Chapter 14 scared me to death!
After a brief two or three seconds, everyone heard a resounding heartfelt voice.
[Oh my god, I was so scared! I was so scared!]
Lan Yue almost burst into tears. She was most afraid of ghosts, Sadako, and the like. Wasn't this testing the limits of her little heart?
Xingyue's smile became even more stiff, and her fist also hardened.
I want to beat the child!
"You scared me to death?" The Second Elder's voice was puzzled from above. Where did this little baby come from? How come they didn't notice it?
"Isn't this the baby? A big baby." The Sixth Elder pointed in Lan Yue's direction, almost bursting out laughing.
Everyone: "..."
So that's what kind of baby it is.
After a chaotic scene, Lan Yue finally mustered up the courage to venture into the blood pool.
Since we're already here, we can't just leave without even bringing back a spirit sword, can we?
Moreover, the fact that such a powerful senior sister could guard this place and that it was specially placed deep within the Hidden Sword Pavilion shows that this sword must be extraordinary!
Only a fool wouldn't take this free spirit sword!
However, just as Lan Yue lifted her foot, she hesitated again.
This is a blood pool, filled with flowing red blood. Is it really safe to step into it?
Moreover, this senior sister also said that in order to obtain the ancient sword, one must pass an assessment.
What if the test involves a terrifying blood pool? Forget about being terrified, even a random ghost would scare her half to death.
Or perhaps we should first think about how to pass this level? Maybe there's a trick to it.
Should we check the system first and find out what's going on? If we ask this senior sister, we might be able to find out how to pass the level!
She's such a little genius!
Lan Yue opened the gossip system again, but to her utter despair, her head was already spinning.
Whenever this happens, it means my mental strength isn't enough to keep up with new gossip!
This is truly a painful thing. How come I have no mental strength at this crucial moment?
At this moment, Lan Yue had completely forgotten that she was certain the female protagonist had found her natal sword and had already examined most of the nearby spirit swords.
Checking the spirit sword also requires mental energy, and it's already quite impressive that she's managed to hold out this long with her mental energy.
[In that case, let me think about it carefully. Should I step with my left foot first, or my right foot first?]
[Is it bad to step in with the left foot first? Is there any particular custom involved? Should I step in with the right foot first? But the right foot...]
[Silver Snow Sword: Ugh, so annoying! Stop nagging! Are you coming to find me or not?!]
A tender, childlike voice rang out.
As Lan Yue was still in surprise, she saw a silver ancient sword break free of the blood pool's restraints, fly over in a flash, and land in her arms.
[Silver Snow Sword: Isn't that enough? Humans are such a hassle! They even have to distinguish between left and right feet when walking!]
"The spirit sword came out on its own!" Yunxi's voice was also filled with surprise; she was simply happy for Lanyue.
"This is the Silver Snow Sword? It seems you two are quite destined for each other, as it actually flew out on its own." Li Bai examined the spirit sword with a smile on his face.
However, the three guys below didn't notice that both the senior sister in front of them and the people on the top of the cave were tense and on high alert.
How can I not be nervous? This is an ancient sword left behind on an ancient battlefield. It is said that the person who used this ancient sword was an immortal. However, this immortal eventually fell into demonic possession, and the long sword in his hand was stained with the blood of countless people.
Infected by the demonic energy of this immortal lord, even the spirit sword became irritable, and its temperament changed.
Although it hasn't completely transformed into a demonic sword yet, it's probably only a matter of time before it does.
Therefore, the Southern Spirit Sect has always suppressed it in the Sword Pavilion, and even used the essence blood of high-level spirit beasts to draw an ancient formation to suppress this ancient sword. Every once in a while, they would also send an outstanding disciple to guard it.
They went to great lengths to suppress the Silver Snow Sword, even setting conditions that allowed anyone to take it away only after passing an assessment.
However, not only did this spirit sword fly out on its own, but it also obediently stayed in the arms of a Qi Refining disciple.
The people hidden in the cave almost left even the sect leader speechless.
In other words, the formation they painstakingly prepared was completely useless; otherwise, how could Yin Xue have emerged so easily?
Yun Chong: (꒪⌓꒪)
To be honest, he suddenly felt that the Southern Spirit Sect's long-term planning was a complete joke.
Yin Xue can come and go as she pleases! Perhaps the other party didn't want to make a move at all before?
