The Virgin Mary in the Book: I Decide My Life with Two Swords

Cang Yue Nation - Nanlai - Langya Pavilion Branch

Mu Xia looked at the disciple who came in dejectedly and was a little puzzled: "Where is he?"

"She said it was not the rule to list, so she would not come and left," the apprentice Ruibao replied.

Mu Xia was stunned for a moment and then smiled: "Little girl, you have quite a temper."

"Master, she doesn't know etiquette, it's really as the rumors say," Ruibao muttered.

"How dare you!" Mu Xia was clearly displeased. "Master said that anyone can talk about Ye Ling, except you and me, the master and disciple. We are not qualified."

"Disciple, I know I was wrong and I will never do it again," Ruibao quickly admitted his mistake.

"Alright, it's good that you admit your mistakes. There are still rumors that she is a fool. But you saw her today, is she? Her martial arts skills are much higher than mine. She must have received guidance from a famous teacher. This person must be on the Langya List."

"Master, I haven't learned many moves yet, so I can't tell. Is she really that powerful?"

"What do you think? She even saved face for me and allowed me to fight her for more than ten moves before I started to fight seriously. That's why I felt at ease to let her hang the sign, hoping that she could be included in the Langya List." Mu Xia sighed as she spoke, as if she had something on her mind.

Rui Bao knelt beside Mu Xia and poured him some tea. "Master, why do you want her to be on the Langya List? She's just a woman. Shouldn't she learn to be a good wife and mother? This will make people think she's unruly."

"Rules are meant for the weak, and only the weak will follow them. The strong are the ones who make the rules, so they don't have to follow them."

"Disciple, I understand. If you want to be free from the constraints of rules, you must become a strong person."

"If she makes it onto the Nirvana in Fire list, she'll be a one-of-a-kind woman in the world. Anyone who wants to impress her will have to consider their own abilities and be wary of public opinion."

"I see. Do you think she can go up?"

Mucha thought for a long time: "Her martial arts are very familiar to me, familiar yet unfamiliar. However, based on the double swords, it can be seen that her master is a master."

"I was just about to ask, how can there be two swords in one scabbard?"

Yin-Yang Sword

"Yin Yang Sword? I've read about it in a book. Isn't this sword... a legend?"

"Things from a hundred years ago are naturally just legends. Now that the Yin-Yang Blade has appeared, I don't know if it's a blessing or a curse!"

"Do you have a story?" Ruibao sat down immediately, looking eagerly: "Master, tell me!"

"According to historical records, I only know of two masters of this sword. The last one died over sixty years ago. Both of them were top masters who possessed both good and evil. It's called the Yin-Yang Sword because legend has it that their Yin sword kills good people, while their Yang sword kills evil. They only care about money, not people."

"I see, then... Miss Naye shouldn't be both good and evil, after all, she is a woman."

"Some weapons have killed too many people and become filled with evil spirits. Whoever possesses them will slowly be corrupted by them. No one knows if she will become the next demon. However... this girl's behavior is very similar to the previous two. She likes to be alone and doesn't give face to anyone."

"Master, I'm a little scared when you say that."

"What are you afraid of? Okay, let's practice internal energy in the afternoon, go..."

"Ah? Okay." Ruibao left reluctantly.

At this moment, on the other side, Ye Ling put her weapon into the space and wandered alone on the street, eating a string of candied haws while walking, planning to go to Tianlaike. She knew that Xue Jingchuan must be there.

"Ling'er?" A familiar voice came from upstairs.

Ye Ling looked up: "Second cousin?"

Leng Yan almost ran downstairs, extremely excited: "I've been looking for you all the way, even for two days in Nanlai, I didn't expect you to be here!"

Ye Ling smiled slightly, and instead of using a woman's etiquette, she bowed and said, "Greetings, second cousin."

Leng Yan was only slightly stunned: "Where do you live now? Where is Jiuyou? Why don't you follow to protect me?"

Ye Ling glanced around helplessly and smiled bitterly: "Second cousin, I was originally very safe because no one here knows me, but now you called me out in the street, all the spies saw it, and the Lu family sent people to follow you, didn't you notice?"

Leng Yan looked around nervously: "I don't know! Did I hurt you?"

"It's okay. I went to Langya Bang today and posted a sign. Lu Xun will find me soon. It doesn't matter. Either he dies or I live." Ye Ling was very calm.

"What about Jiuyou? He should always protect you."

"Do I need his protection?" Ye Ling said as she finished her last candied haws. "Cousin, what are you doing here?"

"Come upstairs first, we'll sit down and talk." Leng Yan pulled Ye Ling as if she had found a treasure, afraid that she would get lost again.

Ye Ling could only reluctantly follow him upstairs and sit at the table by the window: "Tell me! What are you doing here?"

Leng Yan poured tea while saying: "On the one hand, I want to look at the business of Nanlai. On the other hand, my father asked me to come find you and take you back. He has already bought a house in the capital, which is enough for you to live in. Moreover, if you don't want to get married, how about we recruit a live-in son-in-law?"

"No, I've already posted a challenge in Langya Pavilion. I don't like the capital, and I even hate everything about it. So, the Jianghu is where I want to stay."

