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Chapter 46 The Rules of Yihua Palace, and the Sister-in-Law's Determination
Inviting the moon's icy voice, like the cold wind of December, instantly shattered the warmth of their reunion.
Qin Shuyu's crying stopped abruptly.
She peeked out of Yang Qian's arms somewhat fearfully, looking timidly at the white-clad woman whose powerful aura made it almost impossible for her to breathe.
She could sense the undisguised hostility emanating from the other person.
Yang Qian also frowned.
He gently patted Qin Shuyu's back to reassure her, then turned to look at Yaoyue, his tone becoming somewhat cold:
"Palace Mistress Yaoyue, this is my family matter. It's not your place to interfere, is it?"
He could tolerate Yaoyue's unpredictable moods, and he could also feign compliance with her to save his own life.
However, he would never allow anyone to hurt or humiliate his sister-in-law!
This is his bottom line!
"Oh?"
Upon hearing this, Yaoyue's clear, cold phoenix eyes narrowed instantly!
An even more terrifying, chilling killing intent emanated from her!
The temperature in the entire garden seemed to drop several degrees!
"Boy, are you provoking me? Do you think I really wouldn't dare kill you?"
She is the Grand Mistress of the Yihua Palace!
In the martial arts world, who wouldn't tremble with fear and walk on thin ice when they see her?
How dare this kid talk to her like that?!
That's practically suicide!
"Sister! Don't be angry!"
Seeing the atmosphere suddenly become tense, Lianxing quickly ran over to smooth things over.
She tugged at Yaoyue's sleeve and said coquettishly:
"Young Master Yang didn't do it on purpose; he's just too attached to his sister-in-law. Besides, we still need him to lead us to the treasure. If you kill him, wouldn't we have made a wasted trip?"
Yaoyue snorted coldly upon hearing this. Although she had somewhat restrained her killing intent, her eyes, which were fixed on Yang Qian, remained icy and piercing.
Yang Qian realized he had acted impulsively earlier, and now was not the time to completely turn against this female devil.
He took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing his anger, then helped Qin Shuyu up from his arms and wiped away her tears.
"Sister-in-law, let me introduce you."
He pointed to Yaoyue and Lianxing and said slowly:
"These two are Palace Mistress Yaoyue and Palace Mistress Lianxing of Yihua Palace. They are my... friends. They saved my life in the desert."
He emphasized the word "friend," which was also a subtle reminder to Yaoyue that we are now in a cooperative relationship, and she had better not go too far.
Upon hearing this, Qin Shuyu, though still somewhat frightened, respectfully gave Yaoyue and Lianxing a graceful curtsy.
"Shuyu greets the two palace masters and thanks them for saving my uncle."
Her voice was gentle and pleasant, and her demeanor was graceful and poised, leaving no room for criticism.
Lianxing grew increasingly fond of her as she looked at her, and quickly stepped forward to support her.
"Miss Qin, please rise. There's no need for such formalities."
She took Qin Shuyu's hand and said with a smile, "You are so beautiful, no wonder Young Master Yang can't forget you."
"You flatter me, Your Highness."
Qin Shuyu blushed slightly, feeling a little embarrassed by the compliment.
The two equally beautiful and kind women quickly became acquainted, chatting away as if they had endless topics to discuss.
Yaoyue, on the other hand, stood coldly to the side the whole time.
She looked at the woman chatting happily with her sister, then at Yang Qian, whose eyes never left that woman, and a strange sense of irritation and hostility welled up in her heart again.
"snort."
She snorted again, then turned and walked out of the courtyard.
"Lianxing, let's go."
"Oh? Oh, you're here, big sister!"
Upon hearing this, Lianxing quickly released Qin Shuyu's hand and chased after her.
Before leaving, she turned back and winked playfully at Yang Qian and Qin Shuyu.
Soon, only Yang Qian and Qin Shuyu remained in the courtyard.
"Uncle, they..."
Looking at Yaoyue's proud and aloof back, Qin Shuyu asked with some concern.
"fine."
Yang Qian shook his head. "That's just her temper."
He took Qin Shuyu's hand and led her to sit down on the stone bench in the courtyard.
