Evil Venerable of the Sword Dao
Chapter 355 - 007: Just an Accident

Chapter 355: Chapter 007: Just an Accident

At this moment, Zhou Yan took out the mask he had obtained from Guan Qiushui earlier and also searched for some fine Artifact Refining materials from a Qiankun Ring on his body bearing the Thunderflame mark, beginning to refine artifacts by relying on the Heavenly Thunder Ancient Array he had set up.

The process of refining, although it was his first time since waking up, seemed effortlessly skillful, and each action was almost instinctively completed.

In less than an hour, Zhou Yan had reforged the mask, and also refined a set of Soul Armor and two Spiritual Longswords.

After handling these, Zhou Yan looked up at Guan Qiushui and to his surprise, he found that she had already finished her cultivation, and her realm had reached the Sword Spirit Triple Heavens. Her Combat Power had terrifyingly improved, probably making her a True Spirit Level genius who had achieved a breakthrough in combat strength over three.

She herself apparently had her realizations, but she was not excited. Instead, she just gazed at Zhou Yan with her beautiful eyes, seeming to fall into a kind of inexplicable trance.

It was as if she were staring blankly in wonder at a beloved item.

She stood there foolishly, oblivious to everything around her, even failing to realize her own utter nakedness.

Moreover, she stood up, but it seemed as if she didn’t care, even forgetting to care.

It was only when her eyes suddenly focused and met Zhou Yan’s gaze that she was abruptly startled, snapping back to her senses with an expression of some panic.

Just like being caught red-handed while stealing, she was somewhat flustered.

But the next moment, in her panic, she was shocked to discover that everything about her was plainly revealed in the other’s eyes, leaving no secrets hidden.

"Ah—"

She let out a cry of alarm, exhibiting an extreme state of panic.

She had not anticipated such a terrifying incident to happen, and it had occurred so suddenly that she had no time to react.

Frozen for a brief moment, she swiftly moved, and a War Armor Gown appeared on her body, covering all that was exposed and leaving nothing else visible.

Even so, Guan Qiushui was still a bit flustered, with a shy blush spreading across her face.

This was truly too embarrassing, and the revealing incident had taken her into an awkward situation. What should she do now?

...

Zhou Yan was simply stunned.

He too had not expected that, in her panic, she could magnify such a moment of beauty to such an extent, revealing a heart-stopping charm. He felt a sense of shock and surprise as well.

He had not anticipated such an incident, but despite feeling a little moved, he didn’t do anything.

After coming back to his senses, Zhou Yan simply threw the newly-refined Soul Armor to her and said, "That one you’re wearing isn’t suitable, put this one on!"

"Mm..."

Guan Qiushui let out a soft exclaim, hurriedly putting on the Soul Armor, covering up her embarrassment.

After she had put it on, the Soul Armor still transformed into an apricot-yellow gown made of exquisite fabric, and only then did she feel somewhat relieved.

She looked up and saw that Zhou Yan was still unabashedly looking at her. In her heart, there was a mix of panic and pleasure, but she said with coy indignation, "You, you’re still looking!"

"Ha-ha, I’ve seen everything clearly, even with the Soul Armor it’s as if you’re wearing nothing in front of me. Your figure, your proportions, are really nice, there’s a natural sweet charm to it, along with a serene and refined grace. It’s remarkable that at your age, probably over a hundred, you remain pure and untouched by any man, very impressive indeed," Zhou Yan praised.

"You... did you do it on purpose..."

Guan Qiushui looked deeply at Zhou Yan, then lowered her head, asking quietly.

"Of course... it wasn’t intentional, just an accident. I didn’t expect my Thunderflame to be stronger than I thought. Plus, I was unfamiliar with the memory of my own Thunderflame Skill, and even my body’s instincts were incomplete, leading to some unexpected occurrences.

You know if I really had the intention to do anything to you, I wouldn’t need to play so many tricks," Zhou Yan chuckled, yet he still explained.

"Mm... I believe you."

Guan Qiushui thought for a moment and said earnestly.

"Not bad, not bad, I’m starting to find you quite pleasing to the eye as well. Don’t worry, Lanruo and Xian Yue outside the Array are unaware of everything here," Zhou Yan smiled and said.

"I know, and even if they did know, it wouldn’t matter. I’ve been embarrassed in front of them several times, so one more time doesn’t make much difference.

Thanks to your help, my combat power has broken through three, I can confirm that... and... I’ve sensed the irregularities you mentioned, I indeed seemed to have been schemed against and made into someone else’s Ding Furnace.

So, even though I know you dislike it, I still have to say... thanks, Zhou Lingzhe."

Guan Qiushui spoke softly.

This time, she truly showed enough sincerity.

At this moment, the expected cold words hadn’t come as anticipated. Instead, she heard a very gentle voice, "Actually, all of this was just a small effort, nothing really. Qiushui, it’s rare that we meet. From now on, you can call me big brother. I find you quite pleasing to the eye, so consider yourself my little sister."