That's a bit harsh.
Yun Chong's eyes were brimming with tears.
Below, Lan Yue was still in a daze.
[Did I hear that right? Was that you speaking?]
She stared at the silver longsword in her arms for a moment, and finally asked herself a question quietly.
[Yin Xue: You garrulous humans, if it's not me speaking, then who is? Besides me, who else can hear your heart's voice?]
The silver-white longsword casually rolled over and then remained still.
[Holy crap, you can actually hear my thoughts! What kind of spirit sword are you? Are you that powerful?]
[Yin Xue: Hmph, ╭(╯^╰)╮, are you that surprised? And don't call me Spirit Sword, I'm a Celestial Sword! A genuine Celestial Sword!]
Yin Xue suddenly jumped up, bent the blade of her sword, and smacked Lan Yue on the head with the hilt.
[You knocked me out, so now no one's going to share the gossip with you!]
Lan Yue said in a daze.
She finally understood why the ancient sword had rushed out on its own initiative and was willing to stay in her arms.
So they heard what she was thinking while she was watching the drama unfold!
Indeed, being a gossipmonger is a common instinct for all living things, and even the Sword Spirit is no exception!
It has to be said that Lan Yue's guess was correct. Upon hearing her words, Yin Xue reduced his strength, only giving one last symbolic knock before quickly burrowing into her arms.
[Yin Xue: Hmph, who wants to gossip about you! I'm only doing this because I find you somewhat agreeable and I'm planning to find a servant for you!]
The Silver Snow Sword suddenly burst forth with a burst of silvery-white light, the flashing light making those on the top floor of the cave extremely nervous.
Under the tense gaze of these people, a white, long-haired cat emerged from the silver light with great spirit. It slapped Lan Yue's forehead hard, then jumped back into the silver light and sat there solemnly.
Lan Yue stood there again, feeling dizzy, with a pink cat paw print on her head.
Such an adorable kitten, and such a proud kitten at that, who could resist it?
Lan Yue suddenly felt another version of herself awaken.
[Lan Yue: Alright, alright, Lord Yin Xue, let this old servant serve you well. You can come with me now~ I'll treat you to the best of everything from now on~]
He kept calling himself an "old servant," yet his tone was like that of a brothel madam trying to abduct a beautiful woman, which made Yin Xue shudder.
Humans are really strange.
It took one last look at the human in front of it, then its small body vanished.
Lan Yue was left standing there with a deep sense of regret, sighing deeply.
She hasn't even petted the kitten's head yet!
However, everyone fell silent at the top of the cave.
They could hear Lan Yue's thoughts and naturally guessed that Gu Jian Yin Xue was communicating with the other party.
Yin Xue was unaware that within a certain range, everyone could hear Lan Yue's thoughts.
Of course, that's not the key point.
The key point is that this spirit sword actually followed someone just to watch the drama unfold?
Why do I feel like something inside me is broken?
"I never expected the spirit of the Silver Snow Ancient Sword to have this kind of personality. It seems we misunderstood each other before." Yun Chong said, both amused and exasperated.
Previously, the entire Nanling Sect was on high alert, wishing they could surround Yin Xue with layer upon layer of formations.
Unexpectedly, the real Yin Xue is also a little guy who doesn't want to be left behind and wants to join in the fun.
Definitely a child's mentality.
At this moment, Yun Chong had completely forgotten why the others had come here in the first place.
When it comes to gossiping, he, the sect leader, and the elders around him are equally matched!
After Lan Yue skipped away with the spirit sword and the other two, the elders above stared at the little girl's cheerful figure for a long time.
"Sect Master, is it appropriate to entrust this sword to a young girl who has just begun to cultivate Qi?"
The Second Elder turned to look at the sect leader who had just appeared, somewhat worried.
"Even the elders of Spirit Sword Peak can't control it. What if this sword goes out of control..."
Speaking of the elder of Lingjian Peak, who is also Lan Yue's master, he is the one with the highest cultivation among them.
If that person couldn't do it, can anyone else?
"It's alright…" Yun Chong shook his head.
"Lan Yue possesses a celestial artifact, and only a celestial artifact can suppress this ancient sword now."
Otherwise, why would he have Lan Yue come and collect it? It was for this very reason.
"Perhaps, just watching the show is okay too?" Yun Chong thought for a moment and then added.
Everyone: "..."