Chapter 5 Your Heavenly Dao Umbrella Can Also Be Used as a Sword and Shield?
Qian Daoliu was stunned for a moment, watching his beloved granddaughter run away, a complex look flashing in his eyes.
For some reason, he suddenly felt a little sour.
"Big brother, today Xiaoxue went to the Saintess Palace to find her and met a young man."
"Oh? What did they talk about?"
Golden Crocodile Douluo leaned close to Qian Daoliu's ear and began to whisper.
A moment later.
The golden-haired middle-aged man's lips twitched slightly, resisting the urge to pull Jiang Nian over and give him a good scolding.
"That kid is the Saintess's new disciple?"
"Sounds like he has quite a few tricks up his sleeve..."
Qian Daoliu sighed, although he didn't like Bibi Dong very much.
But if he could repair the relationship between this mother and daughter, it would be a relief.
At least Xiaoxue could live happily every day.
"Continue to observe that kid and see if he has any other intentions."
"Yes..."
Back in her bedroom, Qian Renxue sat on the bed, thinking about what her mother liked.
Only things made by hand seemed to truly express her feelings.
After a day of cultivation, Jiang Nian slowly rose and exhaled a breath of stale air.
Taking advantage of the moonlight, he planned to practice his Heavenly Dao Umbrella.
The umbrella was ever-changing.
Attack, defense, magic—it had everything!
It could be used as a sword or a shield. If he was in a good mood, he'd spar with you.
If he was in a bad mood... well, let's talk to my dice!
Swish, swish, swish!
The unopened Heavenly Dao Umbrella gleamed powerfully in Jiang Nian's hands, each swing producing a whooshing sound.
It seemed he was practicing swordsmanship.
Bibi Dong, observing from the shadows, felt a ripple of emotion.
Wait, what is he doing? It looks like he's practicing swordsmanship?
A hint of doubt appeared on the beautiful young woman's face as she continued to watch Jiang Nian wield the Heavenly Dao Umbrella.
He had the power, but lacked technique and form.
Bibi Dong stroked her chin, then flashed to Jiang Nian's side.
Seeing her arrive, he immediately closed his Heavenly Dao Umbrella.
"Teacher."
"Hmm."
Tap tap tap~
Bibi Dong strode closer to him with her long, slender legs.
"Your martial spirit can also be used as a sword?"
"Yes! Besides being a sword, it can also be used as a shield when the umbrella is open."
Jiang Nian answered truthfully. He then added, "This is something I just figured out today."
Bibi Dong nodded slightly, unable to find a reason to beat this guy up.
"Not bad, your martial spirit is quite comprehensive."
After saying that, she reached out and lifted Jiang Nian's chin, her face arrogant with an unyielding expression, and said, "Use your sword to attack me."
Jiang Nian was stunned for a moment, then understood her meaning.
"Teacher, be careful."
After saying that, he raised his Heavenly Dao Umbrella and thrust it at Bibi Dong.
Clang!
A spark flashed, and Jiang Nian saw clearly that the tip of his umbrella had pierced the dagger.
With a flick of his wrist, he continued his attack, aiming straight for Bibi Dong's lower body.
There was no other way; the height difference meant he could only do this.
After a few exchanges, Jiang Nian was like a dog being led on a leash, all of Bibi Dong's moves easily neutralized.
"Kid, is that all?"
Seeing her disdainful expression, Jiang Nian remained silent, relentlessly thrusting.
Sooner or later, he would definitely strike!
Bibi Dong calmly deflected each of Jiang Nian's attacks, until after a dozen or so exchanges, she suddenly swung her dagger, swiftly slashing towards Jiang Nian's head.
*Snap!*
The umbrella instantly opened!
Jiang Nian had blocked the attack, but his arm was still throbbing with pain.
"Not bad," Bibi Dong praised, slowly sheathing her dagger.
"Your swordsmanship still needs some refinement, but I have a very good swordsmanship manual here, which I will teach you today."
With that, she raised her hand and took out an ancient book.
"Practice diligently, and tomorrow I'll take you to the Star Dou Great Forest to hunt soul beasts."
"Teacher, you're so kind!"
Bibi Dong paused, a slight smile playing on her lips, but quickly vanished.
She silently walked towards her boudoir, leaving Jiang Nian with a beautiful silhouette.
Swaying her hips, she disappeared from his sight.
"I didn't expect Teacher to have such a windfall."
"Sigh~ Life."
Back in her boudoir, Bibi Dong sat on the bed, her expression slightly grave.
She looked at her palm, a hint of confusion flashing in her eyes.
"It seems that whenever I get close to that little guy's martial soul, the killing intent within me is suppressed somewhat."
"Why is that?"
Bibi Dong pondered for a moment, deciding to find some time to call Jiang Nian to her side to cultivate together.
Perhaps, she wouldn't be affected by the killing intent in the future.
Meanwhile...
Lying on the bed, Jiang Nian was engrossed in reading the sword manual given to him by Bibi Dong.
What boy doesn't dream of wandering the world with a sword?
The Way of Heaven encompasses everything.
Practicing swordsmanship is perfectly reasonable!
"Sigh~ If I wasn't afraid she'd go crazy, I'd be wearing this ring on my finger."
Jiang Nian fiddled with the storage soul tool given to him by Qian Xunji; its space was a full fifty cubic meters!
He only had some clothes, dry rations, and gold soul coins stored inside...
He was really poor.
Oh well, he'd sleep it off tonight. Tomorrow he'd have a good soul hunt with his mature teacher.
The next day.
Early in the morning, Jiang Nian was dragged out of bed by Bibi Dong.
The two went to the city for breakfast to fill their stomachs.
Nearby, a beautiful red-haired woman stood guard, her eyes sharp and her bearing heroic.
This person was named Hongye, one of Bibi Dong's confidantes.
This was the first time Jiang Nian had seen her.
"Ye'er, how's the task I assigned you going?"
"Your Highness, I've found three Blazing Sun Steeds and a Soul King groom."
Bibi Dong nodded slightly, then glanced at Jiang Nian.
"Are you full?"
He quickly wiped his mouth after swallowing the last mouthful of milk.
"I'm full."
Bibi Dong's eyes narrowed, her aura pressing down.
"I don't need to lie here."
"You're in a growth spurt, you have to eat your fill."
Jiang Nian swallowed hard, feeling her controlling nature was a bit too much...
Is this what a motherly teacher is like?
Waaah, I'm going to eat, eat, eat!
Seeing this, Bibi Dong's pretty face showed a satisfied expression.
She closed her eyes, pretending to sleep for a while.
Hongye still stood straight, her mind already racing.
When did Her Highness become so patient with a man?
And even waited for him?
It seems that this disciple of Her Highness must be exceptionally talented!
Two minutes later.
Jiang Nian was completely full, patting his belly with a contented expression.
Bibi Dong glanced at him, and the latter immediately became serious.
"Let's go now that you're full."
"Okay!"
Soon, the two were in the carriage, the journey was very smooth.
Bibi Dong occasionally checked Jiang Nian's knowledge of soul beasts.
"Little Nian, let me test you."
"What's the longest time limit on the continent for absorbing the first soul ring?"
Jiang Nian blurted out without thinking: "423 years!"
"Hmm... how many years do you think you need to absorb it?"
"And, what attribute?"
(End of Chapter)