Zhu Xian: The way of heaven collapses, and I only have one sword!

Chapter 12 Seven Veins Bet, Lu Xueqi is shocked!!!

"Bet? I wonder what Junior Brother Chen wants to bet on?" Lu Xueqi raised her eyebrows slightly, a hint of curiosity flashing in her eyes.

Chen Qiye was excited, his eyes full of cunning. "I remember that the Seven Clans Martial Arts Competition will be held soon. Let's make a bet on the ranking. If I rank higher than you, will you dare to be my Taoist partner?"

Lu Xueqi blushed as she heard this. Though cold and aloof, she was also startled by Chen Qiye's blunt words. But she quickly regained her usual composure, raised her eyes slightly, and a faint smile rose at the corners of her mouth. "Junior Brother Chen knows how to find the right time. What if I rank higher than you?"

"Then I'll be a little bit humbled and become Senior Sister Lu's Taoist partner." Chen Qiye spread his hands and said.

Upon hearing this, Lu Xueqi couldn't help but feel angry and amused, and spat softly: "I don't know who you learned this slick tongue from." Although she said so, there were some different ripples in her heart, but they were hidden deep under her cold appearance and were not noticed by Chen Qiye.

"If Senior Sister Lu ranks higher than me, then I will help Senior Sister Lu design a unique skill based on her own characteristics, okay?" Chen Qiye nodded slightly and suddenly said seriously.

Lu Xueqi pondered for a moment, feeling a certain anticipation for possessing her own unique skills. Furthermore, she had always been incredibly dedicated to improving her own abilities, so the offer was quite tempting. So, she nodded slightly, "Alright, then, I'll do as you say, Junior Brother Chen. I hope you won't break your promise when the time comes." With that, Lu Xueqi turned and left, her white robe fluttering, leaving Chen Qiye staring thoughtfully at her back.

"Senior Sister Lu, I will be returning to Tongtian Peak tomorrow. Before I leave, Uncle Shuiyue wants us to have a sparring match." Chen Qiye waved his hand and said.

Lu Xueqi paused and slowly turned around. The moonlight shone on her cold face, outlining a soft outline. "Since Master has ordered it, I can't refuse. Let's do it tomorrow morning. Junior Brother, have a good rest tonight."

After saying this, she turned around again. Her light steps seemed particularly ethereal in the moonlight, and soon disappeared at the end of the winding path.

Chen Qiye looked at the direction she left, and the blush that flashed across her cold face emerged in his mind. The corners of his mouth unconsciously rose, revealing a faint smile.

"Xiao Qiye, your method is quite clever." The Sword Mother in Chen Qiye's sea of ​​consciousness chuckled softly.

"Sister Fairy, how can this be called a trick? I am sincere." Chen Qiye responded to Jian Ma with a smile in his heart.

The next morning, the sky was turning pale, and morning mist lingered in the mountains of Xiaozhu Peak, adding a hazy beauty to the entire mountain.

Chen Qiye arrived at the Moon-Viewing Platform early, holding Qiu Shui Wuhen in his hand, quietly waiting for Lu Xueqi's arrival.

Not long after, Lu Xueqi's figure appeared on the mountain path. She was still dressed in white, as cold as frost. Holding the Tianya Sword in her hand, she walked lightly towards the Moon-Viewing Platform.

"Senior Sister Lu, good morning." Chen Qiye smiled slightly and bowed.

Lu Xueqi nodded gently, her eyes calm as water: "Junior Brother Chen, good morning."

The two men stood facing each other, the mountain breeze blowing past, ruffling their clothes. Chen Qiye took a deep breath and slowly drew out his Autumn Water Sword, its blade flashing with a cold light.

"Senior Sister Lu, please." Chen Qiye bowed slightly, signaling the start of the competition.

Lu Xueqi said nothing more. She gently swung the Tianya Sword in her hand, the tip of the sword pointing directly at Chen Qiye. Her sword was sharp yet elegant. She moved like a white shadow, instantly approaching Chen Qiye. The sword flashed like lightning, aiming straight at his shoulder.

Chen Qiye was well prepared. He swung his Autumn Water Sword horizontally, easily blocking Lu Xueqi's attack. The two swords collided with a crisp metallic sound, and sword energy spread out, shaking the surrounding bamboo leaves to the ground.

"Senior Sister Lu's swordsmanship is indeed sharp." Chen Qiye praised, and turned the sword in his hand, turning from defense to offense. The sword light was like a rainbow, and it went straight to Lu Xueqi's flank.

Lu Xueqi's figure was light and her footsteps were unpredictable, easily avoiding Chen Qiye's attacks. The Tianya Sword in her hand danced, the sword light was like snow, and each sword stroke brought a biting chill, as if to freeze the surrounding air.

The two exchanged blows, swords flashing and sword energy crisscrossing, the entire Moon-Watching Platform seemed enveloped in a shroud of sword shadows. Chen Qiye's swordsmanship was fierce and sharp, each strike carrying unparalleled momentum; while Lu Xueqi's swordsmanship was agile and elegant, each move filled with softness and grace.

