With a sword drawn, he laughs proudly, his martial prowess dominating the heavens!

Chapter 8: I've Become a Sparring Partner?

The sound of swords clashing arose again on the Cliff of Contemplation.

The Jade Maiden Swordplay features nineteen moves that are characterized by agility and graceful movements, yet conceal deadly intent.

Although the sword has a sharp edge, it is mainly used for thrusting, and has the hidden effect of breaking through the opponent's moves and defeating them.

This sword technique was taught by Ning Zhongze and is one of the Nine Skills of Mount Hua, mostly learned by female disciples of Mount Hua.

Although Yue Lingshan was young, her talent and aptitude were far superior to Ying Bailuo's. She executed the nineteen sword moves with agility and speed, her thrusts and jabs were as swift as the wind, and her changes of moves were smooth and skillful, showing that she had already begun to grasp the basics.

These nineteen sword techniques were also carved on the stone walls inside the cave. The elder of the Demonic Sect's method of countering these techniques was to use simplicity to overcome complexity. No matter how many ways they came, I would only go one way.

Use weight to counter ingenuity, and long staff to counter short blades.

At this moment, Li Che did not have a long staff in his hand, but he was not difficult to deal with. In his eyes, Yue Lingshan's sword moves seemed to be several times slower. No matter how hard she attacked, he remained unmoved.

"bite--!"

Yue Lingshan used a move called "Parting Flowers and Sweeping Willows," her sword flashing like a flower, quickly striking three vital acupoints.

With a flick of his wrist, Li Che produced several crisp sounds as the sword tips struck the blade.

"Junior Sister, your sword techniques are quite skillful, but unfortunately, while you have plenty of agility, you lack lethality. The moves are good, but your internal energy is insufficient. You still need to practice more!"

"Hmph! Stop bragging, I haven't even used my full strength yet!"

"Please don't be shy, do your best."

After another twenty or thirty moves, Li Che suddenly remembered that in the original story, Linghu Chong had learned some martial arts from other schools while traveling the world, and his Jade Maiden Sword Technique was used to counter Yue Lingshan's moves, which was exactly what he wanted to do.

Although it is unknown why this girl is so determined to practice martial arts, it must be because she listened to Ying Bailuo's advice and did not use the Huashan sword technique when he sparred with him.

Now that I'm just attacking haphazardly without any strategy, it won't do her any good.

Then he thought that since he was going to tell Lao Yue about the sword techniques in the cave anyway, there was no need to hide it.

In an instant, Li Che sheathed his sword, changed his stance, and made a sword incantation, saying solemnly, "Be careful!"

But then he parted his left hand outwards and swung his long sword to the right, as if he were going to fight without hesitation or pretense.

Yue Lingshan was suddenly startled, "The Songshan Sword Technique! How could you...?!"

Before he could finish speaking, the sword was already upon him.

In her panic, she had no time to change her move and could only parry with her sword. But the thought kept echoing in her mind: "He hasn't left Mount Hua for three years. Where did he learn the Songshan sword technique? Could he be a spy from the Songshan Sect?!"

Oh no, I've discovered his secret! Is he...is he going to kill me?

For a moment, she was in a state of confusion, her steps became chaotic, and the long sword was approaching in her eyes. She felt its power and weight, and its killing aura was very strong.

But the smiling eyes behind the sword now looked as terrifying as a predatory demon.

"No, I have to run! But my parents aren't on the mountain... Oh, I have to hurry and tell my senior brother!"

Thinking of this, she no longer cared about making a move. Suddenly, she exerted force with her feet and did a somersault, leaping backward.

"Watch out!"

Yue Lingshan was flying in mid-air when she heard his loud shout and remembered that the two of them had been fighting for a long time, switching positions back and forth, and that there was a cliff not far behind her.

"Oh no, this is terrible!"

Out of the corner of my eye, I could see that the left and right sides were empty; there was nowhere to stand.

"Traitor! My parents will never let you get away with this! Senior Brother, run!"

Regardless of whether her fellow disciples on Jade Maiden Peak could hear her, she shouted in a slightly tearful voice and then closed her eyes.

The mountain wind seemed to have stopped, and Yue Lingshan kept praying that when she fell off the cliff, she wouldn't get caught in a tree; it would be best if she died quickly and easily.

