Meet the mentor

At the same time!

Inside the Lingjian Sect’s branch, Sword Spiriter, who had just returned from the lively Welcoming Immortal Festival, was strolling with her Master, Peak Lord Shi Ying, along a corridor in a water pavilion.

Peak Lord Shi Ying stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the vibrant, lush lotus flowers in the pond.

After a moment of contemplation, he said, “Ling’er, the Sword Tomb expedition has now officially concluded.”

“I plan to depart tomorrow to return. Do you wish to accompany me?”

Sword Spiriter’s light footsteps paused slightly at his words.

“Master, why are you in such a hurry to go back?”

“You taught me since I was young that a drop of kindness should be repaid with a gushing spring.”

“I haven’t repaid my benefactor’s life-saving kindness yet, so how can I just go back?”

Peak Lord Shi Ying smiled and said, “Although that’s true, how can such kindness be fully repaid?”

“You can’t just follow him around until you’ve repaid it, can you? What would that make you?”

Sword Spiriter wanted to retort, but after muttering a few words, she didn’t know how to respond.

She looked very conflicted.

Seeing this, Peak Lord Shi Ying smiled and said, “Don’t worry, I have already prepared a thank-you gift for you.”

As he spoke, he flicked his wrist, and a Jade Slip appeared in his hand.

“This is a Half-Step Supreme Legacy that I acquired during my travels across the world in my early years!”

“If you use this to thank him, it won’t be considered impolite for our Lingjian Sect.”

“Ah!”

Sword Spiriter covered her mouth with her delicate hand, exclaiming, “Master, you actually have such a precious Legacy?”

“Why did your Disciple not hear anything about it before?”

Peak Lord Shi Ying smiled and said, “Do I have to report everything I possess to you?”

This voice, carrying a hint of playful scolding, also revealed deep affection.

“Thank you, Master!”

Sword Spiriter happily accepted the Legacy Jade Slip.

After getting the treasure, she was unwilling to stay there for another moment.

“Master, then I’ll go visit my benefactor first!”

Sword Spiriter hastily bid farewell to her Master and then left in a rush.

Like a lark, she wished she could immediately fly into Zhong Qing’s courtyard.

Along the way!

Sword Spiriter was extremely excited.

Zhong Qing’s life-saving kindness to her had always been etched in her heart.

She had originally thought that after the Sword Tomb expedition, if they both gained something, she would give the majority of her gains to Zhong Qing, which would count as repaying part of the kindness.

Who would have thought that Heavenly Question would emerge, absorbing all the divine weapons in the Sword Tomb, causing all Legacies to disappear?

She and Zhong Qing could only make a trip for nothing.

Now, with this Half-Step Supreme Legacy as compensation, it could be considered a way to make up for her debt to Zhong Qing.

“I wonder what his reaction will be when he receives this gift?”

“Happy, or indifferent?”

Zhong Qing being able to kill Sword Maniac, who was in the Venerable Realm, proved that his strength was at least at the Venerable Realm.

“He shouldn’t be a Supreme expert, right?”

“He shouldn’t be!”

“After all, looking at the entire True Domain, how many Supreme experts are there? Regardless of whether this Half-Step Supreme Legacy can help him, it’s still my heartfelt gesture.”

“By the way, I’ll ask if my benefactor has made any progress in taking a Disciple? If not, perhaps I can help a little, and that way, I can repay some of his life-saving kindness. Only then can I feel at ease when I return to the Sect.”

Thinking of this, her spirits lifted, and she had already strolled to the entrance of Zhong Qing’s courtyard.

At this moment, Zhong Qing and the two Master and Disciple, Gu Chenxian, were chatting happily.

The sound of their conversation made Sword Spiriter, who was at the door, feel a little puzzled.

Could this be a friend of her benefactor?

Why did the voice sound strangely familiar?

Sword Spiriter didn’t think much, raised her delicate hand slightly, and knocked on the copper ring on the door.

The knocking sound startled Zhong Qing in the courtyard.

He raised his eyes slightly and took a slow sip of wine.

He said indifferently, “The door isn’t locked, come in!”

Sword Spiriter heard the sound and pushed open the tightly closed door.

She stepped into the courtyard with light footsteps, just about to show Zhong Qing the Half-Step Supreme Legacy in her hand.

The next moment, she saw Gu Chenxian standing in front of Zhong Qing.

For a moment, Sword Spiriter only felt a roar in her brain, and her mind suddenly tightened.

She completely lost the ability to think.

Gu Chenxian!

To Sword Spiriter, this represented not only a legendary figure but also a belief.

From childhood, she had basically grown up listening to the deeds of Gu Chenxian.

Especially in the Sword Tomb, the scene of him finally holding Heavenly Question and gracefully departing was like a brand, deeply etched in her heart.

A generation’s Sword Immortal, with unparalleled Immortal Qi, should be like this!

This was a figure who had long been mythologized in her heart.

However, now, such an existence, completely from a different world than her, was standing alive before her.

Only a few feet away from her.

So close that she felt the air was filled with the ethereal, immortal-like Immortal Qi from the Sword Immortal.

In the small courtyard, Gu Chenxian looked at Sword Spiriter who had entered. His perception was astonishing. In just a moment, he felt that this young girl and his Master should have a deep connection.

He immediately gave Sword Spiriter a warm smile.

This smile!

Almost made Sword Spiriter’s already blank brain crash.

Lord Gu Chenxian actually smiled at her!

She felt that this matter, once she returned to the Sect, would be enough for her to brag about for a lifetime.

It was only after a long while that Sword Spiriter realized how impolite she had been acting.

She immediately suppressed her excited emotions and cautiously said, “Lord Gu Chenxian has graced us with his presence. Our Lingjian Sect failed to greet him in time. I hope Lord will not blame us for our discourtesy!”

“I will immediately summon the Sect to arrange a banquet to welcome Lord.”

What an honor it was for the Sword Immortal to visit.

At this moment, she had already forgotten the purpose of her visit; all she had was worship and admiration for Gu Chenxian.

This was not because she was a fangirl; there were countless young girls in the True Domain, and anyone who saw Gu Chenxian would be captivated.

The latter heard her words and said warmly to Sword Spiriter, “There’s no need for such trouble!”

“I came specifically to thank my Master!”

“Now that everything is settled, I should take my leave!”

“Ah!”

Sword Spiriter exclaimed.

“Lord Gu Chenxian, are you leaving already?”

At this moment, an infinite sense of loss suddenly surged in her heart.

But the next moment, her somewhat slow reaction time caught up.

What did Lord Gu Chenxian say earlier?

This trip was specifically to thank his Master!

Who was his Master?

There were only three people present.

Zhong Qing, Gu Chenxian, and her!

At this moment, Gu Linger seemed to have discovered a huge secret, but she still maintained a hint of disbelief and doubt, saying, “May I ask, who is Lord Gu Chenxian’s Master?”

As she spoke, her voice was already trembling slightly.

Gu Chenxian smiled and introduced Zhong Qing to her, “This is my Master!”

“Boom…”

As soon as these words were spoken, Sword Spiriter’s body trembled, and a wave of turbulent emotions surged within her, her head buzzing.