut by the fragments... Therefore, he specially asked Li Xian to deliver it.

Wen Caishang raised an eyebrow slightly and said, "Since the style is so rough, that's even better. Cai Shang will follow Elder Xiao's advice and cut out the formalities. There's no need to say anything more." She flipped her sleeve, and a suction force emanated from it. The long box flew over and landed steadily in front of her. She kicked the box with her toe. The lid opened immediately, and a precious sword flew out of the box.

Wen Caishang easily took the sword in her hand and examined it closely. The sword was two fingers wide and three feet long, with a jade hilt carved from it. Xiao Wanjian frowned. He used the "Gale and Thunder Sword and Jade-and-Stone Ruin Sword" technique. This move was intended to be used in life-or-death battles, where the long sword in his hand would shatter into countless pieces, shooting into the enemy's body like raindrops. He anticipated that the sword would shatter and explode the moment Li Xian passed the wooden box, scattering the sword fragments in all directions.

At that time, it will not only be a way to settle scores but also a demonstration of strength.

Unexpectedly, Wen Caishang easily deflected the sword's attack. She examined the sword and sneered, "Since Elder Xiao is a rough man, then Cai Shang will speak frankly, lest Elder Xiao not understand. This sword... is barely acceptable. As a precious ceremonial weapon, the jade hilt and gold tassel are rather vulgar, lacking in appreciation and connoisseurship. As a weapon of mass destruction, the blade is too narrow, the edge too sharp, merely intending to injure without actually doing so, which is rather frustrating and ineffective. But since it is Elder Xiao's kind intention, Cai Shang will naturally add it to her collection out of respect for Elder Xiao."

She handed the longsword to Li Xian, saying, "Xiao Xian, if you like it, you can take it and play with it." Li Xian examined the sword, casually brandished it a couple of times, creating a few graceful sword flourishes, and sighed in disappointment, "I'll just keep it in storage. I don't know if the Mount Yang Sword Sect is just poor and incompetent, or if they simply lack sincerity, how could they send such a inferior sword to fool us?"

Taking the opportunity, Wen Caishang reprimanded, "Xiao Xian, you mustn't be rude. Although Elder Xiao is a rough man and doesn't know any manners, you are not. Speaking like that is rather inappropriate."

Li Xian repeatedly replied, "Yes, I have learned a lot."

Xiao Wanjian's face alternated between pale and flushed as he sensed the barb in their words. The two treacherous people, the woman and the man, were openly and covertly sarcastic, causing him to lose face completely. He slammed his hand on the table and cursed, "You scoundrels and wicked women, how dare you be so arrogant and disrespect the gift from my Mount Yang Sword Sect! Since that's the case, I won't give you this sword anymore, give it back to me!" He raised his hand to snatch the longsword back.

Xiao Wanjian appeared to be seizing the sword, but in reality, he was concealing an offensive move. The sword was currently held by Li Xian, and Xiao Wanjian immediately approached Li Xian, raising his hand to grab the hilt. This was a feint, his true intention being to strike vital points such as the throat and heart. His Inner Qi was abundant, his cultivation level high, and his Martial Dao profound; every move was extraordinary. Although he lacked strong killing intent, he was determined to embarrass and injure Li Xian. Li Xian's Inner Qi and strength were sealed, making it difficult for him to resist. He remained calm.

When Xiao Wanjian was two steps away from Li Xian, seeing his wicked scheme succeed, he thought, "You wicked woman, there are no hidden traps here. Even if you, my lover, are incredibly strong, I have countless ways to deal with you. Today I'll show you my power!"

His attack was like a sword, already revealing its sharpness, and he was certain that Li Xian would have no chance of resisting. But suddenly he felt a dizzying sensation, his hair stood on end, his scalp tingled, and a powerful sense of crisis burst forth in an instant. Xiao Wanjian was terrified and hurriedly gathered his Qi to protect himself, using the martial art "Mount Yang Body-Protecting Aura" to protect his chest with both arms.

It was Wen Caishang who struck with her palm. The movement was slow and the angle was not tricky. Her palm was fair and delicate, like a gentle caress or pat. It landed lightly on Xiao Wanjian's arms. There was a loud "thud", like rotten wood hitting a bell at dusk, or a rockfall in a gorge. The two moves collided and the shockwave swept over them in an instant.

