There are too many female protagonists with deceased husbands in the Qin Dynasty's Past Books.

But why do you keep glancing at Bai Yifei when you're talking? And why does your tone sound a bit sleazy?

Hmm? Why did Bai Yifei's face darken again?

Jiang Mo, who had been nodding in agreement with Bai Yishu, vaguely sensed something was amiss. But before he could explain, Bai Yifei, with her lips pursed, got up and walked toward him.

"I often hear my mother praise your martial arts skills."

As a child, Bai Yifei clearly didn't have the perpetually expressionless face he later possessed; his thoughts were almost entirely written on his face.

Simply put, it means that the mother brought over the other person's child that she always talked about.

With Bai Yishu's provocations from the sidelines, Jiang Mo, an outsider, naturally developed great hostility towards her and directly challenged her:

"May I ask for your guidance today?"

Jiang Mo glanced at Bai Mushuang beside him and saw her noncommittal expression. He then nodded in agreement, "Let's have a friendly spar, but stop when we've reached our goal."

Yes, I definitely have to agree.

Jiang Mo understood that he couldn't remain at the stage of merely discussing swordsmanship on paper, having practiced it again and again. Since his mother, Bai Mushuang, didn't mind, Jiang Mo naturally felt no qualms about using Bai Yifei as a whetstone.

Rather, I felt a sense of excitement and anticipation.

Previously, whether in the dungeon or in reality, due to the difference in cultivation level, Jiang Mo was usually at a disadvantage when the two sides clashed.

Now, the situation has finally turned around!

While Bai Yifei is still far from being fully developed, we absolutely must teach him a lesson to vent our anger!

No one stopped this unexpected competition.

Even the teacher, who was in charge of the lessons, had no objection to the interruption. On the contrary, he seemed quite interested in the upcoming competition.

Don't let his scholarly appearance fool you; he's ruthless when it comes to wielding a knife. As a military advisor, he wasn't just a master of strategy; he was a true martial arts expert.

They wanted to see just how capable this young man, Bai Mo, was.

It should be noted that this is no ordinary school. Although there are many members of the Bai family, only two of them are eligible to receive training here.

They are all promising candidates to be groomed as heirs.

What right does this unfamiliar young man have?

Before long, Bai Yifei had changed into a set of close-fitting clothes and stood opposite Jiang Mo, holding a long sword.

The sword was not yet drawn, but its sharpness was already faintly visible.

Even if it's not a legendary sword, it's definitely a fine sword forged through countless trials, worthy of Bai Yifei's status as the son of the family head.

In comparison, the iron sword in Jiang Mo's hand was dull and lackluster.

An ordinary, unremarkable sword.

“Brother Mo, you should use my sword. My cousin’s Snow Edge Sword is sharp enough to cut through iron like mud, and no ordinary weapon can withstand it.”

His light gray eyes shifted slightly, as if he had come up with another idea.

Bai Yishu ran up to Jiang Mo, her chubby little hands holding a slender soft sword. This mischievous little girl looked up at him as if presenting a treasure.

No, you won't stop until you see rivers of blood, will you?

Jiang Mo shifted his gaze slightly, glancing at Bai Yifei, who stood facing him with his sword. Seeing that Bai Yifei had no intention of stopping Bai Yishu, and seemed to be preparing to defeat him fair and square in swordsmanship rather than gain an advantage in weaponry.

That's true, youthful spirit!

If it were me, I would definitely strike while the iron is hot, seizing every advantage until I completely defeat my opponent.

Despite thinking this, Jiang Mo shook his head and pushed away the sword that Bai Yishu offered.

He emphasized again: "It's just a friendly exchange, we'll stop here."

Pouting, Bai Yishu looked neglected and pushed her sword aside. Meanwhile, Bai Yifei, unable to contain himself any longer, prepared to make his move.

"Watch out!"

With a sharp shout, he unsheathed his Snowblade sword, which flashed with a blinding cold light.

Without any intention of testing, Bai Yifei immediately used "Treading on Frost and Ice" from the "Snow-Slaying Sword Technique" to rush towards Jiang Mo, aiming to gain the initiative from the very beginning.

Although she didn't show it directly, Bai Yifei harbored some resentment towards Jiang Mo for rejecting Bai Yishu's suggestion.

Using that wretched, clumsy sword to spar with myself, who wields the Snow Edge?

What do you mean? You haven't even sparred yet, and you already think you can definitely beat me in swordsmanship? Even if the quality of your swords is far inferior, it shouldn't affect the outcome, right?

Hmph, then let me show you the sharpness of Snow Edge!

The hostility that had been surging within him, the desire to impress his mother, and the resentment stirred up by Bai Yishu's actions all seemed to erupt in this single sword strike. Bai Yifei felt that his strike was flawless.

We will surely be able to defeat the enemy.

Bai Mushuang, who was watching the battle with her arms wrapped around herself, couldn't help but frown and think to herself: "Too hasty."

Taking the initiative is perfectly justifiable.

The "Snow-Slaying Sword Technique" is indeed a style of swordsmanship that is characterized by its wide and sweeping movements, and it is suitable for launching attacks. However, it also depends on the type of opponent one is facing.

When facing a target weaker than oneself, such a sword strike can naturally lead to victory.

