Legend of Swordsman

Chapter 6487: Little Guy?

“Understood!” Jian Wushuang flicked his hand, and the dark red vine shot out instantly.

Each vine held a power of 15 million units of divine power.

Chen Qingling also swung her sleeve, intercepting the incoming vine.

She could sense that Jian Wushuang wasn’t going all out.

It was merely a test.

… But she was more intrigued by the vine itself.

“How do you have such a vine?” Chen Qingling asked in surprise. “Have you perhaps been to the Serpent’s Secret Realm?”

The Serpent’s Secret Realm lay on the other side of the Northern Corner Domain, and even those at the peak couldn’t cross the violent airflow.

Only someone at the Tribulation level could traverse it.

In her mind, it was impossible for Jian Wushuang, a mere True Immortal, to have done that.

Jian Wushuang was equally surprised. How could a bumpkin like her recognize the Gui Yun Vine?

This vine was a manifestation of the World Tree’s leaves.

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Could it be that this world also had Gui Yun Vines?

“You recognize it?”

“I’ve seen it!”

Chen Qingling’s eyes sparkled with urgency as she pressed, “Tell me, did you acquire this from the Serpent’s Secret Realm?”

“No,” Jian Wushuang answered truthfully.

Since she couldn’t harm him, he was curious why she knew of the Gui Yun Vine and why she mentioned the Serpent’s Secret Realm. Could the two really be connected?

His interest was piqued.

Chen Qingling seemed a bit disappointed but still pleased to have seen the Gui Yun Vine. Her tone softened even more.

“Little guy, I hear you’ve been scouring the city for treasures. I assume it’s to feed this vine?”

“Yes!”

He spoke both truth and falsehood.

Chen Qingling felt she had a grip on Jian Wushuang and offered, “I can help you. You can have as many treasures as you need, but you must do me a favor!”

“Auntie!” Chen Shengwu, watching the exchange, felt something was off.

Weren’t they here to settle scores?

Why had this turned into a friendly conversation?

“Shut up!”

Chen Qingling shot him a glare, and Chen Shengwu dared not utter another word.

“What do you need me to do?” Jian Wushuang was now curious.

This seemed like an excellent opportunity.

Not only was she familiar with the Serpent’s Secret Realm, but she was also the Saintess of the Yuanling Divine Sect.

There was a lot of potential here!

Chen Qingling smiled inwardly and suggested, “Shall we discuss this somewhere more private?”

“Fine.”

Jian Wushuang immediately sent a message to Hei Qiu and the others, telling them not to worry about him.

He then followed Chen Qingling to the Chen residence, ignoring Chen Shengwu and the others, and entered Chen Qingling’s private courtyard.

The courtyard was tastefully arranged with an antique style.

There were mountains and streams, along with an ancient tree.

“Please!” Chen Qingling gestured.

Jian Wushuang sat down gracefully, sipping the high-grade tea she had brewed herself.

Chen Qingling, the Saintess of Yuanling Divine Sect, was at the peak of the Eight Tribulations Realm.

She had also mastered the Secret Eye technique, reaching the fourth transformation.

Her peak combat power likely exceeded 30 million units of divine power.

Yet, she treated him so courteously.

This favor must be a challenging one.

“This is the list of treasures I need. Take a look,” he said, sliding a jade slip over.

Chen Qingling didn’t even glance at it. “I agree.”

That was too quick.

She didn’t even bother to look, outshining him in generosity.

“Little guy…”

“Wait!” Jian Wushuang’s face darkened, and he frowned. “There’s one more condition!”

“Speak!” Chen Qingling’s eyes gleamed.

Jian Wushuang took a deep breath and said seriously, “My name is Jian Wushuang. Please stop calling me ‘little guy’ from now on!”

The term made him cringe. It sent shivers down his spine.

The only ones who had the right to call him that were the Star Spirits or his old mentor.

No one else had earned that privilege.

It wasn’t that he looked down on the people of this world—it was simply that they didn’t measure up.

“Alright, little guy,” Chen Qingling replied with a gentle smile.

Jian Wushuang almost spat out blood.

“Haha!”

Chen Qingling covered her mouth and giggled.

“Alright, I won’t tease you anymore. I’ll have someone send the treasure to you later.”

“As for my condition, when you cultivate the power of Long Vine to the level of a Universe Master at the Ninth Tribulation, I will tell you!”

Jian Wushuang asked in surprise, “Aren’t you afraid I’ll back out by then?”

“You can try!” Chen Qingling smiled, but the domineering look in her eyes sent a chill through Jian Wushuang’s heart.

She truly was a native, always speaking so arrogantly.

“I have one more condition!” Jian Wushuang continued. “I have a friend who practices the Divine Eye technique. I heard your Sect Master of the Yuanling Divine Sect has cultivated the Divine Eye to unfathomable depths. Could I borrow the records he left behind to study?”

Chen Qingling’s eyebrows moved slightly. “Yes.”

“But you must first join the Yuanling Divine Sect. That’s the rule, and not even I can change that!”

Jian Wushuang decisively responded, “Alright!”

The two quickly reached an agreement.

Jian Wushuang was then arranged to stay in a small courtyard, while Chen Qingling took the list of treasures and went to search for them.

However, when she saw the list, she couldn’t help but be surprised!

“This little guy is truly greedy!”

But thinking that the stronger Long Vine became, the more it would help her, she stopped worrying about it.

Even if it cost her everything, she had to gather these treasures.

What she didn’t know was that the treasures weren’t for Long Vine at all, but for Jian Wushuang himself.

Luckily, she had no idea what treasures were truly required for Long Vine’s growth.

A few days later.

In the sky above the Chen family estate, a group of figures was concealed in the void.

“What is Brother Wushuang up to?”

“My strength has grown so much, yet he’s still indulging in such petty favors!”

Xiang Yang crossed his arms and looked down at the courtyard below, his expression dark.

“Is Jian Wushuang setting up another plan?”

“I wonder what he’s up to this time!” Jiu Chen pondered, thinking Jian Wushuang was laying down a major scheme.

“Uncle Wushuang wouldn’t have lost interest in my mother, right? How can he be so close to that woman?” Jiang Ni’s cold eyes flashed, feeling a bit disgruntled.

Only Hei Qiu, with his small beady eyes darting around, stayed silent, his mind at ease.

Inside the courtyard.

Jian Wushuang accepted the ring Chen Qingling handed him, elated.

This was even faster than robbing someone.

In just a few days, he had gathered all the treasures.

Now, his Seventh Turn of the Divine Eye technique could reach completion.

As for reaching perfection, that would depend on his comprehension.

Treasures could only lead him to the door.

Cultivation depended on… human connections and experiences.

After all, this wasn’t his first time cultivating.

Over the years, he had risen to great heights, fallen to the depths, climbed back to the peak, and then fallen again…

The path of cultivation had long ceased to be difficult for him.

The only real challenge left was the Divine Eye technique.

Without further ado, Jian Wushuang didn’t stand on ceremony with Chen Qingling. After informing her that he would be going into seclusion, he promptly sent her away.

However, her aura still lingered around, indicating that she was wary, afraid he would take the treasures and run.

“Natives will always be natives!” Jian Wushuang muttered, hands behind his back as he re-entered the house. Suddenly, he called out, “Have you all seen enough?”

“If you’re so idle, why don’t you go scout the Giant Serpent Secret Realm first?”

Swoosh!

Several figures appeared in the room. Hei Qiu, being the most obedient, immediately stood by Jian Wushuang’s side, while the other three, led by Jiang Ni, stood to the left and right—Xiang Yang and Jiu Chen flanking her.