In the guest hall, Shen Han and Liu Xilan sat facing each other.

Looking at the young man in front of her, Liu Xilan seemed somewhat dazed.

Previous memories emerged one after another.

Thinking back to the time when Shen Han was still at the Shen Mansion, living in the most humble quarters.

Even the path to the courtyard was full of mud.

The daily meals, clothes, were always the worst of the lot...

At this moment, Shen Han was pondering how to respond to Liu Xilan's inquiry, but noticed that she was staring at his face, slightly lost in thought.

Seeing this, Shen Han quickly reached out and lightly wiped his face.

Thinking that something had been stuck to it.

Upon seeing Shen Han's actions, Liu Xilan snapped back to reality slightly.

At first sight, she found Shen Han quite handsome; even just dressed in coarse clothes, he exuded an air of elegance.

Now, he stood out, and at Tianyi Academy, he was even more valued.

Dressed in fine clothes and properly groomed, he looked even more striking...

"Fairy Xilan... Is there something on my face..."

Hearing Shen Han's words, Liu Xilan repeatedly shook her head.

"I was reminiscing about the scene when you competed with Junior Sister Jinyu, getting a bit lost in my thoughts, my apologies..."

Hearing this, Shen Han no longer hesitated and began to recount the situation of that day to Liu Xilan.

To speak honestly, Su Jinyu's talent in Sword Dao was indeed exceptional.

Her limit was such that she could fight with multiple swords simultaneously.

Her thoughts, her mindset, seemed capable of dividing into several parts.

By one person's hand, yet unable to display the scene of multiple people dancing with swords.

On Xiaoyao Peak, many senior brothers and sisters who sparred with Su Jinyu felt this distinct sensation.

Even though they were indeed up against Su Jinyu alone, it always felt like there were several attacking in front of them.

This would have been bearable if the sword techniques were different for each hand, and the aura of swordsmanship vastly distinct.

It didn't seem like what one person could execute.

What Liu Xilan couldn't understand now was how Shen Han broke through this move.

With a slight seriousness, facing Liu Xilan, Shen Han did not hide his thoughts.

"Before Miss Su from the Su Family lost to me, she wielded the Inseparable Sword.

The double swords were fierce, their paths different yet complementary.

When executing this technique, she was overly confident, even arrogant.

Believing her Sword Technique was as continuous as the mountains, their peaks connected without respite.

Perhaps in Miss Su's eyes, under this move, unless one's realm surpassed hers.

With absolute power to suppress, there would be no possibility of surpassing her."

At this point, Shen Han paused slightly.

And when Liu Xilan heard these words, she couldn't help but show a hint of admiration.

Shen Han wasn't wrong; on Xiaoyao Peak, all the senior brothers and sisters thought the same.

In the same realm, Su Jinyu should indeed be undefeated.

But Shen Han shook his head.

"It's not difficult to break this move.

In Su Jinyu's continuous Sword Technique, there were actually many opportunities to strike.

But in previous contests, opponents were wary of her.

Even fearing injury after striking.

But I was unafraid, with a touch of Desperate Intent, forgetting injury and consequences.

A touch of Desperate Intent, and victory was mine.

Indeed, when she saw me counterattacking boldly.

Miss Su was even more momentarily disconcerted."

Liu Xilan listened intently, particularly at this point, suddenly understanding.

Indeed, as Shen Han said, during normal exchanges, avoiding injury was natural.

The less willing one was to take risks, the harder it was to escape the assault of the endless sword strikes.

After hearing Shen Han's analysis, Liu Xilan also understood.

Previously, she always felt this combo was invincible, with unmatched sharpness, almost unbeatable in the same realm.

But after Shen Han's insight, she immediately came to a realization.

According to this, her Junior Sister Su's move seemed rather cumbersome instead.

In a duel it's indeed formidable, but in real combat, even in a life-or-death situation.

This endless move was of no use at all.

A moment later, Liu Xilan suddenly thought of something.

She lifted her starry eyes and looked at Shen Han.

"Young Master Shen, during the contest, must it have been your first time facing Junior Sister Jinyu.

Could it be from just a glance, you already figured out this countermeasure..."

Hearing this, Shen Han was slightly taken aback.

After a while, he replied: "Perhaps I just happened upon the solution..."

This sentence indeed matched Shen Han's character.

Liu Xilan slightly pursed her lips; as she knew Shen Han, he was still so modest, even overly so.

The two talked for a long time; Shen Han even invited his classmates to arrange a banquet in the capital on his behalf.

The kindness Liu Xilan held dearly.

Back at the Shen Mansion, she was nothing more than a disliked Shen Family descendant.

Just starting her cultivation path, who could see where she could reach in the future, even she couldn't predict.

But under such circumstances, Liu Xilan was willing to protect her.

The kindness of aiding in a snowstorm, remembered for a lifetime.

Facing Shen Han's invitation, Liu Xilan politely declined, as Xiaoyao Peak had numerous tasks recently.

As the senior brother of Xiaoyao Peak, she had many daily matters to deal with.

Around 7:00 PM, after more than a two-hour conversation.

Liu Xilan prepared to leave; she needed to see Su Jinyu and then return to Xiaoyao Peak.

Before leaving, Liu Xilan's eyes showed a hint of hesitation, pausing slightly.

"Young Master Shen, can you tell me, exactly when did you start cultivating...

When I first met you at the Shen Mansion, you had just begun Bone Tempering.

Were you always hiding your strength, keeping a low profile, or..."

Shen Han was momentarily stunned; this question was genuinely difficult to answer.

Seeing Shen Han silent, Liu Xilan quickly smiled and waved her hand.

"No worries, I was just casually asking.

Moreover, there's one more thing, my Junior Master Shi Yuezhu, who is also Junior Sister Jinyu's master, may come to see you."

Perhaps fearing Shen Han's worries, Liu Xilan hastily added.

"But don't worry, Junior Master Yuezhu is nice and gentle.

She cares for Junior Sister Jinyu deeply, likely intending to talk to you for her sake.

But Junior Master Yuezhu will not unreasonably force you, she might use some treasures as a means to earn your forgiveness."

Upon hearing this, Shen Han nodded understandingly.

The Fairy Xilan before him clearly didn't know about his acquaintance with the Moon Bamboo Peak Master.

Knowing Shi Yuezhu would seek him out, Shen Han wasn't concerned at all.

Escorting Liu Xilan to the outside of Tianyi Academy, Shen Han stopped there.

Returning to his residence in the courtyard, he found Chai Haifu, Wu Jiahuan, and Tang Xuhe standing at the door.

The three faces were filled with a look of admiration for Shen Han.

Previously, Shen Han had explained that he had no interest in Su Jinyu.

When the three heard it then, they only thought Shen Han was being insincere.

But now it seemed, that Fairy just now was no less than Su Jinyu...

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