The intensity of the wind increased significantly, her cyan eyes piercing through the darkness.
Hun Yu didn't know what to say; he simply noticed the panel floating above her head.
{Name: Yun Xiu
Occupation: Sect Master of Sky Wind Sect
Age: 28}
As he read the words, his silence deepened. Sect Master of the Sky Wind Sect? Isn't the sect master one of the strongest powerhouses in the empire?
Yun Xiu slowly moved her hand, and the sword flew directly at the bandit leader, piercing his chest without giving him a chance to resist.
In the next second, she disappeared and reappeared in the sky above the bandit village.
Glancing at the bandits with a cold look in her eyes, she caused them to fall one by one, turning the whole area into a bloodbath.
Not a single drop of blood reached her. The people who had been captured by the bandits looked at Yun Xiu in fear.
She turned her gaze to them and pointed her sword toward the imperial city. "Head in this direction, and you will reach the imperial city."
With that, she vanished from everyone's sight.
Meanwhile, Hun Yu noticed a girl approaching. She wore a gorgeous dress, a mix of green and white with green gems embedded in it, and a white belt tied around her waist.
Her skin was creamy, her long black hair tied back, and her waist inviting...
Less cautious about her, perhaps because of the woman who had just saved him, he glanced at the panel floating above her head.
{Name: Su Yan
Occupation: Inner Disciple of Sky Wind Sect
Age: 18}
He noted that being an inner disciple signified exceptional talent and a good background.
He also noticed that she seemed to be carrying a little girl in her arms, and with a glance, he recognized her as Yu Mei.
Su Yan noticed Hun Yu as she approached slowly.
"You?" she asked, looking at Hun Yu.
He thought for a moment before responding. He needed to make a good impression; after all, she was an inner disciple. "I am Hun Yu," he said.
As he looked at her face closely for a second...
Are people from the Sky Wind Sect so beautiful? he wondered. This girl looks so good, and the sect master is on another level...
Suddenly, he thought of something. Although it might be hard, it's not impossible. He also noticed her looking at his sword.
"Hmm, can you give me this sword for a second?" she asked.
He raised his sword and slowly handed it to her. As she took the sword and examined it closely, she noticed its beautiful design, the bluish color matching her clothes.
"How much are you selling this sword for?" she inquired.
"This sword is not for sale," he replied, his tone firm yet respectful.
She looked at Hun Yu, quite stunned. No one dared to reject her. How could this guy, who is not even a cultivator, have such courage?
Interesting, interesting, she thought. She returned the sword.
Just as she did, the little girl she was carrying woke up. As the little girl opened her eyes, she saw the faces of Hun Yu and Su Yan.
"Big Brother," she said, looking at Hun Yu, and Su Yan also glanced at him.
"Is this your little sister?" Su Yan asked.
He shook his head and told her the entire story. After hearing it, anger flared in her eyes. She wanted to go and slam those bandits to pieces.
But before she could act, she heard footsteps behind her. Turning around, she saw Yun Xiu approaching. Even with a veil, Yun Xiu's beauty was undeniable, surpassing even Su Yan's.
"What are you angry about, Yanyan?" Yun Xiu asked, her voice gentle yet probing.
Su Yan took a deep breath before recounting Hun Yu's story.
"No need to go, I've taken care of the entire bandit settlement," Yun Xiu assured, her tone confident, a subtle aura of power emanating from her.
Yun Xiu turned to look at Yu Mei, who stood before her with wide, curious eyes.
Just as she was about to avert her gaze, a glimmer of golden light caught her attention, drawing her closer to the young girl.
Kneeling to Yu Mei's level, Yun Xiu's expression softened into a warm smile, radiating maternal warmth.
"What is your name, little girl?" Her voice was tender and inviting.
Yu Mei hesitated, her gaze shifting between Yun Xiu and Hun Yu, before finally mustering the courage to speak. "Yu Mei," she whispered, her voice barely audible yet filled with innocence.
"Oh, such a cute name," Yun Xiu cooed, gently patting Yu Mei's head, her touch conveying reassurance and comfort. "Would you like to stay with this sister until your family is found?" she inquired, glancing towards Su Yan.
Yu Mei's eyes darted towards Hun Yu, silently seeking his approval.
"Why are you looking at me?" he thought. He had no choice but to nod.
"Okay, I will go, but Big Brother should also come," Yu Mei declared, reaching out to grasp Hun Yu's hand.
Hun Yu was stunned. Is this good or bad? he wondered, but he remained silent.
Yun Xiu, having considered the implications of her decision, nodded in agreement.