"Hold up the sign, Ling'er, listen to your cousin. You are a woman, how can you challenge a man?"

"Why not? After all, you still look down on women. You and I have different ideas."

"Ling'er, your grandfather is old. You have to consider the overall situation. This is also for your own good!" Leng Yan said earnestly.

Ye Ling smiled, poured himself a glass of wine, and drank it all in one gulp. "Second cousin, let me say something you may not like. In this world, anyone who asks you to consider the overall situation is definitely not in it. Anyone who asks you to do something at any cost is definitely the cost. Anyone who says they are doing it for your own good is actually doing it for your own good. I am not a pawn, and I will not be manipulated by anyone. In the near future, I, Ye Ling, will definitely be a figure on the Nirvana in Fire."

"You...I didn't mean that..."

"Cousin, you and I both know that my departure has caused some people to criticize the Leng family, saying that you drove me away, so you all want me to go back to silence them. But has anyone truly considered me? I've been in the capital, meeting those enemies all the time. They always drag me into any little trouble. I'm tired of living. Now I'm free. This is the life I want."

"I'm sorry, Ling'er, I didn't consider you, but..." Leng Yan stopped talking before he finished speaking because he saw Ye Ling staring at the street.

Ye Ling did this because she saw someone, an acquaintance, and immediately waved: "Jingchuan, here."

Xue Jingchuan raised his head and smiled, then walked steadily into the restaurant and went up to the second floor: "You made it so hard for me to find you!"

"I was planning to go to Tianlaike to look for you, but I ran into my second cousin, so I got delayed." Ye Ling stood up and introduced the two men: "Jingchuan, this is my second cousin Leng Yan. Second cousin, this is my friend, Xue Jingchuan."

The two men greeted each other with a bow, and then raised their hands coldly to signal, "Young Master Xue, please take a seat."

"Thank you, Mr. Leng." Xue Jingchuan was not polite and immediately spoke after sitting down: "How is it? Did you hang the sign smoothly?"

"It went smoothly. Langya Pavilion is fair, just and open. It didn't take much effort on my part. Now I'm just waiting for someone to come and challenge me," Ye Ling said as he poured wine for Xue Jingchuan.

"Congratulations! This is the first step to success. When you make the list in the future, don't forget me as your friend!" Xue Jingchuan congratulated sincerely.

"Thank you." Ye Ling was very happy. She naturally liked Xue Jingchuan's support more than Leng Yan's obstruction. She picked up the wine glass, clinked it with the other party, and then drank it at the same time.

Leng Yan felt bad, and his hostility towards Xue Jingchuan increased significantly: "Who is Mr. Xue? How come he knows me?"

"I am from the capital. I met Ye Ling on the road. Our destination was Nanlai, so we decided to travel together. After a few visits, we got to know each other," Xue Jingchuan replied with a smile.

"Are you from the Beijing Blood Family?"

"exactly"

Leng Yan glanced at Ye Ling, and then said, "The Xue Jing people have been loyal to the royal family for generations."

"I guess so. However, in my generation, I've fallen on hard times. I don't want to be an official in the court. I prefer the freedom of the rivers and lakes," Xue Jingchuan said without hiding anything.

"Tsk~" Ye Ling disagreed: "That sounds nice, but who are you working for?"

"I've said it so many times, I'm not that person's subordinate."

Leng Yan found that he couldn't get a word in, so he forced himself to speak: "Mr. Xue, you should know that my sister is still unmarried, so it's better to avoid suspicion."

"Married?" Xue Jingchuan smiled. "I don't think Ye Ling is a boudoir girl. She is the only female knight from ancient times to the present. Not only is she a martial arts expert, but she is also righteous. I sincerely want to make friends with her. We, the daughters of the Jianghu, don't have the sickly rules of you young ladies from wealthy families."

"What female hero? Prince Xue, be careful with your words," he said coldly.

"Second cousin, I've already told you that I won't go back and be a useless young lady, spending all day snatching men away. I don't even feel disgusted by dirty men that have been used by others. I have my own life. In other words, I like the smell of blood, not rouge and powder," Ye Ling said seriously.

"Ling'er, listen to what you are saying? You don't look like a woman at all. You are so..."

"Cousin" Ye Ling interrupted Leng Yan directly: "From now on, I will not waste a single minute of my time and energy on meaningless things, because my eyes will always be fixed on my prey."

"Why are you so wary of us, your relatives?" Leng Yan didn't understand at all.

"Sheep only run when wolves come. People only learn to be on guard after being hurt. I like the nature of wolves. They are alert and never trust anyone, let alone free lunch."

"What wolf nature? What nonsense are you talking about?"

"There's no point talking if we don't agree. Second cousin, it seems like you and I are really not on the same path. Okay, tell my uncle I won't accept charity from anyone. I have my own path and I hate others arranging it for me." Ye Ling said as he stood up: "Jingchuan, let's go! Take care, cousin."

"Stop!" Leng Yan stood up. "Where are you going with an outsider? Don't you want your reputation anymore?"

Ye Ling closed his eyes and tried to control himself: "Cousin, your hand is too long, let's just be well!"