Xiaojin wasn't a coward; she merely lacked a bit of hardship to clarify her goals and to unleash the results of years of accumulation.
In simple terms, Old Gu, having been through countless battles, was steadfast in his Taoist belief; Xiaozhai, witnessing Old Gu's resilience, was equally unwavering; Long Qiu, by her nature, could see nature as it was whenever she crossed a mountain, confident she could handle it on her own.
Only Jiang Xiaojin, whose temperament and cultivation achievement were not as good as her sister's and who lacked similar experiences, was often light-hearted and though devout in thought, always fell a bit short.
It was always said that Long Qiu was well-protected, but in reality, Xiaojin was the most sheltered of all—if not for that protection, her temperament would have seen her dead a thousand times over.
Despite ten years of cultivating, daily accumulations were not an issue.
