Douluo: Blade Template, Death Omen Approaching

Chapter 80 Zhu Zhuqing: I'll learn everything Master teaches me with all my might! (Together)

Time flies.

The scene in the courtyard gradually changed.

Sunlight filters through the sparse leaves, casting a tranquil and harmonious scene on the clean bluestone ground.

In the center of the courtyard, Zhu Zhuqing was still sitting cross-legged, with a smooth stone beneath her, surrounded by lush green plants, and the air was filled with a faint scent of herbs.

It exudes an aura of abundance!

Soon, Zhu Zhuqing slowly opened her eyes. Her bright eyes seemed to be able to see through time as she felt the changes in her body.

The sword wound that had previously caused her so much pain has been completely healed under the nourishment of abundant power, leaving her skin smooth as jade without leaving any trace.

A faint smile appeared on her face. Zhu Zhuqing, who was becoming more and more proficient in wielding the power of abundance, felt the greatness of this power even more deeply at this moment, and her heart was filled with awe and gratitude for the power of abundance.

Most importantly, her reverence for her master, Ren, surged like a tidal wave, completely uncontrollable.

She gradually came to a deeper and true understanding of what kind of being Master Ren was. His power and profundity were like the endless starry sky, making it difficult for people to fully comprehend his entirety.

Before long, Zhu Zhuqing stood up, light as a swallow, and looked in one direction.

There was a blade resting with its eyes closed.

She slowly approached and secretly observed him. Her master's face was calm as water, and his breathing was even. She thought he had fallen asleep.

A fleeting hint of tenderness flashed in Zhu Zhuqing's eyes. Soon, as if she had thought of something, she took a light step, her footsteps as light as if she were walking on clouds, as if afraid of disturbing her master's peaceful sleep.

These past few days, Master hasn't stopped wielding his sword.

Soon, filled with emotion, she quietly went into the house and brought a soft blanket for Ren.

The blanket is embroidered with exquisite patterns, made by Blue Silver Queen herself, and every stitch and thread contains her heartfelt sentiments.

After spending a few days together, Zhu Zhuqing secretly learned about her master's sleeping habits: he liked to lie on his side, and his bed was always extremely simple, with only a hard pillow and no soft blanket.

Zhu Zhuqing was puzzled; her master didn't seem to have any particular preference for blankets.

Does Master not like blankets?

Zhu Zhuqing shook her head. A warm feeling welled up in her heart. She couldn't think too much about it, because she couldn't bear to see her master sleeping outside in the darkening sky.

At this moment, a faint twilight was beginning to appear on the edge of the sky, the stars began to twinkle, night was about to fall, and the temperature in the courtyard was gradually dropping.

She recalled the patient guidance her master, Ren, had given her over the past few days, which had led to significant progress for her, a disciple who was somewhat clumsy in swordsmanship.

He not only spent a lot of time, but also devoted his heart and soul to this, and Zhu Zhuqing will always remember this kindness.

Every night, when she and Sister Lan Yin whispered in bed, Sister Lan Yin would always mention the changes in their master.

She said that her master had become more talkative these past few days because of teaching Zhu Zhuqing, and even sometimes showed a rare smile. Although he still seemed indifferent, this change surprised Sister Lan Yin.

Zhu Zhuqing felt a warmth in her heart. She knew that outsiders saw her master as cold and unapproachable, but in her opinion, those comments were completely unfounded, a misunderstanding and slander against her master! They simply did not understand her master's true gentleness and care.

Filled with gratitude and respect for her master, Zhu Zhuqing made up her mind!

He immediately grabbed the two corners of the small blanket and tiptoed to his master.

She carefully covered her master with the blanket, her movements so gentle as if she were afraid of waking him from his deep sleep.

The blanket fluttered gently in the night breeze, and Zhu Zhuqing's eyes were filled with tenderness.

Soon, at this moment, Zhu Zhuqing mustered her courage again, wanting to cover her master's body even more properly.

So, blushing, she boldly and gently smoothed out the wrinkles on the blanket with her hand. This was the first time she had been so close to her master. Even though there was a soft fabric between them, her heart was beating faster than usual.

Her fingers gently touched her master's shoulder, and in that instant, she seemed to feel the warmth of his body, and an unprecedented sense of closeness spread through her heart.

edge:"."

However, what Zhu Zhuqing didn't know was that at the very moment she carefully covered her master with a blanket, Ren had already quietly opened his eyes.

His gaze remained unchanged, quietly observing Zhu Zhuqing's every move.

