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Chapter 358: A Familiar Face in the Sword Hall
Chapter 358: A Familiar Face in the Sword Hall
With eight Wind and Thunder Sword Grasses remaining, Lu Chen intended to use the condensation method of ordinary second-grade sword grass to try and deduce the method for the third-grade variety.
Currently, all the Wind and Thunder Sword Grass came from the nourishment of the Mysterious Sword Sheath, and he couldn't obtain the sword grass spirit seeds in bulk. It was also difficult to explain their origin to the higher-ups in the Sword Hall.
However, as long as he could summarize the condensation method for the Wind and Thunder Sword Grass, he could solve that particular dilemma.
Furthermore, the Mysterious Sword Sheath was currently mostly used to nourish the fourth-grade Wind and Thunder Sword and the mysterious green little sword. If it was only used to improve the tiny sword grass spirit seeds, it would be a waste of a heavenly treasure.
Carrying the sword grass, he called out a spiritual crane and made his way to the Sword Hall.
After becoming a disciple of the Sword Hall, he had learned the trick to passing through the sword array.
Lu Chen safely passed through the countless tiny sword energies that filled the air like swimming fish, arriving at the Sword Hall.
Just as he was about to go look for Shen Ye, suddenly, a cold and aloof female cultivator walked past him.
Lu Chen's gaze swept over, and he immediately spotted a strangely shaped sword grass.
The sword grass split into hundreds of fan-shaped sword energies from the bottom up. The sword energies seemed substantial, like a peacock spreading its tail, layer upon layer, with a proud and dazzling display that contained endless killing intent.
"Sword Peacock?"
Lu Chen's expression froze as his mind recalled the scene from the secret realm near Lin Yangfang City.
Looking up, his eyes couldn't help but show a hint of complexity.
As he watched the cold female cultivator walk further away, he didn't hesitate to chase after her.
"Senior martial sister, please wait."
The female cultivator heard Lu Chen's voice and turned around, looking at him with a puzzled expression.
She was beautiful and aloof, like a hidden orchid in a quiet valley, quietly blooming.
She was the female cultivator from the Sky Sword Sect who had given him a Qingyun Token in the secret realm near Lin Yangfang City.
"Is there something I can help you with, junior martial brother?"
The female cultivator's voice was like a clear spring from an icy mountain, cold and clear.
"Don't you remember me, senior martial sister?"
Lu Chen asked with a smile.
The female cultivator tilted her head in thought for a moment before finally shaking her head.
"Apologies, junior martial brother. You seem a bit unfamiliar."
Lu Chen didn't mind. It had been over a decade since they had met, and back then, he had just been a Qi Refining vagrant cultivator. Their encounter had been brief, so it was understandable that she didn't remember him.
"Over a decade ago, in a secret realm near a vagrant cultivator's market town, we met briefly," Lu Chen said slowly. "At that time, senior martial sister thought I had some talent with spirit plants and gave me a Qingyun Token, recommending me to join the Sky Sword Sect."
"You... Are you the vagrant cultivator who cultivated that sword grass back then?"
The cold female cultivator's eyes widened slightly, and a hint of surprise flashed in her eyes.
"That's right. I remember that senior martial sister had a Sword Peacock back then. Is that the one you're holding now?" Lu Chen asked with a smile.
"I didn't expect you to really join the Sky Sword Sect, and in just over a decade, you've become an inner sect disciple!" The female cultivator exclaimed as she looked at Lu Chen's inner sect disciple attire.
"I have to thank senior martial sister for the Qingyun Token back then. It really helped me join the sect more smoothly." Lu Chen expressed his sincere gratitude.
It was that Qingyun Token from the cold female cultivator that had solidified his decision to join the Sky Sword Sect, and it had saved him a lot of unnecessary trouble during the enrollment trial phase.
"Even without that Qingyun Token, someone with your talent would have easily entered the sect." The female cultivator sighed, slowly recalling the circumstances of their first meeting.
Back then, she and a senior martial brother had passed through Lin Yangfang City and heard that a freakish demonic presence equivalent to a Foundation Establishment cultivator had appeared. The two of them, confident in their skills, had decided to explore the situation.
In the end, they hadn't found the demonic presence, but she had discovered a vagrant cultivator youth holding a sword grass.
As the daughter of a Golden Core Elder from the Sky Sword Sect, she already had the authority to bestow the Qingyun Token even during her Qi Refining stage, so she casually gave one to Lu Chen in the secret realm.
Unbeknownst to her, that casual act over a decade ago would lead her to encounter that same vagrant cultivator boy at the Sword Hall of the Sky Sword Sect.
"Ever since I joined the sect, especially after becoming an inner sect disciple, I've been keeping an eye out for news of Senior Martial Sister, but unfortunately, I haven't had any luck," Lu Chen said gently. He didn't know the female cultivator's name, and after reaching the Foundation Establishment stage, he only discreetly searched for her to avoid arousing curiosity.
"After I broke through to the Foundation Establishment realm, I went out into the world to temper myself with a few senior martial brothers and sisters," she explained.
"I see," Lu Chen nodded.
During their conversation, he learned that the female cultivator's name was Su Manman, and she was currently in the middle stage of the Foundation Establishment realm.
"Lu Chen, you mentioned that you're now an official disciple of the Sword Hall and can independently cultivate a third-grade sword grass," Su Manman said.
"I have a fourth-grade Sword Peacock that I've been using for many years, and I've grown very attached to it. But recently, I encountered a late-stage Foundation Establishment evil cultivator, and my sword was damaged and contaminated by evil energy," she continued, a playful glint flashing in her eyes.
"I've come to the Sword Hall to find a senior martial brother to help me restore my Sword Peacock to its normal state. I wonder if you're able to do it, Lu Chen?" she asked.
"If you're willing to entrust it to me, I'll give it my best shot," Lu Chen replied confidently.
With his extensive experience in cultivating various sword grasses, he felt confident in his abilities. Additionally, the Sword Peacock was a spiritual herb, and by understanding its detailed condition, he could quickly devise a solution. He also had the Mystical Sword Sheath, a mysterious treasure that could be used to nourish and restore the damaged sword.
However, Su Manman's Sword Peacock had been matured for a long time, and to obtain information about the evil energy affecting it, he would need to perform additional operations.
More importantly, he wanted to seize this opportunity to repay the female cultivator for her act of kindness in giving him the token.
"Very well, then I shall leave this Sword Peacock in your care, Lu Chen," Su Manman said, seeing the determination in his eyes. Without hesitation, she handed over the fourth-grade sword.
Before coming to the Sword Hall, she had inquired about the severity of her sword's damage from a familiar Sword Hall disciple. She learned that it would be challenging to restore it to its pristine state, and the best they could hope for was an 80-90% recovery. There was also a risk of further damage if the restoration process was mishandled.
Therefore, seeing Lu Chen's confidence put her at ease.
The fact that he could independently cultivate a second-grade sword grass during his Qi Refining stage as a vagrant cultivator was already a testament to his abilities.
She, too, had faith in her own judgment.
"Here's my communication talisman. If you succeed in restoring my sword, you can use it to contact me," Su Manman said. "I will definitely reward you for your efforts, and if you fail, please know that I won't blame you. You have my word."
The two exchanged communication talismans, and Su Manman bid him farewell.
"Rest assured, Senior Martial Sister. I will do my utmost to restore your Sword Peacock," Lu Chen assured her with a firm nod.
(End of Chapter)
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