Eternal Life Begins with Taking a Wife

However, Fairy Lijiang was able to comprehend some superficial knowledge from the landscape painting, which already proved her comprehension talent.

Shen Ping sat on the edge of the roof of the pavilion, his legs hanging down carelessly. He drank and admired the sword dance. With his eyesight, he could clearly see Fairy Lijiang’s pearl-like fair skin. He could even see her faint outline through her moon-white clothes. However, these were just the pleasure of admiring her.

After practicing the sword, he did not leave. Instead, he lay on the roof and looked at the moon hanging high in the sky. The crescent moon seemed to be wrapped in layers of gauze. Fairy Lijiang sat beside him, holding her sword and watching quietly.

“Have you ever met a woman who sacrificed her life for you?” she asked gently.

Beautiful figures flashed through Shen Ping’s mind. He shook his head gently. “I won’t let this happen. If it happens, it will only prove that I’m useless. And you?”

Fairy Lijiang was confused for a moment and also shook her head. “I grew up in the academy and have never had love. The only thing I have is friends. Unfortunately…”

Shen Ping knew what she was talking about. “Then you should leave the academy and experience life in the mortal world. Otherwise, it would be so boring.”

“The Palace Master also said that, but I’m not ready yet.”

“So what do you like?”

“Well, I don’t think I have any. I only know swordsmanship.”

“How can you master the Sword Dao of Emotions of the academy like this?”

“Ah, the Palace Master said the same thing, but I don’t think the Sword Dao of Emotions can be deliberately pursued. Just let nature take its course.”

This girl was quite open-minded. Shen Ping did not continue to persuade her. There were thousands of Sword Dao, and everyone had their own different understandings. Some swords wanted to break through the shackles in their hearts, break through the fear in their hearts, and raise their heads. Some pursued the joy of life and used the sword of life to achieve themselves. There were also emotions and ruthlessness.

To put it bluntly, all swords come from the heart. Thinking of this, he suddenly asked himself what his Sword Dao was. From the five continents and four seas to the Abyss of Supreme Darkness, to the various palace worlds, experiencing many things in the human world, ascending to the Immortal World, and leaving the realm. All of this seemed to have made him stronger, but for what?

He, of course, wanted his wife, concubine, and dao companions to live a peaceful life.

“So my sword Dao is the Sword of Protection.”

After he understood that, a smile appeared on his face.

Days passed. Lijiang City became more and more lively. All the sword cultivators from the prefectures in the world rushed here. Inns, guest houses, some courtyards, mansions, and so on were all overcrowded. Even rows of tents were built along the riverbank for people to live in.

Every Sword Dao exchange was a world-class event.

Shen Ping also liked this kind of liveliness. He felt that the consecutive dances in the day were no longer fragrant. It was really interesting to stay in the tavern every day and listen to the gossip of the swordsmen.

“This time, the Taixuan Sword Saint of the Sword Whisper Tower came. It’s said that he have killed immortals!”

“Impressive, impressive. The Immortal Realm stands at the peak of the human world. As expected of the Sword Whisper Tower!”

“I wonder if Fairy Lijiang can handle it.”

“Definitely. Don’t forget that Fairy Lijiang is in the top three of the Cosmos Ranking. However, this kind of exchange is not limited to Seeping River Academy alone. The other families will send people to exchange information, and the Demon Nation will also send experts over.”

“If the Demon Nation dares to come, I will kill them with the three-foot-long blade in my hand!”

“Every exchange of swordsmanship is an opportunity for swordsmen to make a name for themselves. No one can escape the words ‘fame and fortune’!”

“Isn’t that obvious? What else, other than fame and fortune, could one pursue in life? Alright, waiter, stop sighing and quickly serve the dishes.”

On the wide river surface of Lijiang, huge ships were docked. Not only were there the heirs of the King of the West Sea, but there were also other princes and princesses. Even the royal princes and princesses of the Imperial Capital would come.

There were many swordsmen in the world. Whoever could become the number one swordsman would naturally be respected. On the surface, it was just an exchange, but in fact, it was a competition for the landscape painting.