But why does it feel warm all over? Is it already dead?

"Hey, haven't you cried enough?!"

How come that thief is dead too?

wrong!

Yue Lingshan's eyes snapped open, the tears welling up in them making it difficult for her to see the person so close to her.

She quickly raised her hand and wiped it twice.

Cliff was on her left, but her body was being held tightly in the thief's arms, her legs wrapped around his waist in an extremely indecent posture.

Before she could even speak, Li Che erupted in anger, "Have you lost your mind?! First you ambushed me, then you insulted me and accused me of suicide. If you're sick, get treatment! Miss Yue, I'm begging you, please don't come to the Cliff of Repentance again!"

"You traitor! Let me go!"

Li Che was slightly taken aback, then immediately realized that it was the Songshan Sect's fault. He should have used the Hengshan Sword Technique instead.

He tightened his grip on her arm, turned around, and walked two zhang before letting go. Yue Lingshan, having lost her longsword, pressed her body against his chest, unable to move her hands and feet.

In his anger, he bit down hard on Li Che's shoulder with his silver teeth.

"Hiss—! Let go! Are you a dog?! I'm not a spy for the Songshan Sect!"

......

A fire was lit again inside the cave, casting the shadows of the two people onto the stone wall.

Yue Lingshan stared blankly at the little figure dancing with a sword on the stone wall, remaining silent for a long time.

Li Che rubbed his left shoulder, a ring of bloodstains smearing his light blue robe. He glared at Yue Lingshan, cursing under his breath, "That brat really knows how to bite!"

He then subconsciously patted his chest, thinking to himself, "This little girl is... quite well-endowed."

After a while, Yue Lingshan awkwardly approached Li Che. In the dim yellow firelight, her beautiful face appeared even more rosy.

"Li... Senior Brother Li, I misunderstood you. Does your shoulder hurt? I'll bring you some medicine when I get back later."

"Goodbye, it's best if you don't come here often!" Seeing her lower her head and remain silent, Li Che said again, "This morning I discovered this hidden cave and knew that this matter was of great importance. I was just about to go down the mountain to inform my master and mistress when you happened to come."

I almost got mistaken for a spy by you just because I glanced at the Songshan sword moves.

Do you think I don't know what kind of person Zuo Lengchan is?

It's alright that you misunderstood me, but you were too reckless, Junior Sister. If I hadn't just begun to master martial arts and pulled you back from the edge of the cliff...

"Hey~ Don't you think about it? Master and Mistress often go down the mountain. If I had any ill intentions, a bowl of poisoned soup would have killed everyone on Mount Hua. Why would I reveal my identity?!"

Yue Lingshan lowered her head and pouted, inexplicably feeling like she was being lectured by her father, Yue Buqun.

Considering his words and actions before and after, he believed Li Che's words even more.

Thinking back to how their bodies had been pressed together just now, she was immediately filled with shyness.

She thought for a long time, her girlish heart pounding like a deer. Suddenly, her senior brother's face flashed before her eyes. After a moment of hesitation, she seemed to have found the answer to Li Che's question from that day.

"Senior Brother Li, please don't scold me. Junior Sister knows she was wrong."

Li Che sighed, then said seriously, "Junior Sister, this matter is too big, and I didn't want to tell you!"

Remember this: you must not mention this to anyone, including your eldest brother, before Master and Mistress return!

This matter concerns the rise and fall of Mount Hua; we must not be careless or negligent!

"Don't worry, Senior Brother Li, I know what's important!" Yue Lingshan said solemnly.

"I hope so!"

Upon hearing this, her expression fell, and she put her arms on her shoulders, pleading, "Senior brother, let's go out. There are so many skeletons here; it's eerie."

Let's go!

A moment later, several clear echoes came from the passageway.

"Senior Brother Li, why don't you learn some more sword techniques? They'll come in handy for our sparring."

"I won't learn!"

"Oh dear, junior sister, please! My parents won't let me use the Jade Maiden Sword Technique to counter the Huashan Sword Technique, and you won't let me tell anyone else."

"If you don't learn, I'll tell everyone when Mom and Dad get back that you only help Senior Brother Ying Bailuo practice swordsmanship and not me!"

"Suit yourself. You've disturbed my seclusion. Let's see whether Master and Mistress believe you or me."

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