211: The old supervisor's sword test!

“Fellow Daoist Li is too polite,” Sword Saint Dugu said with a smile, stroking his beard.

“Speaking of which, I have a mischievous disciple named Linghu Chong. He is about the same age as Fellow Daoist Li, but his strength, temperament, and many other aspects are far inferior to yours. He has only just broken through to the Fourth-Rank…” Sword Saint Dugu sighed, shaking his head.

Li Shengyuan took a sip of tea and chuckled, “Dugu Daoist, you shouldn’t belittle yourself. I have heard of your disciple Linghu Chong. He is very strong, and his performance in the Northern Region has been quite remarkable.”

“From the encirclement and suppression of the Giant Spirit Hall and the King of Yan, your disciple displayed formidable strength and talent. At Shanhai Pass, he even slew many Demon Barbarians, making him a meritorious official of our Great Gan. I believe it won't be long before, with enough experience, your disciple's cultivation will advance by leaps and bounds, soaring to the sky and changing his destiny!”

Receiving affirmation from Li Shengyuan, the foremost young expert of the current generation, Sword Saint Dugu's face was beaming with a proud smile.

“Then I shall take Fellow Daoist Li’s auspicious words to heart!”

The Chancellor remained silent, merely watching the two with a slight smile.

Li Shengyuan then looked at the Chancellor and asked curiously, “Since you knew I was coming, do you know what I came for?”

The Chancellor met his gaze, blinked, and feigned ignorance, “Today, I sensed that I would be thanked by someone with great fortune… Given your sincerity, there’s no need for thanks. Just have some tea and chat with this old man…”

Li Shengyuan rolled his eyes. This old man might not have known his purpose before he arrived, but now, sitting face to face, he could definitely tell!

He didn't expect him to be such a master of feigning ignorance.

Then, the Chancellor narrowed his eyes and smiled, “The opportunities you gained from your trip to the Northern Region were more than I imagined. Not only has your blade dao improved rapidly, but you have also comprehended the sword dao!”

“Although your sword dao is still a bit lacking, it’s not bad. Combined with your two completely different Dharma Bodies, using both blade and sword is quite suitable for you!”

Chu Chunqiu couldn't help but glance at Li Shengyuan in surprise upon hearing this. He knew that this guy specialized in the blade dao, so why had he started practicing the sword after a trip outside?

Sword Saint Dugu, on the other hand, looked indifferent. His sword dao cultivation and comprehension were far superior to Li Shengyuan's, and he could tell at a glance…

Seeing that the old man was finally getting to the point, he shamelessly winked and chuckled,

“Since you’ve figured it out, aren’t you going to show some appreciation?”

“I’ve been working my tail off in the Northern Region, not only did I capture the Insectoid Queen alive for you, but I also had Addressing Ye Xingzhou send you a Second-Rank heart. Most importantly, I safely brought your second disciple back. This should count as a great service, right?!”

The Chancellor sipped his spiritual tea, glanced at Li Shengyuan, and was surprised by his shamelessness. He said blandly,

“The merits you earned in the Northern Region have already been rewarded by His Majesty. Why are you still seeking credit from this old man?!”

“One thing is one thing!” Li Shengyuan waved his hand and chuckled.

“As the Guardian God of Great Gan, you surely wouldn’t let a meritorious official of Great Gan shed sweat and blood for nothing, right?!”

The Chancellor was so amused by these words that he laughed in exasperation, “Great Gan is not my empire. Go ask your Senior Sister for the Son of Heaven Sword!”

“I’ve used that sword; it’s not to my liking!”

“You brat, you’ve grown a thicker skin after your trip outside…” The Chancellor shook his head helplessly.

Sword Saint Dugu, beside him, smiled without speaking. It was also his first time seeing the Chancellor being played for a fool, which was quite amusing…

At this moment, the Chancellor’s expression became serious, and he said earnestly,

“I do have a sword here that suits you…”

Li Shengyuan’s eyes lit up. He knew this old man had a stash!

“However, the sword in this old man’s hand is not something you can just take!”

“Oh? There’s a test?” Li Shengyuan began to rub his hands together, saying confidently,

“Bring it on, I’ll take any test! But if the reward doesn’t satisfy me, I’ll empty your Imperial Observatory, and if Senior Sister asks, you’ll bear the responsibility yourself!”

The Chancellor was so exasperated he laughed, “So you want to take advantage of everything, do you?”

Then he said seriously, “To obtain the sword, you must prove your sword dao cultivation is up to par!”

“It just so happens that the World’s Foremost Sword Saint is here. As long as you can withstand ten moves from him using only your sword dao, the sword will be yours!”

Li Shengyuan was slightly stunned. To exchange sword moves with Sword Saint Dugu?

Sword Saint Dugu, meanwhile, sipped his spiritual tea and smiled with narrowed eyes,

“Good tea… Fellow Daoist Li, would you like to try some?”