Chapter 4: I Only Want Heroine Ning

“Master Yue, watch closely!” Yu Xian reminded Yue Buqun while demonstrating.

Yue Buqun, who had originally been on guard against Yu Xian, saw that Yu Xian seemed to bear no ill will toward him, so he did not stop Yu Xian’s act of borrowing his sword.

And when Yu Xian reminded him to take a good look at his sword moves, a look of astonishment and envy appeared in the depths of Yue Buqun’s eyes.

How could there be such exquisite sword moves in the world? Could it be the Bie Xie Swordplay? Yue Buqun speculated secretly in his heart.

Only the Bie Xie Swordplay could be so superb and peerless, allowing Yu Xian to reach such a Realm at such a young age.

Yue Buqun clenched his fists tightly, suppressing the excitement in his heart! If he could learn this Swordsmanship, what would he have to fear from the Songshan Sect or Zuo Lengchan?

Revitalizing Huashan would also be just around the corner!

Yu Xian finished the demonstration and returned to Yue Buqun, a smile playing at the corners of his mouth. “What does Master Yue think of this set of Swordsmanship?”

“Young Hero, this set of Swordsmanship is superb and peerless, rarely found in the world. I wonder what Swordsmanship this is? Could it be the legendary Bie Xie Swordplay?” Yue Buqun suppressed the desire in his eyes; although he desperately wanted this set of Swordsmanship, his surface remained calm and indifferent.

He also changed his form of address for Yu Xian from ‘Your Excellency’ to ‘Young Hero,’ indicating that he held no hostility.

“How can the Bie Xie Swordplay even compare to this set of Swordsmanship?” Yu Xian’s eyes were filled with disdain for the Bie Xie Swordplay.

“Ah, this… if it’s not the Bie Xie Swordplay, then what Swordsmanship is it?” Seeing Yu Xian’s expression, it was clear he knew of the Bie Xie Swordplay, but this set was obviously more powerful. Was that for real?

“This set of Swordsmanship is called the Lone Nine Swords, created by the Senior Sword Demon, Seeking Defeat Alone. Back then, he relied on this Swordsmanship to slay all his enemies and villains, defeat all heroes and legends, and remain unrivaled throughout the world. Tell me, how can the mere Bie Xie Swordplay be mentioned in the same breath as it?” Yu Xian said proudly.

Yue Buqun couldn’t help but be stunned upon hearing this. He hadn’t expected this set of Swordsmanship to have such an extraordinary origin… The longing in Yue Buqun’s heart grew even stronger.

But he didn’t understand Yu Xian’s intention in asking him to evaluate this Swordsmanship. Could it be that he wanted to pass it on to him?

But where in the world was there such a thing as a free lunch?

A stranger suddenly appearing and then passing on a set of Swordsmanship that was unrivaled in the world?

Who would believe it if it were told?

Yue Buqun was already secretly speculating about Yu Xian’s intentions in his heart. What exactly was Yu Xian’s goal?

“Young Hero?” Yue Buqun wanted to ask about Yu Xian’s purpose.

Nothing ever happens without a reason; Yue Buqun knew this very well.

“Master Yue, there’s no rush. Take another look!” Yu Xian knew the longing in Yue Buqun’s heart, but he didn’t state his purpose immediately. Instead, he raised his sword and continued to demonstrate.

Seeing Yu Xian say this, Yue Buqun also quickly suppressed the urgency in his heart and looked at Yu Xian with a calm expression.

Only, the more he watched, the more alarmed he became. This…

This looked like Huashan Swordsmanship—the lost Huashan Swordsmanship—as well as the Hengshan Swordsmanship, Mt. Heng Swordsmanship, Songshan Swordsmanship, and Mt. Tai Swordsmanship. They were all lost sword techniques!

After Yu Xian finished the demonstration, he saw that Yue Buqun was already stunned and dazed, and a successful smile couldn’t help but appear at the corner of his mouth.

After finishing the demonstration with Yue Buqun’s sword, Yu Xian gave it a light flick. It entered the scabbard with precision and returned steadily to Yue Buqun’s hand.

The more bargaining chips he had, the easier the deal would be to strike.

With the Lone Nine Swords and the Swordsmanship of the other Five Peaks Schools, he didn’t believe Yue Buqun wouldn’t be tempted.

