Jade Dynasty: I am the master of the Burning Sword, my swordsmanship is unparalleled.

Chapter 3 Apprenticeship
Influenced by the spirit of Prince Changqin and having just experienced a major upheaval, Zhang Xiaofan's personality inevitably became somewhat withdrawn.

But at this moment, looking at the group of people joking with each other, Zhang Xiaofan couldn't help but feel a warm feeling well up in his heart, and a smile appeared on his lips.

Seeing Zhang Xiaofan with a slight smile on his face, Su Ru couldn't help but feel a little sorry for him, and immediately gave Song Daren some advice.

"Daren, Xiaofan is still young, and those studies might be a bit too much for him. Please take good care of him!"

"Yes, Master's Wife!"

Upon hearing this, Song Daren respectfully responded, while the other five disciples stood aside laughing and joking, their eyes filled with a hint of schadenfreude.

However, at this moment, Su Ru suddenly turned around, glanced at the disciples in Shoujing Hall, her face darkened slightly, she snorted softly, and a heroic aura emanated from her.

Upon seeing this, Song Daren and his disciples all turned serious, clearly realizing that disaster was imminent.

Song Daren, with his honest and simple face, suddenly had an idea and hurriedly called out before Su Ru could speak.

"Master's wife, my junior brother has just joined the sect. I still need to teach him the sect rules and regulations and help him with his studies. I'll have to go and take care of that now!"

The other disciples were dumbfounded. They were all suffering together, but this guy with thick eyebrows and big eyes was actually so scheming.

"That's true, go ahead!"

Su Ru nodded slightly, but upon seeing this, one of the other disciples immediately shouted angrily.

"Senior Brother, how could you be so shameless!"

"coward!"

Seeing Song Daren pull Zhang Xiaofan away quickly, Tian Ling'er rolled her eyes and followed after them.

"shut up!"

Inside the Shoujing Hall, Su Ru saw the unruly disciples in such a state and couldn't help but shout, instantly silencing the hall.

"You good-for-nothings, the moment you hear I'm going to give you an exam..."

Upon exiting Shoujing Hall, Song Daren heard the sounds coming from inside and immediately mounted his flying sword, pulling Zhang Xiaofan along as they flew away. Behind them, Tian Ling'er also rode a crimson jade ribbon and followed.

The crimson jade ribbon was a pale amber color, radiating streaks of red light, clearly a remarkable celestial treasure.

Seeing Zhang Xiaofan's gaze fall on her Amber Crimson Silk, Tian Ling'er couldn't help but show a hint of pride on her face. She rode the Amber Crimson Silk to his side and said to Zhang Xiaofan.

"How about it, junior brother? Aren't I amazing?"

"Senior sister is indeed amazing."

Upon receiving Zhang Xiaofan's response, Tian Ling'er was somewhat dissatisfied. Her eyes darted around and landed on the Burning Sword in Zhang Xiaofan's hand, where she said with a grin.

"Junior brother, why are you carrying this sword? It looks pretty powerful though. What's it called? Can I borrow it and take a look?"

"Junior Sister, don't play around. According to Master and Senior Uncle, this sword is extremely powerful, and only Junior Brother can use it. By the way, Junior Brother, what is the name of your sword?"

Upon hearing this, Song Daren quickly interjected. Tian Ling'er pouted slightly, but instead of being angry, she became even more curious. The Burning Sword had a unique design and looked extraordinary, especially its distinctive phoenix-head-shaped hilt, which was quite astonishing.

"It's called Fenji. I don't know how it came to be. It appeared beside me when I woke up. I reached out and held it, and it felt like it was my sword. I treated it as my partner and always kept it with me."

Zhang Xiaofan explained softly, but did not mention anything further.

"Fenji? The name sounds quite nice, at least better than Senior Brother's Ten Tigers, and it looks much better too."

Upon hearing this, Tian Ling'er couldn't help but exclaim in surprise. Then, she glanced at the broad, earthen-yellow swords at Song Daren and Zhang Xiaofan's feet and complained with a hint of disdain.

“Junior Sister, magic weapons are meant to be used, not just looked at. However, Junior Brother’s sword is indeed stronger than my Ten Tigers. If you work hard to cultivate, Junior Brother’s strength will definitely surpass mine in the future.”

Song Daren's face fell, and he couldn't help but retort, the last sentence being addressed to Zhang Xiaofan.

"If this Burning Soul Sword is so powerful, then after you break through to the fourth level of Jade Purity, Junior Brother, you won't need to go down the mountain to find your own magic weapon."

As Tian Ling'er spoke, she chuckled again, seemingly lost in thought.

As they spoke, the three of them arrived at the foot of a small hill.

Song Daren landed, and after the two of them came down, he put away the Ten Tiger Sword. Tian Ling'er landed to the side, and then with a hand gesture, the amber brocade seemed to have a spirit, automatically rolled up and tied around Tian Ling'er's waist.

Song Daren pointed to the large bamboo forest on the hillside in front of him and explained it to Zhang Xiaofan in a low voice.

“Junior brother, according to the rules of our Dazhu Peak lineage, newly admitted disciples must come here every day to cut down these black bamboos. You are still young, so for the first three months, just cut down the thinnest one each day.”

Zhang Xiaofan nodded slightly. He had read the original work in his previous life. This black bamboo was not only as hard as gold and iron, but also exceptionally tough.

"Senior Brother, I've got it!"

"That's good. Let's walk back slowly. I'll also show you the way we came. From now on, you'll have to come by yourself. This is a kind of introductory lesson. I'll also explain the rules and regulations to you while I'm at it."

Song Daren said with a smile, and Tian Ling'er, who was standing next to him, couldn't help but expose Song Daren's little scheme.

"Senior Brother, you've come all this way just to say these trivial things, and you even took such a long walk back. Are you afraid of getting a beating from my mother?"

"Junior Sister, don't slander me. Senior Brother is not that kind of person. I'm just afraid that Xiao Fan won't know the way."

Song Daren's little scheme was exposed, and his face flushed red. He tried to remain calm and gave an explanation. Zhang Xiaofan, who was standing to the side, watched this scene with a smile on his face.

"I believe in my senior brother."

To everyone's surprise, Song Daren became even more embarrassed upon hearing this. After scratching his head, he finally spoke to Zhang Xiaofan.

"Junior brother, remember this: the first rule of our sect is to respect your master above all else..."

Previously, Song Daren's journey on his sword was extremely fast, and it seemed like he hadn't traveled very far. But now that they had come this far, Zhang Xiaofan had a clearer understanding of the distance.

By the time the three of them, one adult and two children, slowly walked to the foot of the mountain, the sky was already dyed orange-red by the sunset. Faintly, the barking of dogs and a few screams and cries of pain could be heard coming from the houses.

(End of this chapter)