Wandering among the heavens, learning has no end.

"Besides, didn't Senior Brother Xiangyi enter the martial arts world at the age of fifteen?"

Ji Yuan continued.

Granny Qin smiled and shook her head: "It's different. When your senior brother Xiangyi was adventuring in the martial world, he had your eldest senior brother with him."

"Don't worry, I'm not going to make my way in the world. I'm just going to Jinling by myself."

Ji Yuan sat down, took Qin Po's hand, and patted her hand to reassure her.

Granny Qin looked at Ji Yuan, and she really didn't want Ji Yuan to go into the martial world alone.

After all, of her three disciples, one was dead and another was missing. If something else happened to Ji Yuan, she felt she really wouldn't be able to bear it.

However, looking at Ji Yuan's appearance, it's hard to believe that he's already an adult.

"Alright... Once you get to Nanjing, remember to write to me and let me know you're safe."

After thinking about it, Granny Qin agreed.

"Thank you, Master."

Ji Yuan thanked him.

……

The next day.

Ji Yuan and Granny Qin went down the mountain together.

Upon arriving at the town at the foot of the mountain, the two rented two horses and then parted ways.

Ji Yuan rushed to Jinling, while Qin Po began her wanderings.

……

Jinling, Su Mansion.

Early in the morning, after getting up, Su Xiaoyong washed up, dressed, and ate a quick breakfast, she hurriedly grabbed two swords and ran to the gate of the Su residence.

Su Wencai was eating when he saw this and looked at one of Su Xiaoyong's maids and asked, "Is Ji Yuan here today?"

"Yes, sir."

A maidservant immediately nodded in reply.

After hearing this, Su Wencai smiled and shook his head.

"She put a lot of thought into those two swords."

According to the rules of the Su family, women of the Su family cannot easily give things away; giving something away signifies a commitment of love. This girl has set her sights on Ji Yuan.

"Hmm, this kid's pretty good."

Su Wencai said, a smile appearing on his face.

He's not young anymore; he might pass away any day.

If he really passes away, the person he will miss the most is Su Xiaoyong.

Now, I can feel a little more at ease.

……

The main gate of the Su residence.

Su Xiaoyong held the two swords and waited for a while before her personal maid brought over a chair.

"Miss, we don't know when Young Master Ji will arrive. Please sit down and wait."

The maid looked at Su Xiaoyong and said.

"Well, okay."

Su Xiaoyong sat down and waited patiently.

Not long after, before Ji Yuan arrived, Guan Hemeng arrived first.

Guan Hemeng was born into the Guan family of Jinling, and the Guan family of Jinling also had a good relationship with the Su family of Jinling.

Guan Hemeng is a few years older than Ji Yuan and Su Xiaoyong.

A year ago, Guan Hemeng began his journey in the martial arts world, and now he has made a name for himself. He is a chivalrous doctor and is respectfully known as the Divine Needle of the Swallow.

Because of the close relationship between the two families, Su Xiaoyong recognized Guan Hemeng as her sworn brother.

"Xiao Yong, what are you doing sitting by the door?"

After Guan Hemeng arrived, she saw Su Xiaoyong and asked in confusion.

Su Xiaoyong replied with a smile, "Brother Jiyuan arrived in Jinling today."

Upon hearing this, Guan Hemeng's mood immediately soured.

Guan Hemeng harbored some affection for this adopted sister.

However, he didn't dare to say it out loud, meaning he had a crush on her.

He originally thought this was fine. The two of them were now sworn brothers and sisters. He often came to the Su residence, and he thought that if they spent more time together, Su Xiaoyong might gradually fall in love with him and they could get together.

He only learned of Ji Yuan's existence a couple of years ago.

Gradually, he realized something was wrong.

They both came from prominent families in Jinling and were old friends. He and Su Xiaoyong often met, but their relationship was just like that of a neighborly brother and sister.