"Moonlit evening, flowery morning!" Lu Xueqi suddenly shouted, and the Tianya Sword in her hand suddenly changed its momentum. The sword energy transformed into a sky full of peach blossoms, sweeping towards Chen Qiye. A hint of surprise flashed in Chen Qiye's eyes, and then the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Two sleeves of green snakes!"

In an instant, two swarms of azure sword energy, like two nimble green snakes, surged forth from Qiu Shui Wuhen. Their fangs and claws bared, their bodies enveloping them in a fierce, gust of wind, their hissing and whistling emanations as if they were about to shred everything around them. The azure sword energy collided with Lu Xueqi's shimmering peach blossom sword energy, emitting a deafening roar. The immense force of the impact caused the ground of the Moon Viewing Platform to tremble slightly, sending stone chips flying.

A trace of solemnity flashed across Lu Xueqi's eyes. She could feel the powerful pressure of Chen Qiye's "Two Sleeves Green Snake" move and thought to herself, "Another self-created sword move! No wonder Junior Brother Chen said that Yue Xi Hua Chen is not suitable for him."

In this fierce clash of sword energy, Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi were completely enveloped in light. Powerful air currents surged wildly, stirring up dust and fallen leaves on the Moon Viewing Platform. The collision lasted for a moment, and the light gradually dissipated, revealing Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi standing on either side. Their clothes were a little disheveled, but their eyes gleamed with a refreshing light.

Chen Qiye was the first to put away Qiu Shui Wuhen: "I never thought that in just one night, Senior Sister Lu could completely master Yue Xi Hua Chen."

Lu Xueqi gently brushed her hair that was messed up by the sword energy and said calmly: "It's just a slight understanding. I have to thank Junior Brother Chen for his advice." Although her words were calm, she had to admit in her heart that Chen Qiye's swordsmanship and insights really opened her eyes.

At this time, the morning mist in the mountains gradually dissipated, and the golden sunlight shone through the thin clouds and sprinkled on the moon-viewing platform, giving the two of them a layer of golden edges.

Chen Qiye looked at Lu Xueqi and suddenly remembered the bet from yesterday. His heart moved and the corners of his mouth curled up slightly: "Senior Sister Lu, the Seven Clans Martial Arts Competition is not long away. Don't forget our bet."

Lu Xueqi blushed slightly, remembering the content of the bet. She turned her head away and snorted softly, "Of course I won't forget. Junior Brother Chen, you should worry about your own ranking first."

As they were talking, footsteps were heard in the distance. A disciple from Xiaozhu Peak hurried over. Upon seeing the two, he bowed respectfully, "Senior Sister Lu, Senior Brother Chen, Master Shuiyue invites you."

The two looked at each other and followed the disciple to the residence of Master Shuiyue.

When they arrived, Master Shuiyue sat upright in the main seat, his eyes swept over the two of them, and he nodded slightly: "I watched your sparring from afar, and it was very good. You lived up to the teachings of your master."

Chen Qiye and Lu Xueqi responded modestly.

During the conversation, Master Shuiyue said to Chen Qiye, "You will be returning to Tongtian Peak tomorrow. Thank you for your guidance to Xueqi during your time at Xiaozhu Peak."

Chen Qiye quickly waved his hand: "Uncle Master, you are too kind. Senior Sister Lu and I are learning from each other and making progress together. It can't be said that you are giving me advice."

After Chen Qiye said goodbye and left, Shuiyue Zhenren looked at Lu Xueqi with a deep look in his eyes: "Xueqi, Chen Qiye is extremely talented and has a good character. If you communicate and learn from him more, you will definitely gain something in the future."

Lu Xueqi nodded slightly and replied softly, "Disciple understands." But Chen Qiye's sly yet somewhat sincere smile involuntarily emerged in her mind, and her heartbeat inexplicably quickened a bit, without even realizing it.

"Chen Qiye has already perfected the seventh level of Jade Purity Realm and will be able to break through to the eighth level in the next few days. I think Chen Qiye will be the first person in this generation of Qingyun Sect to break through to the Upper Purity Realm." Zhenren Shuiyue said with his eyes slightly narrowed.

"Master, Junior Brother Chen has only been here for less than two years, right?" Lu Xueqi was slightly stunned.

Shuiyue Zhenren nodded slightly. "Indeed, he has been in my Qingyun Sect for less than two years, and his cultivation speed is truly astonishing. Moreover, I once heard from the Sect Master that Chen Qiye broke through the fifth realm in one day during his first cultivation."

Lu Xueqi was shocked. Although she knew that Chen Qiye was extremely talented, she did not expect his progress in cultivation to be so astonishing.

"Xueqi," Shuiyue Zhenren's voice interrupted her thoughts, "The Seven Clans Martial Arts Competition is coming soon, you should give it your all. Chen Qiye is a formidable opponent and a valuable asset. If you can achieve a breakthrough in this competition, your future path of cultivation will surely be smoother."

Lu Xueqi took a deep breath, a determined light flashing in her eyes: "I will definitely live up to Master's expectations."

Back at her residence, Lu Xueqi sat by the window, gazing out, lost in thought. She recalled the bet she had made with Chen Qiye: if she lost, she would become his Taoist partner. Thinking of this, her cheeks flushed slightly, and an indescribable emotion welled up in her heart.

(End of this chapter)