"Sister-in-law, what sword technique were you practicing just now?" Yang Qian asked, voicing his doubts.
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He could tell that although the sword technique his sister-in-law had just practiced seemed ordinary, it contained an extremely profound sword intent, and its quality was definitely not low!
It might even be superior to that mid-grade Xuan-level "Heavenly Star Sword Technique"!
But where did my sister-in-law, a frail woman who had never been exposed to martial arts, learn such profound swordsmanship?
"I...I don't know either."
Qin Shuyu looked bewildered upon hearing this. "After you left, I practiced the 'Everlasting Spring Skill' you taught me every day. Then one day I had a dream where an old man with a white beard demonstrated this sword technique in my mind. When I woke up, the sword technique seemed to be engraved in my bones; I couldn't forget it no matter what. So I found a sword and started practicing it myself..."
Did you learn it in your dream?
Yang Qian frowned even more deeply after hearing this.
This reason is even more outrageous than the one he used to fool Yaoyue!
But looking into his sister-in-law's clear and sincere eyes, he knew she wasn't lying.
Could it be...? A ridiculous thought suddenly flashed through Yang Qian's mind.
Could my sister-in-law also be a time traveler? Or perhaps the reincarnation of some powerful being?
No, that's not right.
If she were a time traveler, she couldn't possibly hide it from herself.
If she were the reincarnation of a powerful being, she wouldn't have suffered so much before.
So what exactly happened?
Yang Qian couldn't figure it out, so he could only suppress this doubt in his heart for the time being.
"Sister-in-law, regardless of where this swordsmanship came from,"
He looked at Qin Shuyu and said with a serious expression:
"From now on, you are not allowed to do this in front of anyone without my permission! Especially those two women!"
He had a gut feeling that his sister-in-law's mysterious swordsmanship definitely concealed a huge secret!
If this secret is discovered by that greedy woman, Yaoyue, the consequences will be unimaginable!
"Yes, I've got it, Uncle."
Although Qin Shuyu didn't know why, she still nodded obediently.
She would obey whatever her uncle said unconditionally.
"besides,"
Yang Qian paused for a moment, then continued, "From today onwards, I will formally teach you swordsmanship."
He had already made up his mind: since his sister-in-law had such amazing swordsmanship talent, he couldn't let it go to waste!
He wanted to train her to become a true peerless swordsman!
He wanted to give her the power to stand proudly in this world!
He wanted to ensure that she would never be bullied by anyone again!
"Really? Uncle?!"
Upon hearing this, Qin Shuyu's eyes instantly lit up with a dazzling light!
"Mm." Yang Qian nodded with a smile.
He stood up, picked up the ordinary steel sword from the ground, and then took the incomparably sharp Autumn Water Sword from his waist.
He handed the Autumn Water Sword to Qin Shuyu.
"From today onwards, it is yours."
"Uncle, this...this is far too valuable!"
Qin Shuyu looked at the sword, its blade as smooth as water and gleaming with cold light, and quickly waved her hand in refusal.
Although she didn't know much about swords, she could tell that this sword was absolutely priceless!
"Take it."
Yang Qian's tone left no room for argument.
"A fine sword is given to a hero... no, it's a fine sword given to a beauty."
Looking at his sister-in-law's shy appearance, he couldn't help but tease her, "You are the most beautiful female knight in my heart."
Qin Shuyu's face turned red instantly to her ears after he teased her like that.
She lowered her head shyly, not daring to look at Yang Qian again, but still reached out her small hand to take the heavy "Autumn Water Sword".
The moment her hand gripped the sword hilt, a strange feeling of blood connection surged into her heart.
It was as if this sword was born to belong to her!
"Buzz—!"
As if sensing its new master's feelings, the Autumn Water Sword emitted a clear and melodious sword cry!
A visible white sword aura shot up from the sword and soared into the sky!
The entire sky above the Yang residence seemed to have been torn open by this sharp sword energy!
……
In the front hall, Yaoyue, who was drinking tea, suddenly looked up!
As she gazed at the white sword energy soaring into the sky from the direction of the backyard, an expression of disbelief and shock appeared in her usually cold phoenix eyes for the first time!
"Man...man and sword as one?!"
"How...how is this possible?!"