Zhou Yan looked at Guan Qiushui, feeling much more fondness in his heart, so after hesitating for a moment he said,

"Ah... alright, alright. Zhou Yan... big brother, little sister Qiushui, pays her respects to big brother."

Guan Qiushui said this and then bowed deeply to Zhou Yan.

Zhou Yan accepted this naturally, then he came to Guan Qiushui’s side, quietly gazing at her, "You have great potential, so just focus on cultivating peacefully. You will achieve great things in the future. As for other matters, don’t think too much about them, and don’t take them to heart too much."

"Mhmm... You’re right, big brother; I will definitely work extremely hard in the future."

Guan Qiushui responded softly, feeling a bit shy and embarrassed in front of Jiang Chen.

"Hahaha—good."

Zhou Yan felt very content but continued talking with Guan Qiushui for a while longer before averting his gaze to avoid making her feel even more embarrassed.

Afterward, Zhou Yan took out an exquisitely crafted mask, "Your appearance is considered Absolute Grade among mortals. This mask isn’t ugly, but it’s also not beautiful, merely average looking. I know you prefer to keep a low profile and don’t like to show your face to those you don’t like... So from now on, only reveal your true face in front of me. In front of others, just wear this mask."

"Mhmm..."

Guan Qiushui replied softly. At that moment, her heart felt stirred and strangely excited. After having been teased by Zhou Yan several times, this time she no longer resisted but instead felt an indescribable thrill. This thrill gave her an inexplicable yearning.

But she didn’t show it, simply agreeing to all of Zhou Yan’s requests without hesitation, as if she was willing to do whatever Zhou Yan asked.

As she answered, she held the newly crafted mask in her hands, gently caressing it as if it were a token of commitment between them.

After a moment, sensing Zhou Yan’s attentive gaze, Guan Qiushui bashfully lowered her head again and silently put on the mask.

Then, she felt a connection with the mask as if it was a Soul Armor, with a feeling of unity between it and her soul.

When she had previously worn the Soul Armor, Guan Qiushui, because she hadn’t focused on the Soul Armor, hadn’t felt much. Now experiencing the strength of the Soul Device and the close connection with her soul again, she was once again profoundly shaken.

"This... this is a Middle Grade Soul Device... all he said was true. How ridiculous I was before, narrow-minded, even thinking he was insane, trying to win the hearts of Xian Yue and Lan Ruo... With such Artifact Refining Ability, casually producing a Middle Grade Soul Device that even Sword Void Nine Transformations Peak masters can’t afford... With his skills, what woman could resist him?

Maybe... if he wanted to marry the Holy Daughter, he would indeed be fully qualified..."

Guan Qiushui couldn’t help but think of these things, so much so that the complex and indescribable joy in her heart suddenly disappeared.

"Mhmm, this mask works quite well; it’s acceptable. This sword, as well, I’ll give it to you. I will refine once more as a way to repay Lan Ruo and Xian Yue for their lifesaving grace."

Zhou Yan said, and then he gave Guan Qiushui a silver, exquisitely beautiful longsword.

After a slight hesitation, Guan Qiushui reached out and accepted it.

She was now somewhat at a loss for what to say. Such a Soul Device, a Middle Grade Soul Device... if outsiders knew, it could stir up a bloodbath across the Southern Wilderness, yet Zhou Yan could craft them with ease and give them away just like that. This ability, this magnanimity...

While Guan Qiushui was still dazed, Zhou Yan started refining artifacts again.

Condensing the Heavenly Thunder Ancient Array was not as easy as one might think, and Zhou Yan took the opportunity to craft two sets of Soul Armor and two longswords, then stored them all in the Thunder Flame Ring.

Thus, a day and a night had passed within the Ancient Array.

Fortunately, there had been no major disturbances outside during this day and night, and everything went smoothly.

After completing the Refining, Zhou Yan glanced at Guan Qiushui, who had been amazed by his techniques, "Alright, little sister Qiushui, let’s go out."

"Mhmm, okay, Zhou Yan... big brother."

Guan Qiushui replied tenderly and then affectionately walked next to Zhou Yan, looking up at him.

Zhou Yan lifted her chin with his hand, gazing at her face adorned with the mask, plain yet still delicate, and smiled, "Be confident. The person you were before, actually quite self-reliant, was not bad at all."

"Mhmm..."

Guan Qiushui’s eyes briefly revealed a look of confusion before softening. She pursed her lips, revealing a slight dimple, "I will."

Zhou Yan nodded, and as he let go of her chin, he reached into Guan Qiushui’s clothing, caressing her ample and firm breasts over the fabric, before finally deactivating the Thunderflame Ancient Array.

"Auntie, are you alright?"

"Auntie, Zhou Lingzhe, you’re out. Auntie, how are you feeling, did you have a breakthrough? Who is trying to frame you, wanting to use you as a Ding Furnace?"

The moment the two stepped out, Lan Ruo and Xian Yue eagerly asked with concern.