Hu Yueyue, Duan Yixin, Wang Zongheng, and Hou Yuande quickly used their powers to stabilize themselves. The disciples staggered and staggered back several steps, barely managing to stand firm. The bookshelves in the main hall overturned, porcelain shattered, and the jade table, candlesticks, red chairs, and screens all collapsed and rolled over. The windows on all four sides opened and closed, making a series of loud "bang bang bang" noises.

In this exchange, the martial arts evolved in countless ways, their power unpredictable. Wen Caishang hands, sat gracefully in her chair, while Xiao Wanjian, sweating profusely, gritted his teeth and resisted. "Mount Yang Body-Protecting Aura" was his extremely powerful protective martial art; Sun Mountain stood tall in the storm, unmoved. This martial art was derived from this.

When unleashed, his body is as imposing as a mountain, with raging winds, torrential rain, and thunderous roars, yet he remains calm and composed. No matter how many moves an enemy makes, they cannot harm him in the slightest. The golden light protecting his body is extremely refined, and his back feels as if he is leaning against a mountain.

But he gradually felt the golden light protecting his body being dissipated bit by bit. He was as sturdy as a mountain, lifelike, but Wen Caishang's light palm strike was digging up the roots of the mountain, cutting down the grass and trees, driving away the beasts, cutting off the water flow, and destroying his foundation.

Suddenly, he heard several cracking sounds as the bluestone bricks beneath his feet began to crack. Xiao Wanjian let out a hissing sound, his pupils filled with unspeakable astonishment. He had encountered the underground cave several times before, with Wen Caishang cleverly using traps to harm him. Xiao Wanjian had guessed that although Wen Caishang was not weak, she might not be stronger than him. Now that he was out of the tomb and the bell's sound was no longer an obstacle, he no longer needed to worry about this woman.

Therefore, he acted without restraint, immediately displaying his cunning and probing nature upon first meeting Li Xian. Seeing Li Xian's disrespectful words, he even dared to approach and attack him. Only after exchanging blows did he realize that his guesses were completely wrong, that he was incredibly foolish, arrogant, and ignorant of the vastness of the world. This woman's strength was unfathomable, and he now felt remorse. He wanted to seek help from the elders who accompanied him. However, all his strength was trapped in his chest, and he struggled to resist. He couldn't utter a thousand words; if he spoke, he would lose his breath and fear for his life.

Wen Caishang flick, a crisp "ding" sound was heard. Xiao Wanjian suddenly disappeared, and everyone looked around to search for him. Then they heard a loud "boom" and realized that Xiao Wanjian had been flung away and had smashed down a courtyard wall.

The elders were dumbfounded and immediately looked in the direction he had come from. They saw that after smashing through one courtyard wall, Xiao Wanjian was still not done and continued to smash through three more courtyard walls before being launched into the street, knocking down a large number of pedestrians. He rolled on the ground to dissipate his energy, covered in dirt and dust, looking extremely disheveled.

He managed to stand up, but his steps were still retreating rapidly. Suddenly, he felt that he had nowhere left to retreat, and his back was already against a red wall. The impact made his whole body shudder, and his bones made a "crackling" sound. Finally, the momentum of his retreat subsided, and his legs became sore, numb, and weak.

He knelt on the ground, panting, but then he was even more horrified. The vermilion wall behind him was covered with cracks, which formed a lotus pattern. He exclaimed, "It's the Flower-Pinching Finger- Picking Finger technique!" He saw flowers and vines growing from the cracks... and in an instant, it transformed into a flower wall.

The evolution of martial arts is endless. Even killing intent can be full of vitality! He looked towards the Jade Fragrance Water Pavilion, which was already Xu Yuan. He felt even more terrified. "I... I thought her strength was ordinary, but I never expected... that she is so terrifying. This woman is really... really powerful!" Looking at his arms, he saw that the bones were broken. But he had mastered martial arts and could quickly heal his injuries.

Li Xian glanced around, thinking to himself, "Madam seems to have become much stronger. This move should be the Flower-Pinching Finger,' I've seen her use it before. Seeing it again this time is truly enviable. If I could learn this move, wouldn't I have gained another powerful ally? Oh well, don't bite off more than you can chew. I haven't even started practicing ' Flicked-Finger Golden Light ' Sole-Self Heart Technique ' yet, so to covet ' Flower-Pinching Finger ' would be too greedy." He saw that Wen Caishang's expression was normal, and she lightly patted her dress, not taking it seriously at all.

