Faced with Lin Xiyue's interrogation, Luo Xiu suddenly felt a bit nervous.

But he had a thick skin.

"Miss Lin, I truly have no idea what you're talking about," he said with a slight smile, his expression unchanging.

"Keep pretending! Just keep on pretending!"

Luo Xiu suddenly took off running. "Oh, I just got caught in the rain. I'm going to go take a shower!"

Lin Xiyue watched his retreating figure and cursed in a delicate voice, "Filthy!"

That shameless scoundrel! It's one thing to look, but he just had to watch foreign ones! How could he have such crude taste?

When she had stumbled upon the browsing history, she had also clicked on a link out of curiosity. The imagery was… indescribable. It was utterly obscene! So, she knew exactly what Luo Xiu had watched. She had even re-watched some of it.

A dozen or so minutes later, Luo Xiu walked out of the bathroom and came up behind Lin Xiyue.

Lin Xiyue spun around and glared at him, her long hair swaying with the motion.

Luo Xiu thought she was going to press the issue and immediately bristled.

"Hey, that's enough! I'm a grown man! What's wrong with watching a couple of movies to learn some techniques from the 'teachers'? And what's wrong with me getting a membership? If I don't, how am I supposed to watch the high-definition, uncensored versions? How else can I perfect my technique?"

Lin Xiyue burst out laughing. "You really are an idiot. Forget it. You're a lost cause; I can't be bothered to argue with you."

Luo Xiu asked, "What are you doing?"

"Working. You think everyone is as idle as you all day? Look, this is the outfit our planning department designed for the competition. What do you think?"

Luo Xiu stared at the computer screen and nodded. "Not bad."

"But I'm struggling to decide where to put the logo and slogan for the best effect," Lin Xiyue said.

Luo Xiu thought for a moment. "Either on the chest or on the backside."

"Why?"

Luo Xiu replied earnestly, "Because whether it's the live audience or the viewers at home, men especially are likely to be looking at those areas."

Lin Xiyue rolled her eyes. "Oh, get lost!"

Luo Xiu laughed and changed the subject. "Right, I actually needed to talk to you about something."

"What is it?"

"Starting today, I'm going to put you through some brutal training."

Hearing this, Lin Xiyue's expression changed slightly. "What kind of training?"

"Hold out your right hand."

Lin Xiyue was a bit nervous, but she extended her right hand nonetheless.

The next moment, Luo Xiu grabbed it and swiftly pressed several points on her arm. She immediately felt a sharp pain, as if something sharp had pierced her skin. Her right arm then hung limp, completely numb and immovable.

"What… what are you doing? Why can't I move my hand?"

Luo Xiu said, "From now until the day before the Martial Tian Grand Ceremony starts, you can only use your left hand for everything."

"What kind of training is that?"

Luo Xiu explained, "It's to make both your left and right hands equally adept at wielding a sword.

"I'm sorry for taking matters into my own hands, but this is the only way to help you last longer in the Martial Tian Grand Ceremony.

"For now, just pretend you've lost your right arm."

...

「The next day.」

Early in the morning, Luo Xiu was woken up by Lin Xiyue's scolding.

Since she could only use her left hand, many things had become inconvenient for her. For instance, when putting on her bra, she struggled to fasten the hooks. But Luo Xiu had no intention of helping her, as this was part of her training.

"It's all your fault! Now I've become the female version of Yang Guo!"

Luo Xiu turned over and went back to sleep, ignoring her. "Go to the gym by yourself later. Run ten kilometers, then come find me."

After finally getting dressed with great difficulty, Lin Xiyue suddenly jumped onto the bed and kicked Luo Xiu's butt before running out of the room with a giggle.

...

Around noon, Yue Tianyang came to the hotel personally. He was, of course, there to deliver the sword. He had even commissioned a beautifully crafted box and had a pink scabbard made.

Luo Xiu was very satisfied as he looked at the exquisite, pretty pink longsword with its girlish flair.

"Boss Yue, could you help me find a quiet place?"

Yue Tianyang naturally understood his meaning. "I own a mountain villa called Feiyun Villa. I originally planned to develop it into a tourist attraction, but it's been on hold due to other matters. Although it's not as grand as the Ye Family's estate, it has beautiful mountains and clear streams. The undisturbed tranquility makes it perfect for cultivation."

