Chapter 107: Chapter 102: A Date with Her

Chu Huaixu watched the figure within the mist and felt that Shen Man seemed different from last night.

Even her sword stance had changed.

He didn’t know why, but he inexplicably felt that tonight’s Daoist nun seemed… more dangerous than last night?

His heart trembled, completely unaware of the reason.

But Chu Huaixu still followed the original plan.

His plan was very simple, which was to present an attitude.

In the face of such a chasm of power difference, whatever he did was actually futile.

But at this moment, being tested, having the right attitude couldn’t go wrong.

Chu Huaixu began to salute respectfully and said, “Disciple greets Grandmaster.”

He was like an enthusiastic underachiever in the class, unable to solve the problems, but whenever the class monitor shouted “stand up,” his “hello teacher” was always the loudest in the class.

However, the tall figure opposite remained unresponsive.

The sword light slashed down the next moment, at a completely different angle from yesterday’s.

Obviously, it wasn’t the same sword technique.

Although for Chu Huaixu, this overwhelmingly powerful sword qi, no matter how it was slashed, would reduce him to dust.

But with a different angle, a different move, his experience of death differed too.

“It’s actually a brand new way to die!”

With this thought, he was shattered in this blank space.

What followed was repeated cycles of life and death.

Chu Huaixu quickly became blurry in consciousness, his thoughts plunged into chaos, thinking of nothing.

At dawn, in the Purple Bamboo Forest, the skinny Daoist nun and Chu Huaixu opened their eyes simultaneously.

Everything that happened within three hours etched into her mind.

Shen Man hoped in her heart—your brain better be cleaned up for me.

This somewhat otherworldly Daoist nun felt she got filthy yesterday, even thinking of not accepting him as a disciple.

Fortunately, Chu Huaixu’s attitude today was respectful, and he called out “Grandmaster” several times.

The Daoist Seven Elders, hearing this title, actually found it a bit odd.

Without any disciples under her, she was somewhat unaccustomed to hearing it.

As a powerful Seventh Realm Sword Cultivator, she now sat on a huge rock, feeling a sense of relief.

Without those chaotic thoughts, that’s good, that’s good.

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Elsewhere, Chu Huaixu suddenly sat up in bed in shock.

“Does it feel a bit better today than yesterday?” he wondered.

The fear of death is very difficult to overcome for people.

Often, just knowing you won’t die doesn’t mean you can stop being afraid.

Between life and death, there is great fear.

“But I always feel that with more and more cycles, I can overcome this? Or, perhaps, adapt to it?” he thought.

With this thought, Chu Huaixu found his development direction a bit strange.

“Refining Sword Formulas” raised the pain threshold, “Dao Scripture” improved self-healing ability, and then there was this Daoist nun…

“Am I gradually becoming someone who doesn’t fear pain, injury, or even death?” Chu Huaixu was convinced.

After getting out of bed, he first picked up the sword scabbard “Calming the Storm” placed beside and took out ten refined Qi Gathering Pills from the Black Bead.

“Next time I go to the Treasure Pavilion, I’ll buy some pill formulas,” he thought.

For cultivators, elixirs with various functions are essential to carry with them for unexpected needs.

Even though First Level Spirit Pills aren’t highly ranked, they have various effects.

For instance, when his Divine Sense was fatigued, he could rely on a pill called Shushen Pill to recover.

After a simple wash, Chu Huaixu walked out of the bamboo house.

Xu Ziqing and Han Shuangjiang, busy outside, just thought he looked even wearier today.

During the meal, Big Ice Cube couldn’t help but say, “Alchemy doesn’t have to be rushed, you don’t have to go day and night.”

Chu Huaixu, thinking that every couple of hours he had to throw Spirit Grass into “Dao Generating One” repeatedly and then perform a round of Alchemy Technique, deeply agreed and said:

“Alchemy is indeed exhausting.”

Han Shuangjiang and Xu Ziqing exchanged glances, feeling increasingly guilty.

Like a useless wife and a foolish younger brother.

Since they were just discussing this, Chu Huaixu continued along the topic: “Do you know why I’m in such a rush to earn Contribution Points?”

The two shook their heads.

“Because the First Realm competition of the East and West Continent is about to start.”

“I figured it won’t be long before the sect announces it.”

Just like a team leader in a company issuing team targets, he said, “I hope the three of us can sweep the top three in the East Continent.”

Upon hearing this, Han Shuangjiang lightly exclaimed, “Hm?”

As for Xu Ziqing, his heart surged with endless waves: “Ah? Me?”

At this moment, his mindset was exactly like Beno Erba in “Journey to the West.”

Big Ice Cube at least had a clear understanding, already knowing he was a cultivation genius, just not sure how strong he really was.

But Xu Ziqing was different.

He hadn’t even cultivated to the First Realm yet!

He wasn’t even sure if he could register in time.

“And even if I catch the registration, by then I’d only be at the First Realm Early Stage…” the refined young man thought.

He couldn’t figure out, with nothing in hand, what he would use to contend with those First Realm Great Perfection Outer Sect Disciples?

“Senior brother, I…” Xu Ziqing opened his mouth, feeling immense pressure.

Chu Huaixu looked at the panicked and bewildered Xiaoxu, and directly frowned: “Is it difficult?”