Wen Caishang said, "I wonder if the other four of you are also here to give gifts? If so, it would be best to observe some etiquette." Hu Yueyue, Duan Yixin, Hou Yuande, and Wang Zongheng looked at each other, then sat back down in their chairs, remaining silent.

Xiao Wanjian ran back to the Jade Fragrance Water Pavilion, seriously injured. He cupped his hands and said, "Madam Wen, I was rash and impulsive just now. Please forgive me."

Wen Caishang said calmly, "Being a little reckless and impatient is fine. But if you want to hurt my young master, don't blame me for being a little heavy-handed." She grabbed Li Xian's hand and gently patted the back of his hand.

Xiao Wanjian nodded repeatedly, saying, "Yes, yes, it was my mistake. Brother Li, please forgive me." He brushed the dust off his clothes and sat back down. Wen Caishang said, "If you have something important to say, please speak frankly."

The five elders exchanged glances, their eyes meeting, without hesitation.

This story begins a few days ago, when the Five-Mountain Sword Sect held discussions, seeking cooperation with Li Xian and Wen Caishang to fight against the enemy. However, they were unfamiliar with the tomb and searched for a whole day without finding any trace of them.

Unsure whether Li Xian and Wen Caishang had already left, the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance decided to abandon their search, fearing it would only worsen their situation. They pondered how to escape, but finding no good plan, they decided to attempt a forceful breakout.

As soon as they stepped out of the main hall, they saw He Wentian's heavily guarded troops, determined not to let them escape alive. Since they had neither cultivation nor Inner Qi, how could they possibly withstand the barrage of arrows?

After several attempts to resist, they were forced back into the main hall. He Wentian then said, "Fellow brothers of the Sword Alliance, I He Wentian, have never treated you badly, yet you covet the treasures of my Flying Dragon City. The Five-Mountain Sword Alliance is said to be an alliance of gentlemen, but now it seems that it is nothing more than a reputation-seeking scheme."

He turned the tables, infuriating the Sword Alliance members. He then said:

"I will now spare your lives, allowing you to exchange one life for another. Disciples will take the heads of other disciples, and elders will take the heads of other elders. You have only recently formed an alliance and have little to no relationship with each other. At this time, everyone is looking out for themselves, and seeking a way to survive is perfectly understandable."

"If you are worried about having nowhere to go in the future, you can seek refuge in Flying Dragon City. I, He Wentian, particularly admire those who are pragmatic. Although my Flying Dragon City is a remote city-state, it has mountains, rivers, and magnificent scenery, and will certainly not wrong the talents and heroes from all directions."

He was extremely skilled at manipulating people's hearts, and with just a few words, he actually caused chaos in the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance. The various sword sects almost developed rifts. Fortunately, the five elders were there to suppress the emotions of the crowd, and the situation was barely stabilized.

Hu Yueyue, Xiao Wanjian, Duan Yixin, and the others all felt the situation was tricky, thinking, "He Wentian has a clever plan. His words have cut off our escape route. If we stay in the rear for too long, he won't dare to send troops rashly, and he will have to put up a strong stalemate with us. This will waste time, effort, and money, and his grand plan will also be hindered."

"His words have made it difficult for us to remain calm for long. Prolonging this will inevitably lead to friction and mutual suspicion. When we are suffering from hunger and cold, I fear internal strife will erupt first, the Sword Alliance will crumble, and we will fight each other for survival, only to benefit him in vain. Our immediate priority is to kill the enemy and direct our hatred outwards."

Thus, the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance had no choice but to devise a new strategy of forceful attack in order to achieve results, boost the morale of its disciples, reduce internal troubles, and prevent itself from being misled by false rumors. The Five-Mountain Sword Alliance... the five sword sects, in essence, all share the same origin.

The Five-Mountain Sword Alliance was formed by joining forces because although the five major sword sects have different regions, martial arts paths, and styles, they share the same roots. The five leaders and elders of the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance each have a "sword manual", and when they are pieced together, they form the Five-Mountain Sword Formation.

The five elders had already pieced together the formation, but had not studied it in detail. Now trapped, they needed to gather the strength of the five sects. At this moment, no one held back, and they practiced the Five-Mountain Sword Formation together.

