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

Chapter 6 Girl’s Thoughts

After closing the door, Zhang Xiaofan, carrying the Burning Sword and picking up the wood-chopping knife, went to the back mountain with Tian Ling'er, accompanied by Tian Buyi's big yellow dog.

Having walked the route yesterday, Zhang Xiaofan remembered the way. However, the journey was still quite long, and after half an hour, Zhang Xiaofan's frail body could hardly keep going.

Although Zhang Xiaofan tried to control his pace and adjust his steps and breathing along the way, he was still young, and half an hour's journey was not an easy task for him, who had only started cultivating at the age of eleven.

Although Zhang Xiaofan's breathing was only a little rapid and his legs were a little sore at this time, he had not reached the point of exhaustion.

The purpose of the lessons is simply to encourage disciples to be diligent and not to be lazy in their practice, while also strengthening their bodies, not to suffer for the sake of suffering, or even to cause harm to their bodies.

Moreover, Zhang Xiaofan was not the kind of person who would suffer for the sake of saving face. The fusion of memories from several lifetimes had enabled Zhang Xiaofan to remain calm in the face of both honor and disgrace. He then took the initiative to speak to Tian Ling'er.

"Senior sister, you go do your homework first. I know the way, I can get there by myself later."

Upon hearing this, Tian Ling'er stopped in her tracks. Seeing Zhang Xiaofan sit down to rest, she was slightly taken aback, and at the same time, she felt a mix of emotions.

Tian Ling'er grew up in Qingyun Sect from a young age, and was naive and still had the mind of a young girl. She was lively and unconventional.

Originally, seeing that Tian Buyi had finally taken in a junior brother who was even more outstanding than herself, Tian Ling'er was thinking of showing off her senior sister's fame. But now, looking at Zhang Xiaofan, Tian Ling'er felt that this junior brother was more like the senior uncles of Qingyun Sect.

Yeah, I just feel like they're really amazing. They always seem to know everything about everything.

Thinking of this, Tian Ling'er couldn't help but recall the way her junior brother walked on the way here. He seemed to resemble her senior uncle, the sect leader, and had the air of an elder.

The lively and carefree Tian Ling'er naturally didn't know that this was what composure and steadiness meant.

"Alright then, senior sister will wait for junior brother."

Although she felt a little strange, Tian Ling'er still adopted the magnanimous attitude of a senior sister and waved her hand in a rather generous manner.

However, after speaking, Tian Ling'er seemed to realize something, so she imitated Su Ru's actions, reached out and tucked her hair behind her ear, and quietly sat down on the hillside.

"I've dragged my senior sister down."

Zhang Xiaofan said something with a hint of apology. Tian Ling'er's eyes darted around slightly when she heard this, and she smiled at Zhang Xiaofan while resting her chin on her hand.

"If Xiao Fan wants to apologize, then he should cultivate diligently and try to achieve Qi Induction within seven days. If that happens, well, I'll reluctantly forgive you!"

"Junior brother will definitely work hard in his cultivation and live up to the teachings of Master and Mistress, and the expectations of Senior Sister!"

For some reason, looking at Zhang Xiaofan's smile, Tian Ling'er felt a little lost. It was a feeling she had never experienced before, and it made the young girl's mind a little flustered.

The next moment, Tian Ling'er involuntarily turned her head away, but out of the corner of her eye, she saw the boy's face bathed in the morning sun, and she felt a little curious.

My junior brother looks so small, not even as tall as me, yet I feel like he does things just like the sect leader.

Zhang Xiaofan was unaware of Tian Ling'er's thoughts. After putting down the wood-chopping knife, he took the Fenji sword from his back, placed it between his knees, and gently wiped it.

That focused expression made Tian Ling'er pause in surprise, realizing that her junior brother was different from everyone else.

Because of the Immortal Execution Sword, the most treasured magical weapon of the Qingyun Sect, most of the disciples' magical treasures are immortal swords. However, almost no one cherishes a sword as much as Junior Brother does.

Time flew by as the two focused on their own world.

After a moment, Zhang Xiaofan slung the Burning Sword over his back again, picked up the wood-chopping knife beside him, and turned to Tian Ling'er, saying, "Senior Sister, let's go. If we stay any longer, we might not have enough time today."

Tian Ling'er was stunned for a moment. After realizing what was happening, her face flushed slightly. She got up and, without waiting for Zhang Xiaofan, quickly walked towards the slope behind the mountain.

Seeing this, Zhang Xiaofan shook his head and followed.

After walking for nearly 15 minutes, Zhang Xiaofan finally arrived at the hillside.

Tian Ling'er had long since disappeared, presumably to do her homework, and Zhang Xiaofan didn't pay her any attention.

After finding a black bamboo stalk about the thickness of a finger in the forest, Zhang Xiaofan reached out and touched it. Then he picked up his woodcutter's knife, aimed at a spot, and swung it down forcefully.

Zhang Xiaofan was not blindly wielding his sword. As the spirit of the Burning Sword, Zhang Xiaofan had some understanding of swordsmanship and naturally did not rely solely on brute force.

Zhang Xiaofan slashed diagonally from the upper right, and knowing that the Black Joint Bamboo was no ordinary bamboo, he deliberately held back some of his strength.

The next moment, a crisp sound rang out, as if the wood-chopping knife had struck metal or stone. Even though Zhang Xiaofan had reduced his strength, the impact still made his hands go numb.

On the black bamboo stalk, which was no thicker than a thumb, only a small white mark remained, which startled Zhang Xiaofan.

However, although Zhang Xiaofan was surprised, he quickly adjusted his mindset and swung his sword again.

Zhang Xiaofan struck almost the same spot with every single strike, which can be said to be the best he could do.

Even so, two hours have passed, and the thumb-thick black bamboo has not yet been cut down. About a quarter of it remains uncut, and it is estimated that it will take another incense stick's time to finish.

At this moment, Tian Ling'er hummed an unknown tune and skipped over. Seeing Zhang Xiaofan covered in sweat, and looking at the remaining half of the black bamboo, she smiled and stepped forward.

"Junior brother, not bad, you were able to cut down so many."

As she spoke, Tian Ling'er raised her wood-chopping knife, as if to chop, but Zhang Xiaofan stopped her.

"Senior sister, I appreciate your kindness, but the time has come. I haven't finished my homework. It's because I'm not smart enough. I will apologize to Master later. I will accept whatever Master wants to scold or punish me, but I can't let senior sister help me."

After catching his breath, Zhang Xiaofan put away his wood-chopping knife and walked towards Shoujing Hall.

Tian Ling'er stared blankly at Zhang Xiaofan's back for a moment, then pouted and muttered as if dissatisfied.

"You brat, how dare you lecture your senior sister! Humph!"

However, after speaking, Tian Ling'er quickly caught up with the boy's figure, scolding Zhang Xiaofan as she walked.

"Junior brother, you've gotten quite bold, daring to leave your senior sister behind?"

"Senior sister, I was wrong. Junior brother apologizes!"

"Is an apology all it takes?"

The voices of the girl and boy drifted towards Shoujing Hall, and from time to time, the barking of dogs could be heard in the woods.

(End of this chapter)