Time Travel: I'm a Flower Thief

Xie Xiaoyi's eyes narrowed, and he said in a deep voice, "Big brother, are you serious? Are you going to use lightning punishment?"

Lu Fang shook his head, his smile nonchalant:

"Without the Seven Star Sword Box on my person, I naturally cannot use the Heavenly Thunder Punishment, but—"

He twirled the wooden sword in his hand, and the air around him suddenly trembled. Hundreds of transparent sword energies solidified and hung in mid-air.

Xie Xiaoyi's pupils dilated, and he gripped Guan Canghai's hand tighter: "Good heavens, could this be some kind of 'Ten Thousand Swords Return to One' technique?"

"No, no!" Lu Fang lightly tapped the spine of the wooden sword with his fingertips, and said casually:

"This move of mine is called 'Boundless Life.' If you can't catch it, I can go easy on you."

Gently?

Why do I sound like the bottom?

That won't do, I'm a hopeless case of male chauvinism.

"Brother, there's no need to hold back. Come on, I'd like to see your 'Boundless Life'."

"If that's the case, then so be it."

Lu Fang slightly raised his wrist, and a sword suddenly split off from the group of swords suspended in mid-air, stabbing straight at Xie Xiaoyi!

Xie Xiaoyi's roguish air vanished completely. Guan Canghai spun half a silver arc in his palm, and with a crisp "clang," it struck the main body of the incoming sword energy.

The sword energy shattered instantly, transforming into countless fine wisps of air that dissipated in a soft rustling sound.

"That's interesting, but I can handle it!" Xie Xiaoyi grinned.

Lu Fang nodded and swung the wooden sword again. This time, two sword energies emerged side by side, their winds howling, attacking from the left and right.

Xie Xiaoyi's feet spun rapidly as he slashed horizontally and vertically at the vast ocean. With two muffled "bangs," the two sword energies shattered instantly.

"Keep going, big brother! I can still manage!"

Lu Fang raised the corner of his mouth slightly, and the three sword energies pressed down in a "品" shape, but the sword intent was twice as strong as before.

Xie Xiaoyi twisted his waist, his sword movements like a dragon emerging from the sea, delivering three slashes in one fluid motion.

"Bang bang bang!" The three sword energies shattered one after another, and the dissipated air currents swept up the fallen leaves all over the ground, swirling and dancing.

A hint of approval finally flashed in Lu Fang's eyes, and he said casually, "Not bad. Since you can handle it, I'll have to speed things up from here on out."

Just then, a clear and melodious phoenix cry came from mid-air, and the crimson phoenix flapped its wings and flew, swirling in mid-air.

Ning Hua stood lazily atop the phoenix, and spoke again in a languid manner:

"I had planned to leave today, but I was drawn by the sword energy covering the mountain. It turns out it was you two lads exchanging blows."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fang slightly withdrew his sword intent, his tone casual yet courteous: "Greetings, Grandmaster Uncle."

Xie Xiaoyi dared not be negligent, straightened his posture, and clasped his hands in a salute.

Ning Hua glanced at them lightly and waved her hand casually: "No need for formalities. You all continue, I'll join in the fun before I leave."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fang raised the wooden sword on his wrist again, and the sword energy hanging in mid-air trembled once more, its cold light condensing again: "Since Grandmaster Uncle is here, then I dare not hold back my skills."

Xie Xiaoyi's youthful spirit surged: "It's a rare opportunity to show off my skills in front of such a beautiful female Taoist nun, how can I be at a disadvantage?"

He gripped the vast ocean tightly, his eyes surging with a fighting spirit even stronger than before.

Without further ado, Lu Fang swung his wooden sword, unleashing a barrage of sword energy that shot through the air, the sword wind whistling as it pressed down on Xie Xiaoyi!

Xie Xiaoyi focused his mind and drew his sword, the silver light flashing as he shattered all the incoming sword energy.

However, Lu Fang's "Boundless Life" sword energy was relentless, pressing down on him so much that he didn't even have a chance to breathe, and his blocking movements gradually couldn't keep up with the sword's momentum.