More like the incompetent leader in a company.

But he quickly patted Xu Ziqing’s shoulder lightly and said, “The most urgent task is for you to first cultivate to the First Realm. The East Continent Competition is a rare opportunity, and sparring with fellow cultivators of the same realm is highly beneficial.”

“Alright, I understand.” The young man nodded.

He wasn’t one for aiming too high, but since his senior brother had said so, he should catch up in time for the registration.

After the meal, Chu Huaixu also had a private chat with Han Shuangjiang, expressing that he could lend her some contribution points in a few days, suggesting she exchange them for some more techniques.

“It’s best to exchange for Profound Level ones,” he said.

Big Ice Cube looked at him, gently pursing her lips, and said with difficulty, “Profound Level techniques are expensive, I… I can’t repay you.”

The poor girl was consistently poor as always.

Chu Huaixu was quite happy to see this.

What he wanted was for this girl to owe him a big debt!

With more debt, there would naturally be other ways to repay it later!

“It’s okay, you need to improve your overall strength to have more opportunities to earn contribution points in the future, right?”

“Besides, I won’t charge you interest.”

Big Ice Cube looked at him, gently biting her lower lip, saying, “But…”

“No buts, I’m counting on you to lead me into the Inheritance Secret Realm,” Chu Huaixu smiled.

“Don’t forget, we agreed it would be today!” he said, turning around and leaving, heading back to his room.

Han Shuangjiang watched his back, and she naturally knew today was the agreed day.

This made her change into a new set of clothes when she got up in the morning.

The clothes she wore yesterday weren’t even dirty.

But when she picked them up and looked at them, they just seemed a bit wrinkled.

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As night fell, the little cook accompanied the two gluttons, big and small, for dinner.

Xu Ziqing stood up to do the dishes.

Chu Huaixu directly said to him, “Xiaoxu, I’m going out for a stroll with your Senior Sister Han.”

“Uh, okay.” The delicate young man was slightly stunned.

“A stroll?” He sneaked a glance at the two with the corner of his eye.

“Could it be that Senior Brother and Senior Sister Han have developed feelings for each other?” Xu Ziqing thought to himself.

He suddenly felt a bit extraneous at this moment?

Under the moonlight, Chu Huaixu and Han Shuangjiang were originally walking side by side.

But he noticed that Big Ice Cube always deliberately slowed her steps, falling behind him by a step, so they walked separately.

He found it amusing and deliberately slowed his pace as well, so the two of them were side by side again in no time.

After repeating this a few times, neither of them spoke, but there was a bit of a flutter in their hearts.

Han Shuangjiang’s eyelids lowered slightly, and she began to match his pace with her long strides.

Under the moonlight, their shadows gradually lengthened.

They wandered aimlessly on Medicine Mountain, seemingly just out for a digestive stroll, enjoying the scenery along the way, rather than searching for a Secret Realm.

The cool autumn evening breeze whispered.

As they walked through the woods, a few leaves would occasionally fall around them.

Big Ice Cube hadn’t spoken a word.

Dead Fox intentionally remained silent too.

Unknowingly, they had been wandering for quite a while.

As for which direction to go, Han Shuangjiang had been leading the way.

As they ventured deeper into the woods, they even bumped into a couple from the Outer Sect who seemed to be engaged in something intimate.

When they encountered people, the couple quickly left, their steps hurried and eyes evasive.

Han Shuangjiang felt a bit embarrassed, while Chu Huaixu turned his head, looking at their backs with a playful smile, noticing their slightly disheveled clothes.

Normally, this kind of small scene would not have startled this former Saintess of the Joy Sect.

For some reason, today she felt a slight sense of shyness.

“Stop staring, let’s go,” she urged.

“Alright,” Chu Huaixu chuckled.

A few more steps forward, Han Shuangjiang stopped by a maple tree and said, “Can we really find a Secret Realm just by wandering aimlessly like this?”

In her heart, she had a million doubts about Chu Huaixu’s previous nonsense.

Things like a blessing of luck or being a human koi were all nonsense.

“It’s fine, there’s no pressure. If we don’t find a Secret Realm, that’s okay too. Just wandering around like this is relaxing for me,” Chu Huaixu said to his “Treasure-Seeking Rat,” trying to get her to relax.

With those words, Han Shuangjiang misunderstood, immediately averting her gaze to the maple tree beside her.

Her mind was in turmoil!

In such moments, people tend to instinctively make small movements or find something to do.

As if examining the bark of the tall maple tree, she raised her right hand and absent-mindedly touched a raised spot.

As a result, she actually sank into it!

The thick trunk of the maple tree seemed to turn into a swamp in an instant.

Han Shuangjiang’s body slanted, sinking into the tree!

In a blink, her right arm and shoulder were already engulfed.

For a fleeting moment, the cold-faced girl was shocked.

The unexpected change left her no time to react, even feeling a bit eerie.

But quickly, a large hand firmly grasped her small hand, providing her with an immediate sense of relief.

At crucial moments, he was always so dependable!

She turned her head to look at Chu Huaixu, who was holding her tightly, expecting him to pull her out first.

Instead, this Dead Fox said with a grin:

“No hogging! Quick! Pull me in too!”

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