On this day, Madame Yu brought Yue Zhu and the twins over. As a former Sword Son of the Sword Whisper Tower, she would not miss such a grand event. “How’s my son doing in Seeping River Academy?”

In the living room, Shen Ping once again enjoyed the service of the twin sisters. As he drank the fragrant tea made by Yue Zhu, he narrowed his eyes and recalled the taste. “Yue Zhu’s tea is still the best.”

Madame Yu rolled her eyes. “My son, I’m asking you a question.”

“Ah, Mother, I spend most of my time in Lijiang City. I rarely go to Seeping River Academy,” Shen Ping said casually.

Madame Yu glared at him. “Seeping River Academy is one of the top factions in the world. It has a long history, just like the Sword Whisper Tower. If you can learn half a move of the sword technique, it will benefit you endlessly.”

Shen Ping shrugged. “Mother, you’re exaggerating. Seeping River Academy’s sword techniques are indeed at their peak, but it’s not to the extent that I benefit endlessly. In terms of the realm of the Sword Dao, perhaps the academy can’t compare to me.”

Madame Yu immediately pinched Shen Ping’s waist. “Although you’re an Earth Immortal, you can’t underestimate the world, nor can you underestimate any one of the five top factions. Alright, pack up and let Yue Zhu and the others help you take a bath. After you’re done, follow me to see Sword Immortal Huo.”

She then instructed Yue Zhu and the others to prepare the spices for the bath. Not long after, Shen Ping soaked comfortably in the wooden bucket. The water was turbid and mixed with various spices and medicinal liquids.

Yue Zhu’s expression was calm. She had watched Shen Ping grow up, while the twins’ delicate faces were flushed. The gauze clothes on their bodies were soaked by the steam, and their round outlines were tightly stuck to their bodies.

After the bath, he changed into a gorgeous brocade robe. Shen Ping followed Madame Yu and took a boat to the guest peak of Seeping River Academy. Now, all the attics and houses on the guest peak were filled with people. They were all representatives of the various factions in the world.

“Greetings, Senior Sister Huo.”

The seniority for the Dao of Sword was based on realm. Although Sword Saint Taixuan was younger than Madame Yu, her realm was high and she was a sword seed. Naturally, she was her senior sister.

Huo Ru was wearing a purple palace dress with a white veil covering her face. However, her figure was different from other women. She could even give off the heroic aura of a ruler. Especially her eyes, they were filled with confidence.

“Junior Sister Yu, is this the Marquis of Zhenbei?”

“It’s my son.”

Huo Ru’s eyes landed on Shen Ping and she frowned slightly. The Marquis of Zhenbei was completely different from the sword aura she had expected. Instead, he looked like a good-for-nothing second generation. He was no different from those arrogant princes and princes in the capital.

“Back then, I was lucky enough to see the peerless magnificence of Marquis Zhenbei who suppressed the Demon Kingdom with a single strike. I didn’t expect his son to be like this. But since he was able to kill a hundred thousand demon soldiers with a single strike, I think he’s not bad in the Sword Dao. If he has the time, I hope to spar with him.”

Shen Ping grinned and said, “No problem, no problem. It’s my honor to spar with Sword Saint Taixuan. By the way, the Sword Whisper Tower said that if I can defeat the sword seed, I can marry her. I wonder if I can marry you if I defeat you?”

Madame Yu said, “What nonsense are you talking about?”

Huo Ru laughed. “Your words are indiscreet, but your courage is commendable. If you can really defeat me, I will marry you.”

However, Shen Ping continued, “The Sword Whisper Tower walks the heartless path of the sword. If you marry me, aren’t you afraid that your sword heart will suffer a setback and your realm will plummet?”

Huo Ru’s eyes narrowed. “You even know this. It seems that someone from the Seeping River Academy told you about the heartless Sword Dao. Even if I marry you, how can I have feelings for you?”

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“Alright, Junior Sister Yu, I still have to focus on preparing for battle. Please forgive me for not seeing you off.”