After rebirth, the eldest sister voluntarily abdicated and gave way to the wise.

"Hey, kid, have you forgotten who saved us with the Nine Yang Mysterious Heart Formation?"

"Oh, I'm not saying her talent for formations is bad, but that feeling. When she's not holding a sword, that, that... Oh, I can't put it into words. Anyway, it's just that awesome, amazing feeling. Do you understand?"

"Yeah, yeah, I also think Qianqian looks so handsome holding a sword. It's like seeing a replica of the Sect Leader. If she were a male cultivator, I... I'd even want to arrange a marriage with her. Oh my!"

"You are too..."

"And me, and me, I thought so too. If Qianqian was holding a real spiritual sword, it would definitely be more handsome!"

"Are you right, Ruyi?" A female disciple nudged the little girl beside her.

Yun Ruyi was stunned for a long time before she shifted her gaze away from the person on the stage in a daze.

"Yeah, when she holds a sword, no one can compare."

Amidst the noisy exclamations, Gu Chengxue was watching the most attentively. He saw clearly how Jiang Liqian countered her moves, how she attacked, and how she won.

Such skills, such experienced reactions, and such sharp sword moves, he didn't believe that this was something a person who never practiced sword skills properly could possess.

During the fight, it was a reflexive movement. Without day after day, year after year of practice and sparring, it would have been impossible to achieve such a result. For a moment, he even seemed to vaguely see the flash of thunder sword intent when she pointed at her eyebrows.

Maybe it's an illusion.

Gu Chengxue thought so.

But Jiang Liqian must have been hiding her abilities. It wasn't that she didn't know how to use a sword or didn't like kendo, but that she was an expert in it.

But why does she usually act like she's avoiding the spirit sword?

He couldn't figure it out.

But the more he couldn't figure it out, the more he wanted to know the secret of this girl.

He had a hunch that this secret might be inextricably linked to him.

"This is impossible, this is absolutely impossible!" Cao Xian couldn't believe that he lost before even lasting ten moves.

The other party took a broken branch.

She must have cheated. She must have used some magic weapon, which is why he lost!

Surprise, resentment, anger, shame... Countless emotions flooded into his mind. He was so excited that he wanted to grab the spiritual sword on the ground and stab Jiang Liqian. But before he could move, a spiritual power attacked him from behind. He staggered two steps and spat out a mouthful of blood.

Just before he fell unconscious, he looked in shock at Cao Shenyi who had been watching the competition silently.

"Dad..." you!

Cao Xian suddenly vomited blood and fell down, making everyone silent. Jiang Liqian frowned in surprise.

She threw away the branch in her hand, walked over, squatted down and wanted to check what was wrong with him, but was stopped by Cao Shenyi, who looked distressed and angry.

"Jiang Liqian, I thought you were a sensible child who kept your word, but what did you do? You agreed not to use spiritual power and to stop when you had enough, but you beat my son so badly that he's unconscious!

"My son pleaded for you, spoke well of you, yet you, so ungrateful, repay kindness with hatred, showing no mercy at all. Relying on your own talent, you always think others are inferior. What grudge do you have against my son that you would treat him so harshly?"

Jiang Liqian knew how much strength she had used, and it was impossible that she had hurt Cao Xian.

"Elder, I didn't hit him hard. His injury has nothing to do with me. You can ask Elder Danfeng to come and check."

Cao Shenyi didn't want to listen to her explanation at all. He picked up Cao Xian and left, saying, "Just wait. If anything happens to Xian'er, I will never let you go!"

Jiang Liqian pursed her lips slightly, a dark glint flashed across her eyes, and a mocking arc appeared at the corner of her mouth.

She only stood on the arena for a moment before jumping off.

Shui Lian'er and Qin Beiyao immediately surrounded her worriedly, and many disciples around her also looked at her worriedly.

Jiang Liqian shook her head at them.

"The elder clearly distinguishes between gratitude and resentment, and public and private matters are clear. I did not harm his son, and my conscience is clear. Even if he wants to blame someone, it cannot be me. Fellow disciples, rest assured, I'm fine."

"But..." Shui Lian'er was still worried. After all, wasn't it because his father spoiled Cao Xian so much that he could act so arrogantly outside the sect? He was so doting on him, so who knew if he would vent his anger on him?

Jiang Liqian noticed Shui Lian'er's worry and smiled. "Have you forgotten that I'm Zhen Feng's direct disciple? If he wants to touch me, he has to see if my master agrees. Besides, don't I still have you, my sister, here? What else do you have to worry about?"

Shui Lian'er blushed at her gaze, puffed out her chest, and said proudly, "That's right. No matter how senior he is, if he dares to frame you, I will make him see what my mother is capable of!"

Qin Beiyao laughed at her words, but she glared at him. He forced himself to stop smiling and coughed lightly.

"In short, Li Qian, Elder Cao has been able to dominate the outer sect for so many years. He must be quite cunning. You must be on guard against any potential dangers."

Jiang Li nodded: "Don't worry."

Within two days, Cao Shenyi called her over.

"Qian'er, I was a little impatient that day, so I spoke a little harshly. Don't take it to heart."

Jiang Liqian lowered his head: "Disciple dare not."

Cao Shen's eyes flashed, and he sighed with his hands behind his back: "When you say 'I dare not', you are still blaming this elder."

"disciple……"

Cao Shen waved his hand, interrupting her. "This elder knows you're not someone who would betray your trust. Xian'er's coma certainly has nothing to do with you. But... Qian'er, you know how much this elder cares about this son. I agree with what you said earlier. From now on, you don't need to come to Qimingzhai anymore. You only need to come to take the test at the end of the one-year period."

"However, this elder has several responsibilities and cannot take care of this son of mine every day. For my sake, please help me keep an eye on him for a few days. When I find a suitable replacement, you can return to Zhenfeng. This way, others won't say you are heartless and ungrateful, right?"

He softened his attitude with every word he said, seemingly discussing it with Jiang Liqian, but in fact he didn't let her say a word and just made the decision.

Jiang Liqian wanted to refuse, but when she thought of Cao Xian's inexplicable kindness and intentional approach, she swallowed the words that were about to come out of her mouth.

She wanted to see what this "Young Master Cao" was planning.

Also, what exactly does this fifth elder want to do?

"Don't worry, Elder. I will obey your orders."

When Cao Shen saw that she was quite sensible, the unhappiness in his heart finally disappeared.

Then he smiled and brought the person to Cao Xian's yard.