Chapter 1118: Sword Shack

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Dad, Im back. The jobs done in Shangguan Feiyuns area.

In a gloomy hall, with the only faint light coming from some candles, a bored voice sounded.

A charming youth waltzed in towards the center as he spoke, the same Beast King that met Shangguan Feiyun blow for blow more than three hundred times.

Eh? Dads not here again?

Palace Lord left two weeks ago, wandering the world. A magnetic voice replied and a middle-aged man with a split mustache walked out of the gloom with a smile, Young Sanzi, since the works done on Shangguan Feiyuns side, I have another task for you. Only theres trouble over there and youll have to sort it out.

Gu Santong gave a bored wave, Please, Uncle Dong, I just got back and havent even seen dad or Qiaoer. I want to look for them. Do you know where they went?

The face reflecting in the faint candlelight was Serene Sh.o.r.es Tradings chairman, Wu Randong, only a more mature version of him. His rash and impulsive nature subdued, but now he was in his prime.

Out there, youre one of the Five Dharma Kings, protectors of the palace, right below Palace Lord. You should know better than me as to where he is. While privately, you are Palace Lords son, even more reason you should know where your father went. Why ask me?

True, I usually know where dad would go on most occasions. Hes either looking in the horizon, standing on the North Sea sh.o.r.e as he grieves for mother, or in seclusion, or right! The Sword Shack!

Clapping, Gu Santong laughed, Ill go see them right now!

Wait, what is the Sword Shack? What about my task?

Pausing in mid run, Gu Santong looked back with a stern face, Uncle Dong, you may be my elder in private and I should help you, but this is a public matter. Do you find it wise to give me tasks then, as your superior?

Palace Lord gave me the right to mobilize two Dharma Kings! Wu Randong looked respectful, Palace Lord said youre all grown now and strong enough to handle work before you make a mess of things and ruin Palace Lords affairs.

Uncle Dong, watch it! In the hundred years working together, when have I ever stirred things up?

Palace Lord said youre a magnet for trouble and need to be shaped up!

Gu Santongs face twitched, glaring at him then walking out, Ill have dad explain to me just how I am a magnet for trouble! I might have to trade a few blows with the old man. Dont try to stop me

Stop, dont think about running!

Wu Randong grabbed his arm and sighed, Fine, since youre so dead set on it, Ill have someone else do the job. I bet the only reason you even took the job in Shangguan Feiyuns area was because of your grudge with him.

Youre the best, Uncle Dong

Dont get too excited. I do have a request though.

Name it. So long its not getting bored to death staking out some place for half a year!

Wu Randong turned grave and sighed, Could you ask the Palace Lord something for me? When will we go against the Sword Star Empire? Every time I raise the topic, he just says the time isnt ripe and just to wait.

Then wait. Dad mustve had a good reason to say that. Dont you believe him?

I trust the Palace Lords judgment. Im just sick of waiting. Wu Randong clenched his fists, his eyes burning with hatred, A hundred years, thats how long my clan has been hunted down. As long as this hatred festers within me, I can never focus on Dao and cultivate in peace. I fear that Ill have to wait until old age takes me. Baili Jingwei has restored the empire in this century and I see no hope in taking him down. Thats why I kept asking the Palace Lord but always got the same answer, to wait and wait

Wu Randong gnashed his teeth at the end.

Gu Santong stared hard at him, then patted his shoulder, Uncle Dong, dad wont lie to you. Hes just telling you to wait for the very best moment. The Sword Star Empire isnt the only one growing. We have been bolstering our power even faster!

Wu Randong squeezed a nod.

Sure, Ill ask dad about it, dont worry. Then, Im off!

Gu Santong patted his shoulder and turned to leave, but not before showing him a smile, Also, Uncle Dong, as an envoy, you shouldnt search for Palace Lords location. Breaking Devil Palaces rules is a serious offense. I can overlook it for you, but you owe me, he-he-he

Gu Santong was gone, leaving Wu Randong to shake his head, his eyes deep in sorrow

A month later, a town lay on the border between western lands and the central area, Swordfall. It had a spa.r.s.e population, but with how obscure it was on the border, not even a war would reach it.

But with the coming of one man, its fate changed. None knew who he was or where he came from. Thus the people came to call him the blind swordsmith.

The white ribbon never left his eyes, yet his refining skills were awe-inspiring. Many refining masters came to test their skills from leagues beyond, only to leave with hung heads from a mere glance at his spiritual sword.

In his stay here, the only refining he did was of spiritual swords.

That was how he got his nickname. He even led to the town changing its name all because of one man. For the many master refiners coming here, all found that their spiritual swords paled in comparison to his.

Many renowned clans and dignitaries came upon hearing the rumors, and met the grandmaster. But the man was obscure and hardly ever saw guests. Even meeting him did not guarantee an answer and threats didnt work too well. All that got a bit too pushy ended up missing. It drove respect and fear in all the rest.

In time, those that got nothing, others that suffered too much, and those that had enough trouble for a lifetime decided to call it quits. The rumors around the blind swordsmith subsided to the level of a local attraction.

He usually stayed in a small hut, with the words Sword Shack carved into a board on top.

Ding!

Crisp and short ringing sounded from the countless spiritual swords hung in the bamboo house. A girl of around sixteen, with long purple hair, held a chilling white blade, taping it, Dad, is this your latest work?

Its called Icepine, a meter long, 9.5 kg, 5th grade spiritual weapon with a constant icy edge, like an evergreen. Hence the name.

A youth with covered eyes smiled as he spoke.

Qiaoer, its something I made right after deepening my understanding of the Heaven Sealing Swords art. Sealing isnt as savage like sundering and soaring. It has a gentle nature that overcomes brute force and forces on countering attacks. It is not dangerous head on, but soft, making it most suitable for women.

Qiaoer lip up, Dad, did you make it for me then?

Uh, well

Zhuo Fan paused, chuckling, Qiaoer, as strong as you are, 5th grade spiritual weapons hardly matter, acting more like decorations. Also, I feel that your nature is more blunt when using spiritual weapons. Youre better off with male types.

Qiaoers face twitched, Dad, Im a girl. Dont you have any tact?

Uh, in that case, I find a butch sword much better suited for you. You have a male air about you, ha-ha-ha

Pouting and whining, Qiaoer stared daggers at him, hugging the sword to her chest, I dont care, dad. I want it. Ive been around for a hundred years now but only a few years ago reached adulthood. I am no different from a sixteen year old human girl. This sword should be fathers gift to me for coming of age.

Your childhood sure is long, a hundred years at that, ha-ha But the sword still wont fit you.

I dont care! I want it and thats that. At least itll prove to others Im a girl.

Theres an easier way to go about that. Just dont move.

Dad~ Qiaoer whined, to which Zhuo Fan burst out laughing.

A leisure voice then broke their father-daughter moment, soothing and sweet, Is senior Blind Swordsmith here? Could I ask that we meet?