Sure enough, after Yue Buqun came to his senses, the longing in his eyes could no longer be hidden.

“Young Hero?” He wanted to know Yu Xian’s purpose as soon as possible. As long as he could learn these sword techniques, no matter what he was asked to do, he would not hesitate!

“What does Master Yue think of these sword techniques?” Yu Xian looked at Yue Buqun with a beaming smile.

“Young Hero, please state clearly what this humble one must do to learn these sword techniques.” At this point, Yue Buqun was certain that Yu Xian wanted something from him, but he no longer wanted to guess what it was.

He only wanted to learn those sword techniques!

“Master Yue, I can give you the Lone Nine Swords and all the lost sword techniques of the Five Peaks Sword Sect. You only need to exchange your most precious possession for them.”

“My most precious possession? The Zixia Divine Skill?” Yue Buqun muttered to himself upon hearing this, thinking about his most precious possession.

To him, the Huashan Sect’s guardian technique, the Zixia Divine Skill, was the most precious.

Should he use the Zixia Divine Skill to trade? Yue Buqun hesitated.

“Does the Young Hero truly want to exchange for the Zixia Divine Skill?” Yue Buqun grit his teeth, finding it a difficult decision to make.

“Hmm? No, I don’t want to trade for the Zixia Divine Skill.” Yu Xian shook his head.

Hearing that it wasn’t the Zixia Divine Skill, Yue Buqun secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Although he pursued better Martial Arts, the Zixia Divine Skill was the highest martial art of the Huashan Sect, which only the Sect Leader could learn. He was truly reluctant to hand it over.

But if it wasn’t the Zixia Divine Skill, then what was it? What else did he have that was most precious?

“Please speak plainly, Young Hero!” Yue Buqun cupped his hands and bowed to Yu Xian.

The corner of Yu Xian’s mouth curled up: “Heroine Ning!”

“What?” Yue Buqun cried out in surprise, thinking he had misheard, and looked at Yu Xian in shock.

He never expected that Yu Xian’s target would be Ning Zhongze. She was his Junior Sister who had been through thick and thin with him for twenty years, working tirelessly for Huashan, and she was his wife.

Yu Xian was so young, yet he was after Ning Zhongze!

“Did the Young Hero perhaps misspeak? My wife is nearly forty…” Yue Buqun found it somewhat difficult to say.

Although Ning Zhongze was beautiful and dignified, she was already a middle-aged woman.

“That is not for Master Yue to consider. I only want Heroine Ning.” Yu Xian said coldly.

“Young Hero…” Yue Buqun was about to say something more, but he was interrupted by a wave of Yu Xian’s hand.

“Master Yue can think it over; I won’t force you. If Master Yue is willing to exchange Heroine Ning, then bring her to Siguo Cliff tonight.

At that time, there will be not only the Lone Nine Swords and the Martial Arts of the Five Peaks Sword Sect but also the methods to counter them.” Yu Xian said indifferently, but he added more weight to the deal for Yue Buqun.

“What, the countering methods? This…” Yue Buqun’s heart surged upon hearing this. Originally, the Lone Nine Swords and the sword techniques of the Five Peaks Sword Sect far exceeded Ning Zhongze’s value, let alone the countering methods!

The reason he hadn’t agreed immediately was just that he couldn’t understand why Yu Xian wanted Ning Zhongze!

Huashan could do without Ning Zhongze, but it could not do without powerful Martial Arts.

If he truly had the sword techniques of the Five Peaks Sword Sect plus the Lone Nine Swords, he could definitely unify the Five Peaks. After merging the Five Peaks, he would be the Sect Leader of the Five Peaks Sword Sect!

Yue Buqun couldn’t suppress his excitement at the thought, but he forced himself to endure it; he couldn’t let it show.

Thus, he put on a troubled look and stopped speaking.

“Master Yue, think it over carefully.” Yu Xian said no more, turning to use the Huashan Movement Technique and floating away.

Although Yue Buqun hadn’t agreed immediately, he knew this transaction was a sure thing!

After practicing the sword for so long, he had consumed quite a bit of physical strength and needed to find some food.

Yue Buqun watched the receding figure, standing still for a long time. He thought a lot and finally clenched his fists, heading back toward the Sect with his sword.