My family has been wielding knives for generations, but now it's my turn to wield a pen!

Half an hour later.

The door opened, and Feng Ji and the other two slowly walked out.

At this moment, Feng Jitong was still holding the pattern Jiang Xiaobai had embroidered last night.

But he looked at it over and over again, his face still showing confusion.

"Kid, isn't this just ordinary embroidery?"

Feng Jitong looked at Jiang Xiaobai and asked, "How exactly did you figure it out?"

"This... is probably because I embroidered it myself!"

Jiang Xiaobai coughed lightly: "So, as you watch, you gradually understand it."

That's right, he knows exactly where to start the stitch and how to follow the thread.

However, for outsiders who don't understand the stitching, deciphering this embroidery pattern is undoubtedly an impossible task.

"Not bad, not bad."

Feng Jitong exclaimed, "You were able to see through such a well-concealed trick, which shows... you do have some talent." As he spoke, Feng Jitong returned the embroidery to Jiang Xiaobai: "Alright, your Concealed Edge Technique has now reached the fifth level."

"I have fulfilled my promise to you."

After saying this, Feng Jitong sighed.

Zang Fengjin and his group have been raising him for a long time, and now it's all for nothing, like he's done a favor for Jiang Xiaobai.

Fortunately, the three of them shared the burden.

Otherwise... it would really be unpleasant.

"Don't worry, seniors."

Jiang Xiaobai noticed Feng Jitong's expression: "You'll see a surprise soon enough."

Chu Qingci has already obtained the method for cultivating the Hidden Edge Force.

If the three of them can practice together and make up for their shortcomings, there shouldn't be any major problems.

When Feng Jitong and the other two heard this, a look of doubt flashed in their eyes.

What a surprise! But they didn't ask further. Feng Jitong said again, "I remember, there's one last condition!"

"So you're going to the archives to pick out two more books, right?"

"right!"

As Jiang Xiaobai nodded, he looked at Tang Ningshuang and said, "Miss Tang, you should go with Elder Feng and the others. Oh, and while you're at it, go to the Observation Wall and call Brother Chen over."

Upon hearing this, Tang Ningshuang's eyes lit up immediately. She responded and left with Feng Ji and the other two.

After the others had walked away, Jiang Xiaobai looked at Xiao Yunshu and said, "I want to go see that Senior Kugu."

He is now able to possess the strength of a peak sixth rank thanks to the transmission of his skills.

Now that I've decided to leave, I should at least say goodbye.

"I'll be with you!"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Yunshu immediately spoke up.

The old man with the withered bones had a very strange personality.

I'll feel more at ease if she comes along. "Okay, let's go together."

Jiang Xiaobai did not refuse. After leaving Qingxin Garden, he led the way toward the residence of the withered old man.

After the two left, the door not far away slowly opened, and Chu Qingci walked out from inside.

Watching the direction the two left in, Chu Qingci remained silent for a moment before gently withdrawing her gaze.

……

the other side.

After walking along the mountain path for a while, Jiang Xiaobai and Xiao Yunshu arrived at the old man's residence.

As the two knocked on the door and entered, they saw the old man withered bones still sitting there, with the chess set in front of him.

He was frowning, staring at the chessboard, studying it.

Upon seeing Jiang Xiaobai enter, the withered old man was initially taken aback, but the impatience on his face vanished instantly: "Oh, brat, you're here!"

"How have you been lately, senior?"

Jiang Xiaobai asked with a smile. "Good, very good!"

The old man withered bones laughed heartily: "This thing is incredibly interesting! I've been studying it for so long, and I haven't found it boring at all!"

Xiao Yunshu listened from the side, a strange look flashing in her eyes.

Even when facing her senior sister, this withered old man might not give her a kind look.

But right now, facing Jiang Xiaobai...

But it was as if he had become a completely different person.

This was all Jiang Xiaobai's doing. Did they really pull it off?

Thinking of this, Xiao Yunshu couldn't help but look at the chessboard.

But after looking at it for a while, I still didn't understand it.

Jiang Xiaobai noticed Xiao Yunshu's expression, immediately stepped forward, rearranged the chessboard, and looked at the withered old man, saying, "Senior, shall we play a game?"

"OK!"

The old man's eyes lit up immediately. Soon, the two began to play chess.

Xiao Yunshu stood behind Jiang Xiaobai, gently massaging his shoulders while her gaze fell on the chessboard.

As time passed, Xiao Yunshu's expression gradually became serious.

This game of chess...

interesting.

Each step may seem ordinary, but it contains countless hidden changes.

