My supermarket is connected to all worlds, and I've won so much money handing it over to the st

The situation is complex and cannot be fully understood yet, but Mr. Yang does not intend to think about it in detail or meddle in other people's business.

"Shh." Gu Xixi quickly waved her hand. "Let's pretend we don't know anything. Knowing ourselves and our enemy is just in case, but as long as we are not threatened and it is not related to our mission, let's not worry about it for now."

She was just a businesswoman, not a savior. She didn't want to meddle in other people's business. In any case, based on the current intelligence, they didn't seem to have any intention of doing anything to their supermarket, and she didn't want to cause any more trouble.

"Great minds think alike." Old Yang nodded, satisfied, and got up to leave. He was just worried that Gu Xixi was too impetuous... but he was overthinking it.

[Congratulations on triggering the side quest! Help Princess Zhuzhu of the Jade Sand Kingdom achieve her ideal of peace. Completing this side quest will reward you with a Spirit Spring Tree.]

Gu Xixi: ……

Princess Zhuzhu's ideal of peace concerns the Zilang Kingdom, and it happens to be related to the Spirit Spring Forest... This is really something, she still has to meddle in other people's business. No, this is a mission, so it's not a meddlesome matter, it's her important business.

[What exactly is the purpose of the Spirit Spring Tree?] Gu Xixi didn't believe the information they had gathered, after all, what those elves knew might not be true.

[I forgot you don't have any information about this world, how could you possibly know... Never mind, I'm already a seasoned interdimensional trader, I'll handle things myself.]

Gu Xixi gave a bitter smile.

Chu Feng knocked on the door before entering.

Gu Xixi stood up and looked up at the doorway. There was a tiny elf, no bigger than a palm, holding a beautiful red fruit. It flew to Gu Xixi and placed the bright red fruit in her hand. "This is a gift from Princess Zhuzhu. The princess said she can take you to the Elf Kingdom tomorrow."

“Princess, you haven’t had any friends in a long time. Please, you must agree.” The little elf took out a tiny red fruit from its pocket, just big enough for it to eat, and placed it in Gu Xixi’s hand. “This is a gift for you. Please accept it.”

"Okay, thank you for the gifts. I'd like to go sightseeing with you." Gu Xixi's tone changed along with the style of the little elf, becoming soft and gentle, with a slightly lisp.

Upon hearing this, Chu Feng instantly got goosebumps, turned around, his shoulders shaking uncontrollably, and quickly walked out.

After seeing the little elf off, Gu Xixi rolled her eyes. Was her tone really that bad...? She didn't give her any face.

"If anything else comes up, call me after midnight. I have to go to training." Gu Xixi went into the system's martial arts practice room. Before she could press the start button, the white-robed, otherworldly-looking old man was already sitting there waiting for her.

Gu Xixi took small steps forward, cupped her hands in greeting, and said, "Master, did you come here specifically to wait for me today?"

"Yes." The old man stood up, carefully examining Gu Xixi with a look in his eyes, his eyes shining with satisfaction and appreciation. "You can't learn anything more from me. You should find a new teacher, and I should retire."

"My obsession is over. From today onwards, we, master and disciple, will never meet again. Xixi, take care." The old man bowed but did not kowtow, his carefree tone concealing a hint of sadness and reluctance.

Gu Xixi hadn't expected this topic to be discussed, but seeing her old master's composed expression, which conveyed mostly feelings of relief and joy, she figured he was happy to leave... Having been trapped by his obsession for so long, he had now fulfilled his wish...

"Congratulations!" Gu Xixi thanked her sincerely, then leaned forward abruptly, "So, Master, where are you going? What is your destiny after you've overcome your obsessions!?"

Perhaps we can glean some insight into Shen Qingyan's future from this...

The old man in white saw through everything. “I chose not to go anywhere, but to disappear completely from the world. After my obsession was over, I no longer wanted to be human, nor did I want to be an animal or plant. I just wanted to return to nothingness, so I made this choice.”

They actually disappeared!