Hun Yu, taken aback by the unexpected turn of events, marveled at the profound kindness and generosity displayed by Yun Xiu, his heart overflowing with gratitude and disbelief.
Just as he was lost in his thoughts, Yun Xiu spoke.
"Okay then, let's head back."
...
They had to slow down because Hun Yu, not being a cultivator, couldn't match their speed.
Finally, after a long day, they arrived.
Hun Yu looked at the place and remembered it was the same spot where he had encountered Sect Master Yun before.
Yu Mei looked at the beautiful scenery with a house in the middle, well-maintained trees, and a pond nearby, her mouth forming an "O" in amazement.
Su Yan noticed her reaction. "Hehe, you like it, right? This is Big Sister Yun's house."
Yu Mei nodded in confirmation. "Yes, the Sect Master lives here," she said.
Now they stood before the house as Yun Xiu slowly opened the door, and they entered.
Hun Yu looked around. The house was average-looking; no one would guess that such a high-status person lived here. Nobody would believe it.
Hun Yu didn't know what to say. He had been silent all this time, unsure of what to say.
"Where did you get this sword?" Yun Xiu finally asked. She had noticed the sword Hun Yu was holding a long time ago.
She recognized the metal it was made from: Blue Marrow Ore. This ore is extremely rare and hard to find because it forms in the core of lava and takes around 100 years to form just 1 kg.
The magical property of weapons made from this ore is that they can absorb the force of an incoming attack, channeling the absorbed qi into the weapon.
This enhances the weapon's next strike, allowing for a powerful counter-attack fueled by the opponent's energy. Additionally, it is almost unbreakable.
The weapon she possessed was also made from the same ore, but hers was green, as the ore changes color depending on the user's elemental affinity. Its default color is blue.
Hun Yu, stunned by her sudden question, looked at the sword in his hand. Sure enough, these things would only cause trouble. He had to make up a story. He told her that one day, while wandering, he came across a cave and inside found this sword with a skeleton.
Although Yun Xiu noticed many flaws in his story, it was not her place to meddle in others' business.
"And this sword... don't show it around. This is not made from normal metal. It is made from an extremely rare material, so if you don't want to get into trouble, don't show this sword around," she advised.
Su Yan, who heard this, suddenly became curious. She looked closely at the sword again and realized something.
"This... Blue Marrow Ore?" She remembered asking to buy it. An embarrassed expression appeared on her face.
This type of weapon costs so much, even her grandpa wouldn't be able to buy one. How lucky this guy is to have found one in a random cave, she thought.
Hun Yu noticed Su Yan's gaze.
Hehe, good chance, he thought.
"I am not a cultivator and have no use for this. I can give it to you," he said, locking eyes with Su Yan. "But you must beat me in a duel. Since I am not a cultivator, you will not use your cultivation and fight as a normal person. Can you?" he challenged.
As soon as Su Yan heard this, she became excited.
"Ok," she said with some arrogance, as her character was sometimes a little haughty.
Yun Xiu did not interrupt. She was also a little interested. They moved outside, Hun Yu holding his own sword and Su Yan hers, with Yun Xiu as the judge.
Hun Yu challenged her because of his recent experience; he was confident he could defeat her.
As they rushed at each other, Su Yan, with her fluid movements, dodged the attacks effortlessly. From her perspective, she was winning, but she did not notice the ground.
Hun Yu launched a powerful strike. He did not use the technique the system gave him because he didn't want others to know he had any techniques.
Su Yan was about to dodge the attack when she noticed her foot seemed to have gotten stuck in something.
For a millisecond, she looked down to find the source, only to see Hun Yu's leg around her foot.
Before she could react, she was on the ground, her sword fallen from her hand, and Hun Yu holding his sword close to her chest.
Yun Xiu raised her hand, indicating the end of the match.
"Hmph! Despicable," Su Yan said, using her qi to push Hun Yu away. In anger, she folded her arms across her chest.
Yu Mei looked at the two of them, unsure whom to comfort. Finally, she decided to go to Sister Yan, who seemed the angriest.
Hun Yu stood up and looked at Su Yan, who was glaring at him with fury. He gave her a Smirk.
"You!" She became even more furious after seeing him smile shamelessly. She was about to jump and teach him a lesson, but she was stopped by Yun Xiu.
"Little Yan Yan, what did you learn from this?" Yun Xiu asked.
Though angry at Hun Yu, Su Yan maintained a respectful demeanor towards Yun Xiu.
"Don't underestimate anyone," Su Yan replied, her tone still tinged with frustration.