Chapter 5: In a Bad Mood, No Money

Yue Buqun returned to the entrance of the Huashan Sect. Looking at the words ‘Huashan Sect’ on the lintel, and then at the current empty, dilapidated, and withered state of the Huashan Sect, the decision in his heart became even firmer.

Upon entering, he saw several of his Disciples practicing Swordsmanship sparsely; a few were even laughing and playing around.

In his absence, the Huashan Disciples had become so lax. Yue Buqun couldn’t help but shake his head secretly; he wanted to get angry but couldn’t even muster the Qi.

When those Disciples saw Yue Buqun return, their surprise was tinged with fear. They all bowed to Yue Buqun, saying, “Greetings, Master!”

“Mhm, continue your practice.” Yue Buqun simply waved his hand and dismissed the Disciples.

These Disciples of his were about the same age as the Young Hero he had seen today, but their power and Realm were far inferior! If they learned the Martial Arts of other sword sects and then knew the ways to counter them, why would he worry about the Huashan Sect not flourishing?

With a firm step, Yue Buqun returned to the Yousuobuwei Pavilion, where he saw his Head Disciple, Linghu Chong, making quirky and mischievous gestures to make Ning Zhongze laugh.

Meanwhile, Ning Zhongze was helping Linghu Chong mend his clothes while watching the boy play with great affection. It was a scene of a loving mother and a filial son.

If their family were an ordinary one, such a scene would be so harmonious, with a virtuous wife and a filial son.

However, they were not an ordinary family. He was the Sect Leader of the Huashan Sect, and Linghu Chong was the Head Disciple of the Huashan Sect. They both bore the heavy responsibility of revitalizing Huashan and carried the future of Huashan on their shoulders.

Yet, his Head Disciple had no sense of urgency at all, acting carefree and shiftless all day long, and was addicted to wine. Yue Buqun felt weary just thinking about it.

“Master, you’re back.” Linghu Chong was the first to see Yue Buqun. Out of awe for Yue Buqun, he quickly pulled back his smile and assumed a respectful posture, then bowed to Yue Buqun.

“Senior Brother, you’re back!” Ning Zhongze pleasantly surprised, put down the things in her hand, stood up, and went to meet Yue Buqun.

“Mhm,” Yue Buqun responded faintly. As the head of the family and the leader of a sect, he maintained his dignity and remained serious and unsmiling before his wife and Disciples.

“Junior Sister, go and prepare a more sumptuous feast later. We’ll have a good gathering tonight,” Yue Buqun instructed Ning Zhongze.

“Alright!” A visible smile spread across Ning Zhongze’s face.

After Yu Xian parted ways with Yue Buqun, he thought about foraging for food. However, having just undergone Transmigration, he was penniless and couldn’t even afford a meal in the town at the foot of the mountain.

“Brother System, how about giving me some Silver?” Yu Xian thought for a moment and decided to ask the System for help. If it didn’t even provide some Silver, this System would be too useless.

【The System has detected that the host is suspected of disdaining the System. In a bad mood, no money.】

The System’s cold voice rang out.

Yu Xian: “I’ll be damned!”

The finger he had just retracted slightly tightened its grip once more!

He was helpless if the System wouldn’t give it.

Should he go to a wealthy family in town to borrow some? Given his current skills, borrowing some money should be a piece of cake, right?

Forget it, it was getting late. Yu Xian caught a Pheasant in the forest and returned to Siguo Cliff. He would consider the matter of Silver after he had dealt with Ning Zhongze and left Huashan.

However, Yu Xian recalled that the System’s emotional fluctuations seemed to be related to his attitude toward it.

The System was a tsundere, emotional System. If he wanted the System to give him good things, did he have to fawn over it properly?

Highly likely!

After enjoying the roasted chicken, Yu Xian began to explore the cave on Siguo Cliff, tapping and knocking around.