Zhu Zhuqing was perhaps too focused on covering her master with a blanket, or too nervous about her actions, and failed to notice the subtle change in her master's eyes, nor did she notice his slightly twitching eyelashes.

Then, to ease the embarrassment of his young apprentice, Ren closed his eyes again, his lips moved slightly, and his magnetic voice immediately rang out:

"I'm not asleep."

"We don't need this."

"You need to get some rest."

"You can continue practicing your swordsmanship now."

Upon hearing Ren's voice, Zhu Zhuqing's delicate body instantly stiffened as if frozen in place. One of her hands remained in the action of smoothing the blanket for her master, her fingers slightly bent and fixed on Ren's body.

Her heart was pounding faster at that moment, as rapid as a drumbeat.

Zhu Zhuqing's other hand paused for a moment in mid-air. She was completely stunned, a blush rising to her face. She clearly hadn't expected her master to have been awake all along!

Moreover, because they were so close, Zhu Zhuqing felt her master's warm breath gently brushing against her cheek. The warmth made her face unconsciously turn slightly red, as if it had been tinged with a faint blush by the setting sun.

Her reaction time was a bit slow; after a while, she came to her senses and quickly took several steps back, like a frightened little animal, worried that her master would scold her for being nosy.

Zhu Zhuqing's face froze: "Oh! Master, you're not asleep?"

"Master, I'm so sorry! Zhuqing thought you were asleep and was worried you'd catch a cold."

"So...so."

"I just wanted to cover you with a blanket."

Zhu Zhuqing lowered her head, her long hair falling down to cover her flushed face, revealing only a pair of nervous, darting eyes. Her voice was barely audible, filled with apology and unease.

Although her face was covered, the uncontrollable cat tail swayed back and forth behind her, as if revealing her inner tension and embarrassment.

The fluffy tail swayed with her emotional fluctuations, making her look both innocent and adorable. Zhu Zhuqing stood there, waiting for her master's reaction, her heart filled with trepidation.

However, at this moment,

Ren's gaze lingered on Zhu Zhuqing for only a moment before he stood up, his movements light and composed, as if the little incident had left no ripple in his heart.

He gently folded the blanket that Zhu Zhuqing had covered him with and placed it on the chair beside him. Every movement seemed so natural, without the slightest affectation.

"Um"

"It's alright."

Ren's deep and magnetic voice came, and he quickly turned to look at Zhu Zhuqing, but his expression showed no change.

Then, after a pause, he said:

"Continue, your swordsmanship is only just beginning."

"One must not slack off when laying the foundation."

"Furthermore, after you've learned the basics of swordsmanship, I'll teach you some other skills."

"You have a long way to go."

As soon as he finished speaking, Ren picked up the wooden sword that was placed to the side and swung it gently, demonstrating the importance of basic movements in the demonstration.

The wooden sword slashed through the air; though it lacked the cold gleam of a metal sword, it possessed an undeniable imposing presence.

When Zhu Zhuqing heard that her master had not blamed her and even intended to teach her other skills, her eyes lit up instantly.

She quickly raised her head, her eyes filled with anticipation and curiosity, and looked eagerly at her master.

"Master, last night Sister Lan Yin mentioned that you are not only incredibly skilled in swordsmanship, but also exceptionally adept at crafting weapons!"

"If I may be so bold as to ask my master, is this what you are teaching me?"

"Zhu Qing really wants to learn too!"

Hearing this, Ren was somewhat surprised. She had already guessed it.

It seems that since Blue Silver Emperor slept with her, he probably told her everything he needed to know.

There's really nothing to hide. On this continent, making small gadgets like Tang Sect hidden weapons doesn't involve any advanced Immortal Ship technology, so there's no issue of leaking secrets.

After all, this is the kind of thing that can be made here. He only needs to give a little guidance, and then he can hand it over to Zhu Zhuqing to make. He doesn't need to do it himself.

Suddenly, Ren inexplicably thought that Zhu Zhuqing also had the surname Zhu, which was somewhat related to Zhu Mingxianzhou. Although the connection was a bit far-fetched, they both contained the character "Zhu," making it seem like a strange coincidence.

This is how the glory of the Industrial Construction Company will be subtly revealed here, shocking the people of Douluo Continent. This is what Ren thought in his heart.

He wanted to use Zhu Zhuqing's skills to showcase the craftsmanship of the Imperial Workshop to this continent, so that the people here could also witness the wonders of the Immortal Ship Civilization, even if it was just a tiny, insignificant tip of the iceberg.