When facing an opponent of similar strength, one can use this opportunity to close the gap and seize the initiative, continuously overwhelming the enemy with a fierce and relentless attack.

However, it would be too risky to face an opponent stronger than oneself.

Especially since the opponent is not only stronger, but also far more skilled in the "Snow-Slaying Sword Technique," Bai Yifei's hasty move is unlikely to gain any advantage.

That is indeed the case.

Bai Yifei's sword strike, which he thought was flawless, was actually full of loopholes in Jiang Mo's eyes. Even though the Snow Edge Sword was extremely sharp, it could not stop him from breaking the move.

He twisted his body to avoid a direct confrontation and swung his iron sword.

With his waist sinking and hips settling, and power rising from the ground, Jiang Mo's sword strike was powerful and heavy. It was more like swinging a heavy hammer than a sword, using the thick spine of the blade to smash into Bai Yifei's Snow Edge Sword.

Ding~

Amidst the loud hum of the trembling blade, Bai Yifei felt a sharp pain in his tiger's mouth, and the Snow Edge Sword slipped from his hand uncontrollably.

The outcome is decided.

It was all over in a single move.

Bai Yifei, standing there dumbfounded, had no idea where he had gone wrong. Was it simply because he was younger and Jiang Mo had overwhelmingly defeated him with sheer brute force? That was a ridiculous excuse…

His face flushed red, Bai Yifei really wanted to say that what happened before didn't count, and that they should play another round to see who was better.

However, the education he received from childhood made it difficult for him to say such things.

Especially with her mother, Bai Muqiu, watching from the side, Bai Yifei felt extremely uncomfortable and embarrassed.

"Again?"

Jiang Mo, who had already sheathed his sword, saw Bai Yifei still standing there, so he raised an eyebrow, stopped, and asked her a question.

The game ended too quickly, and Bai Yifei, feeling he hadn't even used his full strength, agreed without hesitation. He picked up the Snowblade Sword again and stood opposite Jiang Mo. This time, he dared not be careless in the slightest and did not rashly launch an attack.

But the outcome seemed to have nothing to do with his attitude.

Chapter 27 A Sudden Appearance

Like a raging snowstorm, the relentless sword strikes gave him no chance to relax or catch his breath, forcefully tearing through Bai Yifei's defenses, and finally knocking the snow blade from his hand with a single strike.

Then came a cold voice: "Again?"

Panting heavily, Bai Yifei gritted her teeth and endured the soreness in her arm, picked up the longsword and stood opposite Jiang Mo once again.

Even though neither defeat lasted too long.

However, for a child under ten years old, such a sparring match was still extremely exhausting. Bai Yifei, who was already drenched in sweat, was trembling in his arms and could barely hold his sword.

So he simply switched to swordsmanship.

Instead of using the sweeping and powerful "Snow-Slaying Sword Technique," he switched to the lighter and more agile "Snow-Condensing and Frost-Flying Sword Technique" to fight Jiang Mo.

This sword technique is far more advanced than the beginner-level "Snow-Slaying Sword Technique".

The teacher, who had been watching the battle from the sidelines, couldn't help but raise an eyebrow and subconsciously wanted to say something, but Bai Muqiu stopped him with a raised hand.

A profound swordsmanship is indeed more difficult to deal with.

In particular, Jiang Mo had no chance to come into contact with this sword technique, so he could not see the flaws at a glance as before, and could not strike the weakest point of Bai Yifei's move like striking a snake at its vital spot.

But the outcome is still not in doubt.

Especially after Bai Yifei suffered repeated defeats and lost his original vigor, his physical strength was greatly depleted. Adopting a hit-and-run strategy would only make it easier for Jiang Mo to deal with him.

"Can you still hold the sword steady?"

Having roughly familiarized himself with the style of "Frosty Snow Sword", Jiang Mo seized upon the weakness revealed by Bai Yifei's unsteady sword grip and thrust his longsword forward, placing the blade against the other's neck.

At this point, Bai Yifei was clearly exhausted.

He still clung to the Snow Peak Sword, desperately trying to hold on with the last ounce of strength in his chest.

It wasn't until Bai Muqiu, who had been silently observing from the sidelines, spoke up, ending the contest—a contest whose outcome was already decided—with a cold voice:

"Instead of trying to be strong, let's figure out where we're lacking first."

Bai Mushuang's calm words were colder than the biting wind to Bai Yifei, making him stiffen and feel as if the long sword in his hand weighed a ton.

"Yes."

With his head down, Bai Yifei responded and then silently retreated to the sidelines.

Jiang Mo, however, did not follow.

With a flick of his wrist, he executed a sword flourish, still appearing to have plenty of energy. He tilted his head, giving Bai Yishu, who had been provoking him earlier, a half-smile on his face:

"Having held your sword for so long, why not come up and give it a try?"

At this moment, Bai Yishu was in a daze. She guessed that the other party was probably quite skilled, so she did not go forward to test her skills herself, but instead urged Bai Yifei to take action.

But she never expected Jiang Mo to be so skilled.

In their several encounters, Bai Yifei suffered crushing defeats and saw no hope of victory whatsoever.

Is such a difference really just due to a few years' age gap?