"Thanks."

...

In the afternoon, Luo Xiu checked out of the hotel and took Lin Xiyue to Yue Tianyang's Feiyun Villa. The villa was vast and located far from the bustling city, complete with mountains and water, like a secluded paradise. However, it seemed excessively luxurious for just the two of them to occupy such a large estate.

Time flew by. One day passed, and then another.

In the blink of an eye, the day of Luo Xiu's departure arrived.

That morning, Luo Xiu carried a long, metallic box to the courtyard where Lin Xiyue was practicing.

"My flight to Sakura Country is this afternoon. The seal on your right arm will automatically be released the day before the Martial Tian Grand Ceremony begins, so don't worry."

Lin Xiyue let out a soft "Oh," pretending not to care as she continued her training.

Luo Xiu smiled. "After these past few days of training, your strength in the early stage of the Qi Holding Stage has basically stabilized."

Lin Xiyue stopped, picked up a towel from a nearby chair to wipe her sweat, and remarked, "I never thought I'd become a Martial Artist one day, let alone reach the Qi Holding Stage right away. I know many people train hard for most of their lives and only reach the Body Refinement Phase. This is all thanks to that inner core of yours."

"See? Meeting me was your good fortune," Luo Xiu joked, handing her the box. "Here, this is your sword."

When she opened the box, Lin Xiyue's beautiful eyes widened. With just one glance, she fell in love with it.

"You really got it? You didn't say anything when you came back, so I thought you failed. And why did you make it pink?"

Seeing the happy smile on her face, Luo Xiu felt a warmth spread through his own heart.

"So you like it."

"Yes! I love it!"

Lin Xiyue took out the sword, slid it from its scabbard, and began playing with it, unable to put it down.

Luo Xiu explained, "This is 'Shui Yuejian,' ranked ninth among Hua Country's ten famous swords. It's one rank higher than Xiao Xue's 'Snow Scar.'"

Lin Xiyue grew a little worried. "But this is a national treasure... If you just give it to me like this and I take it out, won't people condemn me for it?"

Luo Xiu was perplexed. "It's yours. You didn't steal it or rob anyone for it; you earned it with your own ability. Why would anyone condemn you? If you don't want it, we can hand it over to a museum and get you a different one."

"No way! I want this one!" Lin Xiyue scrambled away, afraid Luo Xiu would snatch it back. It was, after all, the first gift he had ever given her.

"Hey, Luo Xiu, can you teach me that sword technique you taught Xiao Xue?"

Luo Xiu gently shook his head.

Lin Xiyue looked a little crestfallen and muttered, "Playing favorites."

Luo Xiu laughed. "I'll teach you something even more incredible."

At his words, Lin Xiyue's eyes lit up, and a happy smile spread across her face.

She loved it when Luo Xiu played favorites... as long as he favored her.

Luo Xiu said mysteriously, "As long as you can learn even the basics, you'll be able to walk all over the competition at the Martial Tian Grand Ceremony. Very few people will be a match for you."

"Then what are we waiting for? Teach me!"

"Give me the sword for a second. I'll demonstrate it for you."

...

「Noon.」

After lunch, Luo Xiu left Feiyun Villa and took a taxi to the provincial capital's international airport to meet up with Su Hongli.

Not long after he left, Ye Ningxue arrived at Feiyun Villa, pulling a suitcase behind her. Luo Xiu had called her before he left, asking her to come and keep Lin Xiyue company. With about ten days left until the Martial Tian Grand Ceremony, he wasn't comfortable with the thought of Lin Xiyue staying alone in the vast villa.

...

The airplane sliced through the sky, flying toward a distant, unknown destination.

The luxurious cabin belonged to Su Hongli's private jet. Besides the necessary crew, she and Luo Xiu were the only passengers.

Su Hongli leaned back in her seat, one long, stocking-clad leg elegantly crossed over the other, as she gently swirled a glass of red wine. She looked at Luo Xiu, who was sitting opposite her, and asked, "Is this your first time on an airplane?"

Luo Xiu nodded. "Yes. I grew up in the mountains and rarely even rode in cars."

Su Hongli suddenly kicked off her high heels and placed her small, stocking-wrapped feet on Luo Xiu's lap.

"It's been so long. Did you miss me?"

...

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