CHAPTER 40: CHAPTER 40: HEART TO HEART WITH YOU

Uncle Yuan was an experienced driver, his driving skills very steady, so on the way to Star City, the back seat of the car was so quiet you could hear a pin drop. Ye Qingzhou could even hear Xu Yuebing’s breathing.

Seeing Xu Yuebing’s expression as if she wanted to speak but hesitated, Ye Qingzhou knew she must be curious about what kind of martial arts were recorded in the "Divine Sword Jade Scroll".

But with Uncle Yuan present, she felt awkward to speak.

After all, it was once a jointly "acquired" stolen goods. Without Xu Yuebing’s help concealing it, the "Divine Sword Jade Scroll" would have been lost long ago, so Ye Qingzhou naturally considered her a partner.

Fortunately, he had already mastered the first style of the Heart Sword Secret Technique, grasping the essence of "Sword Follows Heart", thus possessing the ability of "Telepathy".

"Xu Yuebing."

"What?"

As Xu Yuebing turned around, her flawless, fair face was cupped gently by Ye Qingzhou’s hands.

Feeling the warmth from Ye Qingzhou’s palms, Xu Yuebing’s delicate face blushed as if burned, her heartbeat quickening: "You... what do you want to do?"

"Don’t move, I want to connect our hearts."

Ye Qingzhou’s face slowly moved closer to Xu Yuebing, their breaths mingling on each other’s faces, an ambiguous scene that even shocked Uncle Yuan, the experienced driver.

"These young people nowadays, daring to ’drive’ right in front of me, an experienced driver!"

"They truly do not see me as an outsider!"

Xu Yuebing was too nervous to speak, her mind in chaos as Ye Qingzhou’s face kept getting closer, leaving her completely undecided.

Until Ye Qingzhou pressed his forehead against her smooth one, their brows touching, eyes meeting.

Xu Yuebing was so frightened she closed her eyes, struggling to get up and escape, her pert, round hips lifting slightly off the seat.

"Open your eyes, I want you to look at me."

"..."

These words made Xu Yuebing feel both embarrassed and angry.

This guy in front of her was not only forcibly trying to kiss her but also wanted her to see it happening!

So domineering!

Yet, she inexplicably obeyed Ye Qingzhou’s words, opening her bright, clear eyes.

Boom~

At the moment their eyes met, a chilling sword intent surged into her consciousness, like the dawn breaking, illuminating her once dim and dark sea of awareness, making her spiritual world bright and clear.

Their spirits intertwined, becoming indistinguishably one, Xu Yuebing experienced an unprecedentedly delightful sensation, immersing her deeply in joy and pleasure.

This mental delight was indescribable, as if Ye Qingzhou’s sword intent was carrying her up into the sky, allowing her to witness a vast, colorful new world.

Until the powerful and pure sword intent from Ye Qingzhou nearly overwhelmed her spiritual world, Xu Yuebing couldn’t help but let out a stifled groan with a trembling tune.

Her uplifted peachy hips finally fell back heavily onto the seat, the residual sword intent within her still electrifying her nerves, making her feel excited as if struck by lightning, her whole body limp and weak.

In just a few breaths, she had received the Heart Sword inheritance from Ye Qingzhou, and it was through spiritual connection.

Xu Yuebing was covered in fragrant sweat. She pursed her lips, wanting to say something, but was stopped by Ye Qingzhou pressing his finger on her rosy lips, signaling her, "Shh, this is our secret."

The Heart Sword is a super-tier martial technique, not only capable of tempering spirit and will but also possessing infinite potential for growth, with sword qi that strengthens as one’s cultivation improves, its power limitless.

This type of martial technique, once spread, would drive anyone insane.

Ye Qingzhou smiled at Xu Yuebing: "Now, we’re in the same boat."

He wasn’t afraid of Xu Yuebing leaking secrets because even the Linjiang Xu Clan couldn’t keep such a precious super-tier martial technique secure.

By passing the Heart Sword to Xu Yuebing, it meant the entire Xu family was now on his ’pirate ship,’ obligated to help conceal the fact that the Divine Sword Jade Scroll had fallen into his hands.

If exposed, it could mean disaster for the entire Xu family.

But Xu Yuebing didn’t think that far ahead; instead, she looked at Ye Qingzhou with a complex gaze.

Super-tier martial technique!

It was an unrivaled divine skill that could give a martial artist a chance to step into the Martial Saint Realm and become a National Guardian level powerhouse!

And he actually passed it to me just like that?

Xu Yuebing couldn’t help but ask, "Aren’t you regretting it?"

Ye Qingzhou smiled indifferently, "Regret what? It’s never the martial technique that’s strong, but the person. What if you’ve got the divine skill? Even in a hundred years, you won’t defeat me."

"You!!!"

The little bit of gratitude Xu Yuebing had inside her instantly vanished without a trace.

This guy in front of her is truly annoying!

Doomed to be single forever!

......

Star City, Xiangjiang Hotel.

Uncle Yuan parked the car at the entrance, and immediately a bellboy came forward; the Xu family had already booked a room here in advance, ready for check-in at any time.

This place is located in the bustling commercial and leisure center of Star City District, adjacent to the green-surrounded Cyan Wave Square to the east, and the Hundred Flowers Garden, where one can appreciate various exotic flowers and grasses.

To the west lies the scenic Xiangjiang River bank, where, if one is in leisure, one can watch the sand gulls soar, look at the clouds rising over Luu Mountain, and feast on the beautiful scenery of the mountain, water, island, and city, feeling the legacy of the Sage of Poetry.

Besides the scenic spots, to the south and north of the hotel are commercial areas and pedestrian streets lined with numerous malls, ensuring a satisfying shopping experience.

Just stepping out of the car, Ye Qingzhou felt Star City was different from Linjiang. Here among the people coming and going were many martial artists with surging qi and blood.

The entire Linjiang First High School only had four professional level martial artists, but here, they seemed to fill the streets, numbering in the hundreds!

Of course, the Cyan Wave Sword Fighting Competition also had something to do with this; otherwise, even though Star City is the capital of Xiang Province, it would probably be hard to gather so many professional level martial artists.

Early the next morning, after Ye Qingzhou and Xu Yuebing had breakfast, they headed together to the competition venue.

Celestial Heart Arena, located at the foot of Yuelu Mountain, was divided into eight competition zones according to Qian, Kunn, Kan, Li, Zhen, Gen, Xun, Dui.

Each zone employed a point-based system, allowing for two to advance to the top sixteen, then finally deciding the first, second, and third-place winners in the Qian District through an elimination format.

"Ye Qingzhou, Xu Yuebing!"

"Senior Brother Lu, Senior Brother Zheng."

Before the grand opening ceremony, Ye Qingzhou bumped into Lu Yifan and Zheng Zigang, who had also signed up for the competition, at the entrance.

Ye Qingzhou casually asked, "Where’s Leon?"

Lu Yifan shook his head, "I don’t know, he said he would come by car."

Just then, a commotion rose behind them.

"Oh my god, it’s Liu Dingjian!"

"Is he the third young master of the Mingjian Group?"

"He’s so handsome! I declare, from today on, he’s my male god."

"Wait, aren’t you also male?"

"Hmph, why do you dare assume my gender?"

Amidst the bustling noise, a young man with a buzz cut walked into the arena.

His steps were steady and powerful, his gaze unwavering, the whole person like a heavy sword, not sharp, but as solid as a mountain, giving a strong sense of oppression.