After a day's work, they had become somewhat familiar with the sword formation. Further practical training was needed, so the five elders took the lead, setting up the formation and charging into the enemy ranks. The scene was truly one of a thousand arrows raining down, chilling to the bone, and five swords striking out simultaneously to kill the enemy.

The disciples, all skilled in swordsmanship, formed a battle formation, cooperating seamlessly. Despite the large number of opponents, as long as their formation remained intact, they could manage to hold their own. In this way, they forcefully broke out of the main hall, bringing out the fighting spirit of all the disciples and elders.

Although the sword sect disciples were still injured, they were all rare elites and would not be easily defeated. Previously, they had been overwhelmed by Li Xian's single-handed attack, which had severely dampened their morale and fighting spirit. Now, charging into battle, they easily deflected enemy armor, pierced through enemy spears, and struck vital points with their exquisite swordsmanship. They realized that they were not weak either, and that Li Xian's actions were truly abnormal. A surge of pride welled up in their hearts, and their confidence quietly returned. They also wanted to emulate Li Xian's feat of defeating a superior enemy force and displaying their Intent-Qi.

The more they fought, the stronger their resolve became. He Wentian was terrified, never expecting this turn of events. He held his bow and shot at a distance, and although his archery skills were superb, they were far inferior to Li Xian's. Although he could cause some disruption, he could not change the course of the battle. The Five-Mountain Sword Alliance broke through one layer of encirclement. In this battle, a total of 3,700 enemy soldiers were wiped out.

The enemy troops fled in disarray.

The Sword Alliance cheered, eager to press their advantage and annihilate the enemy. Zhao Chunxia said in a deep voice, "This place is very deep, and there will be many fierce battles to come. It will probably be the norm to not rest for more than ten days. To think of a quick victory is wishful thinking. Everyone must be mentally prepared. Maintaining your strength is the most important thing. I know of an enemy camp that contains supplies!"

The elders all said, "Good! Chunxia is right. We must not be eager for a quick victory, otherwise a setback will greatly dampen our spirits. We must proceed steadily and cautiously, step by step. Let's hurry and retrieve the supplies." Zhao Chunxia led the way, fighting her way to a military camp where the women had previously encamped.

The room was well-stocked with supplies, including fruits, vegetables, dried biscuits, water, longbows, arrows, and armor. The elders donned their armor, replenished their equipment, and cooked food to quickly restore their strength.

They took the food they could carry with them, and ate the rest. They charged out again in this manner, engaging in several waves of battle. Although the sword sect suffered losses, they grew stronger with each fight.

After being tempered by the soldiers, the Five-Mountain Sword Formation has gradually become Initiation. The five leading elders cooperate to kill the enemy and can freely enter and exit the enemy's territory. Seeing that it is extremely difficult to take them down in one fell swoop, He Wentian changed his strategy to harassment and encirclement.

The swordsmen initially charged forward with fierce courage, sharpening their blades eagerly. However, after several days of fighting, they inevitably encountered difficulties and their morale began to wane. In addition, outnumbered by the enemy, they started to suffer setbacks and frustrations.

Outside the main hall was He Wentian Plate. He was extremely familiar with the side passages and secret passages of the tomb... He set up ambushes and traps along the way, appearing and disappearing like ghosts. The Five-Mountain Sword Alliance suffered repeated losses, and the situation became increasingly dangerous and critical.

At this moment, Han Qingxiao, holding a golden plate, suddenly appeared to help the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance. Lin Aoshang was overjoyed and said, "Boss Han!" Han Qingxiao was the current Heavenly Sky Patrol Bureau. After entering the cave, he was surrounded and killed by a large number of soldiers and got separated from Li Xian and the others.

Han Qingxiao thought to himself, "If I continue to wander aimlessly, I will inevitably be wasting my time and effort. It would be better to use the golden plate to first draw a map of the garrison and the tomb." So he relied on the golden plate to travel among the many garrison camps and observe the terrain, and drew a map of the tomb, clearly marking all the garrison points.

For more than ten days, he did only this one thing. Then he gradually heard the faint sound of the Unseen. He felt even more in danger and dared not show himself easily. He secretly moved around. Until he saw He Wentian mobilizing a large number of troops, he knew that there was a major internal change. He took advantage of the chaos to hide and met the people of the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance.

Seeing that the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance was unfamiliar with the terrain and suffered repeated losses, they showed up to help. In this way, He Wentian advantage and couldn't help but panic. He dared not linger in the tomb any longer. He didn't hate the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance, but he hated Wen Caishang to the core.