Gu Xixi's heart skipped a beat. "Teacher, congratulations on getting what you want. But, this isn't the only option for those of you who have already given up on your obsessions, is it?"

If so, then Shen Qingyan will be gone again.

Gu Xixi: No, not at all.

The old man in white did not answer. He simply cupped his hands again, shook his head, and took several steps back before disappearing completely.

"Goodbye, Master." Gu Xixi watched him leave, wondering to herself, did his shaking his head mean it wasn't the only option, or that it wasn't what she had said?

Ah, ahh, ahhh!

Just then, a new figure appeared. A young woman in her early twenties walked over. She was wearing a light blue dress, her hair was tied up high, and she was holding a sword in her hand.

Judging from her attire, she's from the Spring and Autumn Period... With her striking eyebrows and bright eyes, she's quite dashing. Is this her new teacher?

"Master?!" Gu Xixi stood with her hands clasped in greeting, using the appropriate etiquette according to the period the other party was dressed in. In the Spring and Autumn Period, three kowtows were the custom for a teacher to formally become a disciple, but since this was not the time for formally becoming a disciple, she used the etiquette for meeting an elder.

"I am your new swordsmanship teacher, Zhao Nuying, also known as Yue Nu in the martial arts world. You can call me teacher." Yue Nu nodded and gave her name. Gu Xixi instantly recalled the relevant information she had learned before.

Yue Nu, who appeared in "The Spring and Autumn Annals of Wu and Yue: The Outer Biography of Goujian's Conspiracy", was a peerless swordswoman. She was called Yue Nu by later generations because the King of Yue called her "the sword of Yue Nu that is unmatched in the world".

The Yue woman discussed swordsmanship, using the principles of the Book of Changes, the philosophy of Lao Tzu, and the military theories of Sun Tzu's Art of War to explain the essentials of swordsmanship from theoretical, technical, tactical, and psychological aspects.

It elucidates the concepts of movement and stillness, speed and slowness, offense and defense, feint and reality, strength and weakness, first and last, internal and external, reverse and forward... internal movement and external stillness, striking after the opponent but arriving first, complete concentration, rapid and unpredictable movements, and catching the enemy off guard...

Unexpectedly, the new teacher was a role model from thousands of years ago. Gu Xixi cupped her hands to bow again, but was stopped by the other party. "No need for formalities. Your previous master has already told me about your level. Why don't you spar with me first?"

Gu Xixi stood up straight and replied "Okay." Yue Nu then assumed an attacking stance, and the next second, the two were entangled in combat...

"Your foundation is good. You may know me, but I am no longer the Yue Maiden I once was. I have also sparred and learned from many swordsmen, so you should be careful."

"Bring it on, sir!" Gu Xixi wasn't intimidated at all. She was experienced; the more she was beaten, the better she would learn, the more enjoyable it would be to show off, and the more afraid her enemies would be!

Besides, the old man had gotten used to beating her, so she wasn't afraid of getting beaten up!

However, less than three minutes later, Gu Xixi knelt down and begged for mercy, "Sir, spare my life, let's fight again next time!"

Indeed, different professions are like different worlds. Although they are all about combat strength, there are big differences between hand-to-hand combat, fist techniques, and swordsmanship.

"Alright. The moves I used to beat you up earlier are the moves I'm going to teach you. Figure them out and practice them on your own first, and I'll check on your progress tomorrow."

The Yue woman turned around, her back view elegant, and her figure disappeared. Only then did Gu Xixi get up and start practicing in the same spot.

At midnight, Gu Xixi was promptly ushered out of the practice room. She sat wearily on the edge of the bed, and Shen Qingyan handed her a glass of warm water, a smile playing on his lips. "Take a break. How's the new teacher?"

"Aren't you somewhat skilled in the Six Arts of a Gentleman? Can you beat her?" Gu Xixi looked up, took the water glass, and asked at the same time, "If that old man doesn't choose to disappear, what other choice does he have?"

What other choice did Shen Qingyan have...? Gu Xixi stared intently at him.