Soon, the corners of Ren's mouth turned up slightly, a slight upturn of only two pixels, but enough to reveal a slight fluctuation in his heart.

He nodded slowly; it was all part of his plan.

"nature."

"I was planning to teach it."

"If you are willing to learn proactively, the results may be even better."

"I've already asked Blue Silver Emperor to collect the materials."

"From the back, start with..."

The blade paused slightly, seemingly contemplating the most suitable starting point.

"It seems to be called Zhuge Divine Crossbow."

"Let's start with the Zhuge Divine Crossbow; that's the simplest one."

As soon as she finished speaking, Zhu Zhuqing's eyelashes fluttered rapidly, and a happy smile bloomed on her face. The smile was as bright and sincere as a flower blooming in spring, unable to conceal her inner joy.

The cat's tail behind her swayed even more merrily, just like her current mood—excited and expectant.

Zhu Zhuqing nodded vigorously, making several consecutive "Mmm-hmm-hmm-hmm!!" sounds, her voice filled with excitement and determination.

"Master! Your disciple loves you the most!!!"

"Anything my master taught me!"

"I will study incredibly hard and absolutely won't let you down!!"

Upon hearing this, Ren's lips twitched involuntarily. He seemed somewhat uncomfortable with Zhu Zhuqing's straightforward expression.

But he still turned sideways and walked towards the spot where he usually trained Zhu Zhuqing.

His steps were steady, and his back still appeared aloof. His world-weary face showed little expression, as if all his emotions were deeply hidden.

"Talk less, do more"

"Let's continue."

Blade's voice was deep and concise, revealing his consistent style of doing things without any unnecessary embellishment, and he went straight to the point about training.

He quickly raised his wooden sword, pointing it at Zhu Zhuqing. The movement was decisive and powerful, signaling her to prepare to accept his attack again! His bloodshot eyes held a stern meaning, but deep within them lay a hint of expectation for Zhu Zhuqing's growth.

Zhu Zhuqing was full of fighting spirit. Without delay, she grabbed her sword and charged forward!

She moved nimbly, her eyes were firm, like a kitten bravely rushing into the jungle, fearless.

She knew that her master was an incredibly hardworking person! Zhu Zhuqing's heart was filled with respect and admiration for Ren.

She vividly remembered one night when she heard such a story from the Blue Silver Emperor.

Once upon a time, there was a little boy with a short lifespan, known as the Short-lived. He studied forging, aspiring to become an extraordinary craftsman! But his dream was mocked by those with long lifespans, the so-called Long-lived.

They said he was overestimating himself, that his lifespan was at most a hundred years, how could he compare to them who lived for hundreds or thousands of years? They believed that the knowledge and learning achievements this little boy had accumulated could never be compared with those of the immortal race, let alone become a craftsman, it was a joke!

His century-long lifespan is but a small fraction of the lifespan of immortal beings, utterly insignificant.

However, who would have thought that this very boy, through his own efforts, would defeat those immortal beings in just a few decades, despite being constantly challenged! He thoroughly humiliated them, earning the well-deserved title of the Hundredth Best Metallurgist!

As Zhu Zhuqing recalled this story, her eyes shone with deep emotion, and a warm feeling welled up in her heart. Of course, she could guess who the boy in the story was right away!

That was her beloved master, whom she vowed to be loyal to for eternity!

She didn't mention her master's name once, but every word she spoke revealed his great deeds! Zhu Zhuqing's heart was filled with pride and admiration, and she felt incredibly honored to be the disciple of such a master.

and so!

As his apprentice, how could I possibly be afraid of being tired, in pain, or suffering?!

A surge of indomitable power was welling up within Zhu Zhuqing.

If it weren't for Master Ren's appearance, she would most likely have followed her destined fate, having her life ruined by a disgusting scumbag, perhaps living in endless tragedy for the rest of her life!

At this moment, Zhu Zhuqing suddenly spoke in a sweet voice, her voice filled with excitement and anticipation.

"Master! Look at my sword strike now! Has it improved?"

As soon as she finished speaking, the wooden sword in her hand drew an arc in the air, actually producing a faint, pale red sword aura.

Although the sword energy was not as sharp and powerful as her master's, it was real and proved Zhu Zhuqing's efforts and progress.

Zhu Zhuqing pointed her sword at the sky, a confident smile on her face.

The pale red sword aura was dazzling in the sunlight, a symbol of her no longer becoming weak and compromising in her heart!

(End of this chapter)