"What status! Don't change the subject on me. I want to ask you some questions," Zhuque Leiting said.

"What questions?" Xiaoyao replied nonchalantly, though he knew full well that Zhuque Leiting probably had something she wanted to consult him about. He didn't know how she had thought to come ask him.

"Didn't you guide Xuanwu Lingxiao in some swordsmanship? Her sword techniques are improving very quickly now, and I'm somewhat falling behind. I feel that you don't just know swordsmanship, my spear techniques, you could guide those too, right?" Zhuque Leiting asked with a smile.

"Read more books and you'll understand," Xiaoyao replied casually. For no reason at all, he wasn't willing to help Zhuque Leiting, their relationship wasn't that good.

"Then what books should I read?" Zhuque Leiting didn't give up, and was even more expectant, because Xiaoyao saying this meant he really could help her.

Xiaoyao looked at Zhuque Leiting, frowning slightly, seeming somewhat impatient as he said: "Yang Family Spear Techniques, Moon-Chasing Spear Techniques... Iron Chains Crossing the River..."

"Iron Chains Crossing the River?" Zhuque Leiting was very puzzled by this. She had memorized all the others, these were all spear techniques, and she planned to study them when she returned. But when Xiaoyao mentioned Iron Chains Crossing the River, she was confused. This wasn't spear technique, just a blade technique move used to force people into desperate situations.

"Yes, this move will be very useful for you. False yet real, real yet false, mixing reality and illusion, if you can comprehend this, it will take your spear techniques to the next level," Xiaoyao replied.

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"..." Zhuque Leiting fell silent. It wasn't that Xiaoyao's words gave her enlightenment, but that she had heard someone say this before. Someone had pointed out that her spear techniques were too domineering, while their attack power was high, they lacked some changes between reality and illusion.

Of course, this was just adding some changes, not changing her style. It was adding a bit of softness within the ultimate hardness. This softness didn't mean having less hardness to have it, it was incorporating it within, with no conflict between the two.

However, while speaking of this artistic conception was easy, and Zhuque Leiting herself knew it, the question was how to comprehend it. This point was very difficult, and what she needed now was exactly this.

In fact, Xiaoyao had already given her an opportunity for comprehension. As long as she studied the martial arts he mentioned, she would have a very vivid concept. Then comprehending it would be very simple.

This was exactly what made Xiaoyao different from others. He could use certain things to give people a concept, then provide an opportunity, making comprehension very easy.

Guxing had been guided this way, and now the Young Miss and others were the same, along with Yinping. Lingling had originally had this opportunity too, but she didn't really believe Xiaoyao could guide her, so unfortunately, she had missed many good opportunities.

Xiaoyao might not become the strongest person, but he could definitely become the best teacher!

"Brother, are you fooling people?" Lingling asked curiously from the side. She felt Xiaoyao was deceiving this beautiful young lady, making her confused. What a bad brother.

"Not at all. I have no need to deceive people. This isn't anything special," Xiaoyao replied, then went to the edge of the city wall to look down at the ceremony below. It seemed enough people had gathered.

"Xiaoyao, where are you staying now? The Luo family? Then I'll stay overnight there too," Zhuque Leiting said. She naturally wasn't interested in Xiaoyao romantically, tonight she would begin studying the martial techniques Xiaoyao mentioned, and might need to ask him then.

Regardless of the reason, Zhuque Leiting proactively staying at the Luo family was good news for them. This showed that the Zhuque family at least had a close relationship with the Luo family. Even if it was just Zhuque Leiting's personal intention, everyone knew who Zhuque Leiting was, she was a core figure of this generation in the Zhuque family.

Others were also surprised by this. No one had expected Zhuque Leiting to do this, actually getting close to such a young man. What charm did this kid have?

"I'm currently staying at the royal palace. I have some matters and it's not convenient to receive you," Xiaoyao declined.

"Ah?"

This kid actually refused? Kid, do you know what you're refusing? She's an important figure of the Zhuque family! Even if your Luo family has now become the royal family, being able to build this relationship would be tremendous fortune.

Even if the Luo family could become similar to the Zhuque family, they still needed to maintain good relations with the Zhuque family. Martial power was the primary condition for self-protection, but relationships were also very important, at least preventing others from attacking you.

"Don't refuse so decisively. You're no longer a Xuanwu family person now, we're not opponents. You need to understand, you're now a Luo family person, and we have an alliance relationship," Zhuque Leiting said. She was used to Xiaoyao's attitude, but previously it was because Xiaoyao belonged to the Xuanwu family. Now the situation had changed.

