Eternal Sword

Chapter 398: Xuanshuai (Fifth Update)

The back mountain of Langya Pavilion.

Amidst the green mountains, lush forests and gurgling streams, a man and a woman are strolling leisurely.

The man was wearing a black robe. He was past middle age, with bright eyes, a high nose bridge, and a look of elegance of a scholar and fortitude of a general on the battlefield.

Two completely different temperaments are perfectly integrated in him, forming a unique charm.

The beautiful woman next to the man in black robe looked to be in her twenties or thirties. She walked lightly, behaved gracefully, had black hair, a beautiful face, and skin whiter than snow.

But the subtle wrinkles at the corners of the woman's eyes confirmed that her actual age might be a little older.

The two walked side by side, chatting in low voices. They were quite intimate, but they didn't look like a couple.

This beautiful woman is none other than Ye Taoyuan, who is known as the "unparalleled woman" in the martial arts world. She is at the third level of Tongmai realm and is also the mother of Shen Zhiwei.

As for the man in black robe, he is Ye Xuan, who is famous throughout the world and well-known in the martial arts world, and is known as "Master Xuan"!

Ye Taoyuan said softly: "Actually, for this matter, just let Lingyun come by himself. You don't have to go there in person."

"You don't miss me, but I want to come and see you."

Ye Xuan glanced sideways with a gentle look.

The two are just cousins.

The old Pavilion Master had no children and treated Ye Xuan as his own son. When he was a child, Ye Xuan grew up with Ye Taoyuan.

The relationship between the two is even better than that between siblings.

Ye Taoyuan didn't appreciate it. He snorted and said, "Don't be so annoying. For the great 'Xuan Shuai' to come down the mountain in person, there must be something important."

"The first thing to do, of course, is to see you and your daughter."

After a short pause, Ye Xuan continued, "As for the second thing, my uncle is a little worried."

Mentioning the old Pavilion Master, Ye Taoyuan's face was not very good, as if he was still brooding over what happened back then. He said calmly, "What's there to worry about? In Langya Pavilion, among the younger generation, there are Muzha and Zhiyuan, and in Jian Pavilion, there is Lingyun. There is no possibility of defeat."

Ye Xuan could feel Ye Taoyuan's emotional changes and sighed in his heart.

Because of what happened that year, Ye Taoyuan never returned to Jiange.

The father and daughter have never met each other.

Ye Taoyuan's husband died tragically, her children went missing, and her family was almost broken up. It was normal for her to feel resentment.

This knot is difficult to untie.

When Ye Xuan heard that the missing Zhiwei had returned, he realized that this might be an opportunity for them to reconcile.

Ye Xuan said: "Ling Yun has cultivated to the Awakening Realm. His combat power is not bad, but after all, he has only cultivated in the Sword Pavilion and has never experienced too much life and death."

"You know, sparring is one thing, but a life-and-death fight is another. There are too many uncertain factors. Lingyun still lacks some experience, and..."

Ye Xuan paused for a moment before he said softly, "My uncle told me that there is an expert in the palace."

"Ok?"

Ye Taoyuan's expression changed.

She knew her father's temperament, that he was free and unrestrained, but she would never say such things casually.

What kind of accomplishment is it that can be called a master by my father?
Who is this person?
How come I've never heard of it before?
Ye Taoyuan's heart tightened, and he asked, "Are you saying that Langya Pavilion might lose in this battle with the Xiangguo Mansion?"

"do not know."

Ye Xuan shook his head and said, "My uncle was just a little worried, so he asked me to bring his handwritten letter and rush down the mountain."

"If something unexpected really happens, take out his handwritten letter and bring Zhiwei to Jiange. No matter whether it is the emperor or the prime minister, they can't do anything to him, so this matter can only be abandoned."

There were some things Ye Xuan didn't say, but Ye Taoyuan understood them in his heart.

If it really comes to that, it will more or less have some impact on the reputation of the Sword Sect.