To give Old Yue those Swordsmanship Moves of the Five Peaks Sword Sect, he didn’t have a Sword Manual, so he could just let Old Yue learn them directly inside the cave.

As for the Lone Nine Swords, it would depend on Old Yue’s Comprehension Ability; he would learn as much as he could.

However, if Yue Buqun couldn’t learn it, wouldn’t he have to stay at Huashan? No, after exchanging for Ning Zhongze, he had to go to other places in this world to sign in and receive more Martial Arts.

It would be great if there was a Sword Manual.

Does the Lone Nine Swords have a Sword Manual?

The Lone Nine Swords focuses on Sword Theory and Combat Techniques, emphasizing adaptation to circumstances when facing an enemy rather than fixed Move combinations.

The original story of The Smiling, Proud Wanderer also didn’t mention a Sword Manual. Linghu Chong learned the Lone Nine Swords through Feng Qingyang’s oral Mnemonics and practical demonstrations; there was no manual.

Wouldn’t this be difficult to handle?

Wait, no, he was someone with a System. The System was so powerful and unique in the myriad worlds; customizing a Sword Manual should be a simple matter, right? Yu Xian thought secretly in his heart.

“Brother System, can you customize a manual for the Lone Nine Swords?” Yu Xian called out to the System in his mind.

【Mhm, of course. The System, unique in the myriad worlds, is omnipotent. A mere Sword Manual is something that can be produced with a wave of the hand, isn’t it?】

The System’s tsundere voice echoed in Yu Xian’s mind.

Just as he thought! He had just said in his heart that the System was unique in the myriad worlds, and the System shamelessly applied it to itself.

Bah! How shameless!

But he couldn’t think that! Otherwise, who knows if the System would sense it, and if its mood soured and it said “no money” again, he would go crazy.

Yu Xian had previously guessed that as long as he gave mindless praise and flattery, the System would be in a good mood. And a System in a good mood was very willing to satisfy his needs.

“Mhm, I also think you are unique in the myriad worlds and omnipotent, Brother System. Then, can you help me customize a manual for the Lone Nine Swords? This little one would be eternally grateful!” Yu Xian asked ingratiatingly.

【Seeing as you are so well-spoken, host, the System is in a good mood and will satisfy your request. Wait a moment, beep… click, click… ding! The Lone Nine Swords manual has been customized and placed in the System Space. The host can collect it at any time!】 the System’s cheerful voice rang out.

Oh yeah! It worked! And there’s even a System Space!

What was this? A companion item of the System, a storage Sharp Weapon for traveling through the myriad worlds; he wouldn’t have to carry heavy things all the time.

With the System Space, he could wave his sleeves at any time and not take away a single cloud.

“Brother System, you really are the most magnificent, understanding, and considerate System in this world. You are practically my reborn parents!” Having received the benefit, Yu Xian naturally let out a burst of rainbow farts.

【A small matter, a small matter. Host, just collect the manual with peace of mind.】 The System’s tone was full of pride.

“Alright, thank you, Brother System!” Yu Xian was truly grateful. Without the System, it would really be difficult for him.

With a thought, Yu Xian withdrew the manual.

Opening it, he saw that it contained not only Mnemonics but also basic Moves. However, to Master it, one still had to rely on Comprehension Ability and its application in actual combat.

With the manual, he could directly throw it to Yue Buqun. Whether he could learn it or not would be Yue Buqun’s own business.

Tucking away the manual, Yu Xian began searching again. He still needed to find the cave containing the Swordsmanship of the Five Peaks Sword Sect.

Finally, after searching for a good while, Yu Xian found a Stone Wall that was hollow behind it. However, he did not immediately shatter the wall to go in and check.

After all, anyone who had read The Smiling, Proud Wanderer knew what was inside; there was no need to go in and check now.

Just confirming the location was enough. When Yue Buqun came tonight, he could even act cool for a bit.

The corners of Yu Xian’s mouth curled up, full of anticipation.