It may seem like a piece was captured by accident, but this could be the opponent's next, even bigger, killing move.

This feeling is like setting up a battlefield.

Unbeknownst to her, Xiao Yunshu became increasingly engrossed in watching.

Shortly after, as Jiang Xiaobai placed a piece, a smiling voice rang out: "Checkmate."

"Wow, that was an impressive move!"

The withered old man stared at the chessboard, paused for a moment, and exclaimed in admiration, "Wonderful!" Jiang Xiaobai smiled, and just as he was about to speak, Xiao Yunshu's voice suddenly rang out: "What's the name of this game again?"

"Oh, Chinese chess."

Jiang Xiaobai smiled and said, "What, you want to try?"

"Um!"

As Xiao Yunshu nodded, Jiang Xiaobai voluntarily gave up his seat.

After Xiao Yunshu sat down, Jiang Xiaobai gave her some pointers, then walked over and picked up a pen and paper to start redrawing the puzzle.

That's right, the old man with withered bones will also need to pass the time in the future, so he plans to leave behind more chess games.

After he had drawn more than a dozen incomplete puzzles, he suddenly heard the laughter of the withered old man next to him.

"Haha, little girl, you've made a mistake, General!"

"Again!"

Xiao Yunshu's voice was cold.

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Xiao Yunshu and sensed the change in her, but didn't think much of it and continued drawing. As time passed, Xiao Yunshu and the withered old man played one game after another.

At first, the smile on the old man's face never faded.

But as the number of games increased and the duration of each game lengthened, the old man's smile gradually diminished.

That's right. At the beginning, he could easily suppress Xiao Yunshu.

After all, he had studied chess for a long time and was quite familiar with the game.

But he discovered that Xiao Yunshu's learning speed was frighteningly fast.

Sometimes, before he can even react to a move, his opponent has already begun planning the next few moves.

Shortly after, Xiao Yunshu's calm voice rang out: "General, you... have lost!"

"hiss……"

The old man withered bones looked at the chessboard, his brow furrowing. "You little rascal, you're quite something!"

"Come on, let's continue!"

In the time that followed, Xiao Yunshu completely turned the tables, unleashing a barrage of deadly moves. Meanwhile, the one shouting "Again!" became the withered old man.

Jiang Xiaobai glanced over from the side and felt a chill run down his spine.

Indeed, Xiao Yunshu was sitting there at that moment, exuding the aura of someone in a superior position.

That feeling of being in control...

Even just looking at him made him feel somewhat oppressed.

I must say, this woman really does have that regal air about her!

A moment later, as Xiao Yunshu checked his status again, the withered old man waved his hand: "I'm not playing anymore, I'm not playing anymore! You little brat, your killing move is too fierce!"

"Senior, you flatter me!"

After Xiao Yunshu finished speaking, a smile appeared on her face, and the coldness in her expression disappeared.

Jiang Xiaobai glanced at Xiao Yunshu again, then walked up and placed the chess score he had drawn next to the withered old man.

"Senior, you can set up these chess games for fun when you have time."

"Oh?" Upon hearing this, the withered old man perked up and immediately picked up the chess manual to look at it.

The more he looked, the wider his smile became.

"Great, this thing is interesting!"

The old man withered bones looked at Jiang Xiaobai and said, "You little rascal, you've got a good thought in you!"

With that, the withered old man put the chess manual aside and looked at Jiang Xiaobai, saying, "You've come here to say goodbye, haven't you?"

"yes!"

Jiang Xiaobai said, "This time I leave, and I don't know when I'll be back!"

"Okay, go ahead!"

The old man withered bones spoke, "Having this chess manual with me is enough!"

"Senior, in that case, we'll take our leave now."

After Jiang Xiaobai finished speaking, he led Xiao Yunshu outside.

But just as the two reached the door, the old man's voice suddenly rang out: "Oh, right. I heard from the disciple who delivered the food that you pulled out the Number One Blade in the World?"

"yes!"

As Jiang Xiaobai stopped, he looked at the withered old man and asked in confusion, "Senior, what guidance do you have?"

Indeed, the old man with withered bones wouldn't have suddenly asked this question if he didn't have something to say.

"That sword is good, and the Sword Sect is also good."

As the skeletal old man set up his chessboard, he said with a smile, "But now, if you want to inherit this sect by relying on your sword..."

"I'm afraid it won't work!!"

……

I went back to my hometown today, and it was a long day of travel, so I can only post two updates a day! Also, Happy National Day! Have a great seven-day holiday!!