All the events and causes were instigated by Wen Caishang. He wanted to escape from the tomb, so he ordered soldiers to guard the opening. Anyone who showed their face was immediately shot and killed with arrows. By this time, he was already in a state of panic and was no longer capable of doing anything.

Unexpectedly, during his escape, he was ambushed by a soldier who had managed to break free. Caught off guard, he injured his leg and turned around in shock. The soldier removed his disguise and it was none other than Gu Nianjun!

That day, Gu Nianjun accidentally entered the "Nine-Aperture Dragonheart Acupoint" and was soon surrounded by soldiers. After she escaped the soldiers, she felt more and more strange. So she tried to hide among the soldiers.

She and Wen Caishang entered the tomb one after the other. The tomb was dark, and the two women caused a commotion and a siege. Gu Nianjun hid herself, while Wen Caishang deliberately revealed herself. As a result, the soldiers only knew that Wen Caishang had infiltrated the tomb, but they overlooked Gu Nianjun. When the enemy soldiers surrounded Wen Caishang, they suffered many casualties and needed to send reinforcements from outside. Gu Nianjun took this opportunity to sneak into the tomb.

At this time, no one knew of her existence. They only fortuitous opportunity it was a coincidence that Wen Caishang attracted He Wentian's attention, and that he was inevitably neglecting her when he was busy with other matters.

Gu Nianjun had intended to leave after her initial investigation, but fortuitous opportunity chance, she overheard He Wentian's plan to capture the women of the Five-Mountain Sword Sect and then frame the Flower Cage Sect. She was terrified, never expecting that He Wentian, despite his gentle appearance, harbored such ambition and acted so cunningly and ruthlessly, which was despicable. She decided to sneak out and tell him.

But before she could escape, she heard that He Wentian's scheme had succeeded and the women of the Sword Sect had been captured. Gu Nianjun was shocked. She thought to herself that she was not very familiar with the tomb and that it was lucky that she had sneaked in. If she wanted to escape perfectly, she would inevitably reveal her weaknesses. Since she had already infiltrated the enemy, why not take this opportunity to find out where the women were?

She observed the situation from the sidelines while secretly investigating. Her progress was minimal, but at the crucial moment, she caused He Wentian to suffer a complete defeat. In this way, the Sword Sect members were able to see the light of He Wentian, and the sect remained unharmed.

After resting for several days, the various factions were completely refreshed. However, upon reflection, there was still one matter that needed to be resolved. Wen Caishang's murder of the Sword Sect disciples required a swift and decisive action. But the extent of this matter was extremely difficult to gauge.

Hu Yueyue said, "This matter was instigated by He Wentian first. If we use this as an excuse to cause trouble again, it would make us seem unreasonable." Xiao Wanjian said, "I would rather be unreasonable than fail to give an explanation to my deceased disciple. He Wentian is certainly extremely despicable, but is Wen Caishang a good person?"

Duan Yixin said, "That's right, the matter of the main hall doesn't count. We martial artists will ultimately have to settle things with martial arts." Hou Yuande said, "That's true, but it's best not to cause any more trouble by stirring up trouble."

Hu Yueyue said, "How about this: we challenge Madam Wen to a duel, deciding only the victor, not the survivor. If she loses, she must find a way to comfort her deceased disciple. If she wins, we will leave this matter alone, and all grudges will be settled completely."

Thus, the Five-Mountain Sword Alliance lingered, observing the city's movements, and only showed up to pay their respects when Wen Caishang and Li Xian appeared in the city.

In the main hall of the Jade Fragrance Water Pavilion, Hu Yueyue exchanged glances with the five elders and said, "Madam Wen, the events in the underground cave are said to be the work of a villain. But our My Sword disciple has indeed died, and he cannot have died in vain. The five of us wish to challenge you to a duel, to determine the victor and the vanquished, not to settle this score, and to put an end to this grudge."

A strange glint flashed in Li Xian's eyes.

(P. S.: I'm writing until 2 AM again, I'm so tired. Thanks for everyone's monthly votes, I wanted to write as much as I could to give back and get it to 8000 words. But then I got a phone call and I have to work overtime this weekend. I'm too busy with Pomegranate. I'll see how things go and decide when to release more chapters! Or maybe I should make an extra update plan?)