As it turns out, Ji Yuan, whom Su Xiaoyong only sees once a year, is like a childhood sweetheart to her.

Guan Hemeng felt utterly dejected.

Every time Ji Yuan came to Jinling, he would try his best to avoid her.

I really don't want to see Ji Yuan and Su Xiaoyong being intimate.

At this moment, when Guan Hemeng saw Su Xiaoyong's genuine smile and the two swords Su Xiaoyong was holding, her heart sank again.

He didn't even need to guess to know that the two swords he was carrying were probably meant for Ji Yuan.

He knew the rules of the Su family very well.

Giving a gift to a man signifies a commitment of love.

Su Xiaoyong couldn't possibly be unaware of this rule, because ever since she was old enough to understand things, she stopped giving gifts to other men. Whenever she needed to give something, Su Wencai would do it for her.

Despite Su Xiaoyong's insistence that Su Wencai do it for her, she was actually giving the items to Su Wencai first.

That doesn't count.

Giving things to servants is not considered giving them gifts; to be precise, giving things to servants is considered a reward.

Looking at the sword in Su Xiaoyong's hand, Guan Hemeng couldn't help but ask, almost as if possessed, "This sword?"

Su Xiaoyong saw Guan Hemeng mention the sword.

He immediately said happily, "These two swords were made from a piece of black iron that I searched for a long time before finally finding it. I then sent it to the Divine Weapon Valley and asked the Valley Master to personally forge them for me."

The light green one is called Spring Breeze, and the pale blue one is called Autumn Water. These two swords are a pair. I wonder which one Brother Jiyuan will like.

Guanhe Meng's heart, already half-cold, died.

With a stiff smile, he said, "Is...is that so...I just remembered, my sworn brother has some things to attend to, so I'll be leaving now."

Guan Hemeng clasped her hands in a fist salute, then turned and quickly left.

Su Xiaoyong breathed a sigh of relief as she watched Guan Hemeng leave.

She is not stupid.

Guan Hemeng had a crush on her, and she had actually noticed it to some extent.

Unfortunately, she had to disappoint her sworn brother, as she already had someone she liked.

……

It's approaching noon.

Ji Yuan, dressed in black, rode a fine horse to the Su residence.

Su Xiaoyong saw Ji Yuan approaching from a distance and immediately got up and sat down on the steps.

Ji Yuan arrived at the door in the blink of an eye, and upon seeing Su Xiaoyong at the door, immediately dismounted.

"Why are you standing at the door?"

"I'll be waiting for you, Brother Ji Yuan."

"I told you not to wait for me."

Su Xiaoyong didn't say anything more, she just smiled happily.

He stared intently at Ji Yuan.

It seemed that just seeing Ji Yuan was a very happy thing.

At this moment, a servant from the Su residence came and led the horse away, and the maid who was taking care of Su Xiaoyong also withdrew.

Su Xiaoyong picked up two swords: "Brother Ji Yuan, these are two swords that I had someone make. I'll give you one. Which one do you like?"

"You choose first."

Ji Yuan said with a smile.

Su Xiaoyong immediately shook her head: "No, it's a gift I'm giving you, so of course you have to choose first."

Upon hearing this, Ji Yuan picked up the two swords and examined them one by one.

Both swords are very good, and since they are a pair, they are almost identical. The only difference that can be seen at a glance is the color of the hilt and the scabbard.

Ji Yuan ultimately chose Spring Breeze: "You like light blue, so I'll choose this Spring Breeze."

The names of the two swords were engraved on them, so Ji Yuan also learned the names of the two swords.

Su Xiaoyong smiled happily upon hearing Ji Yuan's words and clenched the Qiushui in her hand.

"Come on, Brother Ji Yuan, let's go into the manor."

The next second, Su Xiaoyong reached out and grabbed Ji Yuan's hand, leading him into the mansion.

Thankfully, Guanhe Meng left early, otherwise I would have been heartbroken again. (Blue-clad Xiao Yong)