Ultimately, he couldn't focus on one thing and accidentally got hit on the shoulder by a gust of sword wind, and a burning pain instantly spread throughout his body.

Ning Hua leaned back against Rouge Phoenix's back, his voice drifting lazily down: "The sword moves are fierce enough, but the heart is too impatient. Being led by the sword's momentum is not truly strong."

Upon hearing this, Lu Fang's sword intent continued unabated, and he smiled faintly, saying, "Don't worry, Grandmaster Uncle, I won't hurt my third brother."

These words hit me like a ton of bricks; they really hurt my pride!

Xie Xiaoyi frowned and clenched his teeth—

I have already reached the Vajra Saintly Realm physique. It is said that this realm can withstand Vajra and is fearless of swords and spears. Today is the perfect time to test it!

As another sword aura, carrying a cold glint, shot toward his heart, he withdrew the Guan Cang Hai sword, his internal energy swirled rapidly, and protective qi enveloped his entire body!

Instead of retreating, they advanced, stubbornly straightening their chests to meet the attack.

With a loud clang, Xie Xiaoyi swayed, but the sharp sword energy was shattered by his body and dissipated into the surrounding air.

Ning Hua nodded slightly in mid-air, a smile appearing in his eyes, and praised softly, "This Vajra Saintly Realm is quite interesting."

"It's done!" Xie Xiaoyi was overjoyed, a roguish arrogance surging in his eyes: "Big brother, I'll take as many as come!"

"Respect is not as good as obedience."

After saying that, Lu Fang swung his wrist violently, and the sword energy suspended in mid-air smashed towards Xie Xiaoyi one after another!

Xie Xiaoyi's aura surged, and he used his physical strength to shatter the sword energy, pressing towards Lu Fang step by step.

Each sword strike that hit him caused him to stumble and pause. Occasionally, two sword strikes would come at the same time, their immense force overlapping...

This forced him to involuntarily take a half step back, but he gritted his teeth, steadied himself, and continued forward.

One step, one pause, and a cold glint shattered before him.

He took a half step back, his inner energy condensing around him.

In just a few breaths, Xie Xiaoyi had rushed to Lu Fang's side, raised his hand to grip Guan Canghai, and thrust it straight out.

"Brother, today I'm going to break your 'Boundless Life'."

"Yes, that's certainly possible!"

Lu Fang's eyes narrowed, his languid demeanor vanished, and he slashed horizontally with the wooden sword in his hand.

With a clang, the two forces collided, sending shockwaves scattering. Xie Xiaoyi was jolted back seven or eight steps before he could regain his footing.

Lu Fang paused slightly, took two steps back, his fingers gripping the wooden sword, and a smile returned to his brows.

This scene prompted Ning Hua to clap his hands in praise mid-air:

"With such courage in such a young man, and with the two of you here, the martial world is sure to be lively from now on."

You guys play, I'm going first.

Xie Xiaoyi thought to himself, "Now that she's gone, I'm afraid I'll never see her again."

He quickly looked up and cupped his hands in greeting, "Grandmaster Ninghua, please wait a moment. Would you please come down and listen to me?"

Upon hearing this, Ning Hua gently patted the back of the Rouge Phoenix, and the divine bird flapped its wings and flew slightly lower.

She flipped over and landed lightly on the ground.

Xie Xiaoyi quickly stepped forward, hugged her tightly, patted her back, and laughed, "In my hometown, this is the kind of hug we give as a parting gift."

Caught off guard, Ning Hua's cheeks flushed instantly. She pulled her hand away from his and spat, "Where are you from? Why do you look so different?"

Xie Xiaoyi grinned mischievously, curling his fingers slightly: "It's far off, Grandmaster Uncle can't remember. Consider this a unique rule, a gift for you."

"You brat, I was going to give you a sword, but this parting gift is quite interesting!"

Having said that, Ning Hua lightly touched the ground with her toes and gracefully leaped onto the back of the rouge-embroidered phoenix.

Turning around, a faint smile subtly curved her lips from an angle unseen by anyone...

Lu Fang laughed loudly, "Grandmaster Uncle, should I also part ways with you like this?"

"Get out of here—"