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    “Good,”

    David nodded. “Try this move, ‘Stone Shattering,’ again. Focus on the gathering and burst of spiritual energy at the sword’s tip. It should flow like the earth’s veins, seemingly calm, yet concealing a thunderbolt.”

    He demonstrated it himself. The branch pointed, seemingly slowly, but the moment it touched the stone, a terrifying force erupted. The bluestone instantly shattered, but was then contained by a gentle force. No fragments flew, only a pile of fine stone powder.

    Ling Xue watched in amazement, then a moment of deep thought.

    She swung her sword again and again. Initially clumsy, her movements were still awkward, but as her control of spiritual energy grew, her moves gradually acquired a rock-hard stability and resilience.

    As the sun set, dozens more sword marks appeared on the Sword Testing Cliff, each one revealing a restrained and profound power. Ling Xue stood, her sword sheathed. Beads of sweat covered her forehead, yet a flush of excitement etched across her face. “Brother, I think… I’ve found the key.”

    David watched the glint in her eyes, his heart stirring.

    He stepped forward, reaching out to wipe the sweat from her cheek, the warmth of his fingertips sending a slight shiver through her.

    “Your swordsmanship is inherently pure. Now that your foundation is solid, your future progress will surely elerate.” He paused, then pulled a jade box from his storage bag. “This is ‘Blue-Veined Chalcedony.’ When you return, take a little and dissolve it in spiritual water. Soak your hands daily. This will further align your spiritual power with your sword.”

    The box opened, revealing a piece of emerald green chalcedony, covered in fine green veins and faintly emanating spiritual energy. It was clearly an extremely precious treasure.

    Ling Xue looked at the chalcedony, then at David, her eyes slightly red. “Brother, you always…”

    “There’s no need to talk about this between us.”

    David smiled, closed the jade box, and pressed it into her hand. “Go back. We’lle back here to practice swordsmanship tomorrow at dawn.”

    Ling Xue gripped the jade box tightly, feeling the warmth of the chalcedony on her fingertips, and a surge of warmth welled up in her heart.

    “Brother, I don’t want to leave. I want you to love me…”

    Ling Xue said!

    Now, the only thing she could give back to David was her body.

    “Are you okay? It hurts just walking…” David was a little worried.

    “It’s okay…” Ling Xue said, taking off her clothes!

    Seeing this, David didn’t waste any time and threw himself on Ling Xue.

    He knew that Ling Xue was no longer the innocent little girl, but a woman who had experienced the exhration of flying.

    David and Hu Mazi spent a few more days at the Sword Sect’s base to consolidate their cultivation!

    One day, David knew Mo Chen, and said in a deep voice: “Master, Master Hu and I n to go to the ck Wind Mountains today to deal with the matter of the Evil Way Hall branch.”

    Mo Chen knew that David and Hu Mazi were determined to go to the Evil Way Hall branch, and there was no point in stopping them, so he nodded: “Go early ande back early, be careful.”

    “The Evil Way Hall acts strangely, so don’t be careless.” He paused, and said, “I have asked people to prepare elixirs and resources, you can take them.”

    “Thank you, Master.” David bowed to thank him, turned and looked at Hu Mazi, “Master Hu, let’s go.”

    Hu Mazi couldn’t hold back any longer, and nodded immediately after hearing this: “Let’s go! I want to see where those evil cultivators have hidden the souls of my Hu family!”

    The two were about to leave, but Ling Xue ran out of the room with fine beads of sweat on her forehead, obviously she had just calmed down.

    She held a package in her hand and walked quickly to David. “Brother, here are some magical herbs I prepared for you. Take them with you.”

    “Just cultivate at home. Don’t worry about us.”

    David took the package, his fingertips inadvertently touching the back of her hand. He felt the delicate warmth, and his heart fluttered.

    Ling Xue bit her lip, her eyes filled with reluctance. “I… I want to go with you too.”

    But as soon as she finished speaking, she couldn’t help but frown. The soreness in her legs made it clear that she was not fit for long-distance travel at this moment.