Ye Xuan said tentatively: "In fact, what happened back then was not because my uncle did not take action, but there was another hidden reason. He..."

"Forget it, it's all in the past, let's not talk about it anymore."

Ye Taoyuan shook his head, seemingly unwilling to mention the past.

Ye Xuan was somewhat helpless and sighed: "You, after so many years, you still have the same temper." "You're still talking about me."

Ye Taoyuan countered: "Your father-daughter relationship is still the same even after so many years?"

"How come you're talking about me again!"

Ye Xuan pretended to be angry.

Ye Taoyuan smiled, his eyes bright, and glanced at Ye Xuan, saying: "However, I heard that he went to find you after returning this time. I was afraid that you would worry, so I told you that he was safe."

When talking about this, Ye Xuan said dissatisfiedly: "What do you mean by reporting safety? She just told me a secret and left after that. She didn't even think of staying and having a meal with me."

"And my uncle has actually already noticed what she said."

Ye Taoyuan smiled and said, "You should be content. What she told you is true, and what she reported is also true. Otherwise, why would she go to see you in person?"

Ye Xuan seemed to be thinking of something, his expression revealed some reminiscence, some regret, and some pain, he murmured softly: "After all, I am still sorry for her mother."

"You couldn't do anything about what happened back then."

Ye Taoyuan sighed.

Ye Xuan shook his head and said, "Because of me, she doesn't trust any man in the world, let alone have any contact with him. She only wants to practice martial arts. Now she is 22 years old and still alone. What's the point of making a big name for herself?"

"Who said that."

Ye Taoyuan said: "I heard that she was very close to a soldier from the Northern Expedition Army."

"wrong."

Ye Xuan shook his head and said, "I asked her tentatively, and she didn't react when I mentioned Song Wu, but..."

Ye Xuan hesitated to speak.

"what?"

Ye Taoyuan asked.

Ye Xuan said: "This time when she came back from overseas, she was indeed a little different from usual. Sometimes she would be alone in a daze, and I don't know what she was thinking about."

Ye Taoyuan smiled and said, "That may be because you have a sweetheart. If there is a chance, I will ask her for you."

"Ah."

Ye Xuan said: "She did mention a person, saying that she was rescued overseas, but when I wanted to ask in detail, she refused to say anything."

"By the way, Song Wu from the Northern Expedition Army is really good."

Ye Xuan said: "I have seen this man. Although he was born in a humble family, he has a great character, great ambitions, a heroic spirit, and a clear sense of gratitude and resentment. He will surely become a great man in the future."

"Oh?"

Ye Taoyuan was a little surprised.

Her cousin had very high standards and spoke directly, which was not very pleasant to the ear.

When she was a child, she was often beaten by her cousin.

She rarely saw Ye Xuan speak so highly of a young man.

Ye Taoyuan asked again: "How is it compared to the general Liu Daojian you brought with you in the Northern Expedition? As far as I know, this Song Wu is now working under Liu Daojian."

Ye Xuan pondered and said, "Liu Daojian is extremely brave and resourceful, which are his strengths. But he is indecisive, suspicious, and capricious, so he should not be reused."

Ye Taoyuan said: "As far as I know, Liu Daojian now holds a very high position in the Northern Expedition Army, and Wang Xiaobo thinks highly of him."

The two were walking and talking, when at this moment, three people ran out from a courtyard in the distance.

The man in the middle was wearing iron armor, holding one person in each hand and laughing loudly. The three of them were extremely happy and walked side by side towards the distance.

"The man in the middle seems to be Song Wu."

Ye Taoyuan's eyes narrowed slightly, and he said, "The one next to him is Zhiyuan, who is the other one?"

Ye Xuan's ears moved, as if he heard something, and said, "Let's go over there and take a look."

　I have written five chapters so far today, with 11,000 words, which is a small burst of energy. I would like to ask for a monthly ticket. Thank you all fellow Taoists~
　　
　
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