"I know. I really have some matters and can't receive you properly. However, you can come find me," Xiaoyao said.

"I see. Then that's fine. What matters do you have?" Zhuque Leiting said with a smile. The latter part seemed like a casual question, but in fact she cared very much. Something more important than me? Let me see what it is.

"I'm waiting for someone to wake up..." Xiaoyao replied casually.

"Who?"

Just waiting for someone to wake up? What kind of matter is that? Is this young lady less important than someone else sleeping? I want to see what kind of person this is.

"You don't know them. It's not important anyway. While she hasn't woken up, you can come find me. After she wakes up, you can still come find me," Xiaoyao replied.

"Then what other matters do you have?" Zhuque Leiting was somewhat confused. If that's the case, then what were you talking about just now?

"Didn't I say I'm waiting for her to wake up? Although I have nothing else to do meanwhile, I still have to wait. Otherwise, when she wakes up, she'll definitely scold me, and I can't handle that," Xiaoyao replied.

"Who is she? Is she more important than me?" Zhuque Leiting asked.

"Isn't that question asking for humiliation? Even if her status isn't as high as yours, in my view, she's much more important than you," Xiaoyao replied casually. This statement shocked nearby people, are you talking to the Zhuque family's young miss like this? Do you want to die?

Those who knew Zhuque Leiting all understood that she had a big temper. Those who cultivated the Vermillion Bird Divine Art all had bad tempers, this was also a characteristic of the Zhuque family.

"You still haven't told me who she is," Zhuque Leiting didn't lose her temper, which confused people. Was this the calm before the storm?

"Her? I don't know..." Xiaoyao replied.

"Kid, are you playing with me!" Zhuque Leiting was angry.

"Not at all. It looks like things are starting below. Let's talk about whatever later..."

"..."

Having the topic changed by Xiaoyao like this, although Zhuque Leiting was very displeased, there was nothing she could do. Let's observe the ceremony, this was also her proper business.

Zhuque Leiting returned to her own position. She certainly wouldn't stand together with Xiaoyao. If not for wanting to get some guidance from Xiaoyao, she wouldn't even have greeted him. Having her accompany him standing there was impossible.

Besides, she now represented the Zhuque family, and this position couldn't be left empty.

"Brother, you're amazing!" Lingling said with a smile from the side.

"What?" Xiaoyao looked down below without turning his head.

"You actually refused her like that. She's a young miss with both beauty and status," Lingling continued.

"It's nothing. I'm probably used to it. She and I were somewhat adversarial before," Xiaoyao smiled and said nonchalantly.

"Adversarial?" Lingling asked puzzledly.

"Yes, I used to be a servant of the Xuanwu family..." Xiaoyao casually talked about past events, and only then did Lingling learn that Xiaoyao had so many stories.

As Xiaoyao continued talking, the ceremony below seemed to begin. Even though this was just a low-key enthronement ceremony, there were still many people, the plaza was almost full. The current king, namely Luo Yunqing, was now standing on a small platform outside the palace gates, giving a speech.

This was a public enthronement ceremony, and afterward there would be a coronation in the royal palace's great hall. There wouldn't be as many people then, but some citizen representatives would enter to observe.

For the coronation, the former king would probably crown Luo Yunqing, this would have better effect, and given the current situation, the former king would definitely agree to this.

"Perhaps this event will be recorded in history, and my name might be on it too," Xiaoyao looked at the ceremony below with some emotion.

"You want to be recorded there? You're daydreaming!" Lingling said.

"You never know. Who knows what developments there will be in the future? Maybe I'll be an important figure," Xiaoyao smiled and said casually. This was just his joking words, but he didn't know that unexpected developments would soon occur.

"Hahaha, the Luo family actually claims kingship, is there no one who objects to this?" A loud laugh appeared, turning the originally jubilant scene quiet. Everyone was looking for the source of the voice.

Regardless of who made this sound, it could be certain this person was probably here to cause trouble. Given the Luo family's current situation, there shouldn't be any offended forces. Could it just be an individual?

"Who dares to be so bold... ah..."

Several people jumped out to show off, but almost instantly, they were killed. The person who killed them hadn't yet appeared, only several beams of light shot in, penetrating those people's heads, creating large holes in their skulls.

Xiaoyao could sense that this light should be a type of qi energy. Someone who could kill with qi energy like this probably had martial power at Mid Saint Level or above.

(End of Chapter)